Death Notice - Joann Hardina

HARDINA— Joann, Age 74, of Farmingville, passed on September 29, 2015. Beloved wife of Frank. Cherished mother of Frank and Kim (Michael) Lugo. Adored grandmother of Frank, Michael and Vincent. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R.C. Church in Ronkonkoma. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joann’s name to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or  The Ronald McDonald House. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Salvatore Messina

MESSINA- Salvatore, Age 85, of Ronkonkoma, passed on September 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Amalia and the late Mary. Loving father of Carl (Heidi), Dominick, Charles (Bobbi), Gina (Dave) Hurst and Natalie (Michael) Paolucci. Cherished grandfather of 14. Adored great-grandfather of 3. Devoted brother of Grace Lomonic, Josephine De Angelo and John Messina. Funeral Service was celebrated at Nesconset Christian Church. Entombment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Joyce M. USS

USS- Joyce M., Age 69, of Smithtown, passed on September 27, 2015. Beloved wife of George. Adored mother of Michael, Gregory (Laura) and Brian (Jennifer). Cherished grandmother of 6. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s RC Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Domenick M. Certoma

CERTOMA—Domenick M., Age 101, of St. James, passed on September 11, 2015. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Proud World War II Veteran. United States Army. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Cherised father of Joanne (Peter) Rooney, James (Lorraine Saulino), and Michael (Susan). Adored grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 8. Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Vivian Downs

DOWNS— Vivian V., Age 75, of New Port Richey, FL, passed on September 21, 2015. Beloved wife of William. Cherished mother of Scott and step-mother of Gina Marie O’Dell and William Downs. Adored sister of Kenneth, John, Nancy, Debbie, Victoria and Randi. Loving grandmother of 3. Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. Entombment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com