Obituaries

Brigida Erminia DiMaio

Brigida Erminia DiMaio

May 22, 2026

Brigida Erminia DiMaio, of Port Jefferson, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on October 2, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, Brigida was the beloved daughter of Giovanna and Salvatore Gigante. She was predeceased by her husband, Mario DiMaio, and her brother, Nicholas Gigante.

She is survived by her loving sister, Erminia Gigante;...

Thomas J. Gallagher Jr.

Thomas J. Gallagher Jr.

May 22, 2026

Thomas J. Gallagher Jr., 79, of Ronkonkoma, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026.

Thomas was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose strong personality and unmistakable presence left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He was a tough cookie with a big heart, someone who loved fiercely and lived life his own way. Widowed in recent years,...

William Harry Oterson

William Harry Oterson

May 22, 2026

William Harry Oterson, cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on February 24, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, Bill lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love. He spent his career as a Telecommunications Technician with the New York Telephone Company, where his commitment to his field was evident.

A...

James Charles Commander

James Charles Commander

May 22, 2026

James “Jim” Commander, born on August 5, 1939, in Queens, New York, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 22, 2026.Jim was the beloved son of George and Margaret Commander, and one of six children in a lively, close‑knit family.He has predeceased his devoted wife, Dawn, with whom he shared 47 years of love, partnership, and laughter, and by...

James Edmund Barr

James Edmund Barr

May 19, 2026

James Edmund Barr, 92, of Freeport, NY, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, peacefully at St. Catherine’s of Sienna Rehab & Nursing Home in Smithtown, NY.

Jim was born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Joseph and Helen (Cosgrove) Barr. One of five children, Jim attended LaSalle Academy. He worked most of his life in Sales, then applied his Naval experience and...

Neil Kenneth Sint

Neil Kenneth Sint

May 19, 2026

Neil Kenneth Sint, 76, of Holtsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Born on March 29, 1950, in Manhattan, Neil was the son of Harry and Selma Sint. He grew up in Bethpage alongside his sister, Bonnie Siegel, and later with his stepmother, Lucille, and his younger sister, the late Lori Tumminia. During those years, he developed a lifelong...

Anne-Regina Guidi

Anne-Regina Guidi

May 18, 2026

Anne-Regina Guidi, passed away on May 18, 2026, at her home in Bayport, New York, peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 61 years old. Annie was born on July 26, 1964, in Queens, New York, to the late Frank and Barbara Cawlo, and her sister Barbara, and lived in Bayside.

By the age of four, Annie was singing...

Joseph James Ratti

Joseph James Ratti

May 16, 2026

Joseph James Ratti AKA "Stud", a beloved son, brother, uncle and great uncle, passed away leaving behind so many who loved him deeply. Joey had a heart of gold, and anyone who knew him knew what a special soul he truly was.

Joey spent most of his days in the garage working on his cars and airplanes, taking endless trips to...

Robert J. Kranz

Robert J. Kranz

May 15, 2026

Robert J. Kranz was born on April 29th, 1961, and quietly passed on May 15th, 2026, in his sleep. Born to Robert C. Kranz and Dorothy Kranz in Brooklyn NY, he was raised in Greenpoint Brooklyn until moving out to Holbrook, NY in his teens.

Robert graduated Sachem High School in 1979 and soon after began working as a Laborer for...

Thelma Bruno

Thelma Bruno

May 14, 2026

Respectfully, and in accordance with our mother's wishes, she preferred not to have a fuss for her funeral and wanted the services to remain private within the family.

A funeral mass was held for Thelma Bruno on May 23rd, and she was laid to rest alongside her beloved husband, Pasquale, at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Thelma was a cherished mother to Lucy...