Obituaries

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Madelyne Distefano

Madelyne Distefano

Jul 29, 2023

Madelyne Distefano, a beloved wife, mother, and homemaker, has passed away at the age of 86. She was born on May 1, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, and she peacefully departed from this world on July 29, 2023 at Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Home in West Islip, NY.Madelyne was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to her family. As...

Mark Anthony Vonatzski

Mark Anthony Vonatzski

Jul 28, 2023

Vonatzski, Mark Anthony, 62, of Flanders passed away on July 28, 2023. Born and raised in Flanders. After school he joined with his father working as a bayman on Peconic Bay. He met the love of his life Kim in 2008 and they were married in 2011. They had their two children Mark Jr. and Alex shortly thereafter. He is...

Daniel A. Palumbo

Daniel A. Palumbo

Jul 27, 2023

Daniel Alfred Palumbo, 84, passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2023, surrounded by his family.

 

Daniel was born March 16th, 1939 to Daniel and Josephine Palumbo in Coney Island, Brooklyn. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. In 1958, while home on leave, Danny met Anna, when set up on a blind date,...

Marie R. Pagano

Marie R. Pagano

Jul 25, 2023

Marie R. Pagano, a beloved homemaker, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023, in East Northport, New York. She was born on September 26, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York. Marie will be remembered as a devoted daughter, mother, and friend to many.Marie dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home for her family. Her selflessness and nurturing spirit...

Stephanie J. Fiato

Stephanie J. Fiato

Jul 23, 2023

Stephanie J. Fiato, age 87. Cherished daughter to the late James J. and the late Fortunata Fiato. Adored sister of Joseph (Arline), and Rose (the Late Anthony) Borriello.  Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.

 

In Lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Donate now to St. Jude...

Joann M. Cali

Joann M. Cali

Jul 23, 2023

Joann M. Cali, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on July 23, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on February 14, 1947, she dedicated her life to caring for and cherishing her family.Joann's warm and nurturing spirit always shone brightest when she was surrounded by her grandchildren. She treasured every moment spent with them, creating priceless memories that...

Patricia A. Casamassa

Patricia A. Casamassa

Jul 23, 2023

Patricia A. Casamassa of North Babylon, age 69. Beloved wife of the late Richard A. Casamassa. Cherished mother of David J. Casamassa. Adored grandmother to Alyssa, Amanda, Andrea and Andrew.

Joseph John LoFaro

Joseph John LoFaro

Jul 20, 2023

Joseph John LoFaro, beloved son, brother, uncle, and member of the community, passed away on July 20, 2023, at the age of 79. Joseph was born on June 20, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York to Dominick and Lola LoFaro. He will be deeply missed by his surviving family and numerous friends.Joseph had a fulfilling career as the owner and operator...

Erich Karl Bugasch

Erich Karl Bugasch

Jul 17, 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...

Olga Jovine

Olga Jovine

Jul 17, 2023

Olga Jovine, a caring and loveable individual, passed away on July 17, 2023. Born on July 6, 1960, in Bronx, New York. Her departure has left her family and friends grieving the loss of a beloved wife, mother, and friend.Olga cherished her role as a wife and mother. Her husband, John Jovine, stood by her side as they built a...

Michael V. Cella

Michael V. Cella

Jul 17, 2023

Michael V. Cella of North Babylon, at age 71. Beloved husband of Mary Cella. Cherished father of Danielle (Joseph) Ruggiero and Kristina (Derek) Lapinski. Adored grandfather to Chase, Dylan, and Nadia. Dearest brother to Daniel, Joanne, Dianne and Patti. Loving son of Marie and Victor. 

Anthony F. Yacullo

Anthony F. Yacullo

Jul 17, 2023

Anthony F. Yacullo, age 94. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Yacullo. Cherished father of Patricia (Robert) Venezia, Anthony Yacullo, Thomas (Nancy) Yacullo, Lan (Kenny) Nong and the late Steven Yacullo. Adored grandfather to Brittany, Robert, Joseph, Leigha, Thomas, Michael, Aaron, Aiden, and many fostered children.

Laura Ann Figurny

Laura Ann Figurny

Jul 16, 2023

Figurny, Laura Ann, 63, of Mattituck, NY, passed away on July 16, 2023, at the Kanas Hospice Center in Quiogue, NY. She was born in Riverhead, NY.Laura was preceded in passing by her father Joseph Wanat. Her survivors include her daughter Jayme Figurny, son Michael Figurny, sister Jo Ann Young and her husband Allyn and their sons Timothy Young and...

Matthew D. Wayne

Matthew D. Wayne

Jul 16, 2023

Our Loving Son, Matthew David Wayne, 35 years young, passed away on July 16th, 2023.  He was a loving Son, Brother and Nephew, as well as a great friend of many.  He will always be remembered for his humor, his love for his favorite football team, the Jets, his contagious smile, for the way he would always remember to say,...

Stacey Margaret Maroney

Stacey Margaret Maroney

Jul 15, 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...

Daniel Michael Bivona

Daniel Michael Bivona

Jul 15, 2023

Daniel Michael Bivona, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 15, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born on November 3, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York. Daniel was a kind and caring man who will be deeply missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. His warm heart and gentle nature...

Michael Joseph Castellano

Michael Joseph Castellano

Jul 15, 2023

Michael Joseph Castellano, a man of remarkable character and determination, passed away on July 15, 2023. Born on September 9, 1952 in Mineola, NY, Michael's life was filled with love, laughter, and a remarkable zest for life. From a young age, it was clear that Michael possessed an entrepreneurial spirit. He established his own successful business as an electrical contractor,...

Frank R. Schiavone

Frank R. Schiavone

Jul 14, 2023

Frank R. Schiavone, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 14, 2023, at the age of 85. Born on June 15, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, Frank's life was a testament of hard work, creative talents, dedication and love for his family.Frank will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 59 years, Lucy  (Amato).  They first met when...

James R. Ford

James R. Ford

Jul 14, 2023

James R. Ford of West Islip, age 69. Beloved husband of Patricia. Cherished father of James Jr. (Lauren), Joseph (Danielle), Daniel (Jennifer). Adored grandfather to 6 grandchildren.