OBITS: Newsday 28 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 Altabef, Morris ALTABEF-Morris, age 84, died peacefully on April 27. He leaves his beloved wife, Rebecca, his loving sons and daughters-in- law, Richard and Alisa, Douglas and Linda, Michael and Gretchen, nine adoring grandchildren, his brother Jack and a huge legacy of love and joy. Services Thursday, April 28, 11am at the RiversideNassau North Chapels, 55 North Station Plaza (opposite the LIRR), Great Neck, NY. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Cannon, Mary E. (Bunny) CANNON-Mary E. (Bunny) of West Hempstead, entered eternal life on April 22, 2005. Bunny was born in Brooklyn on the 17th of August, 1936. Predeceased by parents, James and Mary. Beloved sister of Edward (Gerry), Sarah (Michael) Carr, Kathleen (Donald) Cramer, Eileen (Ronald) Morello and Elizabeth (Alvin, deceased) Calderon. Loving aunt of Stephen, Peter, Donald, David, Susan, Sarah and Lauren. Greataunt of 13. Before retirement Bunny was a CPA in NY. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish family where she served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, sang in the choir and participated in many ministries. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin Ave. at 12th Street, Garden City, 2-4 and 7-9pm, Saturday and Sunday. Mass of Christian burial, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, West Hempstead, Monday, 10am. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Capuano Sr., Joseph (Memoriam) JOSEPH CAPUANO SR. 4/28/1921 - 8/8/2003 Happy 2nd Birthday in Heaven We love you and miss you always. Love, Your Family Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Celiberti, Richard Paul CELIBERTI-Richard Paul, of Glen Head, NY on April 26, 2005. Beloved son of Roberta Ferraioli and Richard Celiberti and step son of Sal Ferraioli. Cherished grandson of Madeline and the late Robert DeFilippis. Dear brother of Alissa Celiberti, Dana Ferraioli and Sal Ferraioli. Dear nephew of Jeff and Madeline Simon and Rita DeFilippis. Dear cousin of Robert Devaney and Stephen Simon. Visiting Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 7-9 pm, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY 11545. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 am Saturday, St. Boniface Martyr Church, Sea Cliff, NY. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Contributions may be made to Veritas Villa, Inc., 5 Ridgeview Road, P.O. Box 610, Kerhonkson, NY 12446-0610. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Cohen, Lynda S. (Memoriam) LYNDA S. COHEN 9/22/41 - 4/28/99 Woman of valor. We love and miss you very much. Love your husband, children and grandchildren. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Conner, Peter P. CONNER-Peter P., of Seaford, on April 26, 2005. A life member of the VFW Post 3211 in Hicksville.Beloved husband of Rose. Devoted father of Duff, Aggie, Arthur and Annette. Cherished grandfather of Erin, Dennis, Peter, Tommy, Danny and Barbara. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 pm at Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road. Mass 9 am Saturday at St. James RC Church, Bethpage, LI. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Czujko, Paul J. CZUJKO-Paul J., of Stony Brook, on April 26, 2005; retired in 2001, after 39 years teaching in Comsewogue School District. Cherished husband of Charlotte. Loving father of Paul-Neil (Diane). Devoted brother of Zenon (Carol), Jennie (Peter) and Jeannette (Cas). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the St. James Funeral Home, Route 25A, St. James, Thursday 7-9PM, Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45AM at Sts. Philip and James RC Church. Interment St. James Episcopal Cemetery, St. James. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Driscoll, Richard W. DRISCOLL-Richard W. of Huntington and Jupiter, Florida, formerly of Manhasset, on April 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Joan for 50 years. Devoted father of Richard P. (Patricia), Mary Murphy (Thomas), Teresa Haeseker, Kevin (Anne), Patricia Connolly (John), JoAnn Pujols (Chris), Laura, and the late John (Kara). Cherished brother of Jean Nock. Adoring grandfather of 18. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Funeral Mass Friday 9:45AM, St. Patrick's R.C. Church. In lieu of flowers donations to VNS Hospice House, 101 Laurel Rd., E. Northport, NY 11731. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Foley, Kenneth John FOLEY-Kenneth John, 69, Physicist, on April 25, 2005 of Shoreham, LI. Beloved husband of Barbara J. Foley. Loving father of Stephen and David. Dear brother of Tom. Dr. Foley worked as a physicist at Brookhaven National Lab until his retirement in 2003 after 40 years of service. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Friday 10AM, St. Mark R.C. Church, Shoreham, LI. Cremation, Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Forbes, Rosemary M. FORBES-Rosemary M., 64, of Deer Park, NY (formerly of Babylon), on April 25, 2005. Beloved mother of Pauline, James, William and David. Sister of William Buonocore and Carolyn Hoernel. Daughter of the late Lillian and William Buonocore. Friends may visit Saturday, 9-11 AM, at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main St., Babylon. Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM. Interment, Breslau Cemetery, Lindenhurst, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated, in her memory, to the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Giordano, Vincent J. GIORDANO-Vincent J., on April 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Goldie (nee Chakiry). Loving father of Vincent and Lyn, Ronald and Linda and the late Christopher. Cherished grandfather of Christian, Christina, Eileen, Gregory, Jacqueline, Nicholas and great grandfather of Sydney and Alexis. Reposing at the Frederick Funeral Home of Flushing, Northern Blvd. at 193rd Street. Visiting hours, Friday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Funeral Services, Saturday 9AM, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Interment, Nassau Knolls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Nicholas Building for our Future Memorial Fund, 196-10 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Hickey, Agatha C. HICKEY-Agatha C., on April 26, 2005, of Garden City Park, N.Y. Beloved sister of the late Mary and James. Beloved aunt of Maureen, Kathryn, Gina and Brett. Loving great aunt to Ryan and Kayleigh. Friends may visit Friday 7-9:30PM at New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, N.Y. Religious Service, Friday 7:30PM, New Hyde Park Funeral Home, New Hyde Park, N.Y. Private cremation to follow Saturday. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Hughes, Maureen M. (Stundon) HUGHES-Maureen M. (nee Stundon), passed into heaven on April 23, 2005. Survived by son John, daughter-in-law Sheril, daughter Jeanne, granddaughter, Guenevere, grandson Brian, brother James, and sister Brenda. Also survived by loving extended family, great friends, and a caring community. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main Street, Port Washington, Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, 9:30 AM, at Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church. Interment, Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Ingoglia, Benjamin B. INGOGLIA-Benjamin B., age 90, of Sands Point, N.Y. and Vero Beach, Florida, on April 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Joseph (Irene), Anna Maria Larsen (Lester), Phyllis Alexatos (Andreas), Diana Morefield and Benedict Benjamin. Adored grandfather of Eric, Marc, Chad, Andreas Jr., Anna Maria, Aris John, Adriana, Cara Giuliana. Cherished great-grandfather of Tristan, Stella Vita and Sebastian. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main St., Port Washington. Visiting, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 10:30 A.M., St. Peter of Alcantara R.C. Church. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Pinelawn, L.I. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Jastrzebski, Ken and Jean JASTRZEBSKI-Ken and Jean, suddenly on April 22, 2005, of Pt. Washington, NY. Devoted parents of Christopher, Kevin and Steven. Loving son of Sigmund. Also survived by a sister, Patricia Irving. In repose at The Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, on Thursday 7-9pm and Friday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:30am, St. Peter of Alcantara RC Church, Pt. Washington, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 Hannover Park, 16633 N. Dallas Pkwy., Addison, Tx 75001. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Johosky, Walter J. JOHOSKY-Walter J. of Albertson, N.Y. on April 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Ethel. Devoted father of Julie Helmich. Loving father-in-law of William. Adored grandfather of Michael, Amy and Andrew. Cherished brother of Betty, Mary and Anna. Member of VFW Post #5253, Albertson, N.Y. Visiting, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM, at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY. Veterans' Service, Thursday 7:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Friday 10 AM, at St. Aidan's R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Kenney Sr., Thomas J. (Memoriam) THOMAS J. KENNEY, SR. 12/17/31 - 4/28/03 On your second anniversary in Heaven we cherish our memories of your life. You are always in our thoughts and Prayers and you are dearly loved and sorely missed. Your loving wife; Helene, Your loving children; Maureen, Colleen and William, Thomas, Jr. and Kelly, Doreen and Frank, Timothy and Sandra, Terrence and Debra, Patrick, Kathleen and Keith. Your loving Grandchildren and Great Grandchild; Michele, William, Christina, Patricia, Peter, Matthew, Shannon, Lindsay, Taylor, Brendan, Ryanne, Erin and Samantha. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Keyes, Herbert H. KEYES-Herbert H., 83, of Boca Raton, Florida and Oceanside, NY, on April 27, 2005. Beloved husband of 62 years of Rosalind. Survived by children Susan and Robert; granchildren Jennifer, Vicki, Kara, Erika and Brian; and great-grandchildren Bailey, Sasha and Shelby. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Livingston, Henrietta C. LIVINGSTON-Henrietta C. on April 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Francis. Loving mother of Francis Earle (Patricia), David C. (Kathleen), Richard, Florence Redden, Stephen, Laurel Calma (Frederick) and Martin (Carol). Adored grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 2326 Middle Country Rd., Centereach. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Religious Service Friday 8 PM. Funeral, Saturday, 9:30AM. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Henrietta may be made to the National Alliance for Autism Research. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Luding, William LUDING-William on April 26, 2005. Lifetime resident of Lindenhurst. Loving brother of Amy, Carol and the late Ronald. Cherished uncle of Donna, Eric and Richard. He will be very missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday 7-9pm and Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm at Johnstons' Wellwood Funeral Home, 305 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, New York (« mile S. of Sunrise Highway). Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:00 am, at Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Mach, Alice Frances Bridget MACH-Alice Frances Bridget of Medord, after a long courageous struggle with illness, on April 26, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William Joseph (Billy). Devoted mother of Laurie, Kerry, Chris and Marykate. Dearest mother in law of Billy and Arnie. Cherised Nanny of Dominick, Kaitlin, Sean and Kelly. Reposing at The Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes Inc., 3640 Route 112, Coram (2.5 miles north L.I.E. exit 64). Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 9:45am, at St. Sylvester RC Church, Medford. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9:30pm. May you be in Heaven half an hour before the devil knows you dead. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Maselli-Burke, Debora J. MASELLI-BURKE-Debora J. Beloved mother of Jennifer Beirne, Heather Concklin, MacKenzie and Cody Burke. Loving sister of Diane Alther. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin Funeral Home Inc., 42 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, NY. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Friday 11:30 AM, St. Catherine of Sienna R.C. Church. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Miller, Paul R. MILLER-Paul R., 34, formerly of Lake Grove, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Survivors include parents Ray and Lorraine Petersen Miller; wife, the former Elaine Green; 2 daughters, sister Sharon Bockelkamp and grandmother. Services 2:00pm, Friday in St. John's UCC, Farmersville. Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, is in charge of arrangements. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Moller, Ruth H. MOLLER-Ruth H., of West Islip, LI, on April 26, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Moller. Devoted mother of Nancy Young. Cherished grandmother of Jordana and Jessica Young. Dear motherin-law of Robert Young. Loving sister of Carl and his wife Mildred Anderson. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Religious service to be held Friday 8:00PM at the funeral home. Funeral service, Saturday 12:30PM at the funeral home, cremation to follow. Visiting, Friday 2-4:30 and 79:30PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's name may be made to the American Lung Association, 225 Wireless Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788-9869 Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Neylon, Alba NEYLON-Alba suddenly on April 26, 2005 of Long Beach, LI where she taught in the public school system for 26 years. Beloved mother of William (Rose), Joan and David (Deborah). Dear grandmother of Alvera, Mario, Skyler, Beaux and Summer. Fond aunt of Janet, Barbara, Andrea, Carol and James. Also survived by her former husband, Justin C. Reposing Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, Thursday 7-9pm and Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, 9:45am, Saturday, at the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary RC Church, W. Centennial Avenue, Roosevelt, L.I. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. O'Reilly, Myles G. (Memoriam) MYLES G. O'REILLY, DC Happy First Birthday in Heaven. You're a granddad now. Although so much has happened since you left, we know you're still here with us, always. We love you and we miss you everyday. Love, Christine, Edmund and Evangeline Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Romanelli Sr., Vincent (Memoriam) VINCENT ROMANELLI SR. Happy Birthday and Anniversary Forever wasn't long enough. I Love You Still, Annie Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Sheridan, Constance G. SHERIDAN-Constance G., of Coram, formerly of Oakdale on April 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William M. Loving mother of Andrea and Nick Trezza, Kathleen and David Gundersen, Loriann and Robert Shelton, W. Matthew Sheridan, and Michael and Karen Sheridan. Cherished grandmother of Erin, Susan, Matthew, Mallory, Michael, Elizabeth, Kevin and the late Rebecca. Memorial Mass, Saturday April 30, 2005, 11am, at St. John Nepomucene RC Church, Bohemia. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes Inc., Coram, 696-0909. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Shook, Roselyn Carol (Memoriam) ROSELYN CAROL SHOOK MARCH 24, 1940 - APRIL 28, 2001 ROSIE, MOM, GRANDMA We love you, we miss you. Our comfort comes from knowing you are with God in Heaven. Love, Jim, Jimmy, Olga, Karen, Joseph & Nicole Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Tiriolo, Nancy TIRIOLO-Nancy, age 90, of Hauppauge, on April 24, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Rose Ochlan and Maryann Hoft. Also survived by six grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 E. Main Street, Smithtown, N.Y. Visiting, Friday 2:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:30 p.m. Funeral Mass, Saturday, at St. Thomas More R.C. Church, at 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Walsh, Alice E. WALSH-Alice E., (nee Feeks), originally from Richmond Hill, NY, 84 years, in Bridgewater, NJ, peacefully on April 27, 2005. A longtime resident of Wantagh from 1953 to 2000. Reunited with her beloved "Joe" (1968). Devoted mother of Patricia (Frank) Torchen, Kathleen (Peter) Allena, Joseph Jr. and John (Teri). Loving grandmother of Brian, Chrissy, Stephen, Kevin, Ian, Eric, Rebecca, Karen Elizabeth, Timothy, Terence, Bridget and Sean. Great-grandmother of precious Olivia. Survived by her sister and two brothers, Grace Fitzpatrick, Thomas Feeks and Edmond Feeks. Predeceased by her brothers, James Feeks and John Feeks. Also survived by a plethora of nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors and acquaintances. Retired, after a full career, from the JL Gwydir Co. in 1993. Visiting at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, on Thursday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Celebration of Christian Burial on Friday at St. William The Abott RC Church, Seaford, at 11:00 am with internment to follow at the Pinelawn National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Ziccardi, Frances ZICCARDI-Frances, of Huntington, NY (and Boynton Beach, FL), on April 21, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Robert) Rizzo, Francine (Kai) Simonsen, and Giacomo Caparotta Jr. Stepmother of Joseph Jr., Robert, Michael Ziccardi and Elizabeth White. Cherished grandmother of Sean (Michele) McPartland, Kai (Christine) Simonsen, Danielle (Michael) Amos, Adam Stein, Gina and Giacomo (III) Caparotta. Devoted great grandmother of Sabrina and Amanda McPartland. Memorial Service to be held at St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church, Saturday, April 30th at 10:30AM. Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Zytka, Lance John (Memoriam) LANCE JOHN ZYTKA When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Always Loved and Remembered, Nana Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005. Zytka, Lance John (Memoriam) LANCE JOHN ZYTKA 6/27/97 - 4/28/99 Tears were shed for you today, because you are so far away. Not because I forget, because I cannot. I cannot forget the joy, the fear, the wishing for you to remain right here. The waking to your sweet breath, the longing to caress the thick crease of your thigh. The deep blue ocean of your eyes. To look within your soul, within mine. Knowing that you still exist. The depth of my sorrow, I think most miss. I ache to the core of my being. So much so at times it is numbing. Tears were shed for you today, because you are so far away. We Love You So Deeply, Mommy & Daddy Published in Newsday on 4/28/2005.