Death Notice - Kenneth W. Ernes

Ernes, Kenneth W., age 66 of Nesconset, NY passed on May 13, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Gail. Cherished father of Christie (Ronnie) Hardi and Tara (Tim Sisson) Ernes. Loving Grandfather of Zoe and Ronnie III . Dear brother of Robert (Donald). He is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the Branch Funeral Home. Interment followed at Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Mary A. Chiappino

Chiappino, Mary A., of St. Joseph’s Guest Home, Huntington and formerly of Commack, NY on May 19, 2016 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving mother of Frank, George, Brendon (Gail), & John (Michelle) Chiappino. Cherished grandmother of Keri (Brent), Kim (Patrick), Darlene (Peter), & Leah. Dear great grandmother of Eliana and Spencer. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church , Smithtown. Burial of her ashes will take place in Corinth National Cemetery, Mississippi at a later date. In lieu of  flowers,  memorial donations to  The Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict, 350 Cuba Hill Road, Huntington, NY 11743 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family.Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Frank B. Margiotta

Margiotta, Frank B. Age 91, of Smithtown, NY.  Formerly of Brooklyn, NY.  On May 15, 2016.  They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud WWII US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Mary.Loving father of Joseph (Ida), Eva Maria (Gregg) Lodato, Anthony (Joanna). Cherished grandfather of Natalie, Billy, Julianne, Bianca, Evana, Nicolette, & Anthony Frank. Dear brother of Toni.He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Philip & James R. C. Church, St. James, NY. Interment with Military Honors followed at  Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Patricia Jean Featherstone

Featherstone, Patricia Jean of Ronkonkoma, NY on May 8, 2016 at the age of 69 . She was the beloved wife of William. Cherished mother of Lisa (Anthony) Barbieri, Dawn Gardner, William (Kerry) Featherstone and Jeffrey (Ellie) Featherstone. Loving Grandmother of  Lyndsay, Billy, Caitlyn, Melanie, Lena, Jeffrey, Ayden, Sean, Stephen and Kristen. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at Branch Funeral Home. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Margaret D. Woodford

Margaret D. Woodford, 82: Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Longtime Resident of Hauppauge, NY, passed away on May 11, 2016. Margaret was born in 1934 in Brooklyn, NY.  Beloved wife of late husband  Richard A. Woodford who passed away on February 24, 2003. Loving mother of five Children: Richard (Judy) Woodford, Barbara (John) Stephenson, Donald Woodford, Peggy (Thomas) Geiger, and Susan Woodford (Jeffrey Perez).  Cherished Grandmother of Kathryn (Kevin)  Terkelson, John Stephenson, Timothy Woodford, Nicholas Geiger and Jack Geiger.  Dear friend of longtime companion Edward Bohan.

Visitation will be on Sunday, May 15^th 2016 at 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Maloney’s Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Road, Hauppauge, NY 11788.

Funeral services will take place on Sunday May 16^th at 9:45 AM at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, 280 E. Main Street, Smithtown NY, 11787 followed by interment at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.