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Obituaries Dinis Norte
Dinis Norte of Port Jefferson Station died March 3 at the age of 57. He was the beloved husband of Cristina; cherished father of Diana Norte; and dear brother of Armindo (Nelcinda) Norte. Funeral mass was celebrated at Church of the Resurrection, Farmingville. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com.
Joseph William Taub
Joseph William Taub, age 90, died peacefully at his home in Stony Brook Feb. 19. Joe was born in Brooklyn Dec. 22, 1926. He was a loving husband and devoted father of eight children. Joe was a Navy veteran who proudly served in Panama, and apprenticed with UA Plumbers Local Union 200 after his return. He worked tirelessly to support his family and began his own plumbing and heating business after more than 15 years of union work. Joe had a creative spirit and loved to work with his hands, and spent many retirement hours lovingly crafting furniture pieces at home for family and friends. Joe was an honest, soft-spoken man with a generous heart, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Joe is predeceased by his wife Gloria of 66 years and survived by his children Terrance, Thomas, Timothy, Tracy, Victoria, Jean, Melissa and Barbara; 21 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one
great, great grandchild. A funeral mass was held Thursday, Feb. 23 at St. James RC Church. Interment followed at Calverton Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Please visit www.bryantfh.com to sign the online guestbook. In lieu of flowers, the family requested a memorial contribution be made in Joe’s name to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Hospice. Development Office, 101 Hospital Road, Patchogue, New York 11772. Checks should be made payable to “BMNH Foundation/Hospice.”
Richard Scibilia
Richard Scibilia, 89, died suddenly of natural causes Feb. 28 at his home in Stony Brook. He was the devoted husband of Carol, his wife of 21 years; loving father of daughters Sheryl and Sue, daughterin-law Martine, and predeceased son Glenn; adoring grandfather of Bryan and Kasey; lifetime friend of Richard Goldberg; caring stepfather to Michael, Mark, Scott, Rick, Sean and Maria; and “Poppy” to so many others. We will miss you very much in so many ways – your warm hugs, strength of will and determination, unfailing help and support, unwavering loyalty, gruff manner and playful humor – you never met a problem that couldn’t be solved. Heaven sure has its hands full now, Dad. The funeral mass was Saturday, March 4 at St. James RC Church. Interment followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Please visit www.bryantfh.com to sign the online guestbook. In memory of Poppy, donations can be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island at 145 Sycamore Avenue, Islandia, NY 11749, 631-273-1469, or via
their website at www.bbbsli.org/tribute.
Edward E. Matthews
Edward E. Matthews, 79, of Setauket died surrounded by family March 9. He was born in Flushing, Queens. He graduated from Iona College in 1959 where he was a four-year basketball player. After a long career as an elementary school teacher, he retired to spend time gardening, fishing, boating, skiing and traveling. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra; his three children; eight beloved grandchildren; and his sister. Services were held March 11 at the funeral home. Committal was private. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Contributions made to Ride for Life, supporting ALS in memory of Edward E. Matthews would be appreciated.
Ann B. Fabian & Robert A. Fabian
Ann B. Fabian, 92, died Jan. 28 and her husband Robert A. Fabian, 91 years old, died Oct. 9 — both longtime community residents. She was born Sept. 12, 1924 in Queens, the daughter of Bernard and Catherine Woods. He was born Dec. 28, 1924 in Queens, the son of Frank and Marie Fabian. Ann was a homemaker and Robert was a member of the Knights of Columbus and
a musician who also enjoyed watching his favorite teams the Giants, Jets, Mets and Knicks. Nothing was more important than spending time with their big family. They are survived by their sons Robert Jr. (Laurel), Richard, Ronald (Wanda), Russell (Laura), Rory (Jenet); daughters, Regina (Danny), Robin (Michael); 21 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and brother Ray, along with so many other friends and family. They were preceded in death by their daughter, Rene. Services were held at Church of the Resurrection in Farmingville. Interment followed in the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Please visit www. bryantfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
Evelyn M. Cramer
Evelyn M. Cramer, 92, of Miller Place, died Feb. 9. She was born Oct. 22, 1924 in Port Jefferson Station; daughter of Millard and Eleanor Wheeler. Evelyn was a retired teachers aide for the Miller Place School District. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Diane (Larry); son, Thomas (Cynthia); five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and sister, Mildred, along with other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert. Services were held at Bryant Funeral Home, Feb. 15. Interment followed in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Please visit www.bryantfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
Port Jefferson Village recreation Exciting events and programs for villagers and visitors of all ages are always going on at The Village Center, located at 101 East Broadway in Port Jefferson. Below is a list of upcoming programs and events being offered in the coming months.
•Juniors 4 – 6-year-olds, Saturdays 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. •Juniors 7 – 11-year-olds, Saturdays 1 – 2 p.m. •Boys 12 & Up, Saturdays 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. •Girls 12 & Up, Saturdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
8 – 9 a.m. •Balance Class, Wednesdays 9 – 10 a.m. •Gentle Yoga, Tuesdays 10 – 11 a.m. •Beginner Fitness, Tuesdays 9 – 10 a.m. •Duplicate Bridge, begins April 6 •Pickle Ball Clinic, May 13 •Adult Tennis Lessons •Many other programs available
Adult golf programs
Youth programs
•2017 Village softball leagues forming now •Family Golf & Tennis Festival at the PJCC, Sunday May 6, 1 – 5 p.m. •Classic Music Series at the Village Center •Alliage Quintet, Friday April 7, 8 p.m.
•Golf 101 for Beginners, Tuesdays 6 - 7 p.m. •Golf 201 for Beginners – Intermediate, Wednesdays 6 – 7 p.m. •Golf 301 for Int – Adv, Thursdays 6 – 7 p.m. •Adult Learn & Play, Saturdays 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Youth golf programs File photo by Heidi Sutton
•After School Golf & Tennis, Tuesday-Friday •PJCC & Beach Program, Monday-Friday
•Soccer Programs, Ages 3 - 8 •Spring Field Hockey, Ages 5 – 10 •Violin Lessons, Private & Group •Youth Tennis Lessons •Many other programs available
Adult programs
•Pilates, Tuesdays 7 – 8 p.m. •Fitness for Everybody, Wednesdays
For more information or to register, please visit PortJeff.com or the PJ Recreation office which is located on the second floor of the Port Jefferson Village Center, or call 631-473-4778.