Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Audrey Ann Rainone

Audrey Ann Rainone

Apr 17, 2022

Audrey Ann Rainone of Deer Park. Age 86. Beloved wife to the late Carmelo S. Rainone. Cherished mother to Steven J. (Maryann) Rainone, Barbara (Jeff) Christie, and Debra (Bob) Belotti. Adored Grandmother to Nicholas, Vincent, Michael, Robert, Alexa, and Daniella.

William G. Doherty

William G. Doherty

Apr 17, 2022

William Doherty, of North Babylon age 81. Loving husband of Marie for 57 years. Cherished father to William (Laura), Robert (Christina), Lori (Tim) and George. Adored Grandfather of 8. Loving brother to Michael (Marge), Kathryn and the late Kenneth. **In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations be made to: St. Jude Childrens Hospital**

George Joseph Balboa

George Joseph Balboa

Apr 16, 2022

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...

Madeline Dolan

Madeline Dolan

Apr 13, 2022

Madeline Dolan of North Babylon. Age 81. The daughter of the late William P. Dolan and Anne C. Madeline was born in NYC, but resided in North Babylon for most of her life. She graduated from Babylon High School and SUNY Farmingdale with a degree in BA, and accepted a position at IBM in NYC as Manager of Stockholder Services....

Stella N. Macaroff

Stella N. Macaroff

Apr 13, 2022

Stella N. Macaroff of Dix Hills. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Macaroff. Cherished mother to Andrew Macaroff and Alex (Mariela) Macaroff.

Benedetta M. Piechota

Benedetta M. Piechota

Apr 13, 2022

Etta Piechota of Sayville, Age 100. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Cherished mother of Margaret (John) Ryan and Theresa (Dan) Rathod. Cherished Grandmother of 6 Grandchildren, great grandmother of 7 great grandchildren. Beloved sister of 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

Joan Young

Joan Young

Apr 12, 2022

Joan Young of Bohemia. Age 89. Beloved sister to Jaylene Chin and Aunt to Debbie Chin.

Maria  Orto

Maria Orto

Apr 12, 2022

Maria Orto of Deer Park, Age 83. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Adored mother of Gaetano (Christine) Orto, Josephine Coraci, Lucianne (Peter) Ruggia and Francesco (Paola) Orto. Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and great grandmother of 1 great grandchild. This is the organization that we would like friends and family to donate to instead of flowers. Alzheimer's Organization https://www.alz.org/?form=alz_donate...

Kathleen J. Massaro

Kathleen J. Massaro

Apr 12, 2022

Kathleen J. Massaro of Deer Park. Age 66. Beloved wife to the late John Massaro. Cherished mother to Patricia E. Massaro.

Janet Deiso

Janet Deiso

Apr 11, 2022

Grieve not… nor speak of me with tears… But laugh and talk of me as though I were beside you. I loved you so… ‘twas Heaven here with you.

Eileen Lewis

Eileen Lewis

Apr 11, 2022

Eileen Lewis of North Babylon. Age 87. Beloved wife to the late Howard B. Lewis Sr. Cherished mother to Maureen (Stephen) Weismantel, Leslie (David) Lewis-Kirshner, Howard (Cynthis) Lewis Jr., Eileen Ann Lewis. Adored Grandmother to 9.

Barbara Katherine Morris

Barbara Katherine Morris

Apr 10, 2022

A mom is a person who loves And kind, and often she knows What you have on your mind. She’s someone who listens, suggests, And defends - - A mom can be one Of your very best friends. She’s proud of your triumphs, But when things go wrong, A mom can be patient and helpful And strong. In all that...

Anthony J. Caggiano

Anthony J. Caggiano

Apr 9, 2022

Anthony J. Caggiano of Dix Hills. Beloved spouse of 26 years to Renate Caggiano. Cherished father to Anthony (Alexis) Caggiano and Bryan (Jessica) Caggiano. Adored Grandfather to Christina and Cole Caggiano. Adored brother to Michael (Barbara) Caggiano.

Wayne Pierce

Wayne Pierce

Apr 8, 2022

Wayne Pierce of West Islip, NY at age 66. Dearest husband of Virigina Pierce (Nee; Clark). Devoted father of Jason and Clint Pierce.

Anne Dietz

Anne Dietz

Apr 7, 2022

Anne Dietz of North Babylon, NY at age 89. Dearest mother of 6 loving children.

Grace Farmer Starmack

Grace Farmer Starmack

Apr 6, 2022

STARMACK, Grace Farmer, 92, of North Babylon, NY, passed away at home on April 6, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, she emigrated with her family from Scotland to New York City as a small child and was raised in Queens. Known for her love and laughter, she was an avid reader, knitter, quilter, crafter, and baker....

Barry R. Siefken

Barry R. Siefken

Apr 5, 2022

Barry R. Siefken of Bay Shore, NY on April 5, 2022 age 78. Devoted husband of Marguerite. Loving father of Michael Antonucci, Maria Scarpellini, Frank Cognetta and Denise Barnes. Cherished grandfather of 12.

Barbara Ann Luebkert

Barbara Ann Luebkert

Apr 3, 2022

Barbara Ann Luebkert of Dix Hills, NY at age 78. Loving Wife of Richard. Cherished mom of Lori Ann (Bob), Richard, Kathy (Greg), Crissy (Carl). Devoted grandma of James, Carl, Vinny, Olivia, and Sophia. Adored great grandma of Derek and Charlotte. Loving dog mom of Bailey and Jax.

Thomas C. Difiore

Thomas C. Difiore

Mar 31, 2022

Thomas C. DiFiore of Commack, NY at age 52. Treasured husband of Fadua DiFiore. Dearest son of Thomas and Roseanne DiFiore. Adored brother of Michael (Meri) DiFiore and Jeannine DiFiore. Loving uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many.

Marie E. Ahern

Marie E. Ahern

Mar 31, 2022

Marie E. Ahern of North Babylon, NY at 99 years old. Dearest mother of Thomas C. (Peg) Ahern. Devoted grandmother of Jessica (Jeff) Giel, Thomas S. Ahern, Susanne (James) Schimmenti, and Sean (Laura) Ahern. Treasured great-grandmother of 5 great-grandchildren.