Death Notice - John F. Merolla

MEROLLA -  John F. age 72 of Nesconset, NY passed away on July 8, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Eugenia. Cherished father of Debbie. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown, NY. 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

Death Notice - Stephen G. Remuzzi Jr.

REMUZZI - Jr., Stephen G. age 84 of Nissequogue, NY passed away on July 3, 2015. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran of the United States Air Force, Korean War. He was the beloved husband of MaryJane. Cherished father of Suzanne (Patrick) McGrory and Stephanie (James) Burger. Loving Grandfather of Aidan McGrory and Kevin McGrory. Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church, St. James, NY. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park 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 - Brittney M. Schulman

SCHULMAN - Brittney M., age 23 of Smithtown, NY passed away on July 18, 2015. She was the beloved daughter of Suzanne & Paul Schulman. Cherished sister of Christopher and Heather. Adored girlfriend of Ryan. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s R. C. Church, Kings Park, NY. Interment followed at St. Patrick’s 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 - Mihail Xidas

XIDAS -Mihail age 54 of Hauppauge, NY passed away on July 17, 2015.He was the beloved husband of Christina. Devoted father of Ermioni (George) Chatzis, Manoli Xidass and Leona Xidas. Loving Grandfather of  Christina Chatzis. Cherished son of Basilia and the late Emmanouil Xidas. Adored brother Spiros Xidas and Maria (Giannis) Monogioudis and the late Vangelis Xidas. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church. Interment followed at Hauppauge Rural 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 - Francesco John Lonardo

LONARDO - Francesco John, age 85.  Korean War Veteran, Restaurateur. Owner of well known Francesco’s Restaurant, Bethpage, NY, passed peacefully in his Kings Park home on July 10, 2015. He was the beloved husband the late Marge. Devoted father of Evelyn (Bartholomew) Necroto, Diane (Edward) Johnson, Dorrine (Jeffrey) Lambert, and Frank Jr. (Gina) (Bragino). Frank is blessed with the gift of 13 adoring grandchildren: Christina, John Paul, Christine, Matthew, and Elizabeth (Evelyn and Bart); Edward, Trevor, and Kyle (Diane and Edward); Joseph, Diana, Noelle (Dorrine and Jeff); Anna, Frank III (Frank Jr. and Gina).  Frank is also blessed with six great grand children, Arianna, Dominick, (Christina Necroto); Andrew, Erica, and Kayla (Christine Necroto - Sciallo); and Beth (Matthew Necroto).  The Brazel, Potvin, Kane, Rainone, Villalobos, Shubert, Krickmier, and Hannifin families were all dear friends in South Huntington that he cherished. Frank moved to Kings Park and he was welcomed by Carol, Diane, Hilde and other neighbors.  Frank continued his connections with St. Elizabeth’s, “the boys”, and also served as volunteer for the Smithtown Senior Citizens department delivering “meals on wheels” to the home bound for six years. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675  www.woundedwarriorproject.org in his name are being accepted. Funeral Mass  was celebrated at St. Joseph R. C. Church, Kings Park, NY. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com