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Matthew J. Rosso

Matthew J. Rosso

Jun 25, 2016

Matthew J. Rosso of Ringwood, N.J., aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Sally. Adored father of Sharon Young, Matthew Rosso, Billy Rosso, Ronny Rosso, Raymond Rosso, and Nancy Rosso. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 2.

Onofrio Defalco

Onofrio Defalco

Jun 25, 2016

Onofrio DeFalco, lifelong resident of Brooklyn, New York, Aged 97 years. Beloved uncle of Patricia Frias. Family and friends are asked to me at the church at 9:30 am.

Lubomir J. Chmelar

Lubomir J. Chmelar

Jun 24, 2016

Lubomir J. Chmelar of Palenville, N.Y., aged 81 years. Adored father of John Chmelar, Damian Chmelar, Melissa Chmelar, and Lydia Hechtor.

Roseann Dorohow

Roseann Dorohow

Jun 23, 2016

Roseann Dorohow of Bay Shore, aged 58 years. Beloved wife of Jeffrey. Cherished mother of ToniAnn Murillo, Phyllis Dorohow, and Jeffrey Dorohow. Adored grandmother of Mason, Isabella, and Alexander. Devoted daughter of Phyllis and the late Charles Diesso.

Arlene M. Leidig

Arlene M. Leidig

Jun 22, 2016

Arlene M. Leidig of Middle Island, New York, Age 81. Beloved wife of The Late Walter Leidig. Cherished Mother of Nancy Jones, Michael Leidig, Wayne Leidig and The Late Gary Leidig. Adored Grandmother of 5 and Great-Grandmother of 7.

Joseph Peter Syrewicz

Joseph Peter Syrewicz

Jun 21, 2016

Joseph Peter Syrewicz of Riverhead, New York. Age 82. Cherished brother to Susan Keeney, Linda Syrewicz-Petty and James Syrewicz.

Zoraida Ramirez

Zoraida Ramirez

Jun 20, 2016

Zoraida Ramirez of New York City. Age 89. Cherished mother of Lillian Reyes (Luciano), Louis Ferrer (Alicia), The Late Irene Ferrer and Robert Ferrer. Adored Grandmother to David, Nancy, Steven, Luciano, Louis, Anthony Jr, Maralyn, Robert Jr., Iris, Mickey and Anthony. Loving Great-Grandmother to 7.

Lester G. Homan

Lester G. Homan

Jun 18, 2016

Lester G. Homan, age 90, of Calverton, NY passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at New York State University Hospital in Stony Brook. He was born on July 5, 1925 in Patchogue, NY to Raymond Homan and Mabel Holmes. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corpsduring WWII. He worked for NYNEX in Patchogue, NY as an engineer. He...

Woodrow W. Hobson

Woodrow W. Hobson

Jun 14, 2016

Woodrow W. Hobson, age 94, of Riverhead, NY passed away at his residence in Riverhead on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. He was born on December 16, 1921in Ballsville Virginia to Marshall and Ellen Hobson. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Corporal. He worked as a store keeper for Brookhaven National Laboratory. He is survived by his...

Nancy E. Prodzenko

Nancy E. Prodzenko

Jun 14, 2016

Nancy E. Prodzenko of Deer Park. Age 62 Beloved mother of Gregory and Nicholas. Cherished daughter of George Wolf and the Late Helen Wolf.

Elizabeth Jane Chessare

Elizabeth Jane Chessare

Jun 13, 2016

Elizabeth 'Libby' Jane Small Chessare, 86 of Bolivia passed away Monday June 13, 2016, at SECU Hospice House of Bolivia. Libby was born August 3, 1929 in Pink Hill, NC and was the daughter of the Late Millard Filmore Small and Hattie Ola Taylor Small. She was the wife of the late Joseph Chessare Sr. She and her late husband...

Lorraine M. Roberts

Lorraine M. Roberts

Jun 12, 2016

Former Aquebogue resident, Lorraine M. Roberts died on June 12, 2016. She was 84. The daughter of Ernest and Evelyn Rousseau, Laurie was born March 16, 1932 in Hartford, CT. and attended Putnam Academy in Putnam, CT. She later graduated from Suffolk County Community College in 1988. Laurie was an avid walker, loved tennis and golf, and performing on stage...

Sarah Ruth Wardwell

Sarah Ruth Wardwell

Jun 12, 2016

Sarah Ruth Wardwell of Miller Place, New York. 36 years old. Beloved daughter of Judith B. Wardwell. Loving mother to Ayanna Joelle, Samson and Saylee Rose. Cherished sister to Michael Harrison and Lori Harrison Smith. Known for her art, Sarah was also a singer and a songwriter. She will be remembered as a very caring person, who always made people...

Rose Pitta

Rose Pitta

Jun 11, 2016

Rose Pitta of Riverhead passed away on June 11, 2016 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, Aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Rosario. Adored mother of Joseph Pitta, Angela DiMaggio, and the late Philip DiMaggio. Loving sister of the late Filippa Nicastro. Devoted grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Helen Bialt

Helen Bialt

Jun 11, 2016

Helen Bialt of Bayshore. Age 92 Beloved wife of the Late John Bialt. Cherished mother John Jr., Cathy Silverstein (Charles) and Robert (Theresa). Adored grandmother of Jason (Lani), Gregory, and Jeanette Silverstein, Nicole (Robert) DeLaura, and Matthew Bialt. Fond great-grandmother of Veronica DeLaura.

Donald E. Kessler

Donald E. Kessler

Jun 5, 2016

Donald E. Kessler of Westbury. Age 72. Cherished father of Stacey Lauridia (Daniel) and Aron Kessler. Adored grandfather of Lucas and Ryan.