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

Death Notice - Angela Jean Leacock

LEACOCK- Angela Jean, Age 85, of Smithtown, NY passed on March 16, 2015. Beloved Wife of William. Loving Mother of William (Indira) and Corrine (John) Rampollo. Adored Grandmother of 2 and Great-Grandmother of 5. Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch Funeral Home. Interment followed at L.I. National Cemetery in Farmingdale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 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

Death Notice - Mabel R. Loughlin

LOUGHLIN—Mabel R. (nee Schweizer), of Nesconset, NY, passed on March 21, 2015 at the age of 82. She was the beloved wife of the late James P. Loughlin. Devoted mother of three adoring daughters, Laurie (Bill) Sweeney, Deirdre (Kevin) Mos and Patricia (Tom) Dunning. She was the loving grandmother of Kaitlin (Shawn), Erin and Billy Sweeney, Lauren and Alexandra Mos and Rachael Dunning. Proud great-grandmother of Riley Manigly. Cherished sister of Dorothy Curto, the late Louise Cobb and the late Robert Schweizer. Dear sister in law of Mary, John, Michael (Bernadette), Richard (Susie), Christina (Lou), Marty (Cookie), Jane, Peter (Paula), Vincent and William (Cecelia). She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Mabel was a longtime teacher in the Connetquot School District, loved her family and friends and never forgot any of their birthdays. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s RCC. Interment followed at Washington Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com