Obituaries

Jul 31, 2025

Jul 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share of the passing of Chester Howard Taylor (aka Chet), a beloved husband, brother, uncle, brother in-law, cousin and friend to so many. He left us peacefully on July 29, 2025, at the age of 78 surrounded by his wife, his twin brother, and loving extended family. He was born on February 27,...

Jul 28, 2025

Sebastian "Benny" Failla was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 81.

Benny was a skilled painter by trade and found joy in many simple pleasures—whether it was spending time in Atlantic City, playing his weekly lottery numbers, fishing, or tinkering around...

Jul 22, 2025

Arthur Joseph Milici, “Artie”, passed away on July 22, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his fiancée of 44 years, Mary, his children Gina (Todd), Michael (Jaime) and is preceded in death by his daughter Lisa. He was also the proud grandpa of Vanessa, Jackson, Matthew and Jeffrey. He is preceded in death by...

Jul 21, 2025

Harry Raptakis was a devoted husband and father whose unconditional love for his family was the cornerstone of his life. His faith and commitment to the Greek Orthodox Church closely followed, guiding much of his service and leadership.

Harry proudly served two terms as President of the Order of AHEPA, championing Hellenic values and community. At the Cathedral of St. Paul,...

Jul 21, 2025

Jul 21, 2025

Jul 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of Evelyn M. Messina, a Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend to so many. She was our Family Matriarch. She treated and made everyone feel like family. The door to her home and heart was always open. She cherished every moment spent...

Jul 18, 2025

It is with shattered hearts that we share the passing of Michael Sean Sloan. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Michael passed away on Friday, July 18th at the age of 38.

Michael was a devoted and loving husband to Diane Rozas Sloan. The two were newlyweds, having just returned from their honeymoon in Italy...

Jul 15, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Phyllis Suppa, who peacefully passed away on July 15, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on June 23, 1958, in Oceanside, New York, to John and Helen Holub, Phyllis was a loving wife to Joseph Suppa for 45 years and a devoted mother to Jennifer, Nicole (Robert), Nicholas (Alexis), Jessica (Keith),...

Jul 14, 2025

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to North Shore Animal League.

Jul 14, 2025

Jul 12, 2025

Andrea Delgado Lebron, 27, of Baldwin, NY, joined our almighty Father on July 12, 2025.



Born on March 17, 1998 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico to Raquel Lebron and Jose Delgado, Andrea was filled with laughter and surrounded by love through out her life long medical challenges. At just 11 months old and in a coma, Andrea received a part of her...

Jul 12, 2025

Jul 9, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Eve Knez, aged 82, a cherished resident of Long Beach, New York, who departed from this world surrounded by the love of her family on July 9, 2025.

Born to Anastasios (Thomas) and Athena Toyas on October 30, 1942, Eve lived most of her life in the vibrant...

Jul 9, 2025

Jul 9, 2025

Jul 8, 2025

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Research Children's Hospital.

Jul 6, 2025

Karen Marie Groner, 68, of Freeport, New York, passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2025, at Calvary Hospital.

A celebration of her life will take place at Towers Funeral Home in Oceanside on July 11th, 2025 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.

Karen is survived by her husband Peter, her son PJ, and her daughter-in-law Danielle, her granddaughter Shea, siblings Maureen and James, and...

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Katy O'Toole 

March 7, 1952 – July 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Katy O’Toole of Rockville Centre, NY, on July 4, 2025. The beloved wife to Kevin, devoted mother to Kelly (Scott), Elizabeth (Tucker), Megan (Bryan), and Kevin (Michelle), and a treasured grandmother to Anya (Thomas), Owen, Lucas, Riley, Miles, Haiden, Regan, Shannon,...