Kathleen Thomsen Dilger September 10, 1952 – April 17, 2024   Kathleen “Kate” Thomsen Dilger of Setauket, New York passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 17, 2024. She was the beloved wife of 47 years to James Paul Dilger. She is survived by her children Emily Kathleen Dilger (Michael “Shep” Shapard) and Andrew James Dilger, and her brother William Henry Thomsen III (Diane Nancy Thomsen). Kate graduated from the College of Mt. St. Vincent with a B.S....

Patricia Fiscina (née McIntosh) age 77, of Selden and East Meadow, joins her forever love John Fiscina for eternity.  Patricia, or Patty as John called her, is survived by her four daughters, Cheryl Hack (Coop), Dawn Schlegel (Chris), Jennifer Flanagan and Tracie Reina (Andy), her seven grandchildren Corie, Jake, Carlie, Fiona, Rylie, Joseph and John and many loving sister and brother in laws, nieces and nephews.  Patricia was a devout Catholic who loved the church almost as...

James Stanley Martinsen, aged 46, passed away on Tuesday November 28th, 2023. He is survived by his father James and stepmother Robin of East Setauket, NY; his mother Virginia of Florida; his younger brother Michael of Manorville, stepsisters Morgan (Steve) and Ashley, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will be a memorial service for Jimmy on April 27th, at 1:00 PM at Caroline Episcopal Church located at 1 Dyke Road Setauket, New York 11733.  In lieu of other remembrances,...

Family and friends are deeply saddened that Michelle Strand passed away on April 18, 2024. Michelle lived a challenged life with grace and determination.  Michelle was born August 2, 1974 in San Diego, CA, living there for her first fifteen years. After leaving the west coast, she moved east to Smithtown attending and graduating from Smithtown West. After Suffolk Community College, she went to SUNY Potsdam to pursue a degree in Spanish Teacher Education. She taught at Ticonderoga and...

The family invites those who cannot attend the funeral mass service on Monday April 22 to attend virtually at 10am. Please click the link below, located under donations.   Meeting ID: 847 6499 5447 Passcode: 365584  

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria Buettner-Lancaster, of South Setauket, New York, on April 7th. Born in Northampton, Massachusetts, Gloria was the daughter of the late Lillian and Felix Caligaris. She was raised in the Inwood section of Manhattan but spent many happy days with family in Northampton, particularly with her cousins Alvin and Emery, who were like her brothers, and who pre-deceased her.  Gloria married John Buettner in 1949, and they moved to...

Kenneth Tinsley, 76, of Port Jefferson, NY, passed away in Commack, NY of end stage COPD, on April 13th, 2024.  Ken was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1947 to Leroy and Alice Tinsley, who Ken remembered most for their faith, charity, work ethic, and humor. Ken graduated from Westbury High School in 1966.  Drafted from Long Island, New York, Ken entered the Army with a background in Laboratory Science. Stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina, upon completing basic training, Sgt....

Patricia "Patsy" Keane (née Kelly) passed away on April 12, 2024, in Riverhead, NY, at the age of 78. She was a beloved daughter, niece, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin, and friend to many. Patsy was known for her loving and kind nature, always valuing family and close friendships. Her laughter and twinkling smile were a constant presence, and she made everyone feel welcome. Patsy grew up in Brooklyn and spent summers in Sound Beach, where she...