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Becker, Dorothy
BECKER-Dorothy, of Orlando, FL, formerly of Woodhaven, Queens and Kings Park,
on April 3, 2005 after a long illness. Beloved mother of Lisa Downs and John
Becker. Loving mother in law of David and Christina. Cherished grandmother of
Brittany, Morgan, Austin and Jason. Survived by her sister and brother in law,
Mary and Neal McKinney and many loving nieces and nephews. The family will
receive friends on Friday, April 8, 2005 from 7-9PM at The Commack Abbey, 96
Commack Road, Commack, NY. Memorial services at 8:00PM. Cremation private.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Birkett, Rose E. (Memoriam)
ROSE E. BIRKETT
JANUARY 4, 1925 - APRIL 6, 2004
It's been a year since you went
home. Not a day goes by when we
don't think of you and miss you.
Those memories are oh, so sweet.
We Love You, The Family
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Bligh, Brigid
BLIGH-Brigid, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and
great-great-grandmother, of Carle Place on April 4, 2005 in her 94th year
(Native of Co. Rosscommon, Ireland). Loving wife of the late Michael, her
childhood sweetheart to whom she was married for over 50 years. Devoted mother
of Frances, John (Libby) and Roger (Sandy). Cherished grandmother of 12
grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Brigid
retired after 20 years of service in the Carle Place School District. Brigid
and Michael were Eucharistic Ministers in Our Lady of Hope Church. The family
will receive friends Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at Cecere Funeral
Home, 356 Westbury Ave., Carle Place. Funeral Mass, Saturday 10 am, at Our
Lady of Hope RC Church, Carle Place. Interment following at Holy Rood
Cemetery, Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Bottego, Katherine Evelyn
BOTTEGO-Katherine Evelyn on April 3, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Arthur
Joseph. A Hicksville resident for 25 years and retired to Florida. Loving
mother to Arthur, Allen and Douglas. Mother-in-law to Pat, Polly and Shari.
Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Chris, Jonathon, Christina, Jenny,
Geoffrey, Eric, Allen Jr., Nicole and David. Also great-grandmother to 13
great-grandchildren. Services to be held at Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Caravano, John
CARAVANO-John, of North Massapequa, on April 4, 2005. Loving husband of Julie
for over 64 years. Beloved father of Anita (Thomas) Bloomfield and Paul
(Christine) Caravano. Cherished grandfather of Madison Bloomfield, Holly and
Shawn Caravano. Dear brother of Linga Hynes and uncle to Kathleen
Hynes-Kadish. Visitation M.A. Connell Funeral Home Inc., 934 New York Avenue,
Huntington Station, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Mass Friday 9:45AM St. Patrick's
Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Consalvo, Danielle (Memoriam)
DANIELLE CONSALVO
On your birthday and always,
our love is never ending.
Love, Mom, Dad and Sister
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Dean, Robert (Bob)
DEAN-Robert (Bob), of East Durham, on April 4, 2005, formerly of St. Albans
and Laurelton, Queens. Retired Police Officer 106th Precinct, NYPD. Beloved
husband and best friend of Marie. Devoted father of Robert Dean, Jr., and
Denise Dean. Son of the late Bernard and Mary Riley Dean. Dear brother of
Charles and Patrick Dean. Predeceased by brothers Bernard, William, John,
Raymond, Thomas and David. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Reposing at
Cunningham Funeral Home, Greenville , NY, Thursday 7-9PM and Friday 2-4 and
7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Saturday Our Lady of Knock Shrine, East Durham, 11AM.
Interment will be in Winston Cemetery, East Durham.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

DeCicco, Connie
DeCICCO- Connie, of Port Jefferson Station, on April 4, 2005, in her 85th
year. Devoted mother of Mary Linton and William. Loving grandmother of
Michele, Debra, Kathryn, Caroline and William. Dear great-grandmother of
Nicholas and Julia. Dear sister of Lillian Calise. Friends may call at the
Casimir Funeral Home, 523 Rt. 112, Port Jefferson Station. Visiting, Wednesday
7-9 PM, and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 12 PM,
Infant Jesus R.C. Church, Port Jefferson. Interment, Holy Sepulchre, Coram.
Donations to Good Shepherd Hospice appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Garrick, Cathrine A. (Memoriam)
CATHRINE A. GARRICK
02/24/61 - 04/06/04
Happy 1st Year in God's Loving Arms. You're always on our minds and in our
hearts. We miss you more than words can ever say.
Love You For Always and Forever,
Glenn, Ashley, Christopher,
and Your Loving Family & Friends
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Gentile, Florence
GENTILE-Florence, on April 4, 2005 of Valley Stream. Beloved wife of the late
Gregory. Devoted mother of Dominick, Louis, Margaret Merola and her husband
Frank. Cherished grandmother of Tara, Greg and Chris. Reposing at The Moore
Funeral Home, 54 West Jamaica Ave., Valley Stream. Family will receive friends
today and Thursday from 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Friday April 8, 2005 at
10AM at Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, Valley Stream. Interment to follow at
Saint Charles Cemetery, East Farmingdale, NY.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Gershowitz, Lillian (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY
LILLIAN GERSHOWITZ
10/25/30 - 4/6/96
On this day, we are further
reminded of how much we miss
you. This day brings forth
memories of your kindness, caring
and eternal love. You are always in
our hearts and always on our
minds. We love you and miss you.
Love Always, Your Husband, Louis;
Your Children: Ira, Sissy, Bonnie,
and Frank, and Your Grandchildren:
Adam, Erica, Amanda, Ryan,
Lindsay, and Rachel
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Gordon, Edna Emme
GORDON-Edna Emme, on February 26, 2005 in Chesapeake, VA in her 94th year. She
was a native of New York City and lived in Elmont, Seaford, Amityville, LI and
Upstate NY before moving to Virginia. She was the daughter of the late John
and Emme Spissel and loving wife of the late William Sr. She is survived by
daughters Geraldine Harmon, Florence Wolsiefer and her husband Joseph; sons
John and his wife Boots, and William Jr.; and 19 grandchildren, 41
great-grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by
grandson William Wolsiefer. A memorial service will be held at the Long Island
National Cemetery at Pinelawn on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 11 AM.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Gunich, Anna
GUNICH-Anna, on April 4, 2005, aged 85 years. Beloved mother of Mitchell
(Mary), Carol Devine (Patrick) and Diana. Dear grandmother of John, Debra,
Dina, Patrick, Gerard, Denise and Dawn. Loving great-grandmother of Samantha,
Jessica and Joseph. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM,
at Cecere-Pensa Funeral Home (as successors to Weigand Bros.), 2283 Grand
Ave., Baldwin, N.Y. 11510. Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:45 AM, at St.
Christopher's RC Church, Baldwin. Entombment, Holy Rood Mausoleum.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Healy, Brian (Memoriam)
BRIAN HEALY
02/04/76 - 04/06/93
Twelve years have passed since that terrible day. We love and miss you more
than words can say.
All Our Love,
Mom, Dad, Kelly and Bobby
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Insigne, Danielle (Memoriam)
DANIELLE INSIGNE
"You'll Always Be My Baby"
July 25, 1986 - April 6, 1996
Nine years have passed and the pain remains the same. Our love for you will
never die.
Forever in our hearts and minds.
Mommy, Daddy, Guido and Nikki
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Ippolito, Sue (D'Amico)
IPPOLITO-Sue (nee D'Amico), of Patchogue, formerly of Manhattan, on April 5,
2005. Beloved wife of the late Matthew. Loving mother of Francis, Marylyn and
the late Tommy Ippolito. Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of
two. Dear sister of Katherine D'Amico. Reposing, Wednesday 2-4 and 79PM at the
Robertaccio Funeral Home Inc., 85 Medford Avenue, Patchogue, NY. Funeral Mass,
Thursday 10AM, St. Francis deSales Church. Interment, St. Raymond's Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Kane, Howard L.
KANE-Howard L., FSA, of Syosset, suddenly on April 5, 2005. Principal
Consulting Actuary with Millman Consultants. Devoted past president of North
Shore Synagogue. Survived by his wife Sandra and daughter Wendy. Funeral
services, Thursday, 12 noon at North Shore Synagogue, Syosset.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Komulainen, Evelyn
KOMULAINEN-Evelyn, of Islip Terrace, L.I. on April 3, 2005. Beloved wife of
the late Henry Komulainen. Loving mother of Cheryl E. and Arthur Huneke, Jr.,
Richard and Lisa Komulainen, Karen S. and Tony Macaluso. Cherished grandmother
of Robert J., Jennifer, Melissa, Robert, Kimberly, Heather, Kristen, Amanda,
Diana and Richard. Dear sister of Frank "Buddy" Dirkschneider, Donald
Dirkschneider and Nancy Watkins. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons
East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 mile West of the S.S.
Parkway, Exit 45W). Religious Service at the funeral home, Thursday, 12:30 PM.
Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, L.I. Visiting Wednesday 2-4:30
and 79:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.


Marullo, Elaine
MARULLO-Elaine of Bellmore on April 5, 2005. Beloved wife of Rosario. Loving
mother of Laura Carey, Thomas and Joseph. Dear sister of Edith Muller and
Margaret Schaffuer. Devoted grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren. Reposing CS Bartholomew & Son, Inc., Wednesday and
Thursday between the hours of 2-4 and 79:30pm. Religious service and funeral
10:00am Friday. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

McKay, James J. (Memoriam)
JAMES J. McKAY
November 9, 1932 - April 6, 2004
It's been a year today that you left us. Many prayers and tears have been
spent. We talk of you often, that you were such a good person that always had
us laughing. We miss you more and more each day. You will always be in our
hearts.
Your Loving Wife, Lila, and Family
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Mock, Susan A. (Memoriam)
SUSAN A. MOCK
4/6/60 - 6/9/04
1st Birthday in Heaven
Not a day goes by without
a special thought of you.
We all miss you so very much and
know one day we will be together
again. Susan, you will always hold
a special place in all of our hearts.
Love Forever, Mom, Dad,
Your Husband, Ray; Your Children,
Kristi, Raymond, Michael,
Matthew, Ryan, and Amanda
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Olivieri, Serafino (Sal)
OLIVIERI-Serafino (Sal) on April 4, 2005 of Seaford, NY, Corona's Ice & Fuel
Oil man for over 60 years. Beloved husband of Maria and loving father of
Michael. Father of James and Joseph. Dear brother of Lena Mazzilli and
brother-in-law of Frank Mazzilli. Reposing at the Frederick Funeral Home, Inc.
192-15 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY. Visiting Wednesday 2-5 and 7-10PM.
Funeral Mass Thursday 10:30AM at St. Ann's RC Church, 58th Avenue and 146th
Street, Flushing. Interment Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, NY.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Parisi, Angela M.
PARISI-Angela M. on April 4, 2005. Beloved wife of Eugene. Cherished mother of
Christine and her husband Frank; Joseph and his wife Rosalie. Devoted
grandmother of Gianine, Matthew, Eugene, Peter and John and great-grandmother
of Julianna, Christian and Mia. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin
Ave. at 12th St., Garden City, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm Tuesday. Mass of Christian
Burial, St. Anne's Church, Garden City, 10 am Wednesday.
Published in Newsday from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005.

Perez, Anna C.
PEREZ-Anna C. of Freeport, LI on April 4, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Lawrence T. Loving mother of Anne Marie and Lawrence V. Cherished grandmother
of L. Jeffrey, Peter and Thomas and great-grandmother of Amanda and Joshua.
Also survived by her brother Frank Ellis. Reposing Towers Funeral Home, Inc.,
Long Beach and Foxhurst Rds., Oceanside on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral
Mass St. Anthony's R.C. Church, Friday 9:45 AM. Interment Long Island National
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Pingel, Doris L.
PINGEL-Doris l.,passed away Friday, March 25, 2005. Born May 24, 1922, in
Astoria, N.Y., she was daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Heiser and wife
of the late Herman E. Pingel. She was a resident of Valley Stream for over 50
years and of Chippewa, PA for the past 11 years. Survivors: a son, The Rev.
John L. Pingel; a daughter-in-law, Diane M. Pingel, of Beaver Falls, PA. and
their children, Bryan and Timothy; another son, William Pingel and
daughter-in-law, Susan Pingel of Skaneateles, N.Y. and their son, Erich.
Interment was on Thursday, March 30, at Calverton National Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to the Building Fund of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 2679 Darlington
Rd., Beaver Falls, PA. 15010.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Piroso, Antoinette (Nettie)
PIROSO-Antoinette (Nettie) on April 5, 2005 of Lake Ronkonkoma. Beloved wife
of the late Nicola Piroso. Dear sister of Mildred Romano, and Ida Albergo.
Loving aunt to Nicholas and Patricia, Guy and Theresa and Joseph Albergo. Also
survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Wake prayers 3PM Thursday at the
Joseph A. Weber Funeral Home, 231 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma. Mass 9:45am
Friday, Holy Cross RC Church, Nesconset. Burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Visiting 24:30 and 7-9:30PM, Thursday.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Ratto, Raymond A.
RATTO-Raymond A. of Port Charlotte, FL, (formerly of West Islip, NY), on April
1, 2005, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father
of Joan Rafferty, Barbara Zinser and the late Raymond, Jr. Cherished
grandfather of Kerri Fisher, Jillian White and Christopher White. Dear brother
of Howard Ratto. Visiting Thursday, 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Overton Funeral Home,
Inc., 172 Main St., Islip, NY. Religious service, Friday 9:45AM at the Funeral
Home. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Reddin, Kerri Lyn (Memoriam)
KERRI LYN REDDIN
April 22, 1983 - April 6, 2004
Last year your light left us to
start a new chapter of your life.
Now Dad has joined you. Keep
us in your heart as we do you.
Happy 22nd on the 22nd.
Love, Mom, Kim,
Family and Friends.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Reginato, Janet Ann
REGINATO-Janet Ann, 39, of Great Mills, MD, on March 31, 2005 in Lexington
Park, MD. Daughter of Mark R. Drummond of California, MD; mother of Nicholas
Reginato; sister of Cathy Christiano and Connie Solomons, both of Massapequa,
NY, Rita Olans of Andover, MA, Adam R. Drummond of Sandy Hook, CT, Mark S.
Drummond of Great Mills, MD and Richard Drummond of Massapequa, NY. A Memorial
Mass will be celebrated on April 7, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima
Church, Massapequa, NY. Inurnment in St. Charles Cemetery, Plainview, NY.
Memorial may be made to the Nicholas Reginato Educational Fund, c/o Cedar
Point Federal Credit Union, 22745 Maple Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Rourke, Bernard "Bud"
ROURKE-Bernard "Bud" of Massapequa Park NY on April 4, 2005 at the age of 69
due to Alzheimer's disease. Beloved husband of 49 years to Barbara. Loving
father of Gail Steffen and Gary Rourke. Cherished father-in-law to Timothy
Steffen and Cathy Rourke. Adoring grandpa to Jessica and Ryan Steffen and
Brian and Steven Rourke. Bud worked at Newsday for 39 years and held several
positions in the Publishing and Advertising Departments. He also held a board
of director's position at his son in law's company Northfield Precision. His
favorite pastime was jogging and was a member of the Massapequa Road Runners
Club and ran several marathons in New York City and Long Island. He was proud
to be a constant fixture in his beloved community for 39 years. His family was
privileged to have such a wonderful man in their lives. You are hugely missed.
Reposing at Massapequa Funeral Home Inc., North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd (at
Clark) Massapequa Park, NY on Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 P.M. Religious
Service Wednesday 8 P.M. Funeral Thursday 10AM. Interment Long Island National
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Scully, Marie (Memoriam)
MARIE SCULLY
04/06/30 - 10/26/97
Eighth Birthday in Heaven.
Truly loved. Deeply missed.
Always in our hearts. Give
a kiss to Dad for us.
Love, Your Children and
Grandchildren.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Seiersen, Mary
SEIERSEN-Mary (nee Judd). Longtime Cedarhurst resident on April 5, 2005. Wife
of the late Woodrow Seiersen. Reposing, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm, at Meserole
Funeral Home, Inwood. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 9:30 am, at St. Joachim
RC Church, Cedarhurst. Interment, St. Boniface Cemetery, Elmont.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Smagala, Stan (Memoriam)
STAN SMAGALA
4/6/65 - 9/11/01
Happy 40th Birthday

Just one day
Just one time
Just one hug or kiss
maybe I'd be satisfied
but then again,
I know what that would do
leave me wishing for
everyday with you!

If only we had met....
I will always love you daddy!
Love your little girl,
Alexa Faith
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Sparks, Margaret Ackerman (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY
MARGARET ACKERMAN SPARKS
April 6, 1963 - February 23, 2000
We love you. We miss you.
We celebrate your life.
Your Loving Family and Friends
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Swanson Jr., Alexander W.
SWANSON-Alexander W. Jr., 75, of Smithtown, on April 4, 2005. Member K of C
Holy Mother Mary Council #3958. Beloved husband of Adoreen. Cherished father
of Michele (Francis) Hanlon, Alexander III (Nancy), and Brian (Nancy). Loving
brother of Thomas. Also survived by six grandchildren. Friends may call at the
Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home, 17 Manor Road, Smithtown, on Wednesday from 2-4
and 7-9 pm. Religious Service 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45 am
at St. Patricks R.C. Church. Interment, St. Patricks Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005.

Waltman, Georgia R.
WALTMAN-Georgia R. of Lynbrook, on April 4, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Harry N. Loving mother of Harry (Irene), Georgia Georgalas (the late
Constantine), and the late Richard. Cherished grandmother of Harry (Debra),
Joseph, Michael (Robin), Frank (Kim), Jeanne Turner (Daniel), Charles (Lori),
Mary Graffagnino (David), Richard (Ines), and Lisa.Also survived by 18 dear
greatgrandchildren. Family will receive friends, Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday
2-4PM and 7-9PM at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc., 34 Hempstead Avenue
(corner Peninsula Blvd.), Lynbrook. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45AM Our Lady of
Peace RC Church, Lynbrook. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Young, John W.
YOUNG-John W., formerly of Lindenhurst, L.I. on April 1, 2005. Beloved husband
of Lorraine S. Young. Devoted father of Dianne and her husband John Burke,
John W. and his wife Kathleen Young and Rosemary and her husband Francis
Galioto. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, John, Christopher, Cynthia, George,
John and the late Matthew. Former employee of New York Telephone for 38 years.
Proud U.S. Navy Submariner serving during World War II and U.S. Marine Corps
serving during the Korean War. Memorial Service at the Fredrick J. Chapey &
Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert
Moses Cswy.) Friday 12:00 PM. Interment Calverton National Cemetery,
Calverton, L.I. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's name may be made to:
VITAS Hospice, 4450 West Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, Fl 32934.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.

Zawaski, Helen A.
ZAWASKI-Helen A. on April 5, 2005. Loving wife of the late Vincent. Beloved
mother of Christine Johnson (William), Joann Shanley and the late Richard.
Caring grandmother of Kimberly, Matthew, Ryan, Leslie, Richard and Joseph. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc., 180 Old
Nichols Road, Islandia, NY, 11749. Friends may visit Thursday 24:30pm and
7-9:30pm at New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY.
Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 9:45am, St. Hedwig's RC Church, Floral Park,
NY. Interment to follow Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY.
Published in Newsday on 4/6/2005.