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Elisabeth Jurkowitsch
May 1, 2026
Elisabeth Jurkowitsch, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2026, at 5:15 p.m.,
in the comfort of her bed. She lived a full and remarkable life, and for the past 25 years, she
showed incredible strength and resilience as she faced Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Elisabeth was born in Austria and immigrated to the United States at just 18 years...
Elizabeth M. Rotella
Apr 23, 2026
Elizabeth (Liz) Rotella (née Doherty), 69, of Middle Island, New York, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2026, beside her devoted husband of 46 years, Frank. She was blessed to spend her final months at home surrounded by love and support through in-home hospice care; frequent visits from her children, grandchildren, and siblings; and daily support from her...
Kenneth R. Sarcona
Apr 19, 2026
Kenneth Sarcona, 68, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was a dedicated tractor trailer driver and later a senior manager at J&J Trucking Inc. for 28 years. He truly loved working in the family business and also specialized in the mechanical end of the business.
Kenneth found joy in cooking, spending time on his boat, and working outdoors on his...
Lorenzo Lopez
Apr 5, 2026
Lorenzo Lopez was born in Puerto Rico, September 5, 1937. He married the late Anna
Marie Lopez in August 1961.He was a loving father to all his three children, the late
Michael Lopez, and surviving daughters Theresa Lopez Symonds and Lori Ann Lopez,
and a loving grandfather to Christian Symonds, Steven Symonds and Xavier
Lopez. He dedicated his life to being wonderful, husband, father...
Sean D. Worrell
Mar 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sean David Worrell, who left us
on March 17, 2026, at the age of 66, surrounded by his family. Sean was a dedicated
public servant who spent his life protecting others, often wearing two hats
simultaneously-as a beloved Volunteer Fire Chief and a decorated Sergeant
Investigator for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.
Born on...
Elizabeth Martello
Mar 12, 2026
Elizabeth Martello is survived by her husband, Paul, her daughter Paula, her son Paul jr her daughter-in-law, Nancy and her grandchildren, Arianna and Doug and also her son-in-law the late David Murphy.
Bernardino Ribeiro Teixeira
Feb 26, 2026
Donations can be made by visiting our website for the ALS Ride For a Life :https://alsrideforlife.org/support-us/make-a-donation/Or, you can mail a check made payable to ALS Ride For Life to the address below.Marilyn SloanEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
marilyn@alsrideforlife.org
mobile: 631-741-4216
office: 631-444-1292
ALS Ride For Life
SBU, HSC, SSW, Level 2, Room 106
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Office: 631-444-1292
Elisabeth Jurkowitsch
May 1, 2026
Elisabeth Jurkowitsch, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2026, at 5:15 p.m.,
in the comfort of her bed. She lived a full and remarkable life, and for the past 25 years, she
showed incredible strength and resilience as she faced Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Elisabeth was born in Austria and immigrated to the United States at just 18 years...
Elizabeth M. Rotella
Apr 23, 2026
Elizabeth (Liz) Rotella (née Doherty), 69, of Middle Island, New York, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2026, beside her devoted husband of 46 years, Frank. She was blessed to spend her final months at home surrounded by love and support through in-home hospice care; frequent visits from her children, grandchildren, and siblings; and daily support from her...
Kenneth R. Sarcona
Apr 19, 2026
Kenneth Sarcona, 68, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was a dedicated tractor trailer driver and later a senior manager at J&J Trucking Inc. for 28 years. He truly loved working in the family business and also specialized in the mechanical end of the business.
Kenneth found joy in cooking, spending time on his boat, and working outdoors on his...
Lorenzo Lopez
Apr 5, 2026
Lorenzo Lopez was born in Puerto Rico, September 5, 1937. He married the late Anna
Marie Lopez in August 1961.He was a loving father to all his three children, the late
Michael Lopez, and surviving daughters Theresa Lopez Symonds and Lori Ann Lopez,
and a loving grandfather to Christian Symonds, Steven Symonds and Xavier
Lopez. He dedicated his life to being wonderful, husband, father...
Sean D. Worrell
Mar 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sean David Worrell, who left us
on March 17, 2026, at the age of 66, surrounded by his family. Sean was a dedicated
public servant who spent his life protecting others, often wearing two hats
simultaneously-as a beloved Volunteer Fire Chief and a decorated Sergeant
Investigator for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.
Born on...
Elizabeth Martello
Mar 12, 2026
Elizabeth Martello is survived by her husband, Paul, her daughter Paula, her son Paul jr her daughter-in-law, Nancy and her grandchildren, Arianna and Doug and also her son-in-law the late David Murphy.
Bernardino Ribeiro Teixeira
Feb 26, 2026
Donations can be made by visiting our website for the ALS Ride For a Life :https://alsrideforlife.org/support-us/make-a-donation/Or, you can mail a check made payable to ALS Ride For Life to the address below.Marilyn SloanEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
marilyn@alsrideforlife.org
mobile: 631-741-4216
office: 631-444-1292
ALS Ride For Life
SBU, HSC, SSW, Level 2, Room 106
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Office: 631-444-1292
Giove Funeral Home
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