Donald Zaros was born in Brooklyn, New York. He went to NYC P.S. 132. He spent summers fishing on a canal at Bay Park in East Rockaway. At the age of 12, he moved to East Rockaway with his parents (Woodrow and Dagmar) and brothers Woody and Lenny. He spent his summers working at his father’s luncheonette in Long Beach and saved the money he made to go to college. He attended college at St. Lawrence University. He was there from 1950-1952. He left to join the Navy from 1952-1956...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Richard E Mills, who passed away on May 26, 2023 at the age of 86. Richie was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and retired to Port Jefferson, NY alongside his wife, Annmarie of 63 years. He was a beloved husband, and father to Michael, Mary Ellen Gilbert (Steve) James Mills (Susan)  Kathleen, Brooks, Maureen Marcello ( Keith) , Richard Mills Jr (Sabina) Martin… And the Best Pop Pop to 15 lucky grand children. Richie is...

Anthony Farruggia was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who left us on May 24, 2023 to rejoin his late wife Barbara with God.  Anthony loved spending time with his family but when not doing that he could always be found tinkering with something to make it work again or some type of project from electrical to fixing his old jeep.  If he wasn’t found there you could find him fishing off the docks by Stony Brook Yacht Club.  He was always, the...

In Loving Memory of Karen H. Tucci (1971 – 2023) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, and loving aunt, Karen, who touched the lives of all who knew her. Karen's vibrant spirit and infectious energy illuminated every room she entered, and her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished in our hearts. Karen, a longtime resident of Port Jefferson, NY, was the loving daughter of Dr. Frank...

William “Bill” Charles Wesley, Sr. was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 15, 1941, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 15, 2023, at Stony Brook University Hospital. Bill was married for 58 years to his wife Rosemarie (Barone) and was an incredible Father to his late son, William Jr. as well as his three other children, Keith, Mark (Dawn), and Kristine (David). He was also a proud Grandfather to his four granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Amanda, Brianna, and...

Dr. William S. Dawes passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023 at Stony Brook University Hospital, family members beside him. He and Alice were married for 56 years, residing in Setauket since 1969. Bill was a faculty member with Stony Brook's Department of Economics for 48 years, and was a beloved teacher and mentor to thousands of students. A memorial service for Bill will be held on Saturday, May 13, at 11:00 am, at Setauket Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow at the church at...

Beloved father of Anthony & his fiancee Diana, Giancarlo, Isabella, and Julianna. Devoted son of Gennaro & Roseann Cherished brother of Rose & her husband Jamie and Matthew & his wife Theresa. Loving long time partner of Kelly.