Obituary - Leonarda (Nadine) Cassata Calio

Calio, Leonarda (Nadine) Cassata, Age 99, of Hauppauge, NY, formerly of Whitestone, passed on December 23, 2012. Beloved wife of Thomas for 63 years. Loving mother of JoAnne (Frank) DiMartino and Paul (Virginia) Calio. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Christina, Andrew, and Thomas. Adored great-grandmother of Jacob.

Funeral mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home and Vigliante family. 190 E. Main Street, Smithtown,, L.I., N.Y. www.branch

Obituary - James G. Raleigh

Raleigh, James G. age 77 of Miller Place, NY died on December 7, 2012. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Proud Korean War Veteran United States Army.

He was the beloved husband of Carol Ann. Devoted father of James J. (Cindy), Mary-Jeanne (Michael), Michael J. (Karen), Thomas W. (Maryann) and John P. (Donna). Loving Grandfather of eighteen

Cherished brother of Kay, Gene, Ray and the late Jack and late Michael

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Louis de Montfort R.C. Church, Sound Beach, NY. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home and Vigliante family. 551 Rte 25A, Miller Place, N.Y. www.branchfh.com

Obituary - James F. Riley

Riley, James F., of Smithtown, NY, on December 5, 2012. They Shall Not Be Forgotten Proud Veteran Vietnam. United States Navy. Retired NYPD Sergeant. Beloved Husband of Mary. Loving father of Megan and Jimmy. Adored brother of Linda and Michael.

Funeral mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s RC Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home and Vigliante family. 190 East Main St., Smithtown, L.I., N.Y. www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Thomas R. O'Donnell

O’Donnell, Thomas R. of Massapequa, NY passed away on November 30, 2012 at the age of 83.  After serving his country in the Navy, he became a member of the Theatrical Teamsters Local 817.  He rose to become its President, a position he held for fifty years, retiring in March of this year.  An influential figure in not just the Labor Movement, but the Entertainment Industry as well, he pioneered an innovative, collectively bargained scholarship fund that enabled the dependent children of all members of Local 817 to attend college cost free.  He is survived by his three children, Edward, Thomas J., and Christine, 9 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild. 

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic in Massapequa, NY. Interment followed at Greenfield Cemetery. 

In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made to the Thomas R. O’Donnell Scholarship Fund Care of Local 817 127 Cuttermill Rd. Great Neck, NY 11021.

Arrangements were entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home and Vigliante Family.  190 East Main Street, Smithtown, L.I., N.Y. www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Ethel Hoffman

Hoffman, Ethel, Age 97, of Hauppauge, NY, passed away on December 4, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Charles & Ellen, and Ronald & Valerie. Cherished grandmother of Ellen, Lori, Greg, Christina, StaciAnn, Ron Jr., Victoria, and Melissa. Dear  great-grandmother of Dylan, Taylor, Jack, Matteo, Christopher, Sara, Kayleigh, Marty, and William.

Funeral Service was celebrated St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at Smithtown Cemetery, Smithtown, NY. 

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home and Vigliante family. 190 East Main St., Smithtown, L.I., N.Y. www.branchfh.com