Obituaries

William M. Schachtel

William M. Schachtel

Jun 15, 2021

William Mavon Schachtel, 83, passed away on June 15, 2021 at his home in Micco, Florida. He was the widower of Grace Smith-Schachtel. They shared 17 years of loving marriage together.

He is survived by his children from his previous marriage to Anne Butler; John, Anne, Adam, Peter (Elizabeth), William (Meaghan) and Gregory...

Hazel E. Dods

Hazel E. Dods

Jun 14, 2021

Hazel E. Dods of Oceanside on Monday, June 14, 2021.

The funeral service will be held 10:00 am on Friday, June 18 at Towers Funeral Home Inc., 2681 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside, NY with Pastor Russ Roth officiating. Burial will be in Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington on Friday, June 18 at 11:30...

Calliopi Carol Pourakis

Calliopi Carol Pourakis

Jun 14, 2021

Calliopi Carol Pourakis - Beloved Daughter, Sister, Godmother, Aunt and Great Aunt

Born August 7th 1955 - Date of Death June 14th 2021

Born in NYC and from Nisyros, Dodecannese, Greece

Surviving Family Members: Mother Mary Mastrojohn Pourakis, Brother Fr. Anastasios (Presbytera Georgia) Pourakis, Sister Anne (Lazaros)...

John Portalatin

John Portalatin

Jun 13, 2021

John Portalatin, age 73, of Oceanside on Sunday, June 13, 2021

Calling hours will be Friday, June 18th from 2-4 & 7-9PM at Towers Funeral Home Inc., 2681 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside, NY.

A private cremation will take place Saturday, June 19th.

Julia A. Hofmann

Julia A. Hofmann

Jun 12, 2021

Julia A. Hofmann of Oceanside passed June 12, 2021. Loving mother of Joan Brady, Patricia Hofmann, Eric Hofmann, Janet Schroeder, Carol Castronuovo, and the late Stephen Hofmann and Paul Hofmann. Devoted grandmother of Meredith, Justin, Ashley, Juliana, Robert, Melissa, Robert, Stephen, Erin, Andrew, Ava, John, Scarlett, Mary and Carl and great grandmother of 8.

Visitation...

Rita J. Trenz

Rita J. Trenz

Jun 1, 2021

Rita Trenz, 95 passed into eternal life on June 1, 2021 surrounded by her family.

At her own admission, she had a great life. Her amazing zest for everything life had to offer was as infectious as her wonderfully robust laugh. Loving, warm, independent, bold, generous, smart, feisty, sassy, fun, fashionable and sometimes bossy were some of...

Frank Joseph Masone

Frank Joseph Masone

May 26, 2021

Frank Joseph Masone, Jr., age 67, of Cedarhurst on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 2nd at St. Joseph's RC Church, 1346 Broadway, Hewlett, NY. Burial will be in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale on Wednesday, June 2nd at 12:15 pm.

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Rosanne Chudy

Rosanne Chudy

May 25, 2021

Rosanne, age, 66, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021. She is survived by her beloved children, Vincent Chudy and Gina McGarry (Brendan McGarry), her two grandchildren, Nicholas and Isabel McGarry, her brother, Matthew Taormina.

Rosanne's family is grateful for the example of strength she was to them. Her most joyful times were spent with...

Gregory J. Canell

Gregory J. Canell

May 24, 2021

Gregory J. Canell, age 87, of New Hyde Park, NY died Monday, May 24, 2021.

Greg wore many hats during his life & was known to many in our community as Professor, Coach , & mentor. He cared so much for his beloved St Paul’s. Coaching GOYA basketball for many years in the ‘70’s, Greg & his...

Zoila E. Fudrini

Zoila E. Fudrini

May 21, 2021

Zoila E. Fudrini, age 79, of Baldwin on Friday, May 21, 2021. Mr. Fudrini was born December 15, 1941.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:45 am on Wednesday, May 26 at St Anthonys RC Church, 110 Anchor Ave, Oceanside, NY.

Calling hours will be...

Patricia Celestino

Patricia Celestino

May 18, 2021

Patricia G. Celestino, age 72, passed away on May 18, 2021 at Rockville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 23, 1948 to Daniel and Eva (Sakalauskas) Knab. She is survived by her two children, Alan (Annmarie) and Karen, her two grandchildren, Dominic and Anthony, her three nephews (David and Maryann), John, Chris, and...