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Florence Mcbride

Florence Mcbride

Apr 21, 2023

Florence McBride of Riverhead, NY at age 87. Cherished mother of Chris L. McBride. Devoted grandmother of Amanda and Nicole. 

Catherine Curcio

Catherine Curcio

Apr 20, 2023

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 happy memories that I leave

when life is done.

Elizabeth Ann Tenebruso

Elizabeth Ann Tenebruso

Apr 20, 2023

A Bright New World

We feel so sad when those we love

Are touched by death’s dark hand,

But it would ease our sorrow

If we could but understand

That death is just a gateway

That all men must pass through

And on the other side of death,

In a world that’s bright and new,

Our loved ones wait to welcome us

To that land free from all tears

Where joy...

Eileen A. Delucia

Eileen A. Delucia

Apr 19, 2023

Eileen A. Delucia, of North Babylon, New York, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Pat J. DeLucia. Cherished mother of Laurie (John) Kreuzburg. Adored grandmother of Heather Sutton and Alexandria, "Lexi" Kreuzburg. A private cremation has been scheduled. Please check back on our website for future updates regarding memorial services.

Vincenza Bessler

Vincenza Bessler

Apr 18, 2023

Vincenza Bessler of Rosedale, NY at 93 years old, surrounded by her loving family. Dearest wife of the Late Paul Bessler. Adored sister of Anthony (Mary) Zucchero. Beloved aunt of Marybeth (Paul) Wenz, Joseph (Jennifer) Zucchero, and Debra Ann Zucchero. Devoted great-aunt of Ryan, Anthony, Michael, Ella, Charles. 

Gary Peter Benjamin

Gary Peter Benjamin

Apr 16, 2023

GARY PETER BENJAMIN, 78 of Riverhead, formerly of Hampton Bays was called home on April 16, 2023. Beloved Father to Celeste Benjamin (Michael) Tracy, Vanessa Benjamin (Carl) Rus, and Gregory Gary Benjamin. Loving Grandfather to Mary Emmanuelle Tracy and Veronica Ruth Benjamin, and a caring brother to Robert Benjamin. Gary’s beloved and devoted wife Ruth Benjamin Velez and sister Arlene...

Rufina M. Dacanay

Rufina M. Dacanay

Apr 16, 2023

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 happy memories that I leave

when life is done.

Frederick C. Meyer II

Frederick C. Meyer II

Apr 16, 2023

We thought of you

With love today,

But that is nothing new.

We thought about

You yesterday,

And days before that too.

We think of you in silence,

We often speak your name.

Now all we have is memories

And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake

With which we’ll never part.

God has you in his keeping.

We have you in our heart

Bernadette M. Dattoma

Bernadette M. Dattoma

Apr 16, 2023

Bernadette M. Dattoma, age 88. Cherised mother of Joseph (Annemarie) Dattoma, Vito (Debra) Dattoma and Nicholas Dattoma. Adored grandmother of Edward, Shawn, Anthony and Gianina.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Respect Life.

Constantine Masotto

Constantine Masotto

Apr 15, 2023

Masotto, Constantine “Jerry” of Middle Island, NY on April 15, 2023 in his 82nd year. Proud owner of Cow Palace. Beloved Husband of Emily. Devoted father of Fran Piazza (Charles), Tino Masotto, Debbie Tietjen, Emily Trocchio (Joe), Maria DiPiazza (Dan), Teresa Darin, Bill Cahill and Michael Cahill. Loving brother of 8 survived by 3. Adored Grandfather of Georgeanna, Natalie (Jonathan),...

Donna Ellen Scarano

Donna Ellen Scarano

Apr 14, 2023

Donna was born in Seoul Korea, she was a wonderful wife survived by her husband Richard. She was an Amazing Mother to her Son Richard Scarano JR. (Daughter in law Ashley) and her Daughter Melissa Scarano Schafer (Son in law Jason).

She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed every single day.

Frank Kenneth Pfister

Frank Kenneth Pfister

Apr 14, 2023

Pfister, Frank Kenneth, Our Gentle Giant, of Port Washington, NY on April 14, 2023 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia. Devoted father of David (Jennifer). Loving Brother of many. Survived by William and Fred. Adored Grandfather of Ryan and Patrick.

Frank was one of the original employees of Abilities, Inc., now Viscardi Center.

Donations in lieu of flowers...

John P. Gaffney

John P. Gaffney

Apr 13, 2023

John P. Gaffney, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Anne Gaffney. Cherished uncle to Patricia Stanley. 

Anna Degrottole

Anna Degrottole

Apr 12, 2023

In Lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia:

https://www.chop.edu/giving/get-involved

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...

Bruce Edwards

Bruce Edwards

Apr 11, 2023

Bruce Edwards, aka Buddy, having resided in Calverton NY where he was also called into the heavens on April 11, 2023 at the wise age of 76. He was born a true New Yorker in Manhattan during the booming year of 1946, as a strong and loving scorpio on November 14 to both Wilber and Mildred Edwards.

Buddy is survived by...

Joan Marie Zebrowski

Joan Marie Zebrowski

Apr 11, 2023

Joan Zebrowski has passed after 50 days of battling with an illness, survived by her best friend, love of her life and husband of nearly 60 years, Robert, sons Bob and Bill, daughters-in-law Marcy and Carolann, grandsons Thomas (Danielle), Hunter, and Evan, and her siblings, Stanley (Ginger), Nancy and Karen. Preceded by her brothers Bill, Jack, and Jeff, her brother...

Edward V. Bochan

Edward V. Bochan

Apr 10, 2023

A memorial mass will be held for Edward V. Bochan on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 11:45am at Saint Matthew R.C. Church, 

35 N Service Rd, Dix Hills, NY 11746.

I am home in heaven, dear ones;

Oh, so happy and so bright!

There is perfect joy and beauty

In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over,

Every restless tossing passed;

I am now at...

 Francine D'Atri

Francine D'Atri

Apr 10, 2023

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 memories that I leave

when life is done.

Grace Tesoriero D'Ambra

Grace Tesoriero D'Ambra

Apr 9, 2023

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 memories that I leave

when life is done.

Henry Thomas Jones

Henry Thomas Jones

Apr 9, 2023

Henry ( Jonesey and son ) Jones, 79 years old, husband, father, grandfather, ordained deacon, and dear friend to many, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 9, 2023. In his loving home. Deacon Jones was a member of Greater Love Deliverance Center under the leadership of Bishop Troy R. Johnson of the Bronx, New York.

Deacon Jonesey loved...