Obituary - Herbert (Larry) Lars, Sr.

REFVIK - Herbert Lars, Sr. “Larry” of St. James, NY passed on August 9, 2014 at the age of 66. Proprietor of Eastern Cesspool in Kings Park. Beloved husband of 49 years and best friend to Dale. Loving father of Larry (Jenifer) Refvik, Jr., Donna (Robert) Mulvihill. Cherished grand-father of Robert, Jr.,Maralynn, Jonathon, Madeline, Isabelle, Josiah, Emma, Ryan & Hannah. Funeral Service was celebrated at St. James Lutheran Church in St. James,  NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Anthony Joseph DeRosa

DeROSA - Anthony Joseph born October 20, 1922, passed away on August 6, 2014, just shy of his 92nd birthday. Beloved father, survived by his 5 children, Anne Marie (Brian) Strauss, Susan Deitz, Anthony (Bonnie) DeRosa, Janet (Jeff) Lennox and Peter DeRosa, his 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Tony was a WWII veteran who served in the US Army Aircorp. He worked 36 years from the NYSDOT. He was a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. His life and legacy will always be remembered. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral was celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church in Commack, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the  American Heart Association  Founders  Affiliate, P.O. 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005  or American Cancer Society 75 Davids Dr., Hauppauge, NY 11788. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Bruce Tafone

TAFONE - Bruce, of Smithtown, New York passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Army. Beloved husband of Diane Tafone for over 45 years, Bruce was a loving father to three daughters Laura, Lisa and Diana. He is also survived by his daughters’ spouses: Al Raschdorf and Joe DiGiambattista and his three grandchildren, Ella, Erik and Alicia, who know him better as ‘Bopa’. The Captain of the ship will be missed so dearly. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch 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

Obituary - Madeline Teta

TETA - Madeline, age 88, of La Mesa, CA, formerly of Port Washington, NY, passed on July 28, 2014. Beloved Sister of Elizabeth, Pat, Amato, Mary, Frances, Phyllis, the late Theresa & the late Nicholas. Loving Aunt, Great-Aunt & Great-Great-Aunt. Funeral Mass was celebrated at  St. Peter of Alcantara R.C. Church, Port Washington, NY. Interment  followed at Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, ATTN: DONATION, 5 Channel Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050. - Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Sharon A. Serpico

SERPICO - Sharon A. Age 62 of Nesconset, NY passed peacefully on July 18, 2014 surrounded by her family. Beloved Wife of Phil. Loving Mother of Francis Serpico & Phillip (Louise) Serpico. Adored Grandmother of Catherine. Cherished Sister of Francis (Roseanne) Srodzinski. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at Holy Cross R.C. Church. Nesconset, NY. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to: Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.; 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 410 Washington,DC 20036-4916. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com