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Seaford, New York Obituaries

Rosa Mezzasalma

Rosa Mezzasalma

Sep 22, 2026

Rosa Mezzasalma, 89, of Flushing, NY, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. She was born on April 13, 1937, in Sicily, Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1969 with her husband, Luigi and three children, Gaetano, Marcello and Annamaria, and mother-in-law, Annamaria Zapia Mezzasalma. Family was the most important thing in her life, and Rosaworked tirelessly to...

Christine M. Vetere

Christine M. Vetere

Sep 18, 2026

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd 4-8 PM

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday September 24th 11AM at St. Brigid's RC Church, Westbury, New York

Entombment to follow Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, New York

Gloria C. Holke

Gloria C. Holke

Sep 17, 2026

Gloria C. Holke of Hempstead, NY on September 17th, 2026.  Beloved wife of the late Sigmund.  Loving mother of Patricia Smith (Richard), June Holke and the late Pamela. 

Cherished grandmother of Christine Gooden (Joe) and Richard Smith. 

Proud great grandmother of Avery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20th, 2026 2-4 PM & 7-9 PM 

Religious Service will be held on Sunday evening...

Madeline Bonacum

Madeline Bonacum

Sep 14, 2026

BONACUM – Madeline, on September 14, 2026, of Massapequa Park, NY. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Michelle Rowe (Peter), Audra VanDusen (Marc), and Suzanne Taylor (John). Dear sister of Daniel Benjamin and the late Robert Benjamin. Cherished grandmother of eight and adored great-grandmother of four. 

Visiting Hours: Friday, September 18th, 4-8 PM at the Charles G. Schmitt...

Michael J. Murphy

Michael J. Murphy

Sep 13, 2026

Michael J. Murphy

Entered Into Eternal Rest

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Seaford, N.Y. — Michael J. Murphy, 81, of Seaford, N.Y., passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. 

A devoted family man, decorated veteran, and active community member, he leaves behind a legacy of warmth, service, and unconditional love. If you knew Mike, you knew he was guided by God, family and service to his country.

Born on...

Frederick "Butch" Blankshine

Frederick "Butch" Blankshine

Sep 11, 2026

Frederick “Butch” BlankshineMr. Frederick W Blankshine, 82, husband of Carol Cuomo Blankshine, passed peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026.Born in Flushing, NY, the son of the late Fredrick William Blankshine and the late Marjorie Schott Blankshine. Fred was a graduate of VS Central High School and retired from Peepels Mechanical Corp in 2011, where he was the lead project engineer....

Frances Bambara

Frances Bambara

Sep 10, 2026

Frances Bambara, 96, of Seaford, NY, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026. Born on March 24, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY, Frances lived a long and beautiful life centered around family, faith, friendship, and love. She was preceded in death by her parents, John, and Mary Pinnero; her husband, Joseph LaRosa; and her younger brother, John “Johnny” Pinnero, who passed...

Catherine P. Ahern

Catherine P. Ahern

Sep 9, 2026

Catherine P. Ahern (née Ward), 95, of Seaford, NY, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Ahern. Born November 10, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished aunt.

Catherine worked for Delta Airlines and was an avid traveler with...

June N. Reinhardt

June N. Reinhardt

Sep 7, 2026

 In Loving Memory of June C. Reinhardt. A long life came to an end on September 7, 2026, as June Claire (Norton) Reinhardt passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Born in Queens, New York on March 1, 1932,she was the daughter of the late William and Edna (Lotz) Norton, and grew up in Belle Harbor, New York. In...

Lawrence C. Priola

Lawrence C. Priola

Sep 6, 2026

PRIOLA – Lawrence C., on September 6, 2026, of Seaford. He was born in Brooklyn and recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Proud U.S. Marine and retired NYPD Detective, 9th Precinct. Long term member of the Newspaper Mail Delivery Union working at the Daily News and NY Times. Beloved son of the late John and Edythe (nee Nissen) Priola. Married for...

John O. Christiansen

John O. Christiansen

Sep 5, 2026

Visiting Hours for John O. Christiansen will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home

A Religious service will be held Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM at the Funeral Home

Disposition will be private

William DeGroat

William DeGroat

Sep 5, 2026

Arrangements Pending 

Vincent F. Romano

Vincent F. Romano

Sep 4, 2026

Born in New York in 1939, Vincent grew up in East New York, Brooklyn and attended Our Lady of Loretto. He later met the love of his life, Jacqueline, and they were married in May 1964. Together they built a loving family and were blessed with two great sons and their wives, Peter (Kristi) and Vincent (Gina), who brought him...

Kathy A. Skretch

Kathy A. Skretch

Aug 30, 2026

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3rd 2-4 PM & 7-9 PM  

Religious Service Thursday evening at the funeral home 8PM 

Funeral will be held on Friday, September 4th 10:30 AM at the funeral home. 

Interment to follow St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, New York

Linda J. Catropa

Linda J. Catropa

Aug 29, 2026

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 2-6 PM 

Funeral gathering will be on Monday, September 7th 9:00 am - 9:30 am at the funeral home.  

Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

Anthony "Tony P" N. Paccione

Anthony "Tony P" N. Paccione

Aug 24, 2026

Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, August 31st, 2026 4-8 PM 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 11 AM 

St. Bernards RC Church 

3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756

Inurnment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, New York

Fortunato Scoleri

Fortunato Scoleri

Aug 23, 2026

Fortunato Scoleri of Seaford, NY passed away on August 23, 2026. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Joseph (Alma), Francesco (Gina), Denise Renna (Leonardo), and Nicolina Marzella (Nino). Cherished nonno of Alessia, Mia, Emilia, Francesco, Giovanni, Giuliana and Marissa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9:30 AM, at St.William the Abbot R.C. Church in Seaford,...

Rodolfo E. Araujo

Rodolfo E. Araujo

Aug 9, 2026

Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13th, 2026 4-8 PM 

Mass of Christian Burial  will be held on Friday, August 14th 11:15 AM 

St. Frances De Chantal RC Church Wantagh, New York 

Inurnment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY 

John L. Fox

John L. Fox

Aug 8, 2026

John "Jack" Fox on August 8, 2026 of Plainview, NY. Beloved husband to the late Joan. Loving father of Elaine Cario (William) and the late Michael. Proud Veteran of the United States Army.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 2-4 PM & 7-9 PM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 13th at 9:30 AM...

Carl Hoops

Carl Hoops

Aug 5, 2026

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 9th 2-6 PM 

Religious Service will be held on Sunday evening at 4:45 PM at the funeral home. 

Funeral will be held on Monday, August 10th at 10 AM at the funeral home. 

Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY

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