LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the accounts and fiscal affairs of the East Moriches Fire District for the period beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2024 have been examined by an independent certified public accounting firm; namely, Jones, Little & Co., CPA’s, LLP. The report of the external audit, prepared by such independent public accounting firm has been filed in my office, where it is available as a public record, for the inspection of all interested parties. Pursuant to Section 35 of the General Municipal Law, the governing Board of the East Moriches Fire District may in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of external audit prepared by such independent public accounting firm and file any such response in my office, as a public record for inspection by all interested persons, not later than ninety (90) days from the date of this notice.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
EAST MORICHES FIRE DISTRICT
Pasquale Tirino, District Treasurer L16351 - 09/24/25
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EAST MORICHES FIRE DISTRICT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held on October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM (prevailing time) at the East Moriches Fire Department headquarters located at 9 Pine Street, East Moriches, New York, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk. The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to permit public review of the proposed budget for the East Moriches Fire District for the calendar year 2026. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed budget has been filed with the Brookhaven Town Clerk and is available for review and is also available for review at the Office of the Board of Fire Commissioners by any interested party by contacting the Secretary of the Board of Fire Commissioners at 631-878-1422.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS EAST MORICHES FIRE
DISTRICT Robert Kanas, Secretary
L16352 - 09/24/25
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST MOHAMMAD ALTAF HAIDER AKA MOHAMMAD A. HAIDER, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 3, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on October 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM, premises known as 11 Pinetree Drive, Shirley, NY 11967. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200 Section 981.80 Block 05.00 Lot 038.000. Approximate amount of judgment $299,483.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606508/2023.
Frank M. Maffei Jr., Esq., Referee
Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-003185 87003
L#16342
09-17-2025, 09-24-2025, 10-01-2025, 10-08-2025
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR PRL TITLE TRUST 1, Plaintiff AGAINST DOUGLAS A. ZEMAN, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 10, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on
October 21, 2025 at 10:00
AM, premises known as 85 Buckley Road, Patchogue, NY 11772. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in at North Patchogue, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200 Section 951.00 Block 03.00 and Lot 017.004. Approximate amount of judgment $326,951.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603569/2024.
Daniel Murphy, Esq., Referee
Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221
23-003160 87044
L#163439/17/2025, 9/24/2025, 10/1/2025 & 10/8/2025
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST
Stanley Dabrowski; Helena Dabrowski; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 12, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM, premises known as 3 Bower Court, Lake Grove, NY 11755. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lake Grove, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0208 Section: 004.00 Block: 04.00 Lot: 007.073. Approximate amount of judgment $80,723.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617257/2018. Donna England, Esq., Referee
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue Suite 840, New York, NY 10170
21-05876NY 86760
L#16338
09-10-2025, 09-17-2025, 09-24-2025, 10-01-2025
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST
JOSE A. LOPEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 13, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on October 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM, premises known as 3 Park Avenue, Medford, NY 11763. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200; Section 867-00, Block 01.00, Lot 040.000. Approximate amount of judgment $648,132.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613544/2023.
Thomas McNally, Esq., Referee
Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-004335 87095
L16335 09-03-2025, 09-10-2025, 09-17-2025, 09-24-2025
Notice of formation of The Wellness Studio LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 7/22/2025. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to The Wellness Studio, LLC at 28 Hollywood Drive, Shirley, NY, 11967. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
L16329 - 08/27/2025, 09/03/2025, 09/10/2025, 09/17/2025, 09/24/2025 & 10/01/2025
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County of Suffolk Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2019-4, Plaintiff AGAINST Estate of Patrick Nestor,
Jr., et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 4, 2024 and entered on June 6, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on October 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM premises known as 47 Hunter Lane, Centereach, NY 11720. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 421.00, BLOCK: 04.00, LOT: 027.000; District 0200. Approximate amount of judgment is $312,599.62 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 607797/2023.
Donna England, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706
L16331 - 09/03/2025, 09/10/2025, 09/17/2025 & 09/24/2025
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-M2, Plaintiff, Against WILLIAM CIARAMELLI A/K/A WILLIAM N. CIARAMELLI, WILLIAM S. CIARAMELLI A/K/A WILLIAM CIARAMELLI, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/28/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on 10/7/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 143 North Summit Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Patchogue, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0204; Section 008.00, Block 01.00, Lot
034.004
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $549,912.25 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index #602562/2020
Billie Jean Miller, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 8/5/2025 File Number: 560-1352 CA
L16334 - 09/03/2025, 09/10/2025, 09/17/2025 & 09/24/2025
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSE A. LOPEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 13, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on October 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM, premises known as 3 Park Avenue, Medford, NY 11763. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200 Section 867-00 Block 01.00 Lot 040.000. Approximate amount of judgment $648,132.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613544/2023.
Thomas McNally, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-004335 87095
L16335 - 09/03/2025, 09/10/2025, 09/17/2025 & 09/24/2025
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Stanley Dabrowski; Helena Dabrowski; et al., Defendant(s)
LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 12, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM, premises known as 3 Bower Court, Lake Grove, NY 11755. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lake Grove, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0208 Section: 004.00 Block: 04.00 Lot: 007.073. Approximate amount of judgment
$80,723.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617257/2018.
Donna England, Esq., Referee
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 21-05876 NY 86760
L16338 - 09/10/2025, 09/17/2025, 09/24/2025 & 10/01/2025
S U P P L E M E N T A L SUMMONS
Supreme Court of New York, Suffolk County. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LBRANCH SERIES V TRUST, Plaintiff -againstCARLOS COCHANECLA BUENO A/K/A CARLOS COCHANECLA A/K/A CARLOS LEONARDO COCHANCELO BUENO A/K/A CARLOS
C O C H A N C E L A , INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO RUTH M. PARRA MARTINEZ A/K/A RUTH MARTINEZ A/K/A RUTH MARICELA PARRA MARTINEZ; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; DAMIEN
MARTES; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed
herein, Defendants Index No. EF20252012.
Mortgaged Premises: 120 Patchogue Avenue Mastic, NY 11950
District: 0200 Section: 853.00, Block: 07.00, Lot: 010.001
f/k/a District: 0200 Section: 853.00 Block: 07.00 Lots: 008.000, 009.000, & 010.000 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $327,750.00 and interest, recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office on December 20, 2019, in Book M00023090, Page 427, covering the premises known as 120 Patchogue Avenue, Mastic, NY 11950. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.
Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP
1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
L16339 - 09/10/2025, 09/17/2025, 09/24/2025 & 10/01/2025
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, -againstSTEVEN C. BRUMMERLOH, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on November 25, 2024, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC is the Plaintiff and STEVEN C. BRUMMERLOH, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on October 21, 2025 at 10:30AM, premises known as 42 CRESTWOOD LANE, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738; and the following tax map identification: 0200-599.0008.00-029.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LAKE RONKONKOMA, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 606046/2019.
Annette Eaderesto, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to,
social distancing and mask wearing.
*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
L16341 - 09/17/2025, 09/24/2025, 10/01/2025 & 10/08/2025
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST MOHAMMAD
ALTAF HAIDER AKA MOHAMMAD A. HAIDER, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 3, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on October 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM, premises known as 11 Pinetree Drive, Shirley, NY 11967. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 981.80 Block 05.00, Lot 038.000. Approximate amount of judgment $299,483.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 606508/2023.
Frank M. Maffei Jr., Esq., Referee
Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 22-003185 87003
L16342 - 09/17/2025, 09/24/2025, 10/01/2025 & 10/08/2025
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR PRL TITLE TRUST 1, Plaintiff AGAINST DOUGLAS A. ZEMAN, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 10, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on October 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 85 Buckley Road, Patchogue, NY 11772. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in at North Patchogue, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200; Section 951.00, Block 03.00, and Lot 017.004. Approximate amount of judgment $326,951.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603569/2024.
Daniel Murphy, Esq., Referee
Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-003160 87044
L16343 - 09/17/2025, 09/24/2025, 10/01/2025 &10/08/2025
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-CP1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CP l, Plaintiff, Against PAUL WAGNER A/K/A PAUL J. WAGNER; et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/22/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on 10/17/2025 at 12:00PM, premises known as 43 Adobe Drive, Shirley, New York 11967, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200; Section 967.00, Block 03.00, Lot 040.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $202,980.94 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid
Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 615765/2019
Erin M. McTiernan, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 8/28/2025 File Number: 19-301611 CA
L16344 - 09/17/2025, 09/24/2025, 10/01/2025 & 10/08/2025
Notice of Formation of Tide to the Bay, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/12/2025. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Tide to the Bay, LLC, 382 Bernice Drive, Bayport, NY 11705. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.
L16350 - 9/24/2025, 10/1/2025, 10/8/2025, 10/15/2025, 10/22/2025 & 10/29/2025
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY
US BANK TRUST N A T I O N A L ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against THE UNKNOWN HEIRSAT-LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, E X E C U T O R S , ADMINIS T RAT ORS , TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT PAULA HIGGINS, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, et al Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
entered February 13, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on October 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM. Premises known as 17 Nelson Pl, Mastic, NY 11950. District 0200 Sec 823.00 Block 09.00 Lot 028.000.
All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situated, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, at Mastic, County of Suffolk and State of New York.
Approximate Amount of Judgment is
$237,380.82 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 604561/2024. Cash will not be accepted at the sale.
The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.
Giuseppe Rosini, Esq., Referee File # 3000-001200
L16336- 09/03/2025, 09/10/2025, 09/17/2025 & 09/24/2025
Central Islip, New York: Suffolk County District Administrative Judge Hon. Andrew A. Crecca is saddened to announce the sudden and untimely passing of one of the court’s most respected and distinguished members, Supreme Court Justice Hon. Jerry Garguilo on Saturday September 13, 2025.
Justice Garguilo, 74, had been serving as the Presiding Justice of the Appellate Term of the Supreme Court for the 9th and 10th Judicial Districts. His passing is a profound loss to the judiciary and to the legal community, as well as for all who were privileged to know and work alongside him.
Judge Garguilo served the courts for 16 years with unwavering integrity, wisdom, and dedication to the rule of law. “This is an immeasurable loss,” said Administrative Judge Crecca. “Justice Garguilo has presided over some of the most complex and consequential cases in Suffolk County, earning the admiration of colleagues, attorneys, and litigants alike. He will be remembered not only for his legal acumen but also for his compassion, humility, and deep commitment to justice. We mourn not only the loss of an extraordinary jurist, but also a dear friend and colleague whose presence enriched the courts and the lives of all who knew him.”
At the time of his passing, Judge Garguilo was actively managing a full caseload both in the Appellate Term and in the Commercial Division of Suffolk’s Supreme Court—a dual assignment that reflected both his exceptional capability and unwavering commitment to public service. Known as one of Suffolk’s hardest-working judges, he consistently demonstrated tireless dedication to the fair and efficient administration of justice. Over his 16 years on the bench, Judge Garguilo has conducted numerous jury and bench trials, authored many influential court opinions, and resolved countless cases across a wide spectrum of legal matters.
Most notably, Judge Garguilo was assigned the Coordinating Justice for New York’s landmark Coordinated Opioid Litigation, which involved 40 defendants and resulted in 1.7 billion dollars in settlements across 62 counties. In addition to his roles in the Appellate Term, the Commercial Division, and New York’s Coordinated Opioid Litigation, Justice Garguilo was also serving as Suffolk’s designated presiding judge of all asbestos-related litigation in the county.
Upon his graduation from St. Francis College (PA) and Duquesne University School of Law, Judge Garguilo began his legal career in 1977 as a law clerk
to Hon. Louis Mandarino of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court before moving back to Suffolk County to serve as an Assistant District Attorney from 1977 to 1979. Judge Garguilo then entered the private sector in 1980 and helped found a formidable law practice that centered on negligence claims, criminal cases, commercial disputes, and administrative matters. Throughout his 31 years in the law, Judge Garguilo was always recognized for his brilliance, integrity, and great empathy.
Beyond his legal duties, Justice Garguilo was deeply engaged in the broader legal and civic community, frequently serving as a mentor, speaker, and educator at conferences and local events. He lectured extensively before judges, attorneys, law students, and even medical students from SUNY Stony Brook, and it was well-known how much he enjoyed the teacher-student academic experience. Additionally, Judge Garguilo was deeply involved in the Suffolk County Bar Association, where he served on a plethora of committees over the years and supported the local legal community in many ways.
Judge Garguilo, of St. James, is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Angela, his three daughters and sons-in-law, and his five grandchildren. He will be forever remembered as a devot-
ed husband, father, grandfather, brother, and judge who leaves behind an enduring legacy of fairness, compassion, and dedication to justice. Viewings will be held from 3:00pm-9:00pm on Wednesday, September 17th, and Thursday, September 18th, at St. James Funeral Home, 829 Middle Country Road, St. James, NY 11780. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, Sep-
