Obituaries
Obituaries for Giove Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Patricia Marie Gatti
Aug 3, 2026
Our beautiful mother and grandmother. We will miss you more than words can say but we are happy you are no longer suffering. Your life was not easy, but it was filled with tons of love. Rest easy!
Edward A. Russo
Jul 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Anthony Russo, on July 9th, in central Florida. Eddie was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1949, in NYC, New York, to Anthony & Antionette. He grew up in Astoria and then Bayside. Eddie graduated HS from Brooklyn Tech, in the field of electronics. He proudly served in...
Joann DeStefano
Jul 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joann DeStefano
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Nana, Sister, and Friend, Joann DeStefano.
Joann was the heart and soul of our family—a compassionate, loving, and incredibly strong woman whose greatest joy in life was being surrounded by those she loved. She was our rock, always offering unwavering support, comforting...
Dominick L. Percoco
Jul 3, 2026
Dominick Percoco was born in Brooklyn NY June 6 1936. Where his family owned a shoe store. Then in 1939 they moved to Selden NY . Where they opened a shoe store and repairs in Selden. He worked there a long side his father and brother till he became a painter, wallpaper hanger, Spackler and amazing artist. In 1958 married...
Lawrence Miller
Jun 19, 2026
Lawrence T. Miller, of Selden, New York, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2026, at the age of 77.
Son of the late Thomas and Josephine Miller (Lopusznick), he was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Phyllis (Triolo), his cherished daughter Joanne Wnek, his parents, and his brother Robert.
He is survived...
Robert Edward Hunter Jr.
Jun 19, 2026
We are devastated to announce the passing of Robert Edward Hunter Jr., a beloved son, brother,brother in-law,uncle,cousin and friend
If you ask anyone who knew Robert, without a doubt, they'd say he was the funniest person they had ever met. His uncanny imitations, theatrical storytelling and quick wit made an impression on everyone. His storytelling brought belly-aching laughter and joy to...
Elaine A. Grube
May 29, 2026
Elaine passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at 9:41 a.m., surrounded by the love of her family. She was comforted in her final moments by her son, Eric Grube Sr., and her granddaughters, Kayleigh Boyer-Grube and Phaedra Grube-Barraza. At 91 years old, Elaine lived a long and beautiful life, one marked by love, strength, and devotion to her family....
Donna E. Bazilio-Forde
May 29, 2026
Donna Elizabeth Bazilio-Forde was one of those rare and extraordinary people who left an imprint on the life of every person she encountered. She carried herself with a quiet confidence and timeless class that made her beautiful presence known the moment she entered a room. To her husband, she was a devoted partner, steadfast in love and unwavering in support....
Monica E. Jurkowitsch
May 24, 2026
Monica Elisabeth Jurkowitsch July 05,1959 – May 24, 2026
Monica Jurkowitsch, age 66, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 24, 2026, at 6:15 a.m.,
in the hospital after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Three weeks after losing her
mother Elisabeth Jurkowitsch, Monica dedicated her life to the sole caretaker of her mother
who battled Alzheimer’s and dementia for 25 years....
Patricia Marie Gatti
Aug 3, 2026
Our beautiful mother and grandmother. We will miss you more than words can say but we are happy you are no longer suffering. Your life was not easy, but it was filled with tons of love. Rest easy!
Edward A. Russo
Jul 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Anthony Russo, on July 9th, in central Florida. Eddie was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1949, in NYC, New York, to Anthony & Antionette. He grew up in Astoria and then Bayside. Eddie graduated HS from Brooklyn Tech, in the field of electronics. He proudly served in...
Joann DeStefano
Jul 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joann DeStefano
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Nana, Sister, and Friend, Joann DeStefano.
Joann was the heart and soul of our family—a compassionate, loving, and incredibly strong woman whose greatest joy in life was being surrounded by those she loved. She was our rock, always offering unwavering support, comforting...
Dominick L. Percoco
Jul 3, 2026
Dominick Percoco was born in Brooklyn NY June 6 1936. Where his family owned a shoe store. Then in 1939 they moved to Selden NY . Where they opened a shoe store and repairs in Selden. He worked there a long side his father and brother till he became a painter, wallpaper hanger, Spackler and amazing artist. In 1958 married...
Lawrence Miller
Jun 19, 2026
Lawrence T. Miller, of Selden, New York, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2026, at the age of 77.
Son of the late Thomas and Josephine Miller (Lopusznick), he was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Phyllis (Triolo), his cherished daughter Joanne Wnek, his parents, and his brother Robert.
He is survived...
Robert Edward Hunter Jr.
Jun 19, 2026
We are devastated to announce the passing of Robert Edward Hunter Jr., a beloved son, brother,brother in-law,uncle,cousin and friend
If you ask anyone who knew Robert, without a doubt, they'd say he was the funniest person they had ever met. His uncanny imitations, theatrical storytelling and quick wit made an impression on everyone. His storytelling brought belly-aching laughter and joy to...
Elaine A. Grube
May 29, 2026
Elaine passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at 9:41 a.m., surrounded by the love of her family. She was comforted in her final moments by her son, Eric Grube Sr., and her granddaughters, Kayleigh Boyer-Grube and Phaedra Grube-Barraza. At 91 years old, Elaine lived a long and beautiful life, one marked by love, strength, and devotion to her family....
Donna E. Bazilio-Forde
May 29, 2026
Donna Elizabeth Bazilio-Forde was one of those rare and extraordinary people who left an imprint on the life of every person she encountered. She carried herself with a quiet confidence and timeless class that made her beautiful presence known the moment she entered a room. To her husband, she was a devoted partner, steadfast in love and unwavering in support....
Monica E. Jurkowitsch
May 24, 2026
Monica Elisabeth Jurkowitsch July 05,1959 – May 24, 2026
Monica Jurkowitsch, age 66, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 24, 2026, at 6:15 a.m.,
in the hospital after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Three weeks after losing her
mother Elisabeth Jurkowitsch, Monica dedicated her life to the sole caretaker of her mother
who battled Alzheimer’s and dementia for 25 years....

