OBITS: Newsday 4 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 Capilli, John D. (Memoriam) (Hon.) JOHN D. CAPILLI 8/4/1922 - 6/26/2001 Wishing you a Happy Birthday in Heaven. We miss you and love you. Your Loving Family Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Chiusano, Daniel CHIUSANO-Daniel, of Bellport, NY. Cherished husband of Lori. Devoted father to Amanda and Cassie. Loving son of Robert and Lillian. Beloved brother of Barbara and Donna and brother-in-law of Nancy and Jay. Proud uncle of Thomas and Lana, Brian and Wendy, Shane, Conor and great uncle of Andrew. Reposing at Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home, 825 Main Street, Holbrook. Funeral Mass held Saturday 9:15AM at Mary Immaculate RC Church, Bellport. Interment following at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Visitation Friday 2-5 and 7-10PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Cibbarelli, Edward A. CIBBARELLI-Edward A. of Glen Head, NY on August 2, 2005. Beloved husband of Clarice. Loving father of Edward, Linda Kelly and Geraldine Trunz. Cherished grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Clare Muldoon. Mass of Christian burial Friday, St. Hyacinth RC Church, Glen Head, NY. Interment V.A. National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Contributions may be made to Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, 910 17th Street, NW, #413, Washington, DC, 20006. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Coconato, Jennie COCONATO-Jennie, of Greenlawn, on August 3, 2005. Widow of Frank. Beloved mother of Frank, Mary Ann Petrone, John and the late Michael and Lawrence. Cherished mother in law of Pat Petrone, Lorraine, Kari and Carolyn Coconato. Loving grandmother of Christopher and Stefanie Petrone, Jennifer and Nels Solberg, Todd, Scott, William, Nicholas, Megan, Nicole, and Kaitlyn. Dear sister of Anthony Garifo. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn Saturday 9:30AM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Long Island. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Cordovano, Denise Marie CORDOVANO-Denise Marie of Massapequa, NY on August 1, 2005. Beloved wife of Thomas D.. Loving and caring mother of Stephanie, Brittany and Ashley. Cherished daughter of Vincent and Joanne Grappone. Dear sister of Kris, Louis and Linda Ackerina. Denise will be missed by all her friends, family and her dog Chance, she was loved by all who knew her. Reposing after 7PM today at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home 603 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh. Funeral Mass 10AM Saturday St. Bernards RC Church, Levittown. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY, Family will receive friends Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Cronin, Mary Elizabeth CRONIN-Mary Elizabeth (Beloved Sister) of Levittown, on August 2, 2005. She was a lifetime member of Holy Family RC Church in Hicksville, NY. Mary was a buyer throughout her career until present. She is survived by her sister, Christine and her brotherin-law, Peter Shanahan. Survivors also include her two nieces, Dawn and Colleen and nephew John. Mary also leaves behind her Aunt Gloria and cousins Kathleen, Gloria and Edward. Friends may call Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Thomas F. Dalton F.H. Inc., 2786 Hempstead Tpke. Levittown, NY (2 Blks E. of the Wantagh Pkwy). Mass Saturday 9:45AM at Holy Family RC Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Clares Hospice 400 W. Blackwell St., Dover, NJ 07801 in her memory would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. DiGirolamo, Angelo V. DiGIROLAMO-Angelo V., of Farmingdale, on August 2, 2005. Former NYC Transit Authority Employee. Devoted husband of Lena. Beloved father and father-in-law of Thomas and Shelly, Margaret Johnston, Marion and Paul and the late Rory. Loving brother of Frank and Eva. Also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-5PM and 7-9:30PM at The McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass Friday 9:45AM at St. Kilian R.C. Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Figliozzi, Whitney Marie (Memoriam) WHITNEY MARIE FIGLIOZZI 8-4-99 ~ 12-15-99 Our Little Sweetheart's 6th Birthday Just for a moment we held in our hands a gift so precious, so rare. Just for a moment we beheld with our eyes her face so lovely, so fair. Just for a moment we felt her sensitive touch, heard her lyrical songs. Just for a moment she was really here with us where she belongs Just for a moment her laughter thrilled the air. The echoes are lingering still; they always will. Now, just for a moment, she lives in our hearts cherished with tender care. For as long as we live, for as long as we love, She will always be there. Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. Our moments with Whitney took our breath away. Mommy, Daddy, James, Leyna, Nicolas, Taylor and little sister Zara Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Guest Book Flowers Gift Shop Charities Figliozzi, Whitney Marie (Memoriam) Our Little Sweetheart's 6th Birthday Whitney Marie Figliozzi 8/4/99 - 12/15/99 Just for a moment we held in our hands a gift so precious, so rare. Just for a moment we beheld with our eyes her face so lovely, so fair. Just for a moment we felt her sensitive touch, heard her lyrical songs. Just for a moment she was really here with us where she belongs. Just for a momenther laughter thrilled the air. The echoes are lingering still; they always will. Now, just for a moment, she lives in our hearts. Cherished with tender care. For as long as we live, for as long as we love, She will always be there. Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away Our moments with Whitney took our breath away. Mommy, Daddy, James, Leyna, Nicolas, Taylor & little sister Zara Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Fugario, Josephine Rita FUGARIO-Josephine Rita, age 76, of Nesconset, N.Y., on August 3, 2005. Beloved mother of Mary Ann and Vincent Apicella, and Frank and Pat Fugario. Loving grandmother of Jamie and Kim Apicella, Nancy Apicella, Jennifer Fugario and Pamela Fugario. Cherished great-grandmother of Madison Grace Apicella. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, N.Y. Visiting, Friday 2:004:00 and 7:00-9:30PM. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:45AM at St. Patrick's R.C. Church. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Libutti, Louis James (Memoriam) LOUIS JAMES LIBUTTI 8/4/1974 - 4-22-1995 We Love and Miss You Today (Your 31st Birthday) and every single minute. Love Mom and Dad. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Markland, Kenneth B. MARKLAND-Kenneth B., age 95, of Port Washington, on August 2, 2005. Loving uncle of Alfred (Dorothy), Richard (Dorothy), and Jane Nitto (Richard). Also survived by many grand nieces and grand nephews. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc., Funeral home, 128 Main St., Port Washington, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Religious service 8:30PM. Interment Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Meehan, Dennis F. (Memoriam) DENNIS F. MEEHAN 8/4/66 - 11/21/04 Happy First Birthday in Heaven Honored to have been your sister. Lucky to have been your friend. Blessed to have had you as an uncle. Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. Love, Mary, Lou, Christian & Taylor Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Meehan, Dennis F. (Memoriam) DENNIS F. MEEHAN 8/4/1966 - 11/21/2004 Tiger, Remembering you and missing you on your 39th Birthday. Love, Diane Uncle Den, On your 1st Birthday in Heaven we wanted you to know how much we miss you and love you. Love, Sean and Devin Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Michael, Leo MICHAEL-Leo, of West Hempstead, on August 2, 2005. Beloved husband of Lucy. Cherished father of Karroll Luxmore and her husband John. Dearest grandpa of John and Richie Luxmore. Family will receive friends Thursday (today) 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc., 34 Hempstead Avenue (corner Peninsula Blvd.) Lynbrook. Funeral Mass Friday 10AM at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Morra, Charlotte M. MORRA-Charlotte M., age 69, of Commack, NY 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. Also survived by brother Robert. Donations may be made in her memory to ASPCA 424 East 92nd St., New York, NY 10128. Services private. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Murphy, Rebecca M. MURPHY-Rebecca M. of Massapequa, NY on August 3, 2005. Loving wife of Edward. Devoted mother of Edward M., Joanne, and Susan Macri. Dear sister of Claire Hahn and George Leykum. Loving grandmother of Hannah, Haley, and Jack. Reposing at Massapequa Funeral Home Inc. North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark), Massapequa Park, NY on Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Religious service Friday 10AM. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Lung Association, 225 Wireless Blvd., Hauppauge, Ny 11788 or the Massapequa Public Library would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. O'Brien, William F. O'BRIEN-William F., of Long Beach, NY, formerly of Cork City, Ireland, on August 2, 2005, in his 56th year. Beloved husband of Eileen (Nee Neithardt). Loving father of William (Michele), Patrick and Linda and Stepfather to Audrey Tierney. Adored son of Maura O'Brien. Devoted brother of Patrick, Marie, John and Linda. Cherished grandfather of Billy, Meg and Joseph. Fond nephew of Willie John, Lily and John O'Connor. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. President of District Council #9. Member of Cork Mens Association. Union Member for the Painters and Allied Trades for 38 years. The family will receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home, 302 Long Beach Rd., Island Park, NY. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30AM, Our Lady of the Miraculous Metal RC Church, Pt. Lookout, NY. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Pilkington, Joanne K. PILKINGTON-Joanne K., (nee Donnelly), of Lindenhurst on August 1, 2005. Loving wife of Robert and the late Joseph Clement Kearns. Cherished mother of Sean, Kate, Brian, Kerry, Timothy, Siobhan, and the late Joseph Clement. Proud grandmother of Chantelle, Joey, Sean jr., Jack, Thomas, Lindsay, Alex, Faith, and Gia. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Johnstons' Wellwood Funeral Home, 305 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 9:45AM, Our Lady of Snow RC Church, Blue Point, LI. Interment to follow Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, NY. Published in Newsday from 8/4/2005 - 8/6/2005. Renga, Vincent J. RENGA-Vincent J., 96, of Port Washington on August 1, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Mary Jane Hegi (John). Cherished grandfather of five. Adored great-grandfather of 11. Reposing at Fairchild & Sons, 1570 Northern Blvd. Manhasset. Visiting Thursday 48PM. A mass of Christian burial at 10:30AM will be held on Friday at St. Peter of Alcantara, Port Washington. Interment following at Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to AHRC, 189 Wheatley Rd., Brookville, NY 11545. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Roberts, Robert ROBERTS-Robert,80, of Charlotte died July 30, 2005. Robert was born October 2, 1924 in New York, NY, son of the late Robert and Helen Roberts. Robert was formerly of Babylon, NY, where he graduated valedictorian of his high school class in 1941, and was also a graduate of Hobart College in New York. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and later transferred to the Army reserves and served during the Korean War. Robert was member of the American Legion in Babylon, NY, and worked as a chemist for Sandoz Chemicals first in New York City; then in East Hanover, NJ, and later transferred to Charlotte, where he retired in 1990 after 26 years. Following his retirement Robert did a tremendous amount of reading, walking, and enjoyed the many trips he and his wife took. Mr. Roberts was in good health and enjoyed his retirement until the Spring of 2004. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Eleanor Mary Roberts; son, Robert Roberts of Charlotte; sister, Jane Lewis and her husband, Malcolm of Babylon, NY. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. The Robert's family will be receiving friends and family at Lang-Tobia-DiPalma Funeral Home, 406 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, NY 11702 on Friday, August 5 between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9pm. Interment will take place on Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY at 11am. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Rogers, Dorothy V. ROGERS-Dorothy V. on August 2, 2005 of Wantagh. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Rogers and loving mother of Edward Jr. (Maureen), Susan (Douglas) Snyder, Gary (Sue) and Craig (Lorraine). Cherished grandmother of Timothy and Brian Rogers, Jennifer and Erick Snyder and Jessica and Michael Rogers. Friends may visit Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm, Wantagh Abbey Inc., 3374 Park Ave., Wantagh. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 12:15pm, St. Frances de Chantal RC Church, Wantagh with interment to follow in St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Frances DeChantal Outreach Program would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Russo, Josephine RUSSO-Josephine (1915-2005) 89. Beloved wife of Frank. Cherished mother of Ann, Candy and Paul. Adored "Nanny" of LeeAnn, Paul, Tracy, Melissa and Jodi, passed on with grace on Tuesday, August 2, 2005. We will always treasure the gift of her love. Her spirit will live in our hearts forever. Memorial Service to be held on Thursday, August 4, 2005 at Miraculous Medal Church, Point Lookout, NY at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or Sacred Heart Monastery P.O. Box 900, Hales Corners, WI 53130-0990 Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Sabatino, Warren J. SABATINO-Warren J. of Central Islip, NY on August 2, 2005 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father of Warren, Nancy Cepero, Lynn Lenahan and Diane Emig. Cherished grandfather of Alicia, David, Dennis, Matthew, Laura, Russell and Bobby. Reposing, Moloney Funeral Home, 130 Carleton Ave., Central Islip, where a religious service will be held Thursday evening. Funeral Mass, Friday 10:45am, at St. John of God RC Church, Central Islip. Interment following, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting, Thursday 2-4 and 7-10pm. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Shapiro, Abraham B. Cantor SHAPIRO-Abraham B. Cantor, born May 12, 1926, Congreation Beth David of Lynbrook NY mourns the sudden passing on August 2, 2005 of our beloved and revered Cantor Emeritus of 57 years, Abraham B. Shapiro. As Cantor, Teacher and Principal of the Hebrew School, he was renowned for his magnificent voice, judaic Knowledge and wonderful sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Sippel, Edna SIPPEL-Edna of East Meadow formerly of Uniondale suddenly on August 1, 2005. Loving mother of Gregg, the light of her life. Beloved daughter of Edna and John E. Sippel. Devoted sister of Linda, Jay, Tommy, Cathy, Elizabeth and the late Albert. Favorite aunt of many. Friends may call Friday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Inc. 2786 Hempstead Tpke. Levittown NY (2 Blks. E. of the Wantagh Pkwy). Mass Saturday 11AM at St. Bernard RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Sorce, Joseph V. SORCE-Joseph V. suddenly on August 1, 2005. Devoted husband to Patrica for 50 years. Beloved father to Thomas, Joanne and Joseph. Cherished grandfather to Amanda, Matthew, Steven, Ashley, Alisa and Colin. Retired NYC Police Officer for 20 years, in the 41 Precinct in the Bronx. Formerly in the US Marine Corp. Services will be held on Friday, at the Holy Family Church in Hicksville at 10AM. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Spoering, Dorothy E. SPOERING-Dorothy E., on July 27, 2005. Loving wife of the late William G. of 50 years, proceeds her in death. Dottie is survived by her daughter Donna and son in-law Mark of Geneva, FL. Loving son Bill Spoering and daughter in-law Cathy of Shirley, NY. She was blessed with five grandchildren from Erica, Kelly, Bill Jr., Tim and David and three great grandchildren from Kelly and one great grandchild from Timothy and Corin. Dorothy passed peacefully at home. Reposing after 2PM Saturday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Funeral Service 4PM at the funeral home. Family will receive friends Saturday 2-5 only. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Wagner III, John E. WAGNER-John E. III, "Jack" on August 3, 2005. He is survived by his mother; Patricia, his sister Caroline Paterno (John) and his father John E., Jr. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY 11545. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 9am, St. Boniface Martyr Church, Sea Cliff, NY. Interment Private. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Wheeler-Taylor, Phyllis L. WHEELER-TAYLOR-Phyllis L., of Amityville, LI on August 1, 2005. Beloved wife of the late James Wheeler and the late Frank B. Taylor. Loving mother of James Wheeler, Jr., Clara Dazel Wheeler, the late Kenneth Ellsworth Wheeler and Katherine Wheeler. Cherished grandmother of James Hosea Wheeler, Angela Maria Wheeler, Clarence Gerard Wheeler, Kama Maria Wheeler, Paul Lawrence Davis and Felice Natasha Wheeler. Cherished great grandmother of Ariana Kyle Davis, Ayiana Imani Davis and Malcolm Kenneth Dwight Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler-Taylor is also survived by other great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Viewing will be held this evening (Thursday) from 6-8PM with a funeral service from 8-9PM at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rte.110), Amityville. Prayer Friday 11AM at the funeral home, Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005. Wright, William A. WRIGHT-WILLIAM A., 85, of Annapolis, MD, formerly of Garden City, NY, died on August 1 after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Patricia Duff Wright, his loving children, Sandra Wright Kind, Cynthia Wright, William A. Wright, Jr., and grandchildren Kristin Kind, Steven Kind, Kevin Kind, and Brian Wright. Mr. Wright was born in Floral Park, NY on February 11, 1920. He was President of the St. Paul's School class of 1937, and graduated from Princeton University, class of 1941. In his younger years he was an avid jazz drummer, playing various local night spots. After college he became a pilot with Pan American Airways and was among the first to fly the Pan Am Clipper flying boats. During WWII he served as a pilot for the Air Transport Command, providing logistic and medevac support to the war effort in Europe. Post-war he continued as a commercial pilot for TWA. In 1950 he joined the family insurance business, the William A. Wright Agency in Floral Park, which he owned and operated until 1984. He was a founder of the Floral Park Little League in 1953 and was an active member of the Floral Park Lions Club and Freeport Yacht Club. In 1994 he and his wife moved to a retirement community in Annapolis, MD. A memorial service will be held at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, on August 6, at 2 p.m. Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery on August 22, 10 am. Published in Newsday on 8/4/2005.