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Seaford, New York Obituaries

Angelo Genova

Angelo Genova

Oct 4, 2026

Angelo G. Genova, 68, of Delray Beach, Florida, tragically passed away on October 4, 2026, as a result of a car accident.

Angelo was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, brother, friend, contractor, and restaurant owner. He was a man whose life was defined not by what he had, but by what he gave to others.His kindness knew no limits....

Rita M. Cocuzzo

Rita M. Cocuzzo

Oct 20, 2026

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Rita Cocuzzo, who was born on December 08, 1947, and passed away on October 20, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and strength.Rita was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale Cocuzzo, whom she married in 1968. Together, they built a loving family, raising their daughters Deborah (and...

Anna T. Sliwak

Anna T. Sliwak

Oct 15, 2026

Anna T. Sliwak, of Seaford, passed peacefully on October 15, 2026.  Beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Sliwak.  Loving mother of Patricia Sliwak-Grinberg (the late Raffi), the late Anthony (Karen), Richard, Lucille Sliwak-Ficara (John), the late Robert (Susan), Karen Bonilla (Mark) and Gregory (Samantha).  Dear sister of Anthony "Kingy" Napoli. Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Jamie, Brian, Bridgit, Adam, Anthony, Emanuella, Gabriella, Zali, Ariella, John...

Francis Joseph Gorey

Francis Joseph Gorey

Oct 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Francis "Frank" J. Gorey. He was a loving, caring, and full-of-life man who touched so many hearts. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Mary; his three sons, Stephen, Francis, and Michael; his daughter, Mary Ellen; and 11 cherished grandchildren, who will forever carry...

Antoinette Sitler

Antoinette Sitler

Oct 11, 2026

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 4-8 PM 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 15th - 10:45 AM

St. William the Abbot RC Church, Seaford, New York 

Private Disposition 

Rose M. DiCarlo

Rose M. DiCarlo

Oct 10, 2026

Rose M. DiCarlo, on October 10, 2026, of Seaford, NY. Loving sister of the late Leonora, the late Thomas, and the late Brenda. Cherished aunt of her goddaughter Claudine, and of Jennifer, Thomas, and Janine. Loving great-aunt of John and Amanda; T.J., her godson Matthew, and Steven; and Natalee, Julia, Kathryn, and Grace. Beloved cousin of Rosanne.

A Brief Visitation will...

Patricia R. Lynch

Patricia R. Lynch

Oct 10, 2026

Patricia (Ann) Reilly Lynch, of Wantagh, NY, died on October 10, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. 

Pat was born on December 7, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the first born of four siblings of the late James J. and Lillian K. Heller Reilly. She was raised in Brooklyn and Wantagh, NY. Pat graduated from Queen of the Rosary Academy in...

David M. Petrovec

David M. Petrovec

Oct 10, 2026

All services at this time will be private.  

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Spring of 2027. 

All information will be posted once scheduled.  

Alfred Piliero

Alfred Piliero

Oct 6, 2026

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10th 1-5 PM 

Religious Service will at the funeral home at 3:30 PM 

Disposition will be private.

Peter G. Colomer

Peter G. Colomer

Oct 5, 2026

Peter G. Colomer

July 30, 1946 – October 5, 2026

Peter Colomer (Pete) passed away on October 5, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on July 30, 1946 in Cuba to Ismaela Mercedes Fonseca and Pedro Angel Roque Colomer. Peter has one sister Mercedes Rosende. He served 2 years in the US Army. He was stationed in...

Rosemary Giacalone

Rosemary Giacalone

Oct 2, 2026

Visitation: Monday, October 5, 2026 4 - 8 pm

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 9:30 am

Saint William the Abbot RC Church

Interment to follow at Saint Charles Cemetery

Eleanor Lee Schultz

Eleanor Lee Schultz

Oct 1, 2026

Eleanor Lee Schultz of Seaford, New York, passed away on October 1st, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on October 1st, 1941.

She was an amazing person who always cared for others. She found happiness in her garden, surrounded by flowers. She loved crafting, koi ponds, visiting estate sales, and traveling, but jewelry was her favorite hobby. These were the...

Nancy Eileen Dwyer

Nancy Eileen Dwyer

Sep 30, 2026

Nancy Eileen (Snyder) Dwyer was born on September 26, 1934, in Reading, PA, to Clarence and Eileen (Galvin) Snyder. She had one sister, Patricia (Snyder) Yost of Lansdale, PA and one brother, Richard Snyder of Richlandtown, PA.

After short stays in Forest Hills, NY, and Canarsie, NY, she moved to Valley Stream, NY in 1960 and to Dominican Village, Amityville, NY...

Sr. Mary Joan of Arc Spelman, OSU

Sr. Mary Joan of Arc Spelman, OSU

Sep 29, 2026

Angela Kathleen Spelman (Sr. Mary Joan of Arc, Spelman, OSU) was born on June 29th, 1933 to Agnes and Martin. She and her two sisters, Eileen Mary and Irene Agnes, were raised in Ozone Park, New York where they attended Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary school and were taught by the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk. Angela went on to...

Brian Francis O'Donnell

Brian Francis O'Donnell

Sep 26, 2026

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 from 4-8 PM 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 10:45 AM 

St. William the Abbot RC Church, Seaford, NY

Private disposition to follow.  

Mr. John O'Donnell would like to invite the friends & family of Brian to join the O'Donnell family after the funeral mass to lunch at the...

Emanuel Cassimatis

Emanuel Cassimatis

Sep 24, 2026

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4th, 2026 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM 

Liturgy of the Funeral will be held on 

Monday, October 5th 10AM at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

2421 Hewlett Avenue, Merrick, New York 11566

Dispostion will be private

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...

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