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Audley, William F.
AUDLEY-William F., of Brentwood, on February 24, 2005. Beloved husband of the
late Patricia Ann. Loving father of William, Michael and Timothy. Cherished
grandfather of nine. Devoted brother of Robert and the late Edward, Herbert
and Arthur. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes, Inc., 571 Suffolk
Ave., Brentwood, NY, 11717. Funeral Mass, Monday 10:00 am, at St. Luke's RC
Church, Brentwood. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive
friends to celebrate William's life, Saturday only, 2-4 and 7-9:30 pm.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Bealey, Joseph J.
BEALEY-Joseph J., age 45, of Lake Mary, FL, on February 22, 2005, will be
celebrated at 1PM Friday, at Nativity Catholic Church, with Fr. Ben Berenti as
Celebrant. Visitation Thursday, from 6-8PM, at the Grankow Chapel of the
Collison Family Funeral Homes. Interment will be private. Born July 22, 1959,
in Long Island, NY, Joe had lived in Central Florida since 1991. He worked in
distribution at the Lake Mary postal processing plant. He was Secretary
Treasurer and Steward of APWU. Joe loved his family and friends and will be
remembered lovingly by all who knew him including his wife; Christine, sons;
Joey and Ryan, parents; Frank and Alice Bealey, brothers; Daniel and Paul and
sister; Regina Cygan, Eileen Rabush and Karen Przebowski.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Brunetti, Dominic (Memoriam)
DOMINIC BRUNETTI
6/21/15 - 2/25/04
Resident of Glendale,
Queens for over three decades.
Daddy, on your First Anniversary
in Heaven, we hope you've heard
all our prayers and know how
much we love and miss you.
Theresa, Mark, Marina, Vincent,
Angela, Tony and Michael
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Calamita, Lena
CALAMITA-Lena of Huntington Station, on February 24, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late Joseph. Loving mother of Salvatore, Mary Rossi, Nicholas, Dorothy
Schultz, the late Michael, and the late William. Cherished grandmother of 13,
great-grandmother of 28 and great-great-grandmother of two. Visitation Sunday
2-5 and 7-9 PM at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc., 1380 New York Ave.,
Huntington Station, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 9:30 AM at St. Hugh of
Lincoln R.C. Church. Burial Long Island National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Carnevale, James A.
CARNEVALE-James A., on February 22, 2005. Beloved son of Anita and the late
Eugene. Cherished brother of George and Robert. A memorial visitation will be
held on Sunday from 6-9:30 pm at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125
Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Cuming, Faye
CUMING-Faye, on February 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Donald. She is
survived by her dear children and loved ones: Donald and Mary, Richard and
Susan, Dale and Gil. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren:
Kristin, Matthew, David, Wayne and Andrew. Reposing, Saturday, 2-5 PM, at
Robertaccio Funeral Home, Inc., 85 Route 112, Patchogue. A committal service
will be, 10:30 AM, Tuesday at Calverton National Cemetery. Cremation will be
private.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Daly, Grace E.
DALY-Grace E., longtime Manhasset resident, recently of Highland Beach, Fla.
and Cape Cod, Mass., on February, 17, 2005, at the age of 86. She married the
late Walter M. Daly, Jr. during World War II. She is survived by three sons,
Richard, Walter and David Daly, two daughters-in law and two grandsons.
Following a service today at Christ Church, burial will be in Nassau Knolls
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Feinstein, Gerald
FEINSTEIN-Gerald beloved husband of Esther Feinstein. Devoted father of Myron
Feinstein and Stephanie Iannone. Loving grandfather of Eric, Alaina & Michael,
great-grandfather of Keiran and Nicky. Dear brother of Sylvia Bluth and Leo
Lyons. Service 1PM Friday at Schwartz Brothers- Jeffer, Queens Boulevard and
76th Road, Forest Hills, NY.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Fischer, Sister Mary Albert
FISCHER-Sister Mary Albert O.P. of Notre Dame Convent, in New Hyde Park, NY on
February 23, 2005. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 25th from
2-4:30 and 7-9PM at the R. Stutzmann & Son Funeral Home, 2000 Hillside Avenue,
New Hyde Park, NY (¬ mile east of New Hyde Park Road). A Funeral Mass will be
held on Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 10:15AM at Notre Dame R.C. Church, New
Hyde Park, NY. Interment will follow at Sisters of St. Dominic Cemetery
Amityville, NY. In lieu of flowers donations to the retirement fund of the
Sisters of St. Dominic, 555 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701 would be
greatly appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Hart, John P.
HART-John P. on February 23, 2005. Retired Area Supervisor N.Y. State
Executive Department Division of Parole. Member of "C" Company 506 Parachute
Infantry Regiment 101 Airborne Division. Veteran of World War II. Beloved
husband of the late Patricia. Devoted father of Anne (Nancy), Madeline, John
Jr. and Michael. Foster father of Rudolph Lisec. Loving grandfather of Paul
and Julia Kilminster, Jennifer and Lisa Hart and Chalatip Janpraphasakul. Dear
brother of the late Cathleen Finnerty. Also survived by Bernard A. Finnerty.
Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of St. Sebastian's Post 870
Catholic War Veterans and Life Member of Disabled American Veterans. Father
Figure, Counselor and Mentor to many. Reposing at the Kennedy-Roth Funeral
Home, 41-45 58th Street, Woodside, NY, Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian
Burial Saturday, 10:45AM, at Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians Church,
Woodside, NY.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Hirsch, Rachel M. (Flatley)
HIRSCH-Rachel M. (nee Flatley), of Long Beach, NY, on February 23, 2005.
Beloved wife of Patrick. Loving and devoted mother of Lawrence and Robert.
Adored grandmother of five and greatgrandmother of two. Reposing, Macken
Mortuary, Island Park Chapel, 3930 Long Beach Road, Saturday and Sunday 2-4
and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, St. Ignatius Martyr R.C. Church, Long Beach, Monday
10AM. Interment, Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, NY.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Howell, Amber Lynn (Memoriam)
AMBER LYNN HOWELL
2/25/58 - 3/23/04
The most beautiful angel in heaven
Your legacy of love everlasting
Ever present in our hearts & minds
Our world so empty without you
Your heartbroken family & friends
Lisa, Mom, Paige, Pops,
Debbie and Boys
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Hughes, Ellen M. (Memoriam)
ELLEN M. HUGHES
Happy 1st Anniversary in Heaven
We love and miss you.
Love, Peter, Barbara, Ryan,
Tyler and Morgan
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Katz, Thomas
KATZ-Thomas, formerly of San Mateo, CA, Hempstead and Brooklyn, NY, passed
away on February 22, 2005. Veteran of WWII of the Marines, Pacific Campaign.
Proud former member of the NYPD. Beloved husband of Anita for nearly 60 years.
Devoted and supportive father to Ronnie and Jay. Fatherin-law to Laura Katz
and Robert Elburn. Loving brother to Dorothy and the late Florence. Dear
grandfather to Leah Katz, Matthew Priolo and his spouse Miriam and Frank
Priolo and his spouse Maureen. Cherished friend and family member of so many.
He will be remembered for his constant generosity, great strength, and love of
his family. In lieu of gifts, sending donations to the Multiple Sclerosis
Society, would be much appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Lizza, Benjamin A.
LIZZA-Benjamin A., of Glen Head, NY, on February 24, 2005. Beloved husband of
Ellen. Loving father of Donna (Chris) Roemmelt, B.J. (Amy), Glenn (Patty), and
Joel (Tracey) Lizza. Cherished grandfather of Christina, Jessica and Brittany
Roemmelt and Benjamin C., Hailey, Glenn, Jack, Hunter and Mackenzie Lizza.
Dear brother of John and twin brother of Carmen. Visiting, Saturday 7-9PM and
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head,
NY. Funeral Service and interment private.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Loiacono, Nicholas
LOIACONO-Nicholas, 87, on February 23, 2005. Beloved husband of the late
Angelina. Loving father of John, Peter (Barbara), Rosary (Jim), Windsor,
Nicholas Jr. (Cory), Anne (Kare) Karlsen and Joseph (Susan). Cherished
grandfather of 22, great grandfather of 35. Visitation today 2-5 and 7-9 PM at
the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc., 1380 New York Ave., Huntington Station.
Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9 AM St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church.
Cremation Washington Memorial Park, Coram. In lieu of flowers donations to the
Diabetes Foundation, Crones and Colitus Foundation or The Leukemia and
Lymphoma Foundation.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Lyons, Madeline Jeanette
LYONS-Madeline Jeanette on Sunday, February 20. She was 92. Mrs. Lyons was
born in New York, was a one time resident of Queens and moved to Ft.
Lauderdale eight years ago. She worked as a realtor and real estate investor.
Mrs. Lyons was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church and belonged to the
People of Praise prayer group. She enjoyed traveling and swimming. She was
preceded in death by her husband Harold, sons Thomas and Arthur, and grandson
Tommy. Survivors include daughters Madeline O'Sullivan and Regina Lyons
Little, both of Gainesville; sons Joseph Lyons of New York, Harold Lyons Jr.
of Gainesville and Robert Lyons of Sonora, CA; brother Martin Kazmaier of
Boise, ID; sisters Teresa Hyer Dickert of Redington Shores and Rita Gruetzner
of Danville, CA; 14 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Burial
Saturday, February 26, Calvary Cemetery 11 AM. Arrangements by Sisto Funeral
Home.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Madacsi, Louis
MADACSI-Louis on February 23, 2005 of Long Beach, L.I. Beloved husband of
Odette. Dear father of Andrew (Nancy), Chris (Ruth), Jay and the late Pierre
(Nadia). Fond grandfather of Tiffany, Kristen, Matthew, Rachel, Peter and
Leah. Reposing at the Macken Mortuary, Island Park Chapel, 3930 Long Beach
Road, today 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 AM at St. Ignatius Martyr
R.C. Church, Long Beach. Interment, Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Marcus, Ann R.
MARCUS-Ann R., of Amityville, formerly of Bellmore, on February 23, 2005.
Beloved wife of the late Jerome. Loving mother of Anthony and Stephen Marcus
and Susan Goodman. Dear sister of Carmen Fischer. Devoted grandmother of
Jesse, Keith and Anna Marcus. Reposing, C.S. Bartholomew & Son, Inc., 302
Bedford Ave., Bellmore, between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM, Saturday and
Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:45 AM, Monday, St. Barnabas R.C. Church,
Bellmore. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

May, Warren H.
MAY-Warren H. on February 12, 2005 in Las Vegas. Former Suffolk County Police
Officer. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Powers). Dear father of James,
Christopher and Karen Redlich. Loving brother of Annadel Kleinert and William
May. Service, Monday 11 AM, at The McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home, 336 Marcy
Ave., Riverhead, NY. Visiting, Sunday 2-5 PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Mazzie Sr., John J.
MAZZIE-John J. Sr., of Hicksville, on February 24, 2005. Beloved husband of
Mildred. Loving father of John J. (Alison) and Marilyn Furey (Robert). Devoted
brother of Russell Mottsey and Jennie Lewis. Cherished grandfather of Mary,
Bonnie and James. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 PM
at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke.
(two blocks east of Wantagh Pkwy.). Mass, Monday 10 AM, at St. Ignatius R.C.
Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

McCarthy, Daniel F. (Memoriam)
DANIEL F. McCARTHY
8/13/19 - 2/25/05
In three years not a day has
passed that I have not missed you.
I miss you so so much.
All My Love, Jean
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Moccio, Vito
MOCCIO-Vito, of Uniondale, on February 23, 2005. Loving father of David
(Marsha) and Joseph (Ann Marie). Dear brother of Joseph and Frank. Visitation
at Hartnett Funeral Home, 561 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale, Sunday only, 2-4 and
7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11AM, St. Martha's Church, Uniondale.
Interment following at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Muskaloon, Thomas A. (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS A. MUSKALOON
Dec. 29, 1916-Feb. 25, 1995
10th Anniversary in Heaven
Always Loved
Always Remembered
Kiss Mom for me
I miss you both so much
Until we're together again
Your brokenhearted daughter
Janice
Dad, Cinder is still your good girl.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Nardi, Brother Richard Eugene
NARDI-Brother Richard Eugene of the Congregation of Christian Brothers on
February 23, 2005. Beloved brother of Theresa Fabrizi and brother-in-law of
Gus Fabrizi. Loving uncle of Christine, Andrew, Mark Fabrizi, Maria and Edward
Carnesi. Reposing at St. Joseph's Care Center, 30 Montgomery Circle, New
Rochelle, NY on Friday, February 25th from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian
Burial is Saturday, February 26th 10AM at Holy Family R.C. Church, New
Rochelle, NY. Interment will be at Christian Brothers Cemetery, West Park, NY.
Arrangements by the Graham Funeral Home of Rye, NY.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Ortiz, Lind (Memoriam)
LIND ORTIZ
2/25/1957 - 6/25/2002
Happy Birthday in Heaven
A part of us went with you the day
you went away. Please keep us
with you always until we come to
stay. Love Mom & Dad
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Pokorny, Ruth
POKORNY-Ruth, 79, of Greenville, NC and formerly of Ronkonkoma and Miller
Place, NY, on February 24, 2005. Mrs. Pokorny had made her home in Greenville
since 1997. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Louis Pokorny
Jr.; her children Bob (April) and Jim (Sharon) Pokorny and Carrie Kohn;
brothers Bill and Fred Kramer; sisters-in-law Barbara and Jean Pokorny and six
dear grandchildren. Arrangements are entrusted to Wilkerson Funeral Home &
Crematory, 2100 E. 5th St., Greenville, NC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at 11AM Saturday at St. Peter's RC Church in Greenville. Burial will
follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.


Proto, Alice
PROTO-Alice, formerly of Brooklyn, on February 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late Frank. Cherished mother of Camille and Joe Rost, Suzanne and Frank
Fischetti, Gloria and John Hillin, and Angelo and Mary Proto. Loving
grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian
Burial on Saturday at 10:45AM, Maria Regina R.C. Church, Seaford. Reposing,
William E. Law Funeral Home, Inc, 1 Jerusalem Avenue, Massapequa. Interment,
St. Charles Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Robinson, Richie
ROBINSON-Richie, on February 23, 2005, of Port Jefferson. Devoted husband of
Florie. Cherished father of Dan (Nicole), Mike (Michelle) and David (Jana).
Loving brother of Eddie, Kenny and Louis. Funeral Service, Friday 1PM at IJ
Morris, 21 E. Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills, NY.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Schomber, Evelyn L.
SCHOMBER-Evelyn L., on February 23, 2005, of Ridge, LI, formerly of Syosset,
LI. Beloved wife of the late Capt. George Schomber, FDNY. Loving mother of
Donald, Robert and the late George Schomber. Cherished grandmother of Michael,
Tina Marie, Salvatore, Matthew, Russell and Brad. Adored great-grandmother of
Tianna, Salvatore Jr., Christopher, Marc and Eric. Reposing at O.B. Davis
Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visiting, Saturday and Sunday
2-4PM and 7-9PM. Services, Monday 10AM. Entombment, Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Schutz, Catherine M.
SCHUTZ-Catherine M. on February 23, 2005 of Lake Grove, NY (formerly of
Bethpage), in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick. Loving mother
of Frederick, Kathleen Miller and Kevin. Cherished Nana of ten grandchildren
and seven greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Francis and Thomas Peppard and
the late Helen Hughes. Reposing, Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma
Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, where a Religious Service will be held Sunday. Funeral
Mass, Monday 10 AM, St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ronkonkoma. Interment, Calverton
National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visitation, Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9
PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Gift Shop   Charities
Sparrow, Natalie P.
SPARROW-Natalie P., on February 23, 2005, of Massapequa. Member Eastern
Star/South Bay Chapter. Beloved wife of Russell. Devoted mother of Patricia.
Also survived by her loving brothers, Eugene and Glenn Sturge. Religious
service Saturday, 11AM, at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home Inc., 3863
Merrick Road, Seaford (2 traffic lights east of Rte 135) Eastern Star Service,
Friday, 8PM. Interment Grace Church Cemetery. Hours today 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Strippoli, Joseph (Memoriam)
JOSEPH STRIPPOLI
Feb. 25, 1968 - Aug. 29, 2004
Dear Brother, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Your glowing smile remains in my heart, like a rainbow after a thunderstorm.
Your contagious laughter, is no more! The memories we have shared, is what
gets me through the days. Each tear I shed, is another of you. All I have now
are our memories and "what could have been's".
P.S. Hope you are drinking all the orange juice you want!
Love, Your sisterrr, Victoria
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Treu, Helen B. (Wagner)
TREU-Helen B. (nee Wagner), 49, of West Babylon, on February 22, 2005. Beloved
wife of Allen R. Treu. Loving mother of Erika Ann Treu. Cherished daughter of
Ronald and Herta Wagner. Dear sister of Carol Bissonette and Susan Schultz.
Friends may visit Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30 and 79:30PM at the Claude R.
Boyd- Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street, Babylon. Religious service
Sunday 8PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated in
her memory to the American Cancer Society.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Verderose, Jean
VERDEROSE-Jean of Bay Shore, LI, on February 24, 2005. Registered Nurse for 22
years, Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip. Beloved mother of William and
Barbara, Virginia and Roy Bartow, Kenneth and Andrea, and Kathi and Kevin
O'Connor. Adored grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of four. Friends may
call at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Avenue,
Deer Park, LI, on Saturday 2-5 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Service, Monday, at the
funeral home. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Vissichelli, Dominic (Memoriam)
DOMINIC VISSICHELLI
6/17/28-2/25/75
It's been thirty years and we still miss you each and every day.
Love, YOUR FAMILY
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Watson, Irma G. "Chip"
WATSON-Irma G. "Chip", age 86, of East Moriches, on February 23, 2005.
Survived by sons James, Keith and Craig, mother-in-law of Joan, Marilyn,
Eileen and Chuck. Grandmother of Debbie, Cheryl, Debbie, Kimberly, Brian,
James, Richard and Ian and nine greatgrandchildren. Brothers Philip and
Marcus. Predeceased by her husband James, daughter Lynne Watson Buery, sister
Marjorie Griffin Baumer. Reposing, Sinnickson's Moriches Funeral Home, 203
Main St. (County Rd. 80), Center Moriches, today 24PM and 7-9PM. Religious
Services will be held Saturday 10AM, East Moriches Presbyterian Church.
Private cremation to follow.
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Gift Shop   Charities
Weschler, Bonnie L. (Memoriam)
BONNIE L. WESCHLER
Happy 30th Year in Heaven
One night, one silly mistake.
You're always in my thoughts.
Best Friends Forever,
Love, Stef
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.

Young, Albert (Memoriam)
ALBERT YOUNG
February 20, 2004
We Miss You!
Grace, children and grandchildren
Published in Newsday on 2/25/2005.