OBITS: Newsday 20 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/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Newsday http://www.newsday.com Bilello, Frances (Francesca) BILELLO-Frances (Francesca), on February 18, 2005, of North Babylon, age 61. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Johanna Abdat, Joseph and Michael Iovane, and Theresa Pfeiffer. Fond grandmother of 9 grandchildren. Cherished sister of Annette Soehl, Joanne Cascella, Leona Drago, and Bonnie Patti. She lived life to the fullest and made an inspirational career change at the age of 60 to become a Certified Yoga Instructor. Family to receive friends Sunday and Monday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, at Mangano Funeral Home, Inc., 1701 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9 AM, Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family asks a donation be made to Good Shepherd Hospice in Frances' memory. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Bryman, Esther BRYMAN-Esther, age 89, on January 31, 2005, formerly of Oceanside, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Bryman; loving mother of Stephanie BerkowitzDelin (Arnold), Roberta Pettit (Jim Brigs), and Steven and Mitchell (Elisa) Bryman; dear sister of Milton (Lily) Maybaum, Lilian Stone, and the late Saul Maybaum; cherished grandmother of Marla, Darren, Julie, Kimberly, Joseph, Rachel, Erica, Evan, Justin, and Matthew; dear greatgrandmother of Daniel, Benjamin, Mia, Joanna, Naomi, Ayla, and Sophie; and beloved by a host of other relatives and friends. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Castellana, Alexander CASTELLANA-Alexander, of Bohemia, on February 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Maria. Devoted stepfather of JuliaAnn Galletta. Dearest brother of Peter, Nancy Alario, and Rose DeMateo. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Reposing at Mangano Funeral Home, Inc., 1701 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, Sunday, 7-9:30 PM, and Monday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 11 AM, St. John Nepomucene R.C. Church, Bohemia. Entombment, St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Castillo, Gustavo A. CASTILLO-Gustavo A. of Great Neck on February 18, 2005. Beloved husband of Myriam. Devoted son of Elsa. Father of Eric and Nicole. Also survived by his sister Emerita and his niece Patricia. Visiting in the Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home Inc., located at Little Neck Pkwy and Northern Blvd. in Little Neck, NY, on Monday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian burial Tuesday 9:45AM in St. Aloysius RC Church, Great Neck. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Great Neck. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Ceraso, Irene Ann CERASO-Irene Ann, of Syracuse, NY, at age 59 on February 9, 2005, after a long illness. Born on March 3, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY. Ms. Ceraso moved to Syracuse approximately 20 years ago. Survived by a sister-in-law, Sonia M. Ceraso of North Babylon, two nieces, Laura A. Olsen of Rocky Point and Lisa M. Ceraso of Centereach, all on L.I., and a nephew, Vincent A. Ceraso of Rhode Island. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 11, at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home followed by burial at Loomis Hill Cemetery, Syracuse, NY. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Deale, John DEALE-John, formerly of Roosevelt and Long Beach, NY, on February 8, 2005 in Boynton Beach, FL, after a battle with a series of medical problems. Funeral services were held in West Palm Beach on February 11, 2005. He dedicated his life to the work he loved so much, landscaping and gardening in Long Beach and Lido Beach. He leaves to cherish his memory, his brother Louis (Long Beach), sister-in-law, Enid and nine children, Cynthia, David, Samuel, Karen, Jonathan, Kim, Michael, Dannetta and Laurie. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Ehrlich, Milton EHRLICH-Milton, passed away in Del Ray Beach, FL, on January 28, 2005. Milton was a proud Army Air Corps photographer from WW II and an accomplished violinist who most recently performed with the Coral Springs Orchestra. He was a long time resident of East Meadow, N.Y. Husband of the late Vera Ehrlich. Father to Ella, Leslie and Victor. Father in law to Kevin, Mark and Jan. Grandfather to Wendy, Samantha and Veronica and great grandfather to Kelsey. Milton was also survived by his brother Stanley. Services and burial were held in Florida. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Fay, Thomas A. FAY-Thomas A., of Commack, N.Y., on February 18, 2005, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of June for 56 years. Cherished father of Thomas and Nancy, Kenneth and Cheryl, Stephen and Patricia, Donna and Don, Monica and Pete, Maryellen and Mike. Adored grandfather of TJ, John Ryan, Kenneth, Christine, Allison, April, Peter, John Thomas, and Abigail. Reposing, Sunday and Monday, 2-5, 7-9 PM, at Commack Abbey, Inc., 96 Commack Road, Commack, N.Y. Mass of the Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10 AM, at Christ The King R.C. Church, Commack, N.Y. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Fitzpatrick, Thomas FITZPATRICK-Thomas, of Bay Shore, L.I., formerly of Diamond Springs, California, in his 88th year, on February 18, 2005. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving stepfather to Carol, Claudia, Robert, and Kenneth. Dear brother of Dee Fiederlien. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Adored uncle and granduncle to his nieces and nephews. Retired from Nassau County Civil Service as Supervisor with the Pulmonary Disease Hospital, Bethpage, L.I. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Religious Service to be held Monday, 7:30 PM, at the Funeral Home. Visiting Monday, 24:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Grasing, Thomas M. GRASING-Thomas M., of Oceanside, L.I., on February 18, 2005. Beloved husband of Helen. Devoted father of Mary (Patrick) O'Neill, Michael (Carman), Patricia (Robert) Clark, Thomas (Kathi), and Edna (Kevin) Conway. Dear brother of Robert, Donald, Edna Bremer, and Raymond. Loving grandfather of Jessica, Danielle and Thomas Clark, Michael, Nicole, Kathryn, Thomas III, and Mary Rose, and Jack Conway. Reposing, Towers Funeral Home, Inc., Long Beach & Foxhurst Rds., Oceanside, Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, St. Anthony's R.C. Church, Oceanside, Tuesday, 10:30 AM. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oceanside Fire Dept., 65 Foxhurst Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Hervey, George W. HERVEY-George W., of Bethpage, on February 18, 2005. Retired 40year employee of Grumman Aerospace, Bethpage. Beloved husband of Agnes. Loving father and father-in-law of Robert and Jean, and William and Eileen. Proud grandfather of Michael, Shaun, Kerry, Brittany, Maggie, and Colin. Dear brother of Irene Alduino. Visiting, Monday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 234 Broadway, Bethpage, L.I. Religious Service at Funeral Home, Tuesday, 10:30 AM, with interment following at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Hladky, Frederick HLADKY-Frederick, on February 18, 2005, at age 77. Lifelong resident of Westbury. Former Founder and Owner of Henry's Taxi. Beloved husband of Marie. Devoted father of Paul, Michael, Jeff, Stephen, John, Jeanne Collins, and the late Peter. Cherished grandpa of 15. Reposing, Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Ave., Westbury, L.I., on Sunday, 7-9 PM, and Monday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury, L.I., on Tuesday, 11 AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Isola, Victor C. ISOLA-Victor C., of Levittown, on February 19, 2005 (Artist Extraordinaire). Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Stewart). Loving father of Scott and Gregory. Devoted grandfather of Michael and Christopher. Adored brother of Adele Anderson. Friends may call Monday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, and Tuesday, 10 AM - 12 Noon, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Turnpike (2 blocks east of Wantagh Parkway). Religious Service Monday, 7:30 PM, Fr. Thomas J. McCarthy officiating. Funeral, Tuesday, 12 Noon. Private cremation to follow. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. King, Mary T. KING-Mary T., on February 18, 2005, of Great Neck, N.Y. Loving sister of Nancy Meade, Joan Gardner (Leon), William F. King (Billie), Thomas J. King (Jane), and the late Catherine Baaij (Henk). Also survived by many devoted nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10:30 AM, St. Aloysius R.C. Church, Great Neck, with interment to follow in Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y. Donations in her memory, made to the charity of your choice, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Kowalik, Sophie KOWALIK-Sophie, of Amityville, NY, on February 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Devoted mother of Andrew and mother-in -law of Geri. Dear sister of Chester Marshall and Jayne Watyka. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Kevin and Karen. Great-grandmother of Ashley, Michael and Meghan. Reposing at Massapequa Funeral Home Inc. South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park, Monday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday 10AM St. Rose of Lima RC Church, Massapequa. Interment, Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Leo, Jean M. LEO-Jean M., on February 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Lucia Leo, Maria Dessi and her husband Joseph, and Joanne Pradella and her husband Ferruccio. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Matthew and his wife Shamane, Stephanie, and Dominique. Dearest sister of Rose Alercio, Tony Bisogno, Mario Bisogno, and Armando Bisogno. Jean was a proud member of the Columbiettes of St. Joseph R.C. Church. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Home, 4839 Nesconset Hwy., Port Jefferson Station, L.I. Visitation, Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass, Tuesday, 9:45 AM, at Good Shepherd R.C. Church, Holbrook. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association to help support research. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Manfredo, Margarita MANFREDO-Margarita, of Brentwood, L.I., formerly of Panama, on February 18, 2005. Devoted mother of Zobeida M. Acevedo, Luis Manfredo, and Ursula Montanez. Adored grandmother of 8. Cherished great-grandmother of 5. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St. (« mile west of S.S. Pkwy., Exit 45W). Religious Service at the funeral home, Monday, 12:30 PM. Cremation to follow. Visitation, Sunday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Menelao, Gloria A. (McGinley) MENELAO-Gloria A. (nee McGinley), 82 years, suddenly on February 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Devoted mother of Christine (Pat), Albert, and Denise. Loving grandmother of Marie, Vincent, and Michelle. Fond great-grandmother of Nathan and Christopher. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin Funeral Home, Inc., 42 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, N.Y. Visitation, Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10 AM, at The Lutheran Church of The Resurrection. Interment, Pinelawn Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Merckling, George MERCKLING-George, of Queens Village, NY, on February 18, 2005. Beloved father of Ray and Ron. Dear father-in-law of Tina and Donna. Loving grandfather of six. Friends may visit Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM at R. Stutzmann & Son Funeral Home, 2000 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY. Religious Service Monday 8PM at the funeral home. A private cremation will be held on Tuesday. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Murphy, Lucille T. (Brennan) MURPHY-Lucille T. (nee Brennan), of Franklin Square, on February 18, 2005. Loving wife of the late Eugene. Devoted mother of Irene Cavanaugh, Christina Pacciano, Maureen Brida, and Beth Madden. Dearest mother-in-law of James, Robert, and Charles. Dear sister of Joan Murphy, Thomas Brennan, and the late Rita Merrins. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Jennifer, Matthew, Ryan, George, Lauren, Amy, Kaitlyn, Robert, James, Sean, Bryan, and Meghan. Loving great-grandmother of Connor, Brandon, and Carly. She will be forever loved and missed by all that knew her. Reposing, today, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, Monday, 6-9 PM only, at Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10:30 AM, at St. Catherine of Sienna Church. Interment, St. Boniface Cemetery, Elmont. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Nobilio, Lawrence V. NOBILIO-Lawrence V., of Akron, NY, formerly of Smithtown, NY, on February 17, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Nicolina (Milazzo). Loving father of Carol Ann (Richard) Cositore. Cherished grandfather of Richard F. Cositore Jr., Barbara Cositore and Debra Geiger. Devoted great-grandfather of four. Dear brother of Helen Milazzo, Annette Nobilio, predeceased by three brothers. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 E. Main St., Smithtown, NY. Visiting, Monday 2-4 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's RC Church, Tuesday at 9:45am. Entombment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of WNY, 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY, 14227. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Nunnenkamp, Jeffrey NUNNENKAMP-Jeffrey, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Huntington Station, NY, on February 14, 2005. Beloved son of the late Eileen and Carl. Loving brother of Carl Jr., Bill, Eileen, Kurt and the late Carleen and Mark brother-inlaw to Ronnianne, Wesley and the late Roxane. Devoted uncle to Rodney, Kelly, Kerri, Brian, Brandon, Sean, Nicolle, Joanna, Pamela, Kimberley, Carleen and Danielle. Great uncle to many nieces and nephews and beloved Godson to Mildred and Joseph Brooks. He was a member of the original Foxwood Falcons. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery Queens, NY, at 11AM on February 26, 2005. Memorial donations can be made to Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, FL. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Nuzzi, Carmen NUZZI-Carmen, on February 19, 2005, of Melville, N.Y., formerly of Dix Hills. Korean War veteran. Beloved husband of Carmela for 52 years. Loving father of Steven, Christopher and Lisa Nuzzi, and Debra and Claudio DelVecchio. Cherished grandfather of Cristian and Angelica. Dear brother of Armand Nuzzi and Florence Peluso. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Road. Visiting hours, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 AM, from St. Paul the Apostle R.C. Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Petchonka, Josephine PETCHONKA-Josephine, of Bethpage, on February 18, 2005. Beloved wife of Anthony. Loving mother of Angie (Pete) Mennona, John (Dawn) Petchonka, and Joanne (Jim) Foley. Devoted grandmother of eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Tony, Steve and John Pelle. Visiting Sunday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 234 Broadway, Bethpage, N.Y. Service Monday, 9:30 AM, at St. Paul Lutheran Church (Stewart Avenue, Bethpage), with interment following at Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Raffell, Rodd RAFFELL-Rodd, of Oceanside, New York, on February 15, 2005, one month shy of his ninety-first birthday. Despite recent failing health, Mr. Raffell still wrote and arranged and lead a 26-piece concert jazz orchestra. He has been associated with such big bands as Charlie Spivak, Sammy Kaye, Jimmy Dorsey and Stan Kenton. Rodd Raffell also fronted his own big bands, which were well established in the mid-western states, prior to moving to Long Island. He leaves behind beloved daughters, Jamie Raffell and Myrna Berrios of Oceanside. A Memorial Service will be held at Malverne Funeral Home, 330 Hempstead Ave., Malverne, Tuesday evening, February 22, from 7-9 PM (516-593-7230). Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Ricco, Mary Ann RICCO-Mary Ann, formerly of Elmont, on February 19, 2005, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Devoted mother of Cathie Gabel and her husband Doug. Loving grandmother of Kimberly Pettis (Jason), Michael and Joseph Gabel. Cherished great-grandmother of Gabriella. Caring companion of Richard Haban. Also survived by her sisters, Sophie Koprowski and Vivian Breunig. Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc. North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Monday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 9:45 AM, Maria Regina Parish. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Roohan, James ROOHAN-James, suddenly, on February 18, 2005, of Bellerose, NY. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn. Devoted father of Mary Walker, James, John and Bill. Dearest father-in-law of James Walker and Linda Roohan. Cherished grandfather of Kathy Guilfoyle, Colleen Chiauzzi, Craig, Matthew, Kathryn and Christopher. Adored great grandfather of Michael, Erin, Meaghan and Lillian. Cherished sister of Kathleen Backe. Reposing R. Stutzmann Funeral Home, 2000 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY. Funeral Mass Tuesday February 22, St. Gregory the Great RC Church, 10:30AM. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Smith, William J.E. SMITH-William J.E., of Holbrook, N.Y., on February 18, 2005, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Arlene. Loving father of Carol Jordan, Susan Confort, Terry Nipper, Margaret Olson, William, Lynn, Daniel, and the late Ronald Smith, and stepfather of Steven Hayton, Lee Reed, Pamela Norman, Susan McMillan, and Jason Norman. Cherished grandfather of 40 and great-grandfather of 24. Reposing, Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y., where a Religious Service will be held, 8 PM, Monday. Cremation private: Nassau-Suffolk Crematory, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Visiting Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Sullivan, Anne Flynn SULLIVAN-Anne Flynn, of Wading River, NY, formerly of Yonkers, died February 17, 2005. She was 46 years old. Loving daughter of of Rosalie (nee Day) Flynn and the late John J. Flynn, Jr. Beloved wife of Eugene J. "Chip" Sullivan, Jr. Loving mother of Mora Sullivan. Beloved sister of Sheila Lamb, Bridget Cicero, Audrey Clark, Molly Clark and Jack Flynn. Calling hours will be at Flynn Memorial Home, 1652 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 (914) 963-5178, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Calling hours will continue at Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Route 25A, Wading River, NY 11792 (631) 929-4111, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday 11AM at St. John the Baptist Church, Wading River. Interment will follow at Wading River Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Verity, Marguerite B. VERITY-Marguerite B., of East Islip, L.I., on February 18, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Willet B. Verity. Devoted mother of Nancy S. Russo and the late James E. Verity, Esq. of Boston. Adored grandmother of Laura Prince, Fred Alesi, and Frank Alesi. Cherished great-grandmother of 11. Loving sister of Thelma Eckhardt. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St. (« mile west of S.S. Pkwy., Exit 45W). Religious Service at the Funeral Home Monday, 8 PM. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 12:30 PM, at funeral home. Interment, Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead, L.I. Visitation Sunday, 7-9:30 PM, and Monday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Youngren, Robert L. YOUNGREN-Robert L., of Brentwood, suddenly on February 18, 2005. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of Robert, Jr., James, Mary Youngren and Elaine Kirch, and the late Kevin. Dear brother of William. Cherished grandfather of 10 and greatgrandfather of 1. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes, Inc., 571 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, N.Y. 11717. Funeral Service to be held Monday, 7:30 PM. Interment, Tuesday, 11 AM, at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Family will receive friends to celebrate Robert's life Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005. Zaharek, Donna (Goldsmith) ZAHAREK-Donna (nee Goldsmith). Her suffering ended in the early morning of February 13, 2005, after a long and difficult battle with cancer. She was only 60 years old. She will always be remembered as a generous and loving Mom to her two daughters, Kim ZaharekLepe and Jaymie Zaharek-DeJesus and their respective husbands, Erick Lepe and Lester DeJesus. An adoring and fun loving grandma to her two beautiful grandsons, Jakob Lepe and Nikolas Lepe. A supportive and caring sister to her sisters; Lynn Musa of Oakdale, N.Y., Randi John Jones of Hilton Head, S.C., and Vicki Sohn of Dallas, Texas. She will be dearly missed by a lifetime of friends and family. She will be with us always. May she rest in peace. There will be a Memorial Service held Saturday, February 26, 2005, from 2 to 4 PM at the Sandles Funeral Home, 98 Carleton Ave., Islip Terrace, N.Y. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the cancer organization of your choice. Published in Newsday on 2/20/2005.