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

Death Notice - Kent P. Knudsen

KNUDSEN- Kent P., 77, of Smithtown, passed on September 18, 2016. Beloved Husband of Margaret. Loving Father of Paul (Jeanne) Knudsen, Robert (Elizabeth) Knudsen, & Lynn (Brian) Egitto. Adored Grandfather of Thomas, James, John, Mark, Christopher & Hannah. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church. 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 - Antoinette F. Cosomano

Cosomano, Antoinette F. of Ronkonkoma, NY passed away peacefully on September 2, 2016 at the age of 96. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent. Cherished mother of Rose (Anthony) Alfano and John Cosomano. Loving Grandmother of Michelle, Anthony (Kerri), Vincent and Taormina. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph R.C. Church, Ronkonkoma, NY. Interment followed 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 - Arthur Seneck

Seneck, Arthur 68 of Stony Brook, NY on September 3rd, 2016, the world lost one of the great ones. Arthur was taken from us way early. He was married to his high school sweetheart Camille for 51 years. He raised two daughters Darla and Cheryl. He was a great provider and gave all of himself to his family. He was a man everyone looked up to. He doted on his grandchildren, Ryan, Connor and Hannah. He was a great father-in-law to Bill. He was “Uncle Artie” to everyone! And there will never be anyone as funny, clever, witty, interesting, nor generous as Arthur Seneck. Dad, you loved reading the paper, and now you are in it. We are so sorry Daddy. God Bless you Daddy, Grandpa, Uncle Artie, with all of our love into your next journey… your family.  Funeral Services was held at the Branch Funeral Home. Cremation was private. Interment of ashes followed with a graveside service 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