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....

Daniel was first and foremost a devoted family man who loved nothing more than spending his time with his wife, Barbara, and sons, Chris and Ryan. He is also fondly remembered as a beloved grandfather to Madelyn and Miles, who brought him immeasurable joy while getting to know one another. The smile that he displayed while getting to spend time with his newborn grandchildren was truly indescribable. Daniel is also remembered lovingly by his siblings Barbara, Maureen, and Jack as well as his...

Mary A. Galanakis passed away on May 2, 2024. She was 94 years young! Daughter of the late Michael and Genny Faseas Karkanes, she was born on October 3, 1929 in New Haven, Connecticut. Mary was a retired nurse with Stony Brook University Hospital. Upon retirement, she devoted herself to taking care of her family. She was a former head nurse in the Department of Neurology at Columbia University Medical Center. She was an avid reader and a tennis enthusiast, who spent many happy days at the US...

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...