All Obituaries

Salvatore “Sal” Lombardo, age 98, of Lynbrook, NY, departed this life on January 30, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his family in his home. He was the quintessential patriarch and inspiration to all that adored him.   He was preceded in death by his parents James and Rosa Lombardo; the “mother” who raised him, Josephine Lombardo; and his sister, Josephine “Jo” Tarus. Also preceding him and waiting with open arms upon his heavenly arrival, his son,...

Barbara Caliendo passed, peacefully, on January 30, 2023 at 90 years young. Barbara was married to Thomas F. Caliendo for over 50 years.  She is survived by her daughter, Peg Clyne, son, Tom Caliendo and granddaughters Lauren and RoseAnne Caliendo. She was an avid golfer, playing until she was 90! She also looked forward to her weekly bridge game. She was a very kind and loving person.  She will be missed by all.

Paul Hild was born on December 11, 1929 in Bonlanden, Germany. Growing up, he was always interested in becoming a carpenter and cabinet-maker and eventually decided to pursue it as a career. He spent many years honing his skills and eventually put them to use building the house in which he would live in for 60 years. In 1958, Paul decided it was time to settle down and start a family. He met Christel Hild and the two fell in love. They were married and went on to have three children...

In loving memory of Donna Matzen, loving mother to Kaitlin Borgia(35) and Allison Matzen(33), loving stepmother to John Matzen Jr.(41), grandmother to John Matzen III (5), Sarah Alfaro (3), Alessandra Borgia (2), Emily Alfaro (1), Madelyn Borgia (1). Donna was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in August 2021 that had unfortunately already metastasized to bone, making it incurable. She ended her battle with cancer January 26, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her daughters.  May...

Leonarda Friscia was born on Valentine’s Day Feb 14,1939 and raised in Brooklyn NY, the youngest of four children. After graduating Franklin K Lane High School, she started working in the NY Stock Market. Shortly after; she met the love of her life Francesco Friscia and were married November 1964. They soon purchased their first home together in Lynbrook, NY. She was a devoted loving wife and mother to her four children Vito, Brigit, Mary and Dominick and grandmother to Bridget,...

On the morning of January 20, 2023 William (Bill) G Neilson died at the age of 84. William was born April 19,1938 to George and Eleanor Neilson. He grew up in the Bronx Ny and attended Saint Philip Neri School. He  joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 in 1955. William spent his childhood summers in Rockaway Beach and in 1958 made it his long term residence. He later met his loving wife Maureen (Prochnow) and they were married February 12, 1961. Together they raised 3...

Carol Carbone of Lynbrook, NY passed away on January 10, 2023 at the age of 94.  Carol was born April 24, 1928 to Basilio and Gelsomina Pisaniello in Queens, NY.  Carol graduated from Jamaica Vocational High School for Girls in 1946.  She married Anthony (Tuck) Ambrosio, Jr. on September 20, 1947 in Queens, NY.  Their loving daughter, Vita, was born September 16, 1949.  Anthony tragically passed away on March 24th, 1959. She married Patrick Carbone on August 24, 1964...