OBITS: Newsday 20 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 Alba, Jennie (Memoriam) JENNIE ALBA DEAR MOM, It's been one year that Jesus united you with Dad. We will always feel the pain of your loss. We love and miss you so very much. Love You Always & Forever, Your 5 Daughters & Grandchildren Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Augustino, Anthony S. (Tony) AUGUSTINO-Anthony S. (Tony), on August 18, 2005, of Port Washington, N.Y. Loving husband of Carmella (Millie). Dearest father of Anthony (Janet) and Maria (Tim). Cherished grandfather of Michelle, Nicole (Ben), James, and Erik. Great-grandfather of Milan. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Monday, 9:30 AM, at St. Peter of Alcantara Church in Port Washington. Interment, Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing. Published in Newsday from 8/19/2005 - 8/21/2005. Basile, Bart (Memoriam) BART BASILE 12/26/37 - 8/20/01 FOURTH ANNIVERSARY Not a day goes by without thinking of you. You are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Your loving wife Kitty, son Steven & Rosalie, daughter Susan, grandsons Gary, Steven and John, greatgrandson Christian, and all who knew and loved you. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Beck, Mary E. (Leach) BECK-Mary E. (Leach) of Mansfield, formerly of Maine and Levittown, NY, peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 13, 2005, at the Maples Nursing Home in Wrentham. She was 86. Mrs. Beck was the loving wife of the late Iver Beck. Born in Lewiston, Maine on August 6, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Keith) Leach and a graduate of Portland High School in Portland, ME. Mrs. Beck enjoyed spending time with her family and reading. She is survived by her children: Allen Beck of FL, Stephen Beck, of NY, Gregory Beck of Mansfield, MA, Marianne Peffall of PA and the late Anne Elizabeth Beck; two sisters: Viola Fogg of Rockland, ME and Anne Nation of Monticello, IL and four grandsons. Her funeral services and burial were held privately through the Bolea-Amici Funeral Home, 115 No. Main St., Mansfield, MA 02048. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Blackman, Ruth BLACKMAN-Ruth, on August 17, 2005, at age 77. Devoted wife of Milton. Adored mother of Bonnie, Stewart, and Sally. Loving grandmother. Services, Sunday, 11 AM, August 21, at I. J. Morris, Inc., Dix Hills, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Brown, Patricia Ann BROWN-Patricia Ann of Huntington, on August 18, 2005. Beloved mother of Barbara Gargiulo, Catherine Sanderson, Christopher Brown, Timothy Brown, Patricia Duggan, Diane Ardell, Daniel Brown, James Brown, Carol Scully and the late John Barry Brown, Jr. Cherished grandmother of 19. Visiting Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 PM, M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass Monday 9:45 AM at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Huntington. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Patrick's Parish Outreach, Trocaire House, 630 New York Ave., Huntington, NY 11743. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Cassano, Gloria CASSANO-Gloria on August 19, 2005 of Bay Shore. Beloved wife of Frank. Devoted mother of John, Deborah, Frank and Holly. Cherished by 12 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial, 10am, Monday, St. Patrick's RC Church, Bay Shore. Reposing Noce Funeral Home, 189 Route 109, West Babylon. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9:30pm. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Cecere, Patrick (Hat) (Memoriam) PATRICK (HAT) CECERE August 20, 1962 - June 21, 2002 Happy Birthday! Our hearts ache, our tears flow, you are so loved and missed. Hugs and kisses, Mom, Dad, John & Jaime Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Cervone, Frances CERVONE-Frances. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Devoted mother of Camille and the late Larry, Arte, Eugene and Frances, Ann and Joseph Azzarello, and Michael and Barbara. Loving grandmother of six and great-grandmother of two. Cherished sister of Virginia. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin Funeral Home, Inc., 42 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, NY. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Monday, 9:30am, St. Catherine of Sienna RC Church. Entombment Woodlawn. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Clark, Golden B. (Memoriam) GOLDEN B. CLARK 12/22/27 - 8/20/01 We thank you for the hearts you touched while you were with us. You are gone but will never be forgotten. Love Family and Friends Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Clarke, Edna R. CLARKE-Edna R., age 88, of Vernon, CT formerly of Middletown, RI and Freeport, NY on August 18, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Jack Clarke. Devoted mother of Jack Clarke and his wife Joanne of Middeletown, RI, Gina Latino and her husband Frank, Dianne Rucci and her husband Fran, and Ed Clarke and his wife Carol. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Family and friends may come and celebrate Edna's life at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Home, 571 Suffolk Ave. Brentwood, NY on Sunday, August 21st from 2-4 and 7-9:30pm. The celebration of Mass of Christian Resurrection will be held at St. Luke's Catholic Church on Monday, August 22nd at 10am followed by the burial at the National Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, RI or the North Shore Animal Rescue of LI, NY is suggested as Edna was very fond of all kinds of animals. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Corcoran, Michael J. CORCORAN-Michael J. of Plainview, formerly of Farmingdale, on August 18, 2005. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Devoted father and father-in-law of James, Jeanne and Michael, Christopher and AnnMargaret, and Denise. Cherished grandfather of C.J., Erin, Alexis and Tiffany. The family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-5pm and 7-9:30pm at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Rosary will be said in the evening at 6:45pm on Saturday and Sunday. Funeral Mass Monday, 11am, at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to ALS Association Greater N.Y. Chapter, 116 John Street, Suite 1304, New York, NY 10038, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Esposito, Monya (Boricewvich) ESPOSITO-Monya (nee Boricewvich) of Boca Raton, FL on August 19, 2005, age 75 years. Devoted wife of the late Dewey. Beloved mother of Christine Kelly (John) and Steven (Carol). Dear grandma of Jacqueline, Brian, Kristy, Nicole, Debra and Steven, Grandma Monya to Joseph. The family will receive friends Saturday 7-9PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm at Cecere-Pensa Funeral Home, (as successors to Weigand Brothers) 2283 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. Funeral Mass Monday, 10:30AM, at St. Christopher's RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Fazio, Thomas N. FAZIO-Thomas N. of Woodbury and Syosset since 1953 on August 18, 2005. Accomplished accountant, owner of Trolley Realty Inc. and North Shore Investment Co. Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus 5091, Syosset. Beloved husband of Millie (nee DeNigris) for 57 years. Loving father and Hero of Thomas R. and Carol Fazio-Wolfe. Cherished grandfather of Thomas E., Christine and Alexis. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Rd. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass Monday, 9:45am, at St. Edward Confessor RC Church, 205 Jackson Ave., Syosset, NY. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Fischmann, Martha Mary FISCHMANN-Martha Mary on August 18, 2005 age 86. Devoted wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Wendy Jane Reed and the late Cinthia Jean Steketee. Also survived by six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Reposing at Joseph P. Spadaro Funeral Home, 998 Portion Rd, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Sun. 2-4 and 7-9PM. Religious Service Sun. 8PM. Funeral Mon. 9AM. Interment at Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Coram, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Havranek, Bertha HAVRANEK-Bertha, of Huntington Station, on August 19, 2005. Retired employee of Grumman Aerospace. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joan Havranek and Jean (Bill) DeRosa. Cherished grandmother of William, Veronica, Billy, and Tracy. Devoted great-grandmother of Tyler, Justin, Krista, and Jacqueline. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-5 and 7-9PM, at the A.L Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc., 1380 New York Ave. (corner of Pulaski Rd.) Huntington Station, NY. Service Monday, 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bertha's memory to VNS Hospice of Suffolk, 505 Main St., Northport, NY 11768. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Howe, William J. HOWE-William J. of Oceanside, LI on August 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Kathleen (Edward) McCann, Helenann (Kevin) McMahon and Patricia (Scott) Powers. Adored grandfather of Kaitlyn, Billy, Kimberly, Rebecca, Ryan, Eddie, Brendan and Kayla. Dear brother of June Mingione, CeCe Moffitt and James. Reposing Towers Funeral Home Inc., Long Beach & Foxhurst Rds, Oceanside Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass St. Anthony's RC Church, Oceanside, Tuesday, 9:45am. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Johnson, Patricia (Memoriam) PATRICIA JOHNSON I love you so much. I miss you so much. Happy Birthday, Ma. Love always, Patty Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Kelly, Michael A. KELLY-Michael A. passed away with his family by his side on August 18, 2005 of Oceanside, LI, formerly of Cork, Ireland. Beloved husband of Monica. Loving father of Deirdre Panzarella and her husband Joe; Brian and his wife Carol; Tara Keteltas and her husband Bob. Adored grandfather of Bobby, Taylor, Melissa, Kerriann, Michelle, Joseph and Anthony. Cherished great-grandfather of Alexa, Robert and Julia. Reposing at the Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, Saturday and Sunday 2-4, 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Monday, 10am, at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre. Entombment in the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Kuhl, Walter (Bucky) (Memoriam) WALTER (BUCKY) KUHL 8/20/63 - 5/7/04 2nd BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN Our Hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. Dear God, please take this message to the one we love above. Tell him how much we miss him, and give him all our love. Peace. Love, Mom, Dad, Charlene & Nicole Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Mains, Dennis Timothy (Memoriam) DENNIS TIMOTHY MAINS July 3,1972 - August 20,1997 8th Anniversary in Heaven Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall, Living our hearts without you Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone We could always count on you. The special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever. We love you. PEACE Forever in our hearts and souls, Love, your adoring family & friends Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Mehner, Heinz M. MEHNER-Heinz M., of Medford, NY, on Friday, August 19, 2005. Retired 37 year employee of Lilco. Husband and best friend of Rosellen (nee Riopel) for 24 years and the late Wilma (nee Rottmann). Greatest Dad to son Charles and his wife, Linda. Grandfather of Charles and his wife, Jessica, and Allison Forte. Great-grandfather of Benjamin and Abigail. Loving brother of Fritz Mehner and Rosemarie Williams. Arrangements entrusted to the Ruland Funeral Home, Inc., 500 N. Ocean Ave. (South of LIE at Exit 63) in Patchogue, NY. Family to receive friends Sunday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Religious services, 10am, Monday, at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Brookhaven Hospice. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Rainone, Elsie R. RAINONE-Elsie R. on August 18, 2005 of Oceanside. Devoted wife of the late John Rainone. Loving mother of Carolee Guando, Marylou Papalia and the late Claudette Salto. Dear grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of 12. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Thomas A. Glynn & Son Funeral Home, 20 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 9:45am, at St. Christopher's RC Church, Baldwin. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Rich, Bob (Memoriam) BOB RICH August 20, 2002 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB 3rd Anniversary in Heaven You're greatly loved and missed. Mary Ann, Robert, Ale, Karen, Dieter, Pam, Bobby & Jilly Beans Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Ringer, Rosalind Strizver RINGER-Rosalind Strizver, July 4, 1921 - August 11, 2005. A beautiful and gentle woman whose spirit touched all those who knew and loved her. She showed the way to appreciate the beauty of this world and to value each other. A dedicated and outstanding artist and teacher who helped those she encountered to look within and discover their hidden talents. Loved, cherished and remembered by her children and grandchildren, the Kromm and Amakawa Families. Services Sunday, 11 am at Gutterman's, 8000 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, L.I. Published in Newsday from 8/18/2005 - 8/20/2005. Ruggiero, John M. RUGGIERO-John M., of Freeport, on August 18, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Gloria. Loving father of John, Peter, and Paul. Dear grandfather of Joseph. Family will receive friends at Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (Co So. Ocean Ave.) Freeport. Funeral Mass, Tuesday 10:30AM, Our Holy Redeemer RC Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Visiting, Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers contributions to your favorite Veterans Organization would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Scanlan, David J. SCANLAN-David J. of Vero Beach, FL, August 18, 2005, age 73. Beloved husband of Lora Grayee (Manzari) Scanlan. Loving father of Daivd J. Scanlan, Jr. and his wife Mary Alice of Duxbury, MA, Janet Sweeney, and her husband Patrick of Boston, MA, and James Scanlan and his wife Laura of Doylestown, PA. Brother of John Scanlan of NY, Patricia Gregor of CA, and thel late Robert Scanlan, Maureen Krywe, and Florence Concannon. Cherished grandfather of Megan and Ryan Scanlan, Peter, Christopher and Lauren Sweeney, and Christopher, Caily, and Meredith Scanlan. Also survived by 22 nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Sunday, August 21st, from 4-8 a the Shepherd Funeral Home, Kingston (Rt. 106). Fuenral service will be hld Monday, August 22nd, at the Holy Family Church, Duxbury, at 12:00Noon. Burial will be at the MA National Cemetery in Bourne. Memorial donations in David's name may be made to The Amrican Kidney Foundation, Inc., 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Verna, Nancy Jean VERNA-Nancy Jean of Shirley on August 18, 2005. Beloved life partner of William Conaty. Dear daughter of Katherine and John Canellis. Loving sister of JoAnn Verna, Kenneth McClain and James Verna. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 2-4, 7-9pm at Robertaccio Funeral Home Inc., 85 Rte 112, Patchogue. Services Monday, 11am, at Funeral Home. Private cremation to follow. Memorial donations suggested to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, LI Chapter, 555 Broad Hollow Road, Suite 403, Melville, NY 11747-5001 Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005. Ziegler, Mary ZIEGLER-Mary, 89, of Hewlett, NY on, August 19, 2005. Loving mother of Lenore Vuolo (Anthony) and Harry (Emmy). Dear sister of Margaret Mayrer and Jeanette Emory. Also Survived by four adored grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 79PM at the Perry Funeral Home, Inc., 118 Union Ave., Lynbrook. Funeral Mass, Monday 9:45AM at St. Raymond's RC Church in E. Rockaway. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions to the MS Society. Published in Newsday on 8/20/2005.