Obituary - Louise Rose Piccininni

PICCININNI-  Louise Rose, Age 82, of Nesconset, NY, passed on July 15, 2013. Beloved Wife of the late Stephen. Cherished Mother of Maria (Arthur) Seedorf, Stephanie (John) Van Wie and Anthony (Kathi) Piccininni. Loving Grandmother of Stephen, Anthony, Daria, Anthony, Ashley, Victoria and Isabel.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at St. John’s Cemetery in Middle Village.

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

Obituary - Gerard K. (Deacon Jerry) Steffens

STEFFENS— Gerard K., “Deacon Jerry”, Age 71, of Ronkonkoma, NY, passed on August 16, 2013. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Proud Vietnam War Veteran United States Army. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary. Cherished father of Cara (James) Dignan and Frank (Fran) Steffens. Loving grandfather of Salvatore, Mariah, Kayla, Daria and Shannagh.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross R.C. Church in Nesconset, NY. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, NY.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family

Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Chester W. Maibach

MAIBACH—Chester W., in his 85th year, of Hauppauge, NY, formerly of Hicksville and Huntington Station, NY, passed on August 11, 2013. Chester was a devoted family man and will be missed by many. Beloved husband of the late Vivian. Loving father of Cathy (Steve), Chester Jr. (Angela), Henry (Linda) and Vivian (Joe). Cherished grandfather of Brett, Kevin and Eric.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chester’s name to: American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family

Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Sean T. Cook

COOK, Sean T. Age 18 of Smithtown, NY passed after a 2 1/2 year battle with Germ Cell Cancer on August 23, 2013. Proud Volunteer of the Smithtown Fire Department. Beloved Son Laura & the Late Michael. Loving Brother of Kevin, Danny & Craig. Adored Grandson of Bruce Fenton. He is survived by many other family members and friends.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery

In lieu of flowers family would appreciate donations made in Sean’s name to: Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, Irving Pavilion, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10032 www.hopeandheroes.org

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family.

Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Frank W. Sporrer

SPORRER, Frank W., age 80 of Smithtown, NY passed away on August 5, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Ruth. Loving father of Lori (Jeffrey) Hochman, Fred (Jean) Sporrer, Barbara (Greg) Walker and the late Nancy Wellinghoff. Cherished Grandfather of eight Grandchildren.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown, NY. 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