Obituary - Gilda Gallo

Gallo, Gilda M., 84 of St. James, NY, passed on June 5, 2019. Cherished mother of Anthony Gallo, Linda (Tom) Roth, Victor (Pamela Mancuso) Gallo, Robert (Andrea Morales) Gallo, Eric (Dina Viscusi) Gallo. Loving Grandmother of Gina Marie, Robby, Nicky, Mickey, Thomas, and Toni Elena. Dear sister of John Zollo. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church. Private cremation followed. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Florence K. Dunn

Dunn, Floence K. 96, long time resident of St. James on June 17, 2019. Predeceased by her spouse Alick Belot and son Gerard Belot. Her spouse George Dunn and his son Andrew (Carol) Dunn. She is survived by her Step-children George (Linda) Dunn, Margaret Dunn, John (Raeann) Dunn. She is also survived by her nieces Sandra Dittman, Audrey Aringer, Nannine Stufkosky, Lori Stanick, Cheryl Ruggiero and nephew Louis Belot. Friends may call at St. James Funeral Home, 829 Middle Country Road, Rt. 25 on Sunday June 23, 2019 2-6 PM. Funeral Mass Monday June 24, 2019 11:15 AM at Sts. Philip an James R.C. Church. Interment to follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Smithtown, NY. Mrs. Dunn’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Dunn Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by The Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.

Obituary - Joan Innes

Innes, Joan M.- 95, of Smithtown, formerly of Kings Park and Rocky Point, NY on June 11, 2019. Retired Registered Nurse. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Christine (Peter) Stanganelli, John (Jacky) Innes, Philip (Marianne) Innes, and Joan (Bill) Keese. Cherished nana of Maryanne, Michael, Sara, John, Andrew, Matthew, Olivia, Kevin, Katie, and Brian. Gigi of Colin and Greyson. Visitation was held at St. James Funeral Home, Inc., 829 Middle Country Rd. Rt. 25, on Saturday June 15, 2019 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Monday June 17, 2019 10:30 AM at Sts. Philip and James R.C. Church. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Mrs. Innes’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Innes Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by The Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.

Obituary -Shirley Arlene Schickler Smithtown's First Female Receiver Of Taxes

Shirley Arlene Schickler (Spidle) was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 11th, 1930, and she passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2019.  Shirley grew up in  Arlington MA, raised her family in Commack,  NY and lived in retirement for thirty-one years with her husband William John Schickler Jr. in Sarasota, FL.

Shirley was the second of four children born to Joseph and Janet Spidle.  She graduated in 1948 from Arlington High School in MA, and at age 20, she married her husband William (Bill) to whom she was married for 68 years.  Although she was thoroughly devoted to her family, she decided to work toward her college degree in psychology, which she proudly earned from Hofstra University in 1970.

Although being a mother to her beloved sons was her priority, she became the first woman to be elected as Receiver of Taxes in Smithtown, NY, serving from 1975 to 1988.  In addition, she was a community assistant to her state senator and a Republican committeewoman for sixteen years, also in Smithtown.  After retiring to Sarasota in 1988, she became an avid golfer and volunteered for many years at S.P.A.R.C.C (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center).  In addition, she was a member of  Church of the Palms and The Meadows Country Club.

Shirley will long be remembered as a very loving lady who was devoted to her family throughout her life.  She was passionate about many social causes, and she always made herself available to any family member who needed her support. She had a life-long love of children, and she was particularly dedicated to her three grandchild who were so precious to her.  It was not uncommon for Shirley to stop in the street to address a child.  Finally, her love of children was reflected by decades of support to many children’s charities.  

Survivors include her husband William J; a son William; daughter-in-law Wendy; three grandchildren Andrew, Jamie and Colin; grandson-in-law Winston; great-grandson Idris; a brother Roger; and sister-in-law Joan.  A son Robert, sister Janet and brother Richard preceded Shirley in death.    

A graveside service will be held on June 21st  at The Smithtown Rural Cemetery in Smithtown, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary: Ronald Reiss

Reiss, Ronald, 86, long time resident of St. James. Former Trustee of Nissequogue Village. Loving Husband of Shirley Reiss for 60 years. Ron retired in 1993 from Grumman, where he worked for 43 years. A man of many interests, gambling, fishing, golfing, and bowling just to name a few. He was a friend to all and will truly be missed. Visitation was held at St. James Funeral Home, 829 Middle Country Rd., on June 8, 2019 7-9 PM and June 9, 2019 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will take place June 9, 2019 at 7:30 PM. Interment at Calverton National Cemetery with military honors on June 10, 2019. In memory of Ron, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Long Island State Veterans Home. Mr. Reiss’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Reiss Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by The Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.