OBITS: Newsday 4 Jul 2005; Melville, Suffolk co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Newsday http://www.newsday.com Bigrow, Delores (Yeoman) BIGROW-Delores (nee Yeoman), age 52, of Shirley, tragically on June 30, 2005. Sales Associate for Sam's Club, Medford. Beloved wife of John. Devoted daughter of the late Robert and Agnes Yeoman. Cherished sister of Joseph, Donald and Dewayne Yeoman. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Reposing at Marinello Funeral Home, Inc., 493 Middle Country Road. Coram. Religious services in the funeral home, Tuesday 8 PM and Wednesday 9:30 AM, followed by internment at Calverton National Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Brelinski, Mary V. BRELINSKI-Mary V., on July 1, 2005, of Mineola, NY. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Veronica Tracey and Regina Matzelle. Devoted mother-in-law of Brian and Albert. Dear sister of Adam Pan, Veronica Strode, the late Anna Pan, John Pan and Mildred Greitz. Cherished grandmother of Craig Tracey, Christopher Tracey and fiancee Anne Rackliffe, and the late Brendan Tracey. Friends may call Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 412 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 9:45 AM, at Corpus Christi R.C. Church. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's name to the Queen of Peace Residence (the little sisters of the poor), 110-30 221st Street, Queens Village, NY 11429, or to the Brendan Tracey Burse, the Development Fund, Chaminade High School, Jackson Ave., Mineola, NY 11501. Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Connor, Robert Anthony (Memoriam) ROBERT ANTHONY CONNOR In Loving Memory of 7/4/68 - 9/22/91 Dear Rob, As each year passes you are missed more than ever. We will never forget the wonderful years we had with you. Happy 37th Birthday. Love forever, Mom and Dad Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. D'Addario, Rudolph N. (Memoriam) RUDOLPH N. D'ADDARIO 1st Anniversary 7/04/04 What a bitter sweet day. Our 45 years together began and ended on the same date. I miss you, your family misses you. This void in our lives will never be filled. Your loving wife, sons and family Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Daglian, George R. (Memoriam) GEORGE R. DAGLIAN DEAR DAG, DAD, POP, GRAMPS HAPPY BIRTHDAY - JULY 4, 2005 We though of you with love today. We think of you in silence, we speak your name with pride. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping, We have you in our Heart. Love You, Carol, John, Skipper, Scotty, Marguarite, Dena, Ashley and all the Great-Grandchildren. Toe-B-Thunder Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Degen, Nancy (Memoriam) NANCY DEGEN Third Anniversary in Heaven! You are gone from our lives but not from our hearts. We miss you and love you always, Your loving family. Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Gajda, Wanda R. GAJDA-Wanda R. of Port Jefferson on July 3, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving sister of Charles Remski. Dear aunt of Robert Green, Ronald Green, Joseph Remski, Paul Remski, Michael Remski, Terry Toro and Christine Wheeler. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Road, Setauket. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-10 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM at Infant Jesus R.C. Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Geary, Sister Margaret Angela GEARY-Sister Margaret Angela, C.S.J., of Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood, on July 1, 2005. Reposing at the Maria Regina Residence, 1725 Brentwood Rd., Brentwood, N.Y., Tuesday, 2-5:30 PM and 6:30-7:30 PM. Wake Services, Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 11 AM at the Maria Regina Residence. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, NY 11717-5587 Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Giglio, Rose Marie Roni (Memoriam) ROSE MARIE RONI GIGLIO 2nd Anniversary in Heaven My One in a Million. You are in my heart and thoughts always and forever. Your loving husband, Tony Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Hoffman, Mary HOFFMAN-Mary, 81, of Delray Beach and formerly of Long Island, NY passed away July 1, 2005. She is survived by her husband Gunther, three children: Arthur of Freeport, NY; Christopher of Valley Stream, NY; and Kathleen Geib of Petersberg, NJ; brother John Semerjian of Queens, NY; sisters: Lillian Rella of Queens, NY and Julie Rizzo of Cobleskill, NY; six grandchildren and one great grandson. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 from 1-4 PM, with a 4 PM funeral service at the Lorne and Sons Funeral Home, 745 NE 6th Avenue (N. Fed Hwy), Delray Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mill Neck Foundation, Frost Mill Road, PO Box 100, Mill Neck, NY 11765 or www.millneck.org/sponsorships.cfm Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Huggins, Archie HUGGINS-Archie, of Greenport, LI on July 1, 2005 at the age of 63. Greenport Village employee. Beloved companion of the late Annie Inell Rose. Loving father of Inell Huggins and William Rose. Cherished grandfather of one. Friends may call at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes, Inc., 51400 Route 25, Southold, LI (19 mi. east of LIE, Exit 73), on Thursday from 10 AM until 12 noon. Homegoing service, Thursday 12 noon in the DeFriest-Grattan Chapel. Interment Sterling Cemetery, Greenport. Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Krzyminski, Millicent T. KRZYMINSKI-Millicent T. on July 3, 2005 of Seaford. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of John (Brenda), Jill and Joy. Also survived by her loving grandchildren Jennifer, John and Marcus. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home Inc., 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford (2 traffic lights east of Rte 135). Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 AM at St. William the Abbot R.C. Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. La Porta, Stella R. LA PORTA-Stella R. on July 3, 2005 of Deer Park, age 79. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Frank, John and Lisa Rosmini. Also survived by eight cherished grandchildren. Reposing at Mangano Funeral Home Inc., 1701 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY. Funeral Mass Wednesday, Sts. Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. LaMacchia, Linda J. (Memoriam) LINDA J. LaMACCHIA July 4, 1946 - March 30, 2005 We little knew that morning that 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 peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though 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. Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven 3 months without you, feel like forever. All Our Love, John, John Jr., Lisa, Shaun, and Michael Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Martone, Ralph MARTONE-Ralph of Sea Cliff, NY on July 2, 2005. Beloved husband of Theresa. Loving father of Ralph G. (Jeannine), John (Lisa), Isabelle (Marty), Rosemarie (Robert), Allan, Charles (Suzanne), and the late Peter and the late Pascal. Dear brother of Rose Eggers and Theresa Huffer. Cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of two. Visiting Tuesday 7-9PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM; Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:30AM, St. Boniface Martyr Church, Sea Cliff, NY. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. McCahill, William C. McCAHILL-William C. of Huntington on July 2, 2005. Retired Chase Manhattan Bank. Avid golfer and guitarist with Long Island Sounds. Beloved husband of Florence for 64 years. Devoted father of Florence Moffit and William Jr. Cherished father-in-law of Jerry Moffit and Ellen McCahill. Adored grandfather of Lisa, Janice, Christine and Teresa. Loving great-grandfather of William and Samantha. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Funeral service Thursday 12 noon at the funeral home. Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. 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. O'Neill, Harry O'NEILL-Harry died suddenly at home, on June 30, 2005. Beloved and dedicated coach and physical education teacher at Herricks High School. Friends may visit at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park (at city line), Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Mass of Christian burial Wednesday 10AM at St. Aidans R.C. Church. Cremation to follow at Fresh Pond Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations to Herricks High School Girls Track Team. Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Vento II, John A. (Memoriam) JOHN A. VENTO II 5th Anniversary in Heaven September 28, 1976 - July 4, 2000 Missing you so much. John, you are always with us. With Love Always and Forever, Mom, Dad, Anthony, Lisa, Family and Friends Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005. Ziese Sr., William J. ZIESE-William J. Sr., on June 26, 2005, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, formerly of West Babylon. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Devoted father of Patricia Roach, Marilyn Barnes and the late William Jr. Cherished by five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Memorial Mass, Tuesday, 10 AM, Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, West Babylon. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Noce Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Sisters of St. Joseph, 1725 Brentwood Rd., Brentwood N.Y. 11717. Published in Newsday on 7/4/2005.