Obituary - Suzanne Marie Jelley

JELLEY, Suzanne Marie, of Westhampton Beach, NY. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Jane Jelley of Smithtown, NY. A graduate of Smithtown High School, Class of 1964, she received a BA from Southampton College of Long Island University, as well as a paralegal certificate from St. John’s University. She was member of the Alter Guild of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church,  Westhampton Beach and The Church of the Atonement Alter Guild. Suzanne enjoyed traveling and golf, and had a special love for her Old English Sheep dogs.   Suzanne was the devoted longtime friend of Julie Boone Kessler, of Hyde Park, NY and Barbara Compitello Shea of Miller Place, NY. She is survived by two cousins, Mark Jelley of Somers, NY and Scott Jelley of North Attelboro, Mass. Viewing at Follett & Werner Funeral Home, Westhampton Beach, NY Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9. Service Friday 11 AM ,St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Westhampton Beach.  Interment following at Smithtown Cemetary, Smithtown, NY.

Death Notice - Julia S. Cusumano

Cusumano, Julia S. of St. James, NY passed away peacefully on October 6, 2016 at the age of 99. Cherished mother of the late Lawrence. Loving Grandmother of Donna (Michael) Piccinini, Kevin (Sue) Cusumano and Lizabeth (Brian) Calo. Dear Great Grandmother of Michael, Julianna, Sarah, Jessica, Ryan, Meaghan and Luciano. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the Branch Funeral Home.Interment followed at Holy Rood 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 - Alfredo Rezende III

Rezende, III, Alfredo of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY passed away on October 2, 2016 at the age of 35.He was the dear father of Alfredo IV. Beloved son of Pam and the late Alfredo II. Loving Grandson of Emilia and the late Alfredo. Cherished nephew of Joe (Joan), and Victor (Maria). He is survived by many cousins and other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church , Smithtown, NY. Private cremation followed. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family.Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice James Letsch

Letsch, James age 97 of Nesconset, NY passed away peacefully on October 2, 2016. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Army WWII. He was the beloved husband of Mae. Cherished father of Linda (William) Dimola and Steven (Suzanne) Letsch. Adored Grandfather of Kim, (Robert) Murphy, Theresa (John) Schuster, William (Toni) Dimola, Sherry Dimola, Kenneth (Donna) Cox, Jaclyn Letsch, and Kristen Letsch. Loving Great Grandfather of Gabrielle, Dougas, Thomas, Erin, Christa, William, Daniel, Nicole, Corey, Ryan, Kelly, Justin and Alex. Dear Brother in Law of Gilbert (Laurice) Bonin. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the Branch Funeral Home.Private Cremation followed. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Theresa Mele

Mele, Theresa of Huntington Station, NY passed away peacefully on September 28, 2016 at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of the late Stefano. Cherished mother of Phyllis (John) Pezenik Merlo, Judith (Jon) Poole and Stephen (Doris) Mele. Loving Grandmother of four and Great Grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Fannie, Florence and Sophie. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R. C. Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at Holy Rood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com