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Byrnes, Donna
BYRNES-Donna, age 52, of Westbury, Long Island, on July 2, 2005. Beloved wife
of Edward. Devoted daughter of Richard and Margaret Jankowski. Dear sister of
Susan and Richard. Fond aunt of Angela, Heather, and Richard. Donna will be
missed by all of her family and friends.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Carucci, Pasquale (Memoriam)
PASQUALE CARUCCI
MAY 14, 1926 - JULY 3, 2004
DEAR DADDY,
It's hard to imagine a year has passed so quickly. You are missed so very
much! Each day the memories of your wisdom, incredible sense of humor and
kindness grow stronger. I think of you constantly with a smile on my face and
a tear in my heart. We celebrate your life until we meet again.
Eternal Love,
Your Loving Daughter, Mikki,
Devoted Wife, Anna, dedicated
Son-in-law, Boon, adoring Grand-
daughter, Kimberly (Pooh), and
all your Friends and Relatives.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Clark, John Edward
CLARK-John Edward, of Brentwood, on July 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Carol A.
Clark for 49 years. Loving father of the late Judith Reilly, John and Mary
Nell Clark of Reston, Va., and Charles and Lisa Clark of Babylon, N.Y. Devoted
grandfather to Meghan, Kaitlin, Chip, Dylan, Beth, and David. Loving brother
of Mary and Frank Santo of North Wuborn, MA, and the late Robert B. Clark, SJ.
Former Director, Bay Shore Brightwaters Public Library and Founder and
Executive Director of Friends of the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library Performing
Arts Series. Served on numerous State and Local Art Councils, Boards and
Committees. Best remembered for his gentleness and his love of Opera. Reposing
at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes, Inc., 571 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood. Mass
of Christian Burial, Tuesday, July 5, at 9:45 AM, at St. Anne's R.C. Church.
Family will receive friends Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. In lieu of
flowers, family suggests donations to: ALS Association of Greater New York,
Long Island Services, 116 John's St., Suite 1304, NY, NY 10038, or National
Down's Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, NY, NY 10012.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Craner, M. Lawrence
CRANER-M. Lawrence, Jr., 79, with gratitude for God's grace toward himself and
his family, he passed away peacefully and with characteristic dignity on
Thursday, June 2, 2005, in his den, at his home in The Villages, Fla.,
surrounded by the prayers and presence of his loving family. Larry was born in
New York City on November 8, 1925, to Elizabeth Fischer and M. Lawrence
Craner, Sr. He attended schools in N.Y.C., and served his country with
distinction in the Navy during World War II. As Marketing and Displays
Director for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Larry
organized large-scale exhibits of the space industry. Under his direction, the
1961 "Space Flight Report to the Nation" was the first exhibit to give the
general public the opportunity to view space technology previously open only
to industry insiders. Held at the New York Coliseum it drew over 24,000
visitors. As an added bonus, Larry arranged to have the Redstone Rocket
erected next to Columbus' statue in Columbus Circle. It became LIFE Magazine's
picture of the week. Larry played major roles in other key meetings and
exhibits. Aeronautica '73 was the first ever US/Soviet Union cooperative
technical meeting. Held in Moscow and with the public again invited, it
allowed thousands of Soviet citizens to get a first hand look at emerging
space technology. The Global Technology 2000 Exposition presented imaginative,
future-technology concepts over several years, and linked US, European, and
Japanese firms with shared technology - a concept of Larry's that pre-dates
the development of a world economy model by a decade. The Urban Technology
Conference presented innovative ways to use space technology in urban renewal
- an exhibit personally backed by the New York City Mayor John Lindsay. Larry
remained active in business after his retirement from AIAA, and founded his
own company, Worldwide Expositions, with offices in Florida and Washington,
D.C. Larry's creativity and charisma extended to his avocations as a singer,
big band music historian, painter, surprisingly good golfer, and first-rate
story and joke teller. Larry was the epitome of New York City sophistication
and style, while aways being the "good guy" and life-of-the party. He is
survived by his loving brothers, Robert Rogers and Richard Pendelton Craner;
his devoted wife and best friend, JoAnn; his adoring and deeply loving four
children, Paul, Robin, Michael, and Jessica; their spouses, Gael, Jurgen,
Cathie, and Satbir; his six grandchildren, Joey, Samantha, Mike, Kevin, Sarah,
and Crisi; and his great-grandson, Weslie. The family and friends he leaves
behind will cherish his memory, even as they continue to seek his counsel in
their thoughts and prayers. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Lake & Sumter, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Czarnecki, John J.
CZARNECKI-John J., of Bethpage, on July 1, 2005. Loving brother of Carol Rayll
(Patrick), Helene Romano (Richard) and George (Susan). Cherished uncle of
Carol, Laura, Helena, Cinnamon, Michael, Jeremiah and John. John will be
missed by his family and friends. Reposing after 2 PM, Tuesday at Charles J.
O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N, S.S. Pkwy.), Wantagh. Funeral
Mass, Wednesday, 9:45 AM, St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Bethpage.
Interment, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Family will receive
friends Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-10 PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Dougherty, Linda S.
DOUGHERTY-Linda S., on July 1, 2005, of Manorville. Beloved wife of Dave.
Cherished mother of Stacey Hermsdorf and David III. Adored grandmother of
Alex, Hayley, and Peanut. Devoted daughter of Teresa Pelis. Sister of
Christine Quinn, Lorraine Reeve, and Raymond Pelis. Mother-in-law of Erik
Hermsdorf and Shanon Dougherty. Friends and Relatives may visit at the
Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Route 25A, Wading River, Monday and
Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 10 AM, at St.
Peter & Paul R. C. Church, Manorville. Funeral private. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in her name to the Dougherty Scholarship Fund, 4011 The
Fairways, Baiting Hollow.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Ferraro, Martha L.
FERRARO-Martha L., of Huntington Station, on July 1, 2005. Owner of Ferraro's
Delicatessen. Beloved wife of the late Carl J. Cherished mother of Karen
Mitchell. Dear grandmother of Tracie and Michelle Yrigoyen. Cherished
great-grandmother of Allison. Also survived by her son Ronald and his family.
Visitation, Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc.,
1380 New York Avenue (corner of Pulaski Road), Huntington Station. Mass of
Christian Burial, Wednesday 9:30 AM, at St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church.
Interment at Melville Cemetery.
Published in Newsday from 7/2/2005 - 7/3/2005.

Gannon, John F.
GANNON-John F., of Peconic, L.I. (formerly of Medford), on July 1, 2005, at
the age of 60. Brookhaven National Lab employee. Loving father of Sandra
Calabrese, Colleen Manthe, Billy Foronjy, Patrice McGhie, and Jennifer
Richards. Fond brother of Maureen Nero. Cherished grandfather of Anna
Calabrese. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes, Inc., 51400 Route 25, Southold (19 miles east
of L.I.E., Exit 73). The Liturgy of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 10 AM, at St.
Patrick's R.C. Church in Southold, Father George Michell, Celebrant.
Interment, St. Patrick's R.C. Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Kaye, Irene
KAYE-Irene, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of New Hyde Park, on June 30,
2005. Beloved wife of the late John E. Devoted mother of Jayne Otterbeck,
Susan Cohan and Katha Kavanagh. Cherished grandmother of Rob Otterbeck, Casey
Cohan, Patrick, Karen and John Kavanagh. Family will receive friends at M.A.
Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Sta., Tuesday, 2-5 & 7-9
PM. Mass, Wednesday, 9:45 AM, St. Elizabeth's Church. Interment to follow at
St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of
Palm Beach Cty., Inc., 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Mahaney, Richard E.
MAHANEY-Richard E., of Lindenhurst, at 57 years. Beloved son of the late
Francis and Catherine Mahaney. Dearest brother of Francis, James, and Henry.
Loving uncle and great-uncle. Past President of the Blinded Veterans
Association. Recipient of the Purple Heart. Visiting, Sunday, 7-9 PM, and
Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home, 424 So. Wellwood
Avenue, Lindenhurst. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10:15 AM, at Our Lady of Perpetual
Help, Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery,
Farmingdale, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Mains, Dennis Timothy (Memoriam)
DENNIS TIMOTHY MAINS
JULY 3, 1972 - AUGUST 20, 1997
HAPPY 33RD BIRTHDAY
We little knew that morning
God was going to call your name,
In Life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you
You did not go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories
Your love is still our guide,
And although we cannot see you
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again.
We love you. PEACE
Forever in our hearts and souls,
Love, your adoring family & friends
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Matos, Anna (Memoriam)
ANNA MATOS
9/6/30 - 7/3/04
Mom, You have been in Heaven for 1 year now and we miss you so very much. We
know you and Dad are together again watching over us.
Love, Diana, Mike, Patricia,
Michael, William, Robby, Angela
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Moran, Eileen Brigid
MORAN-Eileen Brigid, on July 1, 2005, of Westbury, L.I. Devoted and beloved
daughter of Stella and the late Richard Moran, Sr. Loving sister of the late
John, Richard, and Michael. Fondest sister of Ann Moran. Cherished aunt of
Kathleen, Brian, Sean, and Christopher. Dearest great-aunt of Jennifer, Sarah,
Meghan, Patrick, Emily, Keelin, Conor, Mollie, and Sean. Family will receive
friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290
Post Avenue, Westbury, L.I. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, 10 AM, St.
Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury, L.I. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury,
L.I. Donations requested to North Shore Glen Cove Hospital, 101 St. Andrew's
Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542.
Published in Newsday from 7/3/2005 - 7/4/2005.

Morgan, Pauline J. (Pascuzzi)
MORGAN-Pauline J. (Pascuzzi), of Huntington Station, on June 30, 2005. Widow
of Seth. Beloved mother of Patti. Cherished sister of Anne P. Royce, Charles
Pascuzzi and the late Rose Rosinack. WW II Cadet Nurse; worked at Huntington
Hospital, in public health, and as School NurseTeacher for Three Village S.D.
In later years, became caregiver for several family members and friends.
Enjoyed travel, swimming, lunching with friends. Universally loved and admired
by all. Visitation, M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington
Station, Sun. 7-9 PM; Tues. 2-5, 7-9 PM. Religious Services 8 PM Tues. Burial,
Wed., Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Parliski, Steve
PARLISKI-Steve, of Kings Park, N.Y., on June 30, 2005. Beloved husband of the
late Anna. Loving father of Joan Morro and Carol Ann Brennan. Dear brother of
Anne Marsh. Also survived by 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. The
family will receive friends on Monday, from 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at the
Butler-Hughes Funeral Home, 69 Indian Head Rd. (corner Stattel Dr.), Kings
Park. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9:30 AM, at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Kings Park.
Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Hauppauge.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Pascale, Charles J.
PASCALE-Charles J., of Syosset, NY, on July 1, 2005. A Veteran of World War II
serving the U.S. Navy as a Submariner aboard the USS Croaker and the USS
Rasher in the Pacific fleet. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Loving
father of Katherine (William) Santamore, Irene Murtagh, John (Laura) Pascale
and Mary (Michael) Schwalje. Cherished grandfather of David (Chris), Joana,
Catherine (Greg), Mia, Emily, John, Timothy, Lauren, Jenny, James and
Samantha. Adoring great-grandfather of Megan, Nikolas and Jane. Devoted
brother of Leonora Cafferi and the late Angela Gallaer and Sylvester Pascale.
Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Rd.,
Tuesday, 7-9 PM, and Wednesday, 2-5, 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 9:45 AM,
St. Edward The Confessor Church, 205 Jackson Ave., Syosset, NY. Interment,
Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Planson, Eileen
PLANSON-Eileen, on July 1, 2005, of New Hyde Park, N.Y. Beloved wife of the
late Leonard. Loving mother of Leonard, Thomas, Eileen Kleemann, and Maureen
Moran. Dear sister of Catherine Veale. Cherished grandmother of Thomas,
Yvonne, Laura, Danielle, Michael, Raymond, Jillian, Sean, and Kaitlyn. Fond
mother-inlaw of Lucille Planson, Scott Kleemann, and Raymond Moran. Always and
forever in our hearts. Visiting, Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the R.
Stutzmann & Son Funeral Home, 224-39 Jamaica Avenue, Queens Village, N.Y.
Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9:45 AM, at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church (Chapel),
Queens Village, N.Y. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, East Farmingdale, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Rasmussen, Angelene
RASMUSSEN-Angelene, on June 29, 2005, of Hempstead, N.Y. Beloved wife of the
late Lawrence. Loving mother of Lauritz and mother-in-law of Heidi. Cherished
grandmother of Vinkel and Kolding. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin
Avenue at 12th Street, Garden City, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Wednesday. Religious
Service at All Saints Church, Great Neck, 10 AM, Thursday. Interment, All
Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Waldorf School of Garden
City, Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, N.Y. 11530, appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Rowe, Edward T.
ROWE-Edward T., of Massapequa Park, N.Y., on July 1, 2005. World War II
veteran, former Executive of United States Lines. Graduate from the College of
the Holy Cross - Class of 1948, and a member of the Holy Name Society. Beloved
husband of Eleanor. Loving father of Kathleen (Roy) Cox, Ellen (Ray) McKay,
Patricia (Michael) Siemank, Thomas (Catherine) Rowe, Susan (Patrick)
Valentino, Robert (Lana) Rowe, William (Lee) Rowe, and John (Pamela) Rowe.
Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Benjamin), Christine, Beth, Bryan, Sean,
Edward, Patrick, Bobby, Courtney, Katelyn, Megan, Zachary, Benjamin, Carley,
Marisa, Rebecca, Christopher, Samuel, and Ryan. Proud great-grandfather of
Jacob and Noah. Beloved brother of Robert Rowe. His sense of humor, kindness
of heart, generosity of spirit and dedication to his family will always be
remembered. Relatives and friends may visit at Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc.
North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park, N.Y., on Sunday and Monday,
2-4:30, 7-9:30 PM. Mass will be celebrated at St. Martin of Tours, Amityville,
on Tuesday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Cystonosis Foundation, 604 Vermont St., Oakland, CA 94610.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Russo, Raymond
RUSSO-Raymond, on July 2, 2005, of Farmingdale. Beloved husband of Ruth.
Loving father of Karen, Annette (Vincent), and Christine (Matthew). Devoted
brother of Elizabeth. Cherished grandfather of Melissa, Lisa, Christina,
Samantha, and Sophia. The family will receive friends Sunday and Monday, 2-5
and 7-9:30 PM, at The McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Inc., 385 Main Street,
Farmingdale. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9:45 AM, at St. Kilian R.C. Church.
Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the
Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Sansone, Francesco Paolo
SANSONE-Francesco Paolo, of West Babylon, on July 1, 2005. Beloved husband of
Francesca. Loving father of Tony and his wife Maria, Mickey, and Cathy. Dear
brother of Giuseppe. Cherished grandfather of Frankie and Sabrina. Friends may
visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main St., Babylon, on
Monday and Tuesday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 AM, at
Our Lady of Grace Church. Entombment, Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Saunders, John M.
SAUNDERS-John M., on June 30, 2005, of Dix Hills, N.Y. Beloved son of the late
Bernard and Jean Saunders. Survived by stepmother Patricia D. Saunders. Loving
brother of Mary Aubin, Ann Saunders, Patricia Lynch, H. Vincent Saunders,
Eileen Saunders, and Virginia Osbourn. Also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Reposing at Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton
Avenue, Tuesday, 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 AM, St. Agnes Cathedral,
Rockville Centre. Interment, Cemetery of the Holy Cross, Brooklyn, N.Y. If
friends wish, they may make contributions in John's name to United Cerebral
Palsy, 250 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Schumacher, Elizabeth "Betty" (Jarvis)
SCHUMACHER-Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Jarvis) in her 96th year, a longtime
resident of Smithtown on July 1, 2005. Betty is retired from the Smithtown
Haus. Devoted wife of the late George "Slim" Schumacher. Survived by a son
George, 3 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Henry
Jarvis. Beloved aunt of Robert Jarvis, David Jarvis, and Deidre Steinbeck.
Friends may call at the Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home, 17 Manor Rd, Smithtown
on Tuesday from 2:004:00 and 7:00-9:00pm. Funeral service Wednesday 9:30am at
the funeral home. Interment Washington Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Shea, Sister Mary
SHEA-Sister Mary, C.I.J. (known to some as Sister Mary Celeste CIJ). Member of
the Congregation of the Infant Jesus (aka Nursing Sisters of the Sick Poor),
died on Saturday, July 2, 2005, following a long illness. Wake: Villa St.
Joseph, 984 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre, on Monday, July 4, from 2 to
5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, July 5, at 10 AM.
Burial, Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Smith, Marjorie
SMITH-Marjorie, of Southold, L.I., on July 1, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Walter Smith. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral
Homes, Inc. The Liturgy of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10 AM, at St. Patrick's
R.C. Church in Southold, Father George Michell, Celebrant. Interment at St.
Patrick's R.C. Cemetery. Calling hours begin on Tuesday at 8:30 AM.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Warren, Frankie Mae Robinson
WARREN-Frankie Mae Robinson, a resident of Rockville Centre for over 50 years,
died on June 24, 2005. She was 82. Born on October 6, 1922 in Mount Vernon,
Georgia, Mrs. Warren moved to Long Island to do domestic work, and was
especially loved by long-term employers the Schoenfelds of Long Beach. She
attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Rockville Centre, and was known for her love
of cooking. Predeceased by her husband, Martin Warren, whom she married in
1972, and her son, Reverend Frank Robinson, former pastor of the Shrine of the
Black Madonna in Rockville Centre, Mrs Warren is survived by six sisters, a
grand-daughter, Noni Robinson; a great-grand daughter, Imani Robinson; and
many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 5 at
the Carl C. Burnett Funeral Home, 456 S. Franklin St. Hempstead, New York,
beginning with a viewing at 10AM. Interment directly after the service will be
at Greenfield Cemetery in Uniondale. Family and friends will gather in
remembrance of Mrs. Frankie Mae Warren at the Senior Citizens Community Room
of Mill River House in Rockville Centre.
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.

Zak, Kenneth Richard (Memoriam)
KENNETH RICHARD ZAK
3/16/1953 - 7/2/2000
Daddy, five long painful years have gone by since the day you left us
suddenly. Not a day goes by when I don't think of you and miss you horribly. I
hold on to the dream that one day you may walk through our front door again.
Oh what I would give to see you one last time. My heart will forever be
broken. Wish you were here.
Your Loving Daughter,
Melanie
Published in Newsday on 7/3/2005.