OBITS: Newsday 7 Feb 2005; Melville, Suffolk co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Newsday http://www.newsday.com Agnese, Rose AGNESE-Rose on February 5, 2005 of West Islip, formerly of Deer Park, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Tony. Loving mother of Danny, Anna Fandacone, Connie Vescovo and John. Fond grandmother of 13. Proud great grandmother of 37 and cherished great-great grandmother of four. Beloved sister of Michael Taliercio and Phyllis Poccia. Family to receive friends Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at Mangano Funeral Home, Inc. 1701 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 AM at St. Matthew's R.C. Church, Dix Hills. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Avendano, Dolores (Nazario) AVENDANO-Dolores (nee Nazario), on February 5, 2005, formerly of Farmingdale. Beloved wife of Favio. Loving mother of Omar, Peter and Felix. Devoted sister of Rosa Lopez, Maria Menendez and Filadelfo. Cherished grandmother of Amanda T, Amanda G., Jared, Nicolas, Anthony, Peter and Arianna. The family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45 AM at St. Killian's R.C. Church, Farmingdale. Cremation private. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Cervasio, Marcello (Memoriam) MARCELLO CERVASIO 07/24/84 - 02/07/85 20 Years in God's Loving Care Never Forgotten Always Remembered With Love Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Cooper, Janice W. COOPER-Janice W. of Mt. Airy, NC, formerly of Westbury on February 4, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Lewis. Devoted mother of Paul (Florence), Wayne (Wanda) and Ross (Evan). Cherished grandmother of Justin, Chris, Max and Ben. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11 AM at St. Brigid's Church, Westbury. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Arrangements entrusted to Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Damiano, Camille (Memoriam) CAMILLE DAMIANO Sadness is a part of everyday since you went away 2 years ago. I miss you Mom with all my Heart. Love you forever, Lisa Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. DiFulvio, Kathleen (O'Mara) DiFULVIO-Kathleen (nee O'Mara), 63, of Huntington on February 5, 2005. Beloved wife of Benny. Loving mother of Deborah Stolba, Michael, Philip and the late Eileen. Adored grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Philip O'Mara, Anna Simone and Maureen Casulli. Visitation Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station. Mass, Wednesday 10 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Kidney Foundation of New York are appreciated. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Flynn Sr., Arthur G. FLYNN-Arthur G. Sr, age 69, of Centereach on February 6, 2005. Predeceased by his wife Joan. Devoted father of Amanda (Philip) Mazzola and Arthur Jr. (Joyce). Cherished grandfather of Philip, Arthur and Danielle. Also survived by his loving sister, Irene Baade. Reposing at Marinello Funeral Home, Inc., 493 Middle Country Road, Coram. Prayers in the funeral home Tuesday 8 PM and Wednesday 9:30 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Futterman, Steven FUTTERMAN-Steven. Loving husband of Ellen. Devoted father of Adam and Elissa, Lisa and Dean. Beloved Papa of Jade, Jacob and Levi. Longtime resident of Smithtown and respected educator in the Commack School District. Funeral services will be Tuesday 10 AM at the I.J. Morris Funeral Chapel in Dix Hills. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Gilroy, Francis C. GILROY-Francis C. on February 5, 2005 of West Babylon. Beloved husband of Joan. Devoted father of Joseph, Nancy Tchinnis (Paul), Ursula Sepe (John). Grandfather of PJ, Aidan and Caitlin. Survived by two brothers and two sisters and loved by his brothers and sisters-in law, also his many nieces and nephews. Reposing Noce Funeral Home, 189 Route 109, West Babylon. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 AM at Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations in his name to Hospice Care Network, Bay Shore, NY or Baxter Pavilion at Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip. Visiting Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Gittins, Ellen A. GITTINS-Ellen A. on February 6, 2005 of Seaford. Beloved wife of Thomas E. Devoted mother of Susan and Thomas L. Loving grandmother of Ellen. Dear sister of Martin and the late Dorothy. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford (2 traffic lights east of Route 135). Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 AM at St. William the Abbot R.C. Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Harper, Donald J. HARPER-Donald J. of Queens Village, NY on February 6, 2005. Devoted father of Marie, Patricia, Catherine, Julie, Christopher and Daniel. Cherished grandfather of seven. Proud member of Local #3 IBEW, Knights of Columbus Council # 337, Jamaica, NY and Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Queens Village, NY. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Funeral service to be held Tuesday 10 AM at the funeral home. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. Visiting Monday 7-9:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's name may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 655 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Hicks, Eleanor V. (Ellie) HICKS-Eleanor V. (Ellie), age 70, formerly of Massapequa, lived in Brooksville, FL, on February 3, 2005. Survived by her son Charles F. Winter, daughter Donna Coyle, five grandchildren and one greatgranchild. Also survived by six sisters and four brothers. Eleanor was a volunteer at the Brooksville Regional Hospital and Enrichment Center. Arrangements were handled by Brewer & Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Brooksville, FL. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Kallman, Gerald (Memoriam) GERALD KALLMAN 2/7/1940 - 9/7/2004 Happy First Birthday in Heaven Daddy. Nothing has been the same since your gone, the world is darker and colder. Untill we meet again. Love always, your little girl, Erika Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Maitland, Audrey C. MAITLAND-Audrey C., 73, widow of William G. Maitland Sr., a former resident of East Meadow, passed away on February 4, 2005 in Bennington, VT. She had been employed at Hempstead Bank and was a member of Neptune Chapter 847, OES in Bellmore. Survivors include a daughter and two sons, Diane L. Kitchell of Bellmore, William Jr. of Sayville and Paul of Vermont, and four grandchildren. Arrangenents entrusted to Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. McWalters, Richard W. (Memoriam) RICHARD W. McWALTERS 4/2/51 - 2/7/03 Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Coach, Friend, and now Grandfather. "We only part to meet again." Love, Susan, Lisa and Greg, J.T., Mike, Rich, Pat, Tara and baby Morgan. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Mitchell, Arthur (Memoriam) ARTHUR MITCHELL 9/21/39-2/7/04 1st Anniversary in Heaven Each day there are thoughts of you. I will never forget the friendship forged and all of the road trips. Say hello to Mick for me! "Wimpy" Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Pagett, Harold M. "Mac" PAGETT-Harold M. "Mac" age 73, of Port Washington, on February 6, 2005. Loving son of the late Harold and Carolyn. Dear cousin of Carolyn Rodman of Indiana. Reposing Tuesday 7-9 PM at Austin F. Knowles Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main Street, Port Washington. Religious service 8:30 PM. Interment private. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Pinzone, Linda (Memoriam) LINDA PINZONE 2/8/57 - 7/23/04 Happy Birthday in Heaven Dear Linda, We think of you so much since you left us a short time ago. Your birthday is coming and our hearts are even heavier with thoughts of you and how much we miss you. Our lives go on but it is hard to function at holidays and celebrations without you. Nothing is the same and each of us are trying our best to cope with losing you. You are forever in our hearts and minds. Love your family and friends, especially your two Mom's Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Pirnak, Arlene M. PIRNAK-Arlene M. of Wading River, NY on February 5, 2005. Daughter of the late William and Ethel Jackson. Beloved wife of George. Loving mother of William (Michele) Pirnak, Margery (Joseph) Sokolski and James Pirnak. Fond sister of Margery Brett and dear grandmother of Kevin, Tyler, Kelsey and Shannon. Reposing 2-4 and 7-9 PM Monday. Funeral service 10 AM Tuesday, Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Rte 25A, Wading River. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Politano, Clara L. (Simoneschi) POLITANO-Clara L. (nee Simoneschi), longtime Inwood resident on February 6, 2005 in Richmond, VA at age 83. Wife of the late Gerald. Beloved mother of Margaret (Syd) Easley, Gerald (Grace), Richard (Rosalie), Ralph (Joanne), Louis (Denise) and Stephen (Anne) Politano. Adored grandmother of 15 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Dear sister if Sue Pelkowski. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Will repose Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Meserole Funeral Home, Inwood. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, Inwood. Interment Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Robitaille Sr., William R. ROBITAILLE-William R., Sr. "Richie", of Indian Harbor Beach, Fl., suddenly on January 28, 2005; he was 72 years old. Bill Sr. was predeceased by his mother Margaret, father William, brother Edward and son Jeffry. He is survived by his beloved companion Margaret Gula, sister Eleanor, children William Jr., and Allison, grandchildren Alyssa, Desiree, Brittany and Billy; daughter-inlaw Maryann. Also survived by his dear friend, former wife and mother of his children, Mary S. Robitaille. Bill Sr. served our country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He had a passion for golf as well as his family and life. We will miss him so. Memorial visitation will be at Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport, NY 11768. There will be a Memorial Service on Wednesday at 4 PM with Rev. Dr. Eric James Weaver, officiating. Visiting hours Wednesday, February 9, 2005, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Tricolla, Philip J. TRICOLLA-Philip J., of Lynbrook on February 5, 2005. Beloved husband of Pauline. Loving father of Kathleen Spagnola (Michael) and Philip (Michel). Cherished grandfather of Michael, Christopher and Suzanne Spagnola and Julia and Max Tricolla. Dear brother of Emil, Mary and the late Eric and Antionette. Family will receive friends, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc. 34 Hempstead Ave. (corner Peninsula Blvd.) Lynbrook. Funeral Mass, Thursday at 9:45 AM at Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church, Lynbrook. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Wagenknecht, Josephine WAGENKNECHT-Josephine, 92, passed away on February 5, 2005 in Largo, FL. Formerly of Pinnellas Pk, FL and Greenlawn, NY. Survived by her son Robert Wagenknecht and his wife Gloria, granddaughter, Donna Schirmer and her husband Mark and seven great grandchildren. Former employee of Emiles Candies Inc. of Oceanside, NY. Memorial Service and Interment will be at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury, date to be determined. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery in St. Petersburg, FL. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005. Wernersbach, Edward W. WERNERSBACH-Edward W. of Mineola, LI on February 5, 2005. Beloved husband of Priscilla. Devoted father of Brenda Brochon, Edward, Gary, the late Gail Susan and also survived by his foster son Christopher Duffy. Loving grandfather of Michael, Julie, Sean and Michelle. Dear brother of Ruth Hanes. Visitation will be held at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY on Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Religious service Wednesday 11 AM at SearingRoslyn United Methodist Church, 134 I.U. Willets Rd., Albertson, NY (between Searingtown Rd and Willis Ave). Interment to follow in the churchyard. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward's memory to the Searing-Roslyn United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 290 Albertson, NY 11507 would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 2/7/2005.