OBITS: Newsday 7 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 Anderson, Hazel C. ANDERSON-Hazel C., of East Patchogue, N.Y., formerly of East Islip, N.Y., on August 6, 2005, in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother of Diane, Patricia Murphy, and Nancy. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Cory, Chris and Holly. Reposing, Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home, 1320 Lakeland Ave., Bohemia, N.Y. Funeral, Tuesday, 10 AM. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, N.Y. Visiting Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Benneche, David J. BENNECHE-David J., at age 81, on August 6, 2005. Dearest father of David, Jr., Thomas (Joyce), and Chris (Kara). Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Thomas, Luke, Hannah, and Kasey. Reposing after 2 PM, Tuesday, at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N, S.S. Pkwy.), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 AM, at St. Bernard's R.C. Church, Levittown. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y. Family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Boris, Bernard W. (Memoriam) BERNARD W. BORIS Passed 8/7/70 35 Long Years, Never to be forgotten You are everything in the world My Love My Love, Harriet and Family Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Brooks, Jennifer L. (Memoriam) JENNIFER L. BROOKS 8/7/1986 - 9/6/2003 Happy Birthday in Heaven. Far apart but always together in heart. We love and miss you very much. Love Always, Your Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Buonavita, Joseph G. (Memoriam) JOSEPH G. BUONAVITA 12/14/68 - 8/7/88 Forever in our hearts. We miss you so much. Love, Mom and Dad, Gary, Vincent, Stephen, Gregg and family Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Cassano, MaryAnn CASSANO-MaryAnn, on August 5, 2005. Beloved mother of Julie Ferrara and John Cassano. Devoted sister of Marcy Solomita and Carol Walsh. Beloved Giga of Noelle and Vincent. Reposing at Massapequa Funeral Home, 1050 Park Boulevard, Massapequa Park, Sunday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 10 AM, at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Coan, Charles M. "Charlie" COAN-Charles M. "Charlie", a 34 year resident of Oceanside, on July 29, 2005, after a long battle with cancer. Born on October 13, 1954. Beloved son of Myra Goldfarb. Devoted father of Andrew and Dierdre. Dear brother of Glenn (Judy) Coan, Ronald (Diane) Coan, Steven Goldfarb and Beth (Kevin) Callahan. Survived by additional family in New York and Maryland and countless friends. Charlie loved classic rock music, classic comedies and television, most notably, The Beatles, Star Trek, Superman and The Three Stooges. He was a chef for "Associated" for 15 years. Charlie is best known for his ability to bring a smile to everyone's face, he always had a joke to share. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Curry, John F. CURRY-John F. of Freeport suddenly on August 3, 2005. Beloved husband of Bernedette. Loving father of Mary, Jennifer and Katie. Dear father-in-law of Patrick Gallagher and Jonathan Teda. Fond grandfather of three. Family will receive friends at Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (Co. So. Ocean Ave.), Freeport. Funeral Mass Monday, 9:30am, Our Holy Redeemer RC Church. Cremation Private. Visiting Sunday 2-4, 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers contributions to Deborah Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 820, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Dawkins, Mary J. (Memoriam) MARY J. DAWKINS 8/7/21 - 8/19/98 Happy Birthday Nanny! Made many happy birthdays for us. Love, Me! Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Erickson, Eugene F. ERICKSON-Eugene F., on August 6, 2005, of North Babylon (Retired Local #282 Teamsters, Vice President of North Eastern Arms Collectors Association and Motorcyclist for 35 years). Devoted husband of Maureen. Devoted father of Daniel (Tina). Cherished grandfather of Matthew. Dear brother of Carol Erickson. Friends may visit at the Claude R. BoydSpencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main Street, Babylon Village, on Sunday and Monday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Religious Service, 8 PM, Monday, at the funeral home. Funeral, 11 AM, Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Falvo, Marie FALVO-Marie, formerly of Garden City Park, NY was born on November 18, 1925 in Italy and peacefully passed away on July 31, 2005 in Lewisville, TX. Marie was a dedicated mother and wife. She worked as a salesperson for Abraham & Strauss and then Macy's. She was also a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary Post 120; she also enjoyed sewing, floral arranging, cooking, gardening and traveling with her husband. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Anthony Falvo and parents, Antonio & Rosaria Piraino. She is survived by sons, Bruno Falvo and wife Jane; Anthony Falvo and wife Kathie; daughter, Susan Schabel and husband Bob; sister Lena Grandin and husband Jack; brothers, Carlo Piraino, Pietro Piraino and wife Joyce; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Viewing will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, August 8, 2005 at St. Phillip the Apostle Church, 1897 W. Main St., Lewisville, TX 75067 followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. There will be a Memorial Service at Hearthstone Assisted Living on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 1:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the VFW. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Feeney, Rosetta A. FEENEY-Rosetta A., of Douglaston, N.Y., on August 4, 2005. Wife of the late John J., mother of Peter J. and the late William F. Also survived by daughter-in-law Mira, and grandchildren, Molly, Rebecca, and Elizabeth Rose. Visiting at the Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc. Funeral Home, Little Neck Pkwy. & Northern Blvd., Little Neck, N.Y., on Sunday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 9:45 AM, in St. Anastasia Church in Douglaston. Interment, Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Ferraiole, James A. FERRAIOLE-James A., of Smithtown, on August 6, 2005. Beloved husband of Renee. Loving father of James (Paulette), Richard (Helen), Thomas (Ann Marie), and Renee Russo (Peter). Cherished grandfather of 8 and greatgrandfather of 1. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 East Main Street, Smithtown. Funeral Mass, St. Patrick's R.C. Church, 9:45 AM, Wednesday. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Visiting Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Gelke, Anne Regan GELKE-Anne Regan, age 93, of Manhasset, N.Y., died peacefully August 4, 2005, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Richard H., loving mother of Nancy McGivney, John, Robert, Gerard and the late Richard H. Gelke, Jr. Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren and a greatgranddaughter. In repose at Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, Sunday, 7-9 PM, and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10 AM, St. Mary's R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y. Published in Newsday from 8/6/2005 - 8/7/2005. Giordano, Goldie (Chakiry) GIORDANO-Goldie (nee Chakiry), on August 4, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Loving mother of Vincent and Lyn, Ronald and Linda and the late Christopher. Cherished grandmother of Christian, Christina, Gregory, Eileen, Jacqueline, Nicholas and great-grandfather of Sydney, Alexis and Tara. Reposing at the Frederick Funeral Home of Flushing, Northern Blvd. at 193rd St. Visiting hours Monday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services Tuesday, 9 AM, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Entombment, Nassau Knolls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 196-10 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11358, Building For Our Future. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Graziose, Angelina GRAZIOSE-Angelina, on August 5, 2005, of Locust Valley, N.Y. Dear sister of Lillian Pompa of Calif., the late Mary Valenzese and Jennie Colosanti; also 3 loving nieces and 1 nephew. Reposing at the Marcus L. Bianconi Funeral Home, Ltd., 62 Cedar Swamp Rd., Glen Cove. Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Rocco, Glen Cove, Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at 9:30 AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y. Visitation, Monday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Greene, Raymond GREENE-Raymond, of Northport, N.Y., on August 5, 2005. Beloved son of Donna. Beloved grandson of Barbara Freris and Charles Barker. Beloved nephew of Joan Madison, Michelle Freris, James Freris, and Michael Freris. Beloved godson of JoAnn and Tony DiMaso; beloved friend of Anthony and Angela DiMaso. Reposing at Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport, N.Y., on Sunday, 7-9 PM, Monday, 2-5 PM and 7-9 PM. A Religious Service will be held at the funeral home at 8 PM on Monday. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Gregory, James David GREGORY-James David, 74, of Oak Island, N.C., died Friday, August 5, 2005. A Prayer Service will be held 2 PM, Monday at CrumplerHoneycutt Funeral Home, with Father Phil Tighe officiating. Burial will follow in the Clinton Cemetery. Mr. Gregory was the widower of Grace Irene Rogers Gregory and the son of the late John and Ruth Oates Gregory. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines having served in the Korean War. He was a retired maintenance supervisor at Pilgrim State Hospital. Surviving are 2 sons, Scott Gregory of Wilmington, David Gregory of Supply, 1 daughter, Debbie Hanny of Riverhead, N.Y., 1 grandson, John Gregory, 3 great-grandchildren, and 1 brother, Bobby Gregory of Atlanta, Ga. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Crumpler-Honeycutt. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Griffiths, Frederick J. GRIFFITHS-Frederick J., Sr., of Wantagh, on August 4, 2005. Beloved husband of Lillian Ruth Griffiths. Devoted father of Frederick (Barbara), Carol Perry (Bob), Gay Ng, and Barry Griffiths, Sr. (Sandy). Loving grandfather of Barry, Jr., Christopher, and Joy and great-grandfather of Ashley, Robert, and Adam. Funeral Services, Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to N.Y. Children's School for the Deaf, 555 Knollwood, White Plains, NY 10603, will be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Haff, Susan M. HAFF-Susan M., on August 5, 2005, of Bay Shore. Beloved wife of Curtis. Dear daughter of Dan and stepdaughter of Virginia. Dear sister of Judy and Melinda. Loving daughter-in-law of Alice. Visiting hours 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM, Sunday and Monday; Religious Service, 8 PM, Monday, at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main St., Babylon Village. Funeral, 11 AM, Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Hughes, Geraldine Ann HUGHES-Geraldine Ann, of Brentwood, on August 3, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Daniel (Dave). Loving mother of Daniel Hughes, Geri Scalone, Patrick Hughes, Eileen LaNasa, Thomas Hughes, Susan Hughes, Dorothy HughesFriedman, and Kathryn Hughes. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Katie, Jenny, Lauren, Kaitlin, Samantha, Andrew, Jack, Christine, Molly, Jason, Ryan, Meghan, Sean, Patrick, and Colin, and great-grandmother of Sarah, Joey, and Halle. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes Inc., 571 Suffolk Avenue, Brentwood. Funeral Mass Monday 10:30 AM at St. Anne's R.C. Church, Brentwood. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday from 8/6/2005 - 8/7/2005. Kaiser, Elizabeth KAISER-Elizabeth on August 4, 2005 of East Patchogue. Beloved wife of Harry. Devoted mother of Peter, Michael, Regina Hogan and Elizabeth Kaiser. Dear sister of Irene Crosby. Cherished grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of 17. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Lucia & Orlando Funeral Home, 326 East Main Street, Patchogue. Mass Monday 10 AM at St. Joseph the Worker Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Kaplan, Rebecca KAPLAN-Rebecca, 84, of Oakdale, L.I., on August 5, 2005. Longtime secretary at Thomas Jefferson High School, Brooklyn. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Stephen (Roberta), Stuart and the late Beverly Kaplan. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, David and Cheryl. Dear sister of Charlotte Bleicher and sister-in-law of Lillian (Buddy) Goldston. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, West Sayville. Graveside Service, 1 PM, Monday at New Montefiore Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Keller, Richard P. KELLER-Richard P., of Levittown, on August 6, 2005. Beloved husband of Audrey. Devoted father of William (Noreen) and Mark (Patricia). Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Kristin, Michael, Patrick, Janell, Timothy, and Nathan. Friends may call Monday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Turnpike (2 blocks east of the Wantagh Parkway). Religious Service, Monday, 7:30 PM, Rev. Dr. Theodore S. Grant officiating. Interment, Abbington Hills Cemetery, Clark Summit, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations to Levittown Community Church, 100 Periwinkle Road, Levittown, NY 11756, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Maher, Theresa (Speckman) MAHER-Theresa (nee Speckman), on August 6, 2005, of Wading River. Beloved wife of John. Cherished sister of Penny, Pat, Gail, Pam and Raymond. Also survived by many sisters and brothers-inlaw, nieces and nephews. Reposing, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Monday, Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Route 25A, Wading River. Celebration of Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, St. John the Baptist Church, Wading River. Interment to follow at Wading River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to your favorite charity. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Perry, Lawrence J. PERRY-Lawrence J., on August 6, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary. Dearest father of Lawrence (Diane), Patricia Kozak (Michael), and John Mcenaney (Diann). Loving grandfather of Michael, Kayla, John, Calvin, Bryan, and Brendan. Reposing after 7 PM, Sunday, at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N, S.S. Pkwy.), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10 AM, at St. James Church, Seaford. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday, 710 PM, and Monday, 2-5 & 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Rodney, Vinette Veronica (Memoriam) VINETTE VERONICA RODNEY (NEE HARRISON) June 16, 1963 - August 8, 2003 It's been two years with out you, but the pain did not subside. I miss your smiles, your laughter, your firm, but ever so tender embrace. The joy you brought to my life it's hard to image, there was a time when we were total strangers. Your were so easy to love and gave so much love it return. I will never forget you, until we meet again. Rest In Peace, My Darling Wife, My Partner, My Girlfriend, I Will Always Love You. Your Husband Noel Sr. (Georgie) Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Rodney, Vinette Veronica (Memoriam) VINETTE VERONICA RODNEY (NEE HARRISON) June 16, 1963 - August 8, 2003 It's been two years and we still miss you like crazy. The house is much quieter with out you to fill it with you laughter, a joke, or some story form your childhood to make us laugh. It's almost as if we are waiting for you to come back from some trip to restore the balance, we only hope you can see us and are proud of us. We miss you so much mommy, and wish to see you again one day. Until we do, we'll stay strong because we know that's what you'd want. Your Loving Daughter & Son, Noelyn & Noel Rodney Jr. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Rogers, Ann M. ROGERS-Ann M., of Williston Park, N.Y., on August 5, 2005. Beloved wife of Thomas. Devoted mother of Maureen Rogers, Megan Adams and her husband, Howard, Marianne Lobaccaro and her husband, Michael, Thomas and his wife, Leslie. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Dear sister of Catherine Hennelly. Member of St. Aidan's Rosary Altar Society, Knights of Columbus - New Hyde Park Council Columbiettes and the Mineola and New Hyde Park Senior Citizens. Visiting Monday and Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, N.Y. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10 AM, St. Aidan's R.C. Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann's memory to a charity of your own choice would be deeply appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Roland, Frederick L. ROLAND-Frederick L., born October 10, 1926, died August 5, 2005. Beloved father of Daniel, Stephen, William, Robert, Peter, Mary, and Therese Mikulus. Adored grandfather of Joseph, Danielle, Melissa, Andrew, Nicole, Jason, William, Casey, Rachael, Daniel, Valerie, Alexa, PJ, and Lauren. Husband of first wife, Kathleen, and late wife, Janice. He will be missed. Viewing Sunday and Monday, 2-5 and 7-10 PM, at O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, N.Y. Funeral, Tuesday, 11 AM, at St. Brigid R.C. Church, 75 Post Ave., Westbury, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Rosenzweig, Ely ROSENZWEIG-Ely, 88, beloved husband of the late Barbara, devoted father of Sue, Larry, Charles, Ellen, and Jodi, cherished grandfather of Amy, Mike, Brad, Katie, Matthew, Alex, Jackie, Daniel, and Ben, great-grandfather of Ian, and loving brotherin-law and uncle, died on August 5, 2005. Formerly of Syosset, N.Y., Ely's unselfish love and devotion to his family will be missed by all. Graveside Services will be held Sunday, August 7th, at 1:30 PM, Hungarian Union Fields, Cypress Hills, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Somma Sr., Edward SOMMA-Edward, Sr., of Babylon Village, L.I., in his 78th year, on August 5, 2005. Beloved husband of Dolores Somma. Devoted father of Rosemarie Quinn, Edward Somma, Jr., Dolores Bolton, Christine Foster, and the late Ralph Somma. Dear brother of Evelyn Grisaffi and Vincent Somma. Cherished grandfather of eight. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Highway (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Causeway). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 9:45 AM, at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Babylon, L.I. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, L.I. Visiting Monday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward's name may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Steuer, Chrissy Kadnar (Memoriam) CHRISSY KADNAR STEUER 2nd Anniversary in Heaven You are always right here in our hearts. We love you, our Chrissy Angel. Your Loving Family Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005. Usherson, Paulina Pearl USHERSON-Paulina Pearl, 74 of Floral Park. Devoted wife of Murray. Loving mother of Joyce, Irene (deceased) and Fredric; grandmother of Daniel, Rebakah, Brian, Jessica, Ashley and Adam; great-grandmother of Ian. Nurturing youngest sister of Irving (deceased), Herman and Roslyn. Dedicated receptionist for the North Hempstead Country Club. Services at Boulevard-Riverside Chapels, 1450 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557 (516) 295-3100 on Sunday, August 7, 2005 at 1:30PM. Burial at Beth David Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/7/2005.