OBITS: Newsday 2 Aug 2005; Melville, Suffolk co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Newsday http://www.newsday.com Aitken, Cassy J. (Memoriam) CASSY J. AITKEN 10/15/1981 - 8/02/2003 Two years in Heaven, and we miss you more with each passing day. Your spirit, love and compassion will live in us forever. "For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains." Always in our hearts. Love, Mom, Dad, Lindsey, Family and Friends Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Anthony, Lucretia I. ANTHONY-Lucretia I. Of Chesterfield, VA on July 29, 2005 in her 97th year, formerly of Central Islip. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Anthony. Devoted mother of Jimmie Williams, Margaret Jackson, Betsymae Wills, Angalene Anthony, Larry, and the late Onyx, Alfred and Arnold Anthony. Fond sister of Althia Young, and the late Charity Brown, Almaritha Williamson, Hugh, Clayton, Alivie and James Davis. Cherished grandmother of 28 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Reposing at Bibleway Community Church; 111 Brightside Ave., Central Islip on Thursday from 79PM. Funeral service Friday 11AM at Church with Interment following at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Moloney Funeral Home, 130 Carleton Ave., Central Islip, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Bedell Jr., Bobby (Memoriam) BOBBY BEDELL, JR. Second Birthday in Heaven Dude, it's been so hard without you. Not a day goes by that we don't remember. You are always with us. Happy Birthday Little Brother. We Love and Miss You Always. Love, Dad, Sha and Steve, Jules and Jim, John and Jill, Andrew, Brianna and Dan. XOXO To Mom. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Canty, Bob (Memoriam) BOB CANTY 2nd Wedding Anniversary No one can ever touch our love or hurt my heart deeper. As you said, "You and Me". I Love You and Miss You, Your Loving Wife, Valerie. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Carey, Kevin J. (Memoriam) KEVIN J. CAREY 9/14/1959 - 8/2/2004 We miss you everyday. Forever in our hearts. Love, Ellen, Family and Friends Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Cottingham, Nora (Doyle) COTTINGHAM-Nora (nee Doyle), on July 31, 2005. Born in Swinford Co. Mayo Ireland on Sept. 21, 1903. Beloved wife of the late John J. Loving mother of Mary Leonard, John, Patricia Sohn (Ted), Thomas (Eileen), Martin (Kathleen) and the late Ann Foulkes (late Arthur) and Susan Murray (Kenneth). Beloved grandmother of 23 and great grandmother of 25. Dear sister of the late Bridget, Mary Ellen, Michael, Anna, Anthony and Elizabeth. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at M.J. Smith Sons funeral home 248 Prospect Park West Bklyn. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM Thursday at Holy Name church. In lieu of flowers donations in the name of Nora can be made The Holy Name Foundation, 241 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Demas, Michael DEMAS-Michael, age 70, passed on Saturday, July 30, 2005. Michael was a good man. He worked hard and was devoted to his family, which he held above all things. As a young boy in civil war-torn Greece, Michael lost both his parents, innocent civilian casualties of a senseless and brutal chapter of history. He was only twelve years old, the eldest of six children. From that moment he learned three things: the importance of work, family, and community. His relatives and townspeople helped him, as he began, at that early age, to work whatever job he could in order to escape the crushing poverty of the time and to provide for his siblings. At the age of seventeen, will, determination, and necessity brought him to the United States, like so many Greeks and others in that difficult era. His plan was simple: work, work, work and save up money to help his family. It is an immigrant's tale: relatives with restaurants took him in as a bus boy, dishwasher, laborer, working in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, the Catskills, then briefly having his own small diners in Mt. Vernon and the Bronx, and even a trip to Alaska to find higher-paying short term work, anything that could better his life here and help his family back in Greece. He eventually came to Long Island in 1958 to work at his uncle's flower store, Blossom Heath Florist, in Oceanside. If you knew Mike, you won't be surprised that within a few years he was running the place, and purchased the business when his uncle retired. Having adequately set himself up in America, he returned to Greece to find a wife, the loving and devoted Maria. One by one, his family came to the States, his brother Tom working alongside at Blossom Heath, his brother Nick setting up a tailor shop next door. Also in the picture were his brothers Jack and Jimmy, the youngest, who went to Oceanside High School. His sister Vassiliki was a short three hours away with her family in Rhode Island. Michael and Maria would have three boys, Peter, Dean, and Nick, to which they were completely devoted. Family, Community, Hard Work: these were the constants in his life. A serious and indefatigable businessman, Michael put everything he had into his business, and watched it flourish. He was an active and generous member of the community and was named Businessperson of the Year by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce in 1992. When asked to comment on his success, he simply replied: "You work hard, you're honest, that's the best thing in business." But he wasn't all business. He knew how to enjoy life, and he enjoyed it most in the company of his family. He loved to see those he loved having a good time. His sense of community extended to his high involvement with the Panaghia Greek Orthodox Church of Island Park. The church was very meaningful to him, as a Christian, and also as a Greek. He was co-Godfather of the Panaghia Church, helping out a great deal with its renovation. The church for him was more than a place of worship, it was his heritage, and history; a place where Greek Culture survives, where fellow Greek-American immigrants and their families share their devotion to God, their experiences, their loves, their hardships, where respect for the past and hope for the future lives. At weddings, christenings, church functions, and especially the yearly Church Bazaar, he was unstoppable. He was the guy the band dreaded because he'd never let them go home. One a.m., two a.m., "Keep playing!! We're still dancing and there's plenty left to drink!!" Michael was diagnosed with colon cancer three years ago. He fought it bravely and quietly. Only his wife and children knew. He didn't want anyone to worry about him; he didn't want his family to be distressed. Maria, his caring and loving wife, saw him through the sharp difficult turns of his battle with cancer, while at the same time kept the business running. She was a constant, unending source of lo Published in Newsday from 8/2/2005 - 8/3/2005. DeVerna Jr., Scott M. (Memoriam) SCOTT M. DeVERNA, JR. 01/06/1983 - 08/02/1999 Six years in Heaven An eternity has passed since you were called from us. We have faith in our hearts that God will grant us an eternal reunion when each of our times on earth have been completed. We love you Scott. In our every thought, breath, and heartbeat. Mom, Nicole, Brian, Dad, Loran and each of our family member's friends, teammates and loved ones. P.S.Mom says thanks for the signs Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Dziedzic, Peter DZIEDZIC-Peter entered into heaven July 30, 2005. Formerly of Merrick, NY. Beloved husband of 67 years to Katherine (Mary). Loving father of Jack and Emily Dziedzic, Christina Wynne, Pat and Paul Peters. Grandfather of Jennifer and John Dziedzic, Melissa, Michael and Daniel Wynne, Jeannie and Frank Gnolfo, Stephanie Torte and Paul, Brittney and James Peters. A World War II Army Veteran. Visiting N.F. Walker, Inc. funeral home 2039 Merrick Ave. Merrick Tuesday 7 to 9PM and Wednesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9PM. Funeral mass at Cure of Ars R.C. Church Merrick Ave. Merrick Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 9:45AM. Interment Greenfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cure of Ars Outreach Program, 2323 Merrick Ave. Merrick, NY 11566 appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Fangi, Mildred M. FANGI-Mildred M., age 77 of Smithtown, on July 31, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Jr. Devoted mother of Rochelle DiLiberto, Janet Adler and the late Lois Graeff. Devoted step-mother of Nancy Cardinal, Patricia Dennison and Linda Cannizzaro. Dear sister of Martha Cristol, Rita Palfy, William Garrett and Henrietta Baker. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Frank, Nicole, Brett, Daniel, Amanda, and stepgrandchildren Daniel, Christopher, Michael, Maryann, Jonathan, Victor, Mindy and Jordan. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY. Visiting Tuesday 79PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 79PM. Funeral service Thursday at 11AM at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Flood, Kevin (Memoriam) KEVIN FLOOD 8/2/1975 - 12/18/1994 Happy 30th Birthday in Heaven May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Love Always and Forever, Mom, Dad, Jimmy, Dayna and Jack Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Fox, Joseph E. FOX-Joseph E. of Hicksville on July 29, 2005. Beloved husband of Juliette. Loving father of Joseph A. (Carmelita). Devoted brother of Dorothy Cahill. Cherished grandfather of Yun Mi, Joseph and Chang Mi. Treasured greatgrandfather of Jordan. Dear uncle of many. Friends may call Wednesday 8-10AM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel 47 Jerusalem Ave. (2 blocks south LIRR corner of West Marie St.) Mass Wednesday 10:30AM at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church. Cremation private. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Hennessy, John HENNESSY-John of Melville on August 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Alice. Devoted father of Melissa, Darlene, Christine and Donna. Cherished son of Olga and the late Robert. Dear brother of Suzanne, Roberta, William, Charles and AnnMarie. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R. BoydCaratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY on Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:30PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's RC Church, Smithtown at 11:15AM on Friday. Interment to follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Smithtown. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Jensen, Marie J. JENSEN-Marie J., longtime resident of Oceanside, NY and Jaffrey, NH on July 31, 2005 after a brief illness. Devoted daughter of Roy. Loving cousin of John and Patricia Kurpetski. She leaves behind Dr. Virginia Maurer, Kimberly and Tammy Corcoran, Ina Fletcher and many other dear friends. Reposing at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 769 Merrick Rd., Baldwin. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christopher's Church Thursday 9:45AM. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery. Visiting Tuesday 7-9PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marie J. Jensen Scholarship Fund to be set up would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Lahtonen, Arnold LAHTONEN-Arnold of Franklin Square, LI on July 30, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Devoted father of Ruth Ann Glass (Donald), Arnold Jr. (Maria), James (Audrey). Fond brother of Reynold. Grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of eight. Religious service Tuesday 8PM. Reposing Barnes-Sorrentino Funeral Home, 539 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead, LI (1 mi north exit 17N S.S.pkwy). Interment at Calverton National Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2-4:30 and 79:30PM. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Laverty Sr., Harvey B. LAVERTY-Harvey B. Sr., of Hauppauge, NY on August 1, 2005 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Harvey Jr., Steven, Gail Kezner and Marie Burns. Cherished grandfather of 10 and greatgrandfather of 12. Reposing Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Rd. (Rte. 111) Hauppauge where a service will be held Tuesday 7PM. Funeral Wednesday 10AM. Interment following Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting 2-4 and 79PM. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Martinolich, Flora E. MARTINOLICH-Flora E., of Port Orange, FL (formerly of Hempstead) on July 31, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William A. Loving mother of Phyllis E. and William J. Martinolich. Dear sister of Jeannette Schaaf. Graveside Service 11:30AM Wednesday at Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale, NY. Arrangements entrusted to Howard E. Williams, Inc., 181 Greenwich St., Hempstead, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Mathiasen, Kenneth J. MATHIASEN-Kenneth J. of Glen Cove, NY on July 30, 2005, at the age of 52. Beloved husband of Maryann. Loving father of Richard and Stephen. Cherished son of Herbert and Joan. Adored brother of Nancy and Clifford (Laura). Dear nephew of Jean Raabe. Sonin-law of George and Ann Morfesi and brother-in-law of Susan Morfesi, George (Tammy) Morfesi, Jr., Albert (Patti) Morfesi and David (Leanne) Morfesi. Also survived by many more beloved relatives and friends. Visiting Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM; Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass Saturday 10AM, St. Mary's RC Church, Bryant Ave., Roslyn, NY. Interment private. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. McCarron-Spillane, Linda McCARRON-SPILLANE-Linda, born in New York City on January 10, 1948. Beloved wife of Timothy. Loving mother of Mark Spillane, Dawnmarie Batik (William). Grandmother of Ryan and Erin Batik. Devoted sister of William and James McCarron. Adoring aunt to her many beloved nieces and nephews as well as grandnieces and nephews. Reposing at Krauss Funeral Home Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11:30AM at St. Catherine of Sienna RC Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. McQuillan, William (Bill) McQUILLAN-William (Bill), formerly of Long Beach and Freeport, L.I., on July 28, 2005. Beloved husband of Joan McQuillan and loving father to Meghan and Billy of N. Wildwood, N.J. Dear father to Karen Moseman of West Babylon, and Tracy Remus of Bay Shore. Cherished brother of James, Walter, Mary Fauci, and Christina Mangin. Also survived by three grandchildren. Reposing at Ingersoll-Greenwood Funeral Home, 1201 Central Avenue, N. Wildwood, NJ 08260, 609-5222121, Wednesday, between 2-3 PM, for family and friends; Religious Service to follow at 3 PM. Published in Newsday from 7/31/2005 - 8/2/2005. Meskill, Jean M. MESKILL-Jean M., age 76, of South Setauket on August 1, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Daniel F. Meskill. Devoted mother of Tim Meskill, Colleen Somerville, Maura Weisenfluh and Sean Meskill. Dear sister of Joan Sewell. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9:30PM. Prayers Thursday 11AM at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Olberding, Robert C. OLBERDING-Robert C., 68, of Sayville, LI on July 31, 2005. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Robert, Christopher (Cindy) and Eric (Megan) Olberding. Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Krista, Krissandra, Alexis and Riley Ann. Dear brother of Doris Hanson and William Olberding. Reposing 7-9:30PM Tuesday and 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM Wednesday at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville, LI. Church service 10AM Thursday at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Patchogue, LI. Interment to follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Patchogue. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, are appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Patrick, Sean (Memoriam) SEAN PATRICK August 2 Grandmom's littlest angel. Forever in my heart, little one. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Roethgen, Mary Moffatt ROETHGEN-Mary Moffatt, age 58, of Smithtown, NY on July 31, 2005. Beloved wife of Brian. Loving mother of Michael and his fiancee Amy Verderber. Cherished sister of Patricia Martin and Thomas Moffatt. Adored sisterin-law of Bill Martin and Nanci and Robert Ludwig. Dear aunt of Catherine Martin, Mary Martin, and Melissa LaMariana. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY, Wednesday 7-9:30 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Friday 9:45 AM. Interment to follow at St. John of God Cemetery, Central Islip, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Salzman, John A. SALZMAN-John A., of Franklin Square, on July 31, 2005. (ExChief and sitting Commissioner of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Dept). Beloved husband of Linda. Devoted father of John and Joseph. Reposing at the Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square. Firematic services Wednesday evening 8PM. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:30AM at St. Catherine of Sienna RC Church. Interment following at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visiting hours Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Diabetes Association in his memory. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Scornavacca, Anthony E. SCORNAVACCA-Anthony E. of Baldwin, NY, formerly of Flushing, NY on July 31, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Loving father of Dianne Cattrano and Donna. Dear grandfather of Kristin, Ramon, Matthew, Justin and Andre. Reposing at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 769 Merrick Rd., Baldwin today 2-4 and 79PM. Mass of Christian Burial St. Ann's R.C. Church, Flushing, NY Wednesday 10:30AM. Interment Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Terwilliger, Kathleen TERWILLIGER-Kathleen, of East Patchogue, on August 1, 2005. Beloved wife of Edward, loving mother of Helen and John Peck, Edward Jr. and Karen, and AnnMarie and Peter Thomson; caring sister of Peter Caragher, cherished sister in law of Helen Heaney; and adored grandmother of 9. Reposing Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-10PM Lindenhurst Funeral Home Inc. 424 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. Religious service Wednesday afternoon, Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10AM Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, West Babylon. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Valentino, Mary (Memoriam) MARY VALENTINO 10/28/32 - 8/2/98 It has been seven years since You're gone, but it seems like Yesterday. Not a day goes by Without thinking of you. So much Has changed since you left us. You Have a new Granddaughter, Alexa Mary who has a lot of you in her. You are missed so much. Say hi to Dad for us. All our love Forever, Your Family. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Verity, Donald C. VERITY-Donald C., 76, of Poughquag, formerly of Freeport, died July 30, 2005 in Poughkeepsie. He was born on April 13, 1929 in Freeport, the son of Kneeland Verity and Elsie Smith. He graduated from Freeport high School and attended the College of Insurance. He worked in the casualty insurance business for 45 years most recently for Midland Insurance and General Reinsurance. He was married to Joanne J. Jorgensen on July 1, 1950 in New York City. She predeceased him on September 27, 2004. Survivors include his sons Donald Verity, Jr. and Stephen Verity; his daughter, Karen Gatto; his brother Blair Verity and seven grandchildren. Calling hours Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. 895 Route 82, Hopwell Jct. Funeral Service on Friday at 11Am at the funeral home. Interment in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Walsh Sr., Edward M. WALSH-Edward M. Sr., of East Islip, LI on July 31, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn "Paddy" Walsh. Loving father of Edward M. Walsh Jr., Kerry Walsh-Cox and Patrick J. Walsh. Cherished grandfather of Ashley, Brianna, Amber and Kaitlyn. Adored father-in-law of Patty Walsh, Billy Cox and Karyn Walsh. Dear brother of Dennis Walsh, Marie Donovan and the late Michael Walsh and Patrick Walsh. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 mile west of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Mary's RC Church, East Islip, LI Friday, 9:45AM. Interment Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, LI. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005. Ziti, Sandra (Sam) ZITI-Sandra (Sam) of Farmingdale on July 30, 2005 after a long and courageous battle. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of LeeAnne Scarione, A.J. Scarione and Joseph Ziti. Cherished daughter in law of Peggy and Joe Ziti. Reposing at Arthur White Funeral Home, 315 Conklin St., Farmingdale, Tuesday 7-9:30pm and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass, Thursday, August 4, 2004, St. Kilian RC Church at 9:45am. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/2/2005.