Obituary - Edward J. Powers

POWERS—Edward J., Age 84, of Ridge, NY, formerly of Valley Stream, NY, passed on May 23, 2013. Proud WWII Veteran and retiree of the NYC Sanitation Department. Beloved husband of the late Irene. Loving father of Linda (Dan) Gallagher, Michael (Janet), and Ed Jr. (Maria). Cherished grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Joan Curcio and the late George Powers.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, NY.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family

Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Joseph A. Riegler

RIEGLER—Joseph A., Age 81, of Hauppauge, NY, passed on May 16, 2013. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.  Proud Veteran of the United States Air Force. Devoted Husband of Barbara. Loving Father of Catherine, Steven, the late Patricia, and the late Joseph. Beloved Grandfather of four.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, NY.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family

Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Thomas Francis Ahearn Jr.

AHEARN, Thomas Francis, Jr. of Smithtown and Hauppauge succumbed to Parkinson’s Disease in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Ann Ahearn, his late bride of 54 years.Thomas was born on August 4, 1932  and resided in Jackson Heights, New York and was the eldest child of Thomas and Bertha Ahearn. Survived by his sister, Kathleen Lang. Loving father of seven children: the late Ann, Ellen (Russ), Thomas, Christopher (Eileen), Robert (Cathy), Carol (Thomas), Michael (Allyson) and 19 grandchildren. 

Honorable veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Graduate of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School and Queens College. Proudly retired as Lieutenant, Homicide Squad 113^th Precinct, New York City Police Department. Former Commander of the Queens Special Homocide Task Force and decorated member of the Police Pistol Team.

Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch Funeral Home. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family

Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Violet M. Rau

Rau, Violet M. Age 87 Of Smithtown, NY passed on May 20, 2013. Beloved Wife of the late Wilbur. Loving Mother of Robert and Richard. Adored Grandmother of five and Great Grandmother of five. Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch Funeral Home.

Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family

Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary - Evelyn Supé

Supé Evelyn - Friends, relatives, and neighbors were saddened to learn that Evelyn Supé of Smithtown died on Saturday, May 18. The 89-year-old mother of six passed away at St. Catherine of Siena hospital.

Mrs. Supé, of Sandalwood Drive was born in Pennsylvania and was a 53-year resident of Smithtown. She was known for her strong independence and no-nonsense demeanor. Evelyn delighted in her nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She enjoyed, gardening, birds, and life’s simple pleasures.

Evelyn Supé was pre-deceased by her husband Robert and her only son Robert, Jr.

Mrs. Supé is survived by her five daughters: Padget Vero of Florida, Linda Reiter of Las Vegas, Roberta Glasser of Smithtown, Evelyn Pszolkowski of Nesconset, and Diann Ladouceur of Chester, NY.

A wake will be held at the Moloney Funeral Home on Thursday, May 23.

Mass at 9:45 A.M. on Friday, May 24, at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown.