Funeral Homes in Long Island City, NY

Facts about the city

• Long Island City has been featured in films like: Munich (2005), and School of Rock (2003).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Terry Finn (actor), John Westermann (author), Mark McGarry (film producer), Amy LaBossiere (actor), Errol Spat Oktan (actor), Genie Joseph (film producer and television producer), and Rory Albanese (television producer and comedian).

Long Island City (L.I.C.) is the westernmost residential and commercial neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens. L.I.C. is noted for its rapid and ongoing residential growth and gentrification, its waterfront parks, and its thriving arts community. L.I.C. has among the highest concentration of art galleries, art institutions, and studio space of any neighborhood in New York City. It is bordered by Astoria to the north; the East River to the west; Hazen Street, 49th Street, and New Calvary Cemetery in Sunnyside to the east; and Newtown Creek—which separates Queens from Greenpoint, Brooklyn—to the south. It originally was the seat of government of Newtown Township, and remains the largest neighborhood in Queens. The area is part of Queens Community Board 1, located north of the Queensboro Bridge and Queens Plaza; it is also of Queens Community Board 2 to the south.Long Island City is the eastern terminus of the Queensboro Bridge, also known as the 59th Street Bridge, which is the only non-toll automotive route connecting Queens and Manhattan. Northwest of the bridge terminus are the Queensbridge Houses, a development of the New York City Housing Authority and the largest public housing complex in North America.

Long Island City Obituaries

It was reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on November 12th, 2019 that Arthur Neil Meyers died in Bradenton, Florida.  Meyers was 74 years old and was born in Long Island City, NY.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Arthur Neil's life.

It was revealed on November 1st, 2019 that Georgia Baldwin (Hill) died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Ms. Baldwin was 102 years old and was born in Long Island City, NY.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Georgia's life.

It was reported by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on October 25th, 2013 that Quentin Joseph Schonberg passed away in Worcester, Massachusetts.  Schonberg was 91 years old and was born in Long Island City, NY.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Quentin Joseph's life.

It was revealed by Hagerstown Morning on March 4th, 2013 that Louis S "Lou" Parlato died in Hagerstown, Maryland.  Parlato was 94 years old and was born in Long Island City, NY.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Louis S "Lou"'s life.

It was disclosed on December 15th, 2012 that Daryl Alan Rivers died in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  Rivers was 59 years old and was born in Long Island City, NY.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Daryl Alan's life.

It was reported on October 6th, 2011 that Daisy P Miss Shaffer passed on in Long Island City, New York.  Shaffer was 89 years old and was born in Johnstown, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Daisy P Miss's life.

It was revealed by Austin American Statesman on June 15th, 2010 that Peter Cobb Mills died in Liberty Hill, Texas.  Mills was 69 years old and was born in Long Island City, NY.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Peter Cobb's life.

It was revealed on January 24th, 1996 that Francis "Frank" Fell died in Long Island City, New York.  Fell was 88 years old and was born in Bernice, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Francis "Frank"'s life.

It was noted on November 26th, 1905 that Francis Burton Mrs Harrison passed away in Long Island City, New York.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Francis Burton Mrs's life.

It was noted on March 8th, 1905 that Rosie Depietro perished in Long Island City, New York.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Rosie's life.

History

It originally was the seat of government of Newtown, Queens Township, and remains the largest neighborhood in Queens. Long Island City (often abbreviated L.I.C.) is the westernmost neighborhood of the borough (New York City) of Queens in New York City. It is bounded on the north and west by the East River; on the east by Hazen Street, 31st Street, and New Calvary Cemetery, and on the south by Newtown Creek, which separates Queens from Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The zip codes of Long Island City are 11101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106 and 11109. The area is part of Queens Community Board 1 north of the Queensboro Bridge (59th Street) Bridge and Queens Community Board 2 south of the Bridge.