OBITS: Newsday 10 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 Bottiglieri, Pat BOTTIGLIERI-Pat (Patsy) Former long time Inwood, NY resident and recently lived in Queensbury NY, on August 6 2005, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Carole Bottiglieri. Loving father of Patrick, Timothy and Noreen Ianniello. Cherished grandfather of three. Dear brother of Dominick, Mary Sinish, Caroline Velocci, Lucy, Annette Politano and Louis and survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation and Mass in Queensbury, NY. Memorial service will be at Trinity Church Hewlett, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Buxbaum, Barry BUXBAUM-Barry, age 59, of Trumbull, CT, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 8, 2005. Born on June 18, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY to Stanley and the late Maria Buxbaum, he was a longtime resident of New York before moving to Trumbull eleven years ago. In addition to his loving wife of 31 years, Roni, he is survived by his adoring children Andrew and Summer, Matthew, Adam and Christen, and his grandson Jacob. Barry graduated from Hofstra University and received his Masters Degree from New York University and the Wharton School of Business. Barry was a passionate golfer, a lover of movies and an avid fan of the New York Giants. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday (today), August 10, 2005 in the Rodeph Sholom Cemetery, Kings Highway, Fairfield, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. The Abraham L. Green & Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Rd., Fairfield, is in care of arrangements. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Carr, Francis J. CARR-Francis J., of Plantation, FL, formerly of Long Island, NY, on August 7, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary Anne Downing Carr. Loving father of John and Frank Carr. Dear brother of Kathleen and Richard Carr. Visiting, Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:30AM, Holy Spirit R.C. Church, New Hyde Park, NY. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Cooney, Dorothy Susan (Beck) COONEY-Dorothy Susan (nee Beck), age 50, of Coram, formerly of Huntington, on August 8, 2005. Beloved wife of John. Devoted mother of Michelle and Jennifer. Loving daughter of Bernard and the late Dorothy Beck. Cherished sister of Clyde Beck, Paul Beck, Jerry Beck and Tony Beck. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Reposing at Marinello Funeral Home, Inc., 493 Middle Country Road, Coram. Services in the Funeral Home, Friday, 8PM and Saturday 9:30AM followed by cremation at Washington Memorial Park. Visitation, Thursday, 79PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Cunningham, Mary T. (Joyce) CUNNINGHAM-Mary T. (nee Joyce). Native of County Galway, Ireland on August 8, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph (retired Lieutenant NYPD). Loving mother of Eileen Cunningham-Ambery (Captain NYPD) and her husband George, and Joseph and his wife Johanna. Adored Nana of Alana, George, Shannon, and Jane. Fond sister and aunt. Reposing at Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, 3646 Bell Blvd., Bayside. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, 9:45am, St. Anastasia RC Church, 245th Street and Northern Boulevard, Douglaston. Entombment Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting Thursday and Friday, 2-5 and 710pm. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. DiGeronimo, Hannalore (Lori) DiGERONIMO-Hannalore (Lori) of East Moriches, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2005. Cherished wife of Jerry. She leaves behind many loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donationas can be made to; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 560 Sylvan Ave., Engelwood Cliffs, NJ 07362. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Gallagher, Eileen GALLAGHER-Eileen, of Pt. Jefferson Station, on August 8, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Patricia Nulty and Eileen Lamantia. Dear mother-in-law of Thomas Nulty. Cherished grandmother of Douglas, Donna and David Nulty. Dear sister of Ann Hackett, Virginia Robley, Patricia Coyle and Martin Coyle. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Road, Setauket. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-10PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 11AM at St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Gallagher, Margery E. (Memoriam) MARGERY E. GALLAGHER 8/10/1924 - 6/8/2004 Happy Birthday, Mom. May you always know how truly missed you are. Every day is a struggle. There were so many more things I wanted to share with you. I have only memories now. I keep them close to me always. You were the most precious gift of all. May you be at peace now and forever. You'll always be my hero. God Bless You. Loving You Always, Your baby, Karen Mary. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Griffin, Rosemary (Poppe) GRIFFIN-Rosemary (Poppe), of Great Neck, NY, on August 9, 2005. Beloved mother of Richard, Neil, Chris, Jim, Paul and Steve. Loving grandmother of Paul, Matt, Katie, Kevin, Dana and Schuyler. Visiting in The Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home, Little Neck Pkwy. and Northern Blvd. in Little Neck on Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday in St. Anastasia R.C. Church, Douglaston. Interment, All Saints Cemetery, Great Neck. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Henry, James Thomas HENRY-James Thomas. Beloved husband of Maritza. Devoted father of James Antonio. Fond brother of Bobby and Lois Frear. Loving son-in-law of Hilda Marchante. Reposing at Donza Funeral Home, 333 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 10:30am, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Inwood. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Visiting hours, Wednesday and Thursday 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:30pm. He was a 36 year member of Meadowmere Park Fire Department. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Hyde, Aidan Alex HYDE-Aidan Alex, of Lindenhurst, on August 7, 2005, age 2 years old. Precious son of Tony and Daniele. Aidan went to be an angel with his big sister Alexis. He is missed by his brothers, Anthony Jr., Brendan, and Zachary, and his proud grandparents, Frank and the late Helene Ruggio, and Bernie and Harry Hyde. Cherished god son of Kristen and Anthony. Aidan will be missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Johnstons' Wellwood Funeral Home, 305 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Lindenhurst. Interment to follow Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. Jones, John W. (Memoriam) JOHN W. JONES 02/26/12 - 08/10/97 "Jonesy", It's been eight years and not a day goes by that someone does't talk about you or use one of your cliches such as "rotten sacks" or "gimme a kiss til Tuesday". Your family has grown and you live on thru the kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Give Mom a hug and take care of her for us. We miss you and Love you both. Your Loving Family Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Kelly, Brian KELLY-Brian, suddenly on August 7, 2005, of Bay Ridge, NY, formerly of Bellmore, NY, at the age of 47. Beloved son of Charles and Betty Kelly, of Wisconsin. Loving brother of Patty Rothfritz (Rick), Liz Pieters (Bob), Frank (Erin) and Bill (Lisa). Survived by many nieces and nephews. Member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 28. Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc. North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark), Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Monday, August 15, from 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Religious Service, Tuesday 11AM at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Klug, Ernest H. KLUG-Ernest H., of Northport, on August 8, 2005, in his 89th year. Proud World War II Navy Veteran who served on PT boats in the South Pacific. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Ernest R. and Robert J. and daughters in law Joan and Sandra. Cherished grandfather of Ernest J. and his wife Joann, Eric, Kristen and Kevin. Devoted great grandfather of Sarah Jo and Isabella Jo. Reposing, Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Northport American Legion Post #694 Service, Wednesday 7:30AM. Mass, Thursday 12 noon at St. Philip Neri Church, Northport. Interment, Genola Rural Cemetery, East Northport. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Research in Ernest's memory appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Lanzaro, Robert C. LANZARO-Robert C. of Elmont on August 8, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Brandine). Dear father of Joan McLellan (Ed), Robert, Michael (Denise) Chris (Ed). Cherished grandfather of Lisa, Jenna, Nicole, Jacqueline and Gabrielle. Brother of Lucille Sullivan. Brother-in-law of Marie and Phil Luongo and Michael and Rosalie Brandine. Friend of Danielle Lamarre, his gentle caregiver and Crystal his dear companion and pet. Reposing at the Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, this evening 710pm, Thursday 2-5 and 7-10pm. Mass of the Resurrection, Friday, 10:30am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Elmont. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to The American Cancer Society or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Larkin, John F. LARKIN-John F., of Hicksville, NY, on August 8, 2005, in his 87th year. Life Member of Hicksville Fire Department. Beloved husband of the late Marion. Loving father of Maureen Rohrbacker, Edward, Jeffrey, Eugene and Robert Larkin. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Kristy, Kelly, Joseph, Megan, Ryan, Lauren and Connor, and great grandfather of Cole, Brandon and Ethan. Cremation private. Memorial Visiting at Mother Teresa Tribute Center, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, Wednesday, August 10, 2005 from 5 to 6PM. Religious Service, 5:30PM. Arrangements entrusted to Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Leccese, Albert LECCESE-Albert of Freeport on August 9, 2005. Beloved father of Joseph (Stephanie), Cooky, Theresa Vallone (Joseph), Michael J. (Donna). Loving grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of five. Family will receive friends at Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (Co. So. Ocean Ave.) Freeport. Funeral service Friday 10AM Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Visiting, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Lee, Robert C. LEE-Robert C., of Mastic Beach, LI, on August 8, 2005. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Devoted father of Deborah (Edward) Remsen and Suzanne (Henry) Lee-Allen, and stepfather of Robert and Richard Jaeckel. Loving son of Anna. Cherished grandfather of Jessica and Heather Remsen. Dear brother of Ronald. Service, Towers Funeral Home Inc, Long Beach and Foxhurst Rds., Oceanside, LI, Thursday 10AM. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Interment, Greenfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Victory Junction Gang Camp, 2400 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317 would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Lindenbaum, Fern LINDENBAUM-Fern, of Glen Cove, New York, passed away on August 7, 2005, at age 51 after a long battle with Leukemia (CLL). Beloved wife of Marty for 29 years. Devoted mother of Matt and Jason. Cherished daughter of Pauline Langer. Dear sister to Irwin Langer. Survived by many loving relatives and adored friends. Graduate of Binghamton University with a masters in education, she was a substitute teacher in the Glen Cove Public School system and an active volunteer at Congregation Tifereth Israel Synagogue in Glen Cove. In addition, she served for many years in the Sisterhood and Hadassah, in various capacities. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 10th at Gutterman's Funeral Home, 8000 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury at 3:00PM. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers may be sent to either: Congregation Tifereth Israel, Glen Cove, NY 11542, in Memory of Fern Lindenbaum, or check payable to: Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030, in memory of Fern Lindenbaum. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Mangano, Leonardo MANGANO-Leonardo of East Meadow, NY on August 3, 2005. Beloved husband of Bobbie (nee Mc Laughlin). Devoted father of Lorraine Bracero, Leo Mangano, Jr., Maryann Corrarino, Donna Marmo, Dino Mangano and Dina Foerster. Cherished grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of two. Mr. Mangano was an Ex-Captain of the Roosevelt FD and a member of the Roosevelt Exempt and the American Legion, Levittown, NY. Visiting at the Charles O'Shea Funeral Homes, Wed. and Thursday 2-5PM, 7-10PM 2515 North Jerusalem Rd. East Meadow (Exit 25N, SS Pkwy). Funeral Mass St Raphael's RCC Friday 9:00AM. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Nevola, Bernice R. NEVOLA-Bernice R. of Fresno, CA, in her 78th year (formerly of Levittown). Devoted mother of Margaret Brock, Nancy Kneisel and Alfred. Dear sister of Teresa Savalak. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Martin, Dyana, Cynthia, Timothy, Carolyn, Thomas and Joseph. Treasured great-grandmother of Carissa, Kevin, Dillan and Tristan. Friends may call on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9:30pm at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel, 2786, Hempstead Tpke (3 blks E. of Wantagh Pkwy). Memorial Mass, Friday, 11am, St. Bernard RC Church, Levittown. Entombment, St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Prainito, Denise Louise PRAINITO-Denise Louise, of Levittown on August 8, 2005. Devoted daughter of Anthony and Kay. Loving sister of Annette Lagan (Edward), Dean (Alison) and Anthony II (Courtney Teer). Cherished granddaughter of Helen DeMarco and the late Nick, Marion Milner and the late Jack and Erna Prainito and the late Matthew. Beloved aunt of Bryan Lagan, Alicia and Christopher Prainito. Proud godmother of Amanda Lagan, Hunter Landolfi and Vincent. Dear goddaughter of the late Sam Arezzi. She will be missed by her Yorkie, Tinker Belle. Friends may call Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 blocks east of the Wantagh Pkwy). Religious Service, Thursday 10:30AM at Hicksville United Methodist Church. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Young Autism Program Charitable Foundation (YAPCF), 90 Air Park Drive, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, in her memory would be appreciated. Published in Newsday from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. Ripps, Hortense (Memoriam) HORTENSE RIPPS August 10, 1922 - April 27, 2000 You are always in our hearts. We miss you very much. Love Forever, Morris, Carol, Melissa, Geoff, Eric and Brian Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Roche, Dolores A. ROCHE-Dolores A. on August 7, 2005 of Miller Place, LI. Beloved wife of Nicholas J. Loving mother of Denise Kremens and Doreen Schaal and her husband Richard. Cherished grandmother of Megan, Richard, Ryan and Kaitlyn. Adored sister of Henry Schwint, Helen VanNattan, Cathleen Pearson and the late Frances Veitinger and Theodora Schwint. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A. Miller Place, LI. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 and 79PM. Funeral Mass, Friday 10:30AM at St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Rocky Point, LI. Internment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Sini, Anthony SINI-Anthony, age 96, of Rocky Point, NY and Indian Lake Est., FL, passed on August 8, 2005. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 11th, 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Rocky Point Funeral Home, 603 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY. Final Viewing on Friday, August 12th at 8:30AM. Interment at Sea View Cemetery, Mt. Sinai, NY, following the funeral mass at St. Anthony's Church in Rocky Point on Friday at 9:30AM. Published in Newsday from 8/10/2005 - 8/11/2005. Tomko, Agnes J. TOMKO-Agnes J., on August 8, 2005, age 84, of Bay Shore, LI. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving father of John (Barbara), Anne Mathis (Dennis), and the late George, Jr. Dear mother-inlaw of Madeline Tomko. Cherished grandmother of Stacey, Eric and Adam. Devoted sister of Ann and Marion. Visiting at Overton Funeral Home, 172 Main St., Islip, LI, Wednesday from 9-10:30AM. Funeral Mass, St. Patrick R.C. Church, Bayshore, Wednesday 11:00AM. Interment is private. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005. Wicks, Paul C. WICKS-Paul C., of Levittown, LI, on August 8, 2005. Loving father of Roxanne Semick, James and Paul. Cherished grandfather of James, Danielle, Melissa, Paul, Joseph and Heather. Adored brother of Frederick Wicks. Reposing after 2PM Thursday, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS Pkwy), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Friday 10AM, St. James R.C. Church, Seaford, N.Y. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y. Family will receive friends, Thursday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Published in Newsday on 8/10/2005.