Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

William Burns

William Burns

Dec 12, 2021

William Burns of Middle Island, New York, age 90. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Burns. Cherished father of Teresa Sagalow, Barbara Carney, Bill Burns, Michael Burns, Stacey Fugit, Sonny Bildzukewicz, Stanley Bildzukewicz and Susan Pryor. Adored brother of Robert Burns and Jean Marcel. Loving grandfather of 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Dawn Marie Difulvio

Dawn Marie Difulvio

Dec 10, 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...

Alethea Rubena Newby

Alethea Rubena Newby

Dec 10, 2021

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

Rita J Allen

Rita J Allen

Dec 9, 2021

Grieve not… nor speak of me with tears… But laugh and talk of me as though I were beside you. I loved you so… ‘twas Heaven here with you

Carmen I. Rivera

Carmen I. Rivera

Dec 8, 2021

Carmen I. Rivera of Bay Shore. Age 77. Beloved wife to James Rivera. Cherished mother to Kimberly Rivera and Nicholas Scott. Adored grandmother to Ethan and Evan Scott.

Alfonsina F. Collura

Alfonsina F. Collura

Dec 7, 2021

Alfonsina F. Collura of West Babylon. Age 72. Beloved wife to the late James Collura. Cherished mother to Michelle Doherty and Elizabeth Chaudhary. Adored Grandmother to Azan and Muhammad.

Diane Mary Hummel

Diane Mary Hummel

Dec 7, 2021

Diane Mary Hummel of Riverhead, NY at age 81. Adored wife of the Late William Hummel, Jr. Cherished mother of Keith R. Hummel, Scott Hummel, and Brian Hummel. Dearest grandmother of 8 grandchildren.

William Danisi

William Danisi

Dec 7, 2021

William Danisi of East Marion. Age 79. Beloved husband to Sabella Danisi. Cherished father to Joseph Danisi, George Danisi, Gina Fiorella, Lori Fontana and Lisa Danisi. Loving Father-in-Law to Mary, Laura, Vinnie and Joe. Adored Grandfather to 11.

Michael K. Sheehan

Michael K. Sheehan

Dec 4, 2021

Michael K. Sheehan of Deer Park. Age 63. Cherished father to Michael (Heather) Sheehan and Marianne (Jessica Bell) Sheehan. Adored Grandfather to Addison and Riley.

Jake A. Wuestefeld

Jake A. Wuestefeld

Dec 3, 2021

Jake A. Wuestefeld of Patchogue. Age 15. Cherished son to Kurt and Jenny Wuestefeld. Adored brother to John Maass.

Marlene Rae Breuning

Marlene Rae Breuning

Dec 2, 2021

Marlene Rae Breuning of Dix Hills, NY at age 87. Cherished wife of Vincent Breuning. Adored mother of Elyse (Patricia) Shepka, Robin Rosenberg, Debra (Ronnie) DeMarchis, and stepmother of Vincent L. (Christina) Breuning, and Nancy (Mark) English. Dearest grandmother of 10 grandchildren. Treasured great-grandmother of 1 great-grandchild.

Joan V. Olcott

Joan V. Olcott

Dec 2, 2021

Joan V. Olcott of Deer Park, NY at age 87. Beloved mother of the Late Barbara, the Late William, Susan (Peter), and Thomas (Debbie). Adored grandmother of 9 grandchildren. Devoted great-grandmother of 6 great-grandchildren.

Peter F. Colletti

Peter F. Colletti

Dec 2, 2021

Peter F. Colletti/ Age 71. Beloved husband to Angela Colletti.

Andrew J. Fromia Jr.

Andrew J. Fromia Jr.

Nov 30, 2021

Andrew J. Fromia Jr. of Deer Park. Age 68. Beloved partner to Rose Vultaggio and loving brother to Cathy Fromia.

James J. O'Brien

James J. O'Brien

Nov 29, 2021

James J. O'Brien. Age 72. Cherished brother to Susan P. O'Brien and Margaret T. McCaffrey.

Connie Figueroa

Connie Figueroa

Nov 28, 2021

Connie Figueroa of West Babylon. Age 96. Beloved wife to the late Henry Figueroa. Cherished mother to Robert (Madeline) Figueroa, and Joann (Joseph) Rutigliano. Adored Grandmother to 8 and Great Grandmother to 14.

Robert L. Capasso

Robert L. Capasso

Nov 28, 2021

Robert L. Capasso, 81. of Port Jefferson Station, NY passed on November 28,2021. Survived by Concetta DeGiovine (Michael), Marie Tappen (Arty), Barbara Snow (Howie). Cherished Grandpa of seven precious grandchildren Christina (Adam), Stephen, Arthur, Danielle, Sarah, Robert and Bianca and many nieces and nephews. Devoted brother of Joey, Frank, Johnny, and the Late Stevie.

Anthony Montalbano

Anthony Montalbano

Nov 28, 2021

Anthony Montalbano of Deer Park. Age 86. Beloved husband to Annette Montalbano. Cherished father to Frances (Lenny) Mollica and the late Anthony Montalbano. Adored Grandfather to 5.

Steven R. Boggia

Steven R. Boggia

Nov 28, 2021

Steven R. Boggia of West Islip, NY at age 58. A wonderful brother, cousin, uncle, father, grandfather, friend, and man. He was definitely one of a kind. He was taken from our family way to soon and will be terribly missed. We want to be able honor him the way he deserves. Everyone that knew him knows he was always...

Lillian Esposito

Lillian Esposito

Nov 27, 2021

Lillian Distefano Esposito was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn on January 30, 1929 to parents from Lercara Friddi, Sicily. A quintessential first-generation Italian American, Lillian believed in hard work, perseverance, and the American dream—though she did not merely believe in it. She lived it. Lillian was born a leader, both by birth order—she was the oldest of three—and by disposition. Hers...