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Abbracciamento, Jeanette Ryan (Memoriam)
JEANETTE RYAN ABBRACCIAMENTO
FEBRUARY 8, 1998
Beloved Wife, Mother,
Grandmother and Aunt.
"We miss you more with
each passing day."
Your Husband, Lou,
Your Children, Susan, Virginia,
Lynne & John, their spouses,
Mark, Dennis and Roxanne.
Grandchildren Ryan, Jacqui, Brett,
Matthew, Paul & Tea Jeanette.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Ambrosio, Anna
AMBROSIO-Anna, 91 of Huntington, on February 6, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Jimmy, the barber of Northport. Loving mother of Phyllis Douglas, Patricia Di
Tusa, Josephine Glynn and Catherine Fletcher. Adored grandmother of eight and
great grandmother of three. Dear sister of Margaret Swerz., Phyllis Looney,
Peter and Steven Hladki. Visitation Tuesday 7-9PM and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM
at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass
Thursday 9:45AM at St. Patrick's Church, Huntington.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Bisset, Loretta Louise (Muller)
BISSET-Loretta Louise (nee Muller) on February 5, 2005 at the age of 90.
Resident of Breezy Point, Queens. Formerly of Ozone Park. Beloved mother of
Barbara Finn (Joe), Betty Sorvillo (Rick) and Laurie Grady (Rudy). Cherished
grandmother of Jennifer Duffy, Marghi O'Neill, Joey Finn, Heather Sorvillo,
Victoria Sorvillo-Weidemann and Gina Sorvillo, Chris Bush and Karyn Erickson.
Cherished great-grandmother of Catherine, Olivia, Camryn, Leah, Isabel, Drew,
Tatum, Zack and Chelsea. Beloved sister of Ruth Brown. Survived by many loving
nieces and nephews. Active member of Christ Community Church. Former member of
Bethany Church in Richmond Hill, NY. Former Employee of the Dime Savings Bank
of NY. Member of the Daughters of the Eastern Star- Areme Triangle. Reposing
at the Massapequa Funeral Home Inc., North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd (at Clark)
Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Wednesday 2-4:30 and 79:30 PM. Religious service
Wednesday, 3:30PM, at the Funeral Home. Graveside service Friday Lutheran
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Christ
Community Church, 60 West Market St. Rockaway Point, NY 11697.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Bodetti-Durkel, Josephine A.
BODETTI-DURKEL-Josephine A., of Levittown, NY, on February 6, 2005. Beloved
wife of Gary Durkel. Loving mother of Gary, Jr. and Noel. Devoted daughter of
Maria Bodetti. Dear sister of Louis, Michael and Anthony Bodetti. Visiting,
Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 234 Broadway,
Bethpage, NY. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 9:45AM at St. Martin of Tours RC
Church, with interment following at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers, please send donations for the benefit of Josephine's children to
Maria Bedetti in care of, Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 315 Conklin Street,
Farmingdale, NY 11735.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Bollati, Nicholas (Memoriam)
NICHOLAS BOLLATI
02/08/1999 - 02/08/2005
It's five years since God took you away. My tears still fall and my heart is
broken. I love you and miss you everyday. Love, Mom.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Curreri, Patricia Fields (Memoriam)
PATRICIA FIELDS CURRERI
02/08/36 - 02/16/04
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Thank you for helping us to stay strong and showing us how to be
a close loving family. Love,
Debbie, Audrey, Joe and Marianne.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Euler Sr., Michael Christopher
EULER-Michael Christopher Sr., 50, suddenly on February 3, 2005 of Midvale,
UT, formerly of Massapequa, NY, son of George (deceased) and Katie Euler.
Loving husband of Janell. Devoted father of Travis, Michael Jr. (Rhonda), and
Stepahnie (Brodie). Joyous grandfather of Anthony, Joey and Ben. Brother and
friend of Peter (Charlotte). Michael was a gentle and considerate person and
had nothing but kind words for all. A graduate of Chaminade High School, he
loved to golf, play music and be a mentor to Ben and Anthony. He cherished
every moment with his newest grandchild Joey. Always in our hearts and dearly
missed. Services will be held at St. Theresa in Midvale, UT, Saturday February
12, 2005. In lieu of flowers send donations to Chaminade Hockey Club in memory
of Michael Euler.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Gaudy Jr., Lance Williams
GAUDY-Lance Williams, Jr., 41, of North Carolina, on February 6, 2005. He is
survived by his wife, Sandra Mayernick Gaudy; father, Lance W. Gaudy, Sr. of
Queens, NY; mother, Janet Knapp Gaudy of Syosset, NY; sister, Kristine Gaudy
of Pt. Jefferson Station, NY; Kenneth Gaudy and Justin Gaudy, both of
Nesconset, NY; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Knapp of Syosset, NY; and
paternal grandmother, Eunice Gaudy of Queens, NY. Asheville Area Alternative
Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. (828-258-8274)
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Granz, Warren
GRANZ-Warren, 78, of Lindenhurst, NY, on February 6, 2005. He fought till the
end and passed away at home after a 5 year bout with Alzheimers. Warren was a
TEC5, US Army, and drove a tank in Germany during WW II. He was a plumber by
trade and could fix anything. Husband of the late Helene (nee Hirzel, 3/2004).
Father of 4 daughters, Diane (Ronnie Sharkey), June, Louise (Jack Tramuta) and
Maxine (Stacy Gage). Grandfather of Carolyn (Dave Antos), Lauren, Samantha and
Alexander. Great-Grandfather of Allison and Nicholas. Brother of Marilyn
Kraft, Erma LaMont and Ernest Granz. Warren was a charter member of Community
Presbyterian Church at 1843 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, where a service will be
held on Wednesday, February 9th at 10AM. Interment immediatley following at
Calverton National Cemetery under the care of Lindenhurst Funeral Home.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Gustaferri, Wilma "Boots"
GUSTAFERRI-Wilma "Boots" of Oceanside, LI on February 6, 2005. Loving mother
of Glenn, Charles, Rosanne and Dennis. Dear grandmother of eleven and
great-grandmother of fifteen. Reposing Towers Funeral Home, Inc., Long Beach
and Foxhurst Rds, Oceanside on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Religious Service,
Thursday 9:30AM at Funeral Home. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Jacobs, Leonard (Memoriam)
LEONARD JACOBS
12/20/24 - 2/8/00
My Darling, it's been 5 years since you're gone. I miss you so much - your
love, your friendship, your advice, your help. You were my partner, my
sweetheart, my best friend, my everything! You're in my heart forever. Your
"little buddy" and beloved companion, Judy
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Jendryck, Veronica H.
JENDRYCK-Veronica H. of Malverne on February 7, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Edward F. Loving mother of Joan Rugen (Lawrence), and Carol Bock (Frank). Dear
grandmother of Frankie, Eddie, Julie, Debbie, John, and Laura. Family will
receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Flinch & Bruns
Funeral Home, Inc., 34 Hempstead Avenue (corner Peninsula Blvd.), Lynbrook.
Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:45 AM, Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Malverne.
Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Keim, Frederick J.
KEIM-Frederick J., on Febrary 7, 2005 of Elmont, NY. Devoted husband of Linda.
Loving father of Desiree, Donna, Angela, Frederick and April Alisa Christina.
Cherished grandfather of eight. Visiting Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9pm at the Krauss
Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, NY. Religious
Service, Wednesday 8:00pm. Funeral, Thursday 10:00am. Interment, Calverton
National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nassau County Fire
Fighters Burn Center Foundation would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Gift Shop   Charities
Kendall, Katharine M.
KENDALL-Katharine M., of N. Babylon, on February 6, 2005, in her 90th year.
Beloved aunt to Joseph and Gladys Staniszewski and Lynn and Robert Ricca.
Loving great aunt of seven. Family will receive friends at Lang-Tobia-DiPalma
Funeral Home, 406 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon Village, on Tuesday from 2-4 &
7-9PM. Religious Services will be held Wednesday 11:15AM at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Gift Shop   Charities
Lang, Ruth
LANG-Ruth, longtime resident of Glen Cove, on February 6, 2005, age 88.
Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving aunt of Judith Delgado, Robert Posch
and William Posch. Member of Locust Valley Senior CLub and Coordinator of
Senior Bowling League. Friends may visit at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas,
Glen Cove, Tuesday 3-5 & 7-9PM. Mass, St. Patrick R.C. Church, Glen Cove, 10AM
Wednesday. Interment private.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Larsen, Elizabeth "Betty"
LARSEN-Elizabeth (Betty), of Island Park, LI, formerly of Freeport on February
6, 2005. Beloved niece of Ellen Kaiser and cousin of John Kaiser.Betty was a
grad of Norwegian Hospital. She began her career at SNCH (O'side), where she
then became Head Nurse of ICU for 17 yrs. She received her BA in Nursing
Science and worked in Case Mgmt. She worked at Best Care, Horizon, Prime Care
and NY Home Hlthcare as Dir. Of Mktg.. Reposing Towers Funeral Home, Inc.,
Long Beach & Foxhurst Rds. Oceanside on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Religious
Service, Oceanside Lutheran Church 12 PM Wednesday. Interment, Greenfield
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Breast Cancer or Oceanside
Lutheran Church, 62 Davison Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572 in memory of Betty.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

LoBue, Elma
LoBUE-Elma, of Oceanside, on February 6, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Nicholas. Loving mother of Christine Vessely and Claire Cavanagh. Cherished
sister of Valda Petovello and the late Zelmi Comparetto. Dearest grandmother
of Daniel, Dennis, John Vessely and Nicole Cavanagh. Reposing at the Edward F.
Lieber Funeral Homes Inc., 266 N. Central Ave., Valley Stream. Visitation,
Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday 9AM at the
Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Lombardo, Frank A.
LOMBARDO-Frank A., of Holbrook, L.I., suddenly on February 7, 2005. Loving
husband and best friend of Karen Lombardo. Devoted and adored father of Ashley
and Alexander. Dear son of Angelo and the late Barbara Lombardo. Beloved
brother of Lisa, Karen, Barbara, Gina and Angelo. Adoring uncle of thirteen
and special godfather to Nicholas and Gregory. Reposing at the Fredrick J.
Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 mile west of
S.S. Pkwy, Exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Friday
9:45AM at Good Shepherd R.C. Church, Holbrook, L.I. Cremation to follow.
Visiting, Wednesday 7-9:30PM and Thursday 2-4:00 and 7-9:30PM. In lieu of
flowers, Frank's family would appreciate donations made in his memory to the
American Heart Association, 125 E. Bethpage Rd., Plainview, NY 11803.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

McDonald, Thomas H.
McDONALD-Thomas H., on February 5, 2005. Beloved husband of 66 years to Helen
(nee Hamilton). Devoted father of Sr. Dale McDonald PBVM, Patricia Estigoy and
her husband Dr. Romulo Estigoy, John and his wife Trumane, Thomas and his wife
Dr. Paula Ippolito. Proud grandfather of Laura, John, Michael and Andrew. Also
survived by his sister Kathryn Seitz. Family to receive friends at Leo. F.
Kearns Funeral Home, 61-40 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park, Tuesday 2-5PM and 79PM.
Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday at Ascension Church, 10AM, followed by
interment at Gethsemane Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Nelson III, Nels Madison
NELSON-Nels Madison III, on February 6, 2005, of Miller Place, NY. Beloved
husband of Augusta J. (nee Johnston) for 57 years. Loving father of Nanette
Eberle and Nels Edward Nelson. Cherished grandfather of Christian and
Victoria. Dear brother of Norma Frudden. Reposing at the O.B. Davis Funeral
Homes, 4839 Nesconset Hwy. (Rt. 347), Port Jefferson Station, LI. Visiting,
Tuesday 79PM and Wednesday 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Funeral Service, Thursday 11:30AM.
Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the
Mt. Sinai Congregational Church Food Pantry would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

O'Connor, Rosemary M.
O'CONNOR-Rosemary M. on February 4, 2005. Beloved daughter of William and
Margaret Krabbeler. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Loving mother of the
late Kathleen O'Connor, Deborah DeNucci, Susan and Tony Izzo, and Vincent.
Cherished grandmother of Leah and Sebastian and Jacqueline, Anthony and
Thomas. Loving sister of the late William, Carol, Richard and Susan, Paul and
Barbara, Robert and Jane and Kurt and Madeline. Dear sister-in-law of
Kathleen, Joanie, Patricia and Dennis. Also survived by many loving nieces,
nephews, cousins and special friends. Rose was a unique person loved by many.
She will be sorely missed and will live in our hearts forever. May she rest in
peace. Friends and relatives may visit Thursday February 10, 9-11 AM at the
Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY.Funeral
service Thursday 11:30 AM at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 270 South Broadway,
Hicksville, NY. Interment to follow at St. Raymond Cemetery, Bronx, NY.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Rudolf, Charles W. (Memoriam)
CHARLES W. RUDOLF
February 8, 1995
10th Anniversary
Forever In Our Hearts
We miss your smile and happy face, your gentle touch and warm
embrace. No one can ever take your place. Lovingly missed by your family and
friends, June, Bob, John, Jenn, Madison, Aidan John Charles and Tommy
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Ryan, Lillian B.
RYAN-Lillian B., of Huntington, on February 7, 2005. Retired Operating Room
Supervisor at Huntington Hospital. Former member of Nathan Hale Unit Senior
Citizens and former volunteer at the Village Green Senior Citizens Shop.
Loving wife of the late John Joseph. Beloved mother of Patricia Conway
(Jerry). Cherished sisterin-law of Helen Guckenberger and Etiennette
Kaszubski. Adored sister of the late Louis and Paul. Dear aunt of many.
Visitation M. A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station,
Tuesday, 2-5 & 7-9PM. Mass Wednesday 9:45AM at St. Patrick's Church,
Huntington. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial
donation to Huntington Hospital Community Development Fund, Nursing Education,
270 Park Ave., Huntington, NY 11743 will be appreciated by the family.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Sbarra, Andrew T.
SBARRA-Andrew T., formally of Levittown on February 6, 2005. Loving father of
Patricia Rosenberg (Jon), Joan Tripp (Geoff), Thomas, Carole Tomeo (Bill),
Robert (Noreen) and Kristine Sbarra (Mark Vaughn). Cherished grandfather of
seven and the late John Rosenberg. Devoted great grandfather of one. Dear
brother of Jeannette MacAnally, and Dottie (Jerry) Scotti. Friends may call
Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown
Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke (2 blocks east of Wantagh Pkwy). Mass Thursday,
10AM, at St. Bernard R.C. Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Gift Shop   Charities
Searing, Alfred R.
SEARING-Alfred R. on February 2, 2005 of Wantagh. Cherished uncle of Diane and
James Scheulen, Joseph and Gary Searing. Beloved brother-in-law of Stella
Searing. Loving brother of the late Marjorie (Joseph) Scheulen, Joseph Searing
and Dorothy (Lloyd) Thompson. Cremation private.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Sekela, Zoe Ariel
SEKELA-Zoe Ariel, on February 5, 2005 of East Islip, in her 2nd year. Precious
daughter of Louise Sekela. Cherished granddaughter of Carmen and Tony Sekela.
Loving niece of Anthony, Chris and Nicholas. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, February
8, 2005 at 11:15AM, Ss. Cyril and Methodious R.C. Church, Deer Park. Interment
to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Mangano
Funeral Home, Inc., Deer Park, NY.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Sullivan, John J.
SULLIVAN-John J., "Jack", 63, of Riverhead, on February 6, 2005. Loving
husband of Carol. Beloved father of Diane Gise, Jonathan Sullivan, Christine
Pisciotta, Jeffrey Schieferstein, Julie Curreri, and Debbie Aronica. Cherished
grandfather of ten. Dear brother of Mary Smykla, and Danny Sullivan. Family
will receive friends on Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9PM, at Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral
Home, Inc., 406 East Main St., Riverhead, NY. Services will be held on
Wednesday, 10AM, at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart
Cemetery, Southampon.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.

Summer, Ivor "Ivy"
SUMMER-Ivor "Ivy" of Roslyn Heights, NY, on February 5, 2005, after a long
courageous battle with cancer. Star player of St. John's University
championship basketball team 1944-1945. Beloved companion of Anita Grossberg.
Loving father of Larry and Tracy Summer-Graziano. Adored brother of Ruby Gold.
Cherished grandfather of Steven, Lindsey and Emily. Husband of the late
Eileen. Services, today 12:00 noon at Guttermans's, 8000 Jericho Tpke.,
Woodbury, LI.
Published in Newsday from 2/6/2005 - 2/8/2005.

Truglio, Marianne
TRUGLIO-Marianne on February 5, 2005 of New Hyde Park, NY. Beloved wife of
Frank. Daughter of Rosario and Florence. Loving mother of Anthony and Kristine
and her husband Rich. Cherished grandmother of Paige and Richie. Fond sister
of Loretta. Friends may visit Tuesday 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 PM at the New Hyde Park
Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park,NY. Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday 9:15AM at Notre Dame R.C. Church, New Hyde Park, NY with interment
to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111
Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714.
Published in Newsday on 2/8/2005.