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

Obituary - Anthony Falasco

FALASCO - Anthony, age 98, married for almost 70 years to his loving wife Marie, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2015. Anthony was born in Montorio nei Frentani, Italy and immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island at the young age of 16. He was a self made business owner as a tailor in Manhattan prior to his retirement in the early 90s, a proud World War II veteran who served on the front lines in the Philippines, the patriarch to 3 beautiful families who cherished and adored him, and above all, a good man. He is survived by his wife Marie, his son Anthony Falasco, daughter in law Kathy Falasco, daughter Diane Blohm, son-in-law James Blohm, and daughter Lisa Ohlsson; nephews he co-parented, Michael and Robert Famiglietii; 6 grandchildren, Keith Falasco, Michael Falasco, Andrea Seeney, Brian Blohm, Michael Ohlsson and James Ohlsson; and 11 precious great grandchildren, James Ohlsson, Colin Falasco, Ava Seeney, Mikey Falasco, Josh Ohlsson, Lucas Ohlsson, Logan Seeney, Bella Blohm, Emmie Falasco, Dylan Falasco, and Anthony Blohm. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Margaret of Scotland R.C. Church. Entombment followed at Holy Sepulchre 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 - Rev. Benjamin Hill, Jr.

HILL - Rev. Benjamin Hill, Jr. - former Pastor of Trinity AME Church of Smithtown. Service will be held Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 5:30pm at First Baptist Church Bay Shore, 175 Second Ave., Bay Shore, NY.