Death Notice - James P Ginty

Ginty, James P. - 84, long time resident of Smithtown. Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 15, 2018. FDNY Firefighter for 34 Years in Squad 2 and Ladder 42. Charter member FDNY Pipe Band. USMC Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband to Catherine of 61 years. Loving Father to 6 Children and 6 In-law’s. Grandfather of 16 and Great grandfather of 1. Also survived by his 2 brothers and 1 sister. Friends may call at St. James Funeral Home, Rt. 25, St. James on Wednesday 7-9 PM. Thursday 2-9 PM. Funeral Mass Friday 11:15 AM at Sts. Philip & James RCC. Interment to follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Smithtown with military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to FDNY Fire Family Transport.

Death Notice - Michael John Delfino Sr

Delfino Sr., Michael John Age 85 of St. James, NY on September 23, 2018.  Founder & Owner of Delfino Insulation Company Inc.  Proud Korean War Navy Veteran on the USS John Hood DD655 & an avid outdoorsman.  Beloved husband of Eleanor.  Loving father of Fred (Joanne), Wendy, Marijo, Michael Jr., Robert, & Nancy.  Cherished grandfather of Stacy, Christine, Michelle, Fred Jr., Robbie, Jessica, Ash, Michael III, Dominic, Nicole, Casey, Stephan. Dearest great grandfather of 20 & great great grandfather of 3. He is also survived by his Labrador Brandi. Funeral Service was held at the Funeral Home.  Interment followed with full Military Honors at Bovina Cemetery Bovina, NY. In lieu of flowers family request donations made to: Nature Conservancy at Mashomack Preserve Shelter Island, NY www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-michael-j-delfino-sr. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Mary Brigid Phillips

PHILLIPS-Mary Brigid of St. James, NY (formerly of Middle Village, NY ) Age 94 passed peacefully on September 3, 2018. Co-founder and manager with her late husband of  JOHN J.PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME in Middle Village, NY. Devoted wife of late John.Beloved mother of Sean (Karen) and late son Gerard . Adoring grandmother of Brenna, Shauna, Caitlin, Fiona, Delia, Adam & Kris. Cherished great grandmother of Olivia, Emma, & Jack Henry. Dear sister of the late Kate & Thomas. Loving aunt to 8 nephews, 9 nieces including 18 godchildren & a large group of other relatives & friends who lovingly called her “Aunt Mary”. Mary will truly be missed by her family here at the Branch Funeral Home. Funeral mass was celebrated at Sts. Philip and James RC Church, St. James, 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 - Mary Amato

Amato, Mary age 105 of Port Jefferson Station, NY passed away peacefully on August 27, 2018.She was the beloved mother of Maryann (Anthony) Masella and Paul (Meryl) Amato. Cherished grandmother of the late Joseph, Charles, Natalie, Denise, Lenore, Paul, Danielle, Christopher, Joseph, and the late Gregory. Loving great grandmother of  Amanda, Ashley, Gabrielle, Angelo, Marissa, Alyssa, Hailey, Courtney, Nicholas, Jake, Avery, Gianna, Stephen and Owen. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St Margaret of Scotland R,C. Church., Selden, NY. Entombment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Margaret O'Keefe

O’Keefe, Margaret - WWII Navy Veteran passed this Monday on Labor Day. She was a Great friend to all. Loving Mother, Grandma and Great grandmother mother that will be forever in our hearts as well as truly missed. Survived by son Timothy O’Keefe & daughter Margaret O’Keefe, daughter in law Donna O’Keefe, grandchildren Corey, Richard, Daniel, Gabriel, Claire & Hannah, great grandchildren Thomas, Flynn, Rileigh and Olivia. Rest In Peace. Visitation services were held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 9-10:45 AM at St. James Funeral Home, 829 Middle Country Rd, St. James, NY 11780. Funeral mass was held 11:15 a.m. at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church. Interment followed Mass with Military Honors at St. James Episcopal Cemetery. 

Mrs. O’Keefe’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the O’Keefe Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by Kenneth, Kerry, Brian, Danielle, Marty and the rest of the Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.