We are sad to announce that on January 24, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Salvatore Purpora of Great Kills, New York. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Salvatore Purpora or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Salvatore shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Salvatore farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Angelo Purpora and Anna Purpora; and his brother Gaetano. He is survived by: his wife Annette; and his children, Ronald (Gail), Donna Ferreri (Christopher), Anne Marie Colombo (Carl), Annette Colombo (Michael) and Sally Cracolici (Robert). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Monday, January 27th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Bedell Pizzo Funeral Home (7447 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, NY 10307). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church (6135 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home