Obituary - Letizia B. Galvin

GALVIN - Letizia B. age 92 of St. James, New York died on May 25th, 2014 after living a full, loving and wonderful life.

Born on September 26, 1921 in Castellamare DiStabia, Italy to Francesco and Maria Brandolini, she was the 9th of 10 children; married Frank P. Galvin Jr. in 1942 and came to the USA as a war bride. She was a master of the Romance Languages, and was employed by the NYC Court System, reputed to be one of their most efficient and valuable translators. Her residences included Woodside, NY, Bradenton, FLA and St. James, NY.

A talented singer, dancer, and artist, she was a lover of the arts, nature and the seaside as well as a devoted follower of her faith. Her biggest delight was her ever-growing family that spanned 4 generations during her lifetime. She was smart, quirky, interested and interesting, spunky, inquisitive, and humorous. She had a healthy dose of strength and a will of steel that kept her family going for decades.

She is survived by her children: Robert, Marie, Thomas and Theresa; their spouses Maria, Wayne, Kathy and Lisa; her grandchildren: Tracy, Robert, Kim, Jennifer, Joseph, Michelle, Maria, Lori, Wayne, Katie, Elizabeth, Thomas, William and her great-grandchildren Tyler, Ashley, Samantha, Drew, Brendon, Joseph, James, Brea, Mackalya, Wayne, Eian, JJ and Jack; as well as many nephews & nieces both in NJ and in Italy, with friends far and wide.

In lieu of flowers Please consider making a donation to the Maryknoll Missionaries, as our mother was an ardent supporter of the Missionaries’ work and especially that of our family member Fr. Bill Galvin: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers/ Works of Fr. Bill Galvin
55 Ryder Rd, Ossining, NY 10562

Letizia also enjoyed nature and had many happy times & celebrations with family and friends at the Sweetbriar Nature Center where she was a member and became a frequent & welcome guest as well as part of the Sweetbriar family at large
Sweetbriar Nature Center 62 Eckernkamp Dr. Smithtown, NY 11787
631-979-6344 (A fund in Letizia’s name will be created)

Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church, St. James, NY.  Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family.  Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Sheila M. Glander

GLANDER - Sheila M., of Smithtown, NY on May 8, 2014 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Maureen Palmquist and James & Elena Glander. Cherished grandmother of Sean & Angel Magee, and Mark & Jessica Magee. Devoted great grandmother of Faith, Makenzie and Lucas. Dear sister of George & Peggy Wright. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at Memorial Cemetery of St. John’s Church, Cold Spring Harbor. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Richard L. Johnson

JOHNSON - Richard L. Age 85 of Smithtown, NY passed on April 30, 2014. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Proud Veteran. United States Army Beloved Husband of Linda. Loving Father of Richard Jr., Sherry (Tom), Sandy, Scott & Leanne. Adored Grandfather of Danielle, Samantha & Nicole. Funeral Service was celebrated at the funeral home. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, American Heart Association PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Marianne Kimmel

Kimmel—Marianne, Age 76, of Port Washington, passed on May 1, 2014. Beloved wife of Melvin. Cherished mother of Lea Kimmel and the late Cathy Kimmel. Adored grandmother of Kyle. Loving sister of Eddie, Jimmy and the late John. Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch Funeral Home. Interment followed at Nassau Knolls Cemetery in Port Washington. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Ronald W. Smith Sr.

SMITH Sr. - Ronald W., age 81, of Huntington Station, passed away on May 16, 2014. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Proud Korean War Veteran.    United States Army. Long time employee of the Town of Huntington. Beloved Husband of Roseann. Loving Father of Ronald (Susan) Smith Jr. and Rhonda O’Callaghan. Cherished Grandfather of Nicole, Tara, Rhiannon, Michael and Connor. Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch Funeral Home. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com