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Estelle Carnesi Obituary

Carnesi - Estelle M. Born on December 28, 1931, in Mineola, NY, Estelle was the beloved daughter of Bronislaw Sonoski and Olga Alexandra Jurow. She worked as a dedicated payroll clerk for the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO) and was known for her strong work ethic and loyalty. Estelle was the devoted wife of the late Peter Carnesi; and a loving mother to Steven Carnesi (Michele) and Patricia Stauder (Michael). She was a cherished grandmother to Danielle Stauder, Daniel Carnesi, John Carnesi, and Nicholas Stauder. A passionate member of her community, Estelle loved cooking, supporting her local fire department, attending church, and spending time with friends, playing cards and bingo. She served in many leadership roles, including past president, secretary, and treasurer of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Syosset Fire Department; member and Regent of St. Edward Catholic Daughters; and treasurer of Woodbury Meadows. Visitation will be held at Beney Funeral Home, in Syosset, on June 30, 2025, from 2â€"4 PM and 7â€"9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Edward Confessor Roman Catholic Church, in Syosset, on July 1, 2025, at 9:45 AM, followed by interment at Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in Estelle's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. Estelle will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 30, 2025.

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Agnes McCaffery

July 10, 2025

Dear Patty and Steven,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Both of your parents were wonderful people. She was so supportive when my mother was sick and I have called her many times after my mom past I have so many memories of her, parties at my parents' home, 4-H, the fire dept. I only found out about her passing today otherwise I would have been there .

Donna Marie

June 30, 2025

Estelle was a wonderful person to work with at Lilco, I met her in 1986 - almost 40 years ago. We had some late nights back in the day and some fun times. Estelle was a very sweet lady, always kind and generous.

Sending my sincere condolences to her family, rest in peace Estelle.

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Memorial Events
for Estelle Carnesi

Jun

30

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Beney Funeral Home

79 Berry Hill Road, Syosset, NY 11791

Jun

30

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Beney Funeral Home

79 Berry Hill Road, Syosset, NY 11791

Jul

1

Funeral Mass

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Edward Confessor RC Church

205 Jackson Ave, Syosset, NY 11791

Jul

1

Interment

Cemetery of the Holy Rood

111 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590

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Beney Funeral Home

79 Berry Hill Road, Syosset, NY 11791

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