Joseph P. Clavin Sons, Inc.

Joseph P. Clavin Sons, Inc. Clavin Funeral Home will focus on being the premier provider of compassionate and dignified funeral Joseph P. Clavin Sons Funeral Home. After Major Michael E.

In 1886, brothers Simon Clavin, who owned a livery business of horse drawn carriages and Michael Clavin, who owned an undertaking business, formed Michael Clavin Undertakers at 143 Huntington Street in South Brooklyn, New York. In 1911, the business moved to 496 Court Street across from Saint Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church. On July 6, 1911, Simon died and on the same day his son, Joseph P., received his embalmers license from the State Board of Regents. Joseph worked with his sisters Margaret, also a licensed undertaker, Julia and Mamie who served as the business's bookkeepers for the business. married Della Fahey in 1914 and together they had six children: Michael, Mary, James, Joseph, Thomas and Margaret. In 1925, Joseph and his family moved to 7722 Fourth Avenue in the Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn, bordering the parishes of Our Lady of Angels and Saint Anselm. The building was purchased from the Thomas Dongan Council of The Knights of Columbus (Number 1251) and used as the family's private residence until the early 1940's when it was converted to a funeral home. On December 31, 1933, Michael Clavin died and the business became known as Joseph P. Clavin was killed in action at the Battle of the Bulge at the age of 29, 7722 Fourth Avenue was designated the Michael E. Clavin Post #1408 of the American Legion. Michael Clavin was also the recipient of the Silver Star Citation. After the death of Joseph P. in 1951, the third generation of the Clavin family, James, Joseph and Thomas carried on with the business at both 496 Court Street and 7722 Fourth Avenue. On August 27, 1976, Thomas died at the age of 51 and 496 Court Street was closed. retired three years later and James R. passed away at the age of 62 on November 23, 1981. Joseph passed away on November 9, 2007. Today the business is presently owned and operated by J. Peter Clavin. (son of James R.) Working with his son Matthew E. Clavin and Stephen A. Clavin, they represent the fourth and fifth generations of the Clavin family carrying on a great tradition of service that has spanned over 130 years.

03/31/2026

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03/31/2026

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03/31/2026

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03/18/2026

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In lieu of flowers and in observance of the Lenten Season, please consider a donation in Elviras memory to Calvary Hospital Hospice Care. For acknowledgment, please forward e-mail to since1886clavinfuneralhome.com - - - - - - We are mourning the passing of Elvira Albanese. Elvira was born in 1928 in

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03/17/2026

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Ethel Kane, who departed this life peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Ethel was born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn where she was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Angels Parish. Ethel is predeceased

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03/17/2026

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In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Dolores memory to Please send acknowledgement email to LoriPender237gmail.com St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital - - - - - - - We gather to celebrate the life of Dolores Eifert, lovingly known to many as Grandma Dee, who passed away on March

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03/07/2026

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Anna was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico and raised in New York City, where she later married and raised a family of her own. She is survived by her children Sally and her husband Charles Beehn Lorraine and her husband Brendan Rooney Lisa and her husband Barry Friedberg Denise and

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02/26/2026

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Visitation Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9 AM - 11 AM Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available Prayer Service Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11 AM Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Cemetery Cypress Hills Cemetery 833 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn,....

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02/24/2026

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- - ATTENTION - - Please note that the visitation will be taking place at Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church. Please see below for more information. With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Thomas M. Kilroy, affectionately known as Killer, who passed away on February

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02/24/2026

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Funeral Service Saturday, February 28, 2026 11 AM The Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232 - - - - - Frances E. Adinolfi, age 77, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of education, music, and compassion. She was born in New York City, the beloved daughter of

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02/24/2026

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Mariana Posada, 88, passed away peacefully, carrying with her a heart full of kindness and grace. Born in Cuba, she was one of five children of her loving parents, Narcisa and Ricardo Milian. In 1966, she immigrated to the United States with her husband and her daughter, Narcisa, where together

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