Obituary - Kenneth L. Watson, Jr.

WATSON - Kenneth L., Jr., age 80, of W. Babylon, NY, passed on October 20, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps Korean War Veteran. Founder of W. Babylon Little League Football. Respectfully known as Major Watson to the Young Marines South Shore Detachment of Suffolk County, Babylon, NY. Beloved husband of the late Lillian J. Watson. Cherished father of Kenneth L. (Cathleen) Watson III, Patricia (Roy) Watson Goetz, Susan Watson, David (Elaine) Watson and Charles P. Watson. Loving grandfather of Robert Joseph Hartenfels, Rachel Watson and David James Watson. Memorial Service was celebrated at Christ Community Church in East Islip, NY.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Michael Anthony Giordano

GIORDANO— Michael Anthony, age 61, of Nesconset, NY, passed on October 8, 2013. Retired NYPD Detective. Beloved Husband of Heidi. Loving Father of Michael. Dear Brother of Louise Ciccarelli. Devoted Uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service was celebrated at The Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. Cremation followed at Washington Memorial Park in Mount Sinai. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Florence M. Knudsen

KNUDSEN- Florence M., Age 98, of St. James, NY, passed away on October 3, 2013. Beloved Mother of John (Dorothy) Knudsen and the late Faith Kerlinger. Cherished Grandmother of Jacqueline, Kathleen, Mary, John, Christopher and Paul. Adored Great-Grandmother of Kaitlyn, Matthew, Daniel and Isabella.

Funeral Service was celebrated at The Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. Entombment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Donald D. Doherty

DOHERTY— Donald D., Age 78, of Smithtown, NY, passed on September 28, 2013. He was the Devoted Husband of Theresa for 46 years. Loving Father of Laura (Christopher) TenBrink, Lisa (Mark) Potenza and Lynda. Beloved Grandfather of Leeanne, Lindsay and Jillian.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery in Flushing.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - James B. Riley

RILEY—James B., Age 77, of Nesconset, NY, formerly of Gerritsen Beach and Levittown, passed on  September 28, 2013. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Proud Veteran. Retired NYPD Lieutenant and Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Marine Corps. Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Cherished Husband of Loretta. Loving Father of  Timothy, Mary Ellen (Tom), Dan (Lynnie), Patty (Paul) and John (Bobbi). Adored Grandfather of Jennifer, Kyle, Allison, P.J., Scott, Jesse, Joseph, Stacy, Julie, Emily, Mikayla and Jake. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown.

Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery.Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com