Death Notice - Robert G. Saraniero

SARANIERO - Robert G., 78, of Stony Brook, NY, on January 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Diane Saraniero. Devoted father of 5 and cherished grandfather of 10. Born in Brooklyn, NY. Attended Valley Stream Central and lettered in basket ball and baseball. Was lead scorer in basketball for that year and was proud of earning the distinction of All County appearing in Newsday. After High School was drafted by the Detroit Tigers but deferred to serve his country and joined the Air Force. After a medical discharge he followed his passion, a music career. He was one of the founding members of The Fireflies whose hits include You Were Mine and Suzanne. He retired from singing to raise a family and went on to have a successful career in Microelectronics. He resided in Smithtown for 35 years. In 2008 he moved to Stony Brook where he finished out his professional career retiring in 2014. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s RC Church, Smithtown. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Philomena Brenda Sutherland

SUTHERLAND, Philomena Brenda of Smithtown, NY passed away peacefully on January 19, 2016 at the age of 57. She was the beloved wife of Lester. Cherished mother of Ria (Brad) Herrschaft and Rachael. Loving Grandmother of Jase Channing Herrschaft, Savannah Herrschaft and Tiana Herrschaft. She is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown, NY. Cremation followed at Washington Memorial Park. In Lieu of Flowers If you would like to make a donation In Memory of Philomena Brenda Sutherland The family requests donations made to: National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Inc 2501 Oak Lawn Ave. #435, Dallas, TX 75219 http://www.tealwalk.org/fundraiser/philomenasutherland or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org/SJFile/MemHonorForm.pdf. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Vera Grabarz

GRABARZ,  Vera of Smithtown, NY, Passed away peacefully on January 7, 2016 at the age of 92 . She was the beloved wife of the late Michael. Cherished mother of Irene (Murray), Michele (Joe) and Debbie. Loving Grandmother of Alex and Katie. 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 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 - Patricia S. Cosgrave

COSGRAVE—Patricia S., age 86, of Greenlawn passed on December 1, 2015. Beloved mother of Linda (Carl) Saunders, Stephen (Catherine), Judith Macari, Matthew (Malanie), Daniel (Nancy) and Christine (Robert) Loew. Adored grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 17. Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. Cremation was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hearing Charities of America. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Death Notice - Loretta Gesimondo

GESIMONDO, Loretta, age 81, of Hauppauge, passed on January 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Mario. Cherished mother of Nancy Gesimondo, Donna (Alex) Sidlowski and Richard (Lisa) Gesimondo. Adored grandmother of Melissa, Dana and Olivia. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Loretta’s name to The Northport VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com