Death Notice- Nichole Spinelli-Hoffman

SPINELLI-HOFFMAN-Nichole, Age 41, of Selden, passed on February 26, 2016. Beloved mother of Catherine and Nicholas. Adored daughter of Catherine Betancourt and the late Edward Spinelli.Cherished step-daughter of the late Charles Betancourt. Loving sister of Edward T., Daneen, Michelle, Nicole and Tobias. Dear granddaughter of Michael (Noreene) Spinelli.Reposing at Branch Funeral Home, 190 E. Main St. Smithtown NY 11787. Visitation Mon. 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Tues St. Patrick’s R.C.C 9:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Huntington Disease Society of America.

Death Notice - Philip Fox

FOX - Philip, age 80, of Orlando, FL formerly of Smithtown, NY on February 27, 2016. Retired Nassau County Police Officer of 37 years (611) and Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved Husband of the late Diane. Loving Father of Kathleen Fox, Karen Knudsen, & Kevin Fox. Cherished Grandfather & Great-Grandfather. Funeral Service was celebrated at the funeral home. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Elks Lodge #2036, 120 Edgewood Ave., Smithtown, NY 11787. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family.  Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Ethel L. DiNino

DiNino, Ethel L. “Sandy” of Smithtown, NY passed away peacefully on March 4, 2016 at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of David. Cherished mother of Susan (Eric) DiNino. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at the funeral home. 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 - Joseph J. Maiale

Maiale, Joseph J. of Commack, NY passed away peacefully on March 10, 2016 at the age of 91. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Army and the National Guard. He was the beloved husband of Catherine. Cherished father of Joseph (Tove), Enrico ( Francene), Vincent ( Carole)  Rose Marie (Stephen) Costello. Loving Grandfather of Enrico, Jr., Joseph V., Michael P., Joseph J., George, Stephen, Jr., Vanessa Marie, and Nicholas C. Adored Great Grandfather of Tobi, Lilly and Thomas and Great Great Grandfather of Anthony. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R. C. Church, Smithtown, 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 - Lola Vlachos

Vlachos, Lola-88 long-time resident of St. James,NY on March 13, 2016. Loving wife of Charles. Beloved Mother of George, Clara Olzinski & James. Beloved YiaYia of Nicholas, Marianna & Alexandra. Cherished Sister of Peter Moulis. Friends may call at St. James Funeral Home, Inc. 829 Middle Country Rd., Rte. 25, St. James on Wednesday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service on Thursday at 10am Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, Port Jefferson.  Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton,NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, Port Jefferson