Death Notice - Albert Fiocella

FIOCELLA -Albert of Mt .Sinai, NY and formerly of Hauppauge, passed away on December  12, 2014 at the age of 93. He was the beloved husband of Elaine Borrosh  (nee Maggi). Albert, a devoted and loving father was preceded in death by his two daughters Nancy and Luanne and his first wife Anne Novak. He is survived by his daughter Jane (Arthur) Lane, granddaughter Eva (Tim) Lovelock and great grandson Charles .He was a loving stepfather to Alicia (Kevin) Murray and cherished step-grandfather of Ryan and Emily. The youngest of thirteen children, Albert was a dear brother to Rose Laria who survives him, and cherished  Uncle of Joseph Laria, Dorothy Robbins and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Albert was a patriot and proud WWII Navy veteran. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served on the USS LCI 492 in the first wave of the invasion of Normandy (Omaha Beach) and received the French Medal of Honor. After the war, he joined the US Naval Reserves and became a member of a Long Island Naval Club..  He also participated in many volunteer activities. Albert, who loved to sing, enjoyed entertaining our veterans at the Northport VA and did Volunteer work in the Heart Unit at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Smithtown. But his passion was volunteering relentlessly for Family Residences & Essential Enterprises, Inc. where his daughter, Nancy, was a client. He lent his support in fund raising and where ever else he was needed. He was an active member of the Elks Club for many years and held various offices, including that of Chaplin at the Smithtown Elks.  He also formed the Sperry retirement club  “FART”(Friends After Retirement Together) and served as President of a Smithtown Senior Citizens Club. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Bellport Country Club and also enjoyed skiing until he was 75 years old. Albert held the position of Building and Grounds Supervisor for Sperry, whose operations were spread over 2.25 million square feet. Known as “Al Vic” atMwork, he retired in 1984 after 35 years of service. To know Albert was to love him. He had a very  endearing personality and was deeply devoted to his family.. With a quick sense of humor and  an uncanny ability for telling jokes, he loved to make people laugh. He truly will be missed by his family, many friends and neighbors. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Loretta L. Underwood

UNDERWOOD - Loretta L., age 89 of Stony Brook, NY passed away on October 24, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late James Underwood. Cherished mother of James, Thomas, Susan Slyvester, Patrick and the late Timothy. Loving Grandmother of six and Great Grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Jean Galano, Catherine Wright and the late James Cavanaugh. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Service was celebrated at the Funeral Home by MSGR. Curley from Assumption Church. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre 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 - Frank M. Beiter

BEITER - Frank M. of Commack, NY passed peacefully on December 9, 2014. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran of the United States Navy, Korean war. Beloved husband of the late Barbara.  Loving father of Mark (Marie-Elena) Beiter, Barbara (Vinny) Salvatore, Steven Beiter & Scott (Debbie) Beiter. Adored grandfather of Ashley, Michelle, Steven, Matthew, Suzanne, Sam & Ryan. Funeral Mass was celebrated  at Christ the King R.C. Church Commack, NY. Entombment followed at St. Charles Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In Memory of Frank M. Beiter P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 11087 http://mskcc.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=giv_giving_pages&trf_src=msk_giv

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Carol A. Galvin

GALVIN - Carol A. age 71 of Longs, SC passed away on December 6, 2014. Cherished mother of Kerry (John) Campbell, Tara (Rob) Galvin and John Galvin. Loving sister of Valerie (Bill) McGarry , Joan Hoey, John Guss and the later Ronald Guss. She is survived by many other nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Memorial service was held at the Branch Funeral Home. Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Dolores M. Soulagnet

SOULAGNET - Dolores M. age 75 formerly of Dix Hills, NY on November 20, 2014.Beloved Mother of Thomas (Dawn), Kara (George) & Kimber (Chuck). Loving Grand- mother of Shawn, Erik, Weston, Demi, Dina & Jake. Cherished Sister of Janice & Christian. Service was celebrated at the funeral home. Interment was Private. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com