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Kathleen Johnston
Died: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Kathleen M. Johnston (née Fountaine) of Coram died Feb. 18. She was the beloved wife of the late James Vincent; loving mother of Maryann (James), Kathleen (James), John, Judy (Joe), Nancy (Tony), Joseph (Ann) and the late James Vincent Jr.; cherished grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 10; devoted sister of Daniel Fountaine. She is predeceased by six loving brothers.
Arrangements were entrusted to the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes of Miller Place.
Catherine J. Riley
Died: Monday, April 23, 2012
Catherine J. Riley of Port Jefferson died on April 23. She was born
July 10, 1929, in Middle Village. She was the beloved wife of the late James Riley, and loving mother of the late Scott Riley.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home today, Thursday, April 26, at 10 am at 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes of Port Jefferson Station.
Johanna Famera
Died: Sunday, April 22, 2012
Johanna Boyd Famera of Port Jefferson Station and Stony Brook died on April 22.
She was the wife of the late Charles Jr.; loving mother of Charles B. and Kerry F. Aspinall and her husband, John; devoted grandmother of Scott and Ryan; and adored sister of Irene Farmer and the late Abbie Kerr.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, today, Thursday, April 26, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 27, at 10 am, with interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 245 Old Country Road, Melville, NY 11747.
Arrangements were entrusted to the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes of Miller Place.
John H. Newell Jr.
Died: Thursday, April 19, 2012
The Halesite Fire Department mourns the loss of Ex-Chief and 73-year member John “Butch” Newell Jr. He passed away on April 19 at the age of 94.
Butch was the second of three generations of Halesite chiefs. He followed his father into the volunteer fire service in 1935, joining Halesite when he was 17. He worked his way up the ranks of the engine company and eventually reached the office his father held, Chief of Department, in 1954. His son, John Newell III, would later become Chief in 1988.
Butch’s term saw serious fires at residences on Fort Hill Road and Harmony Road. He was also in charge at a fire that destroyed an abandoned casino on the grounds of the Huntington Crescent Club in 1953. In 1955, Butch was awarded the McAuliffe Medal for his efforts to rescue a distraught man who drove his car into Huntington Harbor at the town dock in Halesite. Butch had the presence of mind to grab one of Halesite’s Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus air packs before he dove in. He helped free the driver from the submerged car and brought him to the surface.
Born in Brooklyn on July 21, 1917, his family later moved to Halesite where a young John Newell immediately became part of the Halesite Fire Department family through his father, John Newell Sr. Like many in his generation, Butch took a break from volunteering in the fire service in order to serve his country during World War II. He was in the Army Air Forces from 1942-46.
He got his nickname, “Butch,” during the time he delivered meat for a local butcher. He also worked at Huntington Coach Corporation, where he met his wife, Ruth. The majority of Butch’s career was spent as a Houseman at the Halesite Fire Department — a position he held for 26 years before his retirement.
At Halesite’s 100th anniversary in 2001, Butch was the department’s most senior firefighter with 66 years of service. In May of 2008, Butch transferred to the Lifetime Membership Company after having served a record 73 years.
Services for Ex-Chief Newell were held on Sunday, April 22, in Huntington Station.
Pictured: John Newell Jr. at a fire, left, and John Newell Jr., above right, and his son, John Newell III, left, who both served as Chief of the Halesite Fire Department along with John Newell Sr.
Randall Schievella
Died: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Randall James Schievella, 58, passed away quietly at his home in Marstons Mills, Mass., on April 19, due to an acute illness.
Randy was born
in Manhattan on Aug. 13, 1953. He is survived by his beloved wife Susan Eileen; children Lauren Nicole Sullivan, Matthew Brian Schievella and son-in-law Joseph Thomas Sullivan Jr.; sisters Dale, Patricia and Andrea; stepsiblings Susan and Daniel; and his faithful dog Thatcher. Randy was the son of Pasqual and Rebecca Schievella and stepmother Shirley Schievella.
Randy was a longtime member of the Rotary Club in Stowe, Vt. His passions included Social Security education, arguing politics, supporting the Cotuit Athletic Association of Cape Cod and rooting for the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. These and other activities were often enjoyed with cigar in hand.
The service will be held at Washington Memorial Park in Mount Sinai on April 27, at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cotuit Athletic Association would be appreciated (c/o Paul Logan, P.O. Box 411, Cotuit MA, 02635).
There are no words to convey our appreciation and gratitude to all of our friends.
Anna Stavrides
Died: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Anna Stavrides, 83, was taken from us by our Lord after having suffered from a long illness. Born in Greece, Macedonia, an orphan, she was a survivor of those horrific war years. Fortunately for her, in 1946 she came to America as the war bride of her beloved husband, James, (+1978) and quickly adopted her host country where she then dedicated herself to family as well as to civic duties. To wit; 54 years (past president) of the St. James Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary; 61-year member of the American Legion Sherman Brothers Lodge 1152; 62-year member of the Daughters of Penelope. She received the Volunteer Service Award by the President’s Oval Office for her lifelong contributions to community service.
Anna is survived by her adoring children Susan (Joseph) and Peter (Ursula); her granddaughter Nina (Matthias); her great-grandchildren Amelie and Leonidas; her nieces Margo (Kirby), Daphne and Thalia; and by her cousins Sultana (Pete), Katina and James.
A funeral service was held at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Port Jefferson, followed by a luncheon reception at the St. James Fire Department. “She who lives on in the hearts of those who loved her never dies.”
Arrangements were entrusted to the Maher Family of the St. James Funeral Home in St. James.
Irene Liga
Died: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Irene Liga, 81 of Ridge, died Wednesday, April 18. Born in Jamaica, she was the daughter of the late Michael and the late Mary (Gorchi) Klencinsky. She was a clerk, employed by Chub & Sons, in New York City.
Survived by her husband, John Liga; one daughter, Eileen Swedberg of Port Jefferson Station, and two sons, John Liga of Florida, and Gary Liga of Virginia; one brother, Edward Klecinsky of California; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by her brother, Michael Klecinsky.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, April 21, at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, Rocky Point. Interment followed in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Judith Ann O’Brien
Died: Monday, April 16, 2012
Judith Ann O’Brien, 72, of Middle Island, died Monday, April 16. Born in Freeport, she was the daughter of the late Harold and the late Elizabeth (Schaardt) Mansfield.
She was a nurse’s aide, employed in Nassau City.
Mrs. O’Brien is survived by her husband, Dennis O’Brien, and two sisters, Elizabeth De Kanchuk of Smithtown and Adriean Degan of Tennessee.
A private cremation was arranged by family. A memorial Mass was held at St. Amslem’s Church on April 22.
Arrangements were entrusted to Rocky Point Funeral Home of Rocky Point.
Frank J. Sesti
Died: Monday, April 16, 2012
Frank J. Sesti, age 80, of Smithtown, died on April 16.
He was the beloved husband of Maria; devoted father of Robert, Richard (Angela) and Mark (Barbara); cherished grandfather of five; loving brother of Sadie, Lucy, Geraldine and the late Frances.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Thomas More R.C. Church. Entombment followed at St. Charles Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Vigliante family of The Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown.
Charles Urban
Died: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Charles Urban, 81, of Port Jefferson, died April 4. He was born
April 12, 1930, in Wyoming, PA, the son of Charles and Emma Urban.
He was a retired vice-president of manufacturing for Entenmann’s Bakery Inc.
Mr. Urban is survived by his daughters, Janet Wood and Nancy (Henry) Ellis; son, Richard; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Theresa, Emily and Mary.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta; and brothers, John and Thomas.
Services were held at Infant Jesus RC Church on April 11. Entombment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Please visit www.bryantfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
Loretta Morbillo
Died: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Loretta Morbillo, age 84, died on April 10. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of Jane Loeb; cherished grandmother of Melissa, Frank, Erika and Christopher; devoted great-grandmother of Zoe, Olivia and Michael.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held April 16 at Sts. Philip and James R.C. Church, St. James. Burial followed at Calverton National Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to Fives Smithtown Funeral Home.
Johanna deLeyer
Died: Friday, June 22, 2012
Johanna deLeyer, age 86, a longtime resident of Nissequogue and St. James, died on June 22.
She was the cherished mother of Joseph, Harriet, Marty, Billy, Haike, Andre, John and Anna Marie; loving grandma of 14 and great-grandma of one.
A funeral Mass was held June 25 at the Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church. Interment followed at St. James Episcopal Cemetery, St. James.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Maher Family of the St. James Funeral Home, in St. James.
Jeanette Veronica Bruno
Died: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Jeanette Veronica Bruno, age 74 of Smithtown, died on June 20.
She was the beloved wife of Anthony; loving mother of Jennifer (Christopher) Attanasio; adored Nana of Anthony and Giovanni.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown.
Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Vigliante family of The Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown, www.branchfh.com.
