Ruth Rositzke passed away on May16, at age 96.  She was predeceased by Ernie, her husband of 73 years.  They were long-time residents of Stony Brook and Jefferson’s Ferry.  Ruth was born in 1926, attended Andrew Jackson HS and The Berkley School of Business in New York City.  She worked at the Port Jefferson Junior High School. She was active in the Stony Brook PTA and spent many enjoyable years with the Three Village Garden Club.  Ruth was also involved...

Ernest T. Rositzke, a long-term resident of Stony Brook, passed on April 30th, at age 94. For 60 years, Ernie was a proud, active member of the Stony Brook Fire Department. Having  served as Chief and Commissioner, he was most honored when he received their Fireman of the Year award. “They don’t give it out easily and some years they don’t give it out at all.” He also enjoyed spending time at the Stony Brook Yacht Club where he served a term...

Robertson Hatch died peacefully on June 18, 2022 near Princeton, NJ, surrounded by family.  Born on August 4, 1933 in Boston, MA, he was a lifelong New York resident, first Manhattan and Brooklyn, and then Three Village area on Long Island, only moving to New Jersey to be closer to family in the last year of his life.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gabriele; two sons, Michael and John; a daughter, Barbara; two granddaughters, Ophelia and Devin; a grandson, Nicholas; his...

  John Michael Palladino, 37, passed away after a long battle with cancer Wednesday, June 22. John was fearless and inspirational in the way he approached his illness and his life. Anyone who met John immediately recognized his relaxed nature. He was someone who brought joy and humor into the lives of everyone he knew. Growing up in Highlands Ranch Colorado, he spent his early years playing baseball which would bring him to Nebraska, Illinois, and ultimately New York. It was in New...

  Louis Caracciolo, 92, of East Setauket passed away peacefully on June 16 in his home.  Louis emigrated from Calabria, Italy, 1947.  He served in the Korean War and went on to a successful career in the nursery and landscape industry founding Shade Trees Nursery, Inc. of Jamesport, NY in 1966.  He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ottavia.  He was the beloved father of his children Judith Cenname, and sons James and Louis Jr.  Also survived by his...

Rosaria (Sarah) Saponieri passed on June 19, 2022. She leaves one brother, five children, 12 adoring grandchildren, and two precious great granddaughters. She was a resident of Holbrook for 53 years. She lived for God and loved to feed her large Italian family. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. 

Your tenderness & loving ways still get me through my lonely days The picture carries in my mind With love that stands the test of time You helped me find my way & taught me lessons I still use Each time I think of you I smile I know I'll see you again   In life, we loved you dearly, in death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill I cried endlessly when you died but I promise, I won't let the tears mar the smiles I know...

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