Obituaries

Frank J. Tempone Jr.

Frank J. Tempone Jr.

Sep 8, 2026

It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Frank J. Tempone Jr., who passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at the age of 80.

Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by his unwavering love for his family. He shared 54 wonderful years of marriage with his...

Nicholas Calvello

Nicholas Calvello

Sep 6, 2026

Nicholas Calvello, age 92, of Holbrook, NY, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Born on November 27, 1933, in the Bronx, NY, Nicholas exemplified a life dedicated to education, family, and the outdoors. He was the first in his family to earn a college degree, achieving his Bachelor's Degree in his 50s. This accomplishment laid the foundation for a...

Salvatore Anthony Raccuglia

Salvatore Anthony Raccuglia

Sep 6, 2026

Salvatore Anthony Raccuglia, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and coach passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at the age of 87 due to natural causes. Born on May 23, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, Salvatore spent much of his life enriching the communities around him, ultimately making his home in Ridge, NY. 

Salvatore built a successful career as a...

Raymond C. Reichenbach

Raymond C. Reichenbach

Sep 6, 2026

Raymond Charles Reichenbach 82, of Medford, New York, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026.

He was a loving and devoted husband of 59 years to Roseann Reichenbach. He was a loving father of Eric Reichenbach and his wife, Kimberly and Amy Reichenbach Hofer and her husband, Richard.

He was the proud papa to Olivia and Robert Hofer, and Max and Marin...

Henry Podufaly

Henry Podufaly

Sep 4, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Henry Podufaly, age 86, who departed this life on September 4, 2026. Born on December 10, 1939, in Michigan, Henry lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love. A long-time resident of Holbrook, New York, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Henry proudly served in...

Catherine Mary O'Hare

Catherine Mary O'Hare

Sep 3, 2026

Catherine Mary O'Hare, born on July 23, 1953, in Long Island City, NY, passed away on September 3, 2026. Known for her kindness and gentle spirit, Catherine dedicated her life to caring for others where she worked as a health aide for individuals with intellectual disabilities for over a decade. Prior to that, she devoted herself to uplifting disadvantaged children,...

Marion Kelly

Marion Kelly

Sep 3, 2026

Marion Kelly. Beloved Mother and Grandmother. Survived by her three children Kathleen Righi, Debbie Scott and Daniel Kelly. 

Richard R. Daigle

Richard R. Daigle

Sep 3, 2026

Richard Daigle, devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on September 3, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on September 14, 1937, in Fort Kent, Maine, Richard spent his childhood in Maine before moving to Connecticut and then settling on Long Island where he built a life and family, he was deeply proud of.

Richard proudly served in...

Kathleen Christie

Kathleen Christie

Sep 3, 2026

Kathleen Christie

Kathleen Christie, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born Kathleen Rice on April 18, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York.

Kathy was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Christie, who passed away in 2018. Kathy and Fred married in 1965 - married for...

Edy Fernando Salguero

Edy Fernando Salguero

Sep 3, 2026

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in the memory of Edy to Your Columbia: Remember Campaign

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