Richard A. Mayo

Richard A. Mayo obituary

Richard A. Mayo

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Richard Mayo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc. on Sep. 30, 2025.

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Richard A. Mayo, 93 of Staten Island, New York passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Brooklyn VA Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. Born Wednesday, December 16, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Richard Mayo and the late Frances (Wagner) Mayo. He was the beloved husband of the late Blanche C. Mayo. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a loyal friend to many. He served in the U.S Navy. He proudly worked in the insurance industry for almost 70 years. He will be missed by all who knew him. A Memorial service will be offered at 4:00 PM on Saturday at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc. located at 28 Eltingville Blvd Staten Island, New York 10312. Arrangements include Private Cremation. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations in loving memory of Richard be made to either The Former Brooklyn VA Medical Center now called the VA NEW York Harbor Healthcare System 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209-7104 Or online at: or to the New York Public Library online at: If you prefer, you may donate by mail or phone: The New York Public Library, Membership Office ~ 270 Madison Ave, 12th Floor ~New York, NY 10016 ~ 212.930.0653 [email protected]

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Upcoming Events

Oct

4

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc.

28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10312

Send Flowers

Oct

4

Service

4:00 p.m.

John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc.

28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10312

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.