OBITS: Newsday 11 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 Aronica, Salvatore T. ARONICA-Salvatore T., of Hawley, PA, on August 8, 2005. Beloved husband of Josephine. Loving father of Joseph Aronica, Judith Wessells, Jonathon Aronica and Salvatore Piazza. Dear grandfather of Nicholas, Jack, Noelle, Christian, Noah, Jameson, Salvatore and Michael. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Road, Setauket. Visiting Thursday 2-4 and 7-10PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 10AM at Infant Jesus RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Joseph Piazza Leukemia Fund, 2186 Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley, PA, 18428 would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Brady, Gerard David BRADY-Gerard David, 51, of Islip Terrace, LI, on August 8, 2005. Proud retired detective for the New York City Police Department, 103 Precinct. Dedicated Police Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Northport. Beloved husband of Therese M. Brady. Loving father of Sarah, Brendan, Colin and Brigid Brady. Adored son of the late Eugene and Irene Brady. Dear brother of Patricia Patnode, John Brady and the late Jeanette Brady and Eugene Brady. Cherished uncle of Stephen Patnode and Sheila Patnode. Fond son-in-law of George and Mary Feeney. Dear brother-in-law MaryRose Feeney, Raymond Patnode and the late Patricia Feeney. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (« mile West of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Peter the Apostle RC Church, Islip Terrace, LI, Saturday 9:30AM. Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay Shore, LI. Visiting, Thursday 7-9:30PM and Friday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Calise, Michael A. (Memoriam) MICHAEL A. CALISE 6/23/45 - 8/11/01 Dad, you are in our thoughts & dreams everyday that passes. We hold your memories in our hearts forever. Hugs & Kisses to Heaven - from Here on Earth. All our love, Mommy, Tracey, Michael & Joy. XOXOXOXO Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Capello, Frank W. CAPELLO-Frank W. of Medford, NY August 10, 2005 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Rita. Loving father of Frank Szap, Tina Silvestri and father-in-law of Antionette and Sal. Dear brother of Veronica Olsziewski, Roseann Rizzuto, the late Mary Robinson, Katherine and Thomas Capello. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Daniel and Anna. Also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. Reposing Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, where a Religious Service will be held Friday 3 PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45 AM at St. Sylvester's RC Church, Medford. Interment following Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing. Visiting Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Capie, Alvera CAPIE-Alvera Frederica (aka Boobsey, nee Legerlotz), age 77, wife of the late Dr. Robert M. Capie passed away peacefully at home Wednesday August 10, 2005. "Boobsey" was lifelong resident of Babylon. Devoted mother of Susan Capie Monda and husband Ken, Nancy Capie Lia and husband Greg, Bob Capie and wife Jeanne, Jim Capie and wife Jessica, Claudia Capie Friszell and the late Frank Capie. Loving grandmother of Melissa, Julie, Jim and Christopher Capie, Kaitlin Moda, Rachel Lia, Victoria and James Friszell, Claudia Lewis and the late Marc F. Lewis. She cherished her many other family and friends. Friends may visit at he Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street, Babylon Village on Friday 2-4:30 and 79:30PM. Service Saturday 10AM. Interment North Babylon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Good Shepherd Hospice. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Capone, Margaret CAPONE-Margaret (Peggy), 75, of East Patchogue, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 9, 2005. Beloved mother of Linda Capone Claussen, Karen Allegretti, Joanne Moore, Kathleen Daley and William Capone. Loving grandmother of Richard, Tara, William, Andrew, Kristin, Christopher, Ryan, Amanda and Timothy. She is also survived by her four sons-in-law, daughterin-law, sister-in-law, niece and nephew. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Angelo Capone. Visiting will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Lucia Orlando Funeral Home, 326 East Main St., Patchogue. Mass Friday 10AM at St. Joseph The Worker Church, East Patchogue. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Brookhaven Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Chuipek, Stephen L. CHUIPEK-Stephen L. of Ridley Park, PA, formerly of Wantagh, NY on August 6, 2005. Beloved husband of Ann T. (nee Silletto). Loving father of Catherine A. Chuipek and Stephanie A. Chuipek (James W. Byers). Dear grandfather of Maria, Chip and Annie Byers. Relatives and friends are invited to Stephen's Life Celebration 11am Thursday August 11th at Notre Dame deLourdes RC Church, Fairview Rd. and Michigan Ave., Swarthmore, PA. Funeral Mass, 12pm. Interment, SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Stephens name to the above mentioned church. Family service by James F. Knoetgen of Morton (610)544-0600. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Crowe, James CROWE-James, of Mt. Sinai, on August 9, 2005. Beloved son of the late Barbara and Cornelius Crowe. Loving brother of Carolyn, Larry, Kenneth, Linda and Robert. Dear nephew of Carol Simek. Beloved brother-in-law of Andrew, Dianne, Elizabeth, Scott and Rachel. Loving uncle of Christine, Peter, Denise, Kenny, Brian, John, Mary, Sean, Timothy, Kenny Jr., Scott, Barbara, Justin, Billy and Madison. Great-uncle of Alyssa. Member of Local 45 Carpenters Union, Moose Lodge #1379 of Mt. Sinai, B.P.O.E. and the Polish Club. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Rd., Setauket. Visiting, Thursday, 7-10 PM, and Friday, 2-4 & 7-10 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, 9 AM at Infant Jesus R.C. Church. Cremation, Washington Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Cyran, Anna CYRAN-Anna, entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of August 9, 2005. Anna Schaaff Cyran, widow of John J. Cyran. Residence, Moncks Corner, SC. Private Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, August 12, 2005 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Private Graveside Services will be conducted Monday, August 15, 2005 in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI, NY. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Palmetto Chapter of South Carolina, PO Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416-0459. Mrs. Cyran was born August 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Christopher and Catherine Schaaff. She was a retired accounting clerk and was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher J. Cyran and Dawn Cyran of Goose Creek, SC; a daughter, Catherine Cyran of Santa Monica, CA; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Feminella, Nicholas J. FEMINELLA-Nicholas J. of Sea Cliff, NY on August 9, 2005. Beloved husband of Kay Curley Feminella. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30AM, St. Boniface Martyr Church, Sea Cliff, NY. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Finamore, Lucille FINAMORE-Lucille, on August 9, 2005, now joining all her immediate family members who have gone before her, her husband, Jim, her parents, Gaetano and Donata, her sisters and brothers, Louise, Frances, Anna, Lynda, Fran, and Fred. Member of the V.F.W. Post #5253, Albertson, N.Y. Ladies Auxiliary and the Williston Park American Legion Post #144 Ladies Auxiliary. Visiting Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, N.Y. American Legion Service, Thursday, 7:30 PM. V.F.W. Service, Friday, 7:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 9:45 AM, at St. Aidan's R.C. Church. Entombment, St. John's Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Horton, Albert J. "Smokey" HORTON-Albert J. "Smokey", of Oyster Bay, NY, on August 9, 2005. Beloved brother of Mary Raggio, Dorothy LaPorte, Robert Horton, and the late Rosalie, Regina, George, Daniel, Esther and Rita. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and his cherished sweetheart Francine Feinstein, and her children Nina (Paul), Beth (Carl), and David (Beth), and six grandchildren. Visiting at the Francis P. Devine Funeral Home, Inc., Friday 3-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:00AM, St. Dominic's R.C. Chapel. Interment to follow, St. John's Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the North Shore Animal League. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Lesko, Donald S. LESKO-Donald S., on August 8, 2005, formerly of Glen Cove. Beloved son of the late Stanley and Clara Lesko. Loving brother of Drudy, April, Lisa, Chris and Carl. Cherished uncle of Krystle. Visiting Friday 7-9 P.M. at the O.B. Davis Funeral Home., Miller Place. NY. Services at 9:30AM at funeral home with interment to follow Saturday at Roslyn Cemetery, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Letsch, Garry R. (Memoriam) GARRY R. LETSCH 8/11/52 - 03/04/05 Happy Birthday Sweetheart! It has been five months without you and I miss you so very much. I miss your wonderful smile, your laughter, hugs and kisses. I know you are with the angels and your Mom. You were the best man a man could be. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. You will always be in my heart. I love you and will always cherish the time we had together. Till we see each other again. Remember I Love You. Love, Patty. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Letsch, Garry R. (Memoriam) GARRY R. LETSCH 8/11/52 - 3/4/05 Happy Birthday Baby It's been 5 months without you and I miss you so very much. I miss that wonderful smile, your laughter, your Hugs & Kisses. I know you are with the Angels and your Mom. You were the Best Man a Man could be. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. You will always be in my Heart and I will treasure every moment we had together. Till we meet again Remember I love you. Love Patty Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. LoPresti, Sonia M. LoPRESTI-Sonia M., on August 10, 2005, of Muttontown, LI. Beloved wife of Patrick. Loving mother of Linda DeVito (Martin) and Lorraine Bellio (John). Adoring Nonna of Morena , Mia and Ariana. Dear sister of Frank Ivanac (Rosie). Cherished aunt of Paul and Peter. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay, LI, Thursday and Friday 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass St. Dominic RC Chapel, Oyster Bay, Saturday 10 am. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to The Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 342 W 38th St., 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018 would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Maher, Ann V. "Nancy" (Meaney) MAHER-Ann V. "Nancy" (nee Meaney) of Southampton, formerly of Flushing, NY on August 9, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Maher. Loving mother of Michael Maher and Ann Normile; stepmother of Joanne Weis, Patricia Maloney, Kathleen Foley, Joseph C. Maher Jr., and Eileen Musso. Dear sister of John and Joseph Meaney and Sheila Martin. Cherished grandmother of 14. Reposing Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Brockett Funeral Home, 203 Hampton Rd., Southampton, NY. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30AM, St. Rosalie's RC Church, Hampton Bays. Interment, Sacred Hearts Cemetery, Southampton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to East End Hospice, PO Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Maloney, Beverly (Caburis) MALONEY-Beverly (nee Caburis) of Floral Park, NY on August 8, 2005, at the age of 53. Loving mother of Jennifer Lynn Maloney and Christopher Scott Maloney. Adored sister of Dean Caburis and Diane Vitale. Beloved niece of Helen Chinchinis and Michael Chinchinis. Reposing Basis Funeral Home, 27-12 23rd Ave., Astoria, NY Thursday 2-5 and 79PM. Funeral service Thursday 8PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 733 Third Avenue Floor 6, New York, NY 10017 would greatly appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Prufeta, Maureen C. PRUFETA-Maureen C., of East Northport, LI, on August 9, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Prufeta and loving mother of John Prufeta and his wife Patty, Robert Prufeta and his wife Christine. Cherished grandmother of Anthony, John, Tara and Michael. Sister of Katherine, Ethel, Gloria and Harry. Visiting Thursday 2-5 and 7-9pm at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Funeral Mass, Friday, 10:45am at St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, East Northport. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Quaderer, Rose E. QUADERER-Rose E., suddenly on August 8, 2005. Beloved wife of Joseph H. Loving mother of Joseph, John, Robert, Elizabeth Maestri, James, Thomas, Mary Pitts and the late Rose. Cherished grandmother of Claire, Kerin, Joseph, Stephen, Meaghan, Kevin, Ian, Elizabeth, John, David, Robert, Kayle and Cory. Friends may visit Thursday and Friday, 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Avenue, Floral Park (at RR Plaza). Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday 10AM at Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church. Cremation private. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Rice, Theresa RICE-Theresa, of N. Bellmore, NY, on August 9, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Owen J. Loving and caring mother of Mary Lane (John), Eugene (Michele), Brian (Karen), Tara Wigginton (Richard), Doreen McKenna (James), and Patrick (Tammy). Cherished grandmother of Brendan, Shannon, Mckenzie, Courtney, Owen, Meghan, Timmy, Conor, Liam, Kiersten (Kissy), James, Cameron, and Ryan. Dear sister of Mary Levine, and Jackie Pike. Devoted companion and friend of Elisa. Her life was her children. We Love You Mom, and you will never be forgotten. Reposing after 7PM today at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Funeral Mass 10:00AM Saturday, St. Barnabas RC Church, Bellmore. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Family will receive friends Thursday 7-9PM and Friday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Rocek, Richard Charles ROCEK-Richard Charles, 86, of Lakeland, Fla., died August 5, 2005. WW II U.S. Navy, Pacific Theatre. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Caroline Rocek; his sister, Anastasia Bolander; and his parents. Anna and Louis Rocek. He is survived by his children, Ronald Rocek, Carol Sigloch, Bette Ann Newell; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that donations in his memory are made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 115 Missouri Ave., Suite 500, Lakeland, FL 33815. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Savino, Edward E. (Memoriam) EDWARD E. SAVINO August 11, 2004. To my dearest Dad, A year ago my heart was broken again. You were the first love of my life - an unconditional love and one that kept me going through the good times and the bad. Through the years you never let me down. I was your "princess". I admired you so much, as did everyone who knew you. You were the perfect Dad - a gentleman and a "gentle" man with a heart of gold and a smile for everyone. The biggest smile saved for your grandchildren. They loved and adored you - especially while listening to your legendary Navy stories. They are so grateful for so many wonderful memories and for being a great role model. I know you are now happy to be back with Mom - your "Hon". I can picture you two dancing and can hear you whistling along to your favorite song "Stardust". Please kiss Mom and Glenn for me. I love and miss all of you so much. Your loving daughter, Barbara Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Sbano, Laura T. SBANO-Laura T., on August 8, 2005, of Rocky Point, LI. Beloved wife of John N. Sister of Dominick DiGeloromo and Joseph DiGeloromo. Reposing at OB Davis Funeral Home, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Friday 11:30AM at St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Rocky Point, LI. Interment Flagler Palms Memorial Gardens, Flagler Beach, FL. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. 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. Souhrada, George SOUHRADA-George J. Life long resident of East Islip on August 10, 2005. Beloved son of the late Frank and Mary A. Souhrada. Loving brother of Barbara E. Bachek and the late Joseph Souhrada. Adored uncle of Theresa Drake, Barbara Black, Paul, Kenneth and Thomas Bachek. Cherished grand uncle of 16 grand nieces and nephews. Adored great-grand uncle of two great-grand nephews. The family will receive friends, Thursday between the hours of 2-5 and 7-10PM at the RC Albrecht Funeral Home Inc., 62 Carleton Avenue, East Islip (2 miles south of exit 43-A S.S. Pkwy). Mass of Christian Burial 9:45AM Friday at St. Mary's RC Church, East Islip, with interment to follow in the Souhrada family plot at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay Shore, Long Island. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Stevens, Antoinette STEVENS-Antoinette of Port Richey, FL. (formerly of Freeport) Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Janis and Edward Upham. Dear grandmother of Nathan Upham. Fond sister of Henretta Conrad and Thomas Primavera. Family will receive friends at Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St (Co. So. Ocean Ave) Freeport. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30AM Our Holy Redeemer RC Church. Interment, St. Boniface Cemetery. Visiting, Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Strassel, Charles W. STRASSEL-Charles W., on August 1, 2005, in his 100th year, after a short illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY and resided in Riverhead, NY for the last 35 years. Formerly of Rockville Centre. He is survived by Robert Strassel, Jack and Marge Strassel, Robert Strassel Jr. and Kerry Strassel, Reagen Strassel, Andrew Strassel, Deidre Strassel Piersa and John Piersa, John Strassel III and Whitney Strassel, Elizabeth Strassel Lockwood and Steve Lockwood, Rita and Tony DeLorenzo, Muriel and Edwin Kruger, Anita and Harold Young. Veteran of WWII - Pacific Theatre, active in VFW Post#2476 - Riverhead. Active member of St. John The Evangelist in Riverheard, Usher, Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent De Paul, Eucharistic Minister. He has donated his body to Stony Brook Hospital for research. A mass will be held at St. John The Evangelist in Riverhead on Thursday, August 18, 2005, at 9:30AM. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005. Varney, Frank VARNEY-Frank J. died August 4, 2005. He served as the commanding officer of the Applicant Investigation Unit for 15 years for Nassau County and retired in 1987 after 40 years; FBI National Academy Graduate 1976. He also served in the US Navy 1942-45 in the South Pacific. Leaves his wife Florence and two children, Richard Varney and Caroline Hall. Buried August 8, 2005 at Our Lady of the Isles Cemetery. Cremation and private services at grave. Donations would be appreciated to the Shelter Island Ambulance Corp. Published in Newsday on 8/11/2005.