STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The corner of Fisher Avenue between Amboy Road and Craig Avenue has been co-named Deacon John A. Singler II Street in memory of a lifelong educator who dedicated his life to the welfare of his students.

Throughout his career, his intelligence, wit and ability to connect with young adults contributed to turning around the lives of hundreds

Deacon Singler married Judith Nora Devaney on June 17, 1961 and the couple relocated from Brooklyn to Tottenville in 1967.

Deacon Singler was a dad of four, John (Shawna), Caroline, Timothy (Sharon) and Rosemary; grandfather to six, Ryan (Kelly), Allyson, Kevin (Carlie), Nicholas, Olivia (Dan) and Timothy, and great-grandfather to six, Luke, Hudson, Layla, Logan, Sloane and Rory.

LITTLE ABOUT DEACON JOHN

Deacon Singler was born

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