Obituaries
Sylvia Messina
Aug 26, 2025
Sylvia Messina, 92Passed peacefully on August 26, 2025
Sylvia Messina, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 92. A devoted wife to her late husband Joseph for 66 wonderful years, Sylvia built a life centered around family, faith, and generosity.
She was the proud mother of four, Susan, John, Jane, and Sharon. Grandmother to eight,...
Rick S. Petracca
Aug 25, 2025
In Memory of Rick S. Petracca please consider making donations to
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Stony Brook Heart Institute. Contributions may be made using the following link https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/53732/donations/new
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Ian Gertler
Aug 24, 2025
Ian Scott Gertler, 51, of Fuquay Varina, NC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Ian was born on October 2, 1973 in Brooklyn, NY to Jessie (Kaufman) Gertler and the late Dr. Robert Gertler. Growing up in Coram, NY, his childhood was full of special moments including basketball in the backyard, family holidays and cherished extended family gatherings. He...
Lalit Rai Bahl
Aug 24, 2025
In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to Stony Brook Cancer Center
https://cancer.stonybrookmedicine.edu/cancerresearch/giving
Denise M. Hahn
Aug 24, 2025
Denise M. Hahn 60, passed peacefully on August 24, 2025. Denise faced many challenges and kept up the good fight until she passed. She is survived by her mother Adrian P. Hahn and brothers David (Lori) and Dennis (Kim). Denise was also a loving Aunt to David (Laura), Ricky (Lindsey), James (Kate) and Dennis (Reese), as well as a Great...
Michael J. Harvey
Aug 24, 2025
Michael Joseph Harvey
November 30, 1956 – August 24, 2025
Michael Joseph Harvey, 68, of Islip, New York, passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 30, 1956, to the late Norman E. Harvey and Caroline E. Harvey, Michael grew up as the son of a proud veteran, traveling the...
Margaret and Walter Jakubowski
Aug 23, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Margaret Jakubowski (O’Connor), born November 9, 1949, in Brooklyn, NY, and her beloved husband Walter “Butch” Jakubowski, born July 10, 1942, in Bayonne, NJ. The two were tragically taken in a car accident on August 23, 2025. They are survived by their children: Dorene (Ben), Sean (Heather), and...
Emil Joseph Kochman, III
Aug 23, 2025
Emil Joseph Kochman, III. Born 03 March 1943 passed peacefully on 23 August 2025. Known by most as E.J. but by family as Hon, Pops, Pal, Bobo, and WeJay he will be remembered by all as a man who loved his family and friends. E.J. was born in the city and was raised in Maspeth, NY. Summers were spent in...
Andrew L. Teitelbaum
Aug 22, 2025
Andrew Lee Teitelbaum, 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home.
Born in 1956 in the Bronx, New York City, Andrew grew up alongside his older brother Steven and younger sister Barbra. From a young age, he was introduced to baseball by his grandfather—a game he loved passionately and later shared with his son. A lifelong Yankees fan, Andrew...
Richard Michael Bounaparte
Aug 21, 2025
U.S. Air Force Veteran, NYPD Sergeant, U.S. Customs Inspector, Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Uncle and Friend
Richard Bounaparte, 82, of Hauppauge, N.Y., passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025.
A proud American and dedicated public servant, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at just 17 years old. He bravely served his country in the Vietnam War, and was stationed at...
