Obituaries
Gloria M. Farino
May 5, 2026
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to one of the following charities in memory of Gloria
St. Judes Children Research Hospital
Shriner's Childrens
Josephine L. Barry
May 4, 2026
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Josephine to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation www.komen.org
Michael Jay Margolis
May 4, 2026
Michael J. “Mike” Margolis passed away peacefully on May 4th in Nesconset, NY, surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with GBM. Throughout his illness, he fought with remarkable strength and courage.
Mike was a graduate of Commack High School South, where he met the love of his life, his wife Maureen. They shared 45 wonderful years together and...
Catherine L. Burns
May 1, 2026
Catherine L. Burns, 73, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and kindness that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
Born on March 10, 1953, in Glendale, New York, Catherine spent most of her life in Howard Beach, where she built a beautiful life centered around family, friendship, and community. She was...
Suzanne Reilly
Apr 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Suzanne Margaret Reilly
Suzanne Reilly, a woman of incomparable strength and grace, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 25, 1945, in Brooklyn to Matthew and Margaret Fauvell. Suzanne grew up in Whitestone and later moved to West Islip, where she attended West Islip High...
Thomas A. Lavars
Apr 29, 2026
Tom Lavars passed away peacefully on April 29th, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his illness, he maintained the same grit and bravery that defined his life, never wavering in his devotion to those he loved.
A proud Army Veteran, Tom carried the values of service and discipline with him long after his time in uniform. To those...
Rita Elizabeth McDougall
Apr 28, 2026
In Lieu of flowers the family kindly asks that you make a donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital in memory of Rita.
Rose Fitzgerald
Apr 28, 2026
Rose Fitzgerald, 92, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, with family by her side. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, George Fitzgerald, her sister Joane Gargiula, and her son Scott Fitzgerald.
Born on September 14, 1933, to Manuel and Mary Rios, Rose grew up in the Rockaways, New York, alongside her sisters Joane and Rita. From an early...
Salvatore Vasile-Cozzo
Apr 28, 2026
Our beloved Father Salvatore Vasile-Cozzo peacefully passed on April 28, 2026 at the age of 99. Salvatore was born in Sicily on March 12,1927. He was married to his beautiful wife, Francesca Vasile-Cozzo for 70 beautiful years filled with lots of traveling and beautiful memories with family and friends.
Salvatore moved his family to New York where he raised three children...
Babubhai B. Patel
Apr 28, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Babubhai B. Patel.
Babubhai was born in Kholvad, Gujarat, India, and later made his home in Bayside, New York. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished brother, and dear friend to many. He will be remembered for his kindness, quiet strength, humility, and the love he...
