Obituaries
Brigida Erminia DiMaio
May 22, 2026
Brigida Erminia DiMaio, of Port Jefferson, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on October 2, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, Brigida was the beloved daughter of Giovanna and Salvatore Gigante. She was predeceased by her husband, Mario DiMaio, and her brother, Nicholas Gigante.
She is survived by her loving sister, Erminia Gigante;...
Thomas J. Gallagher Jr.
May 22, 2026
Thomas J. Gallagher Jr., 79, of Ronkonkoma, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026.
Thomas was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose strong personality and unmistakable presence left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He was a tough cookie with a big heart, someone who loved fiercely and lived life his own way. Widowed in recent years,...
Catherine F. Cummings
May 22, 2026
Catherine Frances Cummings, 101, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, and friend, passed away on May 22, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Commack, New York, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 8, 1925, in Manhattan, New York, Catherine dedicated her life to caring for and supporting her family with unwavering love, compassion, and selflessness.
Catherine was...
William Harry Oterson
May 22, 2026
William Harry Oterson, cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on February 24, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, Bill lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love. He spent his career as a Telecommunications Technician with the New York Telephone Company, where his commitment to his field was evident.
A...
James Charles Commander
May 22, 2026
James “Jim” Commander, born on August 5, 1939, in Queens, New York, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 22, 2026.Jim was the beloved son of George and Margaret Commander, and one of six children in a lively, close‑knit family.He has predeceased his devoted wife, Dawn, with whom he shared 47 years of love, partnership, and laughter, and by...
James Edmund Barr
May 19, 2026
James Edmund Barr, 92, of Freeport, NY, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, peacefully at St. Catherine’s of Sienna Rehab & Nursing Home in Smithtown, NY.
Jim was born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Joseph and Helen (Cosgrove) Barr. One of five children, Jim attended LaSalle Academy. He worked most of his life in Sales, then applied his Naval experience and...
Raffaele "Ralph" Stile
May 19, 2026
Raffaele “Ralph” Stile, beloved father, friend, educator, outdoorsman, mentor and athlete, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born on March 21, 1936, in Lynbrook NY, Ralph was the only child of Sam and Vera (Drahos) Stile. Throughout his life, he was known for his generous spirit, steady leadership, kindness, and humor. He shaped the lives...
Neil Kenneth Sint
May 19, 2026
Neil Kenneth Sint, 76, of Holtsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Born on March 29, 1950, in Manhattan, Neil was the son of Harry and Selma Sint. He grew up in Bethpage alongside his sister, Bonnie Siegel, and later with his stepmother, Lucille, and his younger sister, the late Lori Tumminia. During those years, he developed a lifelong...
Anne-Regina Guidi
May 18, 2026
Anne-Regina Guidi, passed away on May 18, 2026, at her home in Bayport, New York, peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 61 years old. Annie was born on July 26, 1964, in Queens, New York, to the late Frank and Barbara Cawlo, and her sister Barbara, and lived in Bayside.
By the age of four, Annie was singing...
