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Albano, Josephine (Memoriam)
JOSEPHINE ALBANO
12/31/38 - 2/1/03
My beautiful sister.
You are always in our minds, dreams, and hearts.
We miss you and love you. Hugs and kisses from all your family.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.
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Balsamo, Linda G.
BALSAMO-Linda G., of Bay Shore, formerly of Howard Beach, on January 30, 2005.
Born in Texas, raised in Washington State. Beloved wife of Anthony of 43
years. Loving mother of Donato Michael and Michael Anthony. Cherished
mother-in-law of Kimberly. Caring sister of Larry Young. Adored grandmother of
Christopher and Anthony. Reposing Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-10 pm,
Lindenhurst Funeral Home Inc., 424 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Religious
Service, Wednesday evening. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 11AM, St.
Patrick's RC Church, Bay Shore. Interment, Breslau Cemetery, Lindenhurst. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lung Cancer Society and the Good
Samaritan Hospital Breast Cancer Help Center.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Bicchinella, Louise
BICCHINELLA-Louise passed peacefully on January 29, 2005. Joined in Heaven
with her loving husband Salvatore and beloved daughter Donna. Survived by her
sister Jacqueline Sullivan. Loving mother of Carol Barnes and husband Frank,
Lori Cangelosi and husband Jerry. Cherished grandmother of Douglas and wife
Mary, Elizabeth and husband Brendan, Carl and wife Liz, Terrance, Bridget and
Mitchell. Dear great grandmother of Douglas, Matthew, Christoper, Colyn, Megan
and Micky. Memorial Mass to be held at our Lady of Snow R.C. Church, 157 Blue
Point Avenue, Bayport LI at 11am on Wednesday, February 2, 2005. Private
family service to follow. Memorials to Brookhaven Hospice, 105 West Main
Street, Patchogue, NY 11772
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Bloom, Dorothy N. (Nader)
BLOOM-Dorothy N. (nee Nader) of East Islip, NY, on January 29, 2005 in her
79th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold "Jack" Bloom. Dear sister of Gloria
Highland and Marcella Nader. Fond aunt of Richard Kenney and Robert E.
Highland. Reposing at the Sandles Funeral Home, 98 Carleton Ave., Islip
Terrace, NY, where the family will receive friends Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM.
Funeral Thursday. Liturgy of Christian Burial, 9:45AM, St. Mary's RC Church
Sacred Heart Hall, East Islip, NY. Interment St. Patricks Cemetery, Bay Shore,
NY
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Booth, Robert A.
BOOTH-Robert A. on January 30, 2005 of New Hyde Park, NY. Beloved husband of
Barbara, Loving father of Sharon (Roger), Doreen (Kevin), Patricia (Eric),
Robert (Moira). Cherished grandfather of Janine, Meghan, Lauren, Kerriann,
Pamela, Kirsten, Ann Marie, Conor, Kyle, Katelyn and Robert. Decorated and
disabled Korean War Veteran. Friends may visit Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM at
the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, Inc., 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY.
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9:30 AM at Holy Spirit R.C. Church in New
Hyde Park, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton,
NY.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Boselli, Mary
BOSELLI-Mary of Copiague on January 30, 2005 (nee Costantino). Beloved wife of
the late Ceasar C. Eternally devoted and loving mother of the late Ceasar B.
(Buzzy). Loving sister of Elvira Lops, Adua Polecetti, Lucetta Lamana, Melina
Lamana, Elena Pozzerane and the late Aldo and Nicholas, all of Italy. Beloved
"Aunt Nucci" to many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Republican
Party Committee woman, 53rd Dist. Copiague for many years. Reposing D'Andrea
Bros. Funeral Home, 99 Oak St., Copiague. Visiting Wednesday 2-4:30 and 79:30
PM. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45 AM Our Lady of the Assumption Church, followed
by interment Amityville Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Brown, Robert W.
BROWN-Robert W., of Cutchogue, LI, on January 31, 2005, at the age of 71.
President of Sunrise Coach Lines in Greenport, LI. Beloved husband of Christa
(nee Kalinke). Loving father of Corinne (LeRoy) Fitting of East Marion and
Michelle Leonard of Southold. Cherished grandfather of Anna Christa Garren,
Claire Leonard, Gabriella Garren and Shannon Leonard. The family received
friends Tuesday at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes, 51400 Route 25,
Southold (19 mi. East of L.I.E., Exit 73). Those wishing to remember Robert
and his family in a special way can make contributions to the Robert W. Brown
Scholarship Fund, PO Box 628, East Marion, NY 11939 and the North Fork Animal
Welfare League, PO Box 297, Southold, NY 11971.
Published in Newsday from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005.

Buettner, Lawrence J.
BUETTNER-Lawrence J. on January 25, 2005 of Seaford. Air Force Veteran of
WWII. Beloved husband of Audrey. Devoted father of Linda Schwartz, Janet
Klein. Dear cousin of Robert Maller. Cherished grandfather of Julia Schwatz,
Keith Klein and Rebecca Voicu, and great-grandfather of Ardian Voicu. Funeral
arrangements were entrusted to the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Inc., of
Seaford. A mass of Christian burial was held at St. William the Abbot RC
Church. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Cardone, Dolores
CARDONE-Dolores, age 81, of Nesconset, NY, suddenly on January 30, 2005.
Beloved wife of the late Carmen. Loving mother of Jerome and Jo-Ann Cardone,
Mary Ann and Robert Scroope, Christina and Kevin Darcy, Stephanie Johnston and
Anthony Luciano, Veronica Greenfield, James and Donna Cardone, Mark and Lisa
Cardone, Michele and Michael Johnson and the late Daniel Cardone. Cherished
grandmother of 26 and the late Christopher Cardone. Devoted great-grandmother
of seven. Reposing at the Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 E. Main Street,
Smithtown, NY. Visiting Tuesday 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:30PM. Funeral Mass at
St. Patrick's RC Church, Wednesday at 9:45AM. Interment to follow at Queen of
All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; St. Patrick's Parish Outreach, 280
East Main Street, Smithtown, New York 11787.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Catapano, John (Memoriam)
JOHN CATAPANO
5/29/22 - 2/1/99
Not a day goes by without thoughts
of you. We miss and love you.
You will live forever in our hearts.
YOUR LOVING FAMILY
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Cumming, Elaine P. (Hendrickson)
CUMMING-Elaine P. (nee Hendrickson), of Freeport, on January 29, 2005. Beloved
wife of Thomas M. Loving mother of George, William, Thomas and the late
Charles. Adored grandmother of Thomas, Meghan and Caitlyn. Mother-in-law of
Denise and aunt of Joanni, Carol and June. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark Inc.
Funeral Home , 110 Pine St. (corner So. Ocean Ave.) Freeport. Religious
Service, Wednesday evening 7:30PM. Funeral, Thursday 10AM. Interment, Cypress
Hills Cemetery. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4PM and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005.
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Curran, Richard F.
CURRAN-Richard F. of Freeport on January 30, 2005. Attorney and Vetbron WWII,
Army Air Corp. Beloved husband of Rosemary. Loving father of Mary and Martha
Patterson and William and John Curran. Adored grandfather of 11. Reposing at
Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (corner So. Ocean Ave.),
Freeport. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30 AM at Our Holy Redeemer RC Church.
Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Eberhard Jr., Walter C.
EBERHARD-Walter C. Jr., Lindenhurst, NY, on January 31, 2005. Beloved husband
of the late Ruth. Devoted father of Walter and John. Cherished grandfather of
4r. Friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West
Main St., Babylon Village, LI, on Wednesday 24:30PM and 7-9:30PM. Religious
Services, Thursday 10AM at the Community Presbyterian Church, Deer Park, NY.
Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Ford, Robert A.
Ford-Robert A. of West Islip, on January 30, 2005 in his 81st year. Beloved
father of Gilbert and Grace, Roy, William and Lucy, Debra and Brian. Loving
Grandfather of 13. Cherished greatgrandfather of seven and one on the way.
Family will receive friends at Lang-Tobia-DiPalma Funeral Home, 255 Higbie
Lane, West Islip on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4, 7-9. Cremation Private.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Fredette, Doris A.
FREDETTE-Doris A., age 79, of East Moriches (formerly of Bayport), on January
30, 2005. Beloved wife of Robert J. Loving mother of 10 children and 36
grandchildren. Reposing, Sinnickson's Moriches Funeral Home, 203 Main St.,
Center Moriches, Tuesday 7-9PM, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass, St. Johns RC
Church, 9:30AM Center Moriches, Thursday.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Freeman, Barbara
FREEMAN-Barbara of Lindenhurst on January 29, 2005. Beloved mother of Ian
Cridlin and cherished grandmother of Caleigh and Parker. Reposing today, 2-4
and 7-9, Wesche Funeral Home, Inc., 495 Main Street, Center Moriches. Service
8:00pm at the funeral home. Cremation private.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Garger, Felix P.
GARGER-Felix P., 84, of Hicksville (formerly of Bayside and Ridgewood) on
January 30, 2005. WWII Veteran, Retired after 32 years at Sperry Gyroscope.
Beloved husband of the late Marion. Loving father of Peter (Catherine), Thomas
(Dolores) and Nancy Wilhelm (Allan). Cherished brother of Margaret, George,
Andrew, and the late Joseph, Herman and Frances. Adored grandfather of
Jennifer, Kristen, Alexander, Caitlyn, Allison and Sara. Treasured uncle to
many. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9PM, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Thomas
F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave. (2 blocks south
L.I.R.R., corner West Marie St.). Mass Friday, 9:30AM, Our Lady of Mercy R.C.
Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to
St. Jude's Children's Hospital would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Goodwin, Marjorie   
GOODWIN-Marjorie, on January 29, 2005, of Merrick. Beloved aunt of Dwight,
Wayne, Michael Buck, April See and Timothy Buck and friend to many.
Arrangements entrusted to Thomas A. Glynn & Son Funeral Home.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Greehy, Bridget E.
GREEHY-Bridget E., on January 30, 2005, of Selden, NY. Beloved mother of
Patricia Lebow, John and Dennis Greehy, Mary Bischof and Maurcie Greehy.
Loving grandmother of Robert Lebow, Alexander Krawchuk, Keriann and Elizabeth
Greehy, Angela Krawchuk, Dennis, Brendan and John Greehy, Christopher
Krawchuk, Sean Greehy and the late Robert Lebow. Dear sister of Dennis Leahy,
Mary and Margaret. Reposing at the O.B. Davis Funeral Home, 1001 Rt. 25A,
Miller Place, NY. Visiting hours, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4PM and 7-9PM.
Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:00AM at St. Gerard Majella RC Church. Interment,
Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Griffin, Andrea
GRIFFIN-Andrea, of Lake Grove, NY, on January 29, 2005, in her 58th year.
Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Mario and Andrew. Reposing, Moloney's
Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Ronkonkoma, NY on Wednesday, February
2, 2005. Visiting, Wednesday evening 69PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Hinken, Alice (Holmberg)
HINKEN-Alice (nee Holmberg), longtime Five Towns area resident, on January 30,
2005. Alice was the last surviving sibling of the illustrious Holmberg family
of eleven boys and two girls. She is also predeceased by her devoted son
Richard. Alice leaves behind her loving husband, Albert; her son, Albert and
daughter, Ruth West; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Reposing Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Meserole Funeral Home, Inwood. Funeral
Service 8:30PM. Cremation private.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Iannaccone, Carmine P.
IANNACCONE-Carmine P., age 83, formerly of South Ozone Park, peacefully at
home on Monday, January 31, 2005 in Allendale, NJ. Carmine was owner of Eagle
Real Estate of Queens, NY for 35 years before retiring in 1988. He was a
parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church of Queens and an active
member of Ferrini Welfare League. Carmine served his country during World War
II in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his loving children,
13 grandchildren and his sister Elena Stagno of Boston, MA. He was predeceased
by his beloved wife Ermelinda (nee Iannaccone) in 1989. Arrangements by the
Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff, NJ. 201-891-3400.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Jervis, Paul W.
JERVIS-Paul W., age 64 years, of Oakdale, LI, on January 30, 2005. Beloved
husband of Jean. Loving father of Donna Werner and Paul W., Jr. Dear brother
of Wilfred Jervis. Cherished grandfather of Victoria, Gabrielle, Parker and
Nicholas. Reposing at The Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy.,
West Sayville, Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 11:15 AM,
St. Lawrence RC Church, Sayville. Interment, VA National Cemetery, Calverton,
LI. Contributions in his memory to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset
Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776, appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Johnson, Esther K.
JOHNSON-Esther K.,founder of Johnson's Farm of East Northport, L.I. on January
31, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Henry and loving mother of William H.
Johnson, Howard A. Johnson, and Barbara McNally. Cherished grandmother of nine
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Anna Johnsen.
Visiting Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at Bruggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield
Road, East Northport. Funeral service, 11:00 AM Thursday at the funeral home.
Interment, Northport Rural Cemetery. Memorials to St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Chairlift Fund, 120 Vernon Valley Road, East Northport, NY 11731 would be
appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Knoell, Gregg V.
KNOELL-Gregg V., of Medford (formerly of Farmingdale), on January 30, 2005.
Beloved husband of Barbara. Devoted father of Christopher, Bryan, Shawn, Kevin
and his wife Jennifer and Darren. Cherished son of Muriel and Ernest and
grandson of Dolores Knoell. Loving brother of Cathy and James Dinda and Sherry
and Larry Marcus. Grandfather of Collin. Uncle of Stephen, Thomas, Daniel and
Matthew. The family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5PM &
7-9:30PM at The McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Inc., 385 Main St.,
Farmingdale. Religious Service, Thursday 1PM, the Rev. Eldon Simpson
officiating. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Koslosky, Anna M.
KOSLOSKY-Anna M., on January 30, 2005 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the
late John F. Cherished mother of John E. and Alice Drake. Loving grandmother
of John I. and Michael Koslosky, Donald, David and Douglas Drake. Great
grandmother to nine. Friends may visit Wednesday 24:30PM and 7-9:30PM at the
New Hyde Park Funeral Home, Inc., 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY. Mass
of Christian Burial Thursday 9:15AM at Notre Dame R.C. Church in New Hyde
Park., NY. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury, NY.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Lane, Richard F.
LANE-Richard F., born August 27, 1933, passed on January 30, 2005 at 71 years
of age. Devoted husband of Kathleen. Beloved father of Michelle. Loving
grandfather of Corey, Christopher and Michael. Also survived by many nieces
and nephews. Loving brother of Helen and Carol. He was a retired NYPD officer
after more than 20 years of services. A former Newsday employee he worked over
13 years as a collating mechanic where he was well known as Uncle Dick. He was
also a Korean war veteran. A member of the Knights of Columbus and the
American Veterans. He will always be remembered by many. Funeral Services
entrusted to Monahan Funeral Home, 27 East Main St, Fairfield, PA, 17320.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Lund, Georgena F.
LUND-Georgena F., age 88 years, of Largo, FL (formerly of Sayville, LI), on
January 27, 2005. Beloved mother of Broncey Inchiocca, John Lund and the late
Willard Spencer Lund. Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of
six. Funeral arrangements were private.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Martinez, Santa (Claire)
MARTINEZ-Santa (Claire) of Commack, formerly of Flushing and Las Cruces, New
Mexico, on January 29, 2005 in her 93rd year. Former dancer and hairdresser
who together with her late husband Ceferino performed as the professional team
of Marilyn and Martinez. Beloved mother of Iris (Michael) Rabasca, Robert
(Jean) Martinez and Lorraine Martinez, DO. Dear grandmother of Gina Lanz,
Patricia Antonelli, Michael Rabasca, Mary Grove, Susan Murphy, Anne Rabasca
and Robert Martinez. Also survived by ten great-grandchildren. Reposing Nolan
& Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport. Funeral Mass Thursday
11 AM at Christ the King Church, Commack. Inurnment Las Cruces, NM at a later
date. In Santa's memory, donations to Catholic Relief Services would be
appreciated. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005.

McCarron, Felix J.
McCARRON- Felix J. of East Meadow. Born in Brooklyn, NY (formerly of Elmont
and Jamaica Queens), on January 30, 2005. Beloved husband of the late
Florence. Dearest father of Linda Spillane, William and James. Loving father
grandfather of Dawn Marie Batik, Mark Spillane, Brian, Michael, Elizabeth,
Rachel and James Jr. Cherished great-grandfather of Ryan and Erin Batik.
Reposing at the Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin
Square, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Mass of the Christian Burial,
Thursday 9:30AM at St. Catherine of Sienna RC Church, Franklin Square.
Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

McDonald, Rosemary
McDONALD-Rosemary of New Hyde Park, NY, on January 31, 2005. Devoted wife of
the late Gerald P. Beloved mother of Patrick J. (Nancy), Mary Jane Surrago
(the late James), Gerald T. (Sharon) and Theresa A. Kaufman (Andrew). Beloved
grandmother of Michael, Jacqueline, Lance Corporal Patrick McDonald (USMC),
Christine, Gerald P., Elizabeth, Shawn, John, Shannon, Daniel and Julie.
Friends may call, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funral
Home, 125 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY (at Cityline). Funeral Mass,
Wednesday 9:45AM at Our Lady of the Snows RC Church. Interment, Calverton
National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosemary's name to Our
Lady of Snows Building Fund would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

McKeon Sr., John F.
McKEON-John F. Sr., 82, of Riverhead, on January 31, 2005. Loving husband of
Kathleen. Beloved father of John F. McKeon Jr., Stephanie, and Kathleen Safrey
(Ed). Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Daniel, Katie and Molly. Dear brother
of Jo Lee. Family will receive friends on Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4PM and
7-9PM, Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral Home, Inc., 406 East Main St., Riverhead,
NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday 9:30AM at St. John the
Evangelist RC Church. Interment to follow in Calverton National Cemetery,
Calverton.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Moehring, Marie
MOEHRING-Marie, formerly of Woodhaven, NY and Calverton, LI on January 29,
2005. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Dear aunt of Georgette Hoffmann and
great-aunt of Susan Waisnor and Arthur Hoffmann. Memorial Services, 11AM
Thursday, Baiting Hollow Congregational Church, Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow,
NY. Interment, Evergreens Cemetery, Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to Baiting Hollow Congregational Church.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Muller, Helen
MULLER-Helen, of Levittown, on January 29, 2005. Devoted wife of Herbert.
Beloved mother of Gary W. Muller, M.D. (Abigail), Diane Crandall, and Bruce
Muller. Cherished grandmother of Meghan, Amanda, Frank, Lindsay, Gregory,
Christina, and Eric. Reposing after 9 AM, Wednesday, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral
Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N, S.S. Pkwy.), Wantagh. Interment, Long Island
National Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y. Family will receive friends Wednesday, 11
AM-1 PM, only.
Published in Newsday from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005.

Neilon, Gregory J.
NEILON-Gregory J., 58, of Bayport, LI, on January 30, 2005. Beloved husband of
Mary. Cherished son of Ruth Neilon. Loving brother of Leslie Lee, Jeanne,
William and John Neilon. Reposing 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4:30 and 7-9:30
p.m. Wednesday at Bayport-Blue Point Funeral Home, 683 Montauk Hwy., Bayport,
LI. Religious Service 8 PM Wednesday.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

O'Neill, Pete "Scoop"
O'NEILL-Pete "Scoop", of Oceanside, NY, on January 30, 2005, in his 72nd year.
Beloved husband of Kay. Loving father of Lynda Grossman (Bruce), Peter Jr.
(Cindy), Geri Sundermier (Joe) and Kelly Artus (Terry). Devoted brother of Sr.
Gerri O'Neill O.P. Cherished grandfather of Kevin, Jennifer and Michelle
Grossman, Joshua O'Neill, Julie, Alison, Steven and Michael Sundermier,
Terence, Ashley, Liam and Kevin Artus. Step-grandfather of Nick, Stephanie,
Ben and Tim. Member and historian of the Oceanside Fire Dept. Columbia Engine
Co. for 48 years. Past President of the Oceanside Stallions A.C. football
league. Dedicated photographer and reporter for the Tribune Newspaper.
President of Peter O'Neill Assoc., a marble import co. Proud veteran of the US
Marine Corp. Member of the Republican Club. Devoted volunteer for animal
rescue and an avid computer genius. Pete was a man who was always caring and
giving without expecting anything in return. Pete cherished his grandchildren
in many loving ways. The family will receive friends, Wednesday and Thursday,
2-4 and 7-9PM at the Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home, 302 Long Beach Rd.,
Island Park, NY. Firematic Services, Thursday evening 8PM. Funeral Mass,
Friday 9:45AM, St. Anthony's RC Church, Oceanside, NY. Cremation will be
private with the interment of his cremains in Holy Rood Cemetery at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer
Society.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

O'Shea, Michael J.
O'SHEA-Michael J. Survived by wife Antoinette; daughters Margaret and
Kathleen; brother Donald and sisters Marguerite Carlton and Joan Mull.
Reposing at Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, 36-46 Bell Blvd., Bayside, NY.
Mass of Christian Burial, American Martyrs RC Church, Wednesday, 9:45AM.
Visiting, Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-10PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Oggeri, Peter S.
OGGERI-Peter S. on January 29, 2005 of Farmingdale. WWII US Navy Veteran.
Retired Nassau County Police Officer, 8th Pct. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee
Diehl). Devoted father of Michael, Steven, Scott, Peter, Patrick, Sandra
Dance, Donna Scott, Diane and Patricia. Also survived by 14 cherished
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt
Funeral Home, Inc., 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford (2 traffic lights east of Route
135). Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45 AM at St. Killians R.C. Church.
Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Hours, today 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4
and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.


Paduano Sr., Michael
PADUANO-Michael Sr., of Pennsylvania, formerly of Brentwood, on January 30,
2005. Beloved husband of the late Leonora. Devoted father of Michael Paduano
Jr., Lorraine Walsh and Lisa Bobka. Loving brother of William Paduano and
Madeline Buscarino. Cherished grandfather of 13. Reposing at the Michael J.
Grant Funeral Homes, 571 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood. Mass of Christian Burial,
Friday 10:30AM, St. Michael the Arch Angel RC Church, Farmingville. Interment
will follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends
Wednesday 7-9:30PM and Thursday 2-4PM and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005.

Porter, Ernest M.
PORTER-Ernest M., of Freeport on January 31, 2005. Beloved father of Ronald
and Wayne. Dear grandfather of Tammy, Corey, Jamee, Katie, Dwayne and Kelly.
Loving companion of Ann Houghton. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral
Home, 110 Pine St. (corner So. Ocean Ave.), Freeport. Funeral Mass, Friday,
9:30 AM at Our Holy Redeemer RC Church. Interment, Calverton National
Cemetery. Visiting, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Schneider, Cora Lee (Holland)
SCHNEIDER-Cora Lee (nee Holland), on January 30, 2005. Loving wife of the late
Robert. Beloved mother of Robert, Donna Eltanbouly, Helen Kavanagh and the
late Bruce. Cherished grandmother of Becky, Kimmy, Juliann, Sarah and Yasmin.
Dear sister of Cliff, Pat, Wayne and late Norman, Harold, Herbert and Estelle.
Visitation, MA Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station,
Wednesday and Thursday 2-5PM and 7-9PM. Mass, Friday 9:30AM, St. Hugh of
Lincoln Church. Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Shepherd-Weber, Marion L. (Memoriam)
MARION L. SHEPHERD-WEBER
2/14/33 - 1/22/05
Perhaps you sent a lovely card
or sat quietly in a chair.
Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers
if so we saw them there.
Perhaps you spoke a kind and
loving word, as any friend
would say.
Perhaps you were not there at all
Just thought of us that day.
Whatever you did to console our
hearts, we thank you so very much
whatever the part.
Never are we more aware of how
much friends and family mean than at the time of bereavment. We,
the children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, sisters and
brother of Marion L. Shepherd-
Weber would like to express how very much we appreciate each and everyone who
called and came to comfort us during this most difficult time.
From the depths of our hearts,
Her beloved children, Barbara-Lee and Wesley Philp, Robert and Bernadette
Braun and Marian Scherdel; her devoted grandchildren, Kerri-Ann and James
Mulvey and Jennifer, Tiffany, Christopher and Mary Beth Philp and Robert, Tina
and Matthew Bruan. Her cherished great-grandchildren Brianna and Taylor Mulvey
and Anthony and Andrew Piragnoli and Wesley and Ashely Hobin and Korryn and
Joshua Philp; her loving sisters and brother, Catherine Boiko, Ethel Donnelly
and Franklin Shepherd.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Simpson, Edward C.
SIMPSON-Edward C., on January 30, 2005, of Babylon Village. Retired employee
of 47 years for Con Edison and a 26 year member of the Babylon Auxiliary
Police. Beloved husband of 66 years to the late Pauline. Devoted father of
Jeanne Lagergren. Dear brother of Evelyn Wagner and Shirley Simpson and
brother-in-law of Ray Ball. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral private. Arrangements entrusted to The Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral
Home, 448 West Main St., Babylon Village, NY.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Till, Alice (Pollitzer)
TILL-Alice (nee Pollitzer) of Wayne, NJ on Sunday, January 30, 2005. Loving
wife of the late Kurt Till. Devoted mother of Peter and Debra Till of Wayne,
NJ. Adored sister of Eric Pollitzer of West Palm Beach, FL. Cherished
grandmother of Andrew, Harrison, and Grant Till of Wayne, NJ. Services were
held at Sharon Gardens Cemetery yesterday. Services conducted by Jewish
Memorial Chapel, 841 Allwood Road, Clifton, NJ. In lieu of shiva baskets or
gifts, the family desires contributions be made to The Jewish Family Services
of Northern New Jersey or the Chilton Memorial Hospital Foundation in Pompton
Plains, NJ.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Vesely, Margaret (Reilly)
VESELY-Margaret (nee Reilly), formerly of Central Islip, on January 30, 2005
in her 88th year. Dear wife of the late Emil. Beloved mother of James and his
wife Emily. Loving grandmother of Susan Shevlin, James J. Vesely, Jr., Mark
Vesely, Lisa Lewis, Michele Ferguson and Maureen Vesely. Adored great
grandmother of six. Reposing at the Thomas P. Walsh Funeral Home, Inc. 60
Carleton Avenue, Central Islip (2.5 mi No. SS Pkwy, Exit 43A). Religious
service, Wednesday evening. Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:45am in St. John of God
Church. Interment to follow in St. John of God Cemetery. Visiting Wednesday
2-4pm and 7-9pm.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Ward, Joseph P.
WARD-Joseph P. on January 28, 2005, of West Babylon. Beloved husband of the
late Anna. Devoted father of Judy Camuso, Joanne Gorman, Mary Casey and the
late Dennis Ward. Dear brother of John Ward and Betty Erying. Loving
grandfather of Brian, Kevin, Jason and Kevin. Friends may visit today 2-4:30
and 7-9:30PM, the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street,
Babylon Village, NY. Mass of Christian burial 10AM Wednesday at Our Lady of
Grace RC Church. Cremation private.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Winters, James Patrick
WINTERS-James Patrick, age 72, of St. James, LI; founder and proprietor of
Winters Brothers. Cherished husband of Brigid. Loving and adored father of
Sean Patrick (Eileen), Joseph Michael (Michele), James Patrick Jr., Michael
Kevin (Leann) and Andrew Brian (Christina). Beloved Poppa of Patrick Kevin,
Sean Patrick, John Arundell, James Patrick, Liam and Varrick. Devoted brother
of Joseph Michael (Ann) and Dorothy (Red). Friends may call at the St. James
Funeral Home, Rte. 25A, St. James, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4PM and 7-9PM.
Funeral Mass, Thursday 10AM at Sts. Philip & James RC Church. Entombment, St.
Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.

Zaleski, Joseph W.
ZALESKI-Joseph W. of Mattituck, LI on January 29, 2005 at the age of 91. Proud
US Army Veteran and a retiree of Hazeltine in Riverhead. Predeceased by his
wife, Elizabeth Ruth (nee Maibach) Zaleski. Loving father of Deborah S.
Zaleski of Mattituck and Linda Maddie of Florida. Fond brother of the late
Sophie Biggs. Cherished grandfather of Christine Talley and Nancy Lynch, and
great-grandfather of Lauren Talley and Brody Lynch. Friends may call on
Wednesday from 4-7 PM at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes, Inc., 13805 Route
25, Mattituck. Prayer services at 5:30 PM by Father Walter Rudnicki. Interment
Thursday at 10:30 AM, Calverton National Cemetery. Those wishing to remember
Joseph and his family in a special way can make a donation to the Mattituck
Fire Department Rescue Squad.
Published in Newsday on 2/1/2005.