Obituary - Cramer L. Harrington

Harrington – Cramer L., of Smithtown, on Tuesday February 14, 2017 at the age of 79. Dear husband of Barbara (Blessing). Beloved father of Kevin (Regina), Michael (Beth), Teri, Susan (Heath Proffitt) and Kristen (Josh Smith). Cherished grandfather of Kevin, Caroline, Molly, Katie, Sean, Megan, Ryan, Kerry, Peyton, Mark, Dean, Charlie, Gray and Grace. Adored brother of Dawne Gould. He was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School in Endicott, NY and State University of New York at Oneonta. He was a 3-sport athlete and member of the Oneonta Sports Hall of Fame. Following a brief stint as a special agent with the FBI, he spent over 45 years as an educator in NY, including Jericho, West Hills, Hauppauge, Lawrence, and Harborfields, where he retired as Superintendent.  He is considered an expert in his field of public school personnel and public school law, and finished his career as Deputy Director for Management Services at SCOPE. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed all sports including following the stats and accomplishments of his 14 grandchildren and extended family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Mass of Christian Burial will held at St. Joseph’s Church., Kings Park, NY. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to AHRC Suffolk, 2900 Vets Memorial HWY, Bohemia, NY 11716. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Margaret Palumbo

Palumbo, Margaret of St. James, NY on March 1, 2017 at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of the late John. Cherished mother of Antoinette (Vincent) Lubrano, Dominic (Diane) Palumbo and the late Phyllis Palumbo. Loving Grandmother of Nicole (Steven), Maria (Shane) and John. Raquel and Chloe. Adored Great Grandmother of Jaydan and Mason. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at St Patrick’s R.C. Church. Interment followed at Holy Rood 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 - Helen C. Russo

Russo, Helen C. of St. James, NY on February 7, 2017 at the age of 92. Loving Stepmother of Robert, Louise, Doreen, Elise and Gina. Cherished Aunt of Debra Legnon, Roseann, Teresa, Tom, Angela, Jean, Jerry. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church. Interment followed at Gate of Heaven 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 - Elizabeth Blondo

Blondo, Elizabeth, of Smithtown, NY on February 18, 2017 at the age of 98. She was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin. Cherished mother of Anna De Santis, Rachel Said, Richard Blondo, Joan Piazza and the late Lenore Demirkol, and the late baby Richard.Loving Grandmother of twelve. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the funeral home. Interment followed at St. Johns Middle Village. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Margarita Rivera

Rivera, Margarita of Smithtown, NY on February 18, 2017 at the age of 78. She was the beloved Mother of Debra (Efren) Benavides, Carlos (Nancy) Santiago, Rochelle (Enrique) Roxas and Marc A. Ruiz. Cherished Grandmother of Debra, Ramiro, Henry, Melanie, Jeramy, Alexia and Marc Jr. Loving Great Grandmother of Anjilyse, Lilah, Jayla and Mila. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the Funeral Home. Cremation followed at Washington Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home of Smithtown. Online guest book at www.hawkinsanddavisfh.com