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Ferdinand (Ferdi) Salvatore

December 21, ​1924 - September 27, 2022

Robert Emmitt Mahoney Sr. was born July 18, 1939 on Staten Island. He attended St. Peter's Grammar and High Schools. He was a Boy Scout. He graduated from SICC (now CSI), NYU and John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He joined the Navy and was honorably discharged. Upon his discharge, he joined the American Legion. Robert served as Vice Commander of the Department of New York, He also served as County Commander of Richmond County and as 2nd District Commander of the American Legion. Robert served as a Commander of the Five Star American Legion Post and when that Post gave up it's Charter he became a member of Post 316 and served as the Judge Advocate for 18 years.He was a Lieutenant in the New York State Department of Corrections for more than 40 years. He was the father to Robert Jr., who passed from ALS, and Robyn Ellen. He was preceded in death by his wife Rita Mahoney. He is also survived by stepchildren Lisa Pesce, Jane Cirillo and James Orleman and his beloved nephew, James Mahoney III and seven grandchildren.

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Alfred "Freddie" Pravato, 79, formerly of Staten Island passed away surrounded by loved ones
on April 22, 2024. Born in Brooklyn on November 25, 1944 to his loving parents, Anthony and
Josephine Pravato. He is the beloved husband of Roseann Pravato sharing 54 years of marriage since July 12, 1969.
A devoted father and grandfather, Freddie leaves behind two children Robert and his partner Tracey. Christina and her husband Tom. He also leaves behind six grandchildren, Alyssa, Christopher, Thomas, Robert, Andrew and Isabella. He is the cherished brother to Marie, Anthony, Angela, late brother Joseph, Joann, Patty and Louis.
Freddie was a proud member of the US Army. After returning home he worked for the US Post Office where he retired after 40 years of service. In his spare time he volunteered for the Heart to Heart club at Staten Island University Hospital where he mentored patients awaiting heart procedures. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th Degree Knight. He was also a member of the American Legion. He will always be remembered for his kind soul, contagious sense of humor, and his love of his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Ed Brech, a proud resident of Lighthouse Hill, passed away on June 15, 2023. Born and raised in Staten Island, Ed was married for 57 years to his beloved wife Cathy, until her passing in 2021. Ed was a graduate of McKee High School and the College of Staten Island where he earned a degree in Civil Technology. He used his degree to forge a long and distinguished career, working most recently for the City of New York School Construction Authority. Prior to that he worked as a Project Engineer for multiple companies, supervising all phases of construction including highways, utilities, tunnels, bridges, buildings and parks in and around Staten Island. But the project he was most proud of was his home, which he designed and built from scratch on his own. Ed was somewhat quiet, with a wickedly dry sense of humor. He was always ready with a joke or a witty comeback. He and Cathy loved their boat, the "Cee Bee". He was a great fan of many forms of music including Jazz, classical, folk, and Irish. His record and CD collection was extensive and his recall for every artist and their genre was amazing. He was also a fan of old movies and spent hours watching Turner Classic Movies. Ed was also a great beer aficionado, and he spent quite a bit of time in the legendary bars of Staten Island, which is where he met Cathy. Ed was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving in Vietnam and Thailand, as well as posts in Europe and the States. He continued to support veterans throughout his life. He was a member of the VFW, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Elks Club, the Richmondtown Historical Society, and the Richmond County Yacht Cluband the American Legion. A devote Catholic, Ed was a long-time parishioner of St Patrick's Church. In addition to his wife, Ed was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph and Jimmy, and his beloved sister Catherine, as well as his parents Milton and Gertrude. He is survived by many great friends and neighbors, and by more nieces and nephews than he could count, and they will all miss him terribly. Where else are they going to learn about the artistic merits of Foghorn Leghorn and Pepe LePew?

 

Richard A. Martin

​March 1, 1946 - November 9, 2023

U.S. Marine Corps

Member of Post 316

1993 - 2023

​Rest In Peace

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Ferdinand Salvatore joined the Kells-Grennie American Legion Post 316 in June of 1959 and served in various capacities for the past sixty-three years.

In 1967 he was elected to the office of Vice Commander and served in that position until 1967.

In 1968 he was elected to the office of Commander of Post 316 and served honorably until 1969.

In 1969 he became the Chaplain of the Post. In 1970 he became the Adjutant of Post 316 and served in that position until 2014.

He was elected to become the Richmond County American Legion Commander and served in that position from 1996 – 1997.

Ferdi Salvatore has been a trusted and honorable member of the Edmund Kells – Richard A. Grennie American Legion Post 316 and for that reason we as members of the Post are here to honor him for his sixty- three years of distinguished service.

​May He Rest In Peace

KEVIN DUGAN
Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather Kevin James Dugan, age 78, passed away at Carmel Nursing Home on Friday, December 17th. Kevin was born in Red Hook, Brooklyn but spent the majority of his life in Staten Island. He graduated from St. Peter's Boys' High School, St. Peter's College in Jersey City, and received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He served in the U.S. Army for 33 years, was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and rose to the rank of Colonel. He devoted his life to veterans to include working for 31 years as a dentist with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Brooklyn. Kevin was a member of the Kells-Grennie Post 16 for 19 years.  Kevin was also an active member of the Vietnam Veterans of America as well as the Disabled American Veterans and the SSG Michael Olli’s VFW Post and served on the board of these organizations for many years. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Eleanor Dugan, nee Bennett; son, Robert, and his wife, Angela; daughter, Erin Zetterstrom, nee Dugan, and her husband, Lars; and his brother, Garry Dugan, and sister, Connie Cavallo, nee Dugan. Kevin adored his five grandchildren, Kirk, Emily, Anja, Liam, and Katie. A celebration of Kevin's life will be held at Hanley's Funeral Home on Sunday, December 19th, from 7-9:00 p.m. and Monday, December 20th, from 2-4:00p.m. and 7-9:00p.m. A mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday, December 21st, at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace R.C. Church with the burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

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Vincent Pat Imbesi

Was a member of Post 316 for 22 Years

Army Sergeant in Korean War Era, Family Man, "Quiet & Gentle"
Vincent Pat Imbesi, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Eger Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Facility in Staten Island, New York. He was born August 11, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, to Leonard and Lena Imbesi.

Vincent enlisted in the army at the age of 18, serving in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. While serving, he elevated himself through the ranks to become a Sergeant, and received four Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

He married Constance Imbesi on Oct. 9, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York.

Vincent truly lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed going out to eat, reading the newspaper and filling out every crossword puzzle, chatting with friends, traveling with his wife, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. And of course, he was an avid Mets fan. He was a quiet, gentle man, and will be dearly missed by all his loved ones.

He is survived by his daughter, Susan Galbo and her husband, Frank; son, John Imbesi and his wife, Camille; and granddaughters, Francesca, Danielle, Alexandra, and Nicole.