Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Hugh S. Rhodus

Hugh S. Rhodus

Oct 29, 2020

Hugh S. Rhodus, age 95, of Middle Island. Loving husband of the late Mary E. Cherished father to Mary (Charles) Capek, Hugh (Amy) Rhodus and Laura (Walter) Dick. Adored grandfather to Daniel, Edward and Amanda. Beloved brother to Ronald and Donald.

Maxima (Max) Cortina

Maxima (Max) Cortina

Oct 27, 2020

Maxima (Max) Cortina of Deer Park, NY at age 25. Beloved child of Anthony and Gina Cortina. Loving sibling of Luke. Beloved grandchild of Angelo Cortina. Beloved niece of Vincenza, Sue, Jenn, Dolores and Anthony, Michael and Penny, and Maria. Beloved cousin of Michael (Stephanie), Michelle (Keith), Alex (Deanna), Matthew, Gabriella, Patrina (Nicole), Carmine, and Olivia.

Marie T. Cordano

Marie T. Cordano

Oct 27, 2020

Cordano, Marie T. on October 27, 2020 Formerly of Dix Hills at age 96. Beloved wife of the late Frank W. Cordano. Devoted mother of Frank A., James A. and the late Richard and Late Steven Cordano. Loving mother in Law of Mildred, Stacy and the late Lois and late Irene Cordano. Fond sister of the late John Foppiano. Cherished...

John E. Lloyd

John E. Lloyd

Oct 26, 2020

John E. Lloyd of West Palm Beach, FL at age 83. Beloved husband of The Late Amelia. Cherished father of Dawn Lloyd and John Lloyd.

Matthew Alexander Jr.

Matthew Alexander Jr.

Oct 25, 2020

Matthew Alexander Jr. Sunrise April 7, 1943 - Sunset October 25, 2020 Matthew was born April 7, 1943 in South Carolina to the late Clara and Matthew Alexander Sr. He was the oldest of five siblings who proceeded him in death: Edward, Stanley, Maryanne and Judy. In 1963, he was married to the late Candace Williams. On April 14, 1997,...

William  P.  Kollmer

William P. Kollmer

Oct 24, 2020

William P. Kollmer formerly of Deer Park age 85. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Ann. Cherished father to the late Sharon Kollmer, William (Mary Ellen) Kollmer Jr. , Yvonne (William) Schwabe, Keith (Josephine) Kollmer, Eugene (Wendy) Kollmer, Henry (Ann) Kollmer, and Fawn Ann (John) Bilello.

Paula Etkins

Paula Etkins

Oct 24, 2020

Paula Etkins, age 67, of Wheatley Heights. Loving wife of Roger. Cherished mother to Mark, Rae, Orwin (Yaikeiseia), Nicholas, Juliana (Xavier), Troy( Asia) and Anthony (Cassie). Cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many.

Robert Adams

Robert Adams

Oct 23, 2020

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...

Virginia  Marie  Maresca

Virginia Marie Maresca

Oct 22, 2020

A mom is a person who loves And kind, and often she knows What you have on your mind. She’s someone who listens, suggests, And defends - - A mom can be one Of your very best friends. She’s proud of your triumphs, But when things go wrong, A mom can be patient and helpful And strong. In all that...

James Tortorice

James Tortorice

Oct 19, 2020

James Tortorice of Deer Park, New York. At age 77. Cherished Father of Lisa (Steve) Gassert, James B, (Joan), Stayey Abreu. Adored grandfather to 6 grandchildren.

Lillian C. Esposito

Lillian C. Esposito

Oct 19, 2020

Lillian C. Esposito of North Babylon, NY at age 92. Beloved wife of The Late Charles Esposito. Adored grandmother of Matthew C. Salegna, Adrianne Salegna, and Danielle Shingler. Cherished great-grandmother of 7. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 23,2020 at Ss. Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church pending time.

Ann R. Pavlakis

Ann R. Pavlakis

Oct 18, 2020

God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can and wisdom To know the difference -Amen

Donald N. Young

Donald N. Young

Oct 15, 2020

Donald N. Young, of Coram, age 93. Loving husband of Dorothy Ann. Cherished father to Cathy Satterley, Barbara Young and Donald R. Young. Adored grandfather of 8 and beloved great grandfather of 11. Devoted member of the Coram Fire Department for 72 years.

Francis T. Agiesta

Francis T. Agiesta

Oct 15, 2020

Francis T. Agiesta of Medford, age 92. Loving husband of the late Carol. Cherished father to Louis (Lori) and Lynn (Michael) Henn. Adored grandfather to Danelle, Chris and Nick

John J. Gilson, Sr.

John J. Gilson, Sr.

Oct 15, 2020

John J. Gilson, Sr. of Brookhaven, NY at age 91. Beloved husband of Carole M. Gilson (Nee: Morrison). Adored father of John T. Gilson, Jr., Thomas J. Gilson, and Carole M. Nelson. Treasured grandfather to 6 and great-grandfather to 8.

Teresa D. Mcloughlin

Teresa D. Mcloughlin

Oct 14, 2020

McLoughlin, Teresa D. "Terry" (Nee: Buettner) of Deer Park, NY on October 14 at the age of 87. Predeceased by her beloved husband John T. "Jack" McLoughlin, FDNY and USMC-Korea. Loving mother of Jeanne Militana of West Haven, CT, Richard McLoughlin of Swedesboro, NJ and Robert (Maria) McLoughlin of Garden City, NY. Adored grandmother of Tom (Lauren), Kate (Patrick), Ryan,...

Doris M. Friend

Doris M. Friend

Oct 14, 2020

Doris M. Friend (nee Powers), 88, loving mother, doting grandmother, devoted wife, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2020 at her home in Deer Park, NY. Born July 19, 1932 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Doris was the second of seven children and eldest daughter of William and Anne Powers. She grew up in Brooklyn, surrounded by brothers...

Jamie Jo Bufalino

Jamie Jo Bufalino

Oct 12, 2020

Jamie Jo Buffalino, age 42 of West Babylon. Loving wife to Anthony Jr. Cherished mother to Sarah and Vincent. Beloved daughter of Steven & Patricia Januszkiewicz. Adored Sister to Steven. Will be missed dearly by family and friends.

Lourdes  Starke

Lourdes Starke

Oct 12, 2020

Lourdes Starke of Baiting Hollow died at her home on Oct. 12, 2020. She was 92 years old. She was born on June 5, 1928 in Manhattan to Frank Tenorio and Encarnation Orfila. She worked as a secretary for Middle Country Central School District in Centereach. She was predeceased by her husband George Starke. She is survived by her children...

Steven  Dwyer

Steven Dwyer

Oct 11, 2020

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...