OBITS: Newsday 13 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 Archer, Raymond ARCHER-Raymond, of Huntington, on April 12, 2005. Retired Dealer Counselor for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Former owner of Archer Cow Harbor Tire. Beloved husband of Hope for 40 years. Devoted father of Faith Lewis, Catherine and Annmarie Archer and father in law of Dr. Ronald Lewis. Loving grandfather to Isabelle, Amelia and Henry. Dear brother of Mary Jane Connolly and the late Daniel. Visitation Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass Friday 9:45 AM at St. Patrick's Church. Published in Newsday from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Bodolato, Patsy PATSY BODOLATO 1/1/31 - 3/21/05 Devoted husband of Patricia. Loving father of 5 daughters: Linda (Joseph) Kittleman, Debra (Raymond) DeAngelis, Kathleen Johnn, Patricia (Kurt) Schay, Lori (Michael) Marchetti. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Jennifer, Lisa, Thomas, Jaclyn, and Melissa. Loving brother of Victoria and Irene Bodolato. Memorial Mass at St. Ignatius, 129 Broadway, Hicksville, Saturday, April 16, 2005, 2:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Brietenbach, John J. BRIETENBACH-John J. of Bay Shore, LI, on April 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Josephine P. Breitenbach and the late Anna May Breitenbach. Devoted father of John P. Brietenbach. Cherished grandfather of Erik H. Breitenbach. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Friday, 10:00am at St. Patrick's RC Church, Bay Shore, LI. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4:30 and 79:30pm. In lieu of flowers donations in John's name may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 655 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY, 11702. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Carney, James Patrick CARNEY-James Patrick, formerly of Freeport, on April 10, 2005. Beloved companion to Judith Dreyer; loving father to James and Catherine. Devoted grandfather of William, Robert and Catherine. Dear brother of Norah Holic. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 11 AM, St. Bridget's R.C. Church, Copake Falls, N.Y. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at Peck & Peck Funeral Home, Route 22, Copake, N.Y. 12516 Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Denni, Charles L. DENNI-Charles L. of Freeport, NY (formerly of Massapequa Park, NY) on April 3, 2005. Loving husband of Diane Bradley Denni. Predeceased by his wife of 47 years Barbara Denni. Devoted father of Charles, Denise Rehrmann, Thomas and Barbara Harley. Dear brother of Constant, Harry and Louis Denni and brother in law of Rosemarie Kogut. Loving grandfather of nine grandchildren. Devoted stepfather of Kelley, Chris, Kara and Robyn. Dear stepgrandfather of two stepgrandchildren. Memorial visitation Thursday at Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc. North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark), Massapequa Park, NY from 12 noon to 2PM. Religious service at 1:30PM. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Gift Shop Charities Duffy, Donald J. DUFFY-Donald J. of Commack, NY, on April 11, 2005. Beloved husband of Rita. Loving father of Donald, Daniel, Deborah Adkins, Diane, Dennis and the late Denise. Cherished grandfather of 10. Donald was a Navy Veteran of WWII. Reposing at Clayton Funeral Home, Inc., 25 Meadow Rd. (cor. of Indian Head Rd.), Kings Park, until Friday when a Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:00am at Christ the King RC Church, Commack. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Visiting, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Foley, Kevin M. FOLEY-Kevin M., 43, of Edgewood Farm Road, Wakefield, RI, on April 9, 2005. He was the husband of Ann (Shanley) Foley. Born in the Bronx, NY, he was a son of John and Ann Marie (McGinty) Foley of Plainview, NY, and he was a graduate of Wheeling College, now Wheeling Jesuit University. Mr. Foley was currently the Director, Financial Global Market for ABN AMRO, Inc., in Manhattan for the past 13 years. He was a member of The Potowomut Country Club, The Sons of The Irish Kings and The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. He was an avid golfer and skier. He was the loving father of Delia A. Foley at home; brother of Tara Wernert of Hauppauge, NY, John Foley of North Babylon, NY, Thomas Foley of East Northport, NY, Edward Foley of Hauppauge, NY, Brian Foley of Washington, NJ and Michael Foley of Plainview, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High Street, Wakefield. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Visiting hours are at The Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield, Thursday 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Kevin's memory to: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, PO Box 27106, NY, NY 10087 or St. Catherine Siena Parish, Attn: Fr. Ed Gorman, 411 E. 68th Street, NY, NY 10021. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Gabriel, Theresa GABRIEL-Theresa of Farmingdale on April 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Dearest mother of Mary Ann Tchinnis, Michael Gabriel and Jeannette Mohamed. Dear sister of Jane Safford, Stella Lepena, the late Rita Lund, Charles Greco, Vincent Greco and the late Louis Greco. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Loved by all she touched. Family will receive friends and relatives Thursday, 2-5 and 79:30PM at the Arthur F. White Home, Inc., 315 Conklin St., (Hempstead Tpke) Farmingdale, NY. Funeral Mass, Friday 11AM at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with interment following at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Gillen, Marguerite L. GILLEN-Marguerite L. formerly of Westbury, NY, age 87, on April 8, 2005. Wife of the late Thomas Gillen, she and her family provided foster care through Catholic Charities and Nassau County to many Long Island children in the 1950s through the 1970s. An active parishioner at St. Brigid's Church for 50 years, she is survived by her two sisters, Cecilia and Molly, their families, her six children, Thomas, George, Rita, Ellen Fortner, Diane Gillen-Philp, and Scott, their spouses, ten grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. She was loved by her family and friends and will be much missed. Reposing Thursday April 14, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Ave., Westbury. Funeral Mass, Friday, April 15, 2005, 11 AM, St. Brigid's Church, Westbury. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Gizzie, Charles Louis (Sonny/Chuck) GIZZIE-Charles Louis (Sonny/Chuck) on April 9, 2005, of Freeport. Beloved husband of the late Corinne. Loving and beloved father of Lyanne and Jon, cherished grandfather of Ava Corinne and father-in-law of Marnie. Devoted and loving son of Anne and the late Vincent Gizzi. Loved and cherished brother of Marie Hart. Treasured brother-in-law of Timothy Hart. Loving and devoted uncle of Timmy, Carolyn and Lori and gentle and caring grand uncle of Raquel, Jack and Bret. Beloved brother-in-law to Martha. Korean War Veteran. Friend, educator and advisor to many with 34 years of service in the Rockville Centre school district, retiring as Principal of Wilson Elementary School in 1989 - he will be forever missed. Visitation at Macken Funeral Home Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Ave, Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, 10AM Friday. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Glicksman, Jack (Memoriam) JACK GLICKSMAN 12/9/1915-4/2/2003. Thank you, darling dad, Papa and father-in-law, for your unending wonder at the world, your poetry, your love. Dede, Stephen and Carla Kessler, Jane Glicksman and Hallie Schmidt Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Glicksman, Lettie GLICKSMAN-Lettie, nee Berger, born November 23, 1919, died on March 26, 2005. Daughter of Jack and Celia Berger; sister of Ruth Haber and Annette Gerson. Lettie is survived by daughters Dede Kessler and Jane Glicksman, granddaughters Carla Kessler and Hallie Schmidt, and son-in-law Stephen Kessler. Lettie's parents were active in the early union and socialist movements and in Workmen's Circle, imbuing her with a lifelong dedication to feminism and to social, economic and racial justice. Lettie was married for 60 years to her great love, the late Jack Glicksman. She worked her entire life, retiring from a successful career in insurance at 77. She loved literature, art and antiques, acquiring vast knowledge of European porcelain and silver. She read widely, loved deeply, and enjoyed making others happy more than anything else. Her erudition was matched by her modesty. Her life was filled with kindness, courage, love and work. Most tender and loving mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. We will love and honor her always. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Granata, Madeline (Memoriam) MADELINE GRANATA APRIL 12TH - AUGUST 19, 2004 HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN, MOM/GRANDMA It doesn't seem possible that this is your 1st Birthday in Heaven. It was only yesterday we were burying you. The moment that you died, my heart split in two, one side filled with memories, the other died with you. I often lay awake at night, when the world is fast asleep and I wander through the memories, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, we do it every day, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Our hearts ache for you every day. An empty space no one can fill. You were the best! We Love & Miss You & Always Will. Your Loving & Heartbroken Family (We hold you in our hearts and there you will always stay.) Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Guill, Marilyn Aimee (Higginson) GUILL-Marilyn Aimee (nee Higginson) on April 9, 2005. Loving wife of the late Alexander Guill. Beloved mother of Michael, Paul, Daniel and David Guill, Pearl Merritt and the late Peter Guill. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Visitation to be held at the Hubbard Funeral home, Inc., 4107 Wilkens Avenue on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Services on Saturday at 9 am in Bishop Cummins Memorial Church, 2001 Frederick Road, Catonsville. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Maryland Chapter, 8600 LaSalle Road, Chester Building, Suite 314, Baltimore, MD 21286-2011. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Kiesel, Carol Anne KIESEL-Carol Anne of Levittown, on April 9, 2005. Loving mother of Peter, Brian and Christopher. Cherished daughter of Julius and the late Margaret Landherr. Devoted sister of Susan M. Sanchirico, James J. and Mark K. Landherr. Also survived by a loving circle of friends. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 blocks east of Wantagh Pkwy). Religious service Friday evening. Funeral, Saturday 10AM. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Kinpoitner, Ida E. KINPOITNER-Ida E. of Merrick on April 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Robert Kinpoitner, Kathleen Davis and Eileen Higbie (Theodore). Dear sister of Richard Schwartz. Loving grandmother of Thomas Pinto, Michael Pinto, Kimi Clute, Mark Pinto, Christopher Higbie, Kevin Higbie and Beth Higbie. Also survived by her great grandchildren; Joseph and Aaron Clute, Abigail Lanam, Jack, Luke and Kyra Higbie. Visiting Thursday 2-5pm and 7-9pm at the N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Funeral Mass Friday 9:45am at Cure of Ars RC Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Kivlen, Amelia (Desmet) KIVLEN-Amelia (nee Desmet), of West Hempstead, formerly of East Elmhurst, on April 5, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving sister of the late William, Edward, and James. Fond sisterin-law of Rose Desmet and Rosemary Desmet. Loving aunt of Christy, Clark, and Ellen. Reposing, Barnes-Sorrentino Funeral Home, 539 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead (1 mile north Exit 17N, S.S. Parkway). Mass, St. Thomas R.C. Church, Saturday, 9:45 AM. Interment, Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM, Friday. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Krattinger, Helen Audree KRATTINGER-Helen Audree, on April 10, 2005. Loving sister of Marguerite Roach and deceased brothers Joseph and Frederick. Loving sister-in-law of Catherine and Mary. Survived by nieces and nephews Catherine, Joseph, Patricia, Francis, Peter, Eileen, Janet and Michael. Loving companion to Keith Mckim, deceased, and his children and many friends. Retired from Con-Ed, as a faithful employee for over 40 years. Wake service, Franklin Funeral Home, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass, St. Catherines Church, Franklin Square, Wednesday 9:30AM. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. LoCurto, Dorothy LoCURTO-Dorothy on April 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Thomas and Katherine Ramienski. Dear mother-in-law of Anthony and Laura. Cherished sister of Frances Lambert. Devoted grandmother of Sara, Joseph and Dorothy. Friends may call at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY today and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral mass Friday 9:45 AM at Our Lady of the Snows Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Mastropolo, Philip MASTROPOLO-Philip, of Hicksville, suddenly on April 11, 2005 at the age of 44. Beloved husband of Rosann (nee Bruni). Devoted father of Krystina and Marc Anthony. Cherished son of Josephine and the late Gus Mastropolo. Loving brother of Patricia Cimaglia. Family and friends may call Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 Old Country Rd., Hicksville, NY, Thursday 2-5 and 710PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Holy Family RC Church. Entombment: Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. McIntee, Mary McINTEE-Mary of Wheatley Heights, LI, on April 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Beloved mother of Ellen Kimmel, Margaret Powell, Gerard McIntee and Mary R. McIntee. Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Erin, Kerri, Keith, Kelsey, Sean and Clare. Dear sister of Dorothy Foster and Jean Brett. Family and friends may call at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park on Wednesday, 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday 10AM in the Chapel of St. Matthew's RC Church, Dix Hills. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. McSherry, Dolores J. McSHERRY-Dolores J., 66, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on April 12, 2005. Dolores was a dedicated employee of the IRS and an associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph's. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy (Mike) Taggart, Nancy Walker, Lorrie McSherry, and Gina (Mike) Hopkins; and her grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Dominique, Thomas, Andrew, Melanie, Joseph and Jack. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Babione Funeral Home (West chapel). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Friday, April 15, 2005 at 10AM. Burial will follow at Boca Raton Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Merolla, Salvatore P. MEROLLA-Salvatore P., 76, on April 11, 2005. Formerly of Queens. Sal was living in Virginia. Husband of the late Margarita Diaz Florez. Sal is survived by son Paul in Argentina, and daughters Jane and Lisa in Virginia. Services to be held at Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, Virginia on Thursday. Memorials can be made in Sal's name to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Cardiac Center Research. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Minichello Jr., Joseph R. MINICHELLO, JR.-Joseph R., suddenly on April 10, 2005, age 55, of Hicksville, LI. Survived by his beloved daughter Emily and her mother Jean. Loving brother of Jennifer, Jaclyn Janaszak (Steve), James (Susan), and Joy. Cherished uncle of Brittany and Michelle. Visiting, Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay, LI, Friday 3-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, St. Gertrude RC Church, Bayville, Saturday 10am. Interment is private. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Mirando, Charles MIRANDO-Charles of J.C.M. Produce Distributors, of Huntington Station and the Bronx, on April 12, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Devoted father of Joan Ward, James and Janice Mirando. Loving grandfather of Kate and Michael. Dear brother of Madeline, Mary and Frank. Visitation, M.A. Connell Funeral Home Inc., 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Religious Services, Thursday evening. Published in Newsday from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Olsen, Robert R. OLSEN-Robert R., age 67, of Port Washington, LI, on April 11, 2005. Loving father of Alan (Deirdre). Adoring grandfather of Gavin, Jade, Karyna. Dear life partner of Debbie Intermesoli. Beloved brother of Virginia Targia and the late Edward Lohmeyer. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main St., Port Washington, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Religious Service, Friday evening. Interment private. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Ostro, Audrey OSTRO-Audrey, 86, of Marietta, died on Monday, April 11, 2005. Services will be 7:30pm, Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Marietta, GA. Burial will be Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 11:00am at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Mrs. Ostro was a retired teacher at Hicksville High School in Hicksville, LI, NY. She is survived by her husband, Harry Ostro of Marietta; two sons, Xan Ostro of Maryland, Darel Ostro of NJ, two sisters, Quanitta Arnold of Marietta, Margaret Thompson of Ridgewood, NJ, nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinatti, OH, 452500301. Family will receive friends on Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Marietta, GA. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Piazza, Gary R. (Memoriam) GARY R. PIAZZA Five Years in Heaven Your memory will live in our Hearts forever. You are deeply loved, and sadly missed. Your Loving Family Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Polchynsky, Maureen F. POLCHYNSKY-Maureen F., of Levittown, L.I., on April 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas. Devoted mother of Joanne Johnson, Michael W. Polchynsky and Nicholas Polchynsky, Jr. Loving companion of Martin Stack. Proud and cherished grandmother of Richard, Robert, Michael, Laura and Kylie. Fond mother-in-law of Richard and Kathleen. Dear sister of Eleanor Bartelotti, Marjorie Curry, Kathleen Falls, Patricia Walsh and the late William Gorman. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons, Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 mile North of Southern State Pkwy, Exit 29). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Bethpage, Friday, 9:45AM. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, L.I. Visiting, Wednesday 7-9:30PM and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Schmaeling, Richard P. (Memoriam) RICHARD P. SCHMAELING 7/14/27 - 4/12/04 We cannot believe a year has passed, the days have come and gone so fast. You are the angel that stands by our side, still loving and guiding and beaming with pride. We have our memories for us to share, but the love we lost will never compare. We are together even though we're apart, for you will forever live in our heart. The day will come when we're together again, but that only God knows, so until then.... Forever & Always, Your Loving Family Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Tetreault, Arthur R. TETREAULT-Arthur R., 82, on April 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Marianne, passed with the love of his family around him. Arthur will be remembered for his love of family and friends. A WWII veteran, Arthur was Past Commander of VFW Post 9263. He retired from Redkin Laboratories in 1987, where he was an award winning district manager. His life-long faith in the Lord gave him the strength to battle his cancer. He will be missed by all those who knew him. Especially his family - children Elizabeth, Michele, Suzanne, Karen and Kenny. Grandchildren Grey, Alyssa, Jacey, Diana, Michael, Eric, Peter and Lisa. His great-grandchildren Isabel and Garrett. Arthur had a special affection for his church family at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in East Northport. Visiting Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9pm at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY. Funeral service, Thursday 11:30am St. Paul's Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 120 Vernon Valley Road, East Northport, NY, 11731, for the Organ Fund. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005. Thompson, Helen V. THOMPSON-Helen V. of Lindenhurst on April 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Arles. Loving mother of Mary Wygand and John Thompson. Caring sister of Bobby, Mary, Carl and Elizabeth. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Joceline, Amanda, Kylie, Tanner, Chase and Reese. Reposing at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home Inc., 424 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, Wednesday 7-10 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-10 PM. Religious Services Thursday evening. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 11 AM, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church, Lindenhurst. Interment, Breslau Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/13/2005.