Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

John L. Soscia

John L. Soscia

Jan 23, 2020

John L. Soscia of Medford age 86. loving husband of the late Doris. Cherished father to Donna Miccoli, Chris and John Jr. Adored grandfather to 6.

Rita Lucille Gagliardi

Rita Lucille Gagliardi

Jan 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...

Ralph  A.  Mcelheny

Ralph A. Mcelheny

Jan 22, 2020

Ralph A. McElheny. Of Riverhead. Age 90. Beloved Spouse to Joan Galvano. Cherished Father to David (Henrietta), Donald (Christie), Susan (Jeff) Racow and also to his step children Jocelyn Picket, Chris (Bridget) Galvano, Lisa (Evert-Jan M. Imkamp) Galvano, Dina Galvano, Mateo Galvano (David Russell), Marc Galvano, and Jessica Galvano (Chris Front). Adored Grandfather and Great Grandfather to many grand and...

John Della Rocca, Sr.

John Della Rocca, Sr.

Jan 21, 2020

John Della Rocca, of Yaphank, age 87. Loving husband of Joan. Cherished father to John Jr., Michael and the late Robert. Adored grandfather to 6 and great grandfather to 5. Dedicated member of the Yaphank Fire Department for 60 years. Former Fire Commissioner and Former Department Treasurer.

Arthur  L.  Gross

Arthur L. Gross

Jan 21, 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...

Brittney A. Tunon

Brittney A. Tunon

Jan 21, 2020

Brittney A. Tunon. Of West Babylon, NY. Age 24. Beloved daughter of Modesto and Ruth Tunon. Cherished sister of Modesto Tunon, Miriam Tunon, and Jovanna Tunon.

Gladys M. Klune

Gladys M. Klune

Jan 20, 2020

Gladys M. Klune. Of Riverhead. Age 83. Beloved wife of The Late Donald F. Klune. Cherished mother of Kevin E. (Ella) Klune and Donald J. (The Late Donna) Klune. Adored grandmother of 5 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 2 great-grandchildren.

Susanne Elizabeth Jones

Susanne Elizabeth Jones

Jan 18, 2020

Susanne Elizabeth Jones. Of Deer Park, age 69.Beloved wife of Ronald. Cherished Mother of Chris, Adam and Michelle. Adored grandmother to Jacob and Noah.

Ruby Repola

Ruby Repola

Jan 18, 2020

Ruby Repola. Of West Islip, 87.Beloved wife of Albert Repola, Cherished Mother Linda (Victoria), and Albert.

Ian W. Brown

Ian W. Brown

Jan 17, 2020

Ian W. Brown of Medford, Suddenly at age 52. Loving husband of Veronica. Cherished father to Debbie, Danielle, Dominique, Davelle, Darren and Diamond. Adored grandfather to 4.. Beloved brother in law to Asseth and Carla (Forbes). **All Services are Pending at this time**

Michael  A.  Sofia

Michael A. Sofia

Jan 17, 2020

Michael A. Sofia. Of West Babylon. Age 71. Beloved father of Philip, Michael and James. Cherished by his sister Carolyn.

Thomas Justin Valva

Thomas Justin Valva

Jan 17, 2020

Thomas Justin Valva , Suddenly on January 17, 2020, of Center Moriches. He leaves behind His mother, brothers and his loving family.

Lilly M. Ferro

Lilly M. Ferro

Jan 16, 2020

Lilly M Ferro 1/26/1930 – 1/16/2020 Lilly M Ferro passed January 16, 2020. Born to Mary and John Milici on January 26, 1930. Formerly of Massapequa, New York, she lived in Deerfield Beach, Florida since 1983, initially as snow birds for 18 years and then as her permanent residence, for a total of 37 years. She dedicated her whole life...

Reginald  E.  Larochester

Reginald E. Larochester

Jan 15, 2020

Reginald E. LaRochester. Of West Babylon. Age 83. Beloved Husband of Marion. Cherished father of Jon (Donna) and Meredith. Adored Grandfather to 2 Grandchildren.

Laura Fabbrini

Laura Fabbrini

Jan 13, 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...

Marie Coniglio

Marie Coniglio

Jan 13, 2020

Marie Coniglio of Deer Park, Age 79 on January 13, 2020. Loving Wife of the late Paul. Devoted Mother of Paula Avigliano. Cherished Grandmother of Christian Avigliano. Beloved Sister of Anna Romano. Beloved Aunt to Philip and Fran, Debra and Don, Michael, John and Barbara, Frank, Joann and Jimmy.

Joni Grimaldi

Joni Grimaldi

Jan 13, 2020

Grimaldi, Joni (née Crocitto), 53, went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2020. Devoted wife of Carmelo; beloved mother of Marco; cherished daughter of Joan and the late Joseph; adored sister of Grace, Peter (Debbie), Mary and Theresa (Dan); lovingly treasured by Clara and the late Michael Grimaldi; Dominick (Cathy) and the entire Grimaldi family. Joni leaves...

Troy  Smolen

Troy Smolen

Jan 13, 2020

Troy Smolen of Riverhead, NY., Passed away unexpectedly January 13, 2020, at the age of 52. He leaves behind a daughter, Ashley Scanlon; Mother Sandra Austin, and stepfather, Lyle Austin; father, Gerald Smolen; brother Jason Smolen (Sheri); sister, Jamie Longmaid (A.J.); brother Jonathan Austin (Megan); aunts; uncles; two nieces; two nephews; and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Marian...