Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Patience Ann Halcrow

Patience Ann Halcrow

Dec 9, 2018

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...

Harold L. Mcbride

Harold L. Mcbride

Dec 8, 2018

Harold L. McBride of Riverhead died Dec. 8, 2018. He was 87 years old. He was born in South Ozone Park on Aug. 29, 1931 to James and Frances (O’Connell) McBride. He graduated from John Adams High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953. He was the owner of Mac Air Freight in Lawrence. He...

Hazel E.  Hobson

Hazel E. Hobson

Dec 7, 2018

Hazel E. Hobson of Riverhead died Dec. 7, 2018. She was 97 years old. Born June 7, 1921, she was the daughter of Cleveland and Frances Hill Howard. She attended Southold and Greenport high schools. She married Woodrow W. Hobson on June 2, 1946. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Riverhead for more than 70 years....

Etta M. Spellman

Etta M. Spellman

Dec 6, 2018

Etta Margaret Mack Spellman transitioned into eternal glory with our Lord and Savior on December 6, 2018. She was a longtime resident and pillar in the Riverhead community, and she was a member of the Riverhead and Southampton Churches of Christ for over 50 years. Her Christianity and her family was the backbone of her life. Margaret was a Sunday...

Raymond Feis

Raymond Feis

Dec 5, 2018

Raymond Feis, age 85 of West Islip. Loving husband of Josephine. Beloved father of Louis, Joanne Dickstein and Frank. Cherished grandfather of 4 and adored great grandfather of 4.

Neil J. Mazzella

Neil J. Mazzella

Dec 4, 2018

Neil J. Mazzella of North Babylon, NY, age 87. Beloved father of Theresa Bender, Denise Layman, Maureen Manning, Diane Silano. Stephanie Jacabacci, Neil J. Jr, and the late Roseann Brooks. Adored grandfather of eleven and great grandfather of four.

Anita Karahalias

Anita Karahalias

Dec 4, 2018

Anita Karahalias of Middle Island, NY, age 58. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Ieva Kepite, and Liene Kepite. Adored grandmother of Andzelika Tislenko and Sindija Moskolenko. Cherished daughter of Brigita and the late Voldemanrs Putiks. Dear sister in law of Eugenia.

William F Sullivan

William F Sullivan

Dec 3, 2018

William F. Sullivan. Age 81. Of Riverhead. Cherished Husband of Loretta. Adored Step-father of Mark and Karl Tollefsen.

Jeanette K. Smith

Jeanette K. Smith

Dec 2, 2018

Jeanette K. Smith of Islip Terrace, NY, age 82. Beloved wife of the late Leo Smith. Loving mother of Wayne (Shari), Cynthia (Shane) Vesey, and Christopher. Adored grandmother of Stephen, Amber, and Emily.

Michael V. Merola

Michael V. Merola

Dec 2, 2018

Michael V. Merola of Floral Park, NY, age 86. Beloved father of Michael and Robert. Adored grandfather of Melissa, Jessica, and Ryan.

Anneliese D. Tirelli

Anneliese D. Tirelli

Dec 1, 2018

Anneliese D. Tirelli of Commack, NY, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Loving mother of Christine (Jean-Claude) Laforestrie, Debra (Steven) Golinowski, and Jerry (Sheila) Juskiw. Adored grandmother of eight and great grandmother of eight.

Walter Joseph Gohn

Walter Joseph Gohn

Dec 1, 2018

Walter Joseph Gohn of Dix Hills, NY, age 53. Beloved husband of Danielle. Loving father of Brianna, Gabriella, and Victoria. Dear brother of Philip and Joseph.

Thomas M. Jewels

Thomas M. Jewels

Nov 30, 2018

Thomas M. Jewels of Floral Park, NY, age 67. Beloved father of Kelly (Michael) Youse, Thomas Jewels, and Michael Jewels. Adored grandfather of Lincoln.

John S. Melton

John S. Melton

Nov 30, 2018

John S. Melton, Age 73. Beloved husband of Dianne L. Roache Melton. Cherished father of Jessica (Matt Minero), John and Paul (Melissa). Adored grandfather of Isabelle and Brianna.

Marian Z. Tomaszewski

Marian Z. Tomaszewski

Nov 27, 2018

Marian Tomaszewski age 84, of Dix Hills. Loving husband of Sylwia. Loving Father of Joseph, Alan and Marianna Jamsaeedy. Cherished grandfather of Dean and Daniel.

Dorothy J. Makohon

Dorothy J. Makohon

Nov 27, 2018

Dorothy J. Makohon of North Babylon, NY, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Richard, Dolores (Dominick) Minutoli, Joseph, and Joan (Brian) Anderson. Adored grandmother of eight and great grandmother of four.

Rose D'Amico

Rose D'Amico

Nov 26, 2018

Rose D'Amico. Of North Babylon. Age 98. Beloved Wife of the late Nicholas T. D'Amico. Cherished Mother of Nicholas ( Diana), Stephen(Maryann), Gerard(Diane) & the late Michael. Dear sister of Fran "Babe" & Angie. Adored Grandmother to 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Margaret M. Manzari

Margaret M. Manzari

Nov 26, 2018

Margaret M. Manzari, age 86 of Deer Park. Loving Mother of Darren and Gigi. Cherished Grandmother of 2 and adored Great Grandmother of 3.

Anthony T. Bonventre

Anthony T. Bonventre

Nov 25, 2018

Anthony, T, Bonventre. Of Mineola. Age 74. Beloved Husband of Mary M. Bonventre(Nee:Lawless) Cherished Father of Nancy ( Michael) Banta, Jeannette ( Anthony ) Frabizio. Adored Grandfather to 7 grandchildren.