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Death Notice / Obituary

Friday
Jan152021

Obituary: Frederick C. Troll 

Frederick C. Troll –1934 –2021

Frederick C. Troll, 86, formerly of Elwood, passed away on January 1, 2021, in Howard County, Maryland of natural causes.

Fred Troll was born in Brooklyn to Theodore and Marie Troll and raised in Ozone Park, where he attended St. Mary Gate of Heaven school.  After graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School, Fred began his career as an electrician, becoming a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 25, where he served as an Electrical Foreman for most of his career.  

The love of Fred’s life was his wife, Lucille, whom he married in 1954.  Fred and Lucille moved to Elwood in 1958, where they raised four children: Kathleen, Thomas, John and Richard.  Proud Elwood citizens, Fred and Lucille became very involved in the Elwood Taxpayers Association, both serving multiple terms as officers, including president.  During his tenure, Fred established the “Elwood News,” the Elwood Community Council, the Elwood Community Calendar, Elwood Day, the Elwood Scholarship Fund, and was instrumental in founding Elwood Park.  A charter member of the Cuba Hill School PTA, he started the Elwood Teen A.C., and served as Chairman of the Harborfields-Elwood Youth Development Association.

 A devout Roman Catholic, Fred was a leader in the movement to establish a new parish in the community, leading to the formation of St. Matthews Church, where he was a religious instructor and member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society.  The Knights of Columbus Council 4810 inducted Fred in 1967, and he later become an Honorary Member. 

Always a concerned citizen, Fred served as a Committeeman in the local Democratic Club and as Chairman in 1972.  Fred served on the Town of Huntington’s first Citizens Capital Budget Committee, and as Chairman of the Town of Huntington’s Housing Authority Commission.  While serving in the latter role, he recognized the need for organized youth activities and formed a Cub Scout Pack and a Boy Scout Troop, acting as Cub Master and Scoutmaster.

After his retirement from the electrical industry, Fred and Lucille joined the IBEW Local 25 Retirees Club, in which Fred relished his role as Chaplain.  Fred joined the Suffolk County Y- Jewish Community Center and became an active member of the Y Men’s Club, the Y Current Events Club, and published the “Golden Times” monthly newsletter.  After attending a performance of the Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan at a scouting event, Fred arranged for the Israeli Scouts to perform at the Y and at Huntington’s Temple Beth El. 

Fred had a lifetime history with the Boy Scouts of America, beginning in childhood as a Cub Scout.  Fred served several years as Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 125, as the Roundtable Commissioner in the Dan Beard District as well as a Merit Badge Counselor in the Dan Beard Scouting District and (after redistricting in 1993) the Matinecock Scouting District in Suffolk County Council (BSA).   Fred also served as the Council Commissioner for the Theodore Roosevelt Council (BSA) and in many leadership positions in both the Suffolk and Nassau Scouting communities.  These included staffing several Wood Badge Training courses (and was the Scoutmaster for a Wood Badge Course) as well as holding several positons including Sagamore Master of the Sagamore Service Troop.  For his volunteer efforts, Fred was honored and recognized with a number of prestigious awards including the Order of the Arrow (BSA’s National Honor Camping Society) Vigil Honor, The George Meany Award  (given to Union Scouters — he was one of  only three presented on Long Island), the Silver Beaver Award (a National BSA recognition), Commissioner’s Arrowhead Award,  the Flame and Cross Award from the United Methodist Church, and the Jewish Committee on Scouting’s Shofar Award during his tenure in both the Suffolk County Council (BSA) and the Theodore Roosevelt Council BSA (Nassau County)

Fred was proud of his sons, John and Richard, who both attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and of his son, Thomas, who attained the rank of Life Scout (and went on to become an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 509  while in the Air Force).  Fred’s proudest moment in scouting was in 2012, when he administered the Eagle Oath to his eldest grandchild, Christopher, at Christopher’s Eagle Court of Honor.

Fred and Lucille enjoyed visits with their grandchildren and the times they spent with their many friends. After Fred’s retirement, they often traveled to Atlantic City to see shows, dine, and play in the casinos. The couple also travelled across Italy, visited England, cruised to Hawaii, Alaska and Nova Scotia, and sailed the Mississippi on a riverboat.  In 2000, 2006, and 2011 Fred and Lucille travelled with their children to Germany to attend the Familientreffen (reunion) of the extended family of Troll cousins from around the world.  

Fred Troll passed away on January 1, 2021. He is predeceased by sons Richard and Thomas and wife of 66 years, Lucille. Fred is survived by: his daughter, Kathleen, and her husband, Albert Free; his son, John, and his wife, Nancy; and, grandchildren Christopher, Jennifer, Matthew, Emily, and Jacquelina.

A wake for Fred Troll was held at Commack Abbey (Commack) on January 10, where Troop 125 Boy Scouts conducted a closing ceremony . Holy Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Matthews Roman Catholic Church, ( Dix Hills) on January 11, followed by internment at St. Charles Cemetery (Farmingdale).  A Memorial Service is planned for late 2021.  

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Fred’s memory to your favorite charity, or to:  Boy Scout Troop 125, c/o 3 Candy Lane, Commack, NY 11725; The Wood Badge Scholarship Fund, 7 Scouting Blvd, Medford, NY 11763; or, the Sagamore Troop of Theodore Roosevelt Council BSA, Attn: Scout Exec, 544 Broadway, Massapequa, NY 1175

Wednesday
Dec302020

Obituary: Deacon Kenneth J. Maher 

MAHER, Deacon Kenneth J., age 70, native of The Bronx & a longtime, proud resident of his beloved Hamlet of Saint James, passed peacefully from the arms of his loving Family to Heaven on Christmas morning, December 25, 2020.  A tireless, dedicated community member of the St. James Hamlet & the Town of Smithtown, Maher, along with his wife, purchased the Saint James Funeral Home on December 31, 1977. Read more

Funeral Arrangements for our Husband, Dad, Papa 

Deacon Kenneth J. Maher 

May all who know him, mourn the Great Loss of the Amazing Man he was. He loved everyone dearly and always was there for you. He touched a special place in your heart through his comforting words his calming voice and his warm embrace of his hugs! The remembrances from everyone are truly a testament to him and what he did for you and the community.

Deacon Kenneth J. Maher 

He will be reposing at our family funeral homeDeacon Kenneth J. Maher

St. James Funeral Home

829 Middle Country Road

St. James, NY 11780


Friday, January 1

2-4pm & 7-9pm

Saturday, January 2

2-4pm & 7-9pm

Sunday, January 3

Church Wake 3:30-5pm

Mass of Transferral 5pm 

Sts. Philip & James RC Church

1 Carow Place 

St. James, NY 11780

Monday, January 4th

Funeral Mass 11:30am 

Sts. Philip & James Church

11:30am 

Burial: St. James Episcopal Cemetery, St. James

In lieu of flowers donations tba

https://www.stjamesfuneralhome.com/obituary/

Thursday
Sep172020

Obituary - George Daly

George Daly Age 93 of Miller Place, NY On August 19, 2020. Proud US Navy Veteran. Mr Daly enlisted into the U.S. Navy in 1945 when he was 17 years old. He received training at the Sampson naval training base in Sampson, NY. Mr. Daly became a coxman aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, which was the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier and the longest naval vessel in the world. He was shipped overseas aboard the enterprise where he swept for mines and visited locations such as Bikini Atoll and Okinawa, Japan. Mr. Daly was stationed in Oahu, HI when a tidal wave hit in 1945. Mr Daly was 19 when he was discharged, and he then re-enlisted in the naval reserves for 8 years. George Daly’s grandson Glen Moody, served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps from 1999 – 2005 and is also listed on the wall of honor. George is a retired Steamfitter Local 638 Union Member for 74 years.

Beloved husband of Eleanor for 69 years. Loving father of Kathy (James) Tamburino, Eleanor (the late Vinny) Smarrelli, Diane (Glen) Moody, Patricia (Steve) Matonti and Lynn Anne Daly. Cherished grandfather of Joseph (Janet), Kathleen, Jimmy (Amanda), Arne (Niki), Evan (Gina), George (Sarah), Jennifer, Patricia, Jon, George and the late Glen. Adored Great Grandfather of Dylan, Marie, Arne, Evan, Aidan, Ava, Shane, Jake and Julius. Dear brother of Alice (and the late Cookie), the late William (Mary), Eileen, Dorothy (and the late Marty), Frankie (Kathy), Joseph (and the late Geraldine), the late Margaret (and the late William), the late Kathy (Thomas), the late Richie (Ginger), the late Geraldine (the late Bill) and John (Naomi). In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: St. Gerard Majella RCC 300 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Louis de Montfort R.C. Church, Sound Beach, NY. Interment followed at Washington Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Thursday
Aug272020

Obituary - Dr. Robert Shapiro

Dr. Robert Shapiro of Hauppauge (Feb 23, 1938- Aug 20, 2020)

Dr. Robert Shapiro (February 23, 1938 - August 20, 2020)Dr. Robert Shapiro was born on February 23, 1938 to Margaret & Nathan Shapiro. During his youth in Brooklyn, he attended Erasmus High School while helping  his  father in the dry-cleaning business.  He was involved in choir, attended Hebrew High School, was responsible with helping his parents as well as taking care of his siblings, Richard & Frances. 

Robert attended Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia and Medical School in Amsterdam, Holland.  As a youth, Robert wanted to become a Rabbi but became a doctor instead. He loved children and thus became a Pediatrician.  

When Robert’s father was a patient in Maimonides Hospital, Robert came to visit where his father introduced him to Rachelle. Rachelle was the nurse in charge of taking care of Robert’s father. They dated for three weeks after which, he proposed and three months later, they were married on September 17, 1967. They would have celebrated their marriage of 53 years next month.

After marriage, they initially moved to Amsterdam, where he attended medical school. Upon completion, they moved back to Brooklyn, NY where Robert finished his medical residency at Maimonides and Brookdale Hospitals. In 1975, the family moved to their permanent home in Hauppauge NY, where he started his private practice in Smithtown, NY, that lasted for more than 40 years.  They became active members of Temple Beth Chai of Hauppauge and also sang in the Huntington Jewish Center choir for several years for the High Holidays.

Robert was a wonderful and easy-going man, who was very patient, understanding and took care of a lot of neighbor’s children. He became the Chief Medical Physician for all Hauppauge schools.  He always made time for his patients and only recently retired seven years ago to spend time with Rachelle and his family.

He was an avid sport fan, specifically a diehard Yankee and Giants fan.  While he was a Dodgers fan in his early years, he became a NY Yankee fan primarily because of Joe DiMaggio when the Dodgers eventually left New York. He loved spending time with his children and granddaughter Natalee, watching games together.  He also enjoyed spending time with all of his nieces and nephews as well as all their children at so many different types of events  He loved doing crossword puzzles, playing Sudoku on his phone, playing all different type of card games, Backgammon, Rummikub and Trivial Pursuit.

Dr. and Mrs. Shapiro had a mutual love of animals and even raised a guide dog where he even rescued a dog from St. Maarten back in 2007.  A very sociable person, he loved old movies, tv shows, Big Band music, doo-wop, music from 30‘s – 50’s and opera. He loved to travel and took some extravagant trips.  For example, Israel and Egypt, Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons,  Hawaii and making wonderful family memories.

When Robert’s father died, Robert became the patriarch of the family not just for his own family, but for his extended family as well.  A spiritual man, he enjoyed praying with his friends at the Chabad in the Caribbean as well as with his temple members at Temple Beth Chai in Hauppauge. 

Predeceased by his parents and brother Richard, Dr. Robert Shapiro is survived by Rachelle (his wife of 53 years), children Marcus, David, & Joy, his   granddaughter Natalee, and his sister Dr. Frances Shapiro-Skrobe. Buried at New Montefiore Cemetery, he was loved and will be missed by many family, friends, colleagues, and his animals. A celebration of his life/memorial service will be held in the future, after the COVID Crisis is over.  

Donations in Dr. Robert Shapiro’s memory can be made to Temple Beth Chai of Hauppauge (870 Town Line Road, Hauppauge, 11788) or to the Dr. Robert Shapiro Memorial Fund at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at HTTP://giftfunds.stjude.org/DrRobertShapiroMemorialFund or ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105

Tuesday
Jun232020

Obituary - Marjorie A Nesbitt

Nesbitt,  Marjorie A, on June 19, 2020. Wife of William. Mother of William, Karen Colon, David, Amy Lowth, Jeffrey, Michael and the late Michael Ernest. Thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Mrs. Nesbitt was born and lived her entire life in Smithtown, NY. She was on staff at the Guide Dog Foundation. She was the last surviving child of Ernest and Pearl Olsen. A private cremation followed. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home. Online guest book at hawkinsanddavisfh.com