Obituary - Francis B Maxwell

Maxwell, Francis B., 92 of Ridge, NY passed peacefully on October 13, 2019. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Army WWII. Francis was also the Ex Chief of the Baldwin Fire Department. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose T. Maxwell. Cherished father of Kenneth (Rosemary) Maxwell, John (Maria) Maxwell, Robert (Anita) Maxwell, The late Joann Maxwell, And the late Francis Maxwell. Loving Grandfather of Stephanie, Nicholas, Christopher, Timothy, Kathryn, James, Erin, Bailey, Joann, Paul, and Great Grandfather of Gavin, Mario, Jacob, Nicholina, alone with a new great grandchild that just arrived.He is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place. Interment followed with Military Honors at Holy Rood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Barbara Zubalake

Zubalake, Barbara of Nesconset, NY passed away on October 9, 2019.  Once proud owner of The Village Diner in Smithtown, NY.  Beloved wife of the late James Zubalake. Loving mother of Helen (Chris) Tsokas, Sam (June) Zubalake and Andrea (Tommy) Vasiliou.  Cherished yia yia of Athanasia, Barbara, Danielle, Erica, Maria and great Yia Yia of Sienna, Talia, Mila with one on the way.  Adored sister of Bill (Katia) Loukatos.  Funeral service was celebrated at St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, Greenlawn, NY.   Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Barbara’s loving memory to American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 or American Diabetes Association, 534 Broadhollow Road, Suite LL10, Melville, NY 11747. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Charles Schlesinger

Schlesinger, Charles 87 of Ridge passed on September 26, 2019. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Army Korean War.  He was the beloved husband of Irene. Cherished father of David (Sandy), Chuckie (Bonnie), Margaret Schlesinger, Michael (Tatiana), Matthew (Toni), Stepfather of Michael (Donna) Verdonck, Nancy (Bill) Verdonck, and Maria (John) Marrow. Loving Grandfather of ten and Great Grandfather of two. Dear brother of Juggis (Liz) Schesinger and Tessie Costa. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the cemetery. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home of Smithtown. Online guest book at www.hawkinsanddavisfh.com

Obituary - Philip A. Mantia M.D.

Philip A. Mantia, M.D. passed peacefully to his reward on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Smithtown at the age of 80.

Born in Brooklyn, Dr. Mantia earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical School, coming to Smithtown in 1968 beginning his 51 year Gastroenterology practice associated with Smithtown General and St. John’s Episcopal Hospitals. He welcomed his nephew, Augustus G. Mantia, M.D. to the practice in 1978 in which they both continued to treat  patients who became friends.  Dr. Phil, as he was affectionately known, joined the Mount Sinai Doctors in 1999 where he continued to practice until his recent hospitalization.

Dr. Phil is survived by his loving Wife, Pat, his Nephew & medical partner, Dr. Gus Mantia & his Niece, Rosemary Casey. In addition, he is survived by his beloved Stepchildren, cherished Grand Nephews, Grand Nieces, Great Grand Nephews, Great Grand Nieces along with numerous devoted patients, friends & colleagues.

Dr. Phil’s Family will welcome & receive visitors to the Saint James Funeral Home, 829 Middle Country Road, Route 25, Saint James on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 from 7-9 P.M. Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. 

Dr. Mantia’s Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, October 4th, 2019 at 11 A.M. at Saints Philip & James RC Church, Clinton Avenue, Saint James with his interment following in his Family Plot at Saint James Episcopal Cemetery, North Country Road, Saint James.

The Mantia Family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, they would deeply appreciate donations in Dr. Phil’s memory be made to: The American Heart Association PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 OR The American Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900,Arlington, VA  22202

Obituary - Maureen Carbonara

Carbonara, Maureen 83 of Centereach, NY on September 19, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph. Cherished mother of Joseph (April Baum) Carbonara, and Andrew (Jessica) Carbonara. Loving Grandmother of Andrew and Layla.She is also survived by her dog Snoopy and many other family members and friends.Religious Service was celebrated at the Branch 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