Joseph C. Pavia, died Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Johanna C. Pavia, loving father of Joseph Pavia, Lisa Pavia, Charles Pavia and the late Richard Pavia, father-in-law of Marianne, cherished grandfather of Kim, Richard, Dina, Charles, Nicole, Christine, Andrew and Matthew, dear brother of Rose DeFino and the late Vito Pavia and Nicholas Pavia, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Pavia was a United States Marine Corps. Veteran. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Elizabeth’s Church on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. In ..read more

Anna Hora passed away November 11th, 2023 in Orlando, Florida at the Age of Ninety Years. Beloved Aunt of Theresa Jurenko, Marguerite Furerst, Frank Gonzalea and Edward Roberts. Also survived by many Grandnieces, Grandnephews and Friends. Funeral Mass at St. Adalpert’s R.C. Church, Thursday, November 16th at 10 A.M. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Under the Direction of The Kodis Funeral Home 63-06 Flushing Avenue Maspeth, New York The post ANNA HORA appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more

By Celia Bernhardt | cbernhardt@queensledger.com State Senator Joseph Addabbo held his annual job fair at Resorts World Casino on Friday, with over 60 vendors looking to hire.  The Queens Chamber of Commerce worked in partnership with Addabbo’s office and Resorts World, sourcing vendors and promoting the event. Industries tabling around the room ranged from government agencies like the Department of Transportation to nonprofits to banking, finance and realty. “I love this event,” Addabbo said. “I think the best opportunity for an elected official is to find either their constituents, or a ..read more

By Celia Bernhardt | cbernhardt@queensledger.com Stop & Shop’s Turkey Express project joined together with the nonprofit Food Bank for New York City to offload and distribute free turkeys to all who stopped by on Thursday, Nov. 16. Queens Deputy Borough President, Ebony Young, joined the gathering to show the office’s support.  In the back parking lot of Queens Borough Hall, around 20 Stop & Shop associates unloaded heaps of turkeys in reusable shopping bags from a truck, while Elmhurst Hospital workers set up a vaccine station closeby. Young explained that the Borough President’s ..read more

Ekaterina Tartakovsky, died Tuesday, November 14,2023 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Borias Tartakovsky and loving mother of Alex Tartakovsky. Private Cremation held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, Ny under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralhome.com–  The post EKATERINA TARTAKOVSKY appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more

Donna Bilach, of Maspeth, Queens, NY passed away on Saturday, November 11th , 2023. Donna was predeceased by her loving husband, Gary J. Bilach, her parents, George & Rose Algozini, her sister, Janiuce Hinz, and her father-in-law, John Bilach. Donna is survived by her mother-in-law, Lucy Bilach, her brother, Goerge Algozini, her loving sons, Andrew, Daniewl and Thomas Bilach, and last, her beautiful grandchildren, Savanna, Brianna, Daniel, James and Lucy. Donna was a beautiful soul and and amaizng mother, wife and grandmother. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral H ..read more

Donald A. Sowa, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of the late Maryann C. Sowa, Danielle Rybacki and Joseph Sowa, and cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn, Allison, Cassidy, Olivia and Anthony. Mr. Sowa was an United States Navy Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era and a former member of the American Legion of Maspeth, NY. Mass of Christian Burial offered at Holy Cross Church on Friday, November 10th, 2023 at 9:30AM. Interment followed at St.  Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue M ..read more

Donna Olga Bielen, died Sunday, November 5, 2023at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Edward J. Bielen, loving mother of Lori (Dory) Saraf and Kimberly Bielen, cherished grandmother of Zachary and Benjamin Saraf, dearest sister-law of Richard Bielen, and also survived by many loving nephews and friends. A Prayer Service was offered at Papavero Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM officiated by Rev. Wendy Modeste. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on wednesday, November 8, 2023. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY ..read more

Donald A. Sowa, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of the late Maryann C. Sowa, loving father of Donald Sowa, Danielle Rybacki and Joseph Sowa, cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn, Allison, Cassidy, Olivia and Antohny. Mr. Sowa was a United States Navy Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era and a former member of the American Legion of Maspeth, NY. Mass of Christian Burial offered at Holy Cross Church on Friday, November 10th, 2023 at 9:30 AM. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetary, Farmingdale, NY. under the direction of Papavero Funeral H ..read more

Kenneth P. Messano, died Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 72. Beloved father of Donna (Nick) Metz, Lyndsey Messano and Courtney (Justin) Capote, cherished grandfather of five grandchildren, and loving brother of Michael Messano, Marianne Kivita, Debra Oggerri and the late Frank Messano. Mr. Messano was a United States Navy Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Stanisiaus Church on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Interment followed at Lutheran All-Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. under the direction of Papavero Funeral ..read more