OBITS: Newsday 3 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 Avidon, Gail (Memoriam) GAIL AVIDON Bubbe - It's been 4 years now without you. You are thought of and missed everyday. Your granddaughters (Lexi & Sydney) let their little brother (George) know how special you were. Please be at peace. Love Forever, Your Children and Grandchildren Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Boccard, Gregory Salvatore BOCCARD-Gregory Salvatore, 22, of Huntington, on August 1, 2005. Beloved son of Gregory and Suzanna. Cherished brother of Melissa Baker, Eric and Deanna. Loving grandson of Katherine Brace. Devoted uncle of Michael, Christina, Kaylee, Tierra and Preese. Also survived by many loving relatives and a countless number of cherished friends. Visiting, Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 79PM, M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:30AM, St. Patrick's Church, Huntington. Burial, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Huntington, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Borland, Agnes (Daley) BORLAND-Agnes (nee Daley), of Centereach, on August 2, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Helen O'Mahony Bradley (Joseph), Jeanne Cook, and Robert (Midge). Devoted grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Reposing, Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 2326 Middle Country Rd., Centereach. Mass, Thursday, 9:45 AM, Assumption B.V.M. R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Brown, George W. BROWN-George W., of Farmingville, on August 1, 2005. Original Proprietor of Farmingville Taxi. Devoted father of George T. Brown, Michael Brown and Eileen Hanaford. Beloved brother of Bernadette McNiff. Adored grandfather of five. Cherished great grandfather of six. Retired member of Teamsters Local Union #807. Visiting hours, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the McManus-Lorey Funeral Home, 2084 Horse Block Road, Medford. Funeral, Friday 8:45AM from the funeral home. Funeral Mass, 9:30AM Church of the Resurrection, Farmingville. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. 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. Favilla, Frank FAVILLA-Frank formerly of Deer Park on August 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Ann. Devoted father of Donna, Anthony and Rocco. Proud grandfather of Nicole, Danielle, Justin, Eryn and Brittany. Dear brother of Celeste, Mary and Millie. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R Boy-d Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY. on Wednesday from 7-9:30PM and Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Religious Service at the Funeral Home on Thursday at 8PM. Interment on Friday at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Hollman, Henry HOLLMAN-Henry on July 25, 2005. Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Marguerite, children Douglas, Jeffrey and Wendy, eight grandchildren, and brother Bruce Hollman. Mr. Hollman will be remembered for service to Trinity Church, The North Shore Kiwanis Club and The Village of Sea Cliff. Services at Trinity Church, Roslyn, NY at 10:00am on Saturday, August 6. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by Trinity Church, North Shore Kiwanis Club and the Nassau Salvation Army. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Hopkins, Charles T. HOPKINS-Charles T., in his 47th year, on July 31, 2005, of East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Beloved husband of Debra. Devoted father of Charles B., Nicolette, Elizabeth and William. Cherished son of Ann Rieger and the late Charles B. Loved brother of Lillian DePietro, Joanne Wind, Maureen Mandich. Reposing at William E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Avenue, Massapequa, NY. Mass of Christian Burial , Friday 9:45AM at St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Interment North Babylon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family would appreciate donations to The Charles Tyree Hopkins Children's Fund. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Jablonski, Frances JABLONSKI-Frances on August 2, 2005 of New Hyde Park, NY. Loving wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of Joan Fay (Billy) and Charles. Caring grandmother of Samantha (Martin) and Ian (Claudia). Loving sister of the late Stella Turack and Margaret Coons. Loving sister-in-law and friend of Clara Sirianni. Friends may visit Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM at New Hyde Park, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:45 am St. Hedwig's RC Church, Floral Park, NY. Interment at Holy Rood Cemetery Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Jankosky Sr., Richard F. JANKOSKY-Richard F. Sr., 71, on August 1, 2005. Lifelong resident of Woodmere. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Loving father of Richard (Mary), Timothy (Susan) and Kathleen Kruzynski (Bill). Cherished grandfather of Tim, Mary, Megan, Patrick and Caitlin. Loving brother of Veronica Chapman and brother-in-law of Clarence and Marilyn Ike. Fifty year member and Ex-Chief of the Woodmere Fire Dept., Ex-Commissioner of Woodmere Fire District. Retired from IBEW Local #25. Long time coach of Inwood Buccaneers. 4th Degree member of Oceanside Knights of Columbus. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Perry Funeral Home Inc., 118 Union Ave, Lynbrook, N.Y. Firematic Services Thursday 8PM. Funeral Mass Friday 9:15AM at St. Josephs RC Church in Hewlett. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Kmiotek, Tricia J. (Memoriam) TRICIA J. KMIOTEK 8/2/84 - 10/19/01 Tricia, Yesterday would have been your 21st birthday. Your 4th Birthday in Heaven. Although you are not here in body, your spirit will be with us forever. We will always love you and think of the pride and joy you made us feel. Our hearts will ache forever and our tears will never stop. We miss you so much, you are part of our souls. We like to dream about what you would be today and that our world would be whole again. One day we will be together again and maybe then we will understand. All Our Love Forever, Mom, Dad, Kristin, Chris & Matt Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Korn, Marjorie KORN-Marjorie, 78, on July 30, 2005 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. A resident of Merrick for over 50 years and a long time volunteer at the Cerebral Palsy Center and South Nassau Communities Hospital. Survived by Richard, husband of 56 years, son Jeffrey and daughter-in-law Kristin. Interment was held in LI National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Lana, David A. LANA-David A., of Westbury, on August 1, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Dorothy Peddle, Mary Eisenhauer Siegel and Norma Lana. Dear brother of Victor and sister-inlaw Joan. Cherished grandfather of Kim DeRidder, Gordon Barnikel and Nicole Eisenhauer. Dear great grandfather of six. Dave worked for the US Government for most of his working life. He was the Director of Personnel for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development in New York City from 1966 to 1972. He was proud of his recruitment and placement efforts, especially in regard to hiring minority candidates and persons with disabilities. He was a proud WWII Veteran and member of the Carle Place American Legion. The Lana family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4:30PM and 7-9:30PM at Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Ave., Westbury, NY. Funeral Mass Thursday 10AM at Our Lady of Hope RC Church, Carle Place, NY. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Ley, Art LEY-Art, of Huntington Station, LI on July 31, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Doris. Cherished father of Sharon Caruso, Sandra Ley, George and the late Enoch. Friends may call at the St. James Funeral Home, RT. 25A, St. James Thursday 7-9PM only. Committal private. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Lombardo, Robert E. LOMBARDO-Robert E. of Rockville Centre on August 1, 2005. Beloved husband of the late May. Devoted father and father-in-law of Kim and Darren Ruben, stepfather of Robert Stack, William Stack and Karen Stack. Loving brother of Maria Lombardo. Cherished grandfather of Emily, Adam, Kayleigh, Meghan, Caitlin, Connor, Kai and Jesse. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-5 PM and 7-9:30 PM at The McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral services Thursday 8 PM. Funeral Friday 11 AM. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Mangiapane, Frank MANGIAPANE-Frank of Long Beach, NY on July 31, 2005. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Kavanagh). Loving father of Patricia (Donald) Elustondo. Adored grandfather of Thomas and James. Dear brother of Frances Sullivan and the late Jack. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Reposing Macken Mortuary, Island Park Chapel, 3930 Long Beach Road, Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass St. Mary of the Isle R.C. Church, Long Beach, Saturday 10 AM. Interment Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary of the Isle would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Mollineaux Jr., George Allen MOLLINEAUX-George Allen, Jr., of Orient, L.I. (formerly of Williston Park), on August 2, 2005 at the age of 91. Retired V.P. of Roslyn Savings Bank and former Chairman of the North Hempstead Housing Authority. Beloved husband of Hilda (nee Johnson). Loving father of George A. Mollineaux, III, and Karen Ferguson. Cherished by three grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes in Southold. Interment, Greenfield Cemetery in Hempstead. The family invites all to services on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at 1:00PM at the Orient Congregational Church, 23045 The Main Road in Orient Village. Reverend Ann VanCleef, officiating. Memorial may be made to the Orient Congregational Church, P.O. Box 425, Orient, N.Y. 11957. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Morganti, Quirino (Memoriam) QUIRINO MORGANTI IN LOVING MEMORY AUGUST 3, 2003 Years Go By, But The Heartache Never Ends. We Love You, And You Are Always In Our Hearts. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Morra, Charolette M. MORRA-Charolette M., age 69, of Commack, N.Y., on August 1, 2005. Beloved wife of Joe. Loving mother of Joe and Patti Morra, Janet Morra, and Nancy and Donald Borchers. Cherished grandmother of Joey, Reanna, and Diana. Donations may be made in her memory to ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd Street, New York, N.Y. 10128. Services will be Private. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Newman, Robert M. NEWMAN-Robert M. of East Meadow. Suddenly on August 1, 2005, age 46 years. Devoted son of Ann C. (nee Heron) and the late William J. Beloved brother of William J., Jr. (Barbara Ann). Dear nephew of Helen Ahern, Margaret Mally, Mary Hendricks and Elizabeth Heron. Loving uncle of Sarah Elizabeth Altamirano (Sergio) and William J. Newman, III and great uncle of Sophia. The family will receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 7-9 at O'Shea Funeral Home, 2515 North Jerusalem Rd., East Meadow. Funeral Mass Saturday 9 AM at St. Raphael's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Roseboro, Rashan Julius ROSEBORO-Rashan Julius, in his 17th year on August 1, 2005 of Uniondale, LI. Beloved son of the late Diane. Devoted grandson of the late Gabriele Roseboro. Loving nephew of Susan, Paul, Neal Jr., Gary and Michael. Survived by many dear cousins and friends. 2005 graduate with honors of Bishop Kellenberg HS. Reposing Hempstead Funeral Home, 89 Peninsula Blvd., Hempstead, LI. Visitation Thursday eve. 5-7 PM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Martha's RC Church Thursday 7:30 PM. Final Farewell privately held on Friday with interment Greenfield Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Rustad Jr., Paul RUSTAD-Paul Jr., 73, former resident of Massapequa Park, died Sunday July 17, 2005 after a courageous battle against cancer. Paul earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and an MBA from CCNY. In 1987 he retired from AT & T. Paul was a member of the Norseman Masonic Lodge. Paul, beloved husband of the late Mary Rustad and the late Ruth Rustad, is survived by his children Paul Robert Rustad of West Chester, PA and Jeanette Ann Meyer of Livingston Manor, NY, as well as three grandchildren Lauren, Steven and Brian Rustad. A memorial service will be held Sunday August 7, 2005 at 1:00 pm in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Clifton Park.Memorial contributions may be made www.prostatecancerfoundation.org. Funeral arrangements by Gordon C. Emerick FH, Clifton Park, NY 12065. (518)-371-5454. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Rutkoski, Pasqualina RUTKOSKI-Pasqualina (Lena), nee Limongelli, on August 2, 2005, of Glen Cove, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Cherished mother of Patricia Schepanski, Barbara Puco D'Amelio, and the late Edward. Dear sister of Michael Limongelli and the late Jimmy; also 3 grandchildren, Alan (Justine), Jodi (Joseph) and John (Nicole), and 3 great-grandchildren, Austin, Leah Rose and Joseph II. Reposing at the M.L. Bianconi Funeral Home, Ltd., 62 Cedar Swamp Rd., Glen Cove. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of St. Rocco, Glen Cove, Friday, August 5, 2005, 9:30 AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Visiting, Wednesday and Thursday, 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Sarracco, Denise C. SARRACCO-Denise C., (Nee Perry), on August 2, 2005, formerly of Port Washington, NY. Beloved wife of Roland. Cherished daughter of Clark and Leslye Perry. Loving sister to Janine. Fond daughter-in-law to Ronnie and Marylin Sarracco. Dearest cousin to Rick and Pam Wallis and many other family and friends. Friends may visit on Thursday 7-9:30PM and Friday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY. Religious Service will be at Garden City Community Church on Saturday at 10:00AM, with entombment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Scocco, Margaret M. SCOCCO-Margaret M., of Mattituck, LI, (formerly of Guttenberg, NJ) on August 1, 2005, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late, Fred. Loving mother of Fred Jr., (Carmela). Fond sister of William Schaefer and John Schaefer and Mary Kreh, Elizabeth Beider and Irene Cirigliano. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Josephine) Scocco. Friends may visit at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes, Inc., 13805 Rte. 25, Mattituck , LI (11 mi. east of LIE, exit 73) on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Liturgy of Christian Burial, Friday 10:00AM, Our Lady of Good Counsel RC Church (opposite funeral home). Interment Sacred Heart RC Cemetery, Cutchogue. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Snow, Gina Marie SNOW-Gina Marie, of East Meadow, NY, on August 1, 2005. Beloved wife of David M. Loving and caring mother of Michael A. Cherished daughter of Connie Mastroianni, Dominic Mastroianni and his wife Marie. Dear daughter-in-law of Russell and Linda Snow. Proud sister of Marcello (Laura), Dominic Jr., (Michelle). Gina will be missed by her friends and family. Reposing after 7PM today at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 2515 North Jerusalem Rd. (exit 25N SS Pkwy.) East Meadow. Funeral Mass 9:00AM Friday St. Raphael RC Church, East Meadow. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Varrichio, Connie (Memoriam) CONNIE VARRICHIO 3/29/1919 - 8/3/1970 It's been 35 years since you answered God's call. Your life here on Earth was cut short at only 51. You were denied the love of your Grandchildren and your Great- Grandson, Christopher Robert. When he is older I will tell him all about his Great-Grandma, her courage and dedication and the sacrifices she made to raise me alone. My love, admiration and gratitude will forever endure. Rest in peace Dear Mother. Your son, Chris Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Vitale, Ann Marie (Memoriam) ANN MARIE VITALE 8/7/75 - 8/3/04 We will hold you in our hearts forever. We love and miss you. Vito, Ann, Vittorio, Camilla, Aliceayne, Mike, Ariona, Victoria, Vanessa and Olivia. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005. Wells, Dorothy Ada WELLS-Dorothy Ada, of Oceanside, LI, on August 1, 2005. Beloved wife of the late George E. Loving mother of George T. and Kenneth (Kathleen). Dear grandmother of Pamela, Melissa and Katlyn. Service Towers Funeral Home Inc., Long Beach and Foxhurst Roads, Oceanside, Friday, 11:30AM. Visiting Wednesday 7-9PM, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Interment Greenfield Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/3/2005.