Death Notice - Jack J.R. Shepherd

Shepherd, Jack J.R. age 88 of Hauppauge, NY passed away peacefully on October 26, 2016. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Navy WWII. He was the beloved husband of the late Janice. Cherished father of Janine, Keith (Kerry), Elizabeth and James. Loving Grandfather of  six. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the funeral home. Interment followed with Military Honors at  Long Island National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Helen Palumbo

Palumbo, Helen of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY passed away on November 2, 2016 at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent. Cherished mother of Ronald (Joan) and Robert (Karen). Adored Grandmother of Brian, Sharon, Craig, Marc and Kyle. Loving Great Grandmother of Brandon, Justin, Dylan, Christian, Vincent, Emma and Nicholas. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the funeral home. Interment followed at long Island National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Kathleen Van Cott

Van Cott, Kathleen of Smithtown, NY passed away peacefully on October 27, 2016 at the age of 65. She was the beloved wife of Ronald. Cherished mother of Keith (Danielle) and Kristy (Dominick) Mirando. Loving Grandmother of  Bryce, Jack, Joseph, Kaylee, Dominick, and Caroline. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the funeral home. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Alois William Rubenbauer

Rubenbauer,  Alois William, of Commack, NY on November 11, 2016 at the age of 81. Self employed builder of Rubenbauer Associates in Huntington. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Army and avid recreational pilot.  Beloved husband of MaryAnn. Loving father of Thomas, Patricia, Barbara (Bob) Lahey, Caroline (Glen) Fannin, Marlene (Cliff) Montick, and Alois Ryan Rubenbauer. Cherished grandfather of fourteen and great-grandfather of one. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Thomas More R.C. Church, Hauppauge. Interment followed with Military Honors at  St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. In Lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to ; DVAMC Northport, 79 Middleville Rd., Northport, NY 11768 attn: Voluntary Services. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Mary J. James

James, Mary J. of Calverton, NY originally from Sangerfield, NY on October 28, 2016. Beloved wife of Paul. Loving mother of Paula James, Patricia (Charles) Sowden, Michael (the late Lynn) James, and Lori (Edward) Friedmann. Dear grandmother of 6. Funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross R.C. Church, Nesconset, NY. Cremation was private Entombment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. She is survived by many other family members and friends. In lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com