Obituaries

Eleanor Riccio

Eleanor Riccio

Sep 30, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eleanor Riccio who left this life surrounded by love on September 30, 2026 at the age of 74. Born on March 8, 1952 in Brooklyn NY, Eleanor spent her life devoted to her family and built a loving home filled with warmth and laughter. She was a devoted and...

Salvatore M. Blando

Salvatore M. Blando

Sep 29, 2026

Salvatore M Blando, retired NYPD Captain Detective Bureau Manhattan passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2026. He is survived by his wife Laura, his three sons and daughters in law Salvatore Jr., and Lisa, Christopher and Kristine, Michael and Ana , 7 grandchildren; Salvatore III, Angelo, Michael, Kelly, Lauren, Michelle, Massimo and his sister and brother in law Roseann and...

Howard Frank Spallholtz III

Howard Frank Spallholtz III

Sep 28, 2026

In loving memory of Howard Spallholtz. May 9, 1956-September 28, 2026

Howie passed away peacefully on September 28, surrounded by his five children. He lived a life defined by love, hard work, family, service, and an appreciation for the people and experiences that made life meaningful.

Howie was a devoted father and grandfather. He is survived by his five children: his son...

Marion Fracassa

Marion Fracassa

Sep 27, 2026

Marion Fracassa, 65, of Holbrook, New York, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026.

Marion was the beloved wife of Ralph Fracassa, her loving partner through 41 years of marriage, creating a lifetime of memories and laughter together. She was the devoted mother of Angela Peters and her husband, Kevin, sharing an exceptionally close bond as both mother and daughter and...

Judith Ann Amatulle

Judith Ann Amatulle

Sep 27, 2026

Amatulle, Judith Ann of Ronkonkoma, NY, in her 84th year passed peacefully September 27, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Eddie and Marguerite Higbee. Survived by her spouse Patsy. Beloved mother to Marguerite Medina, The Late Mario Medina (Donna), and step-son Dino Amatulle (Caroline). Devoted grandmother of Shannon van Heerden (Darryl), Dustin Murphy (Rebecca) and Jesse Murphy (Camila) and great...

Caroline Manley

Caroline Manley

Sep 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Caroline Manley, a beloved mother and grandmother, who died on September 26, 2026. Caroline built a life full of faith, family, and service.

Caroline will be remembered for her warmth, quiet strength, and devotion to her family. She is survived by her children and grandchildren, and was preceded in death...

James J. Bissett Jr.

James J. Bissett Jr.

Sep 27, 2026

James Joseph Bissett, Jr., 89, of Holtsville, New York, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jim was the oldest of 6 children born to James and Marguriete Bissett on June 6, 1937....

Josephine "Jackie" Johnn

Josephine "Jackie" Johnn

Sep 26, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Josephine Johnn, on September 26, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on November 12, 1942, Josephine lived a life filled with love for her family and friends, and joy living in the Smithtown community that she was proud to call home.

Family was, above all else,...