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

Obituary - Sonja M Heyden

Heyden, Sonja M., 88 of Smithtown, NY on September 19, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest. Cherished mother of Christopher (Barbara Jane), Timothy (Marybeth), Gregory, (Katherine), and Douglas (Shawn). Loving Grandmother of Moriah, Lee, Caitlin, Rachael, Emily, Erik, and James. She is survived by many other family members and friends.Religious Service was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church.Cremation followed at Washington Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Frederick A Swedish

Swedish, Frederick A., “Fred” 81, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2019. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Navy and the Knights of Columbus, St. James, NY. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen J. Swedish. Cherished uncle of Greg (Ann) Swedish. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment followed with Military Honors at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Smithtown, NY. In Lieu of Flowers; memorials may be made to ASPCA. Please use this link : https://www.aspca.org/nyc or to the other charities. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com