OBITS: Newsday 30 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 Alfano, John Nunzio "Jack" ALFANO-John Nunzio "Jack", age 77, from Bayville, NY. Beloved husband of Mary. Cherished father of Jeanmarie and husband, Carroll Church and Marianne Alfano and fiance John LeBare. Brother of Rose Jones, predeceased by brothers; James, Joseph, Michael, and Anthony and sister Camilla Tuello. Served in the Army in Korea 1946-1948. He tried out for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and was told to return the following year, but was not able to return for the try outs. Graveside committal services will take place in the family lot in Calvary Cemetery, Flushing NY, privately. Memorials in his honor may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America through the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St. Bennington, Vermont 05201. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Anzalone Jr., Frank (Memoriam) FRANK ANZALONE JR. "BUDDY" 1954 - 2004 1st Anniversary in Heaven You're in the arms of the Angels. May they gently guide you to your resting place in Heaven. Forever in Our Hearts. Love Mom, Dad, Peggy Ann, Gary, Laur, Britt & Katie. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Belanger, Elizabeth V. BELANGER-Elizabeth V., of Lindenhurst on August 28, 2005 in her 77th year. Loving mother of James (Ann Marie) Belanger and Edith (Anthony) Pisciotta. Cherished grandmother of James and Ryan. The Belanger's will receive family and friends on Tuesday Between the hours of 2-4 and 79PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church of Lindenhurst on Wednesday at 9:AM. Private Cremation to immediately follow Mass. Arrangements have been handled under the direction and care of Lang-Tobia-DiPalma Funeral Home, 406 Deer Park Ave, Babylon Village. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Bellofatto, Carmine (Memoriam) CARMINE BELLOFATTO SPECIAL BIRTHDAY Missing you and loving you today on your 65th Birthday! We wish you were here with us on your special day. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. With Love, Your Family Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Capozzi, Lillie CAPOZZI-Lillie, formerly of East Meadow on August 29, 2005. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother to Margaret Herring (John), Ralph (AnnMarie), James (Deborah) and Dominic (Lillian). Caring grandmother of nine and great grandmother of two. Dearest sister Rose Avena. Reposing after 2 PM Wednesday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS PKWY) Wantagh. Funeral Mass Friday 9 AM St. Raphael RC Church, East Meadow. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Family will receive friend Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Chanice, Mildred M. CHANICE-Mildred M. on August 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Beloved sister of Patty and Ginny, and their husbands Mickey and Bob. Beloved aunt of five nephews, three nieces and five great nephews. Beloved inlaw of the Chanice family. Friends may call at the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, 75 Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights, NY, 11577 (516) 621-4545 on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:30 AM at St. Peters, Port Washington. Interment will follow, St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Chrin, Anelia CHRIN-Anelia, of Islip, NY, on August 28, 2005 at the age of 85. Loving mother of Ben and mother-in-law of Karen. Cherished grandmother of Julia. Cremation private. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Overton Funeral Home, Inc. 172 Main St. Islip. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. D'Angelo, Laborio D'ANGELO-Laborio "Stretch," of Pompano Beach, Fla., formerly of Island Park, NY, on August 28, 2005, in his 79th year. Fortyeight year member of the Island Park Fire Department, Chief of the Department from 1967-68 and 1984-85. Past President of Nassau County Chiefs Council. Past Treasurer of 2nd Battalion, Nassau County Parade Official, past Commander of American Legion Post #1029. Member of Knights of Columbus San Gennaro Council #6619. Member of Elks NY Lodge #1. Proud WW II veteran. Firematic Services, Wednesday, 8 PM. Beloved husband of the late Rose. Loving father of Geraldine, Rosemarie Crossan (Robert) and Christine Aebly (Kenny). Cherished grandfather of Bobby, Ryan, and Leah. Devoted brother of the late Willie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 7-9 PM, and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home, 302 Long Beach Rd., Island Park, NY. Funeral Mass, Friday, 9:15 AM, Sacred Heart Church, Island Park, NY. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice by the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486-3395, or Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, P.O. Box 246, Levittown, NY 11756, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Degen, Karen Sue DEGEN-Karen Sue of Telford, PA formerly of East Islip, L.I. on August 26, 2005. Beloved wife of Kenneth E. Degen. Loving mother of Kirsten Stacie Degen, Kimberly Sue and Paul Eric Malmquist and Katherine Sara Degen. Cherished Nana of Megan Rita and Allison Marie Malmquist. Adored sister of Carl J. Meyer and LouAnn Meyer-Livingston. Devoted aunt of Alan John and Barbara Livingston and their son Carter. Reposing at the United Methodist Church of Islip, 350 Main Street, Islip, L.I. Visitation Saturday, September 3, 2005 from 12:00 to 3:00PM. Funeral Service, 3:00PM at the church. Cremation Private. Arrangements entrusted to the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Karen's Loving Memory to the United Methodist Church of Islip, 350 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Diamond, William J. (Memoriam) WILLIAM J. DIAMOND 10/18/54 - 08/30/94 11TH ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN In our home there is a portrait of a face more precious than gold. For we who love and lost you, your face will never grow old. Our hearts still ache in sadness, our silent tears still flow. For what it meant to lose you, God alone does know. Love, Janet, Michael, and Kristin Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Eisman, Christopher James EISMAN-Christopher James, age 4, of South Farmingdale, died tragically on August 26, 2005. Cherished son of Victoria (nee Asfar). Loving brother of Trey and Hailey. He will be missed by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and all those he has touched in his too short life. Also survived by his father Eric. Visitation Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 315 Conklin Street (Rte 24), Farmingdale, NY. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:45 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Massapequa Park. Interment following at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Victoria Eisman (173 Crestwood Blvd, South Farmingdale, NY 11735). Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Fahle, Shirley M. FAHLE-Shirley M. of Bohemia, NY on August 28, 2005 in her 73rd year. Beloved mother of Robert, James, Joanne, Charlene and Catherine. Cherished grandmother of 11. Reposing Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY where visitation will be held on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Cremation Private Nassau-Suffolk Crematory, Lake Ronkonkoma. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Feerick, Jane FEERICK-Jane, (Nee Hyland), of Long Beach, NY. Formerly of County Mayo, on August 28, 2005, in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Thomas (Kathryn) and Winifred Farrell (Joseph). Cherished grandmother of 10 great grandmother of 17. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home, 302 Long Beach Road, Island Park. Funeral Mass Thursday 10AM, St. Ignatius Martyr RC Church, Long Beach, NY. Interment St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Furrer, Lorraine (Hyman) FURRER- Lorraine (nee Hyman) of Port Orange, FL formerly of Copiague on August 26, 2005. Devoted mother of Charlene, Sharon and Paul. Dearset sister of Sally and Doreen. Loving grandmother of Jessica, Robert, Gregory, Jordan, Crystal, Joseph and Kaitlin. Dale Woodard Funeral Home, 167 Ridgewood Ave., Holy Hill, FL 32117 on August 30th between 911 AM. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Gately, Agnes M. GATELY-Agnes M. on August 27, 2005 of Port Jefferson Station, NY. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Patricia Ryan and Robert Gately and his wife Barbara. Cherished grandmother of Cindy Calendrillo, Scott Harrison, Daniel and Michael Ryan, Robert, Michael and Lee Gately. Dearest grandma grandma of Brian, Jamie, Tyler, Paige, Michael and Joseph. Devoted sister of Theresa Lapinsky, Joseph and Robert Martonik. Reposing at the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Hwy. (Rt. 347), Port Jefferson Station, LI. Visiting Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Friday 11AM at St. Gerard Majella RC Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Geoghan, Dorothea A. GEOGHAN-Dorothea A. of Massapequa on August 29, 2005. Beloved wife of Alfred. Devoted mother of Keith (Janet) Geoghan, Karen (Richard) Michaels and Debra (Ben) Schiffman. Loving daughter of Dorothy Samrick. Cherished grandmother of Karyn, Dana, Craig, Jesse, Tara, Erin and Justin. Reposing at Massapequa Funeral Home Inc. South Chapel 4980 Merrick Road Massapequa Park Wednesday and Thursday 24:30 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass Friday 10am St. Rose Of Lima RC Church Massapequa. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Gluck, Karl (Augie) GLUCK-Karl (Augie) of Farmingdale, NY on August 28, 2005. Served in the 5th Army Artillary during WWII. Beloved husband of Angelista (Angie). Loving father of Lynda Macchia and Robert. Cherished brother of Edna Dean. Also survived by three loving grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 315 Conklin Street (Hempstead Turnpike) Farmingdale. Funeral Mass 9:45AM at St. Kilian RC Church, Farmingdale, NY. Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Hirschmugl, Herbert F. HIRSCHMUGL-Herbert F. of Freeport on August 28, 2005 in his 92nd year. Life's long journey has now taken him to his loving family in heaven. Beloved husband of 67 years of Leona. Loving father of Leona Schmidt and the late Joyce Murphy. Dear grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. Family will receive friends at Hungerford & Clark Inc Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (corner So. Ocean Ave), Freeport. Interment Wednesday 10:30am to Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Hummel, Christopher Scott (Memoriam) CHRISTOPHER SCOTT HUMMEL 8/30/80 - 2/15/04 Dear Christopher, HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY! We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our heart. Thank you for all the love and joy you gave us. You will be forever in our hearts. We Love You & Miss You So Much, Mom, Dad, & Michael Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Hutter, George J. HUTTER-George J., age 91, of Jupiter, Florida, formerly of Long Island, New York, on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at his residence after a long battle with heart disease. Mr. Hutter was born on September 25, 1913 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late George Hutter and Theresa Gleason Hutter. He was a graduate of Xavier High School and Fordham University. Mr. Hutter worked in the Millenary industry then went to work for the Brooklyn Gas Co. from 1934 to 1948, then he went to work for AO Smith and shortly thereafter started his own business, Equipment Distributors Corp. in 1952. He was preceded in death by a son, George Jr., sister Inez Pick and brother Gerard. Survivors include his devoted spouse and best friend of 75 years, Audrey Mitchell Hutter, his loved son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Jane Hutter of Garden City, NY, his grandson, Robert of Burlingame, CA, granddaughter, Beth of Orlando, FL, and brother, Joseph of NY City. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, September 1st at 10AM at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Tequesta, FL. Friends may visit from 2-4 and 6-8PM on Wednesday, August 31st at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home in Jupiter, FL. Donations to Hospice of Palm Beach Co., 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Iadanza, Libera IADANZA-Libera of Nesconset (formerly of Jamaica, Queens) on August 29, 2005. Loving sister of John and Giovannina. Beloved aunt of Mariann and Luke. Friends may call at St. James Funeral Home, Route 25A, St. James on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral mass, Thursday 10AM at Sts. Philip & James RC Church, St. James. Interment to follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Hauppauge, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Keary, Maryanne KEARY-Maryanne, of Bay Shore, NY on August 28, 2005, at the age of 66. Loving wife of John. Beloved mother of Regina, John, Lorraine and Maureen. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly, John, Michelle, Christina and Allison. Devoted sister of Carol, Joseph, Frances and Donald. Visiting today, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main St. Islip, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday 10AM, St. Patrick's RC Church, Bay Shore. Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay Shore, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Kelly, Thomas R. KELLY-Thomas R. on August 27, 2005 of East Quogue, LI. Beloved son of Vivian (nee Aitkin) and the late Thomas J. Loving brother of Noree A. Kelly of New York City and P.J. Kelly of Tokyo, Japan and the late Brian P. Kelly. Cherished uncle of Aileen, Meggan, Brian, Maia and Sean. Proud veteran US Marines. Owner of Waterfields, Inc. Arrangements entrusted to the R.J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 94 E. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday at 10:30 AM at St. Rosalie's R.C. Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Queen of Peace Residents, 110-30 221st Street, Queens Village, NY 11429. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Laliwala, Jitendra LALIWALA-Jitendra of Central Islip on August 27, 2005. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Loving father of Sheela Graney, Alex and Nicholas Laliwala. Dear step-father of Florence and Thomas Cordovano. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Erin, John, Christopher, Jenna, Thomas, Michael and soon to arrive Nicholas Jay. Dearest brother of Praful, Prakash, Harish Laliwala and Aruna Seth. A celebration of Jetnedra's life will be held Thursday 7-9:30PM at the Michael J Grant Funeral Homes Inc. 571 Suffolk Ave, Brentwood. Reflections 10AM Friday at the funeral home, followed by cremation at Washington Memorial Park, Mt Sinai. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Laskowski, Judith A. LASKOWSKI-Judith A., (Nee Gallagher), R.N., E.T., C.L.N., of Queens Village, retired from Queens Hospital Center. Born April 27, 1944, passed suddenly on August 27, 2005, surrounded by her family. Judy was the devoted wife of Leonard. Beloved mother to Donna and Emilio, Debra and Chris, Lenny and Tara. Cherished and beloved grandma to Christopher, Chelsea, Quinn and Liam. Loved sister to the late James Gallagher and Dorothy, William and Sherry Gallagher. Also survived by many other loved family members and friends. Reposing; R. Stutzmann & Son, 224-39 Jamaica Ave., Queens Village (718-465-3210) today 2-4 and 7-9PM. Burial; Albert Cemetery, Mountain Top, PA, Wednesday, August 31, 2005. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Leake, Joseph H. LEAKE-Joseph H., on August 27, 2005. Loving father of Patrick, George, Christopher, Stephen and the late Brian and Susan. Cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren. Devoted great grandfather of 6. Friends may call at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Ave., Floral Park (at RR Plaza), on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Religious Service, Wednesday 8PM. Funeral, Thursday, 10:00AM. Interment, Breslau Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Ledger, Donald J. LEDGER-Donald J. of Smithtown, NY on August 28, 2005 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Lorraine. Loving father of Jennifer. Dear brother of Terence and the late Jack. Reposing Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Road (Rte 111), Hauppauge, NY where a religious service will be held Thursday 11:00 AM. Committal Service following, Mother Teresa Tribute Center, 132 Ronkonkoma Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Cremation private. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association, The Greater New York Chapter, 116 John Street, Suite 1304, New York, NY 11038. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Legaspi, Christine (Memoriam) CHRISTINE LEGASPI 8/30/63 - 12/07/04 Happy 1st Birthday In Heaven The pain in our hearts will never go away until we see you again. Love you, Mom, Dad, Francine & Paul Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Loughlin, Frank LOUGHLIN-Frank, of East Northport, L.I., on August 28, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary and loving father of Mary, Thomas, Frank, and Robert. Visiting, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Funeral service, Wednesday 4PM at the funeral home. Cremation private. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. McVeigh, Marie I. McVEIGH-Marie I., on March 28, 2005. Formerly of Elmont and Garden City, NY. Beloved wife of the late Francis (Howard). Devoted mother of Patricia Gut (Albert) and Nancy Toomey-Senger (Gilbert). Cherished Nana of eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Reposing at Krauss Funeral Home Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, NY. Visiting Hours, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass at St. Anne's R.C. Church, Garden City, NY, Wednesday 10:00AM. Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Mertz, Mary MERTZ-Mary, of Plainview, on August 28, 2005. Member of Plainview Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Beloved wife, of the late Alfred. Loving mother of John (Mary), Alfred (Cindy) and James (Leigh). Cherished grandmother of Kristine, Irene, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, Kevin, Zackary, Robert and James. Dear sister of Sarah Howley and Margaret Petti. Beloved aunt of many. Family and friends may visit at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 655 Old Country Road, Plainview on Wednesday 2-5 PM and 7-10 PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Hicksville. Interment, to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Munoz, James. R. MUNOZ-James. R., of Murrclls Inlet, SC, formerly of Selden, NY, on August 27, 2005. Born April 28, 1934 in New York, NY. Son of the late Gregory and Emilia Pimentel Munoz. Retired from the United States Department of Defense as a Quality Insurance Inspector after 25 years of service. Surviving by his wife Kathleen J. Munoz, sons; Thomas M. Munoz and wife Thera of Ohio, and James M. Munoz and wife Laura Jean of Lake Grove, NY, daughters; Marissa Munoz Vourakis and husband Nicholas of Fuquay Varina, NC and AnnMarie Martano and husband Frank of Holbrook, NY and grandchildren; Kathryn Tyler Munoz and Lily Josephine Munoz both of Ohio. Reposing at Joseph P. Spadaro Funeral Home, 998 Portion Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, Wednesday 7-9PM only. Burial will be at 10AM, Thursday, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, NY. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Michaels Catholic Church School, 543 Cypress Ave., Garden City Beach, SC 29576. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Patterson, Mary Margaret PATTERSON-Mary Margaret, on August 26, 2005. Loving mother of Dorothy O'Connell and Peggy Hammack. Dear sister of Rosa Kalodes, Antoinette Adamo, Giovanna Trombino, Joseph Pergola, Frank Pergola and Sal Pergola. Cherished grandmother of Kelly Ann O'Connell Principe, James O'Connell, Marysue Zimmerman, E.J. Zimmerman and Ed Zimmerman. Fond great grandmother of Rob Zimmerman and Rachel Zimmerman. Reposing at Simonson Funeral Home, 119-04 Hillside Ave (corner Lefferts Blvd) Richmond Hill NY. Religious Service Thursday 8PM, Funeral Friday 10AM. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Philippi, Theresa (Howe) (Memoriam) THERESA PHILIPPI (nee HOWE) 8/30/27 - 4/21/05 First Birthday in Heaven You are loved and missed more than words can say. Love, Roseanne, Fred, Jenny, Keith & All of Your Family & Friends. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Radenberg, Robert E. RADENBERG-Robert E., 71, proud member: Commack Fire Vol. Fire Department. 32 years., Deputy Chief Instructor Suffolk Co. Fire Academy 26 years, 46 years- Founding member, Past President, Past Chairman, Chairman, Emeritus Flushing Comm. Vol. Ambul. Corps., Past President NYS Vol, Ambul and Rescue Assoc., 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Council 11163 Commack, NY. Beloved husband of Elaine Graf-Radenberg. Loving brother of Donald P. (Joan), Thomas G. (JoAnn). Survived by nephew and nieces. Reposing Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. at Commack Abbey Inc., 96 Commack Road Commack, NY. Firematic Services Friday 8 P.M. Mass of a Christian Burial Saturday 10 A.M. at Christ The King R.C. Church Commack, N.Y. Interment Mount St. Mary's Cemetery Flushing, NY. In lieu of flowers please send donations the Commack Vol. Fire Department. 6309 Jericho Turnpike Commack., NY 11725. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Sakowich, George L. SAKOWICH-George L., on August 28, 2005 of New Hyde Park, NY. Beloved husband of Ethel. Loving father of Ronald (Karen), Roger (Sharon), Laura and James Robinson and Reid (Margaret). Fond brother of Louise Lang. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Janine, Michael, Lauren, Kathryn, Pamela, Timothy, Devin, Kayla, Ryan and Jillian. Founder and Licensed Master Plumber of Sakowich Plumbing. Distinguished 57 year Member and Honorary Chief of the New Hyde Park Fire Department. President of the New Hyde Park Fire Department Exempt Benevolent Association. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy during WWII. He served as Trustee and Deputy Mayor of the Incorporated Village of New Hyde Park. Past President of the New Hyde Park Lions Club and Charter Member of the New Hyde Park Elks Lodge #2107. He also served as President of the Nassau County Joint Board of Plumbing Examiners. Friends may visit Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM at New Hyde Park Funeral Home 506 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10:30AM at Holy Spirit RC Church, New Hyde Park, NY., with Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Selmer, Bruno SELMER-Bruno, of Northport, on August 27,2005. Longtime salesman with Royal Pet Supplies. Beloved husband of Stella. Loving father of Scott. Cherished brother of Al (Jackie) Selmer. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc., 1380 New York Ave. (Corner of Pulaski Rd.) Huntington Station, NY. Lion's Club Service, Wednesday 8:00PM. Cremation Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bruno's memory to the Melville Lion's Club, 42 Mark Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. All donations will help sponsor a dog at the Guide Dog Foundation in Bruno's memory. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Sheridan, John SHERIDAN,Sr.-John (Jack) on August 28, 2005. Devoted husband of the late Adele. Beloved father of Catherine (Longo), John Jr., Jane (Auditore) and Susan (Czarneck) and pal to 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He faced illness with bravery and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted family man and veteran of WWII. He was a plumber in Sheepshead Bay for Kinsella Co. for 65 years. He will be missed by his family, friends, his cats and many people he helped and loved in his life. Visiting 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM Tuesday August 30 and Wednesday August 31,2005 at John J. Healey Funeral Home, 2977 Ocean Avenue, Corner of Avenue Z Brooklyn. Funeral Mass Thursday September 1, 2005 at St. Mark RC Church 9:15 AM. Burial to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Souza, Clifford SOUZA-Clifford, 63 of East Moriches, on August 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Joanne and former husband of Jackie Abramski. Devoted son of Mary Souza and the late Clifford. Loving father of Clifford (Lisa), Christopher (Kathy), Stephen and Courtney Souza. Dear brother of Zoe SouzaSmith and Nora Morse. Cherished grandfather of Jackie and Emma Souza. Memorial Mass Thursday 10:45 am, St. John's RC Church, Center Moriches. Luncheon to follow at New Moon Cafe, East Quogue. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Wesche Funeral Home, Inc., Center Moriches. Family asks donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Vaccaro, Perry P. (Memoriam) PERRY P. VACCARO 8/30/55 - 8/17/05 Happy Birthday Daddy We love you and miss you. Forever in our hearts. Love, Anthony and Lisamarie Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Weiland, Harvey E. WEILAND-Harvey E., on August 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Monica. Loving father of Kristie, Terry, Jonathan, Monica (Kacy) and the late Tara. Dear son of Catherine and the late Edward. Devoted brother of the late Jacqueline. Fond father-in-law of Erik. Grandfather of Dakota. Cherished nephew of Edwin. Memorial Visitation, Tuesday 7-9:30PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY (at city line). Religious Service, Tuesday evening. Published in Newsday from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. White, Anne E. WHITE-Anne E. of St. James, NY on August 25, 2005. A retired telephone employee and long time volunteer in the St. James area. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Barbara Ceseretti (Victor), James White (Patricia) and Maura O'Connor (David). Grandmother of William and James Ceseretti, Aisling and Kathleen O'Connor, James and Brian White and Shannon McDonough (White). Great-grandmother of five children. Memorial service at 11 AM, Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Sts. Philip & James Catholic Church, 454 N. Country Road, St. James, NY. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005. Wolf, John M. WOLF-John M. of Malverne on August 28, 2005. Loving husband of Eileen. Devoted father of Connor, Mary Kate and Shane. Greatest brother of Susan Healy (Tom), Barbara Murnane (Tim), Rick (Maureen), Mary Beth McNally (the late Neal), and the late Philip M. Wolf III. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends today from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc., 34 Hempstead Avenue (corner Peninsula Blvd.), Lynbrook. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:45AM Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Malverne. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers monetary donations for the childrens education are requested. Please call the funeral home for further information. Published in Newsday on 8/30/2005.