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James J. Mcguire

James J. Mcguire

Jan 24, 2019

James J. McGuire of East Setauket, N.Y. died Jan. 24, 2019 in his 95th year. A longtime resident of Riverhead, N.Y., he was born in Brooklyn April 1, 1924, to Edward McGuire and Rosalie Armstrong. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and married Anna Ullrich in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly after his return. Mr. McGuire had a...

James J. Gray, Jr.

James J. Gray, Jr.

Jan 24, 2019

James J. Gray, Jr. age 73 of Ridge. Loving husband of Elaine. Beloved father of James, Keith, Steven and Michael. Cherished grandfather 5. In Lieu of flowers Donations may be made to: *Last Chance Animal Rescue PO Box 1661 Southampton, NY 11969 or *Kent Animal Shelter 2259 River Road Calverton, New York 11933

Michael Schramm

Michael Schramm

Jan 24, 2019

Michael F. Schramm of Middle Island, age 58. Beloved husband of Karen. Loving father of Dillon, Justin. Cherished brother of Joseph and George.

Barbara Hennigar

Barbara Hennigar

Jan 23, 2019

Barbara Hennigar of Bay Shore, NY, age 78. Beloved mother of Debra (Angelo) Saccente, Sandra Parisi, Elizabeth (Joe) Springsteen, Lori (Peter) Messina, and Christine Kern. Loving grandmother of nine and great grandmother of two.

Luis Carlos Munoz

Luis Carlos Munoz

Jan 23, 2019

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...

Victor Gruberth

Victor Gruberth

Jan 20, 2019

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...

Maureen Porter

Maureen Porter

Jan 20, 2019

Maureen Porter of Riverhead died Jan. 20 at her home. She was 70.She was born Aug. 26, 1948, in the Bronx to William and Marion (Healy) Cosgrove. Ms. Porter worked as a certified drug and alcohol counselor for Maryhaven Steps to Life in Riverhead. Predeceased by her husband, Ben, she is survived by her sons, Matthew (Paula) Melis,Michael Melis and...

John M. Rappold

John M. Rappold

Jan 19, 2019

Obituary for John M. Rappold John M. Rappold, age 66, of Yaphank, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Stony Brook University Hospital, surrounded by his family. John was born January 22, 1952 in Jamaica, New York to Dorothy and Carl Rappold. He was raised in Yaphank, New York with his siblings, Carol, Carl, Robbie, and Maureen, where...

Anthony J. Mormando

Anthony J. Mormando

Jan 18, 2019

Anthony J. Mormando of Ridge, age 92. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Donna Desantis, Janet (Douglas) Calapa. Cherished grandfather of 4 and adored great grandfather of 2. Loving brother of Robert and Richard.

Francesco Palermo

Francesco Palermo

Jan 14, 2019

Francesco Palermo of Middle Island, New York, age 79. Beloved husband of Mary (nee De Meo). Cherished father of Frank (Clotilde) and Christina (Anthony). Adored grandfather of 4.

Robert "Bobby" D.  Brown

Robert "Bobby" D. Brown

Jan 12, 2019

He was born Jan. 18, 1970, in Riverhead to Robert A. Brown and Dolores E. Hobson. He graduated from Riverhead High School in 1988. He worked for LIDDS in Medford. Family members said he enjoyed his pets, Brooks, Jax and Harley, tattoos, working out, music, playing video games and making homemade meat sauce. Predeceased by his mother, Dolores A. Hobson...

Luisa Tavella

Luisa Tavella

Jan 12, 2019

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...

Cynthia Church

Cynthia Church

Jan 12, 2019

Cynthia Church of Riverhead died Jan. 12, 2019, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Port Jefferson. She was 61. She was born Aug. 1, 1957, in Bay Shore to Barbara J. (Horsefield) and John W. Church Sr. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Brian Turner; her children, Debra...

Judith A. Blake

Judith A. Blake

Jan 11, 2019

Judith A. Blake of Riverhead died Jan. 11, 2019 at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care. She was 74 years old. Born in New Britain, Connecticut on Dec. 7, 1944, she was the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth (Blackmore) Venegas. She is survived by her husband Ronald, her children Jeff (Barbara) Blake, Deborah (Vincent) Frasca and Lauren (Christopher) Hatch, her...

Casper S. Garrett

Casper S. Garrett

Jan 11, 2019

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...

Frances C. Malinowski

Frances C. Malinowski

Jan 9, 2019

Frances C. Malinowski of Dix Hills, NY age 82. Beloved wife of the late John. Cherished mother of Cynthia Ann Schiraldi and John Malinowski. Adored grandmother of 4.

Philip Giaccone

Philip Giaccone

Jan 9, 2019

Afterglow 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...

Maria Musacchia

Maria Musacchia

Jan 7, 2019

Maria Musacchia (Nee Militello), of Dix Hills, Age 75. Loving wife of the late Carmelo Musacchia. Loving mother of Leo Musacchia and Mary Jo (Felix) Russo. Cherished Grandmother of Daniel Russo. Devoted sister of Antonino Militello, Giosina DiFilippo, Tommasa Rosini, Giovanna Bonasera, and the late Peter Militello. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to: The Lustgarten Foundation 415...

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