Obituaries

Olaf Bartholome Baez

Olaf Bartholome Baez

Mar 2, 2025

Olaf Bartholome Baez was born in New York City on December 13, 1969. A gentle and kind soul, Olaf made all who knew him smile. His lifelong relationships are a testament to how much he loved and was loved by those around him. Olaf enjoyed his work, his family, his friends, watching movies, and cheering on his favorite teams: the...

Rup Chandra

Rup Chandra

Feb 28, 2025

Rup Chandra passed away on February 28, 2025. Rup was born on October 7, 1942 in Delhi, India. She was a dedicated wife to Ramesh Chandra, mother of Rashmi and Sandip, as well as grandmother to Ria, Jai, Siya, and Ari. She loved being surrounded by family while also entertaining and cooking for them. She enjoyed short gambling junkets with...

Philip J. Fitzpatrick

Philip J. Fitzpatrick

Feb 28, 2025

Philip J. Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2025. Loving Husband of the late Elizabeth. Cherished Father to Ann Buscemi (Peter), Philip (Marni) and Paul (Rose Ann). Adored Grandpa of Kevin (Maria), Kate, Caroline, Ryan and Lily.

Philip was a proud United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a dedicated Engineer for the Grumman Aerospace Corporation in...

Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy

Feb 27, 2025

We are saddened to share the passing of Mary Murphy, who died peacefully at the age of 94 on February 27, 2025, from natural causes. Born on August 25, 1930, in Central Islip, New York, Mary dedicated her life to helping others as a caring social worker at NYS Hospital Central Islip.

She is survived by her loving son, Kevin Herrera;...

John LaMonica

John LaMonica

Feb 27, 2025

John LaMonica

April 6, 1937 – February 27, 2025

 It is with extreme sadness that we announce the sudden passing, on February 27, 2025, of John LaMonica – son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all.

 Born in Queens, NY on April 6, 1937 to Frank and Cecelia LaMonica, John spent his childhood in Corona, NY. After graduating from Newtown...

Elisabeth S. Hennessy

Elisabeth S. Hennessy

Feb 26, 2025

Elisabeth “Liz” Hennessy, 82 of Melville, New York passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025 with family by her side. She was born on June 21, 1942 in Flushing, NY to parents Max and Johanna Grimm.

Liz attended Bishop McDonald High School in Brooklyn and then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education from St John’s University. She...

Vincent Interrante

Vincent Interrante

Feb 25, 2025

 In Tribute to Vincent Interrante

It is with a deep sadness, and at the same time a sense of celebratory remembrance, that we share with all of you, a few thoughts on the passing of our father, Vincent P. Interrante [7/1/39- 2/25/25.] Our family is so grateful for all the love and support we have received during these last few years.

The...