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Margaret Ann Coughlin
Died: Saturday, November 06, 2010
Margaret Ann (Peggy) Coughlin of Ridge and formerly a 40-year resident of Shoreham died on Nov. 6. She was born on April 5, 1935, in Jackson Heights.
Mrs. Coughlin was the beloved wife of William M. Coughlin; loving mother of Michael W. Coughlin and his wife, Lisa; Noreen M. Coughlin; and Margaret C. Bangston and her husband, Kevin M.; cherished grandmother of Starr, Sloan and Shea; dear sister of Br. James Kearney, FMS; William J. Kearney and Michael J. Kearney; dear sister-in-law of John M. Coughlin, Mary Hughes, Virginia Kearney, Patricia Kearney and Diane Coughlin.
Funeral Mass Nov. 9 at St. Mark R.C. Church, Shoreham. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Little Flower Children's Services, Wading River.
Arrangements entrusted to the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes of Miller Place.
Ingrid Hellsten
Died: Saturday, November 06, 2010
Ingrid D. Hellsten, 81, of Rocky Point, died Nov. 6. Born in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and the late Sigrid (Boreson) Naesheim. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Hellsten is survived by her husband, Finn Hellsten of Rocky Point; her daughters, Linda Dunkley of Patchogue and Rhonda Fowler of Annapolis, Md.; her son, Finn Hellsten of Wading River; her sisters, Thora Casaleno of Pa. and Claudia Lenox of Ridge; and two grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Nov. 9 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, followed by interment at Washington Memorial Park, Mount Sinai.
Arrangements entrusted to the Rocky Point Funeral Home, Rocky Point.
Archer S. Drew Jr.
Died: Saturday, January 15, 2011
Archer S. Drew Jr., a longtime resident of Smithtown, passed away Jan. 15 at the age of 81.
Archer (Archie) grew up in St. Albans, Queens, and moved to South Ozone Park when he married. He and his wife, Thelma (Cooper) of Corona, Queens, subsequently lived in Springfield Gardens, for several years. He and his family moved to Smithtown in the early '60s.
Archer was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran. He later worked for the U.S. government and retired from the federal government, Department of Defense, with 30 years of service. He was the recipient of several meritorious awards.
He was considered by some to be the bionic man having had both hips replaced as well as both knees replaced and a back disc fused. Still he managed to umpire (USSSA) a number of years, for Smithtown's many softball leagues. Well regarded in this capacity, Archer was known as a knowledgeable and fair umpire — he would throw anyone out of the game, if so warranted, including spectators.
As a sports lover, he was a participant as well as an observer and an instructor. Whether it was racquetball, or volleyball, he was a champion. While president of the Smithtown Majors Bowling League, he taught youth bowling sessions for the town Recreation Department, and participated in the parent and child leagues with each of his children. He played basketball and softball for St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, in the town adult leagues and then coached and managed teams in both sports for the church.
An active member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Archer served on the altar, and was also a head usher and a counter as well as president of the church's Bowling League, and the Couples Club. He was a longtime member of the Smithtown Senior Golf Association, the one sport that he could not claim as a "champion" although he did have a hole in one and managed to win a number of tournaments with great prizes!
Archer was a delight to know and beloved by many. Endearingly called "crabby" by his oldest daughter, Joanne, the term caught on and others affectionately termed him the "old crab" or "grouchy" as some lovingly called him. His activities included membership in NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association), OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Centers) and a volunteer with SCMLK (Suffolk County Martin Luther King Jr. Commission).
Archer is mourned by his wife of close to 60 years, Thelma; sons, Richard Michael (Maria Grace), Kenneth Edward (Mary Ann); and daughters, Sheryln Liane (Christopher Allen McKittrick), Kimberly Terese (Charles Timothy Council). He was predeceased by two daughters, baby Karin Elizabeth and Joanne Michelle (Johnson).
In addition to his children, he also leaves his loving grandchildren: Felicia (William Patterson), Ariana (Ed Mowton), Tabitha Pearl (Johnson), Brittany Ann and Drew Archer (McKittrick), Erick Jamel and Jade Elizabeth Michelle (Council); great-grandchildren, Quadarius, and Santina (Patterson); and a host of beloved in-laws, many family and numerous friends.
Donations can be made to: St. Andrew's Building Fund, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787; or to American Heart Association, Long Island Region, 125 East Bethpage Road, Plainview, NY 11803.
Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, 190 East Main St., Smithtown, NY 11787, visiting will be held Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 22 and 23, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.
A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Jan. 24, at 10 am at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Smithtown.
Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to The Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown.
Shirley Schievella
Died: Friday, January 14, 2011
Age: 83
In Memoriam
Mrs. Shirley Schievella died on Jan. 14, 2011 after a long illness, at the age of 83. Shirley was well known within the Port Jefferson community, where she had lived with Dr. Pat Schievella since their marriage in 1965. At that time, Pat was teaching at Port Jefferson High School and was introduced to Shirley through her daughter Susan, one of Pat's English class students.
Shirley practiced law as a sole practitioner here in Port Jefferson after her graduation from Hofstra University in 1981. Her law degree was the culmination of some 10 years of tertiary educational qualifications, including an associate's degree at Suffolk County Community College in 1974 and a bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook in 1978. During this period Shirley also worked as an intern at Nassau/Suffolk Law Services. Shirley's academic achievements were very important to her; she had graduated from high school in 1944 but had to defer further education due to an early, wartime marriage and subsequent responsibility as a sole parent for raising two children.
Shirley's law practice focused on civil matters, including wills, matrimonial disputes, property and child custody issues. For many years she shared legal premises with Edward J. DiNunzio Esq. in Port Jefferson, to whom she was always very grateful for legal mentoring. One of Shirley's legal highlights was her recognition as Pro Bono Lawyer of the Month by the Suffolk County Bar Association in December 1998 for the almost 200 hours she devoted to Pro Bono Project clients.
Shirley's heritage included an Irish mother, with whom she was extremely close. Among the many highlights of her personal life were the wonderful experiences she shared with her daughters Andrea and Susan on their six trips to Ireland.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Pasqual S. Schievella, and their daughter, Andrea Schievella. From her first marriage, she is also survived by her children, Susan Evans and Dan Evans; her granddaughters, Jenna, Kylie and Amanda; and her great-grandchildren, Zoe, Sam, Zachary, Emma, Julia, Max and Madeleine. Through her marriage to Pat, she is survived by three stepchildren, Dale Junco, Randy Schievella and Patricia Ellis; five grandchildren, Daphne, Tim, Sara, Lauren and Matthew; and one great-grandchild, Garrett. Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Arrangements were entrusted to Moloney's Port Jefferson Station Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Mount Sinai.
Annie Farrelly
Died: Thursday, January 13, 2011
Annie Farrelly (nee Dorrian) of Sound Beach died on Jan. 13. She was born Oct. 12, 1911, in County Donagel, Ireland.
Mrs. Farrelly was the beloved wife of the late Philip D. Farrelly; loving mother of Terrence Farrelly, Margaret Lopipero, John Farrelly, Ann Piccolo and Philip Farrelly; cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of 15.
A funeral Mass was held Jan. 18 at St. Louis de Montfort R.C. Church, Sound Beach. Entombment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes of Miller Place.
Dorothy Lafiandra
Died: Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Dorothy Lafiandra of Ridge died on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the age of 72. Born in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late Felix and the late Mary (McNulty) Reifschneider. She was an antiques dealer, and owned Dottie's Porch in Moriches.
Mrs. Lafiandra is survived by her husband, Louis J. Lafiandra; her daughter, Mary Kennedy of Wading River; her son, Cataldo Lafiandra of Atlanta, Ga.; her sisters, Theresa Lafiandra of East Meadow and Rosemary Corbett of Orlando, Fla.; and seven grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Sunday, Jan. 16, at the funeral home. Interment was held the next day at Calverton National Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Rocky Point Funeral Home of Rocky Point.
August C. Napolitano
Died: Saturday, January 08, 2011
August C. Napolitano of Port Jefferson Station died on Jan. 8. He was born Dec. 2, 1935, in New York City,
Mr. Napolitano was the beloved husband of the late Anita; loving father of Betty Ann Kenyon and her husband, Gary; Ralph and his wife, Leslie; Tina Potoreiko and her husband, Doug; and Toniann Danza and her husband, Steven; cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Jessica, Angela, Anthony, Christopher and Joseph; and dear brother of Carlo.
Mr. Napolitano was a retired chief lineman with Consolidated Edison at Queens Overhead.
A funeral Mass will be held today, Jan. 13, at 9:45 am at St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church, Port Jefferson Station. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes of Miller Place.
Edmund Kos
Died: Friday, January 07, 2011
Edmund S. Kos of Miller Place passed away on Jan. 7 with his loving family at his side.
Mr. Kos was the beloved husband for more than 53 years to Beatrice Lily (LoCicero); the loving father of Catherine Ann Danowski and her husband Robert, Patricia Woods and her husband Steven, Jeanette Cleary and her husband Robert Jr., Michael, Edmund, Charles, John and his wife Diane, Thomas and Robert; the adored grandfather of Nichole, Jenna, Melissa, Brianna, Dylan and Deanna; and the devoted brother of Raymond, Christine Muchowski, Casimir and Jeanette Oteri.
A funeral Mass was held Jan. 11 at St. Louis de Montfort R.C. Church. Interment was held at Calverton National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hope House Ministries or St. Louis de Montfort Outreach would be appreciated.
Arrangements were entrusted to the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes of Miller Place.
Kenneth J. Galvin
Died: Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Kenneth J. Galvin, 76, of St. James, formerly of Brentwood, died on Jan. 4. He was a retired sergeant in the New York City Police Department, security supervisor for NBTY and board member of Sparklers.
Mr. Galvin was the beloved husband of Joan; adored father of Kenneth (Christine), Kandy (Ralph) Munoz, James (Antoinette); cherished grandfather of Nicole (Daniel) Perez, Steven, Daniel, Corinne, Victoria, Patrick and Maura; loving great-grandfather of Jared, Michala and Sienna.
A religious service was celebrated at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Smithtown. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the Vigliante family of The Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown.
John McGuire
Died: Sunday, January 02, 2011
John J. McGuire, a longtime resident of Nesconset, passed away on Jan. 2, at Stony Brook University Medical Center. Prior to his retirement, Mr. McGuire was a teacher at the Massapequa High School in Massapequa.
Mr. McGuire is survived by his wife Carol, their children: Kevin (Kerri), Cara (Matthew) Catania and Erin (Daniel) McKay; his six grandchildren: Ryan, Meghan, Riley, Connor, Quinn and Maeve; his sister, Mary; and his brother, George. He was predeceased by his siblings, the late Alexander and the late Nancy Anne.
A funeral Mass was offered on Jan. 6 at The Parish of the Holy Cross, in Nesconset. Mr. McGuire was laid to rest in the McGuire family plot at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Hauppauge.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Maher family of the St. James Funeral Home, St. James.
