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

Death Notice - Sam J. Petrocelli

Petrocelli, Sam J., of Smithtown, NY passed away peacefully on October 24, 2016 at the age of 87. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Air Force. He was the beloved husband of Barbara. Cherished father of Debbie Mincey, Angela (frank) Vicari and Lynn (George) Tomacheski. Loving Grandfather of James, Michelle and Natalie. Adored Great Grandfather of Scott Brunquell Jr. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church. Interment followed with Military Honors at Calverton 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 - Andrew J. Murphy

Murphy, Andrew J. Age 83 of Port Jefferson Station, NY. Formerly of Commack, NY passed peacefully. Retired NYPD Captain. Beloved husband of Regina. Loving father of Christine (Bob) Salomon, Michael (Kathleen) and Mark (Maria). Cherished grandfather of 9. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation www.liaf.org. Or Good Shepherd Hospice goodshepherdhospice.chsli.org. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com