Obituaries

Elmont, New York Obituaries

Dorcas I. Hayman

Dorcas I. Hayman

Dec 13, 2025

Dorcas Hayman entered into life on March 28, 1935 in Barbados, West Indies, the daughter of Enid Williams and Louis Williams. She later came to the United States as a teenager and lived in Brooklyn, New York, where she met and married Tedswell Hayman on May 17, 1964. Her family then moved to Queens, New York where they resided for...

Romanus Tria

Romanus Tria

Dec 9, 2025

November 18, 1952- December 9,2025 Romanus Tria was a wonderful husband, loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Margaret, his 5 children and 9 grandchildren. Romanus was hardworking and a man of strength. He was a man of God and he showed us the best of what a father could be. Although he is no longer here,...

Marie Celita Dure

Marie Celita Dure

Dec 7, 2025

Marie Celita Dure, affectionately known as Celita, was born on May 18, 1940, in Haiti. She departed this life on December 7, 2025, at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and warmth that will be cherished by many.

Celita dedicated her life to her family as a devoted housewife. Her nurturing spirit was evident in...

Eugene William Peterson

Eugene William Peterson

Dec 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Eugene William Peterson, a beloved father, poppop, brother, uncle, and friend, who passed away at the age of 69.He was a man of remarkable character, known for his strong work ethic, generous heart, and the quiet pride he took in doing things the right way. A skilled mechanic, he dedicated many years...

Gypsonn Jacotin

Gypsonn Jacotin

Dec 5, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Gypsonn Jacotin, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by family and love. His heart, filled with kindness and warmth, will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

Born on November 9, 1972, in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, to Mariette Vilcin and...

Constantinos Gus Metaxas

Constantinos Gus Metaxas

Dec 3, 2025

Constantinos “Gus” Metaxas, 62, passed away suddenly on December 3, 2025. Born in Manhattan, Gus spent most of his life on Long Island, where he built deep roots and strong connections with the people he loved.

For the past 22 years, Gus shared his life with his fiancée, Gemma Triquet. Together they traveled across Europe, returning often to Paris and to...

Virginia M. Cardinal

Virginia M. Cardinal

Nov 22, 2025

                                                                     Virginia "Ginny" Cardinal

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Marie Romain

Marie Romain

Nov 20, 2025

Marie Romain, a beloved mother and a kind soul, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 78, in a nursing home where she had spent her final days surrounded by healthcare workers who cherished her gentle spirit.

Born on January 28, 1947, in Haiti, Marie was the embodiment of love and kindness, traits that defined her life and...

William Foreman III

William Foreman III

Nov 5, 2025

William Foreman III

August 11, 1962 – November 5, 2025

William Foreman III, a devoted father, brother, husband, and proud veteran, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on August 11, 1962, in Brooklyn, New York, William lived a life marked by service, strength, and deep love for his family and community.

A graduate of Abraham Lincoln High...

Glenda Mae Davis

Glenda Mae Davis

Oct 30, 2025

Glenda Mae Davis of Elmont, NY returned to her heavenly home on October 30, 2025 at the age of 75. She was a beloved mother of Jimmy Dale Davis and Ellen Renee Davis, grandmother to Sara Elizabeth Davis, Jessica Renee Davis and Sean Christopher Davis, and older sister to Nathaniel Davis, Lynda Kaye Richardson, Evelyn Monroe, Hattie Feldman, Harry Richardson,...

Luc M. Menard

Luc M. Menard

Oct 22, 2025

Nous avons le regret de vous annoncer la triste nouvelle du décès de Luc Méhu Magloire Ménard à l’âge de 86ans.

Il est né au Cap Haïtien le 30 Mars 1939 et est décédé à Queens le 22Octobre2025

Il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants

1)Marc Alfred Ménard et famille

2)(feu)Magalie Ménard et famille

3)Carly Ménard et famille

4)Martine Ménard et famille

5)Gina Ménard et famille

6)Gueldie Ménard...

JoAnn M. Ferrara

JoAnn M. Ferrara

Oct 4, 2025

JoAnn M. (Carroll) Ferrara, born on October 10, 1932, in Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Rockville Centre, New York.

JoAnn was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Ferrara. Together they built a loving family grounded in faith, kindness, and devotion. She is survived by her children Rose Marie Towns and her husband Robert Towns,...

Cornelia M. LaPenta

Cornelia M. LaPenta

Oct 3, 2025

Cornelia M. LaPenta, of Elmont, entered into Eternal rest on October 3, 2025 at age 80. She was born on September 7, 1945. She is the beloved mother of Jennifer Donnini, A devoted grandmother to Madison Donnini. A dear sister to Regina Campis (Edward), John Verton (Marsha), Neil Verton (Maryann), and Daniel Verton (Corinne). She is a dear aunt to...

Allans Franklyn Hernandez

Allans Franklyn Hernandez

Oct 1, 2025

Allans Franklyn Hernandez Diaz, born on May 7, 1980, in San Miguel, El Salvador, left this world on October 1, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. Throughout his forty-five years, Franklyn was a beloved family man, devoted friend, and a cornerstone of his community, living life with an infectious joy that inspired everyone around him.

From a young age, Franklyn was known for...

Bernadette Joan Lalgee Simmonds

Bernadette Joan Lalgee Simmonds

Sep 23, 2025

Bernadette Joan Lalgee - Simmonds

September 13, 1951 - September 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Bernadette Joan Lalgee- Simmonds, who was called home on September 23, 2025, at the age of 74.

Born on September 13, 1951, in Grenville, Grenada, Bernadette was the fifth child of Molly Lalgie and Solomon Henry.

As a young woman,...

Michelle M. Romnus

Michelle M. Romnus

Sep 20, 2025

Michelle Romnus

1953 - 2025

Born September 29th 1953 in Haiti, passed away at the age of 71 on September 20th 2025 am.

She was a resident of Lynbrook NY.

She is survived by her children. Peggy Denis and Steve Etienne.

Grandmother to Nora, Sebastien, Jamel, Christina and Zemira.

The funeral service will be held at:

The funeral service will be held at:

St Boniface Catholic Church

631 Elmont...

Arturo Machin Flores

Arturo Machin Flores

Sep 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Arturo Machin Flores, on September 6, 2025 at the age of 79 Born in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, in the community of La Fermina, he carried his heritage proudly throughout his life. He was a strong, hardworking man with a beautiful heart, always ready to help others in...

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