Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Angela Manetta

Angela Manetta

Nov 21, 2021

Angela Manetta of Dix Hills. Age 95. Devoted wife of the late Anthony Manetta. Cherished mother to Carol Ann (Jerry) Nuzzi, Celesta Manetta and the late Anthony Manetta. Adored grandmother to Anthony Manetta, Christine Nuzzi, Michael Nuzzi and Gina Gagliardi and Great Grandmother to 7.

James White

James White

Nov 20, 2021

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...

Josephine Bonacasa

Josephine Bonacasa

Nov 20, 2021

Josephine Bonacasa of Deer Park. Age 91. Beloved wife to the late Leo Bonacasa. Cherished mother to Joanne, Peter, Anthony, Nancy Bonacasa and the late AnnaMarie Mannino. Adored Grandmother to 8 and Great Grandmother to 15. In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Marjorie M. Cogle

Marjorie M. Cogle

Nov 19, 2021

Marjorie Millicent-May Cogle, was a virtuous woman loved by all. She was born on September 2, 1940 in Kingston, Jamaica to Beryl Williamson and Joseph Cogle. Marjorie also known as (Mama) had a heart of pure gold. She was a kind, humble and gentle spirited woman who loved and cared for all children dearly. Marjorie enjoyed sharing, so always giving...

Alfonso Taormina

Alfonso Taormina

Nov 18, 2021

Alfonso Taormina of Middle Island, NY at age 75. Beloved husband of Alice Taormina. Dearest father of Lisa Fritz and Wendy Fritz. Adored brother of Margaret DeSantis.

John Joseph Funk, Sr.

John Joseph Funk, Sr.

Nov 18, 2021

John Joseph Funk, Sr. of Medford, NY at age 90. Beloved husband of Anne Funk (Nee: Tassi). Adored father of Anne (Keith) Devery, John Jr., and Karen Funk. Cherished grandfather of 5 grandchildren. Dearest great-grandfather of 9 great-grandchildren. Devoted great-great-grandfather of 1 great-great-grandson.

Patricia F. Schopps

Patricia F. Schopps

Nov 17, 2021

Patricia F. Schopps of Shoreham, NY at age 89. Beloved wife of Richard W. Schopps. Dearest mother of Carol (Jimmy ) and Lynne Spollen. Cherished grandmother of 5 grandchildren. Adored great-grandmother of 7 great-grandchildren.

Becky Smith

Becky Smith

Nov 17, 2021

Becky Smith of Holbrook, NY at age 64. Loving mother of Bonnie O'Neal, Robbin Smith, Leondra Smith, Rhonda Smith, Thomas Smith, Jr., James Smith, and Tawana Smith. Cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren. Adored great-grandmother of 1 great-grandchild.

Anthony Alfred Lombardi

Anthony Alfred Lombardi

Nov 16, 2021

Anthony Lombardi, 45, formerly of Lake Luzerne, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 16 at his home in Queens. Anthony was born on November 10, 1976 in Long Island. He graduated from Hadley-Luzerne High School in 1994, where he was a member of the basketball, baseball, soccer & tennis teams. While in college, Anthony spent his summers as a camp...

Patricia Peters

Patricia Peters

Nov 16, 2021

Patricia Peters of Yaphank, NY at age 81. Dearest mother of William (Virginia) Peters. Adored grandmother of Courtney and Nicole. Treasured great-grandmother of Bryce and Gavin.

George T. Pappas

George T. Pappas

Nov 16, 2021

George T. Pappas of Deer Park. Age 90. Beloved husband to Nina Pappas. Cherished father to Theodore (Joanne) Pappas, Susan (Herb) Rakebrand and Robert (Enass) Pappas. Adored Grandfather to 7 and Great Grandfather to 2.

Catherine Williams

Catherine Williams

Nov 15, 2021

Catherine Williams of Deer Park. Age 89. Beloved wife to Trevor Williams. Cherished mother to Ann Laviero, Kathy Sorace, Trevor Williams and Debbie Kurt. Adored Grandmother to 8.

George F. Stokes

George F. Stokes

Nov 15, 2021

George F. Stokes of Middle Island, NY at age 92. Treasured husband of Joan G. Stokes (Nee: Giardina). Cherished father of Deborah (Ed) Calvano, Stefanie Stokes, and Christopher (Lisa) Stokes. Adored grandfather of Edward (Elizabeth) George Calvano, Dana (Elizabeth) Marie Zanolli, Christopher James Stokes, and Zachary Stokes. Dearest great-grandfather of Emma Grace Calvano, Easton William Zanolli, Wyatt Stokes, and Edward...

Cosima R. Sessa

Cosima R. Sessa

Nov 14, 2021

Cosima R. Sessa of Dix Hills. Age 63. Beloved wife to Michael Sessa. Cherished mother to Alysia R. Sessa. Adored sister to Bert (Mary Ann) Smeraldi.

John P. Sperando

John P. Sperando

Nov 12, 2021

John P. Sperando of North Babylon, NY at age 86. Beloved husband of Antoinette Sperando (Nee: DiStefano). Dearest father of Joanne Sperando and The Late John Sperando. Adored father-in-law of Shelley. Treasured grandfather of 2 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to: Pulmonary Hypertension Association www.phassociation.org