STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In honor of those who have died, here is a compilation of obituaries posted on SILive. Viewing times and guest books can be seen here.
Antonio Velez Sr., 87, passed away Jan. 17, 2026, at Richmond University Hospital. He was a devoted husband to Cecelia for 66 years, a loving father to Antonio Jr. and Pauline, and a doting grandfather to Peter. Despite facing challenges throughout his life, Antonio never wavered in his love for his family, demonstrating unwavering resilience and a strong work ethic that inspired all who knew him. Memorial services will be held at Forest North Funeral Chapel, with interment at Moravian Cemetery. Read the full obituary on SILive
Donna Luisi, 82, passed away Jan. 18, 2026, after a long illness. A lifelong Staten Island resident, she was born Sept. 16, 1943, in Manhattan and grew up in Dongan Hills. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Notre Dame College for Women and a Master’s in Theory of Education, dedicating over 40 years to education. She taught at IS 49 for more than 28 years before becoming an administrator at PS 18 in 1994, ultimately retiring as principal in 2010. She is survived by her son, Joseph Luisi and his wife Lisa, daughter Emily Russo and her husband Keith, and four granddaughters. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years. A mass celebrating her life will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Jan. 23, with interment at Moravian Cemetery. Read the full obituary on SILive
Michael P. Heaney, 64, a lifelong resident of New Dorp, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Jan. 17, 2026. A graduate of New Dorp High School, he earned his funeral director’s license in 1981 and dedicated his professional life to funeral service. In 1983, he founded Michael P. Heaney Funeral Services, Inc., serving Staten Island families with deep commitment. Beyond his professional achievements, Michael devoted considerable time to supporting others in recovery through the 12-step program. He remained a lifelong New York Knicks fan and was an avid animal lover. He is survived by his siblings Todd, Daniel, Michele, and Ryan, as well as seven nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Matthew Funeral Home, with a Funeral Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace on Jan. 23, followed by burial at Moravian Cemetery. Read the full obituary on SILive
Generative AI was used to produce an initial draft of this story based on data from Legacy.com. It was reviewed and edited by Advance/SILive.com staff.