Death Notice - Sam J. Petrocelli

Petrocelli, Sam J., of Smithtown, NY passed away peacefully on October 24, 2016 at the age of 87. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Air Force. He was the beloved husband of Barbara. Cherished father of Debbie Mincey, Angela (frank) Vicari and Lynn (George) Tomacheski. Loving Grandfather of James, Michelle and Natalie. Adored Great Grandfather of Scott Brunquell Jr. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church. Interment followed with Military Honors at Calverton 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 - Andrew J. Murphy

Murphy, Andrew J. Age 83 of Port Jefferson Station, NY. Formerly of Commack, NY passed peacefully. Retired NYPD Captain. Beloved husband of Regina. Loving father of Christine (Bob) Salomon, Michael (Kathleen) and Mark (Maria). Cherished grandfather of 9. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation www.liaf.org. Or Good Shepherd Hospice goodshepherdhospice.chsli.org. 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 - Marie L. Byrnes

Byrnes, Marie L. age 105 of Ridge, NY passed away peacefully on October 20, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Mc Donough and the late James Byrnes. Cherished mother of Thomas (Bernadine), Steven (Kathy), Nancy (Albert) Van Ness, Carol (John) Suss, Diane (Matthew) Marek, The late Agnes Forbes and the late Arthur Byrnes. Loving Grandmother of 16. Great Grandmother of thirty-one. Great Great Grandmother of one. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mark’s R.C. Church. Private cremation followed at  Washington Memorial Park. 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 - Richard "Red" Morgan

Morgan, Richard “Red” Age 84, of St. James, NY.  Passed on October 14, 2016. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Air Force Korean War. Red was a Church lay leader, Preacher, retired from American Airlines, VFW Chaplin, member of the L.I.R.R. Society & a devoted Christian. Beloved husband of Mary.  Cherished father of Philip David & Lise (Don). Adored grandfather of Anastasia, Donnie, & Reva. Dear brother of Jeannine & the late William. Religious Service was celebrated at St. James Methodist. Interment with Military Honors at St. James Methodist Cemetery.In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. James United Methodist Church.  532 Moriches Road St. James, NY 11780 Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Denise Avena

Avena, Denise of Westbrook, CT formerly of Hauppauge, NY passed away on October 8, 2016 at the age of 60. She was the beloved wife of Michael. Cherished mother of Paul, Joseph, Michael and Kristina. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R. C. Church. 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