Obituary of Thomas Famighetti

Thomas Famighetti, 90, of Smithtown, New York, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY. Born in Brooklyn, he was the beloved son of the late Gaetano and Carmella Famighetti.

Thomas was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph, Anthony, Alfred, and Arthur, and his sister, Marguerite. He was a devoted husband to his late wife, Marie Josephine Larinto Famighetti, a proud and loving father figure to Joseph and Theresa Raiteri, and a cherished grandfather to Theresa’s children, Michael and Andrea. Thomas was also cherished by his nephews, Neil (deceased), Thomas, Arthur, and Gary Russo, who fondly remembered his enthusiasm for electronic gadgets, his love for photography, in which he even maintained a darkroom to develop his treasured photographs, and his passion as an avid Ham Radio operator with the call sign KB2VUW.

A dedicated motion picture projectionist, Thomas had a distinguished career working in movie theaters across Long Island, NY. He took great pride in his membership with Local 640, the union representing motion picture projectionists, where he was an active and committed member. Known for his lifelong role as a role model and youthful heart, Thomas inspired those around him with his passion and zest for life.

A Funeral Mass for Thomas Famighetti will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. at Maria Regina Roman Catholic Church, 3945 Jerusalem Avenue, Seaford, NY 11783. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.