Obituaries

Gloria Rodriguez

Gloria Rodriguez

Apr 5, 2026

Gloria Esther Rodriguez was born on November 3, 1939, in Isabela, Puerto Rico, to Natalia Vélez and Salvador Delacruz. She was the fourth of nine children, growing up surrounded by the love and strength of a large family.

In 1960, she moved to New York, where she lived with her brother Arsenio. It was there that she met the love of...

Wendy Mayo

Wendy Mayo

Apr 2, 2026

Wendy Mayo

January 26, 1967 - April 2, 2026

Wendy Mayo, a woman of profound heart and devotion, passed away on April 2, 2026. Born on January 26, 1967, Wendy spent her life building a legacy of love, family, and kindness that touched everyone who knew her.

Family was the center of Wendy's world. She was the devoted wife of Paul Mayo, with...

Mary Ann Levy

Mary Ann Levy

Apr 1, 2026

Mary Ann Levy, 86, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Jamaica, N.Y. on May 17, 1939, to William and Jean Guillem (Kaplan). Mary Ann Guillem married James Levy on April 13, 1958 in Inwood, NY, where they met as children. There, they raised three daughters together. Helpful and friendly...

Celestine Woody

Celestine Woody

Mar 11, 2026

On March 26, 2026, we gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Celestine Woody, a beloved mother, family member, and friend, who resided in Island Park, New York. Celestine peacefully departed this life on March 11, 2026. Celestine Woody was born on March 11, 1951, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to the late Lucious and Etta Howard. She was the...

Robert Stormwind

Robert Stormwind

Feb 11, 2026

Robert Stormwind passed away peacefully at home in Bayswater, Queens at the age of 91, surrounded by family. Bob, born in Manhattan and raised in Brooklyn, is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Joan; his daughter Leslie and son-in-law Walter Ho; his son Brian and daughter-in-law Joannie Stormwind; and grandchildren Elliana, Lydia, and Benjamin. Bob was preceded in...

Robin Rivera

Robin Rivera

Jan 29, 2026

Robin Rivera

January 19, 1968 - January 29, 2026

Robin Rivera passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 58. She was born on January 19, 1968, and was raised in Far Rockaway, Queens-a place that always remained close to her heart.

Robin was a devoted daughter, a loving mother, and a cherished sister, aunt, and friend. Her greatest joy in...

Marie Made Jean Baptiste

Marie Made Jean Baptiste

Jan 25, 2026

Marie Made Jean Baptiste, also known by Ms. Emmanuel by her students, age 70, died on January 25, 2026 at 1:24 am at Mt. Sinai Palliative Care Unit after a very short and aggressive illness. She was born in St. Marc, Haiti, to her mother, Fernande Emmanuel. After getting her Masters in Education, Marie taught as a teacher until she...