Recent Obituaries
John J. Randazzese Jr.
Sep 9, 2018
John J. Randazzese Jr., of Deer Park, NY, age 62. Beloved husband of Lucia. Loving father of John III (Ryann), Roseann Antonacci, and Jacqueline Hutter. Adored grandfather of Jillian Hutter, and Mikayla Randazzese. Cherished brother of Christine (Charlie) Pesca, and Frances (Philip) Romano. Dear Uncle of Amanda and Michael.
Rita A. Schultz
Sep 8, 2018
Rita A. Schultz of Bay Shore, NY, age 96. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Douglas, Charles (Denise), WIlliam (Lisa), Lisa, Tracy, Michael and Dawn, and the late Joann. Adored grandmother of seven and great grandmother of nine.
Joseph J. Leccese
Sep 6, 2018
Joseph J. Leccese of Jericho, NY, age 93. Loving father of Joseph M. Leccese and Steven Leccese. Adored grandfather of Jaclyn, Lauren, and Christina.
Lilian M. Stubing
Sep 6, 2018
Lilian M. Stubing, age 95 of Ridge. Loving wife of the late John. Cherished mother of Richard (Evelyn) and the late Joan Raywolski. Adored grandmother of John, Lynn and Scott. Great Grandmother of Triston and Dominic.
Jack Booker
Sep 6, 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...
William J. Shuker
Sep 3, 2018
William J. Shuker of Ridge, Age 70. Beloved husband of Karen. Loving father of Joanne M. Weldon (Ronald), William F. Shuker, Jennifer M. Shuker, and loving stepfather of Tina M. Collazo and William M. Collazo. Adored Grandfather to Rosie, Johnathan, Kaitlyn and Andrew. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to PawsOfWar.org, 127-19 Smithtown Blvd. Nesconset,...
Susan L. Hurst
Sep 2, 2018
Susan Davies Hurst, formerly of Floral Park, Coram and Tobyhanna, Pa., died Sept. 2. Born July 31, 1947, Susan worked as a nurse for 49 years, and held true to her vow to “do no harm.” She was an avid traveler who saw the world by traveling to England, Ireland, Australia, France, Africa and Alaska. She was generous, caring and...
John J. Demeri
Aug 31, 2018
John J. Demeri, on August 31, 2018, of Bay Shore, NY. Son of Mary Demeri and the late Frank Demeri. Brother of Jean Marie Cestare. Brother-in-Law of Anthony Cestare. Uncle of Gina Martissa and Angela Cestare. Great Uncle of Giavanna.
Theresa Mary Vartolo
Aug 31, 2018
Theresa Mary Vartolo. Of Deer Park. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Vartolo. Cherished Mother of Theresa Falese ( Anthony) and Roseann. Adored Grandmother of Alex, Michael, Brielle and Jereme. Loving Great Grandmother of Eve and Adriana.
Robert E. Garbarino
Aug 31, 2018
Robert E. Garbarino. Of Deer Park. Age 79. Cherished Father of Joann Garbarino, Regina D'Elia, Amy Rudzinski, Michael Garbarino and Barbara Vanihsem. Adored Grandfather to 11 Grandchildren.
Peter T. Aglio
Aug 30, 2018
Peter T. Aglio. Of Huntington Station, formerly of Deer Park. Age 93. Cherished Father of Janice LePera and Francine Aglio.
Anthony "Butch" Caliendo
Aug 27, 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...
Monnie W. Murtha
Aug 27, 2018
Gifted Teacher Monnie Murtha Dies at 84 Monnie Sue (Wilcoxson) Murtha of Baiting Hollow, New York, died of heart failure at East End Hospice’s Kanas Center in Quiogue on Monday, August 27, 2018. Born in Walcott, Arkansas on February 13, 1934, she was 84. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, C. Rodman Murtha, and her parents, Avery...
Richard D. Solomita
Aug 27, 2018
Richard D. Solomita of Deer Park, NY, age 80. Loving father of Christine Mercer, Melissa Keener, and the late Michael Solomita. Adored grandfather of fou
Kathleen V. Wisnieski
Aug 25, 2018
Kathleen V. Wisnieski of Wrentham. Age 91. Beloved Wife of The Late Stephen Wisnieski. Cherished Mother of Michael (Lorraine) Wisnieski, Kathleen A. (John) Nylor and the late Stephen Wisnieski. Adored grandmother of Michael, Michele, Daniel, and Timothy.
Joanne Rieman
Aug 24, 2018
Joanne Rieman of Bay Shore, NY, age 82. Beloved Wife of the late Harry Rieman. Cherished Mother of Jayne Baldwin, Judy (John) Ferrara and James T. (Robert Terjesen) Rieman. Adored Grandmother of 4 and Great Grandmother of 2.
Lena N. Occhi
Aug 24, 2018
Lena Ottulich Occhi passed away Aug. 24th. She was a talented artist, and dedicated her life to serving as the link between the younger generation and our families' cultural heritage. Born in Astoria, NY in 1927 to Italian immigrants, Dominic and Maria Pellegrinelli, she was the youngest of four children (Betty, Risty, and Elsie) whom she adored. She attended Washington...
Carmen Espada-Thomas
Aug 24, 2018
Carmen Espada-Thomas of West Babylon. Age 60. Beloved Wife of John J. Thomas III. Cherished Mother of Athena C. (Xavier) Santora and Antoine A. Thompson.