nameplate

Obituaries for the Week of June 26

Sabella, Jennie L., 99, passed away on June 8, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of Peter (Doreen) and Joseph (Margaret). Cherished grandmother of Robert, Peter, Justin, Gina, and Jennie. Dear sister of Vincent Montuoro. A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, June 13th, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at St. John’s Cemetery, Middle Village. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Ascencio, Cory, 88 years young passed away on Sunday, June 9th, 2024. Mother of Helen and Violeta, grandmother of Jesse, Matthew, Renee, and Nicole, great great-grandmother of Charlie and Bella. She enjoyed Zumba classes at the library, walking and watching classic black-and-white movies, and loved watching western tv shows. We will miss her dearly. A Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, June 12th, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Cremation was Private. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Kupfer, Allen C., 71, of Carle Place passed away June 22, 2024. Beloved father of Michael Kupfer (Ashley Norton) and Anne Gilbert (Keith Gilbert). Adored grandfather of Lauren Gilbert. Dear brother of Karen Kupfer-Giordano. Allen was an avid guitarist and singer performing hundreds of times over a 50+ year span. Proud English and Film Studies professor at Nassau Community College for 35 years. Memorial visitation and service were held Thursday, June 27th, Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Interment of cremains was held Friday, June 28th, at St. Johns Cemetery.

Bethpage

Martino, Joseph M., longtime Bethpage resident passed away May 30, 2024. Loving husband of 53 years to Carol. Adored father of Michelle Calderon (John), Joseph, John (Anne), and Michael. Treasured grandfather of Christopher, Devan, Cameron, Remi, Maxine, Mavrick, and Olivia. Cherished great-grandfather of Kenzo. Beloved brother of Jo-Ann DiGennaro, Paula Shock and predeceased by Sam, Michael, Alice, and Rosemary. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was held Monday, June 3rd, at St. James RC Church. Interment with military honors followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Inc.

Cardone, Jacqueline F., 69, longtime Bethpage resident passed away June 19, 2024. Beloved wife of David for almost 40 years. Loving mother of David and Thomas. Cherished grandmother of her “Grand-Dog”, Benny and “Grand-Cat”, Peanut. Dear sister of Robert Rothschild (Catherine), Patricia Cirabisi (Frank) and Caren Laydon, predeceased by her brother, Michael and sister, Catherine Carriero. Adored Aunt of many nieces and nephews and friend of many. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, June 25th, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Farmingdale

Duffy, Marjorie “Marge”, 97, a former resident of Farmingdale, passed away on April 24, 2024. Marjorie is predeceased by her parents, James and Ellen Daly (nee Sheehan), her husband, Edward, and her siblings, Anne, Michael, Josephine, Mary, John, Veronica, and her dear friend, Mitchell. She is survived by her sister, Florence McCormack, and family: Vincent (Maureen B.), Joan, Maureen, Christine (Ira), and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Kilian RC Church, on Friday, June 14th. Interment following at Long Island National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Hilinski, Eugene R., 77, of Farmingdale passed away on June 2, 2024. Beloved husband of almost 50 years to Patricia. Predeceased by his dear siblings, Edward, Dorothy, Eleanor, Thomas, Teddy, and Irene. Adored uncle of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, June 11th, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Cantatore, Felice, 90, of Farmingdale passed away June 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Robin Cantatore (John Halpin) and Michael Cantatore (Crystal). Adored grandmother of Alexandra Paolino (Thomas), Nicole Cantatore (Scott Feltman) and Michael Cantatore. Cherished great-grandmother of Noah and Lennon. Dear aunt of Joanne Mauro. A Funeral Mass was held Monday, June 10th, at St. Kilian RC Church. Entombment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Genoy, James Patrick, Sr., 88, of Farmingdale, passed away on June 21, 2024. Beloved husband of 39 years to the late Anne Marie (Pellegrino). Devoted and proud father of the late James Patrick, Jr. (Lisa), Mary Margaret, and John Thomas (Cara). Cherished grandfather (Poppy) of James III (Megan), Carly (Kenny), and Ryan. Predeceased by sisters Catherine Glass and Evelyn Gerrato. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, June 26th, at St. Kilian RC Church, Farmingdale. Interment followed at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Connolly, Richard J. Jr., 74, of Farmingdale passed away June 23, 2024. Beloved husband of 47 years to Phyllis. Loving father of Katie Ellingsworth (Ben) and Liz Aboulafia (Rob). Cherished grandfather of Allison, Ryan, Jack and Connor. Dear brother of Serena Pickman, Rita Tilton, William Connolly and the late Maureen Kane. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, June 27th, 11 am at St. Kilian RC Church. Cremation was Private. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Dierberger, Barbara Ann, 79, of South Farmingdale passed away June 24, 2024. Cherished daughter of the late Albert Sr. and the late Clara. Loving sister of Eleonor (the late Charles) and Albert Jr. (the late Jeanette). Adored aunt of Andrew Sr. (Margaret), Chris (Victoria), Lauren (Dennis), Mark (Michelle), Michael and Joanna. Beloved great-aunt of Andrew, Danny, Marissa, Dean, Valencia, Olivia, Landon, Michael Jr. and Declan. Dear friend of many years to Patricia Powers. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, June 29th, at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Just Getting Started

Kevin James Thornton’s super second act

By Amanda Olsen • May 10, 2024

THIS WEEK'S
SPECIAL SECTIONS

Dining guide-spring
UPCOMING EVENTS
  • No events