Obituaries

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Anna Gregorio

Anna Gregorio

Jun 21, 2021

Anna Gregorio of Whiting, NJ passed peacefully in her sleep at age 91. Adored Aunt of Michael and John Gregorio, Michael Ingrisani, Robert Petrelli, Laura Gregorio-Tanguilig, Linda Gregorio, and John Gregorio and great-aunt to Emma, Alexa, Bobby, Grace, Vincent, Steven, Paula, Jack and Gabriella. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Bessie, and her four siblings Michael, Louise, Ursula...

John A.  Lepanto

John A. Lepanto

Jun 21, 2021

John A. Lepanto of Riverhead, Age 93. Beloved husband of Gloria Josephine Lepanto, Adored father of John, Anthony (Patricia), Cristina (David) Gleicher and the late Peter. Cherished grandfather to 6 grandchildren and great grandfather to 1 great grandchild.

Edward M. Yelsits

Edward M. Yelsits

Jun 21, 2021

Edward M. Yelsits of Middle Island, New York, age 85. Beloved husband of the late Bernadette Yelsits. Cherished father of Barbara Roden, Karen Bainbridge and William. Adored grandfather of seven (7) grandchildren and one (1) great-grandchild. Beloved brother of Margot Mullen and long time partner, Diane.

Donna A. Halusic Livoti

Donna A. Halusic Livoti

Jun 20, 2021

Donna A. Livoti, age 75 passed away on June 20,2021, peacefully at her home in Flanders, N.Y. Beloved wife of Thomas Livoti, LCSW for 36 years. Loving mother of Marissa Livoti. Cherished sister of Edward Gene (Lorraine) Halusic. Devoted aunt of Michele Halusic, LCSW and Jeffrey Halusic, R.N. Donna is predeceased by her brother Joseph Halusic who passed away at...

Richard Joseph Flynn

Richard Joseph Flynn

Jun 20, 2021

Flynn, Richard Joseph- of Riverhead, New York on June 20, 2021 in his 79th year. Devoted husband of Carol (nee Kerner) Flynn. Beloved father of Cathy, Thomas (Beth), Kelly (Charles) Wurzbach, Patrick (Sarah), Jaclyn (Ben) Burger and Jillian Flynn (Jose Massa). Cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren, Great grandfather of 1 great grandchild. Adored brother of John Flynn, William Flynn, and...

Robert  Alan Smith

Robert Alan Smith

Jun 19, 2021

Robert Alan Smith of Riverhead, Age 80. I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve,...

John J. Brandes

John J. Brandes

Jun 19, 2021

John J. Brandes of Babylon, NY, on June 19, 2021 age 80. Loving father of James (Laura) Brandes, Thomas (Sue) Brandes and Christine (Tony) Mazzurco. Caring grandfather of 3 loving grandchildren.

Thomas Patrick Lynch

Thomas Patrick Lynch

Jun 18, 2021

God saw he was getting tired And a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him And whispered, “come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched Him suffer And saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest. God broke...

Jerome P. Hendel

Jerome P. Hendel

Jun 17, 2021

Jerome P. Hendel (Jerry) of Deer Park, passed away on Thursday, June 17 at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Margaret F. Hendel (Peggy) for 58 wonderful and loving years. Devoted father to Gerard, Barbara Hendel-Coyne (Lenny), Richard (Olga), Patricia, Robert (Michele), and Kathleen. Loving grandfather of Brian, Briana, Ricky, Matthew, Stephan, Ava, Noah, and Lauriana. Beloved...

Louise  R.  Young

Louise R. Young

Jun 16, 2021

Louise R. Young of Riverhead died at the Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead on June 16 following a valiant battle with cancer. She was 76. Louise was born in the Bronx, New York on September 3, 1944 to Doris and Irwin Reyer. Louise was affectionately known as “ Weezie The Warrior” as a result of how courageously she faced...

Candelaria Noriega

Candelaria Noriega

Jun 12, 2021

Candelaria Noriega of Brentwood. Age 85. Beloved wife to Caesar Noriega. Adored Grandmother to Stacey Burges.

Eileen Perillo

Eileen Perillo

Jun 12, 2021

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy...

Elaine D. Taylor

Elaine D. Taylor

Jun 11, 2021

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy...

Madis Partel

Madis Partel

Jun 10, 2021

Madis Partel of Mattituck. Age 81.

Lisa J. Mattina

Lisa J. Mattina

Jun 10, 2021

Lisa J. Mattina of North Babylon, NY at age 50. Beloved daughter of Jane Mattina and the Late Ciro Mattina. . Adored sister of Michael, Chris (Jeanine) and The Late Gregory. Adored Aunt to Michael, Elizabeth and Christopher Jr. Mattina. George the love of her Life.

Nancy M. Knight

Nancy M. Knight

Jun 10, 2021

When I must leave you for a little while- Please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years. But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and for my name live on and do all things the same. Feed not your lonliness on empty days, but fill each...

William  H.  Johnson

William H. Johnson

Jun 9, 2021

William H. Johnson of Riverhead, Age 86. Beloved husband of the late Luna Rose. Adored father of Julie, Alicia, Dwayne (Shelby Block), Tara (Paul) Thompson, and step father of Joshua (Frances) Rowland. Cherished grandfather to 15 grandchildren and great grandfather of 22 great grandchildren. Adored brother of his sister.

Deborah A. Rannazzisi

Deborah A. Rannazzisi

Jun 8, 2021

Deborah A. Rannazzisi of Port Saint Lucy Florida. Age 58. Beloved wife to Joe Rannazzisi. Cherished mother to Angelo, Michael, Joseph and Louis Rannazzisi. Adored Grandmother to Reese and Grant.

Antoinette Pirraglia

Antoinette Pirraglia

Jun 8, 2021

Antoinette Pirraglia of North Babylon. Age 93. Beloved wife of the Late Anthony Pirraglia. Cherished mother to The late Ben Pirraglia, Anthony, Claudia and Bart (Janet) Pirraglia. Grandmother to Christopher, Michelle, Kailene, Matthew and Michael. Great Grandmother to Calliope, Eamon and Natalia.