Obituary - Dorothy Sullivan

Dorothy Raynor was born October 22, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY. Ancestry,com research revealed that she was a descendant of one of the original  English families settling Long Island beginning in 1600’s and populating an area in Nassau County that was originally known as Raynor Town (now Hempstead - Freeport) as well as descendant of early settlers from England and Ireland settling in Newfoundland in the same era.Dorothy married George S. Raniolo on July 18, 1941 in Brooklyn NY and they started their family in Bay Ridge Brooklyn before the end of World War II and when George was still on active duty.They moved to North Bellmore in 1958 and raised four children: George, William, Robert and Dorothy.

Following the death of her husband George on June 28, 1979, she began working full time as a Medical Assistant for her son, Dr. George Raniolo. She managed his practice for 15 years.

Dorothy eventually met Thomas H. Sullivan and they were married May 10, 1991. They lived in Mt. Sinai until his death on March 24, 1995. Dorothy moved in with her daughter in 1997 at St. James, NY.

She was active in the care of her daughter’s children and was a dedicated member of several Bridge Groups near her home in St. James.

In January 2011 she moved to Hampton Bays where she shared the home of her daughter, Dorothy, and husband, James Rooney.

In her later years she became introspective and found comfort in the novels of James Patterson,  James Michener and Jean M. Auel.

Despite her age, she remained in good health until January of this year when she was cared for by the Palliative Program at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital with an acute illness.

She returned to her home under the care of her Palliative Physician and friend, Dr. Allison Van Arsdale.  Together with the team of caring professionals at East End Hospice she was comfortable to the day of her death among family on February 16, 2018.

Death Notice - Alice Dobrich

Dobrich, Alice- 88, on February 20, 2018. Longtime resident of St. James, NY. Alice is survived by her daughter Wanda Fagan and Son, Robert Bramanti. Alice is also the Cherished Grandmother of 6 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Mrs. Dobrich’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Dobrich Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by the Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.

Death Notice - Marie "Nettie" Simione

Simione, Marie “Nettie” age 98 just 10 days short of her 99th Birthday, passed away on February 23rd, 2018 at Mills Pond Nursing Home in St. James, NY where she resided for 3 years. She previously lived in Leisure Village in Ridge, NY for almost 20 years. Cherished Mother of Anthony (Christine) Simione and predeceased by her son Raymond Simione. Beloved Grandmother of Gina (Sergio) Silva and Loving Great Grandmother of Gianna and Gabriella Silva, who miss her very much. Also survived by daughter Edith (Pat) Greico and grandchildren Mike (Jennifer) Greico, Sal (Anne) Panebianco, Will (Katie) Panebianco and Paul Panebianco and great grandchildren Nick, Olivia, Angelina and James. Survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. In spite of many tragedies in her life she was a woman who remained strong and persevered. Mrs. Simione’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Simione Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by the Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.

Death Notice - Mary Bubb-Steinmann

Bubb-Steinmann, Mary-age 88 on February 23, 2018. Formerly of Lake Grove - Longtime resident of St. James. Beloved wife of the late Henry Steinmann and Walter Bubb. Cherished mother of Holly (Paul) Vassallo, Daniel (Evelyn) Bubb and Ronald (Alisa) Bubb. Daughter of the late Anne and Stanley Nelsen. Devoted Grandma of 9. Visitation was on Monday February 26, 2018. at the St. James Funeral Home, 829 Middle Country Rd. St. James, NY. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday February 27, 2018 at the St. James Lutheran Church, St. James, NY. Interment was in the St. James Methodist Churchyard. Mrs. Bubb-Steinmann’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Bubb-Steinmann Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by the Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.

Death Notice - Gloria DeMarco

DeMarco, Gloria- 77 on February 26, 2018. Resident of Lake Grove, NY formerly of Syosset. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving Mother of Lisa (Richard) Cosentino & Michelle (Mark) DiMaio. Loving nana of Sam, Zack, Alyssa, Brandon, Andrew & Tyler. Visitation was held at  the St. James Funeral Home, 829 Middle Country Rd. (Rt 25) on Thursday March 1st, 2018. Funeral Mass was held on Friday March 2, 2018 at the St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, East Main Street. Entombment was held at the St. Charles Cemetery.  Mrs. DeMarco’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the DeMarco Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by the Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.