Obituaries

Melvin Warren Smith

Melvin Warren Smith

Jul 20, 2019

Melvin Warren Smith was born on January 7, 1945 in the South Bronx of New York City. The first child of his parents Warren and Alice. Growing up in the projects with his younger brother Roy he learned that everyone wanted to be treated with respect and his love for the New York Yankees. After high school he enlisted in...

Elena Aka Helen Paparatto

Elena Aka Helen Paparatto

Jul 20, 2019

Paparatto, Elena A.K.A Helen, 89, of Eastport, N.Y., Former Teacher’s Assistant with the Brentwood School District, passed on Saturday, July 20th, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Tino Paparatto. Loving mother of Mike Paparatto (the late Mary), Anthony Paparatto (Dorothy), Stephen Paparatto, Joseph Paparatto, Tina Schneyer (Ed), Virginia Henn (James) and Lois Aprile. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Henn, Craig Henn,...

Joseph Daniel Grosso Sr.

Joseph Daniel Grosso Sr.

Jul 18, 2019

GROSSO – Joseph Daniel Sr., of Holbrook, NY (formerly of Brooklyn) on July 18, 2019 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of 59 years to Dorothy. Loving father of Debbie Hellerman (Tom), Joseph Jr. (Christine), Donna Solomons (Scott), Diane Shlonsky (John), James (Kim), John (Sandi) and Dominick (Kaitlin). Devoted grandfather to Samantha, Jamie, Jake, John, Matthew, Bailey, Jason, Connor, Jayci,...

Kevin John Wherry

Kevin John Wherry

Jul 17, 2019

WHERRY – Kevin John of Coram, NY on July 17, 2019 in his 51st year. Devoted son to John “Jack” (Judith) and the late Lillian. Cherished father of Olivia. Beloved brother of Laura McKenna (Michael), Donna Goldsmith (Mark), Lisa Wherry and Kathleen Wherry. Loving Uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Visitation Moloney’s Lake Funeral Home & Cremation Center,...

Ignacio Sarabia

Ignacio Sarabia

Jul 16, 2019

Ignacio Sarabia was born December 19, 1933 and he departed this earth on July 16, 2019 in Takoma Park, Maryland. Ignacio was born to Ignacio Sarabia Sr. and Maria Alvarez who preceded him in death.

Ignacio known by many as “Jr.” graduated from Morris high School in Bronx, NY.

Immediately after completing high school, Ignacio moved to long island...

Dom Como

Dom Como

Jul 16, 2019

 

Francis Dominic Como, 85, of Bohemia, NY joined his family in eternal life on July 16, 2019. Son of Frances and Louis Como of Bohemia, NY, one of five siblings; Frank Como, Frances Nichol, Rosemary Nichol and Louise Dabes, he was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 9, 1934. Raised in Westbury, NY, later moving to New Paltz, NY...