Jul 16, 2021

Dorothy A. Fraser of Riverhead died on July 16, 2021 at East End Hospice Kanas Center in Westhampton Beach. She was 81 years old. Dorothy was born in Greenport on September 15, 1939, to Charles and Josephine Lapinski. She graduated from Riverhead High School and worked as a teaching assistant in Riverhead Central School District for 39 years. Dorothy was...

Jul 15, 2021

Ralph A. Velocci, 72 of Jupiter passed away Thursday July 15, 2021, in Jupiter, Florida. Ralph was born July 3, 1949, in Queens, NY his parents, Rocco & Mariana Velocci migrated from Italy to the US. Ralph was taught the family Waste business, from his father, early in his childhood. He has always made it his mission to continue what...

Jul 14, 2021

Louis L. Araneo of Middle Island. Age 90. Beloved husband to the Late Laura R. Araneo. Cherished father to Roseann Maltz, Janet Maffucci, Joseph Araneo and Robert Araneo. Grandfather to 13 and Great Grandfather to 7.

Jul 14, 2021

Sylvia M. LaRocca of Florida at age 83. Adored wife of the Late Lou LaRocca. Cherished mother of Debra Lynn Krumm.

Jul 14, 2021

Louise Monda of North Babylon. Age 93. Beloved wife to the Late Giuseppe Monda. Cherished mother to Carmela (Ricardo) Rifino, Jenny (Brian) Maye and Stefano (Lorraine) Monda. Adored Grandmother to 7.

Jul 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...

Jul 11, 2021

Luke Mastrorocco of Hampton Bays, Age 27. Beloved son of John F. Mastrorocco and Anne Hurley. Adored brother of Ashley Flynn and Ava Mastrorocco. Luke's Family would like to extend an invitation to family and friends to join them for a repass at the Mastrorocco residence following the Service on Saturday, July 17th. Do not stand by my grave and...

Jul 9, 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...

Jul 9, 2021

Matthew S. Ranftle of North Babylon, NY at age 89. Beloved husband of Mariet Ranftle (Nee: Anzalone). Adored father of Mark (Christine) Ranftle, Marion (Bradley) Jensen, and The Late Matthew Ranftle. Cherished grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 2.

Jul 8, 2021

Catherine LaFemina of West Islip died peacefully at her home at age 84 after a long battle with a Parkinsonism disease. Catherine (aka Chickie) was wife to the late Fred LaFemina and daughter to the late Michael and Julia Garguilo. Cherished mother to Rina LaFemina and her lifetime partner Roy Constantino, Stephen LaFemina(predeceased), Robert LaFemina and his wife Gina LaFemina,...

Jul 7, 2021

Calverton resident Louis D. Cork Jr. died July 7, 2021, at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 87. Born Dec. 30, 1933, in Brooklyn, he was the son of Mary (Adamenas) and Louis D. Cork Sr. Mr. Cork, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, was a retired New York City police officer in East New York. He...

Jul 6, 2021

Anandiben N. Shah of Manorville, Age 78. Beloved wife of Navnitlal. Cherished mother to Dr. Atul Shah. 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...

Jul 5, 2021

Olga Beaine Gomez of Bay Shore. Age 93. Cherished mother to Karine Lloyd. Adored Grandmother to Farrah Lloyd.

Jul 5, 2021

Richard M. McColl of Deer Park. Age 68. Beloved husband to Marie McColl. Cherished father to Hyam, Louba and Jeffrey McColl. Adored Grandfather to 3.

Jul 4, 2021

Leonard Roppolo of Calverton, Age 77. Beloved husband of Linda. 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...

Jul 3, 2021

Riverhead resident Bette J. Dick died July 3, 2021, at East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Westhampton Beach. She was 74. Born May 24, 1947, in Glen Cove, N.Y., she was the daughter of George W. and Dorothy I. (Black) Thomas. She worked as a branch administrative assistant for a bank. She was predeceased by her twin...

Jul 2, 2021

James Chase of Wilton Manors Florida. Age 73. Cherished brother to Josephine Giardina. Adored Uncle to Vincent Giardina and Susan Vassallo.

Jul 2, 2021

We thought of you With love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about You yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part. God has you in his...

Jun 30, 2021

Mary Frances Yarusso of Riverhead, New York, originally of Smithtown, New York, passed away in the loving arms of her family after a long battle with cancer. Her family will be eternally grateful for all of her love, compassion and support. Family was very important to Mary. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Tony, daughters Amanda Horan...

Jun 28, 2021