OBITS: Newsday 5 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 Aiken, Robert John AIKEN-Robert John, suddenly, on August 3, 2005 of Hewlett. Beloved son of Robert and Deidre, loving brother of Ashley. Cherished grandson of Michael and Pat Rizzo of Inwood and Dennis and Kathy Acker of Woodmere. Great grandson of Gloria McCabe. Adored nephew of many aunts and uncles. Reposing at The Moore Funeral Home, 54 West Jamaica Avenue, Valley Stream. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 79PM. Funeral Mass Monday August 8, 2005 at 9:30AM at Saint Joachim RC Church, Cedarhurst, NY with interment to follow at Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead, NY. In lieu of flowers donations made to The Robert John Aiken Fund C/o Andrew and Joanne Conrad 1492 Clay Street, Elmont, NY 11003 in Robert's memory would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Brown, Ryan Patrick (Memoriam) RYAN PATRICK BROWN 02/26/97 - 08/05/04 Our little hero's first anniversary in Heaven. The world lost a sweet, funny, strong, brave boy who made a difference in all our lives. The seeds of your love and spirit left blossoms that will never fade away. "A special life has passed from our sight but never from our hearts". We miss you every day. Love, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Patrick, Sean, Erin, and family Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Burke, Patricia A. BURKE-Patricia A., 66, of Huntington Station on August 3, 2005. Beloved wife of John. Cherished mother of John and Maureen Canary. Devoted mother-in-law of Joanne. Loving nana of Michael John, Jaclyn Patricia, and Julia Eleanor. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass Monday 9:30AM St. Hugh's Church Huntington Station. In lieu of flowers donations to The American Lung Association or Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk, Inc would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Camba, Amelia (Ferrantino) CAMBA-Amelia (nee Ferrantino), on August 3, 2005, peacefully, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Manuel. Devoted mother of Joan Barron, Janice LaFemina, Dolores Peterson and Richard Camba. Proud grandmother of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister Concetta Trainor. Family to receive friends at N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday at Cure of Ars R.C. Church, 9:30AM, followed by interment at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nassau County Hospice Care Network at 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797, would be greatly appreciated by the Camba family. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Caruso Sr., Joseph R. CARUSO-Professor Joseph R., Sr., on August 3, 2005. Beloved husband of Rose (nee Grillone). Loving father of Dr. Joseph R. Caruso, Jr. Dear brother of Rose Caruso and Margaret Cellucci. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Revered professor for many years at St. Francis Xavier High School in Manhattan, St. Peter's College, N.J. and St. John's University. Reposing at the Frederick Funeral Home, Inc., of Flushing, Northern Blvd. at 193rd Street. Visiting hours, 2-5 and 7-10PM Saturday and Sunday. Funeral Mass, Monday 10:45AM, St. Kevin's R.C. Church. Interment, Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Kevin's R.C. Church, 45-21 194th Street, Flushing, N.Y. 11358 Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. 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. Gavril, Leo GAVRIL-Leo, of Hicksville, NY, on August 3, 2005. Beloved husband of Stella. Loving father of the late Sally Ann MarkAnthony. Cherished grandfather of Joseph and Ben and great grandfather of Joelle, Danielle, Christopher, Megan, and Kate. Also survived by his sister Dolores Pytlak and nephew Joseph Pytlak. Family and friends may visit the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 Old Country Rd., Hicksville, on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Religious Service, Sunday 7:30PM at the funeral home. Interment, Monday, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Henik, Mary Violet (Seneck) HENIK-Mary Violet (nee Seneck), age 84, of Middle Island, on August 3, 2005. Predeceased by her beloved husband Charles. Devoted mother of Sandra (Frank) Candito, Judy (Jim Sacksteder) Lehman, Hillary (John) Benish, and the late Charles, Jr. Cherished grandmother of five and great grandmother of six. Also survived by her loving sister Frances DeBenedetti. Reposing at Marinello Funeral Home, Inc., 493 Middle Country Road, Coram. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:30AM, St. Frances Cabrini R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation, Today (Friday) only, 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Iorfida, Vincent IORFIDA-Vincent, age 79, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away on July 28, 2005 in Garner, NC. He is survived by his wife, Christine Iorfida, his son John Iorfida of Burgaw, NC, daughter Jo and sonin-law Patrick Martin, and three grandchildren, all of Garner, NC. Vincent was originally from Shirley, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Johnson, John E. JOHNSON-John E., of Holbrook, NY (formerly of Brooklyn, NY) on August 4, 2005 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Anne. Devoted father of Nancy Percoco, Claire Antonucci and the late John Christian. Cherished grandfather of five. Reposing Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home, 825 Main Street, Holbrook where a religious service will be held Friday. Funeral mass Saturday 9:45AM at Good Shepherd RC Church, Holbrook. Interment following Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, NY. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers donations to Huts to Homes in care of Fr. Peter Deveraj, St. Andrews Church. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Kennedy, Chris (Memoriam) CHRIS KENNEDY 2/4/85 - 8/5/02 Always in our hearts and minds. We love and miss you very much. Love, Mom, Dad and Sean Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Kueper, Janet KUEPER-Janet, of Lake Panamoka, L.I., on August 4, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William. Devoted mother of Roseann, Janet, Linda, Billy, Donna, Paula, Robert, Caroline and Darlene. Loving sister of Lillian Kanning. Also survived by 22 grandchildren and 3 great granddaughters. Reposing at the Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square. Funeral, Saturday 10:00AM. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth. Visiting hours, Friday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Kujan, Frank KUJAN-Frank, on August 3, 2005, of Pt. Washington, NY. Beloved husband of Joan (nee DiLeo). Loving father of Gary (Margaret), Pamela Gil (Joseph). Cherished grandfather of Robert, Kristin and Sean. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 2-4 and 79PM Friday. Funeral Mass, 9:30AM Saturday at St. Peter of Alcantara R.C. Church. Interment, Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Malone, Dolores MALONE-Dolores, formerly of Dix Hills, on August 2, 2005. Beloved mother of Laurette, Douglas, Nadine, Brian and the late Kevin. Cherished grandmother. Dear sister of Fred. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R. BoydCaratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY, on Sunday from 2:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:30PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at St. Matthew's R.C. Church at 9:45AM. Interment private. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Mauser, Ann MAUSER-Ann, formerly of Lindenhurst, L.I., on August 3, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Walter C. Mauser. Devoted mother of Roger A. Mauser, Robin Shine and the late Dennis Mauser. Dear sister of Grace Twiford. Cherished grandmother of Reed Mauser, Conor Shine, Katie Shine, Garrett Mauser and Cody Mauser. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.) Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Saturday 9:45AM at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Babylon, L.I. Interment, Breslau Cemetery, Lindenhurst, L.I. Visiting, Friday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Murphy, Marie C. MURPHY-Marie C., on August 4, 2005 of Woodbury, NY formerly of West Palm Beach, FL. Beloved wife of Felix. Loving mother of Kathleen Bracken, James and Dennis. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Timothy, Mark, James and the late Brian. Devoted great-grandmother of seven great granddaughters. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Rd., Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45AM at St. Edward The Confessor Church, 205 Jackson Ave., Syosset, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Parry, Florence L. PARRY-Florence L., of Ronkonkoma, NY, on August 3, 2005 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late James J. Loving mother of James R. and Stephen. Cherished sister of David, Edward, William, the late Robert, George, John and James Moir, Margie Dierker, Elizabeth Watt, Jane Hoolahan and the late Pat Bjertnes. Adoring grandmother of Janie, Helene, Stephen Kyle, and Gregg James Parry, and great grandmother of Jessica and Steven Zacharias, and Jacob, Justin, Angelina and Tyler Parry. Reposing, Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma. Funeral Mass, Friday 11:00AM, St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ronkonkoma. Interment following, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. 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. Racanelli Jr., Nicholas RACANELLI-Nicholas, Jr., of Fort Salonga, N.Y., on August 3, 2005 at the age of 58. Beloved husband of Corinne. Cherished father of Nicholas E. (Andrea), David, Damian and Matthew. Adored grandfather of Gianna Rose. Reposing, Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM at Commack Abbey Inc., 96 Commack Road, Commack, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday 10:45AM at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, East Northport, N.Y. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the American Heart Association Local, 125 East Bethpage Road, Plainview, N.Y. 11803. In his passing he will be deeply missed and will remain in our hearts forever. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Ross, Frances "Mickie" ROSS-Frances "Mickie", age 79, of Cape Canaveral, FL, formerly of Wantagh, NY on July 25, 2005. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Thomas; two sons, Thomas (Dorothy) Ross and William (Holly) Ross; a daughter Carol Ann (Louis) Brancato; a daughter-in-law, Lynne Ross; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Alan Ross of Rockaway, NJ. Donations in Mrs. Ross' memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Schwartz, Carol M. SCHWARTZ-Carol M., formerly of Baldwin, NY on August 4, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Karl R. Schwartz. Devoted mother of William Schwartz and Nancy Brooks. Cherished sister of Dorothy Cleary. Visiting Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM at Weigand Brothers Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45AM at St. Aidan's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005. Varall, Carolanne (Memoriam) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DAUGHTER CAROLANNE VARALL 8/5/1961 - 12/27/1985 Our love is always with you now and forever. Love, Mom, Dad and Family Published in Newsday on 8/5/2005.