All Obituaries

Joanne Fahey passed away unexpectedly on May 10,2021. Her extended family and numerous friends are still processing the news of her sudden passing, though we will soon be focusing on the true blessing of having had Joanne in our lives. Joanne was born in the Bronx, NY, the third of seven children, to Bill Fahey and Maureen (nee Doran). She was devoted to her parents and to her family throughout her life. Joanne was also a devoted professional for many years in her work as a Registered...

Donald W. Smith, age 80, passed away on July 25, 2020 at his Mastic Beach residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Donald served Honorably in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and motorcycling. He traveled across the country on his bike and rode until he no longer could, until the age of 75. He was a Master Mechanic and loved cats. Donald is survived by his children; Colin (Cindy) Smith of Mastic Beach, Toni Miller of Brooklyn, grandchildren;...

Margaret "Pegi" Goldbach (nee Gerle), passed away on May 16, 2020 at Long Island Community Hospital, Patchogue. Born in Southampton and lifelong resident of Mastic, Pegi was a longtime member of the Arthur H. Clune Post 1533 Ladies Auxiliary, Mastic Beach and the Scleroderma Association. Pegi was a very kind-hearted, good-natured lady who was always thinking of other peoples needs. She had an artistic flair and enjoyed painting and decorating her home, whether it was inside or...

Charles P. Battipede, age 71, passed away on April 23, 2020 at Long Island Community Hospital, Patchogue. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Moriches for seven years, Charles served honorably in The United States Army and was a member of American Legion, Babylon Post 94. Affectionately known as "Charlie the Ice Cream Man", Charlie owned Happy Time Ice Cream, ran an Ice Cream Truck in Brentwood for forty years, ran a Hot Dog / Ice Cream at West Meadow Beach in Setauket, and was...

Carolyn Aliseo, age 85, passed away quietly at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pennsylvania and resident of the Mastic - Shirley area for more than forty years, Carolyn enjoyed caring for her Giant Schnauzers, working, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her grandchildren; Michael Haile, Gregory Haile, great grandson; Michael, sister; Margaret Stein, daughter in law; Doreen Haile, and her beloved canine companion; Sam.  Private cremation...

Carl Nordstrom, age 68, passed away at Long Island Community Hospital, Patchogue. Born in Brooklyn, NY and resident of Shirley for over forty years, Carl served Honorably in the United States Navy and was employed as Assistant Superintendent at Heatherwood Apartments, Patchogue. Carl was a real" Outdoorsman". He enjoyed camping, fishing, and crabbing at the lagoon in Mastic. Most of all, he loved spending his time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife; Angela,...