Death Notice - Charles Puleo

Puleo, Charles, age 72, of Titusville, FL and Nesconset, NY passed on July 26, 2016.  53 year member of the Nesconset Fire Department and Fire Police where he was an Ex-Chief and Commissioner.   Charlie was a member of the Firefighter Riders Association, Suffolk County Fire Police Association, Suffolk County Fire Educators Association, and Life Member of the New York State Chiefs Association.  Beloved husband of Patricia.  Loving father of Tracy, Ron, Nancy, Karen, and Michael.  Cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 6.  Dear brother of Vincent (Beverly) Puleo.  Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Fives Smithtown Funeral Home, 31 Landing Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787.  Firematic and Religious Services Sunday 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Visitation at the funeral home Monday 9:00-10:00 AM with a closing prayer at 10:00 AM.  Burial to follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Smithtown. www.fivesfuneralhome.com

Death Notice - Suzanne Paley

PALEY - Suzanne of Smithtown, NY on July 18, 2016 at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of Bernard. Cherished mother of Jennifer (David) Ambro and Elizabeth Paley. Loving Grandmother of Brady, Sophie, Lilly and Anna. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Cremation was private. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Joanne (Varvaro) Gaffney

Gaffney, Joanne (Varvaro) Age 66 of Lake Grove, NY. formerly of Smithtown, NY passed away peacefully after a long & courageous battle with cancer on July 12, 2016. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Eddie (Jennifer), David, Laura (David) Moyer, Michael (Jessica). Cherished grandmother of 9. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Joanne graduated Valedictorian from Stony Brook University Nursing Program & worked as a nurse practitioner at VA Hospital Northport. She also was a professor at Nassau Community College.Funeral Mass celebrated at Sts. Philip & James RCC St. James, NY.Interment to follow at St. James Episcopal Cemetery. Joanne touched the lives of many family & friends and will be forever remembered. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family.Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Anthony J. Rotolico

ROTOLICO—Anthony J., Age 79, of Hauppauge, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 3, 2016. Cherished husband of Maria. Adored father of Maria (Sean) McCormick, Gina (James) McGovern, Elissa Roach and Anthony Jr. (Deborah) Rotolico.Beloved grandfather of Sean, Cara, Conor, Terence, Timothy, Casey, T.J. and Tia. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Thomas More R.C.C. Hauppauge, NY. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Thomas More Food Pantry, 115 Kings Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Kathe E. Bekkevold

Bekkevold, Kathe E., of Bayshore, NY on July 6, 2016 at the age of 88. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph. Cherished mother of Barbara (James) Dragone, Marie Louise (Lawrence) Opisso and Ralph B. Bekkevold. Loving Grandmother of  Melanie Dragone, Lawrence Opisso, Matthew Opisso, Christopher Opisso, Daniel Opisso, Andrew Bekkevold and Krista Bekkevold. Dear Great Grandmother of James Portelli, Anna Opisso, June Opisso, Lillian Opisso and Renata Opisso. Adored  sister of Tonie Walti. Funeral Religious Service was celebrated at the Branch Funeral Home. Interment followed at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com