Obituary - James Peeling

PEELING - James “Jim”, of Nesconset, NY, was taken from those who loved him far too early, at the age of 62, on March 21, 2015, surrounded by his friends and family. True to form he did not go down without a fight. His love, generosity, and humor will be sorely missed. Loving husband to the late Diane. Beloved father to Bryan Peeling and Grandfather to Sydney Peeling. Loving son to Muriel Peeling and the late Edward Peeling. He is also survived by daughter-in-law Jill Peeling, step-daughter Jacqueline Gash, and girlfriend MaryAnn Guastella.

 Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown, NY . Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family.  Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Peter J. Ilyichenko

ILYICHENKO - Peter J. Age 77 of Fort Myers, FL passed peacefully on March 18, 2015. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Proud Veteran United States Army. Beloved husband of the late Arlene. Loving father of Michael, Robert (Robin), Diane (Jim) DeSantis and the late Peter. Adored grandfather of 5. Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch  Funeral Home in Smithtown. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Carl T. Gestal

GESTAL - Carl T., of Boca Raton, FL, and formerly of Smithtown, NY on March 16, 2015 at the age of 89. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Proud World War II Veteran United States Marines. Retired Firefighter FDNY Engine #37 Harlem, NY. Proud Marine Veteran During WWII and Korea. Loving husband of the late Patricia. Cherished father of Charles Gestal, Maria (Glenn) Deiker, Dawn (Gil) Romano, and Thomas Gestal. Adored grandfather of six and great-grandfather of three. Funeral Service and interment were celebrated at St. John’s Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Jeffrey E. Brown

BROWN - Jeffrey E., age 61, of Central Islip, NY passed suddenly on February 24, 2014. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Proud Vietnam War Veteran United States Marines. Director of Operations at Smithtown Nissan for over 37 years. Beloved Husband of Anne Marie. Loving Father of Adrienne (Jason) Szober, Melissa Brown & Jamie Lyn (Craig) Celeste. Adored Grandfather of Travis. Cherished Brother of Doyle Jr. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Erasmo (Ray) Ferraro

FERRARO - Erasmo “Ray” age 81 of Middle Island, NY passed on March 10, 2015. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Proud Korean War Veteran United States Army. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of Anthony (Carol), Raymond (Patti) and Donna (Kevin) Nolan. Adored grandfather of Theresa, Christina, Joseph, Danielle, Connor & Caeley. Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts Philip & James 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