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Long Island Native Jossy Thomas Dies, 44: 'The Guy That Was Supposed To Win'
Jossy Thomas of Franklin Lakes died on Saturday, April 26, 2025, following a courageous battle with illness, according to his obituary from the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. He was 44 years old.
Thomas was Head of Trading at QTrade Capital Partners, where his sharp mind and strategic vision earned him respect and admiration," his obituary reads. He previously worked at UBS Investment Bank. Thomas earned his MBA from NYU Stern and a bachelor's degree in computer science from Stony Brook University, the obituary says.
Born in Queens and raised in Hicksville, NY, Thomas is …
Family Killed In Crash Will Be Laid To Rest Together
A mother, her teenage daughter, and her sister who were killed in a crash on Saturday, April 19 in Connecticut will be laid to rest together this weekend.
Services for Florinda Antonia Tineo, 50, her daughter Gabriela Johailiz Difo, 17, and her sister Jeannette Tineo, 48, will be held Friday, April 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 626 Willard Ave., with burial at West Meadow Cemetery.
Maritza Smith, 56, of New Britain also died in the cra…
Veteran LI Teacher Dies Weeks After Brother, Remembered For 'Unwavering Dedication' To Students
A beloved Long Island teacher who spent nearly 25 years shaping young minds died just weeks after her brother.
Laurette LaPrarie, a fourth grade teacher at Ridge Elementary School, died Sunday, March 23, at the age of 56, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not given.
LaPrarie’s death came just weeks after that of her brother, physical education teacher Jacque LaPrarie Sr., of Farmingville, relatives said.
“It is with an extremely heavy heart and deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our most beloved teachers Mrs. Laurette LaPrarie,” reads a…
