STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In honor of those who have died, here is a compilation of obituaries posted on SILive.com. Viewing times and guest books can be seen here.
Dr. Beverley Joan Short, affectionately known to many as “Joan,” passed away on Oct. 8 on Staten Island. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, where she completed both her undergraduate degree and later her doctor of medicine at the University of Tennessee Medical School, her career in medicine was marked by an unwavering dedication to children’s health. Her life’s work in pediatrics was a blend of her love for children, her community and her unyielding commitment to making the world a healthier, more compassionate place. Read the full obituary on SILive.com.
Thursday’s obituaries
Joan R. Speranza, 92, of Port Richmond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze. Born and raised in Port Richmond, she was a lifelong Staten Islander who married Rocco “Rocky” Speranza on May 26, 1956. She was an active parishioner at St. Roch’s Church and volunteered with the St. Roch’s School PTA. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family. She is survived by her two sons, Frank and Rocco, and her daughter, Janet Speranza. Read the full obituary on SILive.com.
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.
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