Death Notice - Rose (Ficocella) Laria

LARIA - Rose (Ficocella) of Coram, New York and Lake Worth, Florida in her 102nd year of life passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 8, 2015. Devoted wife of the late Joseph F. Laria. Beloved mother of Maria (Grzesik), Camille (Portnoff) & Joseph A Laria. Beloved mother-in-law of Laverne Laria, Jerome Portnoff, & the late Stanley Grzesik. Beloved grandmother of Rosemary & Michael Nickerson, Susanne & Ben Barlyn, Cynthia & Richard Kelly, Gina & John Draghi, & Daniel & Cynthia Russo. Cherished great grandmother of Andrea and Hannah Nickerson, Paul, Adam, & Sarah Barlyn, Richard & Sean Kelly, John, Thomas, & Michael Draghi, David, Michael, & Alana Russo. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Margaret of Scotland R.C. Church , Selden, NY. Entombment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, NY. In lieu of flowers, Remembrance may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice 110 Bi-County Boulevard, Suite 114, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Mary Jane Mauceri

MAUCERI - Mary Jane Age 87 of Stony Brook, NY passed peacefully on June 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Honorable Angelo Mauceri. Beloved mother of Claudia (Daniel) Capra, Cynthia (Albert) Lange, Carole Mauceri and Christine Garrett. Adored grandma of Kevin, James, Tracey, Christine, Eric, Michele and John. Cherished great-grandma of 4. Devoted godmother of Frank Military Jr. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Thomas More R.C. Church. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Dolores Podd

PODD-Dolores, of Ridge, NY on June 13, 2015 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Philip Podd. Loving mother of Susan (John) Kline, Steven (Michelle D’Amour) Podd, Lori Podd, Ken (Maritza) Podd, and Kevin (Canora) Podd. Cherished grandmother of Lindsay Williams, Liz Kline, Cameron Podd, and Kaia Podd and great-grandmother of Joey Podd. Dear sister of Linda (Gene) Collein. Visitation. Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. Entombment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to; Guardian Angel Hospice, 825 Little Farms Ave., Suite D, Metairie, LA 70003. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Donald W. Hesselbirg

HESSELBIRG -  Donald W. Age 77 of  Hauppauge, NY on June 16, 2015. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Army Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Michael (Vicki), Kevin (Sara), & Frances (Tom). Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Connor, Erika, Bryce, Brandon & Aidan. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment with Military Honors followed at Queen of All Saint’s Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Marina R. Barone

BARONE—Marina R., Age 99, of Smithtown, passed on May 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Enrico. Cherished mother of Marina and Mark. Adored grandmother of two. Loving aunt of Joe Lombardi. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com