Tireless Staten Island teacher, who worked with children for decades, dies at 99

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Alice D’Ermilio’s life was built on compassion, perseverance and family — qualities that shaped not only her five children, but generations of Staten Islanders.

For more than two decades, she taught at various schools across the borough, including PS 48 in Concord, PS 46 in South Beach, and PS 22 in Graniteville.

A native Staten Islander and lifelong resident, Alice died peacefully at home in Grasmere on Oct. 8, surrounded by her loving family. She was 99.

Family and early years

Born to Cyrus and Marie LoGiudice, Alice grew up in South Beach and attended New Dorp High School. In 1947, she earned a bachelor of science degree from Notre Dame College, Grymes Hill, at her father’s encouragement.

“Her father insisted that she go to college, which was unusual for someb