OBITS: Newsday 23 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 Allen, Dolores J. ALLEN-Dolores J., of North Merrick, on February 20, 2005. Member North Merrick Fire Department Ladies Auxilary. Beloved wife of Joseph. Devoted mother of Joseph, Keith and James. Dear mother-in-law of Bridget, Jeanine and Lisa. Loving sister of Arlene Uhl and Fran Curcio. Also survived by her grandchildren Scott, Brittney, Daniel, Joseph, Jessica, Warren and Gavin. Visiting, Tuesday 7-9PM and Wednesday 2-5PM and 7-9PM at the N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Ave., Merrick. North Merrick Fire Department and Ladies Auxilary Services, Wednesday 8PM. Funeral, Thursday 11AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005. Barbiere, Salvatore BARBIERE-Salvatore, 90 (Uncle Sal), a long time resident of West Islip passed away on February 19, 2005. Preceded in death by his wife Agnes, he is survived by his loving sister Jennie Florio. Beloved uncle of Grace Florio, Joseph (Joann) and their children Gina and Joseph and the late Thomas Marion. Sal will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday February 24, 2005 10:00 AM at St. Bernards R.C. Church, Levittown. Interment to follow St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Batzer, Eugene T. BATZER-Eugene T., 82, Sun City Center, FL, on February 16, 2005. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose, in 2004. A devoted father and grandfather, he is survived by son Brian Batzer (Caren), daughter Lori Flemming (Peter) and grandchildren Kelcey, Heather, Daniel and Barbara. He was a long-time police reporter for The Long Island Press and managed Oceanside Senior Little League to a 1968 World Series appearance. He was active in the Sun City Center Community Association and the Men's Golf Association, spearheaded rebuilding the Sun City Center Firehouse and was 1995 Sun City Center Man of the Year. Interment took place in Tampa, FL. He will be greatly missed by his wide circle of friends in New York and Florida. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Becker, Gloria T. BECKER-Gloria T. of Bay Shore, formerly of Westbury on February 21, 2005 at home with her family. Beloved wife of the late Fritz T. Becker. Fond stepmother of Rosanne (late Peter) Russell, Charmaine and Scott Letizia. Loving step-grandmother to Peter Jr., Kimberly Russell, Nicole, Scott Jr. Letizia. Sister in law to Eleanor (late Paul) Reibel, aunt to Debbie and Paul Jr. Reibel, Lisa and Henry O'Donnell. A special friendship with Kay Becker. Special cousin to many. Gloria was a loved person by many and fought a long battle with cancer. She will be missed greatly. Rest in peace Gloria, rest with Dad forever, "Be our Angels from above". Family will receive friends at Lang-Tobia-DiPalma Funeral Home, 406 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon Village on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 10 AM at St. Patrick's R.C. Church. Cremation will follow at Washington Memorial Park, Coram, NY. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Bednarz, Norma (Boselli) BEDNARZ-Norma (nee Boselli) of Amityville, L.I. on February 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Loving mother of Linda Peterson and her husband Peter, and Anthony Costantino and his partner Paul Mendela. Dear sister of Julia Warren and sister-in-law of the late Mary Boselli. A Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Amityville. Interment followed in the family plot in Amityville Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Benkovitz, Stephen J. BENKOVITZ-Stephen J., on February 21, 2005, of Smithtown. Beloved husband of Carmen. Loving father of Stephen A., Anthony, Susan (Fred) Seltzer and Robert (Nancy) Benkovitz. Cherished grandfather of Hannah and Bradley Seltzer. Dear brother of Joseph and Vincent Benkovitz. Reposing at Fives Smithtown Funeral Home Inc., 31 Landing Ave. Visiting Wednesday 7 to 9 PM and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Mass, Friday 9:45 AM, at St. Patricks R.C. Church. Interment to follow at St. John's Cemetery (Queens). In lieu of flowers, donations to charities (a list of which is at funeral home). Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Blakely, Aileen M. BLAKELY-Aileen M. of Merrick, in CT, on February 22, 2005. Worked at the Merrick Library for many years. Beloved wife of the late Glenn. Devoted mother of Glenn, Ellen Cutney and her husband Frank, and the late Ross Blakely. Loving grandmother of Erin Forget, Carolyn Cutney and Andrew Cutney and his wife Michaela. Also survived by her great granddaughters: Jacqueline and Margaux Forget. Visiting Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the N.F. Walker Funeral Home 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Funeral Mass Friday 11 AM at Cure of Ars R.C. Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Donations to the Friends of the Merrick Library, 2051 Sunrise Highway, Merrick, NY 11566 or United Home Hospice, 40 Lindeman Drive, Trumbell, CT 06611, appreciated. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Boczkowski, Ted BOCZKOWSKI-Ted, of Huntington Sta. on, February 21, 2005. Beloved Husband of Lili. Devoted father of Renee Michaelis and Annette D'Agostino. Cherished grandfather of Christopher and Lindsay. Visitation, Thursday 79PM at A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, 1380 New York Ave., Huntington Sta. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 9:30 AM, St. Hugh of Lincoln RC Church. Interment, St. Patricks Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Bodden, Wendell N. BODDEN-Wendell N., of North Babylon on February 20, 2005. Beloved husband of Natalie. Devoted father of Mark, Wendell II and Ingrid Rice. Cherished grandfather of six. Dear brother of Gloria Dempster, Emelyn Stoney and Edna Carter. Friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main St., Babylon Village, LI, on Friday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Religious Services on Saturday 10:00 A.M. at Church of the Messiah, 53 Carleton Ave., Central Islip, NY. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Carlson, Felix CARLSON-Felix, 79, on February 18, 2005, formerly of Port Washington, NY. Beloved husband of Audrey. Cherished father of Michael. Loving grandfather of Eric, Abby and Isabella. Devoted brother of Helen. Adoring uncle of Jill, Carol, Amy and Laurie. Will be remembered for his brilliant mind, gentle soul and joyous spirit. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Catalano, Frank CATALANO-Frank, of Islip Terrace, NY, on February 21, 2005, in his 78th year. Loving husband of Helen. Devoted father of Marie (Peter) Pruden and Elaine (Arthur) Menger. Cherished grandfather of Lauren, Robert, James, Anastasia, and Alex. Visiting, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main St., Islip, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45 AM, St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Islip. Interment, Queen of All Saints, Central Islip. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Chimenti, Abby Anne (Memoriam) ABBY ANNE CHIMENTI If tears could build a staircase, and memories a lane, we'd walk right up to Heaven, and bring you home again! You left us ten years ago with memories we'll treasure forever. YOUR LOVING FAMILY Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Czaja, Joanne M. CZAJA-Joanne M. suddenly on February 7 in Miami, FL. Joanne was predeceased by her father Peter Czaja. Joanne is survived by her mother and stepfather Carol Ann (Seeberger) and Edward Kosinski; grandparents Arthur and Madeline Seeberger, aunts and uncles Madeline (Albert) Cimaglia, Maureen (Douglas) Faries, Eileen Sinnott, Arthur (Sally Ann) Seeberger and 12 cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Fellowship House, 5711 S. Dixie Hwy., S. Miami, FL 33143-3694. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 26 at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church at 11:00 am, 1000 Washington Ave., Plainview, NY. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. DiRico, Nicolo DiRICO-Nicolo, of West Islip, L.I., on February 22, 2005 in his 78th year. Beloved brother of Rachel DiRico and Mary Brudi Connors. Cherished uncle of William and his wife Caroline Brudi. Dear great-uncle of William and Catherine Brudi. Nicolo was born in Orsogna, Italy. He proudly served with the United States Army during World War II in the Asiatic- Pacific Campaign. Nicolo was the resident engineer and surveyor during the 1964 New York World's Fair. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Friday 9:00 AM, at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, L.I. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I. Visiting Thursday 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Divanian, Arthur P. DIVANIAN-Arthur P. of Holbrook, NY (formerly of Pelham Bay, NY) on February 21, 2005 in his 57th year. Beloved husband of June. Loving father of Dennis and Keri. Dear brother of Gail Nason and Joyce Lhota. Reposing Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home, 825 Main Street, Holbrook where a religious service will be held Wednesday evening. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45 AM at Good Shepherd R.C. Church, Holbrook. Interment following Calverton National Cemetery Calverton, NY. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Charles Hospital, 3 N Hospice 200 Belle Terre Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Att: Sister Alice or American Lung Association 225 Wireless Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Dubinsky, Edward DUBINSKY-Edward, of Bay Shore, entered eternal life on February 21, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Ethna. Loving father of Edward, Margie Freisem and the late William, father-in-law of Bob. Cherished grandfather of five grandsons, three greatgrandchildren and two greatgrandchildren soon to arrive. Reposing at the Bay Shore Funeral Home (corner of Union Blvd. & Second Ave.), Bay Shore. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Patrick's RC Church, Bay Shore, Friday 10AM. Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery. Visiting, Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Dwyer, Thomas F. (Memoriam) THOMAS F. DWYER 11/22/18 - 2/23/04 In Memory of a Dear Friend. Miss you Tom. Rest in Peace with your beloved Marie. Donna Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Glausen, Mildred L. (Ahrens) GLAUSEN-Mildred L. (nee Ahrens) age 84 of Coram, on February 22, 2005. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Trevor Sr. Devoted mother of Trevor Jr. and Gregg (Alexa). Cherished Grandmother of Melissa, Erika, Mckenzie, Ellen, Gregg Jr., Anne, Taylor and Max and great-grandmother of Felicity. Reposing at Marinello Funeral Home, Inc., 493 Middle Country Road, Coram. Services in the funeral home, Friday 8PM and Saturday 9:30AM, followed by cremation at Washington Memorial Park. Visitation, Friday only 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Goelz, Edith GOELZ-Edith, 96, of Greenport, L.I., formerly of Bayside and St. James, N.Y. on February 21, 2005. Dear mother of June (Otto) Schoenstein. Loving grandmother of Joseph and Fred (Jenny). Cherished great grandmother of Joey, Lisa, Freddie and Liane. Beloved sister of Dorothy Daly. Predeceased by her husband Frederick A. Goelz in 1991. Funeral services, Thursday 8 PM at the Horton-Mathie Funeral Home, 735 First Street, Greenport Village, L.I., Rev. Paul Wancura, Celebrant. Burial, Friday 11 AM at Sterling Cemetery, Greenport. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 768 Main St., Greenport, NY 11944 or San Simeon Nursing Home, P.O. Box 2122, Greenport, NY 11944 would be appreciated. Visiting hours, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Gravina, Helen V. (Behnke) GRAVINA-Helen V. (nee Behnke), 80, of Brightwaters, L.I. on February 21, 2005. Treasured wife of the late Gerard C. Gravina, M.D. Devoted mother of Ellen, Mary, Gerard Jr. and Nancy, John and Kathy, William and Liz, Alfred, Charles, Paul and Elizabeth. Loving grandma to C.J., Justin, Arron, Andrew, Meghan and Jeremy; Grammy to Christine, Johnny, Michelle and Billy; Mema to Molly, Genny, Gerard, Alyssa and Mattea. Dear sister of Marie Horkan. Registered nurse, Hospice volunteer, Eucharistic minister and steward for St. Patrick Hospitality Center. Helen was a woman of faith, wisdom and deep compassion who embraced life's journey with courage, humor and perseverance. The family will receive friends Thursday 7-9:30 PM, Friday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy., West Islip (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Saturday 10 AM at St. Patrick R.C. Church, Bay Shore. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's name may be made to the Family Bereavment Program of Hospice Care Network or St. Patrick Hospitality Center. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Hayes, Thomas A. HAYES-Thomas A. of Hempstead on, February 20, 2005. Retired schoolteacher in Plainview-Old Bethpage UFSD. Beloved husband of Charlotte. Loving father of Lisa Welch and Craig Hayes. Dear brother of Patricia Jones. Proud granddad of Arthur, Gregory and Eric. Visitation at Hartnett Funeral Home, 561 Jerusalem Ave., Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 9:30 AM, Our Lady of Loretto Church, Hempstead. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation, 5 Channel Dr., Port Washington, NY 11050, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Hendrickson Jr., Frank Caldwell HENDRICKSON-Frank Caldwell Jr., 81, of Littleton, NC, on February 21, 2005. He was the former owner and operator of Hendrickson Brothers Construction in L.I., NY; a member of The Masons; member of the Elks and a member of the North Port Yacht Club in L.I., NY. He is survived by his wife Audrey M. Hendrickson and two daughters; Debra H. Nelson (Dale) of Arizona; Patrice Hendrickson (David Tobias) of Maryland and son; Frank C. Hendrickson, III (Christine) of Wilmington, NC; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Askew Funeral Services Chapel, Thursday, February 24th, at 2pm, 731 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke Rapids, NC, with the Rev. Thomas Sweeley officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Hinton III, Henry W. HINTON-Henry W. III of Hauppauge, NY on February 20, 2005 in his 76th year. Loving father of Suzanne Komyathy, Henry IV, Diane Edgar, Kathryn Romano, Joan Torrico and Harold. Cherished grandfather of 21. Dear brother of Harold Hinton and Lynn Reuter. Reposing Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Rd. (Rte.111) Hauppauge where a religious service will be held 8 PM Thursday. Funeral service 10 AM Friday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Islip. Interment following at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Gift Shop Charities Hoffman, Louise A. HOFFMAN-Louise A., 95, of Queensbury, on Monday, February 21, 2005 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Louise was an active member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in New Hyde Park, serving with the Rosary Altar Society, the Columbiettes and the Fishes, a volunteer organization for the sick and homebound. She was also a Girl Scout Leader for two of her daughters. Surviors include her daughters; Mary McKenna, her closest companion of of The Glen in Queensbury, Kathleen M. Manfredo (Frank) of Port Jefferson Station, Dolores Marinelli of Lake George, Patricia Bodnar (Roy Jr.) of Kapolei, Hawaii and Margaret Fortunato (William) of West Islip, 21 grandchildren; 28 greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Chapel Services will be at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale on Thursday 1PM. Published in Newsday from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005. Jones, Josephine Jackson JONES-Josephine Jackson, of Roosevelt, on February 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Maloey. Devoted mother of Barbara Jones, Lenore Figueroa, Kathleen Jones, Maloey Jones, Edward Jones and Andrew Jones. Dear sister of Florence Rose. Loving grandmother of Melissa, Jared, Angela, Adrienne, Andrew, Ashley, Jennifer and Michelle. Great grandmother of Aidan Forte and Emmanuel Thompson. Cremation was private. Memorial Visitation, Saturday, February 26, 2005 from 10:30AM to 11:30am, The N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Ave., Merrick. Memorial services start at 11:30AM with Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Kissen, Martin T. (Memoriam) MARTIN T. KISSEN 1/8/25 - 2/23/03 I'll always remember you being there for me, good times and bad, no matter what. I'll always remember there will never be anyone to replace you in my heart and the love I will always have for you. Mary Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. McCusker, Helen MCCUSKER-Helen of Huntington, on February 22, 2005. Loving wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Helen Hoey, John, and Ronald. Cherished grandmother of 10 and 22 great grandchildren. Visitation M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station on Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Mass Thursday 9:45 AM, St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph's Guest Home, 350 Cuba Hill Road, Huntington, NY 11743. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. McLaughlin, Winnie M. (Prinz) McLAUGHLIN-Winnie M. (Nee Prinz), on February 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Merle E. Loving and caring mother of Dr. Ellen McLaughlin, Lois Cook (Walter), and Merle Jr. (Glenda). Cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of three. Dear sister of Alberta Sawyer. Reposing after 2pm Thursday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N, SS Pkwy.), Wantagh. Funeral Service, Friday 10:00 am, at the funeral home. Interment to follow, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 528 Mineola Ave., Carle Pl., NY 11514. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. McManus, John F. McMANUS-John F. age 80 of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Long Island, NY. Passed away peacefully, February 19, 2005. He was the husband of the late Marion Cove McManus. He was an Electrical Engineer for Sperry Gyroscope. He is survived by a son Thomas McManus and a daughter Julia (McManus) McCormick. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 24, 2005 at the Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury at 12 Noon, with Fr. Dennis Sheridan officiating. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Mellett, Noel F. MELLETT-Noel F. on February 21, 2005 at the age of 58. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Devoted son of the late Patrick and Mary of Claremorris Co. Mayo Ireland. Loving brother of four brothers and four sisters, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Member of Local 608. Friends may call Thursday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY (at city line). Mass of Christian burial Friday, 10:30AM, at Our Lady of Victory RC Church. Cremation Fresh Pond Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Care Network (516) 832-7100 or Christa House (631) 376-0114. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Moore, Michael A. MOORE-Michael A. on February 20, 2005. Beloved son of Veronica and Christopher Moore. Loving brother of Jessica and Christopher Moore. Cherished grandson of Gloria Bocchiere and Mary Moore. Reposing Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Robertaccio Funeral Home Inc., 85 Rte 112, Patchogue. Funeral Mass Friday 9:45 AM at St. Sylvester's R.C. Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Moran, Thomas J. MORAN-Thomas J., (IBEW Local 3), on February 21, 2005. Beloved father of Ann Marie F. Drago, Diane M. Gee, Thomas J. Moran Jr., Christopher G. Young, James E. Moran and Andrew J. Moran. Dear brother of Nancy Amato, Edward Moran and the late Daniel Moran. Brother-in-law of Gloria and Barbara. Loving grandfather of Christopher, Cameron, Cormac, James, Joseph and Brendan. Uncle of Robert, Susan, Daniel Jr., Brendon, Ryan, Nicole, Angela and John III. Also survived by his former wife Patricia. The family will receive friends Thursday 3-5PM and 7-9PM at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen St., Glen Cove. Funeral Mass, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Jackson Heights, Friday 11AM. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. O'Connor, John M. O'CONNOR-John M. (Retired LILCO employee), of Farmingdale, on February 22, 2005. Beloved husband of Minnie. Devoted father and father-in-law of Michael, Edward and Peggy, Noreen O'Connor, and Patricia and Robert Voce. Cherished grandfather of Christine, Cynthia, Danny, Eric, Trisha, Kevin and Steven. The family will receive friends, Wednesday and Thursday, 2-5 pm and 7-9:30 pm, at The McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45 am, St. Kilian R.C. Church. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Olsen, Glenna OLSEN-Glenna of North Massapequa on February 20, 2005 in her 79th year. Long time member of the Eastern Star. Devoted wife of the late William C. Loving mother of Beverly Olsen and the late William J. Olsen. Beloved sister of Hayward Robbins and Bernice Keen. Reposing after 2PM today, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave., (Exit 28N SS Pkwy) Wantagh. Religious service Thursday 9:00 PM at Funeral Home. Interment Friday Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, NY, leaving Funeral Home approximately 10AM. Family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Paccione, Marie T. PACCIONE-Marie T., of Levittown, on February 21, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Loving mother of Nicholas, Michael and Anthony. Devoted sister of Pep and Mikole. Cherished grandmother of 17. Treasured greatgrandmother of 19. Friends may call Thursday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (two blocks east of Wantagh Pkwy.). Mass, Friday 11 AM, at St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Pizzo, Nicholas PIZZO-Nicholas, of Mastic (formerly of Bellport), on February 19, 2005. Cherished Father of Shawn and Michael. Loving Pop-Pop of Shawn Jr., Kyler Ray and Jacqueline. Dear Son of Virginia and the late Nicholas. Beloved Brother of Robert, Clair and Donald. Devoted Uncle of Clairanne, Kristine, Donald, Johanna, Joseph and Jillian. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends for his generosity and helpfulness. Visitation Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Davins Funeral Home, 1 Old Montauk Hwy, Mastic. Funeral Service Thursday, 9:15 am at Funeral Home. Burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Route 112 in Coram. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Guest Book Flowers Gift Shop Charities Quinlan, Brian T. QUINLAN-Brian T. on February 20, 2005 of New Hyde Park, NY. Beloved husband of Annamarie. Loving father of Thomas and Paul. Cherished son of Elizabeth. Active alumnist of Brooklyn Prep and Holy Cross College. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the R. Stutzmann & Son Funeral Home, 2000 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY. (1/4 mi east of New Hyde Park Rd.) Funeral Mass, Friday, 10:15am at Notre Dame RC Church, New Hyde Park, NY. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. In lieu of flowers donations to the Brooklyn Jesuit Prep for Families of Low Income, 560 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Rago Jr., Robert "Butch" (Memoriam) ROBERT "Butch" RAGO, JR. Happy 40th Birthday, Dad Miss You More Each Day Love Always, Rob Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Rago Jr., Robert "Butch" (Memoriam) ROBERT "Butch" RAGO, JR. Happy 40th Birthday To Our Special Angel Our Neverending Love, Mom, Dad, Rob and The Rest Of Your Family Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Ronan, Kathleen T. (Memoriam) KATHLEEN T. RONAN 11/10/55 - 2/23/04 On your First Anniversary in Heaven, we send our love, to our Angel above. You never really went away, but live on in our Hearts every day. In our memories of good times spent together, you will stay with us forever. Your Loving Family Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Sarra, Janet SARRA-Janet. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Devoted mother of Donna, Kenny, Theresa Kruse, Janene and son-in-law Michael Joaquin, Dina Sarra and Kevin Cunningham. Also survived by 14 grandchildren. Reposing at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, February 25, 2005 at St. Bernard R.C.C. Interment Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Sparks, Margaret Ackerman (Memoriam) MARGARET ACKERMAN SPARKS April 6, 1963 - February 23, 2000 We Love You. We Miss You. We Celebrate Your Life. Your Family and Friends Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Whittlesey, Charles F. WHITTLESEY-Charles F., of Freeport, formerly of Baldwin, on February 21, 2005. Loving husband and best friend of Joan. Devoted father of Debbie Meyer, Patrice Stanley, Barbara Monteverdi and Charles Whittlesey. Dear brother of Thomas. Cherished grandfather of eight. Retired Nassau County Police Sergeant. Reposing at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 769 Merrick Rd., Baldwin. Mass of Christian Burial, Our Most Holy Redeemer Church, Friday 9:30AM. Visiting, Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Donations to the Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, POB 246, Levittown, NY 11756, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005. Zupan, Charlotte "Chickie" ZUPAN-Charlotte "Chickie", of Malverne on February 20, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Louis J. Loving mother of Kurt L. and Gary J. Cherished grandmother of Emily and mother-in-law of Beth. Family will receive friends, Thursday 12:00-3:30 PM and 5:30-9:30 PM at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc., 34 Hempstead Avenue (corner Peninsula Blvd.), Lynbrook. Funeral Mass, Friday at 9:45 AM, at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Malverne. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. Published in Newsday on 2/23/2005.