Recent Obituaries
Edward F. Handibode
Aug 16, 2019
Edward F. Handibode of Middle Island, age 87. Beloved husband of Theresa. Cherished father of Anne Knowd, Pamela Hill, Edward, John and Richard Handibode. Adored grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Robert “Bob” V. Zeluff
Aug 15, 2019
Robert V. Zeluff of Riverhead died Aug. 15, 2019. He was 78. He was born in Jackson Heights, Queens on July 17, 1941 to Irvin and Martha (Heinemann) Zeluff. He was a retired sheriff dispatcher and for over 36 years and was a volunteer firefighter for the Hampton Bays Fire Department. For over 20 years, he worked at the Boardy...
Patricia A. Boody
Aug 15, 2019
Patricia A. Boody of West Islip, New York. Age 88. Beloved wife of Thomas T. Boody. Cherished mother of Margaret (Royce) Fischer, Catherine (Michael) Henery, Thomas Jr. (Donna), Kevin (Janice), and Dennis (Eileen). Adored grandmother of 14 grandchildren. Treasured great-grandmother of 5 great-grandchildren.
Vincent W. Lange
Aug 14, 2019
Vincent W. Lange of North Babylon, NY. Age 61. Beloved husband of Cathi Lange. Adored father of Krystina Lange and Victoria Lange. Cherished brother of Eric Lange.
Eleanor R. Scholtz
Aug 12, 2019
Eleanor Regina Scholtz, of Riverhead, Wife of the Late Irving John Scholtz, passed away on August 12, 2019 she was 93. Born August 27, 1925 to Joseph and Helen Bulak. She Grew up on the farm in Aquebogue. She married Irving John Scholtz on October 31, 1948 and Resided in Riverhead. After graduating in 1944 from Riverhead High School, she...
Nancy R. Pastoressa
Aug 11, 2019
Nancy, R, Pastoressa. Of Deer Park. Age 93. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Cherished mother of Joseph (Marianne) and Nicholas (Karen). Adored grandmother to Christina, Joseph, Michael, and Samantha.
Wayne T. Clavering
Aug 10, 2019
Wayne, T, Clavering. Of Dix Hills. Age 80. Cherished father of Elisa Camisa (David), Tara, and Maura.
Catherine Basile
Aug 9, 2019
Catherine Basile of Shoreham, NY. Age 82. Beloved wife of the late Bartolo. Cherished mother of Steven (Rosalie), and Susan (Michael). Adored grandmother of Gary, Steven, and John. Treasured great-grandmother of Christian, Ava, and Emma.
Joseph A. Mancusi
Aug 8, 2019
Joseph A. Mancusi of West Islip, New York. Age 95. Beloved husband of the late Louise Mancusi. Cherished father of JoAnn, Sharon, Paul, and Anthony. Adored grandfather of 12 grandchildren.
Marie C. Merkle
Aug 6, 2019
Merkle, Marie C. of Middle Island. Age 77. Beloved wife of Albert. Cherished mother of Albert (Maureen), Stephen (Erica) and Christopher (Heather). Adored grandmother of Christina, Nicholas, Hannah, Kaylee and Justin. Memorial Funeral Mass on Friday, August 16, 2019, at 10:00am St. Frances Cabrini RC Church, Coram, NY. Inurnment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
Sheila C. Devoe
Aug 6, 2019
Sheila C. Devoe of North Babylon, NY. Age 64. Beloved wife of Arthur Devoe. Loving daughter to Helen Byron and the late Hervey. Cherished sister to Sheryl Selby and the late George, Sharlene and Richard Basso, Hervey and RoseAnn Byron. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
William F. Plackenmeyer
Aug 6, 2019
William F. Plackenmeyer of Deer Park, NY. Age 74. Beloved husband of the late Nancy. Cherished father of Kristy (Kurt), and Stacey (Joe). Adored Grandfather of Kamryn, Kyle, and Jaxon.
Brian M. Hopper
Aug 6, 2019
Brian M. Hopper of Yaphank. Age 53. Beloved husband of Debra Hopper. Cherished father of Jason, Justin, and Jonathan (Julianna). Adored grandfather of Anthony.
Rosemarie J. Hammel
Aug 5, 2019
RoseMarie Hammel, 82 born in Brooklyn, a long time resident of Bay Shore, passed Monday, August 5th surrounded by family. RoseMarie was a hair dresser by trade, also worked for Brentwood School District as a teachers assistant for 36 years. She loved volunteer work at St. Anne's church soup kitchen. She adored the traditions and culture of the Native American...
Thomas M. Pipia
Aug 5, 2019
Thomas M. Pipia of Kings Park, NY. Age 61. Beloved brother of Steven J. Pipia.
Lorraine Corrine Diers
Aug 5, 2019
Lorraine Corrine Diers of Middle Island, NY. Age 67. Cherished mother of Jennifer Dutton. 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...
Faith F. Schneider
Jul 31, 2019
Faith F. Schneider of Ridge New York. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Emil. Beloved mother of Gary (Helen), Russell (Joy), and June Segal (Jeff). Adored grandmother of 7 grandchildren.
Rosalie Manetta
Jul 30, 2019
Rosalie Manetta of Dix Hills, NY. Age 75. Beloved wife of Lewis Manetta. Cherished mother of Frank (Jill), Joseph (Mary), and Thomas (Lisa). Adored grandmother to 8 grandchildren.
Nicholas P. Zirogiannis
Jul 27, 2019
Nicholas P. Zirogiannis of Melville, New York. Age 88. Beloved husband of Vassilike. Cherished father of Jeanette. Adored grandfather of 1 grandchild.

