OBITS: Staten Island Advance 6 Oct 2005; Staten Island, Richmond co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Staten Island Advance Death Notices http://www.statenislandadvance.com/ Amelio, Grace Grace Amelio of South Beach on October 5, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Theresa and Vincent Bilella and Thomas and Theresa Amelio. Cherished grandmother of Vincent, Michele, Linda, Jennifer, Steven and the late Edwin. Loving great-grandmother of Joseph, Jaden, Christopher, Ryan and Mark. Fond sister OF Michael Russo and Alice Russell. Reposing at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M. Holy Rosary Church. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 10/6/2005. De Santo, Pat SANTO Pat De Santo of Castleton Corners on October 3, 2005. Husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Joan McMahon. Loving father-in-law of Edward McMahon. Dear brother of Frank De Santo. Adored grandfather of Christine McMahon. Funeral from Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Castleton Corners, on Friday. Mass of Christian Burial, St Teresa's Church 9:30 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Wednesday 7-9 P.M. Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Giordano, Joseph Joseph Giordano of Great Kills on October 4, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Anna. Loving father of Carol Palermo and Carmine. Also survived by his five grandchildren and his eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral from JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION), on Friday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial 9:45 A.M. St. Clare's R.C. Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Wednesday from 7-9 P.M. and Thursday from 2-4, 7-9 P.M. ww.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Hendrickson, Kathryn T. (Tregde) Kathryn T. Hendrickson (nee Tregde) on October 4, 2005. Beloved wife of Roy E. Hendrickson. Dear mother of Roy E. Hendrickson Jr. and Barbara J. Russel. Fond sister of John Tregde, Gladys Tregde Manon and Alice Johnson. Adored grandmother of Kimberly and Frederick Russel, Roy W. and Erika Hendrickson. Funeral from Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Ave, P.R., on Friday 9:15 A.M. Service at Zion Lutheran Church 10 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Zion Lutheran PreSchool would be appreciated. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Mangano, Angelina Angelina Mangano of New Springville on October 5, 2005. Beloved wife of Anthony J. Mangano. Loving mother of Marguerite McQueen, Anthony Mangano, Marie Santiago and Diana Mazzarelli. Dear sister of Michael, Anthony, Robert and Joseph Mignone. Also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral from MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Saturday 9 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Judes Childrens Hospital would be appreciated. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 10/6/2005 - 10/7/2005. Meluso, Lola Lola Meluso of New Springville on October 5, 2005. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Paula Todman, Arsenio ''Larry'' Meluso and Amy Annaruma. Dear sister of Josephine Libecci. Cherished Grandmother of Ava, Amanda and A.J. Annaruma and Lola Todman. Funeral from MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Saturday 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Pity Church 10:30 A.M. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery Red Bank, NJ. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations to the hospice of your choice would be appreciated. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 10/6/2005 - 10/7/2005. Sankewich, Emily (Pizzuto) Emily Sankewich (nee Pizzuto) of Grant City on October 5, 2005. Beloved mother of Valarie Ann Cordes and Barbara Jean Carr. Cherished grandmother of Alexander Carr and the late Crystal Ann Cordes. Funeral from Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Ave, West Brighton, Saturday 11 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. K. Terrance McGinley, Director, Harmon Home for Funerals Locally Family Owned and Operated Staten Island's only member of the International Order of the www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 10/6/2005 - 10/7/2005. RHODA MODELL, 80 Read weekly news reports to fellow JCC members Thursday, October 06, 2005 Rhoda (Rita) Modell, 80, of Castleton Corners, a homemaker, died Sunday in Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze, of complications of multiple myeloma. A native of Brooklyn, the former Rhoda Grossman met German native Heinz Modell in Brooklyn on Labor Day of 1948 and the couple wed in March 1949. The Modells welcomed the births of their two children, and moved the family to Stapleton in 1962 and to St. George in 1975. Mr. Modell died in 1998, and Mrs. Modell moved to the Carolina Garden Apartments in New Dorp the following year. She resided there until two years ago -- first staying for seven months in Island Shores Senior Residence, Midland Beach, before entering Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Castleton Corners. Mrs. Modell was a keypunch operator for the former Chemical Bank in Manhattan during the early 1960s. After moving to Staten Island, she worked as a teller at Off-Track Betting branches in both Stapleton and New Springville for several years in the late 1960s, before leaving the workforce to care for her family. A member of the senior center at Aberlin/North Shore Jewish Community Center, Tompkinsville, Mrs. Modell would read weekly news reports to fellow members. She enjoyed watching old movies, attending Broadway shows and the opera, and traveling -- including trips throughout the U.S., and to Canada, Germany and Israel. The Modells had been snowbirds, living during the winter months at Century Village retirement community in Deerfield Beach, Fla., for 10 years. Mrs. Modell is survived by her son, Harold; her daughter, Susan Finkelstein; a sister, Sheila Bieda, and two grandchildren. She adored her children and grandchildren, and treated her daughter-in-law, Karen, and son-in-law, Richard, as if they were her own, said her son. The funeral service was Monday in the Menorah Chapels, New Springville. Burial followed in United Hebrew Cemetery, Richmond. LOLA MELUSO, 73 Enjoyed cooking Thursday, October 06, 2005 Lola R. Meluso, 73, of New Springville, a retired supervisor, died yesterday in St. Vincent's Hospital, West Brighton. Born Lola R. Battaglia in Brooklyn, she moved to Port Richmond in 1970 and settled in New Springville 10 years ago. In 1971, Mrs. Meluso began working as a supervisor for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at its former Bay Street office. Twelve years later, she became a supervisor for Royal Insurance Co. in Manhattan. After retiring in 1995, she began working part-time as a sales associate for JCPenney at the Staten Island Mall. She stopped working there about five years ago. Mrs. Meluso enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren -- Ava, Amanda and A.J. Annaruma, and Lola Todman -- and she also enjoyed cooking. She entered many of her recipes into Advance-sponsored cooking contests and last year, one recipe was a runner-up and was published in the paper. Mrs. Meluso was a parishioner of Our Lady of Pity R.C. Church, Bulls Head. In addition to her four grandchildren, surviving are her husband of 48 years, Joseph; her son, Arsenio (Larry); her two daughters, Paula Todman and Amy Annaruma, and a sister, Josephine Libecci. The funeral will be Saturday from the Matthew Funeral Home, Willowbrook, with a mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Pity Church. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Red Bank, N.J. JULIA HUGO, 91 Bernstein School assistant liked knitting and sewing Thursday, October 06, 2005 Lifelong Staten Islander Julia Hugo, 91, a retired teacher's assistant who often created handmade items for her family, died Tuesday in Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Egbertville. She was a very strong and wonderful person who influenced the lives of all her children and grandchildren, said her daughter, Jayne Hugo. The former Julia Sharkey was born in Tottenville and moved to New Dorp in 1985. She entered Eger two years ago. Mrs. Hugo loved knitting and sewing, and, according to her family, made many items for family members -- including Christmas stockings and clothing. She also was noted for crocheting beautiful afghans. For 20 years, Mrs. Hugo worked as a saleswoman -- also giving customers instruction in knitting and sewing -- at the former Urbach's Yarn and Fabric Center, New Dorp. She then became a teacher's assistant at Bernstein Intermediate School in Huguenot. After working at the school for 20 years, Mrs. Hugo retired in 1990. A former parishioner of St. Charles R.C. Church, Oakwood, she was a member of its senior citizens' group. Mrs. Hugo enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and loved to travel -- she had vacationed throughout the United States and had visited Europe. She also liked to cook. She was a wonderful cook. She would gather the family around her on certain occasions and make big family dinners, said her daughter. Mrs. Hugo's first husband, Elmer Borkowski, died in the 1930s. Her second husband of 25 years, Joseph Hugo, died in 1963. In addition to her daughter, Jayne, surviving are her son, Harold Borkowski; her daughters, Patricia and Judith Hugo; seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hugo's son, Paul Borkowski, died last year. There will be a memorial service Saturday at 1 p.m. in Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Funeral Home, New Dorp. CATHERINE BETHEA, 83 Foster mom was nurse's aide for more than 20 years Thursday, October 06, 2005 By MAURA YATES ADVANCE STAFF WRITER Above all else, Catherine Dudley Bethea wanted to share her faith with others, and she encouraged all to strengthen their belief in God. On Monday, the West Brighton resident died at home at the age of 83. A deeply spiritual woman, Mrs. Bethea was a 48-year member of Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, West Brighton. She belonged to its Mother's Board, helping to spearhead the annual breakfast and also organized trips for the congregation. Mrs. Bethea joined the church under the leadership of her good friend, the Rev. Derby Bass, and served in many capacities, continuing the new pastor, the Rev. Dr. Mary Frazer. "She lived her life as a testimony and spokeswoman for the Lord and encouraged everyone she met to find Christ and enjoy the goodness of the Lord," said her three daughters, Carolyn Jackson, Joyce Clarke and Patricia Dallas. Ten years ago, Mrs. Bethea went on to serve as the official mother representative at Rhema Prayer Ministries. Each year at the annual Mother's Day breakfast, her friend, Maura LaMonica, would perform a tribute in pantomime in her honor. Mrs. Bethea worked for 20 years as a nurse's aide at Sea View Hospital, then for several more years at the former Willowbrook State School. In 1976, she decided to change careers and became a day-care provider -- opening her home to many children over the years. Mrs. Bethea's love of children led her to become a registered foster parent in 1985. Her family estimated that she helped about 25 children with her hospitality and kindness. One of nine children, she was born Catherine Dudley in Hasting, N.C., and was brought to Baltimore, Md., as a teen-ager. She spent several years in both Washington, D.C., and Boston, Mass., before marrying William Bethea in 1946. The couple spent several years living in Germany, while Mr. Bethea was stationed in the U.S. Army, and Mrs. Bethea used the opportunity to learn to speak German. In the late 1940s, the Betheas moved to New Brighton. They settled in West Brighton eight years later. ENJOYED TRAVELING Traveling was one of Mrs. Bethea's loves, a hobby that she liked to share with her grandchildren -- taking them on cruises and vacations to exotic destinations. She was known for her cakes and other baking from scratch, and her family and friends often begged her to make her "famous" banana pudding. There was "No Duncan Hines for Catherine," her family said proudly. She was also skilled with a sewing needle, and designed and handcrafted pillows that she sold from her home. An avid reader, Mrs. Bethea was well-informed about world events and had a keen interest in human and race relations, as well as politics. Her family said she was the first person to raise awareness of sickle cell anemia on Staten Island. Understanding the effect the disease has on the African-American community, she was instrumental in getting the city Health Department to create an outreach screening program. Mrs. Bethea was a member of the NAACP and Fellowship Baptist Church's Senior Citizens Group, where she could be found every Monday morning. Her family said she loved the members, who also had a special love for her. Mrs. Bethea enjoyed taking trips with the group and attending monthly breakfasts to celebrate members' birthdays. In addition to her three daughters, Carolyn, Joyce and Patricia, surviving are two sisters, Yvonne Stradford and Naomi Dudley; seven grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the International Christian Center, Graniteville. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Castleton Corners. The arrangements are being handled by the Lawrence H. Woodward Funeral Home, Brooklyn. ANGELINA MANGANO, 73 Volunteered at Bayley Seton Hospital, dialysis clinic Thursday, October 06, 2005 Angelina Mangano, 73, of New Springville, a retired supervisor, died yesterday in Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Castleton Corners. Born Angelina Mignone in Brooklyn, she settled in New Springville in 1968. For 25 years, Mrs. Mangano worked as a records room supervisor for HIP of New York at its Annadale center. She retired 10 years ago. After retiring, she volunteered at Bayley Seton Hospital, Clifton, for two years, then at the Dialysis Clinic Inc., Graniteville, for five years. Mrs. Mangano enjoyed taking trips to Atlantic City with her husband, Anthony J., every week. She also enjoyed cooking, especially Italian food. Mrs. Mangano was a parishioner of Our Lady of Pity R.C. Church, Bulls Head. "She was an angel on earth who was devoted to her husband and family and was loved by all," said her son, Anthony, on behalf of the family. In addition to her husband of 51 years, Anthony, and her son, Mrs. Mangano is survived by her three daughters, Marguerite McQueen, Marie Santiago and Diana Mazzarelli; four brothers, Michael, Anthony, Robert and Joseph Mignone; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Saturday from the Matthew Funeral Home, Willowbrook, with a mass at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Pity Church. Burial will follow in Moravian Cemetery, New Dorp. ANGELINA BOYDE, 84 Liked to sew and crochet afghans for grandchildren Thursday, October 06, 2005 Former Staten Islander Angelina (Ann) Boyde, 84, a retired secretary and church volunteer, died Tuesday in Claiborne County Nursing Center, Port Gibson, Miss., where she had resided for more than a year. A native of the Bronx, the former Angelina Galasso also lived in Astoria, Queens, before she was brought to Dongan Hills as a child. She graduated from Curtis High School. Mrs. Boyde's husband-to-be, Edward N. Boyde, met Ann because he was dating her sister, Louise. While waiting for Louise to ready herself for an evening out, Mr. Boyde discovered he enjoyed Ann's company. The couple wed in 1942 and moved to Great Kills. In the 1960s, they returned to Dongan Hills before relocating to Edison, N.J., and then to South Plainfield, N.J. They moved to Baton Rouge, La., in 1974. Three years ago, Mrs. Boyde moved into her daughter's home in Ferriday, La. She entered the Claiborne County Nursing Center a year-and-a-half ago. While living on Staten Island, Mrs. Boyde was an active parishioner of St. Ann's R.C. Church in Dongan Hills. Though she was primarily dedicated to caring for her home and family while her children were young, Mrs. Boyde also worked part-time as a secretary for various churches and businesses. From 1961 to 1974, she was a secretary at the former S&H Green Stamps Co. in Edison. From 1975 to the late 1980s, Mrs. Boyde worked as a volunteer for the Tower newspaper of St. Thomas More R.C. Church in Baton Rouge. Mrs. Boyde was a parishioner of St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Ferriday, and was an auxiliary member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas More Church. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for her grandchildren. Having learned to sew from her parents -- her mother was a seamstress and her father a tailor -- she was adept at making clothing and sewed a prom dress for her granddaughter. More than anything, she was a mother, said her daughter, Carol B. Tomko. She served dinner at 5:30 every night; she always put us first, before anything she wanted. She was a giver and not a taker. Mrs. Tomko added that her mother's friends saw her as a proper lady. In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Boyde is survived by her son, Edward R., five grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Edward, died in 1989. The funeral will be Monday from the Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, with a mass at 11 a.m. in St. Thomas More Church. Burial will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge. ANDREW ZIDZIK, 78 Awarded Purple Heart Thursday, October 06, 2005 Andrew J. Zidzik of Stapleton, a veteran Army officer and retired boiler fireman, died Sept. 29 in St. Vincent's Hospital, Manhattan. He was 78. Born in Jamestown, Pa., he relocated to Brooklyn and then to Manhattan. In 1996, he moved to Travis before entering St. Elizabeth Ann's Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, Stapleton, where he had resided for four years. A Korean War veteran, Mr. Zidzik served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. He was awarded the Purple Heart. A graduate of Robert Wagner High School in Manhattan, he worked there for 30 years as a boiler fireman. A member of Local 94, International Union of Operating Engineers, he retired in 1992. Mr. Zidzik enjoyed fishing, solving word puzzles and visiting Atlantic City and Florida. He was a parishioner of St. Rita's R.C. Church, Meiers Corners. "He was a wonderful person, always kind, generous and loving," said his close friend, Jean Diaz. Surviving is his sister, Verona Burgeff. The arrangements, including cremation, were handled by the Richmond Funeral Home, Grant City.