Joseph J. Rabito passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the age of 63. Beloved Husband of Patricia Rabito. Loving Father of Salvatore Anthony Rabito. Devoted Son of the late Mildred and Anthony Rabito. Dear Brother of Anna Rabito, Frank Rabito & Michelle and family, James Rabito, and the late Anthony Rabito. Cherished Nephew of Phyllis Petrowski and John Abate. Also survived by many loving newces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 10 AM. Interment followed at Lutheran All-Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Michael P. Skeahan passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the age of 70. Beloved Father of Samantha Aramburu and Michael J. Skeahan and Father-in-Law of Cody and Linda. Cherish Grandfather of Margaret and the late Micahel T. Skeahan. Dear Brother of Pat Spiers and Dennis Skeahan. Also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Mr. Skeahan was a master electrical contractor and member of IBEW Local Union 3, as well as an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast and photographer. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to : Alzheimer’s Association. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Monday, September 13, 2021 10:00 AM.Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Ana L. Lopez passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the age of 93. Beloved Mother of Ana Alvarez-Filatova and the late Felipe Alvarez and Antonio Lopez. Loving Grandmother of Daniel, Kelly, Luca and Marco. Private Cremation held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Maria I. Soldano passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the age of 90. Beloved Sister of Rosa Avolio. Loving Aunt of Marisa & Steve and Fernanda. Cherished Great-Aunt of Nicole,Steven and Gina. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 11 AM – 1 PM. Private Cremation followed at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY. Interment of Cremains to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Theresa I. Moakley passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved Wife of Patrick Moakley. Loving Mother of James Moakley, Patrick Moakley and Lisa Gibbons. Cherished Grandmother of Dina, Carissa and Patrick. Dear Sister of the late Anthony Linguiti. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Thursday, September 9, 2021 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

Herman Vargas, Jr. passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the age of 56. Beloved Brother of Lorraine Vargas-Solla, Carlos Vargas and Darlene Vargas-O’Connor. Loving Uncle of Curt, Jordan and Lauren. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 9-11 AM. Interment followed at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Andrea Ann Gerolimatos passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the age of 66. Beloved Sister of Anthony Gerolimatos and Dennis Michael Gerolimatos. Loving Aunt of Christina, Dana, George, Thomas and Alexander. Dearest Cousin of Renee. Funeral Services offered at St. Demetrios G.O. on Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:30 AM. Private Cremation followed at All Souls Crematory, East Elmhurst, NY. Interment of Cremains to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Sophie Serafin passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the age of 89. Beloved Mother of Celina Drapala, Zbygniew Serafin, Halina Fontaine and the late Zygmunt Serafin and Elizabeth Serafin. Cherished Grandmother of 12 grandchildren, great-grandmother of 15 great-grandchildren. Dear Sister of Wladyslawa Wilk. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Stanislaus Church on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Interment followed at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown, PA under the direction of papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and Deacon, John, age 78, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021 surrounded by his five children and loving wife of 57 years, Gail. A wake will be held at Hess Miller Funeral Home 6419 Metropolitan Ave Middle Village, NY 11379 Monday September 13, 2-9pm. A funeral mass will take place at St. Matthias RC Church 58-15 Catalpa Avenue Ridgewood NY 11385. September 14, 10:30am
John was ordained in the first class to the Permanent Diaconate By Bishop Mugavero on December 3, 1977. John proudly served as Deacon for 44 years, serving the needs of the poor and underserved in our community as a true follower. He encouraged all he met to be loving, kind and generous people. His smile was infectious and an example of his deep understanding of his mission to follow Jesus.
Married to his loving wife Gail for 57 years, true companions on the journey, they spent their married life serving others.
Proud of his five children, Julie (Ralph), Mary (Ronnie), Ellen, David (Lisa) and John.
Delighted by grandchildren Kristen, Chelsea, Jimmy, Samantha, Elizabeth, Olivia, Cole, Joshua and Kassidy.
Much loved uncle to many nieces and nephews and treasured brother in law to Gail’s sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hope House Ministries www.hhm.org 1 High Street Port Jefferson NY 11777.
Please take every opportunity offered you to serve the needs of our homeless brothers and sisters following the example of John’s life and a tribute to him.