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.
Lynne DiForte, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 7, 2026. Born on Staten Island in 1942, she was a graduate of Port Richmond High School and retired from JCPenney in 1998. An active community member, Lynne enjoyed gardening, sports, traveling, antiquing, and hosting family gatherings. She was a talented cross-stitch artist, knitter, and seamstress. Predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Lucien DiForte, she is survived by her children, their spouses, and her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 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.