Obituaries

Sep 24, 2021

Christopher W. Crowley -  Lifelong resident  of Oyster Bay On September 24, 2021. Belolved brother of Irene (the late George Hawhurst), Mary, Michael, and Jennifer (Gregory) LaCava. Cherished Uncle of Gregory, William, Jessica, Caroline, and James. Nephew of Peter (Jayne) Dunn, Kathleen (John) Bohn. Chris was a 13  year Member of The Atlantic Steamer Fire Co. In lieu of flowers...

Sep 16, 2021

Our angel, Adela Sotelo Acerra, 67, left us to heaven on September 16th, 2021 at Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, NY after battling AML Leukemia for nearly 2 years. She was born January 23, 1954, in Queens, NY to George and Martha Sotelo. She attended the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, NY. Adela lived in Queens, NY before settling...

Sep 14, 2021

Camille Klohr on September 14, 2021. Loving mother of Michael (Risa), Julie (the late Dave), Jennifer (Joe) Minicozzi. Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Matthew, and Juliana. Dear sister of Catherine Feren, Frank, and Larry Zafferese.

Sep 9, 2021

Sep 3, 2021

James Francis Gill, age 80, formally of Oyster Bay, New York passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021, after a long illness.  James was born in Brooklyn, New York to William and Lillian Gill (Prior) on January 28, 1941. He grew up in Queens, New York, followed by East Williston on Long Island. He is survived by his adoring sisters...

Aug 22, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jill Laakso, of Bayville, NY on August 22, 2021 at 73 years of age. The daughter of Ione and Nels Laakso, Jill was raised in Dumont, NJ attending the Academy of the Holy Angels. She spent summers in Winona, MN with her beloved grandmother Mamie...

Aug 21, 2021

DeMeo- Gertrude "Trudy".  On August 21, 2021 Of Bayville, N.Y., Formerly of Oyster Bay, NY and Indio, CA. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Cherished mother of John. Loving grandmother of Isabella, Justino, and Thomas. Dear sister of Irene, Rosemary, Robert, and Sheila.    Family will receive friends at Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc. 293 South Street Oyster Bay, NY...

Aug 19, 2021

Vivian S. Koch of Oyster Bay on August 29, 2021. Beloved wife of Karl W. Koch III. Loving mother of Vivian Mason, Karl, Cynthia Edwards, John, and Jill Murray. Cherished grandmother of James, Emily, Brian, Danny, Everett and Austin. Dear sister of William, and Richard Sullivan, and Nancy Smith. Funeral Mass Monday October 4th, 2021 Chapel of St. Dominic's R.C.C.

Aug 15, 2021

Warren, Melvin R age 93 of East Norwich, NY on August 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Irene "Rene" Ryan for 70 years. Loving father of Kenny (Patty) and Ronnie. Cherished grandfather of Brian, Randy and Gregory and great grandfather of Brandon, Kayla and Gracelyn. Proud WW II Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Family will receive friends at Christ Church...

Aug 5, 2021

Martin P. Keegan of Sun Lakes, AZ (formerly of West Islip, New York). Devoted husband of Susan J. Loving father of Kelly Keegan Blavatt (Jeffrey), Ashley Keegan Rose (RJ) and Ryan Keegan. Dear Pop Pop of Keegan Rose, Brody Rose, Addison Rose, Jackson Blavatt and Carter Blavatt. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Genevieve Keegan. Funeral Mass of Christian...

Jul 31, 2021

Jeffrey Andrew Wagner, 60, of Bethpage, New York, passed away on July 31, 2021. Jeff was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 24, 1961. He graduated from St Dominic's High School and continued his education at Northeastern University where he earned a bachelor's degree and began working as an Investment Consultant. Jeff married Cathy Moschera in 1991 and together...

Jul 15, 2021

Robert J. Barnett, Jr.,69, died unexpectantly July 15, 2021, due to complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at Nassau County Medical Center. He was born April 19,1952 in New York City. Bob was the 6th of 10 children born to Robert and Josephine Barnett. Bob graduated from St. Dominic High School, Oyster Bay, NY in 1970 where he played basketball.      ...

Jul 8, 2021

Helen Duggan, age 89, of Northport, New York, passed away on July 8, 2021 in Huntington, New York after a long illness. Helen was born in Manhattan, New York to Magdalena (nee) West and Nicholas Dittiger on June 1st, 1932.  She went to Christoper Columbus High School in the Bronx. Her sister, Caroline Pohlmann, was born when she was 11...

Jul 8, 2021

Heaney- Joseph M. Jr. of Oyster Bay, formerly of  Hempstead. Beloved husband  of  the late Anne. Loving father of Joseph M. III. (Jeanne) . Loving grandfather of  Joseph M. IV, and Marina Anne. Dear brother of Rosaleen Miller, and the late Edward. Alumni of Hofstra University , Volunteer of the Cradle of Aviation Museum for over 20 years.  Family will...

Jun 23, 2021

John Angelo DiTullio-  On June 23, 2021  of Bayville, N.Y.  Beloved son of Fay and the late John. Cherished brother of Debra Arsenault (Glen Vigorito). Dear Uncle of Raymond. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.  John was a proud member of the I.U.O.E.  Local 25 Marine Division. He will be remembered for his love of fishing, almost anything...

Jun 23, 2021

Jane Montgomery of Oyster Bay died on June 23. Raised in Garden City, she attended GCHS and made lifelong friends at Ladycliff College in Highland Falls, NY. She earned her Master's Degree from Adelphi University and taught in the Locust Valley School District for 31 years. An avid traveler and adventurer, Jane visited all 7 continents and went skydiving on...

Jun 13, 2021

Marie-Claire Pittis died peacefully at home on June 13 at the age of 96.  She was born in Geneva, Switzerland and shortly after WWII married Robert Pittis, Army Air Force Captain.  Marie-Claire and Robert made their home in Oyster Bay, NY where they raised their four daughters and Marie-Claire became an active member of the community.  She worked as an...

Jun 10, 2021

Falzarano- John passed away at the age of 67 on June 10, 2021, in Cape Coral FL. Formerly of Locust Valley and Oyster Bay N.Y. He was the cherished son of the late Camilla and John Falzarano. Devoted husband to Kathryn (Fundus). Beloved father to Kathryn M.C. (Wunsch), father- in-law to Matthew Wunsch, stepfather to James Sten. Grandfather of Lily...

Jun 5, 2021

Peggy J. White, 92, most recently of New Suffolk, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Saturday, June 5, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, NY on August 9, 1928, Peggy lived a full life as a respected member of the Long Island community. As a young woman Peggy spent her years not only caring for her family,...

May 31, 2021

Carol Lizza on May 31, 2021 of Oyster Bay. Beloved wife of Mark. Cherished Aunt of Alfred, and Celeste Lizza. Also survived by her many friends.   Family will receive friends at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc. Saturday June 5th  2-4, & 7-9 p.m.