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Janek “John” Mackiewicz
Oct. 20, 1925 ~ May 28, 2013
John Mackiewicz had seen a lot in his 87 years with us. He was born
to Bronislaw and Albina Zywolewska Mackiewicz and raised on a farm in Horodenka, rural Poland. In his early teens, he had to endure the atrocities of his homeland being invaded by the Germans and Russians, and to endure the horror of seeing his father taken to Siberia and killed by the Russians.
John’s start in life was far from being a fairy tale, but it molded him into the man we all loved. He was a humble, family man who appreciated every day of his life with his family. In fact, for John, I would say that “life” and “family” were synonymous.
When John was in his 40s he was courageous enough to leave his homeland and emigrate to the U.S. He began his life in the U.S. as a baker with Lowery Bakery, Sunnyside, Queens. While he worked hard and was dedicated to his job, work was not life. His life was his family.
He married
Czeslawa in Poland in 1968 and became a father to Robert (1970) and Magda (1971). While John was always a family man, he now had a family of his own. As hard as he worked, he always made time for family, whether immediate or extended. There are many of us here today that have the honor of saying that John had become our second father. If a family member was in need, John was there. If there was a “phone call from Poland,” John always accepted the call.
In today’s world we are all overwhelmed with “life” and create more and more complexities. John had the uncanny ability to filter the complex “noise” of day-to-day life so he would be able to hear life’s symphony.
John did not have diplomas or degrees. He did not have the opportunity to attend the finest universities, but he was one of the most educated people on the subject of life. You see, John had a double major, Life and Family, and he graduated at the top of his class.
John will be sorely missed by his beloved wife Czeslawa of East Northport; his children, Robert (Andressa) and Magda (Richard) Mazur; and by his loving grandchildren, Alec, Ricky and Tommy.
The world has lost a great man — but heaven has gained a great soul.
The funeral took place on June 1 at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church in East Northport, followed by interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram.
Arrangements under the direction of Nolan and Taylor-Howe Funeral Home of Northport.
John Iadanza
Died: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
John Iadanza, 84, of Nesconset, died on May 28. He was a fourth degree knight in the Sts. Philip and James Knights of Columbus.
Mr. Iadanza was the husband of the late Santa; the beloved father of Luke and Marianne McNair; and the devoted grandfather of John, Caitlyn and Maria.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on May 31 at Sts. Philip and James R.C. Church in St. James. Interment took place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to Hawkins and Davis Funeral Home of Smithtown.
Audrey Kelleher
Died: Sunday, July 21, 2013
Audrey R. Kelleher, of Selden, died on July 21. She was born
Feb. 19, 1932, in Jamaica, Queens.
She was the beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Kathleen Fabrizio, Kim Daurio and her husband, Jeffrey, James Kelleher and his wife, Lisa, and Thomas Kelleher; cherished grandmother of Christopher, Jeffrey, James, Michael, Kevin, Christian, Holly, Anthony, Lauren and Dominick; and dear sister of Walter Scherr, Janet Zenk and Helen Fraser.
A funeral Mass was held July at St. Margaret of Scotland R.C. Church, Selden. Interment was at Calverton National Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes of Port Jefferson Station, www.obdavisportjefferson.com.
James Maher
Died: Sunday, July 21, 2013
James E. Maher, age 96, resident of Head of the Harbor, St. James, and formerly of Parkchester, passed peacefully going into Our Lord’s Embrace on July 21. He was a former supervisor for U.S. Postal Service’s Ansonia Station, New York City.
He was the cherished “Bud” and love of the late Florence C. (née Ayers); adored father of Deacon Ken and Betty Maher, James and the late Deacon Edward C. Maher; beloved Poppa of Kerry (Richie), Kenny Jr., Edward Jr., Christopher, James and the late Aelysche; adored “G.G.” of Avery.
Friends may call the St. James Funeral Home, 829 Middle Country Road, St. James (Route 25) on Saturday, July 27, from 7 to 9 pm and Sunday, July 28, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
A funeral Mass will be held Monday, July 29, at 11 am at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church, Clinton Ave. St. James. Interment to follow at St. James Episcopal Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Aelysche Marie Maher Memorial Fund appreciated.
Mr. Maher’s funeral arrangements were lovingly cared for by Mr. Maher and his Family of the St. James Funeral Home, in St. James.
Frances Koch
Died: Thursday, July 18, 2013
Frances Koch, age 74 of Smithtown, died on July 18.
She was the beloved wife of Rudolf; loving mother of Dawn (Vincent) LoRe, Raymond (Kimberly) Mascolo, Richard (Amy) Mascolo and Rudolf (Rebecca) Koch; cherished grandmother of Holly, Bridget, Monica, Christopher, Christina, Jack, Grace, Claudia and William. She is survived by many other family members and friends.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown. Entombment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Arrangements were entrusted to The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com.
Louise Piccininni
Died: Monday, July 15, 2013
Louise Rose Piccininni, 82, of Nesconset, passed on July 15.
She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen; cherished mother of Maria (Arthur) Seedorf, Stephanie (John) Van Wie and Anthony (Kathi) Piccininni; and loving grandmother of Stephen, Anthony, Daria, Anthony, Ashley, Victoria and Isabel.
She is survived by many other family members and friends.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick R.C. Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery in Middle Village.
Arrangements were entrusted to The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com.
Christopher Spinelli
Died: Monday, July 15, 2013
Christopher M. Spinelli, age 52, of Smithtown, passed on July 15 after a long illness.
He was the beloved son of Michael Spinelli and the late Theresa D’Arco Spinelli; dear brother of Winnie (James) Cooke and the late Edward; loving uncle of Nichole, Eddie T., Lauren and Michael.
Christopher was survived by many loving friends and family.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick R.C. Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury.
Arrangements were entrusted to The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com.
Dora Heer
Died: Sunday, July 14, 2013
Dora Heer, age 86, of Nesconset, passed on July 14.
She was the beloved wife of the late Anton; loving mother of Henry, Inge, Rosemarie and Michael; cherished grandmother of six; and cherished great-grandmother of five.
Dora emigrated from Germany in 1955 and lived in Nesconset for 43 years. She was a member of the Medford Choral Society.
A funeral service was celebrated at the funeral home. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Dora’s name be made to: The Humane Society US, Dept. MEMIT9, 2100 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20037.
Arrangements were entrusted to The Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com.
Claire Kessler
Died: Friday, July 12, 2013
Claire C. Kessler, age 85, of Palm Harbor, Fla., passed on July 12.
She was the beloved wife of the late Conrad; loving mother of Craig C. (Karen) and Gail (Greg); cherished grandmother of Kim, Jenn, Rob and the late Chris; adored great-grandmother of Ben; dear sister of Buddy.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church in Port Jefferson Station.
Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton.
Arrangements were entrusted to The Branch Funeral Home Miller Place and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com.
Beatrice D’Amato
Died: Thursday, July 11, 2013
Beatrice D’Amato, age 89, of Mount Sinai, passed on July 11. She was born
August 28, 1923, in Brooklyn.
She was the beloved wife of the late Dominick M. D’Amato; loving mother of Sheila Perry, Andrea Lauckhardt and Donna Cox; cherished grandmother of Kathleen Hofmann, Cindy Lamont, DJ Perry, David Perry, Joshua Lauckhardt, Andrew Lauckhardt, Jimmy Lauckhardt, Brittany Cox, Dean Cox and Tyler Cox; adored great-grandmother of John Hofmann, Timothy Hofmann, Christopher Hofmann, Michael Hofmann, Connor Belmont, Layla Lauckhardt, Lilly Lauckhardt and Nathan Lauckhardt.
On Monday July 15, after a closing prayer at the funeral home, an interment committal service was held at Calverton National Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to O.B. Davis Funeral Homes of Port Jefferson Station. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.obdavisportjefferson.com.
Gayle Buchner
Died: Thursday, July 11, 2013
Gayle C. Buchner, of Rocky Point passed on July 11. She was the beloved wife of Gene; loving and devoted mother of Hope; cherished daughter of Stanley and Carol Miller and Rich and Janice Buchner; adored sister of Brooke Miller and her husband Dane Rasmussen, Tony Buchner and Eric and Diana Zeltmann; dear aunt of Cole, EJ and Ezra.
A funeral service and firematic service were held July 17. Cremation was private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gayle Buchner Memorial Fund, C/O Peoples United Bank, 298 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778.
Arrangements were entrusted to the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes of Miller Place. To sign the online guest book, please go to www.obdavismillerplace.com
John Eggert
Died: Thursday, July 11, 2013
John Dwyer Eggert, 72, accomplished astro-physicist and master teacher, died July 11. Born in Huntington to Lambert and Mary (Dwyer) Eggert, John shared his early life with his parents and two older sisters, Maryann and Helen. John met his wife, Marie McQuade, while studying at St. John’s University, and married
her on Aug. 8, 1964. John worked on the Apollo Space Program in Huntsville, and became an adjunct-professor of astronomy at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
John is survived by his wife Marie Francis; daughter, Maureen Anne and son, David Joseph, as well as nieces, nephews, and many cousins.
Visitation is Friday, July 26, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Road, E. Setauket, NY, The funeral Mass is Saturday, 11 AM at St. James R.C. Church, Setauket with burial in the churchyard cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in John’s name to The Nature Conservancy Fund or a charity of your choice.
