OBITS: Newsday 23 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 Abamonte, Joan (Memoriam) JOAN ABAMONTE 8/23/47 - 10/27/90 MY TWIN Today another birthday passes and I look back with fondness to the short time we had together. I will forever miss your love for me and it will be etched in my heart until we meet again. Our birthday can never been the same without you. I will love and miss you as long as I am on this earth. Kiss mom for me. My love always, Patti Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Arnold, Ethel V. ARNOLD-Ethel V. on August 21, 2005, of E. Patchogue, formerly of Seaford. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Devoted mother of Edward, Walter and Bill. Also survived by 11 cherished grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Religious service, Wednesday, 8pm at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Inc., 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford (2 traffic lights East of Rt. 135). Hours, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Interment Thursday 10am Rockville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Seaford Lions Club, P.O. Box 1722, Seaford, NY, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Baiata, Susan BAIATA-Susan, age 46, of East Moriches, LI (formerly of Oakdale), suddenly on August 21, 2005. Beloved daughter of Patricia Baiata. Dear sister of John, Jr. and Dawn Baita-Nicolai. Loving mistress of her precious dachshund Katie. Reposing at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Highway, West Sayville, Tuesday 79:30pm and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10am at St. Lawrence RC Church, Sayville. Interment St. John of God Cemetery, Central Islip, NY. Please make donations in her memory to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Bergmann, Barbara A. BERGMANN-Barbara A. of E. Patchogue on August 21, 2005. Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Cindy Korsch, Andrew and George Bergmann. Cherished grandmother of Jamie and Michael Korsch. Dear sister of Robert Silva. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Robertaccio Funeral Home, Inc., 85 Rte 112, Patchogue. Funeral Services Thursday, 10am, at the Funeral Home. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Bulone, Joseph BULONE-Joseph, of Grasmere, S.I., on August 21, 2005. Beloved husband of Emily. Devoted father of Salvatore (Joan) and Joseph (Elizabeth). Loving grandfather of Jennifer (Vito) DePalo, Heather (Christian) Umhafer, Joseph, Stephanie, and Joseph. Proud great-grandfather of Christian and Victoria. Funeral from Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY, on Thursday, 10 AM. Mass of Christian Burial, Holy Rosary Church, 10:30 AM. Interment, Moravian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the American Heart Assn. and the American Cancer Society. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Byrne, Thomas A. BYRNE-Thomas A. of Smithtown, NY. Retired NYC Police Officer and Proud WWII Veteran, on August 22, 2005 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Barbara Stanco, Claire Starke, Lawrence (Alana) and Thomas Jr. (Margaret). Cherished brother of Joseph and the the late Kathleen, Bernard, James, John and Edward Byrne. Adoring grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 11. Reposing, Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Rd. (Rt 111) Hauppauge where religious services will be held Wednesday. Funeral Mass 9:45AM Thursday St. RC Church Patrick's Smithtown. Interment following LI National Cemetery Farmingdale, NY. Visiting, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Ciaccio Jr., Albert A. CIACCIO-Albert A. Jr., of Hicksville, on August 21, 2005. (Retired Detective Sgt. NCPD; Member Columbia Police Assn). Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Gina, Anthony (Tiffany), Daniel and Lauren. Dear son of Ann and Albert A. Sr. Cherished grandfather of Annette. Friends may call, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave. (2 blocks south of L.I.R.R. corner of West Marie Str.) Mass, Thursday 10:30AM at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Hicksville. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. In lieu of flowers, donations to Make A Wish Foundation, 1111 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, NY 11040, in his memory would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Connolly, Thomas Francis CONNOLLY-Thomas Francis, age 100, of Southampton, NY (formerly of Rego Park, Queens) on August 21, 2005. Retired Assistant Chief Inspector NYPD. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Loving father of Barbara Brancella, Linda Lytle, Diane Chelius, Patricia Davenport and the late Thomas and late Robert Connolly. Cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 14. Visitation will be held at O'Connell Funeral Home, 30 Little Plains Road, Southampton, NY, on Tuesday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary RC Church, Southampton, at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Sacred Hearts Cemetery in Southampton. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Crowe, Edward R. CROWE-Edward R. on August 22, 2005 of Ridge, LI. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Carol Crowe, April Bartlett and Michael Crowe. Cherished grandfather of nine and great grandfather of four. Edward is predeceased by his dear friend, Vera Ruggiero. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral mass Friday at 10AM at St. Mark's R.C. Church, Shoreham, LI. Interment St. Ann's Episcopal Church Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Cunningham, Terrence Patrick CUNNINGHAM-Terrence Patrick of Islip on August 21, 2005. Beloved husband of 23 years to Claudia. Loving father of Daniel, Brian, James, Elizabeth, Hope and Victoria. Cherished son of Agnes (Peggy) and the late William J. Cunningham II. Loving brother of William J. III, Kevin Cunningham, Sharon Ajello and Eugene Cunningham. Dearest son-in-law of Laura and Manuel Garcia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Overton Funeral Home, 172 Main Street, Islip. Funeral Mass, Thursday 10:45am at St. Mary's RC Church, East Islip. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Bay Shore. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Terrence P. Cunningham Children's College Fund c/o Lina Femia at Bank of New York, 82 Seventh St, Garden City, NY, 11530. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Curcio, Bessie CURCIO-Bessie of Bethpage on August 21, 2005. Member of Bethpage Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Retired cafeteria supervisor of Bethpage School Dist. #21. Loving wife of the late Frank. Cherished mother and mother in law of Gloria and John Kraft and Patricia and Al Infurna. Devoted grandmother of Deborah Apollo, Judith Flinchbaugh, Richard Infurna, and great grandmother of Joseph and Anthony Apollo and Brooke Infurna. Visiting today (Tuesday) 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home 234 Broadway, Bethpage, NY. Funeral mass Wednesday 9:45AM, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment following at St. Charles Cemetery, East Farmingdale. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. D'Angelo, Brian Thomas (Memoriam) BRIAN THOMAS D'ANGELO 1st Anniversary in Heaven 7/31/94 - 8/23/04 Our Hero, Our Pilar of Strength, Our Shining Star, Our Guardian Angel. Forever in our hearts. Love Always, Aunt Diane, Uncle Al, Uncle Anthony, Aunt Elizabeth; cousins Jennifer, Joseph, Michael & Chris Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. D'Angelo, Brian Thomas (Memoriam) BRIAN THOMAS D'ANGELO 7/31/94 - 8/23/04 Happy 1st Anniversary in Heaven If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. We love and miss you so very much. Love, Grandpa Lenny & Grandma Fran Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. D'Angelo, Brian Thomas (Memoriam) BRIAN THOMAS D'ANGELO 7/31/94 - 8/23/04 Brian, Happy First Anniversary in Heaven. You are loved and missed so very much. Every day as we look at your picture and see that beautiful smile we shed a tear. Until we meet in heaven, God Bless. Grandma Peggy & Grandpa Joe Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Folise, Marilyn T. (Memoriam) MARILYN T. FOLISE 8/23/39 - 9/2/04 Mom and Grandmother You are Forever in Our Hearts. Love and Miss You Always, George, Linda, Frank, Nancy and Christopher Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Geraci, Mildred GERACI-Mildred, nee Guarnieri, on August 21, 2005, 90 years of age of Rockville Centre, LI. Wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of Mildred (George) Capel and Joseph M. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Larry Guarnieri. Reposing at the Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Ave., 7-9PM Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9PM, Wednesday. Funeral Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, Thursday 10AM. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Harrer, Rev. Frederic J. HARRER-Rev. Frederic J. (formerly of Hicksville), on August 21, 2005. (Catholic Priest since 1945; Former Pastor St. Ignatius RC Church for 25 years). Loving brother of Miriam Langan and Kathleen Clune. Dear uncle of 11 nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-5PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave. (2 blocks south LIRR corner of West Marie St.). Mass of Transferal Tuesday 7:30PM at St. Ignatius RC Church. Mass Wednesday 11AM at St. Ignatius RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Harrington, Helen M. HARRINGTON-Helen M. on August 21, 2005 of Rockville Centre, LI. Devoted wife of the late Bernard. Beloved mother of HelenMarie, Mary Pat, Tommy, Joann, Janice, Dierdre, Denise and Terriann. Sister of John and Patrick. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and her beloved Jill. Reposing at the Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, today 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral mass, Wednesday 9:45AM at St. Anthonys Church, Oceanside. Interment in the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Ingrassia, Paul Joseph INGRASSIA-Paul Joseph, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, formerly of Baldwin, LI, suddenly on August 20, 2005. Paul is survived by his parents Joanne (Massa) Gilmore and Peter Thomas Ingrassia, Sr. He also leaves behind his loving sister and brother Christine Ingrassia Ribes (Scott) and Peter Thomas Ingrassia Jr. (Kadra). Also survived by his stepfather Charles (Randy) Gilmore, his stepmother Denise Bagdei Ingrassia and grandmother of Jean Ingrassia. Loved deeply by his niece and nephew Caroline and Joseph Ribes, his soon to be nephew Peter David Ingrassia, his devoted pet Rhee and numerous family and friends. Paul was a loving son and brother and a loyal friend to many. No one ever heard him say an unkind word about anyone. Reposing Towers Funeral Home, Inc., Long Beach and Foxhurst Roads, Oceanside, LI, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass St. Christopher's RC Church, Baldwin, Thursday 9:45am. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's memory to the animal shelter of your choice. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Kiernan, Ruth A. KIERNAN-Ruth A. of Woodbury (formerly of Hicksville) on August 22, 2005. (Member Forever 55 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hicksville). Loving companion of Kurt Surhoff. Beloved mother of Lynn Lueken (Thomas) and the late Robert (Phyllis). Devoted sister of William Buckholz. Cherished grandmother of Dawn and Michael. Treasured great-grandmother of Joseph. Friends may call Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9pm at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Avenue (2 blocks south LIRR, corner of West Marie St). Funeral service, Thursday 11am at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hicksville. Cremation private. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Kodak, Preston Frank KODAK-Preston Frank of Westbury, LI on August 21, 2005. Former Naval Aviator. Beloved husband of the late Jane. Devoted father of Robert, Anne Carbone and the late Preston and John. Dear father-in-law of Joan, Barbara and Debbie. Loving grandfather of 13. Cherished great grandfather of 12. Family will receive friends at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home 290 Post Avenue, Westbury, LI on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Religious service Thursday 10AM Redeemer Lutheran Church, Old Westbury, LI. In lieu of flowers donations to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 would be greatly appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Lamb, Muriel L. LAMB-Muriel L. of Farmingdale, LI, on August 21, 2005. Beloved wife of Robert D. Lamb. Devoted mother of Sharon Ann Bannon, Robert D. Lamb, Jr., Michael W. Lamb, Lisa L. Castello and Thomas H. Lamb. Proud and cherished grandmother of Philip, Jodie, Scott, Ryan, Jessica, Robert, Thomas, Jr., Megan, Julia and Lawrence. Dear sister of Lois McGrade. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 mile north of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. James RC Church, Seaford, LI, Thursday, 10:00am. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Tuesday, 7-9:30 and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Lennon, Sister Anne Michaela LENNON-Sister Anne Michaela, CSJ of Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood on August 21, 2005. Reposing at the Maria Regina Residence, 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY, Tuesday 2-5:30 pm and 6:30-8pm. Wake service Tuesday 6:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, 11:00am at the Maria Regina Residence. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY, 11717-5587. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Lidstrom, Carl J. LIDSTROM-Carl J. on August 21, 2005. Lifelong resident of Westbury. Member of Westbury Fire Department, Hose Co. No. 1 for 68 years. Past commander of American Legion Post 101, past president of the Westbury Republican Club, and member of the Westbury Historical Society. Devoted husband to the late Helen (nee Benzie) for 58 years. Beloved father of Esther M. and Helen L. Carroll. Cherished grandfather of Ashley E. and Braden D. Carroll. Reposing at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Avenue, Westbury, Wednedsay 2-4 and 79pm. Religious service Thursday 1pm at the funeral home. Interment, Friends Cemetery, Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to the New York State Fireman's Home Memorial Fund, 107 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Loveland, Gordon LOVELAND-Gordon, of Port Washington, NY, on August 21, 2005. Pat's loving husband for over 42 years. Devoted father of Laurie (Eric) Kratz and Debbie (Lucas) Lowenstein. Proud grandfather of Samantha, Michael, Jonathan, Jamie, Alex and Jessica. Dear brother of Claudette and Joe. Funeral Service, Tuesday, August 23rd, 2pm at Riverside Chapel, Great Neck, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Martone, Noreen MARTONE-Noreen 82 of Sea Cliff, NY on August 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Philip. Loving mother of Philip, Jr., Karen (Gary) and Laurie. Cherished grandmother of Christopher and Catie DiElsi. Loving sister-in-law and aunt to the Lorenzo Martone Family. Visiting Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY 11545. Funeral Service 9am Tuesday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Sea Cliff, NY. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, NY. Contributions may be made to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Sea Cliff, NY 11579 or to the Sea Cliff Village Museum, Sea Cliff, NY 11579. Published in Newsday from 8/21/2005 - 8/23/2005. McCarthy, Catherine L. McCARTHY-Catherine L. on August 20, 2005 of Lake Panamoka, Ridge, LI. Beloved fiancee of Richard Herrmann. Loving step-mom of Matthew Herrmann and Andrew Herrmann. Adored sister of Elizabeth Ruppel and Anthony Kowalczyk. Catherine is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 2326 Middle Country Road, Centereach. Visitation today, 6-9 PM. Prayer service, today 7:30PM. Cremation private. Published in Newsday from 8/22/2005 - 8/23/2005. McGarrity, William J. McGARRITY-William J. of Schenectady, N.Y. formerly of Dix Hills, NY. Cherished father of Edward (Donna), Kathy, Susan (John). Adored grandfather of James, Sarah, Vincent and Catherine. Loving brother of James (Margaret). William retired from the NYPD as a Police Officer assigned to the 43rd Precinct in the Bronx. Reposing Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at Commack Abbey Inc., 96 Commack Road, Commack, NY. Funeral service Thursday 10:00AM at the funeral home. Interment St. Charles Cemetery Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Murphy, Cornelius F. MURPHY-Cornelius F. of Northport on August 22, 2005. Devoted husband of the late Josephine. Loving father of Susan Lalor and her husband Robert, the late Cornelius Jr., the late Thomas, and the late Steven. Cherished grandfather of Kristi and Rebecca. Fond brother of Mary Stratford. Visiting Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass Thursday 10:00am St. Philip Neri Church, Northport. Burial Northport Rural Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Pfaff, Catherine M. PFAFF-Catherine M. of East Northport, L.I., on August 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Peter H. Pfaff. Loving mother of Cathy A. Pfaff, Anne M. Giorgio and her husband Stephen. Cherished grandmother of Peter, Brian, Elizabeth and Samantha. Dear sister of John Borrosso and his wife Roselyn, the late Ann Beckwith and the late Lucille Eastman. Visiting, Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9pm at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45am at St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, East Northport. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Memorials to St. Anthony of Padua Parish Outreach or VNS-Hospice of Suffolk, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Pirera, Anthony T. PIRERA-Anthony T. on August 21st. Devoted husband to Christine, loving father to Katherine and Anthony. Beloved father in law to Maria. Cherished grandfather to Lauren, Dean and Katherine. Reposing at the Elmont Funeral Home 1529 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont NY (516-437-2100) Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:30AM St. Vincent DePaul RCC. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Prokop, Muriel C. (Memoriam) MURIEL C. PROKOP August 23, 2005 Happy 80th Birthday! Missing you and loving you today on your special birthday! Hope you are having a birthday bash in heaven as we celebrate you here on earth. Your are forever in our hearts- Your Loving Family. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Schaefer, Patricia A. SCHAEFER-Patricia A. on August 22, 2005. Loving and caring mother of Courtney VanRoten (Patrick), and Heather Theissen (John). Devoted daughter of Ronnie Gannon. Cherished grandmother of Patrick, and John. Dear sister of Lawrence W. Schaefer. Beloved aunt of a niece and nephews. Reposing after 2PM Wednesday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home 603 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh (exit 28N SS Pkwy). Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45AM at St. Frances de Chantal RC Church, Wantagh. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Wantagh, NY. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Smith, Dorothy M. SMITH-Dorothy M. of Oyster Bay, NY, on August 21, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Douglas (Robin), Marjorie (John), Lois (Paul), Donald, Robert (Carole) and John (Lori). Proud and cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Douglas, Katie, Elizabeth, Matthew, Alexander, Lisa, Jordan, Abbie and Caleb. Visiting at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc., Tuesday, 3-5, 7-9pm. Funeral Service 10:00am at the funeral home. Interment to follow Huntington Rural Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Long Island, 193 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY, 11771. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Treccasi, Joseph F. TRECCASI-Joseph F. on August 21, 2005. Lifelong resident of Rockville Centre. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Jacquie. Loving brother-in-law of Jeanne Treccasi and caring godfather of Peggy and Tom Wagner. Special uncle of Janet Bezman, Gaye Grella, Meaghan, T.J., Daniel, Courtney and Brian. Caring Godfather of Margaret Wagner. Former Chief and Ex-Capt. Defender Hose Co. No. 1, Rockville Centre Fire Dept. Past President FASNY, SNYVFA, NCFA, SSVFDA, RVCFD Exempt Benevolent Association and longtime member Nassau County Parade and Drill Officials. Veteran USMC, WWII. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm at Thomas A. Glynn & Son, Funeral Home, 20 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre. Firematic services, Thursday at 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 10am at St. Agnes Cathedral. Interment to follow at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005. Willie, Kevin WILLIE-Kevin on August 20, 2005 formerly of Franklin Square. Beloved son of the late Norbert and Mary Ann Willie. Loving brother of Theresa Kanavaros, Diane Ferraro and Greg Willie. Cherished uncle of Thomas, Jamie, Carriann, Stephen, Marina, Rose and Britney. Visiting Wednesday 911AM at the Krauss Funeral Home Inc. 1097 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square. Mass Wednesday 11:30AM St. Catherine of Sienna RC Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram. Published in Newsday on 8/23/2005.