Death Notice - Joan F. Lombardo

LOMBARDO- Joan F., age 86, of Commack, on August 7, 2019.  Beloved wife of Sal Lombardo. Loving mother of Linda McMahon, Laura (Jim) Simone, Gary (Susan) Lombardo & Christine (John) Lennon. Cherished Nana of Michele (Dennis), Jennifer (Paul), Janine (James), Nicole, Samantha, Shaun, Emily & Daniel. Adored great-grandmother of Jack, Juliana, Kayleigh, Shane, Molly, Ella & Carter. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to www.guidingeyes.org or www.guidedog.org. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Antoinette "Anne" Ercolano

Obituary: Antoinette “Anne” Ercolano

Antoinette “Anne” Ercolano passed into the arms of Our Savior on Wednesday, July 17, following an illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY to Philomena (Ferrara) and Rocco Recce, Anne was educated at St. Thomas Aquinas School and the Brooklyn Manual Training High School. In 1944, she answered her country’s call and enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve (Women’s Reserve), known as the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). She served for two years, was stationed in Washington, DC and Virginia, and rose to the rank of Seaman First Class. Anne married her sweetheart, Domenick Ercolano, on September 5, 1949. The couple lived in Brooklyn and Queens before settling into their family home in Nesconset on Long Island, in 1968, where they spent the next 50 years. They were blessed with three daughters: Donna (Sr. Maria of the Holy Face of Jesus & the Immaculate Heart of Mary, OCD; Debra (William T. Brennan); and Doreen (Stephen H. Truesdell). Anne worked as a school aide in the Smithtown Central School District for more than 35 years, including Great Hollow Middle School and Smithtown High Schools East and West. Generations of students and faculty remember Anne’s warm personality and smiling face. After retiring, Anne joined friends at the Smithtown Senior Center and volunteered for Catholic Charities Meals-on-Wheels program. She was a member and past president of the Suffolk Seagulls, an organization of WAVES dedicated to preserving the history of women serving in the military. Anne was also a member of WAVES National and the American Legion Sherwood Bros. Post 1152. She and her family were longtime parishioners of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Centereach. Anne is survived by her loving husband and three daughters, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Theresa King of Brooklyn, NY and Anna Boyce of Mission Viejo, CA. She was predeceased by her brothers, Vincent “Jimmy” Recce and Frank Recce. Anne will be interred at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Castleton, NY.

Mrs. Ercolano’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Ercolano Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by The Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.

Obituary - Joan Aird Kremens

Joan Aird Kremens, 81 passed away on June 7th, 2019. Born on February 11th, 1938 in Maspeth, New York, Joan was the second of two daughters to Mary and Joseph Aird. She spent her childhood in Maspeth and summers in Oakdale, NY, where she excelled as a champion swimmer and runner.

In 1956 Joan married her high school sweetheart Chester Kremens and moved to Bay Shore, NY.  They were married for 63 years and had three sons. In 1964, she and Chester started a construction supply company which came to be known as Sure-Set Fasteners, Inc. The company grew from their deep commitment to customer service and their willingness to go above and beyond for their clients. It remains a thriving family business to this day.

The family of five were avid boaters, boating on Long Island Sound, around Shelter Island and in the Bahamas, where they vacationed.

Joan had a keen mind and was an avid reader, delving into history, medical science, current events and anything else that caught her eye. She stayed engaged politically and was a committed Democrat.

In their retirement, Joan and Chet bought an RV. After spending a few years crisscrossing the country, the couple settled into winters in Miami, FL and became solid members of an RV community there.

Joan was a doting grandmother to seven grandchildren — April, Stephen, Chris, Paul, Riley, Charlie and Annabelle, and four great-grandchildren — Olivia and Ayrdrie van Bemmelen, and  Penelope and Parker Kremens. In addition to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she is survived by her loving husband and her children, Chester Jr. (Val), Russell (Karen) and Jim (Laura) as well as her sister Marion Aird and her nieces Jeanine Lobell and Adrienne Amundsen.

A memorial service will be held on August 31st from 1p - 5p in Port Jefferson. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Emily’s List.

Mrs. Kremens’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Kremens Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by The Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.

Obituary Paula G. Wheeler

Paula G. Wheeler 54 of Stony Brook, New York on July 10, 2019. Devoted Member of St. James Lutheran Church. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving Mother of Bryce & Caleb. Cherished daughter of Lottie & the late Paul Gagliardotto.  Loving Daughter in law of   Patricia and the late John. Adored Sister of Debra Barbieri and Desiree Gagliardotto. Friends may call St. James Funeral Home,Inc 829 Middle Country Road,Route 25,St. James on Wednesday July 17, 2019 7-9pm & Thursday July 18, 2019 2-4pm & 7-9pm. Funeral Services on Friday July 19, 2019 at St. James Lutheran Church, St. James at 10am Interment to follow at Northport Rural Cemetery, Northport. In lieu of flowers, donations to Smithtown Food Pantry, Smithtown, NY Mrs. Wheeler’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Wheeler Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by The Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.

Obituary - Vivian Falk

Falk, Vivian-90, longtime resident of St. James on June 25, 2019. Commander of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sherwood Brothers Post #1152. Loving wife of the late Buddy. Beloved mother of Gregory & Ania Falk & Raymond Falk. Cherished Grandma of David & Lilliana. Adored aunt to many. Visitation was held at St. James Funeral Home, Inc. Route 25, Jericho Turnpike, St. James on Friday June 28, 2019 2-4pm & 7-9pm. Funeral Service was held 8pm at the funeral home. Interment on Saturday June 29, 2019, St. James Episcopal Cemetery, St. James, NY.  Mrs. Falk’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Falk Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by The Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.