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Acierno, Robert E.
ACIERNO-Robert E., age 71 years, of Sayville, on February 24, 2005. Beloved
husband of Patricia and the late Carol Acierno. Loving father of Laura (Ted)
Lap, Cathy (Chris) Collins, Linda (Fred) Hergott, Chris (Gerry) Rubino, Robb
(Julie) Acierno, Steven Acierno, Richard (Melanie) Acierno, and Elizabeth
(Matt) Kaan. Dear stepfather of Robert (Susie) Kane, Jeanne (Brian) McQuaid,
Maureen (Raymond) Vance, William Kane, and Ellen (Stephen) Heupler. Dear
brother of James Acierno. Cherished grandfather of twenty-five grandchildren.
Reposing at The Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Highway, West
Sayville, Monday, 7-9:30 PM, and Tuesday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass,
Wednesday, 10 AM, St. Lawrence R.C. Church, Sayville. Interment, Holy Rood
Cemetery, Westbury. Contributions in his memory to St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Annibale Sr., Fred J.
ANNIBALE-Fred J., Sr., of Bethpage, on February 25, 2005. Member, Bethpage
Fire Dept. Company #4 1955-1990. Beloved husband of Perri. Devoted father and
father-in-law of Bob & Meryl, and Fred, Jr. & Dorene. Loving brother of
Margaret Celentano. Cherished grandfather of Barbara, Jennifer, Michael,
Jessica, Eric, and Christine. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2-5 and
7-9:30 PM, at The McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Inc., 385 Main St.,
Farmingdale. Firematic Services, Sunday, 8 PM. Funeral Mass, Monday, 10:45 AM,
at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Bethpage. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Aquila, Edward A.
AQUILA-Edward A., 78, of Smithtown, on February 26, 2005. Retired from
Plumbers Union Local #200 after 55 years of service. Beloved husband of
RoseMarie. Cherished father of Alison (Carl) Messina, Susan, Deidre (Marc)
DeSimone, and Lori Martello. Devoted grandfather of Richard (Melanie) Messina,
Amanda Messina, Michael, Alexandra, and Christopher Martello, Paul and Melanie
Cozzolino, James and Allie DeSimone. Loving greatgrandfather of Edward J.
Dwyer. Friends may call at the Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home, 17 Manor Road,
Smithtown, on Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service, Tuesday,
9:30 AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Belverd, Edward C. (Memoriam)
EDWARD C. BELVERD
2/26/30 - 1/22/04
Eddie, you were all I needed
to see me through to make my life
worthwhile. You were all I needed
to brighten all my days and make
me smile. You were all I needed
to share my hopes, my dreams.
You were all I needed to make
me happy, all I needed to love.
I miss you.
Happy 75th birthday.
My love always,
Your Wife Connie
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Burfeind, Frances E.
BURFEIND-Frances E., of East Quogue, L.I., on February 25, 2005. Beloved wife
of the late Henry. Cherished aunt of Barbara Lindsay, Joann Lockwood White,
Patricia Colmer, Charles Lockwood, Maryann Valenti , and Michael Scotto.
Devoted sister of Charles Cascio. Arrangements entrusted to the R.J. O'Shea
Funeral Home, 94 E. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, N.Y. Mass of Christian
Burial, Monday at 10:30 AM at St. Rosalie's R.C. Church. Interment, St.
Charles Cemetery. Family will receive friends today, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu
of flowers, donations to East End Hospice would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Cavanagh, John J.
CAVANAGH-John J., on February 25, 2005, of Rockville Centre, N.Y. Beloved
husband of Mary. Devoted father of Patrick, John, and Michele. Dear brother of
Janet Murphy. Loving grandfather of Regen and Nolan. Reposing, Macken
Mortuary, Inc., Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, Monday, 2-4 and
7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10 AM, St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre.
Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Cicciari, Helana (Coletta)
CICCIARI-Helana (nee Coletta), of Westbury, on February 23, 2005. Beloved wife
of Philip. Loving mother of Michael. Dear stepmother of Philip. Devoted
daughter of Dan and Helen Coletta. Cherished sister of Lori and Chris. Fond
aunt of Kya Rose, Joseph and Amanda. Reposing, Donohue Cecere Funeral Home,
290 Post Avenue, Westbury. Funeral Mass, Monday, 11AM, at St. Brigid's R.C.
Church, Westbury. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Visiting hours,
Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9PM. Donations would be appreciated to Memorial
Sloan Kettering c/o Mercy Hospital, North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY
11570.
Published in Newsday from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005.

Clark, Taylor T.
CLARK-Taylor T., of Oceanside, L.I., on February 25, 2005. Loving son of Janet
and Bill. Dear brother of Bryan, Justine, and Shane. Cherished grandson of
Janet and William, Jr. Reposing, Towers Funeral Home, Inc., Long Beach &
Foxhurst Roads, Oceanside, Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass,
St. Anthony's R.C.Church, Oceanside, Wednesday, 9:45 AM. Interment, Greenfield
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Care for Kids, 200 Old
Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501, would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Collesidis, Jeannette
COLLESIDIS-Jeannette, on February 25, 2005, of Miller Place, L.I. Beloved wife
of the late Alex. Loving mother of Robert and his wife, Susan, Neil and his
partner, Marge Beylard, and John and his wife, Susan. Cherished grandmother of
Bethany, Christina, Andrea, Wendy, Alexandra, Dylan, Alexander, Caroline,
Benjamin, and the late Damon. Adored great-grandmother of Gracie Lynn,
Schuyler, Adrianna, Anthony, Nicholas, and Emily. Special friend of Bella.
Arrangements handled by O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller
Place, L.I. Memorial Service, Saturday, March 5th, 2 PM, at the Mt. Sinai
Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt.
Sinai Congregational Church, P.O. Box 502, Mt. Sinai, NY 11766.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.


Cornelius, Carol Mae
CORNELIUS-Carol Mae, of East Northport, on February 26, 2005. Loving mother of
John Thomas Kestler (Ana), and Mark Andrew Kestler (Carrie). Beloved daughter
of Marion Bielins and her husband Frank, and George Walker. Cherished
grandmother of Andrew, David, Adrian, Thomas, Madeleine, and Genevieve. Fond
sister of Marilyn Barker. Carol taught for Northport High School for years,
then went on to the Three Village School District as a Math Chairperson, and
most recently worked as an Assistant Principal for the Elwood School District
at John Glenn High School. Visiting, Nolan & TaylorHowe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel
Avenue, Northport. Funeral Service, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, East
Northport, Monday, 10 AM. Burial, Northport Rural Cemetery. In Carol's memory,
donations to V.N.S. Hospice of Suffolk, 505 Main St., Northport, N.Y., would
be appreciated. Visiting hours Sunday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Cuccaro, Doris M.
CUCCARO-Doris M., on February 25, 2005, of Westbury. Beloved wife of the late
Fiore Cuccaro. Devoted mother of Caren Esposito, Michael and Rosemary Cuccaro,
and the late Lori Ann Cuccaro. Cherished grandmother of Douglas, Daniel,
Christopher, and Suzanne. Loving sister of Thomas Watson, Kathleen Hansen, and
Joan Christiansen. Reposing, Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Avenue,
Westbury, N.Y., Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Religious Service to be
held Tuesday, 10 AM, at Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Evans, Elsa B. (Memoriam)
ELSA B. EVANS
8/14/33 - 2/27/03
As time goes by our love for you reminds us how much you are missed. Your
spirit lives on within us and we are proud of your legacy. Dad is lost without
you.
Love, Gregory, Rodney and Lauri.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Fields, Charles W.
FIELDS-Charles W., on February 25, 2005, of Roslyn Heights, N.Y. Beloved
husband of Hazel. Dear father of Brian, Alan, and Clyde. Devoted grandfather
of Eric, Shannon, and Riley. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570
Northern Blvd., Manhasset, on Monday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Religious Service,
Tuesday, 9:30 AM, Roslyn Presbyterian Church, Roslyn. Interment, Calverton
National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Fink, Karen
FINK-Karen, of Commack, suddenly on February 19, 2005, age 60. Beloved wife of
Marty. Devoted mother of Hillary, Jennifer, and Jeffrey. Loving daughter of
Dana Morse and the late Shirley Morse and Bernie Kobran. Dear sister of Wendy
Morse and Madeline (Matty) Wiener, and sister-inlaw of Ronnie and the late
Jerry Barre. Memorials may be made to Jacob's Light Foundation, 116 Nadia Ct.,
Port Jefferson, NY 11777.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Frank, Ethel M.
FRANK-Ethel M., of Ridge, on February 26, 2005. Loving wife of William R., Sr.
Devoted mother of William R., Jr., Debra Gordy, Kevin, Gary, and Keith.
Cherished grandmother of nineteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Beloved sister of Florence Gonzales. Visiting hours, Monday and Tuesday, 2-4
and 79:30 PM, at Giove Funeral Home, 640 Middle Country Road, Middle Island.
Religious Service at the Funeral Home, Tuesday, 8 PM. Interment, Wednesday, 11
AM, at Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Fuschetto, Vincenzo
FUSCHETTO-Vincenzo, of West Hempstead, on February 25, 2005. Beloved husband
of Antonietta (nee Imbriano). Dear father of Peter and Susan. Cherished
grandfather of 4. Reposing at Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead
Turnpike, Franklin Square, today, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial,
Monday, 12 Noon, at St. Thomas the Apostle R.C. Church, West Hempstead.
Entombment, Holy Rood Mausoleum, Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Gangemi, Nancy
GANGEMI-Nancy, age 100, born in Sicily on January 1, 1905. Immigrated to
America in 1912. Beloved wife of the late Nazareno. Loving mother of Libby
Melita (Anthony), Tina Sica (late Frank), Sylvia Melita (Mario), and John
Gangemi (Irene). Cherished grandmother of 11 and greatgrandmother of 10.
Friends and family may visit at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 Old
Country Road, Hicksville, N.Y., on Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral
Mass, Tuesday, 10 AM, at St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury. Interment, Holy
Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd
Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, N.Y. 11776.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Gromatski, Joseph A. "Joe Tel"
GROMATSKI-Joseph A. "Joe Tel", longtime Lynbrook resident. Active member and
Trustee-Lynbrook ELKS Lodge #1515. Joe is survived by countless friends and
colleagues. Friends may visit Monday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Flinch & Bruns
Funeral Home, Inc, 34 Hempstead Avenue (corner Peninsula Blvd.) Lynbrook ELKS
Fraternal Service Monday evening. Funeral Tuesday 10:30AM at the Funeral Home.
Interment Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Mannino, Donald
MANNINO-Donald, of Massapequa, on February 26, 2005, at the age of 89. Beloved
husband of the late Mary. Loving father of John and the late Gene. Cherished
grandfather of five and greatgrandfather of six. Loving uncle of Phyllis,
Frank and Donald. Reposing, James Funeral Home, 540 Broadway, Massapequa. Mass
of Christian Burial at St. William the Abbot R.C. Church, Seaford, on Tuesday
at 10 AM. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday, 2-4:30 and
7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Marks, Anne C.
MARKS-Anne C., of Freeport, on February 25, 2005. Loving mother of Lisbeth
Scott, John M. and Allan Marks. Special family member, Josephine Kabot. Dear
sister of James C. and Dominic Castronover. Also survived by many
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces,
grandnephews, and extended family. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark, Inc.
Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (cor. S. Ocean Ave.), Freeport. Service of
Remembrance, Monday, 8 PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9 AM, at Our Holy Redeemer
R.C. Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visiting, Monday, 2-4 and 7-9
PM.
Published in Newsday from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005.

Mazovec, Jason F. (Memoriam)
JASON F. MAZOVEC
1/27/78 - 2/27/04
Remembering you is easy, we do it
every day. Missing you is a
heartache that never goes away.
Our hearts ache for you every day.
It is a void that will never be filled.
Love & Miss You Always,
Mom, Jodi, Adam, Family & Friends
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

McCosker, Patrick E. (Memoriam)
PATRICK E. McCOSKER
2/27/63 - 7/12/96
Happy Birthday In Heaven
We're lighting the candles
two times for you.
Your Loving Family
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Morley, Donna (Mercurio)
MORLEY-Donna (nee Mercurio), of Massapequa, N.Y., on February 26, 2005, in her
49th year. Donna is the beloved wife of Scott Morley, and the devoted mother
of two sons, Griffith P. and A.J. Donna was a dedicated staff member for over
20 years at South Shore Eye Care in Wantagh, N.Y., most recently working as a
Surgical Coordinator. She is a loving daughter to her parents, Sam and
Patricia Mercurio of Massapequa, N.Y., and daughter-in-law of Bobbie Morley
and her late husband, Joseph, of Cooperstown, N.Y. Donna leaves a brother,
Michael Mercurio and his wife, Jo Ann, of Massapequa, N.Y., and a sister,
Kathi Vigotty and her husband, Jimi, of Bellvue, Nebraska. She is the beloved
aunt of 6 nieces and 1 nephew, and is survived by several aunts, uncles,
cousins, and countless friends. Funeral Service will be held at Massapequa
Funeral Home, Inc. South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park, N.Y., on
Monday from 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass of the Christian Burial will take place
at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church on Tuesday at 10:15 AM. Interment will follow
at Grace Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial
contributions be made to the Donna Morley Science Foundation c/o Michael
Mercurio, 304 Sunset Blvd., Massapequa, NY 11758.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Muller, Irene
MULLER-Irene, on February 24, 2005, formerly of Franklin Square, N.Y. Devoted
wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Kenneth and the late Russell.
Cherished grandmother of 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visiting
Sunday, 2-5, 7-9:30 PM, at Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke.,
Franklin Square, N.Y. Religious Service, Sunday, 8 PM. Funeral, Monday, 10:30
AM. Cremation, Fresh Pond Crematory, Queens, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Musselwhite, Harold
MUSSELWHITE-Harold, of Pittsfield, MA, formerly of Floral Park, on February
25, 2005. Beloved husband of Geraldine. Devoted father of Joy and Rick
Ainetti, Richard and Jeannine Musselwhite and, Susan and Louis Coelho. Loving
grandfather of Annemarie and Neil, Christine and Chris, Catherine, Richard,
Brianne, Laura, Michael and Tyler. Past Master of Stewart Manor Masonic Lodge,
past active member of United Methodist Church of Floral Park. Reposing at the
Wellington Funeral Home, 220 East Street, Pittsfield, MA., on Monday, February
28, 2005.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Perrone, Remy Taylor
PERRONE-Remy Taylor, on February 24, 2005, of Laurel Hollow, N.Y. Beloved
daughter of Deborah and Christopher. Loving sister of Myles, Hayley, and
Zachary. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill
Road. Visiting, Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Religious Service, Tuesday,
11:30 AM, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.
Interment, Memorial Cemetery, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Pugal, Rudolph V.
PUGAL-Rudolph V., on February 25, 2005, of Sound Beach, L.I. Beloved husband
of the late Marion T. Loving father of Maureen Kelly and her husband, Robert,
Patricia Pugal-Mucciolo, Kathleen PugalHernandez, and Richard Pugal and his
wife, Elizabeth. Cherished grandfather of 10 and greatgrandfather of 2.
Rudolph is a retired Nassau County Police Officer. Reposing, O.B. Davis
Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, L.I. Visitation, Wednesday, 2-4
and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 9:30 AM, at St. Anthony of Padua R.C.
Church, Rocky Point. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 75 Davids Dr.,
Hauppauge, NY 11788.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Richardson, Virginia Murray
RICHARDSON-Virginia Murray, age 70, of Lake Ronkonkoma, LI, on February 25,
2005. Cherished wife of Harvey. Loving mother of Jim Murray Jr. (Barbara),
Cheryl Dunbar (Wayne Sr.) and stepmother of Holly K. Richardson. Beloved
grandma of Victoria, Jenny, Alex and Wayne Jr. Friends may call at the St.
James Funeral Home, Rte. 25A, St. James, Monday 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Services,
Tuesday 10AM at the funeral home. Interment following, St. James Methodist
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Riolo, Lynda Landers (Memoriam)
LYNDA LANDERS RIOLO
2/19/56 - 2/27/04
Memories are treasures time cannot take away. Not a day goes by that you are
not in our thoughts. Your strength and courage will stay with us forever.
Forever in our hearts. Love,
Frank, Frankie and Grammy
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Scardaville, Agatha Kenny
SCARDAVILLE-Agatha Kenny, 88, a long term resident of Farmingdale, NY, passed
away peacefully on February 4, 2005. Agatha is survived by her cherished
husband Charles, her beloved sister Ella Kenny Raser and her life-long best
friend and cousin-in-law, Viola Oelberger. She is also survived by her son
Thomas and her daughter-in-law Elba, as well as her former daughter-in-law
Barbara Gingras Schmucker and her grandchildren, Michael and James Scardaville
as well as her step-grandchildren, James and John Oliver. The family will have
a memorial service in March for Agatha in Houston, TX, where her son now lives
and her ashes will be interred there in Houston National Cemetery, 10410
Veteran's Memorial Drive, Houston, TX. In lieu of the usual remembrances,
memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., Houston Chapter,
2909 West Holcombe, Houston, TX 77025 or to Good Shepherd Hospice, 528 Mineola
Blvd., Carle Place, NY 11514.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Sinacori, Anthony
SINACORI-Anthony, on February 24, 2005, of Huntington. Beloved husband of
Charlotte (Lotti). Devoted father of Michael, John (Sally), and Frank.
Cherished grandfather of Beverly and Brian. Beloved friend of many. Under
direction of A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, 1380 New York Ave., Huntington
Station. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 9:30 AM, at St. Elizabeth R.C.
Church, 175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville, followed by burial at St. Charles
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.

Vezzuto, Angelo
VEZZUTO-Angelo, of West Hempstead, on February 25, 2005. Beloved husband of
the late Florence. Devoted father of Frank, Josephine Fasano, and John. Fond
brother of Emily, Mary, and Albert. Also survived by eight grandchildren and
twelve greatgrandchildren. Reposing, BarnesSorrentino Funeral Home, 539
Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead (1 mile north Exit 17N, S.S. Pkwy.).
Interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Funeral, 10:30 AM, Monday. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society are appreciated. Visitation,
2-4:30 & 7-9:30 PM, Sunday.
Published in Newsday on 2/27/2005.