Death Notice - Erasmus D'Agostino

D’AGOSTINO - Erasmus “Ed”  96, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away surrounded by his family and friends on November 1, 2014. He was a noncommissioned officer in the U.S Army and served as a tank driver and expert gunner stateside during World War II. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Eed was also a lifelong and devoted New York Yankees fan. He was the beloved husband of the late Cecelia. Devoted father of Salvatore D’Agostino (Melissa) and Robert D’Agostino (Teri). Cherished Grandfather of Liana Rose D’Agostino and Nikole Lee D’Agostino. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore D’Agostino and Gaetana Di Maio D’Agostino.  two brothers Joseph and Emanuel (“Mooch”), and two sisters Jean and Marie. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Service was held at the Branch Funeral Home. Interment followed at St. Charles / Resurrection Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. In Lieu of Flowers If you would like to make a donation In Memory of Erasmus ‘Ed” D’Agostino. The family requests donations made to: St. Patrick Catholic Community, 10815 North 84^th St., Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Arizona, 85014.5656. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice- Erminie Melillo

MELILLO- Erminie age 84, of Smithtown and formerly of Northport, passed on November 1, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Dominick. Loving mother of Brian (Kathleen) Copeland, Lisa (Michael) Canale, Barbara (Lee) Russo, James Copeland and Ronald (Iris) Melillo. Cherished grandmother of eight. Devoted sister of Mary Grillo.  Visitation Tuesday 2 PM – 4 PM & 7 PM – 9 PM at the Fives Smithtown Funeral Home, 31 Landing Avenue, Smithtown.  Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9:45 AM at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown.  Burial to follow St. Philip Neri Cemetery, East Northport.  www.fivesfuneral home.com.

Death Notice - Sonia Fardella

FARDELLA - Sonia age 71 of Holtsville, NY passed away on October 23, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Fardella. Cherished mother of Gloria D’Amura, Michele Arena, Joseph Fardella the late Deborah Lawson (Jeffrey  Lawson), Grace George, Michael Fardella. Loving Grandmother of twelve. Service was celebrated at the funeral home. Interment followed at St. Charles 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 - Eugene A. Guercio

GUERCIO - Eugene A. age 87 of Nesconset, NY passed peacefully on October 26, 2014. Proud Veteran of the United States Army, WW II. Beloved Husband of the late Anne. Loving Father of Raymond (Linda) Guercio, Jeffrey (Renee) Guercio, Eugenia Guercio & Christopher (Patricia) Guercio. Adored Grandfather of Nicholas, Trevor, Andrew, Alexander, Stephen, Lindsay, Stephanie, Matthew & Christina. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church. Interment followed at Calverton National 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 - John C. Torone

TORONE -  John C. age 94 of  Hauppauge, NY passed away on October 26, 2014 . They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran of the United States Navy, WW II. Devoted father of Joanne Doran, Karen Adams & Marlene Poe. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown. 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