Obituary: Stella M. Reyes

Stella M. Reyes, MD of Old Brookville passed away on Sept. 17, 2012. After a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer she was surrounded by family and friends. Born in Cebu, Philippines, Dr. Reyes immigrated to New York in 1964 to start her medical career. She met her loving husband while doing her pediatrics training and moved to Long Island, where she practiced pediatrics in Oyster Bay for 35 years. She touched many lives during her successful career and was loved by many. An avid world traveler, she was an accomplished pianist, ballroom dancer, and gardener. She loved to play tennis, collect jewelry and especially loved spending time with her family and friends.

Obituary: Alfred E. Orioli

Alfred E. Orioli of Glen Cove passed away on Sept. 20, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Nancy. Devoted father of Gary (Kathy) and Gail (Debbie). Loving grandfather of Stephanie, Christina, Ryan and Kyle. Brother of the late Helen Marchese. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment Mt. St. Mary’s Flushing. McLaughin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home.

Obituary: Joseph M. Reilly

Joseph M. Reilly of Glen Cove passed away on Sept. 23, 2012. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Power). Devoted father of Joseph M. (Harriet), John P. (Amy), Margaret Reilly (Vincent McNamara) and the late Paul C. Loving grandfather of eight. Dear brother of the late Sr. Mary Giles SSND, Thomas and Rosemary Farnan. The family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Patrick, Thursday, 10 a.m. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to St. Patrick’s Church.

Obituary: Patricia Darby Berman

Patricia Darby Berman (Patty), 55, died on Sept. 14, surrounded by family and following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Patty was a Glen Cove native and a 1975 graduate of Glen Cove High School. She had resided in Sarasota, Fla., for the past 30 years.

Obituary: Doris M. Baptista

Baptista, Doris M. of Glenwood Landing, NY passed away on Sept. 19, 2012. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Cynthia Roznoy (Richard), Linda Brauneck (William), Edward (Nancy), George (Leslie) and Thomas (Fern). Cherished grandmother of 10. Arrangements entrusted to Whitting Funeral Home 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head. Funeral Mass was at St. Boniface Martyr Church, Sea Cliff, NY. Interment East Hillside Cemetery, Old Brookville, NY.

Obituary: Blossom Raim

Blossom Raim, of Glen Cove, passed away on Sept. 10, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Ira. Cherished mother of Ellen and Marsha Raim. Services conducted by Marcus L. Bianconi Funeral Home Glen Cove.

Obituary: Rebecca Dorsey

Long Island chanteuse Rebecca Devereux Dorsey died Friday September 14 at her Sea Cliff home, after bravely and transparently battling ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband Paul Shavelson, daughter Aria, and son Mercer. She also leaves behind her parents Glorian Devereux Dorsey of Baltimore, MD and Shelter Island NY, and Dr. James Henderson Dorsey of Baltimore, MD and St. Augustine, FL, her brother James H. Dorsey of Jupiter, Fl, and a sister Deborah Blue of Seattle, WA.

Rebecca can trace her family’s Long Island ancestry and historic East End homestead to before the Revolutionary War. 

Obituary: Isabelle Jean Buchan

Isabelle Jean Buchan of Glen Head passed away on Sept. 14, 2012.  Beloved wife of Charles.  Loving mother of Leslie Marentis (Steven) and Cameron (Deborah).  Cherished grandmother of Alexander, Mitchell and Phillip.  Dear sister of Edward “Teddy”. Arrangements entrusted to Whitting Funeral Home 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head; Funeral at Brookville Reformed Church, Brookville. Interment Private.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Brookville Reformed Church.

Obituary: John J. Martone

John J. Martone passed away on September 16, 2012 at age 81. Lifelong resident of Glen Cove, and retired principal of L. Martone & Sons Inc., Industrial Roofing Contractors. Proud Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and an avid ballroom dancer. Loving brother of Louise Martone Peluso, Lorenzo (Terrie), Andrew (Joan), and the late Catherine, Nicholas, Percy and Philip. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation held at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas. Mass held at the Church of St. Boniface Sea Cliff. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. www.DodgeThomas.com

Obituary: Marian Lynde-DeLazarri

Marian Lynde-DeLazarri, of Upper Brookville, passed away on September 14, 2012. Beloved wife of Natale and the late Judge Edwin R. Lynde. Loving mother of John M. Lynde (Mary Jane) and the late E. Tyler Lynde (Meredith) and the late Virginia Lynde Headden (Jeffrey). Proud grandmother of 6 and special great-grandmother of five. Visitation and service held at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. www.DodgeThomas.com