Staten Island obituaries for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024

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.

Former Staten Islander William Arthur Grannis, 51, a man of many and varied interests, died Sept. 8 in New York City. Born in Point Pleasant, N.J., he spent his formative years on Staten Island before moving to Jackson, N.J. He loved antiques, home improvement projects, vintage auto restoration, gardening and his two cherished dogs, Sasha and Churro. Read the full obituary on SILive.

Dr. Michael A. Paglia, 95, a distinguished surgical oncologist who practiced medicine for over 40 years in New York City, died June 27. He was a beloved father, grandfather and family member, a dedicated physician and a friend to many. Read the full obituary on SILive.

Maria F. Tighe of Elm Park, a beloved mother and grandmother, died Sept. 18. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, watching “Jeopardy!” and making her grandchildren laugh. Read the full obituary on SILive.

Wednesday’s obituaries

Kevin Mahoney, 72, of Grant City, a beloved family man and a carpenter by trade, died Sept. 14 at home. He spent decades doing what he loved — traveling the country and doing carpentry with his brothers, James and John. Born and raised in Manhattan, he lived in Colorado, California, Nevada, New Orleans and Washington State before returning to New York in 2000, where he met his wife, Cece. He took pride in the work he did for the FDNY Buildings Department, which he retired from in 2016. Read the full obituary on SILive.