Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Grace  E.  Gotimer

Grace E. Gotimer

Mar 3, 2021

Former Calverton resident Grace E Gotimer of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was 84 years young. Born on June 16, 1936, in Calverton, NY, she was the daughter of Harry and Charlotte Edwards of Edwards Avenue. When Grace wasn’t in school, she assisted her father, Harry, on their farm, growing cauliflower and planting potatoes. She...

Clemence Mike Zaloga

Clemence Mike Zaloga

Mar 2, 2021

Clemence "Mike" Zaloga of Deer Park. Beloved husband to Camille. Cherished father to Michael (Ann Marie), Anthony (Jessica) and Gina. Adored grandfather to Eva and Cara. Loving brother to the late Theresa, the late Ann, Wayne and Irene. Served his country proudly as a U.S. Marine as well as a NYC Transit Police Officer. Mike will forever be remembered for...

Michael Onorato

Michael Onorato

Mar 2, 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...

Ruby  Lee  Elam

Ruby Lee Elam

Mar 2, 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...

Robert C. Petrizzo

Robert C. Petrizzo

Mar 2, 2021

Robert C. Petrizzo of Deer Park. Age 63. Beloved husband to Geralyn Petrizzo. Cherished father to Joseph R. Petrizzo. In lieu of flowers, the family of Robert Petrizzo requests that donations be made in Robert ‘s memory to Dr. Matthew Galsky’s genitourinary cancer research efforts at Mount Sinai. To give online, please visit http://giving.mountsinai.org (click “Donate Now,” select “Other” from...

Maureen Broccio

Maureen Broccio

Mar 2, 2021

Maureen Broccio of Staten Island, NY at age 73. Cherished mother of Anthony T. (Susan) Broccio III, and Frances Broccio. Adored grandmother of Anthony, Brittany, and Courtney.

Caroline Palma

Caroline Palma

Mar 2, 2021

Caroline Palma of Deer Park, NY at age 91. Cherished wife of the Late Salvatore Palma. Beloved mother of Guy T. (Carol) Palma, Lilli (Carl) Herrmann, and the Late Darren. Adored grandmother of Robert and Michael. Treasured great-grandmother of Nicholas, Jack, Leo, and Hailey.

Jennie Soriano

Jennie Soriano

Mar 1, 2021

Jennie Soriano of West Islip. Age 79. Beloved wife of Joseph Soriano. Cherished mother to JoAnn Grisoila and Janine Soriano.

Robert M. Viola

Robert M. Viola

Mar 1, 2021

Robert M. Viola of Riverhead age 94. Beloved husband to the late Anna. Cherished father to Lois and Susan. 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...

Veneranda Vitale

Veneranda Vitale

Mar 1, 2021

Veneranda Vitale of Deer Park, NY at age 69. Dearest wife of Vito Vitale. Adored mother of Maria Vitale. Cherished grandmother of Julia, Doriana, and Arabella.

Felicia Jean Motto Hutzel

Felicia Jean Motto Hutzel

Feb 28, 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...

Rita J.G. Cannito

Rita J.G. Cannito

Feb 26, 2021

Rita J.G. Cannito of Huntington, NY at age 89. Cherished aunt of Janet Bianchini, Joe Bianchini, and Ed Fanelli.

Margaret (Maggie) May Sollecito

Margaret (Maggie) May Sollecito

Feb 24, 2021

Margaret (Maggie) May Sollecito of NYC, NY at age 39. Dearest daughter of Louis Sollecito and Marie Sollecito. Adored sister of Julianna Sollecito. In lieu of flowers the Sollecito family requests donations in Maggie's name to God's Love We Deliver 166 6th Ave. NY,NY 10013

Ana Cruz

Ana Cruz

Feb 24, 2021

Ana Cruz of Wheatley Heights, NY at age 92. Cherished mother of Mildred Rivera. Adored grandmother of 3. Beloved great-grandmother of 4.

Frank Lawrence Castagnaro

Frank Lawrence Castagnaro

Feb 23, 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...

Charles  F.  Edwards, Jr.

Charles F. Edwards, Jr.

Feb 23, 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...

Natale B. Difanzo

Natale B. Difanzo

Feb 23, 2021

Natale B. DiFanzo of North Babylon, NY at age 83. Adored husband of Rosemary DiFanzo (Nee: Ezzo). Treasured father of Nancy Yacullo (Thomas), Lora DiFanzo and Andrea DiFanzo (Jason). Beloved grandfather of 3 grandchildren, Leigha, Thomas Jr. and Natalia. Cherished brother of Thomas and Pat (Joyce) and brother in law of Tom & Madeline DelGuidice and Arthur & Lydia Ezzo....

John R. Sippel

John R. Sippel

Feb 22, 2021

John R. Sippel of West Islip, NY at age 89. Cherished husband of Ann C. Sippel (Nee: DeAngelis). Beloved father of Laura Strassburger, Clifford (Juli), Brian K. (Robin), and Maria (Cliff) Chandler. Adored grandfather of 7 grandchildren. Treasured great-grandfather of 4 great-grandchildren.

Alfred Dagri

Alfred Dagri

Feb 22, 2021

Alfred Dagri of Dix Hills. Age 57. Cherished brother to Robert and Frank Dagri.

Gary M. Prinzo

Gary M. Prinzo

Feb 21, 2021

Gary M. Prinzo of Deer Park. Age 65. Beloved husband to Sherry. Cherished father to Dana Onody. Grandfather to 2, Peyton and Addison.