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Bacigalupo, Cecilia
BACIGALUPO-Cecilia of Dominican Village, Amityville, formerly of West
Hempstead, N.Y., on February 18, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Charles.
Devoted mother of Charles, Kathleen Turner, Julie Price, and James. Dear
sister of Margaret McGuckin. Also survived by ten loving grandchildren.
Reposing at Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc., South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Road,
Massapequa Park, Sunday and Monday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass, Tuesday
9:30am, St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Amityville. Interment, Holy Rood
Cemetery, Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Barbella, Mary
BARBELLA-Mary, of Farmingdale, on February 18, 2005. Beloved wife of George.
Devoted mother of Patricia and the late Tony, Gerry Marinello, Rosemarie and
John Ward, Georgeann and Gary Golden, and Maryann and John Patane. Loving
sister of Penza. Cherished grandmother of Tiara, Damian, Tony, Jessica and
Michael and great-grandmother of Kira. The family will receive friends Sunday
and Monday 25PM and 7-9:30PM at The McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc., 385
Main St., Farmingdale. Funeral Mass, Tuesday 9:45AM at St. Kilian RC Church.
Interment, Long Island National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Bell, Gregory Paul
BELL-Gregory Paul, 62, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Franklin Square, N.Y.,
died Wednesday, February 16, 2005. He was born in Jamaica, N.Y., the son of
Charlotte Malloy Bell and the late Ralph Bell and he worked for IBM as a
Financial Analyst. A Memorial Mass will be held at 1 o'clock, Saturday
afternoon, February 26, 2005 at Holy Name of Mary R.C. Church in Valley
Stream. Mr. Bell is survived by his wife, Barbara Pruett Bell; children,
Tracey Stein and her husband Martin H. Stein, IV of Wake Forest and Erik
Henderson and his wife Leslie of Nashville, TN; his mother, Charlotte Malloy
Bell; sister, Nancy Baierwalter of West Islip, NY; brothers, Roger Bell and
Douglas Bell both of Franklin Square, NY; and four grandchildren. Memorial
contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 27624, Raleigh,
N.C. 27611. A service of Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Wake
Forest, N.C. (919-556-5811)
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Berongi, Maureen A. (Connolly)
BERONGI-Maureen A. (nee Connolly) of Charlotte, North Carolina (formerly of
Massapequa Park), suddenly on February 16, 2005. Devoted daughter of the late
Ethel and Michael Connolly. Loving wife of Robert J., Jr. Beloved mother of
Robert. Dear sister of Dennis and Rob Connolly. Reposing at Massapequa Funeral
Home Inc., North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark), Massapequa Park, on
Saturday and Sunday, 24:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Religious Service, Sunday 8 PM.
Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. David's
Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 20 Clark Blvd., Massapequa Park, NY 11762,
would be appreciated
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.
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Boggi, Nicholas J. (Memoriam)
NICHOLAS J. BOGGI
5/10/1934 - 2/19/2004
Today we thought of you, but that
is nothing new, we thought of you
yesterday and days before that
too. We think of you in silence and
often speak your name. Now all we
have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our
keepsake with which we will never
part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our heart. We love
and miss you. You are and always
will be forever in our hearts.
Your wife Katherine,
your children, Jimmy, Anthony,
Kathy & Mike, your grandchildren, Heidi, Alicia, Nicholas, T.J. &
Mikey says, "me too".
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Cervantes, Richard H. (Memoriam)
RICHARD H. CERVANTES
10/11/1939 - 2/19/2003
Two years ago, our lives were changed by the passing of the most wonderful man
we called husband, father, pop and friend. Its' now memories that keep us
going by recalling his love that surrounds us all. How blessed we were to be a
part of his life.
Love, Your Family and Friends
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Farrell, Margaret Mary
FARRELL-Margaret Mary, on February 18, 2005. Longtime resident of Garden City
Park. Devoted wife and best friend to Jack for 55 years. Fond sister and
sister-inlaw to Marylou and Hank Haid. Loving mother and mother-in-law to
Dennis and Nancy Farrell, Diane and Brian Coffey, John and Rosemarie Farrell,
Cathy and Tom King. Cherished grandmother to Michael (Kim), Katie (Steve),
D.J., Colleen, Madison, Abigail, William, Jim, Dan (Meghan), Shawn, Nancy,
Thomas, and Johnny. Great-grandmother to Colin. Friends and family may visit
at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, on
Sunday, 7-9:30 PM, and Monday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial,
Tuesday, 10:30 AM, at Holy Spirit R.C. Church, New Hyde Park, with interment
to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Gerena, Charles J.
GERENA-Charles J., on February 17, 2005, at the age of 53. Beloved husband of
Marilyn. Devoted father of Brandon and Justin and father-in-law to Jennifer.
Loving brother of Gilbert (GG). Formerly of the Linden Houses in East New
York. Reposing, Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30PM and 79:30PM at the Fredrick J.
Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Rd., Bethpage. Religious Service,
Sunday night at funeral home. Interment, Monday at Melville Cemetery.
Donations to the ALS Association are appreciated and will be forwarded by
family.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Gilligan, Paula
GILLIGAN-Paula of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, on February 17, 2005 in her 64th year.
Beloved wife of Thomas. Loving mother of Commander William and Debra and Ralph
Lizza. Cherished grandmother of Ashley and Alexandria Lizza. Dear sister of
Ann Rannazzisi. Reposing, Molony's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave.,
Lake Ronkonkoma. Funeral Mass, Monday 9:45AM Good Shepherd RC Church,
Holbrook, NY. Interment following at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton,
NY. Visiting, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Green, John G. (Red)
GREEN-John G. (Red), on February 17, 2005, in his 74th year, peacefully
surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of John
(Jessica), Diane (Chris), Michael (Stephanie), Laura (Terence), Susan (Pete),
Sharon (Kenny), Kara (Mark). Loving grandfather of 23. Loving brother of Ed P.
Jr. and Mary Connors. Predeceased by his father Ed P. Green, mother Mary Green
(nee Molloy) and brother Philip Green. Mourned by many nieces, nephews and
friends. Loved by many, missed by all. He was a Navy Veteran, Korean War
(Submarines) USS Blenny 324. Retired NYFD Ladder 40 Harlem. Retired president
B.M. IUEC Local One. Proud Irishman, honored throughout his long distinguished
career, Boy Scouts of America, Archdiocese of NY Cardinal's Award. Building
and construction trades of NYC among many others. Tireless fighter for the
working men and women at the local and national level. A leader among men and
women in the construction industry. Always willing to share his time, wisdom
and knowledge. His wit and laughter will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM at The Brockett Funeral Home,
203 Hampton Rd., Southhampton, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
on Monday 10AM at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary R.C. Church, Hill St.,
Southhampton. Burial to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Donations in
his name to the IUEC Local One Scholarship Fund or The American Diabetes
Association.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Henderson, John H.
HENDERSON-John H., of East Farmingdale, on February 17, 2005. Beloved husband
of the late Patricia. Devoted father of Nancy Henz, and John & Joan. Loving
brother of Mabel Anderson. Cherished grandfather of Eric, Michael, Kevin,
Christopher, and Keri. The family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday,
2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Inc., 385 Main St.,
Farmingdale. Funeral Mass, Monday, 9:45 AM, at St. Kilian R.C. Church.
Interment, Long Island National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday from 2/18/2005 - 2/19/2005.

Jacoby, Jake Evan Lee (Memoriam)
JAKE EVAN LEE JACOBY
2/2/02 - 2/11/02
Three long years have passed,
since that horrible day that the
truck took you away from us.
Every day we see your twin sister's smile, your spirit comes shining
through. We thank God every day
for the nine days we were able to
hold you. And we thank you
for being our special Angel Baby.
Mommy and Daddy miss you
and love you, more than there are
stars in Heaven above, and we long
for the day when we see you again.
Loving you Always,
Mommy and Daddy, Jenny,
John Jr., Sabrina and Nicholas
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Jenks, Daniel J.
JENKS-Daniel J., of Ridge, NY, on February 17, 2005 in his 80th year. Loving
husband of Anne Jenks. Beloved husband of the late Arline Jenks. Devoted
father of Judith Jenks, Peter Jenks, Daniel A. Jenks and Maryellen Miller.
Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Meredith, Amanda, Julianne and Lucas. Dear
brother of Virginia Jacques and Loretta Riordan and the late John Jenks. Mr
Jenks worked for Metlife Insurance Co. for 39 years, where he is honored in
their Hall of Fame. He was also a proud US Veteran serving his country in the
Second World War. Visiting, Saturday and Sunday, 3-5 and 7-9PM at the Overton
Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main St., Islip, NY. Funeral Mass, 11AM, St. Mark's RC
Church, Shoreham, NY. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations to Community Funds, Inc., 909 3rd Ave., NY, NY 10022,
(Memo: Daniel J. Jenks Memorial Fund), donations will be used for youth sports
and organizations for people with disabilities.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Laterza, Rose
LATERZA-Rose, of Huntington Station, on February 18, 2005. Longtime employee
of Marshall's and Woolworth of Huntington. Beloved wife of the late Alfred.
Loving mother of Christopher and Robert. Cherished grandmother of John
Alexander and Christopher Jeffrey. Dear sister of Antoinette, Angelina,
Catherine and Alfred. Devoted aunt of Lorraine Laterza. Visitation, Monday
25PM and 7-9PM at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc., 1380 New York Ave.,
Huntington Station, NY 11746. Religious Service, Monday 8PM. Prayer, Tuesday
10AM at the funeral home. Burial to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to VNS Hospice of Northport.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Liva, Amedeo William
LIVA-Amedeo William, of Port Jefferson Station, N. Y., on February 17, 2005.
Beloved husband of Eleanore. Devoted father of Corinne Camarata and Michele
Liva. Adored Grampi of Christopher and Lauren. Dear brother of Enzo and Ione.
Retired Teacher - Harborfields Central School District. Memorial gathering
Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, and Sunday, 2-4 PM only, at Weigand Bros. Funeral
Home, 49 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations
in Mr. Liva's memory can be made to the Amedeo William Liva Scholarship Fund,
c/o the Harborfields Central School District, 2 Old Field Road, Greenlawn,
N.Y. 11740, would be deeply appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Lowe, Thomas M.
LOWE-Thomas M. of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY on February 17, 2005 in his 61st year.
Beloved father of Danielle and Melissa. Loving brother of Michael, Frank,
George and Carol Morales. Best friend of Matt Bellina. Reposing Moloney's Lake
Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, where a Religious Service
will be held on Monday. Funeral Mass 10 AM Tuesday at St. Joseph's R.C.
Church, Ronkonkoma. Committal following Mother Teresa Tribute Center, Lake
Ronkonkoma. Cremation private Nassau-Suffolk Crematory, Lake Ronkonkoma.
Visiting Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Luti, Margaret T.
LUTI-Margaret T., of Williston Park, on February 18, 2005. Beloved wife of
Dante J. Devoted mother of Diane Darter, Maryanne Thornton, Christine Drago
and Robert Luti. Also survived by one sister and seven grandchildren.
Visiting, 2-5 and 7-9PM Sunday, Cassidy Funeral Home, 156 Willis Ave.,
Mineola. Funeral Mass, 9:45AM Monday, Corpus Christi Church. Interment, Long
Island National Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Madia, Angelo Alfredo
MADIA-Angelo Alfredo, on February 17, 2005, of Manhasset, NY. Beloved husband
of Liliana. Cherished father of Domenico, Pasquale, John, Bruna, Beatrice and
Luigi. Loving grandfather of Michael, Marco, Mathew, Daniel and Angelo. In
repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 3-5
and 7-9PM Sunday and Monday. Funeral Mass, 9:30AM Tuesday, St. Peter of
Alcantara R.C. Church. Interment, Nassau Knolls Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Menton, George
MENTON-George, Sr. of Uniondale, NY on February 16, 2005. Beloved husband of
Carrie (Henson). Loving father of Gregory (Sophie), Alan, Donna, Georgia (Ron)
and Karen. Dear brother of Gladys Allen. Loving grandfather of 15 and great
grandfather of 13. Loving uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. The family
will receive friends Monday 2-6 pm, followed by Funeral Services at 6 pm at
Carl C. Burnett Funeral Home Inc. 456 So. Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY.
Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park Tuesday 11:00 am.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Montore, Paul F.
MONTORE-Paul F., formerly of Baldwin, NY, No. Ft. Meyers, FL, and Wilton, NY,
died on February 12, 2005. Paul was predeceased by his beloved wife Molly
(Kelly), daughter, Maribeth Noonan, son, Joseph, and grandchildren Paul
Francis Montore III, Molly Jeanne Pecor and James Pecor. He is survived by his
children Paul, Mike, Joan Laibach, Bob, Carol Hoey, Margaret, Anne Marie Ellis
and Jeanne Cordani, 21 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces
and nephews. A memorial celebration of Paul's life will be held at a future
date. In memory of Paul, donations may be made to: Lower Cape Fear Hospice,
1406 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Murphy, Andrew J.
MURPHY-Andrew J. of Massapequa Park, NY, formerly of Manhattan, on February
18, 2005 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Catherine (nee Brandon). Loving
father of Kathleen Cronin (Jeff). Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home Inc. North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd.
Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Sunday 79:30 PM and Monday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday 9:45 AM, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church.
Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

O'Hara, Kathleen M.
O'HARA-Kathleen M., of Amityville, on February 17, 2005. Beloved daughter of
Ellen and Patrick. Cherished sister of Patrick M. (Marysia). Devoted aunt of
Christine and Patrick T. She was a proud member of the Saffron United Pipe
Band. She will be deeply missed by all her friends and family. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast
Cancer Research Fund, Inc. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R.
Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY, on Sunday
and Monday from 2-5 and 7-9:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at Ss.
Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church at 10:15 am. Interment to follow at St. Charles
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Ornstein, Goldie (Memoriam)
GOLDIE ORNSTEIN
8/14/1928 - 2/19/2004
Mom, cousin Toni said it best:
For such a little woman,
you left such a big hole in our lives.
"There'll be crying tonight."
Miss you always. -Judy
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Randazzo, Anthony J.
RANDAZZO-Anthony J. of Centereach on February 17, 2005. Beloved husband of the
late Lillian. Loving father of Jeanie Piazza (Richie), Catherine Sommer
(Eddie), Karen Wainwright (Frank), Debbie Savoca (Jimmy), Ronnie Randazzo, Don
Randazzo and Lorraine Berger (Leo). Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM at Giove
Funeral Home, 640 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island. Mass of Christian Burial
Monday 9:45 AM at St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church. Interment to follow at
Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Roche, Joseph F.
ROCHE-Joseph F., age 76 on Februaru 17, 2005, of Delaware Township, NJ,
formerly of Oceanside, NY and Manhattan, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Monday
at 10 am in St. Magdalen Church, 105 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ under the
direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington,
NJ. Visitation on Saturday from 7-9 pm and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.
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Seroski, Michael W.
SEROSKI-Michael W. on February 17, 2005. Devoted father of Robert (Kathleen).
Loving grandfather of Robert, Kevin, Matthew and great-grandfather of Braden.
Visiting at the Wantagh Abbey Inc., corner of Park Ave. and Beech St.,
Wantagh, Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday 9:45
am, at St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church. Interment Calverton National
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Sowle, Ingrid (Memoriam)
INGRID SOWLE
1937 - 1990
Remembered
It has been 15 years since you were taken from us. The results of your
devotion and good deeds still remain part of us.
We love you and miss you.
The Membership of Fire Medic
Co. #1 of the Port Washington
Fire Department
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

St. Aubrey, Barbara
ST. AUBREY-Barbara, of Commack, NY, on February 17, 2005. Beloved mother of
Michael St. Aubrey and his wife Patty. Cherished grandmother of Alecia, Leslie
and Alexis. Loving mother of Christine St. Aubrey. Dear sister of Kenneth
Frank and his wife Linda. Visiting Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM, Brueggemann Funeral
Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Funeral Mass Monday 9:30AM at St.
Philip Neri RC Church, Northport. Interment Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.
Memorials to the: American Cancer Society, 75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY
11788, would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Zatlin, Burton
ZATLIN-Burton, life long resident of Glen Cove, LI, on February 18, 2005, age
82, former proprietor of Singer's Dept. Store. WWII Veteran USCG. Beloved
husband of Elinor for 58 years. Loving father of Stuart and David (Roz). Dear
brother of the late Edith Eisenstadt. Special grandfather of Jason, Yarden and
Ari. Fond cousin of Burton, Paul and Steven Singer. Also survived by niece and
nephews. Interment, Montefiore Cemetery. Donations maybe made to Hospice Care
Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797. Arrangements entrusted to
Dodge Thomas Funeral Home.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Zero, Rose M.
ZERO-Rose M. at 95 years old of Martinsburg, West Virginia on February 16,
2005. Beloved mother of Audrey Mollica, Donald and Ronald. Cherished
grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of eight. Family and friends may
visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave.,
Deer Park, NY on Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 and 79:30 pm. Mass of Christian
Burial on Monday at Ss. Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church at 11:15 am.
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.

Zollo, Nicoletta (Memoriam)
NICOLETTA ZOLLO
4 Years of Missing You.
Think of you and miss
you everyday.
Your Loving Family
Published in Newsday on 2/19/2005.