Richard Brancato
August 27, 1947 ~ December 21, 2024
Born in:
Brooklyn, NY
Resided in:
Smithtown, NY
Richard Brancato, 77, passed away December 21, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan, his two daughters, Melissa (Daniel Marturano) and Elizabeth (Sean Miller), and three grandchildren, Danielle, DJ, and Brennan. Richard worked for Verizon for 37 years, including helping to reestablish communications in New York City after the 9/11 attacks. After retiring, Richard could be found reading the newspaper cover to cover, on the golf course with friends, or traveling with his family.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to:
Good Shepherd Hospice Foundation
110 Bi-County Blvd, Suite 114
Farmingdale, NY 11735
631-465-6350
Services
Visitation: Thursday, December 26, 2024 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725
Mass: Friday, December 27, 2024 11:00 am
Christ The King R.C. Church
2 Indian Head Road
COMMACK, NY 11725
Interment: Friday, December 27, 2024 12:30 pm
Queen of All Saints Cemetery
115 Wheeler Road
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY 11722
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Richard Brancato 's name.
Good Shepherd Hospice Foundation
110 Bi-County Boulevard, Suite 114
Farmingdale,
NY
I remember all the Sundays Richie, Susan, Bill and I played golf and then hit the 19th hole! It was such a fun time. There was always lots of laughter, and sometimes we hit good shots.
Doug, Cecilia, Erin
Worked with Ritch at the Phone Company. Good guy. Very sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace..
Heartfelt memories. Rich always showered his presence of calm and will aways remember his smile, too. Sincere sympathies.
An adored and amazing man- he will be missed❤️Sending condolences