Death Notice - Alois William Rubenbauer

Rubenbauer, Alois William, of Commack, NY on November 11, 2016 at the age of 81. Self employed builder of Rubenbauer Associates in Huntington. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Army and avid recreational pilot. Beloved husband of MaryAnn. Loving father of Thomas, Patricia, Barbara (Bob) Lahey, Caroline (Glen) Fannin, Marlene (Cliff) Montick, & Alois Ryan Rubenbauer. Cherished grandfather of  14 and great-grandfather of 1. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Thomas More R.C. Church, Hauppauge. Interment followed with Military Honors at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. In Lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to ;  DVAMC Northport, 79 Middleville Rd., Northport, NY 11768 attn: Voluntary Services. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Robert M. Lynch

Lynch, Robert M., age 74 of Rocky Point, NY Formerly of Valley Stream, NY passed away peacefully on November 8, 2016. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Marines. He was the Beloved Husband of Mary. Loving Father of Glenna (Andrew) Westoby, Tertia Lynch, Erina (Louis) Guilfoil and Mamie (Marko) Koski. Adored Poppy of Mika, Lula, Bobby, Kyla, Ella, Lucia, Mary, Maija, Maximus and Macie. Cherished Brother of James (Christine), Joseph (MaryAnn), Kathy (Charlie) Christie and Virginia. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church. Interment followed with Military Honors at Long Island National 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 - Vincent J. Scafa

Scafa, Vincent J., of Smithtown, NY on November 15, 2016 at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of Rose. Cherished father of Marie (Frank) Fumelli and Vincent (Lauryl) Scafa. Loving Grandfather of Alex Fumelli, Vincent Scafa, Melissa Scafa and Jessica Scafa. Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Philip & James R. C. Church. Interment followed at St Patrick’s Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home. Online guest book at www.hawkinsanddavisfh.com

Death Notice - Jack J.R. Shepherd

Shepherd, Jack J.R. age 88 of Hauppauge, NY passed away peacefully on October 26, 2016. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Navy WWII. He was the beloved husband of the late Janice. Cherished father of Janine, Keith (Kerry), Elizabeth and James. Loving Grandfather of  six. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the funeral home. Interment followed with Military Honors at  Long Island National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Helen Palumbo

Palumbo, Helen of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY passed away on November 2, 2016 at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent. Cherished mother of Ronald (Joan) and Robert (Karen). Adored Grandmother of Brian, Sharon, Craig, Marc and Kyle. Loving Great Grandmother of Brandon, Justin, Dylan, Christian, Vincent, Emma and Nicholas. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the funeral home. Interment followed 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