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Marcella Bernstein

Marcella Bernstein

Sep 25, 2026

Marcella Bernstein passed away on September 25, 2026, at the age of 83.

Born on March 27, 1943, in Amityville, New York, to her parents Clifford and Theresa Peisker, Marcella lived a life marked by devotion to her family and steady dedication in her work. She earned her high school diploma and went on to work as a book keeper, bringing...

Ann (Coffey Marsan) Guardino

Ann (Coffey Marsan) Guardino

Sep 24, 2026

Anna Guardino was born on Valentines Day, February 14, 1923, on Willowbrook Ave. in Staten Island and Baptized in St. Rita’s Church. She was to be the second of seven children born to Giuseppe and Giovanna (Abruzzo) Guardino, immigrant parents from Sciacca, Sicily. She grew up in Brooklyn and worked as a seamstress during her adult life.

She was predeceased by...

Anthony Frank Tumminello

Anthony Frank Tumminello

Sep 27, 2026

Anthony Frank Tumminello, of Riverhead, New York, passed away on September 27, 2026, at Stony Brook University Hospital. He was 85 years old. Born on July 28, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, Anthony lived a life marked by dedication to his family, steady work, and service to his country.

Anthony was a veteran of the United States Army, a commitment that...

Michael J. Barca

Michael J. Barca

Sep 28, 2026

Michael J. Barca passed away on September 28, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on January 18, 1960 to his parents Angelo and Eileen in Brooklyn, New York. Michael was a business owner whose life was marked by energy, warmth, and deep devotion to the people and pastimes he loved most.

He was a music lover who loved to sing,...

Leslie Joseph Chin, Sr.

Leslie Joseph Chin, Sr.

Jul 19, 2026

Leslie Joseph Chin, Sr., was born on January 5, 1936, in Jamaica, West Indies, and died on July 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida. He emigrated to the United States from the island of Jamaica. He was a wicker furniture warehouse supervisor for over thirty years, before his retirement.  He will be remembered with love by those who knew him and...

Bruna Semar

Bruna Semar

Sep 23, 2026

Bruna Semar passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on June 28, 1940, to her parents Rufus and Ernestine. Bruna lived a life marked by kindness, caring, and a deep love for her family.

Bruna earned her high school diploma, and throughout her life she was known as someone whose warmth and compassion touched those around...

Kim M. Scheriff

Kim M. Scheriff

Sep 29, 2026

Kim M. Scheriff, of Deer Park, New York, passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on June 3, 1959, in Queens, New York, Kim lived a life marked by kindness, care for others, and deep devotion to her family.

Kim was a high school graduate and went on to serve as a recreation aide at East...

Filomena L. Merollo

Filomena L. Merollo

Sep 25, 2026

Filomena Merollo passed away at the age of 90 on September 25, 2026. Beloved mother to daughters Laura, Julie, Maria; son Francesco and grandmother to Thomas Joseph.

The youngest of 5 children, Filomena was born September 12, 1936, to William and Rose Lombardi from Woodside, NY.

Throughout her long and beautiful life, she was a source of love, strength, wisdom, and comfort...

Leon A. Diaferio

Leon A. Diaferio

Sep 20, 2026

Leon A. Diaferio passed away on September 20, 2026, in Port Jefferson, New York. He was born on August 4, 1962, on Long Island, New York. 

Leon will be remembered with love by his family and by those who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by many loving family members, who carry forward his memory with enduring love....

William G. Felice

William G. Felice

Sep 17, 2026

William G. Felice passed away on September 17, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on August 24, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York to his parents Felix and Nellie.

William lived a long and deeply meaningful life marked by devotion to family, faith, service, and a warm, unmistakable sense of humor. He earned his bachelor's degree and went on to build...

Jo Ann Sciacca

Jo Ann Sciacca

Sep 17, 2026

Jo Ann Sciacca, of North Babylon, New York, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 23, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York.

Jo Ann grew up in Brooklyn and, as a teenager, moved to Uniondale with her parents, Sonny and Ann, and her brother, Pat. She would spend the rest...

Shrinarine "Robin" Surajballi

Shrinarine "Robin" Surajballi

Sep 17, 2026

Shrinarine “Robin” Surajballi passed away on September 17, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on March 23, 1951, in Guyana, Robin will be remembered as a kind, gentle, and caring man whose presence brought comfort to everyone around him.

Robin built a life defined by dedication, humility, and steady work. He graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from...

Chanardaye S. Ramoutar

Chanardaye S. Ramoutar

Sep 16, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce that Beth Ramoutar, 81, of Deer Park, passed away on September 16th, 2026, leaving many heartbroken.

Beth was born on November 12th, 1944 to Bhagsarie Deonanan and Phagoo Kasie in Penal, Trinidad and Tobago. She was the youngest of six siblings. Beth was always surrounded by a large family, including many cousins, aunts...

Maurice A. "Rip" Thomas

Maurice A. "Rip" Thomas

Sep 15, 2026

Maurice A. “Rip” Thomas passed away on September 15, 2026, in Port Jefferson, New York, at the age of 88. He was born on August 5, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland. Remembered with love and respect, Rip lived a life marked by dedication to his family, pride in his work, and faithful service to his country.

Rip was a high school graduate...

Rae M. Pirretti

Rae M. Pirretti

Sep 14, 2026

Rae M. Pirretti passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Jamaica, Queens on February 8, 1940 to her parents Pietro and Edith Vitale. 

Rae will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family she held so dear. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Joe Pirretti, and with her...

Anthony Bob Figaro

Anthony Bob Figaro

Sep 14, 2026

Anthony “Bob” Figaro, of Dix Hills New York, passed away September 14th, 2026 at the age of 63. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, entrepreneur, musician, and friend whose larger-than-life personality touched countless people throughout his life.

Bob was the beloved husband of Paulette, and the devoted father of Julie, Michelle, Vincent, and Anthony. He was the proud...

Rose Marie LeMay

Rose Marie LeMay

Sep 12, 2026

In lieu of flowers, donations can made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Mary C. Shelley

Mary C. Shelley

Sep 12, 2026

Shelley - Mary C, age 97, passed away peacefully on September 12,2026. Born in Brooklyn to Mary and Edward Morris, Mary was the devoted wife to the late Ralph C Shelley. She was the loving mother of Mary Smith (James), Ralph, Kathleen Moir (John), Theresa, Kerri Shelley -Hamler (Steve), Tara Andrews (Wayne) and the late Rita. She was the cherished...