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Becker, Gertrude E.
BECKER-Gertrude E. on April 16, 2005 of West Hempstead, NY. Beloved wife of
the late George. Loving mother of George and John Becker. Cherished
grandmother of Karin, Diane, Janette and Colleen. Reposing at Macken Mortuary
Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue today 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral
Monday 10 AM at the Mortuary. Interment Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury,
NY.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Burke Sr., John F.
BURKE-John F. Sr., on April 16, 2005 of Brooklyn and Floral Park. Beloved
husband of the late Irene J. Loving father of John F. Fond father-in-law of
Alice. Cherished uncle of Joni and Thomas Fleming and Deborah and Christopher
Lenge. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday and
Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic
Ave., Floral Park (at RR Plaza). Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 10:30 AM
at Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church. Interment, Calvary Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Burke, Katherine A.
BURKE-Katherine A., of East Northport, LI on April 16, 2005. Beloved wife of
Edward and loving mother of Nicole. Cherished grandmother of Chase. Dear
sister of John, Louis and Alice Kroupa and Shirley Watkins. Visiting, Tuesday
7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield
Road, East Northport. Funeral service, Thursday 11 AM at the funeral home.
Interment, Northport Rural Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Cestaro, Kimberly A.
CESTARO-Kimberly A. on April 15, age 39 of Medford. Beloved wife of Joseph.
Loving mother of Joseph and Katlyn. Dear sister of Robert McInnis, Kristin
Wangert, Keith McInnis and Shaun McInnis. Cherished daughter of Robert McInnis
and Florence Dungate. Visiting Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
Lucia & Orlando Funeral Home, 326 East Main Street, Patchogue. Mass Wednesday
9:45 AM at St Sylvester's Church, Medford. In lieu of flowers, please make
donations to the American Cancer Society.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Ferina, John
FERINA-John R. suddenly on April 15, 2005. He resided in Valley Stream, NY,
New Milford, CT and Marlboro, NY. John is survived by his beloved wife Helene
(nee Lore). Loving and devoted father of John, Vincent and Joseph. Cherished
son of Rosemary and Richard Ferina of Coconut Creek and grandson to May. Dear
brother of Salvatore and his wife Sherry of Goshen, NY. Adored uncle of Matt
and Cara. Dear nephew of Joseph Consolo. Son-in-law of Amelia Lore. Reposing
at the Edward F. Lieber Funeral Homes Inc., 266 No. Central Ave., Valley
Stream, NY. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 AM at
Church of the Blessed Sacrement.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.


Fischer, Ginny
FISCHER-Ginny of Deer Park, LI on April 16, 2005. Beloved wife of Richard, and
mother of Matthew, Kristen, Brian and Kevin. Adored daughter of Brent Sr. and
the late Virginia Cook. Cherished sister of Brent Jr. and Victoria Cook; and
Keith and Carolyn Cook. Dear daughter-in-law of Robert Sr. and Anne Fischer;
and sister-in-law of Robert Jr. and Donna Fischer, and Michael Fischer.
Cherished aunt of Alexandra, Ashley, Brandon, Brianna, Taylor, Tyler and
Kathryn. Friends may call at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785
Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park on Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral
Mass Wednesday Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church, Deer Park. Interment St. Charles
Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Goddard, Joyce V.
GODDARD-Joyce V., 83, of Port Jefferson Station, LI on April 16, 2005. Beloved
wife of the late Frank Goddard. Loving mother of Ronald Armet and his wife
Lorraine, Valerie Armet, Harold Armet and his wife Joan, Pamela Hubbard and
her husband James, Deborah Prudente and her husband Ronald, and Allison Birk
and her husband John. Cherished grandmother of Ronald, Kerry, Debra, Adam,
Brooke, Erika, Ingrid, Ian, Kristin, Kevin, Kimberlie, Jennifer, Alicia,
Jessica, Michael, Steven, Kevin and Shannon. Devoted great-grandmother of
Anna, Emma, James, Grace, Alicia and the late Katie Belle. Beloved sister of
Beryl Angus, Lionel Flashman, Valerie Klay, and Kenneth Flashman. Also
survived by Ronald Armet. Mrs. Goddard was a New Zealand war bride. Visiting
at the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson
Station, LI, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass Tuesday 9:30 AM at St. James R.C.
Church, Setauket. Interment to follow at St. James Churchyard Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Greenstein, Henry
GREENSTEIN-Henry, age 86 on April 16, 2005 of East Rockaway, NY. Beloved
husband of Schoal. Devoted father of Martin Greenstein (Dale) and Lois DeFever
(Tom). Loving grandfather of Justin, Lindsay and Chad. Fifty-two year member
and Past Chief of the East Rockaway Fire Department, Past President of N.C.
Firemen's Association, Past President of N.C. Chief's Council, member of South
Shore Firemen's Association, and a member of the Legislative Committee of
FASNY. Reposing at the Perry Funeral Home, Inc., 118 Union Ave., Lynbrook on
Monday 7-9 PM. Firematic service Monday at 8 PM. Service Tuesday at 10 AM.
Interment Wellwood Cemetery, Pinelawn. In lieu of flowers, family would
appreciate donations to the East Rockaway Fire Department or Congregation Beth
David, 188 Vincent Ave., Lynbrook, NY 11563.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Hart, Thomas G.
HART-Thomas G. of Northport, suddenly on April 16, 2005 in his 41st year.
Loving son of John and Patricia (Duffy) Hart. Beloved brother of Patricia
McGlone, John Hart and Geraldine Ertel. Devoted uncle of six. Reposing Nolan &
Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM.
Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30 AM St. Philip Neri Church, Northport. Interment
Parish Cemetery, East Northport.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Henry, Anna E.
HENRY-Anna E., of East Northport, LI on April 15, 2005. Beloved mother of
Patricia Kaifler and her husband Wayne. Loving grandmother Wayne, Matthew and
Erica Kaifler. Dear sister of Dorothy Griffith, Adeline Smith, Joseph
Wilkinson and Albert Wilkinson. Visiting Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-5 and
7-9 PM at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport.
Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45 AM at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, East
Northport. Interment, St. Philip Neri Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Insardi, Angelo D.
INSARDI-Angelo D. on April 16, 2005 at the age of 84. Resident of Floral Park.
Beloved husband of Matilda (nee Domogala). Cherished father of Andrew (Joan),
Daniel (Candace), David (Patricia), Philip (Carol), Stephen and the late
Richard and Raymond. Devoted son of the late Anthony and Lena Insardi. Loving
brother of Constance FitzGerald and the late Mary Colla, David and Josephine.
Loving grandfather of eleven. Proud WWII Navy Veteran, and Scoutmaster and
Chairman of Troop 482. Retired captain FDNY for 30 years. Friends may call at
the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Ave., Floral Park on Tuesday
from 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at Our Lady of
Victory R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, donations to the NYC Fire Department Burn Center, 21 Asch
Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Jeans, Robert W.
JEANS-Robert W., 82, on April 15, 2005. Robert was a WWII Veteran. He was a
famous thoroughbred race horse trainer and groomer. Robert is survived by his
wife Mildred Ruth of Michigan for 41 years. He is also survived by his sisters
Barbara Dean of Massachusetts and Margaret Rosenthal of Nevada. Reposing Roma
Funeral Home, 539 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY, Monday and Tuesday 2-4
and 7-9 PM. Interment, Wednesday Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Killoran, Michele
KILLORAN-Michele on April 17, 2005 of East Patchogue. Beloved wife of Dennis.
Loving mother of Annmarie Duchess, Marguerite Punzi, Denise and Kathleen
Killoran. Dear sister of Frank, Steven, Kelly and Patricia Hickey, Catherine
Maher, Diane Garrison, Annie Hastings, Mary Spolian and the late Loretta
Hickey. Devoted grandmother of Bobby and Tyler. Wake prayers Tuesday evening
at Joseph A. Weber Funeral Home, 231 Hawkins Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma. Mass
9:45 AM Wednesday Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, Patchogue. Burial Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery. Visiting Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Kraeling, Horst A. (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HORST A. KRAELING
5/22/35 - 4/18/00
Daddys don't just love their
children every now and then, it's a
love without end. Amen.
Miss you, Daddy
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

LaManga, Olga
LaMANGA-Olga of Amityville, LI on April 17, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Ralph LaManga. Loving mother of Sam and Gerald LaManga. Dear grandmother of
five grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. Reposing at D'Andrea Brothers
Funeral Home, 99 Oak Street, Copaigue. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:30 AM at St.
Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Amityville. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.
Visiting Tuesday only 24:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Mazanek, Richard F.
MAZANEK-Richard F. on April 16, 2005 of Seaford in his 70th year. Loving
husband of Geraldine (nee Regan). Beloved father of Richard (Marie), Loretta
(Gino). Sharon (Jim), and Kevin (Janette). Adored grandfather of Richard,
Tara, Derek, Matthew, Christopher and Lorraine. Dear brother of Jean (Jack)
Mitchell. Retired from Otis Elevators after 38 years. Reposing at the Charles
G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford (2 traffic lights East of
Route 135). Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10 AM at St. William the Abbot
R.C. Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Hours today 2-4 and 7-9
PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset
Highway, Port Jefferson, NY 11776 would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Meyer, E. Dorothea
MEYER-E. Dorothea of Hempstead on April 13, 2005. Beloved sister of the late
Beatrice Junk. Loving aunt of Ivan Richard, David and Maren Junk and Beatrix
KleinRapp. Also survived by several cousins and good friend to Marilyn
Donnellan and Diana Williams. Friends may call at the Howard E. Williams Inc.
Funeral Home, 181 Greenwich St., Hempstead on Tuesday only. Visiting hours 2-4
and 7-9 PM. Funeral 10 AM Wednesday from funeral home. Interment at Greenwood
Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

O'Neil, Mary
O'NEIL-Mary of Huntington Station, age 92, on April 16, 2005. Loving wife of
the late Regis Bertram O'Neil Sr., of the Suffolk Police Department. Devoted
mother of Regis Jr. (Joan), Donald (Barbara) and John (Dorothy). Cherished
grandmother of five and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9
PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass
Wednesday 9:45 AM at St. Hugh's Church.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Olstrom, Robert (Memoriam)
ROBERT OLSTROM
April 17, 1979 - April 18, 2001
Beloved Son, Brother, Nephew,
Uncle and Friend
Our lives have changed so much without you here with us. Every
day is a struggle. We hope you have found your peace in Heaven. Please
continue to watch over all of us.
We Love and Miss You
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Rogan, June
ROGAN-June, of Islip, formerly of Lindenhurst, on April 17, 2005. Beloved wife
of the late John. Loving mother of Sheila and Timothy Hersey, Deborah
Salamone, Deirdre Rogan, Irene and Jeff McGinnis and Moira and Michael Fitall.
Caring sister of Dermot Naughton. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Deirdre
Anne, Meaghan, Conor, Liam, Colin, Brenna and Brigid. Mrs. Rogan was a past
president of the OLPH K of C Ladies Auxiliary and a past committee person for
the Democratic party. Reposing, Tuesday 7-10PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-10PM at
the Lindenhurst Funeral Home Inc., 424 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst.
Religious Service, Wednesday afternoon. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday
9:45AM at St. Mary's Church, East Islip. Interment, Long Island National
Cemetery, Pinelawn.
Published in Newsday from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005.

Shanahan, Edward T.
SHANAHAN-Edward T. (75) on April 16, 2005 of Sarasota, Fl, formerly of Great
Neck. Ex-chief of Vigilant Fire Department of Great Neck; former Police Chief
of the Village of Kensington. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father
of Eileen Ozsvath, Patrick, Michael and Daniel. Cherished grandfather of
three. Also survived by his sister, Louise, of Colorado and many nieces and
nephews. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd.,
Manhasset, Tuesday 7-9pm and Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Thursday
9:45 am, St. Aloysius R.C. Church, Great Neck. Interment, All Saints Cemetery,
Great Neck. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your
choice.
Published in Newsday from 4/17/2005 - 4/19/2005.

Smith, Cynthia M.
SMITH-Cynthia M., 73, of Huntington Station on April 16, 2005. Beloved wife of
Ronald. Cherished mother of Steven Stone (Mary), Sondra Garcia (Adrian), Scott
Stone, Sean Smith, and Ron Smith. Devoted grandmother of Loc, Jason, Erin,
Scott Jr., Ethan, Tyler and Noah. Loving greatgrandmother of Justin and
Brandon. Retired from the Huntington School District after more than 20 years.
Visitation Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the MA Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York
Ave., Huntington Station. Religious service Wednesday. Interment Calverton
National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Stewart, Helen
STEWART-Helen of Stony Brook, LI (formerly of Mineola) on April 16, 2005.
Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Virginia and Barbara (Erich).
Cherished grandmother of Bryan, Brigid, Susan (Matt), Joseph, and
great-grandmother of Caroline. Dear sister of Nancy and the late Joe. Friends
may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, Inc., 411 Old Town Road, Setauket, LI.
Visiting hours Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Funeral services
Wednesday 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Calverton
National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Andrews Episcopal
Church, Williston Park, LI.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Twomey, Geraldine F.
TWOMEY-Geraldine F., (nee Watson), on April 17, 2005. Loving wife of 54 years
to Denis. Beloved mother of Margaret Twomey, Elizabeth Klaiber (Richard), John
Twomey (Marie), Eileen Wyler (Dennis), and Geraldine Kopczynski (James).
Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear
sister of George, Margaret and James. Friends and relatives may visit Monday
7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125
Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30 AM at Our Lady
of Mercy R.C. Church, Hicksville, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton
National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.

Veltri, Frances R.
VELTRI-Frances R., 96, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Massapequa, NY, died April
12, 2005. She is survived by a sister, Margaret, two sons: Thomas and Vincent,
seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. A
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Sarasota, on Friday,
April 22, at 10 AM. Bradenton Funeral Home is in charge, 941-753-0447.
Published in Newsday on 4/18/2005.