Recent Obituaries
Barbara Hennigar
Jan 23, 2019
Barbara Hennigar of Bay Shore, NY, age 78. Beloved mother of Debra (Angelo) Saccente, Sandra Parisi, Elizabeth (Joe) Springsteen, Lori (Peter) Messina, and Christine Kern. Loving grandmother of nine and great grandmother of two.
Luis Carlos Munoz
Jan 23, 2019
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...
Victor Gruberth
Jan 20, 2019
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...
Maureen Porter
Jan 20, 2019
Maureen Porter of Riverhead died Jan. 20 at her home. She was 70.She was born Aug. 26, 1948, in the Bronx to William and Marion (Healy) Cosgrove. Ms. Porter worked as a certified drug and alcohol counselor for Maryhaven Steps to Life in Riverhead. Predeceased by her husband, Ben, she is survived by her sons, Matthew (Paula) Melis,Michael Melis and...
John M. Rappold
Jan 19, 2019
Obituary for John M. Rappold John M. Rappold, age 66, of Yaphank, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Stony Brook University Hospital, surrounded by his family. John was born January 22, 1952 in Jamaica, New York to Dorothy and Carl Rappold. He was raised in Yaphank, New York with his siblings, Carol, Carl, Robbie, and Maureen, where...
Anthony J. Mormando
Jan 18, 2019
Anthony J. Mormando of Ridge, age 92. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Donna Desantis, Janet (Douglas) Calapa. Cherished grandfather of 4 and adored great grandfather of 2. Loving brother of Robert and Richard.
Francesco Palermo
Jan 14, 2019
Francesco Palermo of Middle Island, New York, age 79. Beloved husband of Mary (nee De Meo). Cherished father of Frank (Clotilde) and Christina (Anthony). Adored grandfather of 4.
Robert "Bobby" D. Brown
Jan 12, 2019
He was born Jan. 18, 1970, in Riverhead to Robert A. Brown and Dolores E. Hobson. He graduated from Riverhead High School in 1988. He worked for LIDDS in Medford. Family members said he enjoyed his pets, Brooks, Jax and Harley, tattoos, working out, music, playing video games and making homemade meat sauce. Predeceased by his mother, Dolores A. Hobson...
Luisa Tavella
Jan 12, 2019
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...
Cynthia Church
Jan 12, 2019
Cynthia Church of Riverhead died Jan. 12, 2019, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Port Jefferson. She was 61. She was born Aug. 1, 1957, in Bay Shore to Barbara J. (Horsefield) and John W. Church Sr. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Brian Turner; her children, Debra...
Judith A. Blake
Jan 11, 2019
Judith A. Blake of Riverhead died Jan. 11, 2019 at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care. She was 74 years old. Born in New Britain, Connecticut on Dec. 7, 1944, she was the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth (Blackmore) Venegas. She is survived by her husband Ronald, her children Jeff (Barbara) Blake, Deborah (Vincent) Frasca and Lauren (Christopher) Hatch, her...
Casper S. Garrett
Jan 11, 2019
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...
Frances C. Malinowski
Jan 9, 2019
Frances C. Malinowski of Dix Hills, NY age 82. Beloved wife of the late John. Cherished mother of Cynthia Ann Schiraldi and John Malinowski. Adored grandmother of 4.
Philip Giaccone
Jan 9, 2019
Afterglow 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...
Maria Musacchia
Jan 7, 2019
Maria Musacchia (Nee Militello), of Dix Hills, Age 75. Loving wife of the late Carmelo Musacchia. Loving mother of Leo Musacchia and Mary Jo (Felix) Russo. Cherished Grandmother of Daniel Russo. Devoted sister of Antonino Militello, Giosina DiFilippo, Tommasa Rosini, Giovanna Bonasera, and the late Peter Militello. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to: The Lustgarten Foundation 415...
Giovanni Musacchia
Jan 5, 2019
Giovanni Musacchia, Of Dix Hills, Age 82. Beloved Husband of Franca Musacchia. Cherished Father to John Jr.( Melissa), Leo (Dana), and Nick (Danielle). Adored Grandfather to six grandchildren. Loving Brother to Rosa, Nick and the late Carmelo Musacchia. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to: ADRS- Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center https://www.adrcinc.org/Campaigns/Donate.asp At this time, the...
Mary Ann Galterio
Jan 5, 2019
Mary Ann Galterio, age 101 of South Jamesport. Loving wife of the late Mario. Beloved father of Catherine Moran, Vincent, and Joanne Giacone. Cherished grandmother of 5 and Adored great grandmother of 4.