Tottenville celebrates Christmas parade while mourning a beloved Staten Island Santa Claus

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On a brisk Saturday evening in Tottenville, Staten Islanders gathered along Amboy Road for a bittersweet Santa Parade. This year’s event carried more emotional weight than the usual festive, Christmas cheer – it was a tribute to Richard O. Sarnes Jr., a beloved member of the community who passed away in November at the age of 53.

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