Death Notice - John Vernon Andreach

Andreach, John Vernon Age 31 of Manhattan, NY, raised in Stony Brook, NY passed on December 30, 2018. Beloved son of Mary and the late James R. Andreach. Devoted brother of Christian (Courtney) Andreach and Anthony Andreach. Loving uncle of Julia, Lillian & James. John will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, and a network of cousins & friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. James R.C. Church Setauket, NY. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery Setauket. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Louis B Fontana

Fontana, Louis B., Age 90 of Islandia, NY passed away peacefully on January 6, 2019. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Army Korean War. He was the beloved husband of the late June. Cherished father of Sally (Jerry) Dessart, Anthony Fontana, and Patrick (Jayne) Fontana. Loving Grandfather of  Jake, Julia, Sofia, and Gavin. Dear brother of Anthony (Rosemarie) Fontana.He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Thomas More R.C. Church, Hauppauge, NY. Interment followed with Military Honors at Long Island National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Philomena T Myers

Myers, Philomena T.  Age 80  of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY passed away peacefully on December 14, 2018. She was the beloved mother of Jim (Lizette) Myers, Jeffrey (Janet) Myers, and Jamie Myers. Cherished grandmother of Kerri, Kieran, Colin, Cayleigh, Ashley, James, Madison, Austin, and Gage. Loving brother of Amato, Pat, and Frances. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Peters of Alcantara, Port Washington, NY. Cremation followed at Washington Memorial Park, Coram, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Jeanne G Imperatore

Imperatore, Jeanne G. Age 84 of Islandia, NY passed peacefully on December 30, 2018. She was the beloved mother of Cindi Updegrove, Charisse Hay, Monique Brandagan, and Michele Billone. Cherished grandmother of seven and great grandmother of two. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Interment followed with a Graveside Service was at Greenfield Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home. Online guest book at hawkinsanddavisfh.com

Obituary - Patrick J Marsden

MARSDEN - Patrick J. “Pat” of Smithtown, NY and Ormond Beach, FL, beloved husband of Helena M. Marsden (nee Feehan) for 54 years, passed away on December 29, 2018. He was the loving father of John (Margaret) of Midway, KY, Alexandra Hickey (Jack) of Rye, NY, and Robert (Kathy) of Fairfield, CT; and cherished grandfather to Ryan, Liam, Matthew, Kieran, Will, Lauren, and Patrick. He is survived by brothers Hugh (Anna) of Australia; Jimmy (Kay), Noel (Helen), and Aidan of Ireland; sisters Margaret and Finola (Bernard) of France, and Maeve (Tommy) and Joan (Ollie) of Ireland. 

Pat was born in Ireland on July 29, 1935 to the late James P. Marsden and Gertrude M. Marsden (nee Kelly) and grew up in Longford. He immigrated to New York City in 1957. 

Pat played Gaelic football in Longford and at Gaelic Park in the Bronx, NY. He served his country as an officer in the United States Army in Korea between 1958 and 1960. He was later drafted during the Berlin Crisis, served statewide, and was honorably discharged in 1964. Pat was employed in management by United Parcel Service for 31 years and retired in 1991. Known for his unwavering loyalty, he was committed to his family, friends, and the United Parcel Service. During his many years of retirement, his interests included golf, reading, business investments, watching the Mets, and, most of all, annual vacations with his beloved family. 

Visits with his children, grandchildren, and friends were always a great source of joy for him. A Funeral Mass was held at Parish of the Holy Cross, Nesconset, NY. Followed with Military Honors.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com