OBITS: Newsday 4 Apr 2005; Melville, Suffolk co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Newsday http://www.newsday.com Bird, Edwin T. BIRD-Edwin T. on April 1, 2005. Retired Police Officer, NYPD, Emergency Service. WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of June (nee Burr). Loving father of Edwin Thomas (Maryann) and Andrew Patrick (Laura). Cherished brother of Anna (Bowes) and Gertrude (Powers). Dearest grandfather of Andrew, Brian, Marilyn and William. Reposing at the Frederick Funeral Home of Flushing, Northern Blvd. at 193rd Street. Visiting hours Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-10 PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:45 AM St. Robert Bellarmine R.C. Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Burka, Dorothy BURKA-Dorothy, of Massapequa Park, on April 2, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of Diane Ellis and Janet Tiranno. Cherished grandmother of Deanna, Peter, and Victoria. Reposing, Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc., South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park, Tuesday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Service, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, East Meadow, Wednesday, 10 AM. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Cantone, Victor CANTONE-Victor, of Bethpage, N.Y., on April 2, 2005. Nationally syndicated political cartoonist listed in the Who's Who In American Art. Prior to being on staff at the New York Daily News (19591991), Mr. Cantone was with Newsday (1954-1959) as Newsroom Cartoonist and Courtroom Artist. His award winning art can be found in major publications such as Time magazine and the Washington Post, as well as two published books, "Topo The Mouse" and "The Sea Circus." Beloved husband of Dianna. Cherished son of Mary and the late Victor Cantone. Loving father of Mary Penneke, Victor, and Caesar. Loving brother of Vince, Josemarie Fallabel, and Robert. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Visiting, Monday, 2-5 and 79:30 PM, at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 234 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714. Religious Service, Monday, 8 PM, at the Funeral Home. Interment to take place at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Call Funeral Home for date and time. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Curtin, Katherine CURTIN-Katherine, on April 1, 2005, of Seaford. Beloved wife of William L. Devoted mother of Allison Schmidt and her husband Andreas, and Richard and his wife Karen. Cherished grandmother of Annika and Christian Schmidt and Meaghan, Christopher, Brendan and Kelly Curtin. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Rd., Seaford (2 traffic lights east of Rte. 135). Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday 10 AM, at St. William the Abbot R.C. Church. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Hours, Monday 7-9 PM, and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday from 4/3/2005 - 4/4/2005. DiFrancesco, Joseph C. DiFRANCESCO-Joseph C., of Freeport, on April 3, 2005, 20-year member of Emergency Co. #9 Freeport Fire Department. Devoted father of Joseph C. and Nicole. Loving brother of Alfred DellaPenna, Charles, Fedele & Pia, Elisa Papalia, Maria DellaPenna, and Rose & Joseph Horn. Fond uncle of Robert & Monica, John & Laurie, Camille & Richard Chernis, Alfred & Susan DellaPenna, Anthony DellaPenna, Maria RubinoValenti, and Charles Valenti, Joseph Papalia, Maria Papalia, Andrea & Andrew Sauerwald, Joseph Horn, Jr., JoAnn Toole, Marie & Steven Fine, and Lori Simose. Family will receive friends at Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (corner So. Ocean Avenue), Freeport. Firematic Service, Monday, 7:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 9:30 AM, Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Visiting Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Dileo, Marjorie DILEO-Marjorie, of East Islip, L.I., formerly of Floral Park, L.I., on April 2, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Charles Dileo. Devoted mother of Marjorie and her husband, Vincent Ostermeier, Raymond and his wife Sveta Dileo, Ronald and his wife Joyce Dileo, and the late Frank Dileo. Cherished grandmother of Diana and her husband Richard, Kim and her husband Michael, Kelly and her husband Jeff, Teri and her husband Kajun, Rikki, Shannon and her husband Danny, and David. Proud great-grandmother of Kristen, Richard, Kevin, Thomas, Nathan, Grace, Sophie, Chloe, and Leah. Loving aunt, friend, and neighbor to all. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (« mile west of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Islip, L.I., Wednesday, 9:45 AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, L.I. Visiting, Tuesday, 24:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Eggers Jr., Charles EGGERS-Charles, Jr., 77, of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., died April 1, 2005, at his home. Born in New York, N.Y., he had been a resident of Port Saint Lucie for 17 years coming from Levittown, N.Y. During WW II he served in the U.S. Navy Seabees in the Aleutian Islands. Before retiring he was a steamfitter for 35 years with Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Union Local #638, N.Y.C., and the United Association. He loved music and dancing. He was a member of the Port Saint Lucie Lodge #2658 B.P.O. Elks, a life member of the VFW Post 100066, Jensen Beach, Fla., a life member American Legion Post #318, Port Saint Lucie, and a lifetime Charter member of the National World War II Memorial. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 1711, Levittown, N.Y., and was active with the Cub Scouts and Little League in Levittown. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Joan Eggers. Survivors include sons, Robert and James of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., Richard of Jensen Beach, Fla., Charles III of Tampa, Fla., John of Ridge, N.Y.; daughter, Kathie Salica of Jensen Beach, Fla.; sister, Carol Grosse of Port Jefferson, N.Y.; 7 grandchildren, and his companion of 7 years, Thelma Reisch of Port Saint Lucie. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997. Visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM, Wednesday, Giove Funeral Home, 640 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island, N.Y. Prayer Service, 8 PM, Wednesday. Interment will be in the Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, N.Y., on Thursday. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Erickson, Frederick ERICKSON-Frederick, on April 1, 2005, of West Babylon. Retired employee of LILCo. Dedicated Boy Scout Leader of Troop 395 and coach of Little League baseball. Beloved husband of Joan. Devoted father of Rose, Linda, Frederick and William. Cherished by six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Reposing, Noce Funeral Home, 189 Route 109, West Babylon (« mile east of Sunrise Hwy., Route 27). Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10 AM, Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visiting Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday from 4/3/2005 - 4/4/2005. Felice Jr., William G. FELICE-William G. Jr., of East Meadow, L.I., unexpectedly on March 31, 2005. Loving son of William, Sr. and Anna Felice (nee Vuolo). Adored brother of Phil (Dawn), Janine Thomas (Joseph) and Michael (Melissa). Cherished uncle of Ricky, Ashley, Casey, Marissa, Michael, Angelina, Joey and Gabriella. Reposing after 2 PM today at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N, S.S. Pkwy.), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9:45 AM at St. Barnabas the Apostle R.C. Church, Bellmore, N.Y. Entombment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn. Family will receive friends Monday, 2-5 and 7-10 PM. Published in Newsday from 4/2/2005 - 4/4/2005. Frappaolo, Henry FRAPPAOLO-Henry, age 87, of Port Washington, N.Y., on April 2, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Grace and Nikki. Loving father of Maureen (Arthur) Nelsen. Adored grandfather of Arthur, Lori, and Bradley. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main Street, Port Washington. Visiting hours, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 10:30 AM, Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church, Port Washington. Interment, Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Fricke, Henry FRICKE-Henry, on April 3, 2005, of Manhasset. Founding partner of Sherwood Securities. President of the Executive Board for The Nassau Center for the Developmentally Disabled. Graduate of Manlius Military Academy. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Carol, Jane, Alison, Lois, and June. Cherished grandfather of Amy. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, Monday and Tuesday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 11:15 AM, St. Mary's R.C. Church, Manhasset. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Hand, James R. HAND-James R., on April 3, 2005, retired Captain of Engine 26. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Jordan). Devoted father of James (Bonnie), Richard (Mary), Robert (Lori), and John. Devoted brother of Robert. Loving grandfather of Meghan, Colleen, Ryan, Jordan, and Kyle. Reposing at Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, 10-25 150th Street, Whitestone. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 9:45 AM, St. Mel's R.C. Church. Interment, Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting Monday and Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to F.D.N.Y. Burn Unit. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Horne, William J. (Memoriam) WILLIAM J. HORNE 4/4/32 - 6/20/04 First man to ever love me. First to sweep me off my feet or give me kisses gently on my cheek. First guy to take me seriously. First pal I ever had. First man I gave my heart to... Happy Birthday, Dad I love and miss you terribly - Diane You live in our hearts and you'll remain part of our lives forever. Thank you and Mom for our wonderful family. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Karsch, Marilyn B. KARSCH-Marilyn B., on April 1, 2005, of Cutchogue, N.Y., formerly of Garden City, N.Y. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Tracy and Elizabeth. Cherished grandmother of Ryan A. Palumbo. Dear sister of Stephen Burke. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin Ave. at 12th St., Garden City, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Wednesday. Religious Service at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, 10 AM, Thursday. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Kislers, John KISLERS-John, of Bethpage, on April 1, 2005 with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of Ann for 56 years. Loving father of Ilma and the late Eva. Cherished grandfather of Gregory, Elyn and David. Religious Service, Tuesday 4PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home Inc., 234 Broadway, Bethpage. Pastor Laris Salins Officiating. The funeral will take place Wednesday 1PM at the Latvian Memorial Park Cemetery in Tannersville, NY. Visiting, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Mac Veagh, Wayne S. (Memoriam) WAYNE S. Mac VEAGH 6/25/22 - 4/4/00 FIFTH ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN Always in our thoughts and prayers Forever in our hearts. We miss you dearly. Your Loving Wife, Helen, Daughters Suzanne, Jane and Lynn Sons-in-law, Paul and Thomas Grandsons, Michael, Mark, Matthew and Dylan Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Marinelli, Adrienne Mary MARINELLI-Adrienne Mary, of Shirley, on April 1, 2005, age 66. Beloved wife of 48 years to Ralph J. Devoted mother of Andrea, Donna, Robyne, and Dawn. Cherished grandmother to eight. Dear sister of Victoria, and the late Mary Anne. Devoted housewife that lived for her family, enjoyed making family dinners, and entertaining. Family will receive friends Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Lucia & Orlando Funeral Home, 326 East Main Street, Patchogue. Mass, Tuesday, 10:45 AM, at St. Jude's Church, Mastic Beach. Private cremation. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. McLaughlin, James E. McLAUGHLIN-James E., on April 1, 2005. Loving husband of Joy. Dear father of Frances Westervelt, Susan Gaitley, Eileen Welch, Mark (Victoria), and Nancy McLaughlin. Cherished grandfather of Christian, Justin, Meaghan, Sarah, Jack, Nora, Robert, and Melissa, and great-grandfather of Keegan and Zoe. Proud brother of Bill. Reposing after 2 PM, Tuesday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N, S.S. Pkwy.), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 9:45 AM, St. Frances DeChantal R.C. Church, Wantagh, N.Y. Interment to follow. Family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Milano, Sheila A. (Rogan) MILANO-Sheila A. (nee Rogan), of North Merrick, L.I., on April 2, 2005. Beloved wife of Michael. Devoted daughter of Eugene and Frances Rogan. Cherished mother of Nicholas, Patrick, and Shauna. Survived by many siblings, inlaws, nieces, and nephews. She will be loved and missed forever. Reposing after 2 PM, today, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Avenue (Exit 28N, S.S. Parkway), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9:45 AM, Sacred Heart R.C. Church, North Merrick, N.Y. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, N.Y. Family will receive friends Monday, 2-5 and 7-10 PM. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Morgo, Antoinette (Bisceglia) MORGO-Antoinette (Bisceglia), passed away peacefully Saturday, April 2, 2005, in Worcester, Mass. Beloved mother of Jim Morgo and his wife Eileen of Bayport, L.I., Andrew Morgo and his wife Judith of Dunwoodie, Ga., and Charles Morgo of East Grand Rapids, Mich. Beloved grandmother to six, among them, Dr. Jennifer Morgo of Bellport, N.Y., and Kathleen Collins of Jackson Heights. Antoinette is also survived by three sisters, four brothers, and seven great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, April 5, at 10 AM, in St. Anne's Church, 130 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, Mass. Calling hours in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St., Worcester, Mass., are 5-8 PM on Monday. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Long Island Housing Partnership, 180 Oser Ave., Hauppauge, NY 11788. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Pagnotta, Annette PAGNOTTA-Annette, of Central Islip, on April 2, 2005, in her 70th year. A longtime employee of the Central Islip School District. Beloved wife of Alphonse. Devoted mother of Anthony (Rita), Carol Johnson (Brian), Frank (Marquita), and Alphonse (Jennifer). "Special Mom" of Kevin Hande (Darlene). Cherished grandmother of Giavanna, Anthony, Nicholas, Michael, Jillian, and Julia. Dear sister of Frank Verderosa, Frances Lupo, Mildred Mascari, and the late Salvatore Verderosa. Reposing at Thomas P. Walsh Funeral Home, Inc., 60 Carleton Ave. (2.5 mi. no. Exit 43A, S.S. Pkwy.), Central Islip. Religious Service Tuesday evening. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 9:45 AM, in St. John of God Church, Central Islip. Interment following in Queen of All Saints Cemetery, Central Islip. Family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Prosel, Beatrice (Kinscherf) PROSEL-Beatrice (nee Kinscherf), on April 2, 2005, at the age of 97, of Mt. Sinai, L.I., formerly of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving aunt of Susan Jencen and her husband Joseph, Karen Weigand and her husband Thomas, Alice Luciano and her husband Gary, Edwin Kinscherf and his wife Maryann, Candace Murray and her husband John, and the late Deborah Maguire survived by her husband Linc. Dear sister-in-law of Eleanor Kinscherf. Cherished sister of the late Robert Kinscherf and the late Edwin Kinscherf. Devoted greataunt of many nieces and nephews. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Home, 4839 Nesconset Hwy. (Route 347), Port Jefferson Station, L.I. Visitation Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, 9:30 AM, Tuesday at St. Frances Cabrini R.C. Church. Interment, Maple Grove Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Ruoff, Albert H. RUOFF-Albert H., 86, a 75-year resident of Smithtown, on April 2, 2005. Longtime proprietor of Ruoff's Smithtown Tavern (currently Smithtown House). Former member of the Smithtown Fire Department, founding member of the Smithtown Booster Club, member of the Smithtown H.S. Sports Hall of Fame, and a veteran of World War II. Husband of the late Edith. Beloved father of Sandra, Elsa, Charles (Barbara), and Michael (Regina). Loving grandfather of Jason, Cara, Chuck, Matthew, and Kimberly. Great-grandfather of Cailin and Molly. Friends may call at the Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home, 17 Manor Rd., Smithtown, on Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Religious Service, Tuesday, 8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 9:45 AM, at St. Patrick's R.C. Church. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Society of Lending Comforts to the Sick, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Scelsi, Marion SCELSI-Marion, on April 1, 2005. Beloved wife of Vincent. Loving and caring mother of Ann Marie Capozzi (Ralph). Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Vincent and the late Michael. Dear sister of Dominick Brunone (Marie). Marion will be missed by her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many friends. She will be missed by all. Reposing after 2 PM today at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 2515 North Jerusalem Rd. (Exit 25N, S.S. Pkwy.), East Meadow. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9:45 AM at St. Raphael R.C. Church, East Meadow. Entombment to follow, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y. Family will receive friends Monday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday from 4/3/2005 - 4/4/2005. Sefrin, Ruth F. SEFRIN-Ruth F., of Hicksville, entered into eternal rest April 2, 2005, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Al. Loving mother of Mary Hartman, Ruth Trupia, Raymond Sefrin, and mother-inlaw of Eric, Barbara, and Tony. Devoted aunt of Maryann Ward. Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of nine. Friends may call Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-9 PM, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Avenue (2 blocks south L.I.R.R., corner West Marie Street). Religious Service, Tuesday, 8:30 PM, Rev. Jukka Kaariainen officiating. Funeral, Wednesday, 9:45 AM. Interment, All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Staweck, Verona STAWECK-Verona, on April 2, 2005, formerly of South Farmingdale. Beloved wife of Vincent. Loving mother of Debra Averett and Barbara MacDonough. Cherished grandmother of Britt, Jonathan, Ryan, Lauren, Megan, and Kieran. Reposing at William E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Avenue, Massapequa, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 10:45 AM, Maria Regina R.C. Church, Seaford, N.Y. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Thalen, Albert R. THALEN-Albert R., on March 31, 2005, of Rocky Point, LI. Beloved husband of Geraldine. Loving father of Albert R., Jr. and his wife Jane, Eric C. and his wife Dina, Elizabeth Grafer and her husband Matthew, Julia N. Thalen, and Katie A. Thalen. Cherished grandfather of Ariel Thalen and Olivia Grafer. Adored son of Jeanette Thalen and the late Herbert. Dear brother of Henry Kolacz, Linda Lennon, Netta Hale, and Jeanette Mlcoch. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, L.I. Visitation, Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9:30 AM, St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, Rocky Point, L.I. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday from 4/3/2005 - 4/4/2005. Thorpey, Gladys THORPEY-Gladys, on April 1, 2005, of Lantana, Fla., formerly of Bay Park, N.Y.). Devoted wife of the late Stephen. Loving mother of Matthew Croke, Judy Schaefer, Joann Feeney, Linda Veit, and Stephen Thorpey, Jr. Adored grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was loved by all. The family receive will friends Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM, at Perry Funeral Home, Inc., 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, N.Y. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 9:45 AM, St. Raymond's R.C. Church. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Wiggins, David Michael (Memoriam) DAVID MICHAEL WIGGINS Happy Birthday Not one day goes by without a special thought of you. Mike, you will always hold a special place in Our Hearts. Love You Always, Your wife, Liz, son, David, daughter's, Alycia & Tasha Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005. Zerrillo, Frank G. ZERRILLO-Frank G. of Middle Island, formerly of Smithtown on April 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Intemann). Loving father of Wendy Lauth, Peter Zerrillo and Linda Cuervo. Devoted grandfather of Christina Zerrillo, Timothy Lauth, Melissa Zerillo and David Lauth. Cherished great-grandfather of Kaylyn Zerrillo. Brother of Lee Gullo. Prayer service Tuesday 8 PM at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 2326 Middle Country Rd., Centereach, NY. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Frank may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, 860 Town Line Road, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Published in Newsday on 4/4/2005.