Native Islander, 'her generosity showed no bounds'
Laverne McDonnell, 81, beloved mother and loving grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2019.
Laverne was the beloved wife of the late Bernard (2003); loving mother to Lisa Sullivan, Michael McDonnell, Laura Maiorino, Kristine Funk, Shannon McDonnell; and the cherished grandmother of 10. She was the dear sister of brothers Willie and Barry Dawson, and sisters Audrey Costello and the late Carol Essex.
Born and raised on Staten Island, Laverne retired from JC Penney after 20 years as a sales manager. She enjoyed traveling and attending Broadway plays with many trips to Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Her generosity showed no bounds toward family and friends and her door was always open to anyone in need.
Family and friends will be received Friday, May 10, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Harmon Funeral Home, West Brighton. Service will be Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at Harmon Funeral Home. Interment is at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Harmon Funeral Home
571 Forest Ave.
Staten Island, N.Y. 10310
(718) 442-5056
Published in Staten Island Advance on May 9, 2019
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