Obituaries

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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...

Giovanni Musacchia

Giovanni Musacchia

Jan 5, 2019

Giovanni Musacchia, Of Dix Hills, Age 82. Beloved Husband of Franca Musacchia. Cherished Father to John Jr.( Melissa), Leo (Dana), and Nick (Danielle). Adored Grandfather to six grandchildren. Loving Brother to Rosa, Nick and the late Carmelo Musacchia. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to: ADRS- Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center https://www.adrcinc.org/Campaigns/Donate.asp At this time, the...

Mary Ann Galterio

Mary Ann Galterio

Jan 5, 2019

Mary Ann Galterio, age 101 of South Jamesport. Loving wife of the late Mario. Beloved father of Catherine Moran, Vincent, and Joanne Giacone. Cherished grandmother of 5 and Adored great grandmother of 4.

Jerrell Marvin Flowers

Jerrell Marvin Flowers

Jan 4, 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...

Rose L. Tannacore

Rose L. Tannacore

Jan 4, 2019

Rose L. Tannacore age 73, of Deer Park. Loving Wife of Thomas. Beloved Mother of Nicholas (Debbie), Thomas (Lenore) and Anthony (Jeanette) Adored Grandmother of 6.

Carolyn H. Viverito

Carolyn H. Viverito

Jan 3, 2019

Carolyn H. Viverito of Deer Park, NY, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother of Marie Ingoglia. Adored grandmother of Diane Franco and Nicholas LoPiccolo, and great grandmother of Eva and Liliana.

Jacques L. Limage

Jacques L. Limage

Jan 2, 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...

Richard W. Rickert, Jr

Richard W. Rickert, Jr

Jan 2, 2019

Richard W. Rickert Jr. of Riverhead, formerly of West Islip, died Jan. 2, 2019 at the Long Island State Veterans Home. He was 93 years old. He was born Nov. 28, 1925 to Richard W. and Caroline (Goesel) Rickert. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a machinist with New York Twist Drill in Bay...

Richard F. Valinoti

Richard F. Valinoti

Jan 1, 2019

Richard F. Valinoti, age, 85 of Bay Shore. Loving Husband of the Late Carmela. Beloved father of Richard, Michael and Linda. Cherished Grandfather of 11 and Adored Great Grandfather of 4.

Stella Gentile

Stella Gentile

Jan 1, 2019

Stella Gentile of Aquebogue died Jan. 1 at Peconic Bay Medical Center. She was 80. Ms. Gentile was born Sep. 18, 1938, to Angela Salomoni and Giovanni Puzzo. She married Fabrizio Gentile and owned Fabrizio’s Restaurant in Greenport. Ms. Gentile is survived by her daughters, Mary Jo Petersen, Angela Gentile and Columbia Britt; her son, Carlo Gentile; her sister, Tina...

Dennis A. Hubbard

Dennis A. Hubbard

Dec 30, 2018

Dennis A. Hubbard of Mattituck, NY, age 69. Beloved husband of Carolann. Loving brother of James III (Pamela), Michael (Marilyn), and Timothy (Lisa). Cherished uncle of eight nieces & nephews and ten great nieces & nephews.

Thomas Romano

Thomas Romano

Dec 30, 2018

Thomas Romano of Deer Park, 82 years old. Beloved Husband of Angela Davenport. Cherished Father of Heather (Chris) Roff and Paul (Jackeline) Romano. Adored Grandfather of Noah, Faith and Bella