Obituaries
Rakesh Kumar Balaggan
Aug 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rakesh Balaggan
Rakesh Balaggan
February 26, 1959 – August 24, 2026
Rakesh Balaggan was a strong soul with unbelievable courage. His strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was deeply loved and will be forever missed by the Balaggan Family, Chopra Family, and Kaura Family. Though our hearts are broken by his...
Nancy Rose Mezzullo
Aug 22, 2026
There is a sacredness in tears
They are not the mark of weakness
But of power
They speak more eloquently than
ten thousand tongues
They are the messengers of over
Whelming Grief
And
Unspeakable Love
Martha E. McMahon
Aug 22, 2026
A wonderful mother Martha “Marty” McMahon passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 surrounded by her family.Mom will always be remembered for her warm laugh, love of family and her faith.Of all the special gifts in life however great or small to have you, as our mother was the greatest gift of all.We know you’re home now mom singing with...
Elizabeth Ann Wallace
Aug 22, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Wallace (Betty Ann), age 81, passed away on August 22, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished and leaving a legacy of faith, generosity, hospitality, and love.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Betty Ann lived with kindness, warmth, and deep care for others. She shared an extraordinary 61-year marriage with her husband, Bill,...
Michael Konert
Aug 20, 2026
Michael Konert 1952-2026
Michael will be remembered as a beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son, and friend. He was the second son born to Anna and Czeslaw Konert, in Ostrowik, Poland. In 1965, he and his family emigrated to Brooklyn, N.Y., in hopes of acquiring the American Dream. And that he did. If you were lucky enough to meet Mike, you...
Marilyn L. Sommer
Aug 20, 2026
Marilyn Lee (Zabriskie) Sommer, of Lake Grove, NY, passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 77. Marilyn lived a life filled with love, family, laughter, creativity, and countless memories. Her greatest legacy was not something she could hold in her hands, but the family she created and the love and memories she left with all of us.
Marilyn...
Maria Parrino
Aug 20, 2026
Maria Parrino, of Central Islip, New York, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Italy in 1937, Maria made Central Islip her home for most of her life and built a beautiful life centered around family, friendship, and love.Maria was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Parrino Sr. She is survived by...
Richard Rajkowski
Aug 19, 2026
Richard Rajkowski, age 87, passed away on August 19, 2026.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, and later built a distinguished career as an Air Traffic Controller. He was also deeply devoted to Good Shepherd Church, supporting and serving the parish from its establishment in the early 1970s with a faith that was steady and enduring. He...
Alyce Louise Zegel
Aug 19, 2026
Alyce Zegel, a resident of Smithtown, NY, passed away on August 19, 2026, after a long illness. She was 83 years old.
Born November 30, 1942, in Holbrook New York, Alyce was the daughter of the late John A. and Emma E. (née Brown) Boniberger. Alyce grew up steps from the shore of Lake Ronkonkoma, where she spent many happy summers...
