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Joanne Pekrul
Sep 13, 2026
Joanne Pekrul, 71, of Hauppauge, New York, passed away on September 13, 2026. She was born on July 13, 1955, to George and Nancy Utter and was the third of eight children. Joanne was raised alongside her brothers and sisters in Hauppauge, New York, where she spent her childhood and attended Hauppauge High School.
After graduating from Hauppauge High School, Joanne...
Melissa L. Swezey
Sep 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Melissa Lynn Swezey
Melissa Lynn Swezey passed away on September 10, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, fiancée, and friend who brought her own special light into the lives of the people who knew and loved her. She fought a difficult battle with courage and strength, but throughout it...
Philip Roger Tasker
Sep 4, 2026
Philip Roger Tasker was born on 3 October 1938 in Manhattan, New York. He was the son of
Gladys (Tasker) Booker. Surviving records do not identify his father.
Philip graduated from Junior High School 55 in 1954 and James Monroe High School in the
Bronx in 1957. His high school yearbook reflects the affection and regard his classmates held for
him. His male classmates...
Joseph Vincent Segreti
Sep 3, 2026
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Julie DiMurro
Sep 2, 2026
In Memory of Julie DiMurro, September 2, 2026
It is with unbearable sorrow that we share the passing of Julie DiMurro on September 2, 2026, at the age of 68.
A Life of Grace, Generosity, and Love
Julie was a gifted artist blessed with inexplicable grace. She loved life deeply, but above all lived for others. Her generosity was remarkable; Julie donated her...
Azim Maqsood Mohammed
Aug 31, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Azim Maqsood Mohammed on
2026-08-31 in South Ozone Park, NY. Azim was born on 1954-11-16 in Trinidad and
Tobago. He was a Bank Clerk and enjoyed long walks, music and television. Azim lived
a complex life marked by challenges and distance from those who loved him. Though
our relationship with him was strained...
