Charlotte Petillo (nee Irwin), died Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the age of 50.
Beloved wife of Giovanni Petillo, loving mother of Isabella Petillo, Gianna Petillo and Sabatino Petillo, devoted daughter of Samuel and Annmarie Irwin, dear sister of Wayne Irwin, Rosemarie (Christian) Cahill, and Michelle Gernert, cherished aunt of Christian, Alice and Rylan, and also survived by many loving cousins and friends.
Charlotte was known for her generosity and kindness in her many circles of friends and loved ones. She made a respected name for herself on Wall Street where her success and relationships were a great source of pride. Her co-workers who became family were cherished in heart. Her Irish heritage that was instilled in her through her parents, aunts and uncles was carried with her throughout her time here on earth and beyond. Her greatest accomplishment in life were her children. Charlotte was a loving and devoted mother who left a permanent mark on this world through them. A fierce protector of all that she loved. The loss of this beautiful life is felt so deeply by so many.
In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
The Pink Fund
PO Box 607
Southfield, MI 48037
Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Stanislaus Church on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM.
Interment followed at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach, NY
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Anthony R. Maurer, died Monday, March 10, 2025 at the age of 79.​ Beloved husband of Marie Maurer, loving father of Anthony Maurer and Christopher Maurer, father-in-law of Michelene, cherished grandfather of Anthony and Mason, and dear brother of Anne Maurer and the la​te Charles Maurer.​ Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10 AM.​ Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY​ under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378​ www.papaverofuneralhome.com

Gaye Fruscione, died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the age of 82.​ Beloved sister of Paul Fruscione and Mark Fruscione.​ Gaye was a beloved children’s librarian who served in the Queens Public Library.​ Private Cremation held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY.​ Mass of Christian Burial offered at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM​ Entombment of Cremains followed at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY.​ under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378​ www.papaverofuneralhome.com

Catherine Manzione, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the age of 86.​ Devoted wife of the late Anthony Manzione, loving mother of Louis Manzione, Rosemarie Savignano, Cathy Ann Adagio, Rocco Manzione, Margaret Polizzi and the late Margaret Manzione, mother-in-law of William, Antonietta and Michael, cherished grandmother of Catherine, Catherine, Antonietta, Giuseppa, Francesca, Anthony, Suzanne, Nicolette, Gina Marie and Giovanna, great-grandmother of Mason, Ryan, Rocco, Gianni, Collin, Viviana, Emmett, Carmine, Helena and Antonietta, dear sister of Marie Squicciarino, and also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.​ Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Mel’s Church (Flushing, NY) on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM.​ Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY​ under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378​www.papaverofuneralhome.com

Laura Lilly, died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the age of 63. Beloved wife of Matthew Lilly, loving mother of Tara Lilly-Geffken, Kristyn George and Jessica Lilly-Guzman, mother-in-law of William, Yusuf and Nelson, cherished grandmother of Jade, Kymani, Elliana and Nico, and dear sister of Denise Hodde. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: ASPCA, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or American Cancer Society Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10 AM. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth, NYunder the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378www.papaverofuneralhome.com

Francesco Geraci, died Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Grace Geraci, loving father of Angela Stoll, Michael (Theresa) Geraci, and Fran (Joe) Mauceri, cherished PaPa of Joseph, Frankie, John Michael, Isabella and Robert, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Mass of Christian Burial offered at Our Lady of Hope Church on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM. Entombment followed at St. John Cemetery Christ the Redeemer Mausoleum, Middle Village. NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378www.papaverofuneralhome.com