OBITS: Newsday 29 Apr 2005; Melville, Suffolk co., New York

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Abbate, Irma
ABBATE-Irma of Freeport, on April 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph.
Loving mother of Gary, Irma Curran and Jeanette Kregel. Sister of Charles
Phillips and Eleanor. Also survived by six grandchildren. Reposing at
Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (corner So. Ocean Ave.)
Freeport. Funeral Monday 10AM First Baptist Church, Freeport. Interment,
Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visiting, Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Ahrens, Dorothy M.
AHRENS-Dorothy M., on April 28, 2005, of Seaford, formerly of Richmond Hill.
Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Eileen Miller (Wallace),
Joan Wickman (Robert) and Edward (Theresa). Cherished grandmother of eight and
great grandmother of nine. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home
Inc., 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford, (2 traffic lights E. of Rt. 135). Mass of
Christian Burial, Saturday 11AM at St. William the Abbot R.C. Church.
Cremation private. Hours, Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Baggelaar, Richard L.H.
BAGGELAAR-Richard L.H., of Sonoma, CA, formerly of Sanford, NC, and Roslyn,
LI, on April 26, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Guiler).
Loving father of Richard L. and Kristine Baggelaar Milton. Cherished
grandfather of Katie and Sara. Service at Roslyn Cemetery, Roslyn, LI,
Saturday 2PM. Arrangements by the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas Glen Cove, LI.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Elon Home for
Children, 201 South O'Kelly Avenue, Elon, NC 27244.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Belfiore, Michael A.
BELFIORE-Michael A., on April 27, 2005 of Hicksville, NY. Beloved husband of
Lillian (nee Podstupka). Loving father of Patricia (Richard) Ekberg and
Michael (Wanda) Belfiore. Proud grandfather of Allison, Jennifer, Amanda,
Dinah, and great-grandson Gage. Dear brother of August, Rose Rickert, the late
Mary Noga, the late Bebs Belfiore and the late Alphonso. Proudly served in the
U.S. Army and was a member of the Hicksville VFW, Wm. Gouse Post. Mr Belfiore
was survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Vernon C.
Wagner Funeral Home, 125 Old Country Rd., Hicksville, NY. Visitation, Saturday
and Sunday 2-4 and 79PM. Funeral service, Monday 10AM. Interment, Calverton
National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of your choice
would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Bilski Jr., John J. (Memoriam)
JOHN J. BILSKI, JR.
10th Anniversary in Heaven
We miss you and love you now,
as much as when you left us,
if not more.
Your Wife, Eleanor;
Family, Jack, Michael (Jo Ellen), Jimmy (Alison), Matthew and,
Your 5 Loving Grandchildren
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Blok, Stanley
BLOK-Stanley of Freeport, on April 5, 2005 at the age of 79. Husband of the
late Aida. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St.,
(corner of So. Ocean Ave.) Freeport. Knights of Columbus Service, Friday 8PM.
Funeral Mass, Saturday 9AM at Our Holy Redeemer RC Church. Interment, Pinelawn
Memorial Park. Visiting, Friday 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Bowen, Jane Nicholson
BOWEN-Jane Nicholson, age 82, of Davie, FL, formerly of Huntington, on April
27, 2005. Beloved mother of Jane Flathmann, Robert, James and Bruce Nicholson.
Loving grandmother of seven. Visitation, Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM at M.A. Connell
Funeral Home, 934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station. Funeral Service, Monday
1PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Boyd, Joan D.
BOYD-Joan D., of Westport, CT. formerly of Huntington, on April, 27, 2005.
Loving mother of Cyndy and Jennifer. Cherished partner of Joseph Abruzzo.
Adored Nanny of Quinn and Tate. Admired mother-in-law of Dan Mullineaux and
Joy Whitman. Dear sister of George Proppe and sister-in-law of Laura Proppe.
Family will receive friends at the M.A, Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York
Ave., Huntington, on Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 9AM, St.
Hugh's Church, Huntington Station.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Brandt, Barbara Ann
BRANDT-Barbara Ann, of Bohemia, NY (formerly of Islip), on April 27, 2005, in
her 48th year. Beloved daughter of Helen Brandt and the late Robert O. Brandt.
Loving sister of Robert W. Brandt and his wife Leeann. Dear aunt of Bo,
Blythe, and Anne Brandt. We will forever miss the sound of her laughter within
our hearts. Visiting, Friday (TODAY), 2-5 and 79pm at the Overton Funeral
Home, 172 Main St., Islip, NY. Religious service 7:30PM Friday at the funeral
home. Interment, Saturday morning, Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore, NY. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc.
PO Box 600, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

DeCarlo, Dana Ann (Memoriam)
DANA ANN DeCARLO
2/17/1966 - 4/29/2000
Your love and laughter
brightened our world. You are
always in our hearts and thoughts.
We will keep your memory alive
until we meet again.
LOVE, MOM and DAD
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Esposito, Michael (Memoriam)
MICHAEL ESPOSITO
I love the Spring because it
reminds me of you
I love the wind because I imagine you are flying overhead,
watching over me
I love the times when there's
nothing around
Except for the sun, the clouds,
and memories of you.
Life has never been the same
without you
John
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Esposito, Michael (Memoriam)
MICHAEL ESPOSITO
4/30/1969 - 4/29/1999
You will always be,
Michael, Michael, Motorcycle.
You will always be Nightcrawler.
You will always be my brother.
I love you and I miss you, Leonard.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Fischer, Paul Francis
FISCHER-Paul Francis, 79, of Riverhead, on April 27, 2005. Beloved husband of
Marilyn (nee: Ambrose). Loving father of Paul Fischer, Jeffrey Fischer and
Paula Coluzzi. Devoted grandfather of four and great grandfather of two.
Family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Reginald H.
Tuthill Funeral Home, 406 E. Main St., Riverhead, NY. Private cremation to
follow with interment of cremated remains at a later date in Calverton
National Cemetery in Calverton.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Franco, Melina
FRANCO-Melina, on April 28, 2005 of Glen Cove, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late
Vincent (Jimmy). Devoted mother of Vincent (Karen), Mary (Robert), John
(Debra), Rose (Bob), and the late Raymond. Adored grandmother of twelve and
great grandmother of three. Member of St. Rocco Rosary Society. Reposing at
the M.L. Bianconi Funeral Home L.T.D., 62 Cedar Swamp Road, Glen Cove. Funeral
Mass at Church of St. Rocco, Glen Cove, Monday, May 2, 2005 at 9:30AM.
Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y. Visiting hours, Saturday and
Sunday 3-5 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Harrison, Irene E. (Conley)
HARRISON-Irene E. (nee Conley) of Flushing on April 25, 2005. Loving mother of
Kathleen Harrison-Otto (Warren), Kenneth (Michelle) and James (Mary).
Cherished grandmother of Emily, James, Christopher, Rachel, Max, Julian,
Graham and the late Mark. Great-grandmother of Gabriel. Dear sister of Janet.
Also survived by nephews Charles and Brian. A memorial service will be held
Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 10 AM at the Church On The Hill, 167-07 35th Ave.,
Flushing. Interment private.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Holland, Dorothy E.
HOLLAND-Dorothy E., age 92, of Patchogue, on April 27, 2005. Beloved mother of
Edwin W. Holland Jr., Dorothy Kaczmarek and Marie Kaminski. Dear grandmother
of nine granchildren and five great grandchildren. Also survived by one sister
and two brothers. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Robertaccio
Funeral Home Inc., 85 Rte 112, Patchogue. Mass Monday 10:45AM at St. Francis
de Sales RC Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Hurson, Joseph J.
HURSON-Joseph J., of Oceanside, LI on April 28, 2005. Devoted husband of
Renee. Devoted father of Michelle Raines and Erin. Loving grandfather of Brady
and Rylee Raines. Dear brother of Annette Biasi. Reposing Towers Funeral Home
Inc., Long Beach & Foxhurst Roads, Oceanside Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9
pm. Funeral Mass St. Anthony's RC Church, Oceanside Monday 9:45 am. Entombment
Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Iorio, Rose
IORIO-Rose of East Meadow, LI, on April 28, 2005. Loving wife of the late
Dante Sr. Devoted mother of Adrienne Coppola (David) and Dante Jr. (JoAnn).
Cherished grandmother of Lisa Schnider, Michelle DePascale, Christopher Iorio
and Anthony Coppola. Great-grandmother of Shawn and Ashley. Beloved sister of
Elvira Molinaro (Albert) and Angela Flesche. Also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Thomas F.
Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 blocks east of
Wantagh Pkwy). Mass, Monday at Holy Family RC Church, Hicksville. Entombment,
Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Keshian, Bertha
KESHIAN-Bertha of Lindenhurst, on April 28, 2005. Beloved mother of Katherine
Keshian, and Marian Brown. Cherished grandmother of Curtis, and Mitchel Brown,
great-grandmother of Miranda, Haley, Caitlin, and Evan. Reposing, Saturday
1:30-3:30PM at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home Inc., 424 S. Wellwood Ave.
Lindenhurst. Religious service 3:30PM. Cremation private.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Kramer, Mary D.
KRAMER-Mary D. on April 25, 2005. Formerly of Rockville Centre. Beloved wife
of the late Everett W. Kramer. Loving mother of Henry D. Kramer, William G.
Kramer and Kathryn Louise Kramer King. Devoted grandmother of Michael P.
Rectenwald, Jr., Thomas E. Rectenwald, Caroline Louise Kramer, Stephen Dunlap
Kramer and Daniel William Kramer. Graduate of Smith College. Past president of
Nassau County Women's Club, The American Association of University Women,
member of the Fortnightly Club and Women's Society of Christian Service of St.
Marks Methodist Church. Service 10am Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Thomas A.
Glynn & Son Funeral Home, 20 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre. Rev. Roger Dick
John officiating. Friends may call prior to service. Interment to follow,
Greenfield Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Krill Sr., James F. (Memoriam)
JAMES F. KRILL, SR.
My Jim, time has stopped. I love you and miss you. You are and
always will be my one true love.
Hugs and Kisses, Marilyn XOX
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Michael (Memoriam)
In Loving Memory of Michael:
The one who loves his brother abides in the Light and there is no cause for
stumbling in him.
1 John 2:10
DDDD
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Normandia, Juanita
NORMANDIA-Juanita, died peacefully on April 27, 2005, leaving one son, one
daughter and three grandchildren. Visiting at Glascott Funeral Home, 10203
Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills, Friday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Interment Saturday St.
Raymond's Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Panico, Albina (Zanca)
PANICO-Albina (ZANCA), age 87, of Bayport, LI, on February 10, 2005. Beloved
wife of the late Angelo. Dear mother of Kathleen Kennedy, John Panico, Donato
Panico and Marie Elena Bridges. Loving grandmother of 16, greatgrandmother of
20, and greatgreat grandmother of three. Fond sister of Leeannette Richardson
and Helen Burke. Cremation was private. A memorial Mass will be celebrated
Monday, May 2, 2005 at 11AM, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church,
Lindenhurst. Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Petti, Teresa
PETTI-Teresa, on April 28, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Cherished
mother of Alfred, Andrea Iafrate, Theresa Farrara and Richard. Proud
grandmother of Richard, Ashley, Nicole, James, Nicholas, A.J., Marissa, Luke
and Skyla. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo
Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY, on Friday from 2-5 and
7-9:30PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC
Church at 9:15AM. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Pigeon, Alphonse "Buck"
PIGEON-Alphonse "Buck", 87, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005, at his home
in Merritt, NC, to be reunited with his beloved wife of 57 years, Nellie
Silverthorne Pigeon. He leaves his son, James (Carol) of Centereach, NY, Joe
of Merritt, Thomas (Alma) of Jamul, CA, daughters Betty Mason of Leland, NC
and Mary of Merritt, NC. He also leaves grandchildren Michael and Mark Mason,
Suzanne Saccone, Nicole Purnell, Jessica Pigeon, Andria Tallman, Tommy and
Eric Pigeon and six great-grandchildren, as well as his dear sister, Angela
Schunk.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Pisani, Nancy
PISANI-Nancy, of Hamden, NY, formerly of Sayville, NY, died on April 27, 2005.
Beloved wife of Pat Pisani. Loving mother of Sherry (Cliff), Gary (Karen),and
Robert (Donna). Devoted Grandmother of Sarah, Kei, Lara, Chris, Thomas, Kimmy,
Zachary, Abby and Gabriel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nancy
Pisani's name to the Carol M. Baldwin Research Fund 14 Technoloy Dr., Suite 4,
Setauket, NY 11733.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Piwowar, Frederick J.
PIWOWAR-Frederick J., 79, of West Babylon, on April 24, 2005. Beloved husband
of the late Violet. Loving father of Glenn R. and Carol L. Dear brother of
George, Marilyn and Eugene. Family and friends may visit Sunday, 24:30pm and
7-9:30pm at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street,
Babylon. Funeral service Sunday, 7:00pm at the funeral home. Funeral Monday,
10am. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Stubbolo, Carolyn R. ( Clement )
STUBBOLO-Carolyn R. ( nee Clement ) of Huntington Station on April 27, 2005,
Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Ken and Dennis. Dear
mother-inlaw of Anna and Diane. Cherished grandmother of Frank and Ken. Adored
great-grandmother of Victoria, Monica, Chistina, Frank Jr., Kenneth Jr.,
Ariana and Michael. Visitation M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave.,
Huntington Station, Friday 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 PM. Mass Saturday 9:15 AM at St.
Patrick's Church. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Thompson, George H.
THOMPSON-George H., "Boomer", of West Babylon, LI, on April 28, 2005. Loving
brother of Adele Belletti. Dear uncle of Joe Jr., and Alfred Belletti. Devoted
employee and beloved friend of White Iris Florist for over 13 years. Proud
veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II. Dedicated
member of the Odd Fellows Sampawams Lodge #104 for over 60 years. Reposing at
the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy., (1/4
mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Funeral Service to be held Monday
12:30PM at the Funeral Home. Interment North Babylon Cemetery, North Babylon,
LI. Visiting Saturday 7-9:30PM and Sunday 24:30PM and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.

Todaro, Sebastian (Buster)
TODARO-Sebastian (Buster), of Baiting Hollow, NY on April 28, 2005 at the age
of 75. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Loving father of Michael and Ralph
Todaro. Dear brother of Ruth Aruta, Angela Surace and Pauline Buttafuoco.
Cherished grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 1. Reposing 2-4 and 7-9 pm
Saturday and Sunday, Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Route 25A, Wading
River, NY. Graveside Service Monday, Washington Memorial Park, Coram, NY.
Published in Newsday on 4/29/2005.