All Obituaries

On the evening of January 3rd, Robert (“Bob”) Smith passed away at 75. Robert was born in 1947 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the second-born of five to the late Thomas and Kathleen Smith. He is survived by his sisters Patricia Shaw and husband Robert, Kathy Felipe and husband Roy; brothers David Smith and wife Cathie and Michael Smith; sons Robert Smith and Michael Smith and wife Jessica, and grandchildren Landon and Addison Smith. Robert was a man of principles, faith, and respect,...

Ronald (“Deacon Ron”) Thomas Blasius, died peacefully in his sleep at home on the morning of Jan 26th, surrounded by his loving family.     He lived a life of service, working for 27 years for the New York City Police Department (NYPD) before retiring with the rank of Lieutenant.   He described joining the NYPD as “the most transformative experience of my life,” because it gave him the opportunity to help people.   Deacon Ron served...

God has given Mrs. Lilykutty Illickal the gift of years . On January 22, 2023,  Lilykutty was called to our Lord, at the precious age of 92, every year of which was lived fully, and in the light of the Lord. Mrs Lily Illickal ,M.A., M. Ed,  was a beloved daughter of renowned Prof KJ Cyriac (Sacred Heart College, EKM) and Mrs. Simoni Cyriac, BA (Palakunnel). Lilykutty was the loving wife of the late Dr. Mathew Illickal, (New York), beloved mother of Dr Maya (Dr.Anand Irimpen, USA),...

Darlene P. Fust-Fortier Age 60, of Mount Sinai, New York entered eternal rest on January 24, 2023 with her loving husband, Mike Fortier by her side.   Darlene was born in Wheatley Heights, New York to Arthur and Dolores Fust. She grew up in Dix Hills with siblings: Artie Jr. and Deborah.   Darlene attended Half Hollow Hills Schools where she developed lifelong friends. She attended Dowling College, graduating Summa cum laude.  Darlene is survived by her loving...

Ann Castellana (Bertocchi), age 86, of Ronkonkoma, N.Y. died peacefully surrounded by her family on January 24, 2023, after a long battle with dementia.  Ann is survived by her daughter Catherine and her husband Steve, her grandson Steven, granddaughter Stephanie and her loving dog Ginger.  Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband Vincent Castellana, her parents Lorenzo and Maria (Zeziola) Bertocchi and her brother, Jack Bertocchi.  Ann, affectionately known by family...

Our Brother Joseph was one of three children born to immigrant parents.  He served in the Navy for 4 years and served during the Korean War. Joe has been married to his bride, Ann, for 70 years. They have 6 children (Jo Ann, Deborah, Anthony, Christine, Lisa and Louis). There are 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Joe loved music and enjoyed filling the family juke box with all the latest hits for his kids to enjoy. Joseph and Ann taught...

 Joseph C. “Joe" Buzzetta, 86, of Saint James, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 15th, 2023. He was born on December 30th, 1936, in Ozone Park, New York to John and Anna Buzzetta. His parents were from Italian immigrant families and he grew up with a wonderful close extended family and his maternal grandmother, Anna DiGennaro, was a second mother to Joe and his younger sister Johann. When Joe was in his early teens, his family moved out to Centerport, New York around 1950,...

Catherine Tesoriero was the daughter of Gloria and Stephen Ruffino.  She grew up in New York City on 2nd Avenue, where she lived a great life with her loving family and had endless happy memories that she shared with us often. She was one of seven children and had enormous love for all her siblings (Sonny, Anna, Charlie, Rosalie, Lillian, and John). She married Francis Tesoriero and had Three children Frankie, Stephanie, and Gina along with a loving daughter in law Wendi, four beautiful...