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.
Rosemary Bitetti, born June 29, 1946, was a lifelong Staten Islander who dedicated her career to healthcare and public service. She graduated from St. Peter’s High School for Girls in 1964 and began her professional life at the New York Stock Exchange Stock Clearing Corporation before joining St. Vincent’s Medical Center, where she advanced to the position of coordinator of continuing medical education. From 1997 to 2007, she served in the inner offices of Staten Island Borough Presidents Guy V. Molinari and James P. Molinaro. In 2007, she retired to Chicago to be near her daughter, Amanda, and son-in-law, Billy Rairigh. An avid traveler, Rosemary explored Europe extensively, with particular affection for Italy’s Florence, Rome, and Tuscany. She is survived by her daughter, son-in-law, stepgranddaughters Ashor and Macy Rairigh, and numerous cousins and friends. Donations may be made to Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
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Thomas Michael Hogan, 68, passed away Feb. 16, 2026. Born Nov. 29, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, Tom grew up in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science before making Staten Island his home. He spent his career in industrial textile sales at Stern & Stern Industries, retiring in 2022. A devoted husband to Susan for over 40 years, he was father to Caitlin Richards, Matthew Hogan, and Jacob Hogan, and grandfather to Lyra Richards and Emily Hogan. A passionate runner who competed throughout high school and college, Tom continued racing in Clove Lakes Park fun runs in West Brighton, and coaching youth cross-country and track and field. He was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and volunteered extensively with the Youth Activity Council, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Catholic Youth Organization, Sons of the American Revolution, and Staten Island Athletic Club. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and siblings Rosemary T. Hogan, Aloysius J. Hogan III, Edward W. Hogan, and Marguerite E. Fritsch.
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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.