Lorraine Carol Brusco

Mother & Grandmother, Devout Catholic, Owned Gift Shop Lorraine Carol Brusco (nee Grissler), 82 of Rosebank passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023, surrounded by family. Born in and raised in Staten Island, she attended P.S. 13 and New Dorp High School. After graduation she began her career working for Travelers Insurance (1958-1966). Lorraine met the love of her life, Gerald in 1961 and after five years of dating they were married in 1966. She took a brief absence from the workforce to start a family and raise her two sons. She was an active sports mom, frequently traveling with her boys for all of their sports teams. Later, she worked for Naval Resale (1982-1989) before her and her husband became the owners of Rosebank Cards and Gift in 1989. She remained the owner there until Gerald's passing in 1992. After which she joined Staten Island Savings Bank where she worked until she retired in 1997. Lorraine was an avid sports fan. She supported the New York Yankees, Rangers and Giants. She lived in Canterbury Houses for many years and was an active part of their community group. She enjoyed her Saturday card club, bingo, puzzles, crosswords and religiously read her newspapers from cover to cover. She loved to go to Atlantic City with friends. Most importantly, she loved to spend time with her family. She was a devout Roman Catholic and was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary's and St. Joseph's Parishes in Rosebank. Lorraine is predeceased by her beloved husband, Gerald R. Brusco and her parents Emma Volpe and Daniel Lettiere. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving sons Gerald R. Brusco Jr. (Sheri) and Daniel A. Brusco (Marie Elena). Her four adoring grandchildren, Danielle, Jason, Alyssa and Daniel. Her loving brother Nicholas D. Lettiere (West Brighton), her loving sisters Theresa A. Lettiere and Angela Quigley. She is so loved and will be missed by all of her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canterbury House – Saint John's Church would be appreciated. Visitation will be Thursday, 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm, at Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, S. I. N. Y. 10302. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, at 11:00am, at St. Joseph's t R.C. Church. 171 St. Mary's Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305. Burial will follow at Moravian Cemetery. Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home 1289 Forest Avenue Staten Island, N. Y. 10302 718-442-9047