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Adams, Paul R.
ADAMS-Paul R., of Ronkonkoma, NY, on April 25, 2005 in his 83rd year. Former
Marine and loving family man. Beloved husband of 60 years of Jean. Loving
father of Paul, Patrick, Jeffery and Lucille Wasnofski. Cherished grandfather
of 14 and great grandfather of 12. We will all miss him. Reposing, Moloney's
Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Funeral Mass,
Thursday 10AM, St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ronkonkoma, NY. Interment, Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, NY. Visiting, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Artusa, Raffaele
ARTUSA-Raffaele, of Hewlett and Lynbrook, passed away peacefully and with
dignity on April 23, 2005 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late
Josephine. Loving father of Frank and Carmela, Joseph and Judy, Maria and
Robert Blank and the late Rosina and Francesco Tavella. Fond grandfather of 15
and great-grandfather of 18. Member of the Knights of Columbus. Past President
of the Saint Marina Society of Inwood, NY. Family will receive friends
Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Perry Funeral Home, Inc., 118 Union Avenue,
Lynbrook, NY. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 9:45 AM, at St. Joseph R.C. Church.
Entombment, Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to St. Joseph R.C. Church of Hewlett.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Bannon, Anna Maria
BANNON-Anna Maria, of Sun City, Arizona (formerly of Uniondale, NY), entered
into eternal life on April 21, 2005. Beloved wife of Gerard A. Bannon, Sr.
Loving mother of Michael J., Maryann and the late Gerard A., Jr. Devoted
mother-in-law of Patrick Langan. Fond grandmother of Renee Kerkstra-Swab and
great grandmother of Samantha Kerkstra. Also survived by many cherished
cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. Reposing, Hempstead Funeral Home,
89 Peninsula Blvd., Hempstead, LI, NY. Visitation, today 2-5 and 7-9PM.
Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Island Park, NY, Wednesday 11AM.
Interment following at the Bannon family plot, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury,
LI, NY.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Basilion, Calliopy Poppy
BASILION-Calliopy Poppy, of Glen Cove, on April 25, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late John N. Devoted mother of Nicholas (Corin), John S., Alexandra (Richard)
MacDonald. Loving grandmother of Joel, Michael, Ian, Alec, Lora Leah, Cameron
and Dylan MacDonald. Dear sister of Angela Stamatelos, Peter and Michael
Apostolakos. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM, at the
McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove. Religious
Service at The Greek Orthodox Church of The Resurrection, Glen Cove, Thursday,
10 AM. Interment, Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her
name may be made to the American Heart Association.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Burns Jr., Carroll H.
BURNS-Carroll H., Jr., a former Vice President with Johnson & Higgins died on
April 21, 2005 in Greenwich, Connecticut due to complications of Alzheimer's
disease. Mr. Burns was born in Brightwaters and graduated from Bay Shore High.
He entered Wesleyan University, but his studies were interrupted when he
joinedthe 17th Airborne and was later wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. He
received the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star. After
graduating from Wesleyan he then spent his career working in the commercial
insurance business with Johnson & Higgins in NYC. His first wife, Jane Raynor
Burns, died in 1981and he was remarried in 1983 to Marguerite Boylan. In
addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters from his first marriage,
five grandchildren and two brothers. A family memorial service is planned. In
lieu of flowers, people may wish to make a donation to the Alzheimer's
Association (www.alz.org) in his name.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Buys, Margaret M.
BUYS-Margaret M., of Bethpage on April 25, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Henry. Loving mother of Thomas Buys and Michele Guarneri. Cherished
grandmother of Dominic, Stephanie, Diane, Thomas and Megan. Devoted sister of
Vera Kiernan. Adored mother-in-law of Ellen Buys and Sal Guarneri. Friends may
call Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 pm at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes,
Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave (2 blocks south L.I.R.R., corner West
Marie St.). Religious Service Wednesday evening. Funeral Thursday 10 am.
Interment Long Island National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Callahan, Catherine (Kits)
CALLAHAN-Catherine (Kits) long time resident of Babylon passed away on April
19, 2005. Mother to Caroline Kayser of Sheffield, VT. Devoted and beloved
grandmother of Perry Clay and Janet Rucker, formally of Babylon. A dedicated
and devoted great-grandmother to Cassidy, Jack and Sophia. A memorial is
planned for mid-July to celebrate Kits and her late husband John "Jack"
Callahan.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Conway, Geraldine R.
CONWAY-Geraldine R., 75, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Seaford, L.I.
on April 24, 2005. Retired secretary from Levittown School District after 25
years. Beloved mother of Kathi Conway, Vincent Conway (Michelle), and Beth
Litras (Bob). Devoted grandmother of Nicole and Bobby Litras. Cherished sister
of Bill Smith (Sandra) of Port St. Lucie, FL. Former wife and life long friend
of the late Vincent J. Conway. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons
Bethpage Funeral Home (1 mile north of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29).
Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. James RC Church, Seaford,
Thursday 11am. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I. Visiting,
Wednesday 7-9:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donation suggestions are The Gift of
Life Foundation, 4511 N. Himes Ave., Ste. 262, Tampa, FL 33614, or American
Liver Foundation Research.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Conway, Geraldine R.
CONWAY-Geraldine R., 75, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Seaford, L.I.
on April 24, 2005. Retired secretary from Levittown School District after 25
years. Beloved mother of Kathi Conway, Vincent Conway (Michelle), and Beth
Litras (Bob). Devoted grandmother of Nicole and Bobby Litras. Cherished sister
of Bill Smith (Sandra) of Port St. Lucie, FL. Former wife and life long friend
of the late Vincent J. Conway. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons
Bethpage Funeral Home (1 mile north of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29).
Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. James RC Church, Seaford,
Thursday 11am. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I. Visiting,
Wednesday 7-9:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donation suggestions are The Gift of
Life Foundation, 4511 N. Himes Ave., Ste. 262, Tampa, FL 33614, or American
Liver Foundation Research.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Crook, William H.
CROOK-William H. of Freeport on April 23, 2005. Beloved husband of Ramona.
Loving father of Diane and Jill. Also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces
and nephews. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St
(corner So. Ocean Ave.), Freeport. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:30 AM at Our Holy
Redeemer R.C. Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4
and 7-9 PM. The family would like to thank Good Shepherd Hospice, 528 Mineola
Ave., Carle Place, NY, 11554, for the compassionate and tender care given to
Mr. Cook during his illness.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Csernica, Thomas (Grandpa)
CSERNICA-Thomas (Grandpa) of Valley Stream on April 23, 2005. Born in Bayonne,
NJ on August 1, 1923 to John and Mary (nee Serecko). Married Adele Lukas on
April 19, 1947 in Maspeth NY. Served in the United States Navy during WWII,
Pacific Theatre, aboard the USS Emery (DE28) as an Electrician's Mate Second
Class. Duties aboard the Emery involved transporting Soldiers and Marines from
island to island at night. After his discharge, Tom worked with Local 400 of
the Sheet Metal Workers International Association. Before Emphysema slowed him
down, Tom enjoyed fishing on his boat, was an avid golfer and a hard-core Mets
fan. Tom was predeceased by his wife Adele in 1983. Devoted father of Thomas
and his wife Becky, Christine Csernica-Haas and her husband Jim, Diane and
David. Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of three. Funeral
Mass Tuesday 10:45 AM at Holy Name of Mary RC Church, Valley Stream. Interment
Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton. Arrangements entrusted to the Moore
Funeral Home, Valley Stream.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

D'Antonio Jr., Frank W. (Memoriam)
FRANK W. D'ANTONIO, JR.
Cherished Son, Brother, Grandson,
Nephew, Cousin, and Friend
Beloved Husband, Son-in-law,
and Brother-in-law. Five years have passed since you were taken from all of us
so suddenly.
You are deepley missed.
All Our Love To You Forever,
Aunt Lorayne, Gram, Cousin Evie,
Your Families: D'Antonio, Wagner,
Paulson, and Friends
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Donnelly, Mildred J.
DONNELLY-Mildred J., of Melville, on April 24, 2005. Longtime teacher with the
Levittown School District. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Loving mother of
Michael (Mary Ann), James (Nora), Jane (Charles) Higgins, Patricia Donnelly,
John (Eileen), Elaine (Andrew) Harper, Mary Ellen (Frank) Adipietro, Margaret
Donnelly, Andrew, Charles, and the late Jean Marie. Cherished grandmother of
Joseph, Patrick, Brenn, Liam, Andrew, Emmet, Connor, Kelly, Christopher,
Kimberly, Cameron, Sara, and Liam. Visitation, Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 and
7-9pm, at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc., 1380 New York Ave., Huntington
Station, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 9:30am at St. Elizabeth RC
Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.
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Doyle, Lawrence C. "Larry"
DOYLE-Lawrence C "Larry" on April 25, 2005. Bronx native and WWII Naval
Veteran. Plankowner: U.S.S. Hornet C.V.12 20 MM Anti Aircraft Gunner. Retired
50 year member of the New York District Council of Carpenters Local #45. Past
Grand Knight of the Century Council #543 and member for over 50 years. Loving
and devoted husband of the late Margaret Ann (nee Edmonds) for 49 years, 5
months and 21 days. Loving grandfather of Peggy E., Andrew L. and Deanna
Arecco. Loving uncle of Susan Cohen, Jean Scanlon and Dominic Martorana.
Loving brother-in-law of Eleanora and Dominic Martorana and Frances and the
late William Young. Family and friends may call Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home,
125 Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY Tuesday 7-9 pm and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9
pm. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Ignatius Loyola RC Church Thursday 11 am.
Entombment Plain Lawn Cemetery, Hicksville, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations
to Parkinson's Disease appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Falbo, JoAnna
FALBO-JoAnna, of East Meadow, suddenly at age 21. Cherished daughter of Joseph
and Anna Falbo Jr. Beloved granddaughter of Joseph and Anna Falbo Sr. and
Tadeusz Leja. Adored sister of Juliana Falbo. Also survived by many loving
aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, Misha and Cocoa. Reposing after 2PM Wednesday
at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave (Exit 28N SS Pkwy) Wantagh.
Funeral Mass Friday 9AM St, Raphael RC Church, East Meadow. Interment St.
Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Family will receive friends Wednesday and
Thursday 2-5 and 7-10PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Fischer, J. (Margaret)
FISCHER-(Margaret (Peg) J., 79, of Wantagh passed away on April 24, 2005, at
home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind her husband of
almost 57 years, Bill: her daughters and their spouses: Pam and Jim Fahy of
Naples, NY, and Peg and Joe Martino of Marlboro, NJ: her sons and their
spouses: Tom and Wendy Fischer of Hummelstown, PA, Bill and Donna Fischer of
Morris Plains, NJ, Dough and Kathy Fischer of Saunderstown, RI, and Ken and
Justine Fischer of West Islip, NY; 19 grandchildren and three
greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Patricia Lennon, and
brother, Joseph Boyle. Friends may visit, Tuesday 79:30pm and Wednesday 2-4:30
and 7-9:30pm, Wantagh Abbey Inc., 3374 Park Ave., Wantagh. Mass of Christian
Burial, Thursday 10am, St. William the Abbot RC Church, Seaford, with
interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to the North Shore - LIJ Health System Cancer Program,
270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, phone: 516-465-2550.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Gallo, Stephen J.
GALLO-Stephen J., on April 24, 2005 at age 18, of Mt. Sinai, LI. Beloved son
of Carolyn and Joseph. Loving brother of Joseph Jr. Devoted grandson of Rose
and James Brooks and Dolores Johnston. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes,
4839 Nesconset Hwy. (Rt 347), Port Jefferson Station, LI. Visitation,
Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Friday 11AM at
Infant Jesus R.C. Church. Interment, Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations to Hope House Ministries would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Gibson, Margaret M. (Peggy)
GIBSON-Margaret (Peggy) M. of Riverhead (formerly of Setauket), on April 23,
2005. Beloved wife of Joseph D. Gibson, Sr. They recently celebrated their
63rd wedding anniversary. Loving mother of Kathleen Meyer (Michael) of
Florida, Geraldine Levin (Sander) of New Jersey, Judith Fiene (Richard) of
Pennsylvania and Joseph Gibson, Jr. (Lori) of Pt. Jefferson. Dear sister of
Mary Zummo and Helen Iberger. Also survived by nine grandchildren, five great
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Employee of J.P. Morgan Chase Bank
(formerly Chemical Bank) from which she retired after 17 years and was a
member of St. James RC Church. Peggy will always be remembered for her open
heart and warm, loving home that she shared with her husband, family and
friends. She will forever remain in our hearts for her spirit lives in all of
us. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Road, Setauket.
Visiting, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 10:15am,
at St. James RC Church. Interment, St. James Churchyard Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY
11978, would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Gismondi, Arturo
GISMONDI-Arturo, of Boca Raton, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22,
2005, surrounded by his loved ones. Arturo was born in Sora, Italy, on August
1, 1920. Seeing the opportunity for a better future, he departed from his
family and restaurant business in 1955 to start a new life in America. His
dream was fulfilled when he finally opened the doors of his first Arturo's
Restaurant in St. Albans, Queens. Later he moved to Bellerose, Long Island,
and in the early '80s he finally settled in Boca Raton. He spent his last 25
years enjoying life and doing what he liked best: spending summers in Italy,
fishing, gardening and, most of all, singing Italian songs in his beloved
restaurant with a glass of red wine in his hand surrounded by his family and
friends. He was well liked for his charisma, sense of humor and passion for
life. His legacy lives on in the lives of his wife Angela, sons Giuseppe and
Vincenzo, daughters-in-law Gabriella and Rosaria, his grandchildren Cinzia,
Angela, Arturo, Elisa, Giulia, Claudia, Roberta and Sabrina; his
great-grandchildren Claudio, Gabrielle, Timothy, Isabella, Arianna and
Lilliana; his siblings Settimio and Trusiana from Toronto, Canada, and all his
nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Sunday, April 24,
at Babione Funeral Home (East Chapel). A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 12:30 PM on Monday, April 25, 2005 of St. John of Arc Catholic
Church. Entombment will follow at the Boca Raton Mausoleum. In lieu of
flowers, the family graciously requests expressions of sympathy be made in his
name to Pope John Paul II High School Foundation, 4001 N. Military Trail, Boca
Raton, FL 33431.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Goodridge Jr., Alrid Edward "Al"
GOODRIDGE-Alrid Edward Jr. Funeral Services for Mr. Alrid "Al" Goodridge will
be held 11 am Thursday, April 28, 2005 at Carl C. Burnett Funeral Home, 456
South Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. He is survived by his wife, Terrie
(Leila); three daughters, Tonya Williams, Leila Johnson and Shenneace Lytle;
six grandchildren; brother (Ronald); sister-in-law (Cheryl); two nephews and a
host of relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday from
5-9 pm at the funeral home. Friends may call at the residence of his daughter,
Leila Johnson.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Gregorio, Gerard
GREGORIO-Gerard of Merrick, NY, suddenly on April 24, 2005. Beloved husband of
Christine (nee: Para). Loving and devoted father of Reina (Donald) Calagna.
Adored grandfather of Rachel. Dear brother of Daniel, Francis and Lucy Aceto.
Reposing at Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue,
Wednesday, 7-9pm, Thursday 24, 7-9pm. Funeral Mass St. Agnes Cathedral,
Friday, 11am. Interment private.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Grimsley, Nellie B.
GRIMSLEY-Nellie B., on April 24, 2005. Loving sister of Kelly. Dear
sister-in-law of Souci. Cherished aunt of Tracy, Kevin, Karen, Keith and
Kenny. Friends may call Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 pm at the Thomas F. Dalton
Funeral Home, 412 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY. Religious Service
Wednesday 8 pm. Cremation private.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Haller, Michael J.
HALLER-Michael J., of Lyman, ME on April 23, 2005. Beloved father of Melanie
Haller and loving son of Everett and Mary Haller. Cherished brother of Thomas
Haller and his wife Daisy and Ann Higgins and her husband Terence. Dear uncle
to Kellianne Higgins, Christina Haller, and Terence Higgins, Jr. Visiting,
Wednesday 79pm at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East
Northport, NY. Funeral service, Thursday 10am, at the funeral home. Interment,
Queen of All Saints Cemetery, Central Islip.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Hane, Teresa A.
HANE-Teresa A., of Medford, on April 23, 2005. Beloved wife of Christopher M.
Sr. Devoted mother of Lisa, Christopher M. Jr., Timothy and Robert Hane.
Cherished grandmother of Tyler and Emily. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4
and 7-9PM at the McManus-Lorey Funeral Home, 2084 Horse Block Road, Medford.
Funeral Thursday, 9:00AM from the funeral home. Funeral mass 9:45AM at St.
Sylvester RC Church, Medford. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Hayward, Helen T.
HAYWARD-Helen T. of Westbury on April 23, 2005. Beloved wife of Edward. Dear
mother of Michael Hayward and Barbara Cardenas. Cherished grandmother of
Maureen, Andrew and Matthew. The family will receive friends today 2-4 and 7-9
PM at the DonohueCecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Ave., Westbury. Mass of
Christian Burial Wednesday 10 AM at St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury.
Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers donations to
Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797, would be greatly
appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Kneidl, Walter (Memoriam)
WALTER KNEIDL
Happy 12th Anniversary in Heaven
You are missed dearly. I honor
your memory today and forever.
Charlotte
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Lahey, Mildred L. (Riehl)
LAHEY-Mildred L. (Riehl), of Plymouth, formerly of Lindenhurst, NY where she
was an elementary school teacher for 36 years, died on April 23rd at 96 years
old. Mother of Dr. Allen Lahey and his wife Joanne of Duxbury. She also leaves
three grandchildren, Stephen and Karl Lahey, both of Lincoln, Nebraska, and
Alyssa Hinkley of Halifx and three great grandchildren. Services will be
private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the
Friends of the Duxbury Free Library, P.O. Box 2092, Duxbury, MA 02331.
Arrangements by the Richard Davis Funeral Homes of Plymouth and Manomet, Mass.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Laino, Carol R. (Memoriam)
CAROL R. LAINO
April 26, 2005
Another "First" in Heaven
Our 41st Wedding Anniversary
I love you and miss you
Rest in God's care my special angel
INSLY
Joe
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Lebda, Joseph T.
LEBDA-Joseph T., age 66, of Massapequa Park, LI on April 24, 2005. Beloved
husband of Marilyn J. Lebda. Devoted father of Deborah Konchalski. Fond
father-inlaw of John. Cherished son of Dorothy Lebda. Dear brother of Louis
Lebda and brother-in-law of Rose. Loving uncle of Lisa and Laura. Proud member
of Knights of Columbus Delaney Council and American Legion Post 1066. Reposing
at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1
mile north of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Celebration of the Liturgy of
Christian Burial, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Massapequa Park, Wednesday,
9:45am. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Tuesday
24:30 and 7-9:30pm.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Loeffler, Charles Martin and Florence (Memoriam)
CHARLES MARTIN 1921-1990
FLORENCE LOEFFLER 1903 - 1990
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
Dotty, Dots, Charles,
Jerry and Chris.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Lohrer, Angela
LOHRER-Angela of Valley Stream on April 22, 2005 at the age of 79. Loving wife
of Lawrence . Adored mother of Mary Luckraft (Bill), Teresa Iaquinto (Joseph),
Judy Schneider (Alan), Thomas (Barbara), Joseph (Patricia) and Jane. Cherished
grandmother of 15. Dear sister of Joan DeLuca. Family will receive friends
today from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Moore Funeral Home, 54 W. Jamaica Ave. Mass
of Christian Burial on Wednesday April 25, 2005, 9:30 AM at Holy Name of Mary
R.C. Church in Valley Stream. Interment immediately following at Holy Rood
Cemetery, Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Maselli, Mary
MASELLI-Mary, age 89, resident of Elmont. Devoted wife of the late Joseph.
Beloved mother of Julia Grandinetti and Joseph B. Maselli. Loving sister of
Nicholas DeBartolo and cherished grandmother of 14. Reposing at Krauss Funeral
Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square. Visiting hours Tuesday, 2-5
and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10:30 AM, at St. Vincent de Paul R.C.
Church. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

McCutchan, Robert (Memoriam)
ROBERT McCUTCHAN
9/25/37 - 4/26/03
You have been in God's care for two years. Not a day goes by that we wish you
were here. We know you and Shirley are watching over us. We miss and love you
very much.
Always & Forever,
Your Loving Family
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

McDermott, Margaret
McDERMOTT-Margaret, (nee Gallagher), of Belle Harbor, NY. Native of County
Lietrim, Ireland, and former resident of Rosedale, Queens, on April 25, 2005.
Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Frank and wife Janet, Mary
Carroll and husband Joe. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Sarah, Rebecca,
Hannah and Cailen. Loving sister of the late John, Jim, Mamie Scanlon and
Kathleen Kelly. Reposing at Denis S. O'Connor Funeral Home, 91-05 Beach
Channel Drive, Rockaway Beach, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, on Thursday
9:45AM at St. Francis de Sales Church. Interment Long Island National
Cemetery, Pinelawn. Visiting Tuesday 7-10PM, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-10PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

McDougald, Robert E.
McDOUGALD-Robert E., age 75, of Port Washington on April 23, 2005. Survived by
his wife Dorothy and three children; Bruce, Ellen and Claire. Reposing at
Austin F. Knowles Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main Street, Port Washington, Tuesday
2-4 and 7-9 PM. Religious Service, Wednesday 10:30 AM. Interment, Nassau
Knolls Cemetery. Donations in his memory to the Salvation Army, 120 W. 14th
Street, New York, NY 10011 or St. Francis Hospital Foundation, 100 Port
Washington Blvd., Roslyn, NY 11576, would be greatly appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

McQuillin, Tommy (Memoriam)
TOMMY McQUILLIN
7/3/66 - 4/26/88
If we could just see your
beautiful blue eyes, hear your
laughter once more - if only...
Love you forever,
Mom, Pop and John
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Orth, George A. (Mr. Terrific Kid)
ORTH-George A. (Mr. Terrific Kid ) of Levittown, on April 25, 2005. Beloved
husband of Mary. Loving father of Loretta Schiffman (Jeff), Patricia Heaton
(Luke), Joseph (Terri) and Andrew (Christine). Devoted brother of the late
Edward. Cherished grandfather of Bryan (Elise), Matthew, Billy, Lauren, Eric,
Ashley, Thomas, Shannon, the late Amanda and Jonathan. Dear uncle of Steven
and Gregory. Mr. Orth was the Fmr. Director of Lev. Central Little League;
Trustee of YOM; Dir. Eastern LI Bowling Assn.; DPP Levittown and LISCD.
Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 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 Tuesday evening, Rev. Frank Nelson
officiating. Funeral Service Thursday morning at St. Stephens Lutheran Church,
Hicksville. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in
his memory to Levittown Kiwanis Club, PO Box 157, Levittown, NY 11756 would be
appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Pikramenos, Elefterios
PIKRAMENOS-Elefterios on April 23, 2005 of Rocky Point, LI. Formerly of
Astoria, Queens. Beloved husband of Catherine. Loving father of John and
Chrysa. Dear brother Sevasdi Velliotis and Thefilis Pikramenos. Reposing at
O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation Monday
7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 AM at Greek
Orthodox Church of the Assumption, Port Jefferson Station, LI. Interment
Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Pirollo, Antoinette A.
PIROLLO-Antoinette A., of Centereach, on April 24, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late Nicholas. Loving mother of Mark (wife Kristina), Gina Galanek and
Nicholas, Jr. Adored grandmother of James, Mark, Jr. and Dominique. Dear
sister of Ernie, Rocco, Robert, Marie and Tessy. Reposing at O.B. Davis
Funeral Homes, 2326 Middle Country Rd., Centereach. Visitation, Wednesday, 2-4
and 7-9 PM. Mass, Thursday, 9:45 AM at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Published in Newsday from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Rende, Anthony (Memoriam)
ANTHONY RENDE
04/26/04
First year passing of my good friend and mentor. You are missed.
Gus
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Rizzo, Vincent
RIZZO-Vincent, age 84, of Huntington, on April 24, 2005. Beloved husband of
Betty. Loving father of James and Vincent Rizzo, Cynthia Raia. Adoring
grandfather of 8 and 1 great-grandchild. Family will receive friends Tuesday
2-5 and 7-9 pm at the M. A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave.,
Huntington Station. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:45 am St. Patrick's Church.
Interment St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Rogers, George A.
ROGERS-George A. on April 23, 2005. Graduate N.Y. State Maritime College at
Ft. Schuyler 1965. Chief enginer, Port Engineer. Beloved son of Wanda and the
late George. Loving father of Gregory and Wendy A. Cherished fatherin-law of
Kristen. Loving grandfather of Matthew Thomas. Dear former husband of Pat.
Fond brother of Valerie Layton and her husband Jim. Cherished uncle of Hannah
and Vanessa. Beloved companion of Joan Milner. Also survived by many loving
cousins. Wednesday visiting 2-5 and 79PM at the Louis DeLuca MayFlower Funeral
Home, 6022 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45 AM St. Athanasius
Church. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Shanley, Susan (Brittingham)
SHANLEY-Susan (nee Brittingham), a resident of Darien, CT, passed away on
Saturday, April 23, 2005 in Stamford, CT. Born February 21, 1955 in Lewes, DE,
she was the daughter of James Wallace Brittingham of Lewes, DE and Barbara Ann
MacBride Brittingham of Northport, LI, NY. She was 50. Mrs. Shanley graduated
from Nassau Community College. She is survived by her husband, Vincent P.
Shanley of Darien; three children, Tara Shanley Sikma of Brooklyn, NY;
Christopher M. Shanley and James V. Shanley both of Darien, CT; and one
granddaughter, Molly Jane Sikma. She is also survived by one brother, James
Brittingham of Raleigh, NC; and five sisters, Jill Levine of Dallas, TX;
Allison Murphy of Northport, NY; Jane Bonner of Rocky Point, NY; Gina Schultz
of Ronkonkoma, NY and Julie Fulton of Lancaster, PA. She is predeceased by one
brother Michael Brittingham. Friends may call at the Edward Lawrence Funeral
Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien, CT on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 from 7:00 to
9:00 PM and Thursday, April 28, 2005 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas More R.C. Church, 374
Middlesex Road, Darien, CT on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 11:00 AM with Father
J. Barry Furey. Burial will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Steckler, Elizabeth
STECKLER-Elizabeth of Bethpage, LI on April 24, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Sylvester Steckler. Loving mother of Elaine Sisia (John), Barbara Lewis
(Gary), James Steckler (Susan) and Elizabeth Stryker (John). Adored
grandmother of Elizabeth (Bryan), Paul, Gary, Theresa, Steven, Kevin, Daniel
and Kristine. Caring great grandmother of Aiden. Reposing at the Fredrick J.
Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 mile north of the
Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian
Burial, St. James R.C. Church, Seaford, LI Thursday 10 AM. Interment St.
Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Suriano, Philip
SURIANO-Philip on April 24, 2005 of Fort Salonga, Northport in his 68th year.
(Marine Mechanic). Loving husband of Rose (La Vopa). Devoted father of Charles
(Kath) Suriano, Philip (Jennifer) Suriano Jr., and April Rose Suriano. Beloved
grandfather of Shaun Suriano, fond brother of Joan Di Palma and Christopher
Suriano. Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport
Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services Wednesday 10 AM at the funeral home.
Interment Northport Rural Cemetery, Northport.
Published in Newsday on 4/26/2005.

Vrana, Pauline J.
VRANA-Pauline J., of Oceanside, LI, on April 25, 2005. Beloved wife of
William. Devoted mother of Barbara Vieser and Robert. Loving grandmother of
Paul Vieser and Kathleen Suvatey, and greatgrandmother of Tyler and Kayla
Suvatey. Prayers at Towers Funeral Home, Inc., Long Beach and Foxhurst Roads,
Oceanside, Wednesday evening. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Interment,
Pinelawn Memorial Park, leaving funeral home, Thursday, 10am.
Published in Newsday from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.