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Armstrong, Gloria Jean
ARMSTRONG-Gloria Jean of Selden July 2, 2005. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving
mother of Kenneth, Russell and Bonnie-Jeanne. Devoted Grandmother to Joseph,
William, Zachary, Rosine-Jean, Daniel and Julianna. Memorial Service Thursday
2-4 and 79:30PM Giove Funeral Home 1000 Middle Country Rd Selden. Mass at Hope
Lutheran Church Dare Rd in Selden 11:00AM Friday.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Avitabile, Roderick (Rodney)
AVITABILE-Roderick (Rodney) on July 2, 2005 of Lynbrook, NY (formerly of
Freeport) survived by his wife Lorraine. Loving son of Frank and late
Antoinette. Fond brother of Alex. Proud member of Local 28 Sheet Metal Worker.
Funeral entrusted to Malverne Funeral Home (Anthony J. Walsh & Son) 330
Hempstead Ave., Malverne, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday
9:45AM Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Malverne. Interment Pinelawn Mem. Park.
In lieu of flower contributions to the Helen Keller Fund One Helen Keller Way,
Hempstead, NY 11550 would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Bandhold, Joy
BANDHOLD-Joy, North Merrick, on July 4, 2005. Beloved wife of Henry. Devoted
mother of Joseph, Donald and Scott. Loving daughter of Lila Pierce. Also
survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Reposing at
Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc., North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark),
Massapequa Park Wednesday 7-9:30 pm and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 pm.
Religious Service Friday 10 am. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers, contributions to The American Lung Association of Nassau-Suffolk, 225
Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788-9869.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Browne, Marian
BROWNE-Marian, longtime Cedar- hurst resident, on July 4, 2005 in Hernando,
Fl, at age 51. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas L., Sr. and Catherine (nee
Mulcahy) Browne. Dear sister of Noel (James) Blair, Thomas, Jr., Christopher
(Kathryn) and Kevin Browne. Adored aunt of five nephews. Graduate of Rosemary
Kennedy School. Active member of "Special Olympics". Worked 25 years as
Dietary Aide at St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway. Reposing,
Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M., at Meserole Funeral Home, Inwood. Mass of Christian
Burial, Friday 9:30 A.M., at St. Joachim R.C. Church, Cedarhurst. Interment,
Holy Rood R.C. Cemetery, Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Buchanan, Kevin P.
BUCHANAN-Kevin P. on July 3, 2005 of East Norwich (formerly of Valley Stream).
Friend of Amy Averill. Devoted father of Kelly; Tracy; Matthew and Grace.
Loving brother of Elizabeth (Ray) Keenan, the late Edward (Carol) and the late
Frank (Judy) also survived by eight nieces and nephews. Funeral entrusted to
Malverne Funeral Home (Anthony J. Walsh & Son) 330 Hempstead Ave., Malverne,
Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:45AM Our Lady of Lourdes RC
Church, Malverne. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Carlson, Frances A.
CARLSON-Frances A. of Bellmore on July 4, 2005 at the age of 62. Loving sister
of Terry Reisert, Rita D'Amelio and Dennis and Mary D'Amelio. Cherished aunt
of Andrea and Brian. Dear greataunt of Adriana and Jason. Reposing, Friday 2-4
and 7-9:30pm, at C.S. Bartholomew & Son, Inc., 302 Bedford Ave., Bellmore.
Funeral Service, Saturday 9:00am, at St. Barnabas RC Church, Bellmore.
Interment at St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

D'Alessio, John
D'ALESSIO-John, of Glen Head, NY, on July 4, 2005. Beloved husband of Helen.
Loving father of Dave and Frank. Dear uncle of Roseann. Visiting, Thursday 2-4
and 7-9 pm, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. Funeral
Mass, Friday 9:30 am, St. Boniface Martyr Church, Sea Cliff, NY. Interment
private.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

D'Amico, Michael C. (Memoriam)
SGT. MICHAEL C. D'AMICO, USMC
7/6/76 - 5/25/99
Happy 29th Birthday to a
wonderful son who is thought of
each day with fond memories.
Forever in My Heart
Loving and Missing You Always
Mommy & Joe XOXO
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Dithridge, Richard F.
DITHRIDGE-Richard F. on July 5, 2005 of Rocky Point, LI. Beloved husband of
Susan L. Loving father of Amilie Brennan and her husband Dave and William
Dithridge. Cherished brother of Maryann Berg, Jean Morton and Catherine
Antinori. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place,
LI. Visitation, Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass,
9:30 AM on Friday, at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church. Cremation private. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Ferro, Jean Alma Harriet
FERRO-Jean Alma Harriet, of Massapequa, NY, on July 1, 2005. Beloved wife of
the late John Michael. Loving mother of Susan Strong, John Ferro, William
Ferro, and the late Gary Ferro. Cherished grandmother of JenniferJean Strong.
Dear sister of Patricia Hartswell, Barbara Stevenson, and Joan Anderson.
Friends and relatives may visit Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Vernon C.
Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY. Funeral Service,
Thursday 7 PM, at the Funeral home. Funeral, Friday 9:30 AM. Interment at
Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Fussner Sr., James A.
FUSSNER-James A. Sr., of Drums, PA formerly of Central Islip, NY on July 4,
2005 in his 79th year. World War II Navy veteran. A Life Member of the Central
Islip Hauppauge Vol. Ambulance. Devoted father of Elizabeth Warunek, Eileen
Wordon, James A. Fussner, Jr., William Fussner. Fond brother of Frank and
Joseph Fussner. Cherished Grandfather of Michelle Jimson, Mellisa and Billy
Fussner, Crystal, Courtney, James Fussner III, Jesse, Jacob and Jebediah
Wordon and Great Grandfather of seven. Reposing at Thomas P. Walsh Funeral
Home, Inc., 60 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip. Religious Service, Thursday
Evening. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday at 9:45AM at St. John of God R.C.
Church, Central Islip. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY.
Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Gerard, Stephen A.
GERARD-Stephen A. on July 3, 2005 of Woodbury, N.Y. Beloved husband of Diane
(nee Puleo). Loving father of Jessica and Adrienne. Devoted son of Armand and
Rita Gerard. Beloved brother of Maureen Pohl and Donna Taylor. Loved by many
nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79
Berry Hill Rd. Visiting, Wednesday 7-9pm and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral
Mass, Friday 9:45am, at St. Edward Confessor R.C. Church, Syosset, NY.
Interment, Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation or Ronald McDonald House, would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Gill, Dorothy Ann
GILL-Dorothy Ann of Hicksville, on July 5, 2005. Devoted wife to Thomas J.
Loving mother to Thomas Gill, Eileen Roddy, Patricia Gill and Robert Gill.
Cherished grandmother to Jen, Rob, Brian, Erik, and Zoe. Family and friends
may visit the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 Old Country Road, Hicksville,
NY, on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass Friday at St. Ignatius
Loyola RC Church at 9:45 AM. Interment will follow at Mount St. Mary's
Cemetery, Flushing, NY. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to
Diabetes Foundation.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Hahn, Katherine A.
HAHN-Katherine A. of Lynbrook on July 5, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Herman. Loving mother of Jerome and Katherine Hickey. Cherished grandmother of
Marcelle, Christine, Jerome, Laura, Tara and Christopher, and greatgrandmother
of Marissa, Michael and Joseph. Family will receive friends today from 2-4 and
7-9PM at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc., 34 Hempstead Avenue, (corner
Peninsula Blvd.), Lynbrook. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45AM Our Lady of Peace RC
Church, Lynbrook. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Hallock, Evelyn S.
HALLOCK-Evelyn S. of St. James on July 3, 2005. Cherished wife of Wesley.
Loving mother of Jon. Devoted daughter of Tom and late Gloria Swenson. Beloved
sister of Karen, Mark, Eric and Thomas. Friends may call the St. James Funeral
Home, Route 25A, St. James, on Wednesday 7-9 pm and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Funeral Mass at Sts. Philip and James R.C. Church on Friday at 10:00 am.
Committal private.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Iadarola, Umberto
IADAROLA-Umberto of Ridge on July 4, 2005. Beloved husband of Antoinetta.
Loving father of Patrick (Teresa). Devoted grandfather of Cassie and Kevin.
Visiting, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9:30 pm, at the Giove Funeral Home, 640 Middle
Country Rd., Middle Island. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 10:00 am, at St.
Marks' R.C. Church in Ridge.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Jakobson, Frances
JAKOBSON-Frances on June 29, 2005. Cherished mother of Gail Jakobson, Al
Jakobson and Alice Kostas. Beloved grandmother of Andrew Kostas III and Alison
Ruhlman. A memorial service will be held at the St. James Funeral Home, Rte.
25, St. James, on July 7, 2005 at 8 PM. She will be sorely missed by her
family and friends, but will be remembered in our hearts forever. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made either to St.
James Fire Department or Good Shepherd Hospice, Port Jefferson.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Kahl, Lynne T.
KAHL-Lynne T. on July 3, 2005, of Lynbrook, after a long illness. Beloved
sister of William Kahl (Ruth) and Jill Sage (Edward). Loving aunt of Darian
Ray (Shawn), Ashley Sage, Jeremy Sage and great-aunt of Tyler Ray and Jordan
Ray. Memorial Service, Friday 2 PM, at Lynbrook Baptist Church, Earle Ave.,
Lynbrook. Donations to Oncology Dept., North Shore University Hospital, 300
Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030, would be appreciated. Arrangements
entrusted to the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Seaford, NY.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Kay, Shana
KAY-Shana, 19. Beloved daughter of Jane and Randy Kay; sister to Jared and
granddaughter to Gladys Bernstein. She passed on July 3rd, 2005 after a sudden
and quick illness. Shana had a verve for life that was readily apparent to all
who knew her. She loved being a student at University of Wisconsin, a
counselor at Camp Kinder Ring and being with our close knit family. You are
missed so terribly. 'Til we meet again. We love you very much, Mom and Dad.
Published in Newsday from 7/6/2005 - 7/8/2005.

La Susa, Frances
LA SUSA-Frances, of Valley Stream, on July 4, 2005 at the age of 95. Beloved
wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Frank and his wife Inge, the late
Ursula Pabst and Frances and her husband Joseph Mannino. Cherished grandmother
of seven and greatgrandmother of six. Family will receive friends today, 2-4
and 7-9 PM, at the Moore Funeral Home, 54 W. Jamaica Ave., in Valley Stream.
Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 9 AM, at Holy Name of Mary
R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, New
York.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

McCabe, Kenneth
MCCABE-Kenneth, 75 of Aquabogue (formally of Deer Park) on July 4, 2005.
Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of Kenneth, Brian, Gregory, Susan
and Terrence McCabe and Colleen Gallagher. Dear brother of Mary Jane and
Barbara McCabe. Cherished grandfather of Leanna, Lyndsay, Michael, Keegan and
Devin McCabe, Erin, Shannon and Bartley Gallagher and John and Caitlin Jacobs.
Reposing Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM, Wesche Funeral Home Inc., 495 Main St.,
Center Moriches. Funeral mass Friday, 10AM, St. Isidore's Church, Riverhead.
Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family asks
donations to be made the American Cancer Society.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

McDonough, Thomas A. (Memoriam)
THOMAS A. McDONOUGH
July 6, 1925 - July 6,1995
Happy 80th Birthday in Heaven.
We cannot believe it's almost
ten years since you left us.
We miss you with all our hearts.
Love, Robert, Joanne, Matthew,
Bobby, Christian and Jillian
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

O'Hare, Vivien
O'HARE-Vivien, of North Hills (Roslyn), N.Y., on July 3, 2005. Beloved wife of
John B. O'Hare. Predeceased by her parents Michael Etzel and Gladys Luckhurst
Etzel, and her brothers John Etzel and David P. Etzel. Survived by her husband
John; daughters Barbara O'Hare of Stone Ridge, NY, and Erin O'Hare of
Guilford, CT; her granddaughters Roxanne and Margo Leshine of Guilford, CT,
and her sisters-in-law Patricia Boden, Dorothea Etzel and Evelyn Etzel; nieces
and nephews. Visitation, Wednesday, July 6, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, at the Thomas
F. Dalton Funeral Home, 412 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY (516-354-0634).
Burial at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY, on July 7. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Bide-A-Wee, Dept. W, 410 E. 38th Street, NY,
NY 10016.
Published in Newsday from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Passaro, Louis J.
PASSARO-Louis J. on July 3, 2005 of New Hyde Park, NY. Devoted husband of
Mary. Loving Father of Joe (Maureen) and Janet (Ken) Regan. Cherished Pop-Pop
of Andrew, Scott, Lizanne, Brendan and Thomas. Also survived by four brothers
and sisters. Proud WW II Veteran and longtime member of the New Hyde Park
Knights Of Columbus Council #2852. Friends may visit Wednesday from 2-4 and
7-9PM at The R. Stutzmann & Son Funeral Home 2000 Hillside Ave. New Hyde Park,
NY (1/4 mile east of New Hyde Park Road). Funeral Mass Thursday 10:15AM at
Notre Dame RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery Westbury, NY.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Perkins, John "Jack" (Memoriam)
JOHN (Jack) PERKINS
10/23/1941 - 7/6/2000
Eureka-Everyday I touched this paper under a card I gave you never realizing
until i opened it what it truly was-In you words:
I was not a hero but served my country, like many do.
I was not special but served my community, like many do.
I was not perfect but served my family, like many do.
I was not rich but served my fellowman, like many do.
So when the time comes to serve you Dear Lord, remember, I'm just an ordinary
man who wants to serve like many do.
"Looking Up" Thank You for
Our Wonderful Children,
Love You Forever My Hero, Sharon
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Persoons, Jack V.
PERSOONS-Jack V. of Huntington Station on July 3, 2005. Beloved husband of
Lillian. Cherished father of Thomas, Karen Diethelm, Nancy and James. Loving
grandfather of Daniel, Katie and Olivia. Dear brother of Jacqueline Heaslip.
Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral
Home Inc., 1380 New York Ave. (corner of Pulaski Rd.), Huntington Station.
Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:30AM at St. Hugh of Lincoln RC Church.
Interment at Flushing Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Righi, Emma
RIGHI-Emma on July 4, 2005 of Port Jefferson Station, LI. Formerly of Garden
City, LI. Beloved wife of the late Guido G. Loving mother of the late Dario.
Cherished grandmother of Andrea Kempster, Richard, Alan and Lori Ryan. Adored
great grandmother of Jean, Richard Jr., Robert, Ryan, Andrew, James, Katelynne
and Ally. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place,
LI. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass 10AM Thursday at St.
Louis de Montfort RC Church, Sound Beach, LI. Interment Pinelawn Memorial
Park.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Rohrer, William B.
ROHRER-William B., on July 2, 2005 of New Hyde Park, NY. Beloved husband of
Kathleen. Loving father of Brian. Cherished son of Elizabeth and the late
Fredrick. Dear brother of James (Patricia). Fond uncle to Scott and Craig.
Friends may visit on Wednesday from 2-4:30PM and 7-9:30PM at the New Hyde Park
Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY. Mass of Christian Burial,
will be at Holy Spirit R.C. Church, 500 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park, NY at
9:30AM on Thursday with interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery,
Calverton, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family in
trust for Brian Rohrer, son of William.
Published in Newsday from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Ryan, John Raymond
RYAN-John Raymond of Brooklyn, NY, on July 4, 2005. Beloved father of Debra A.
Blendermann, John P. Ryan, Denise A. Ryan and Cindy A. Gasero. Adored
grandfather of Stephanie Carlson, Cheryl Gasero, Joseph A. Vitale, Jaclyn
Gasero, Kevin John Ryan and John Raymond Ryan. Cherished greatgrandpa of
Madelynn Carlson. Loving brother of Joseph Ryan and Michael Ryan. Retired
member of Local #1298 of Nassau and Suffolk counties. Visiting, Wednesday 2-5
and 7-9 PM, at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park,
N.Y. Funeral Mass, Thursday 11:15 AM, at St. Aidan's R.C. Church, 505 Willis
Ave., Williston Park, N.Y. Cremation to follow at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle
Village, NY.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Sadauskas, James C.
SADAUSKAS-James C. age 51 of East Meadow passed away unexpectedly on July 4,
2005. Former custodian at Plainview-Old Bethpage School District. Devoted son
of Lena and the late Chester. Also survived by his brother Jerry Sadauskas and
nieces, Sheri, Patti and Kristi, of South Carolina. Private cremation services
were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., Farmingdale.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Schauss, Charles
SCHAUSS-Charles of Bethpage formerly of Hicksville on July 4, 2005 at home
with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father
and father-in-law of Richard and Marie, Barbara and Tony Bailey, Karen and
Bill and Elaine. Cherished grandfather of Joey, Cara, Anthony, Luke, Lisa,
Joy, Monica, Rebecca and Kyle. The family will receive relatives and friends
from 2-5 and 7-9PM today at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 234 Broadway,
Bethpage. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45AM at St. Martin of Tours RC Church
Bethpage. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery. As an
alternative to floral tributes donations can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice,
528 Mineola Ave, Carle Place, NY 11514 (516- 876-8485) in memory of Charles
Schauss.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Stanfield, Charles "Chuck"
STANFIELD-Charles "Chuck", lifelong resident of Glen Cove, LI age 57. Beloved
husband of Camille (nee Venturino). Loving father of Lauren Kiernan (Erik) and
Andrea Mastrocco (Anton). Proud Grandpa of twins, Gianna and Marcello. Dear
son of Evelyn and fond sonin-law of Jerry Venturino. Cherished brother of
Rosemary Johnson and Jane Calzone. His laughter and love of life will be
missed by his family and friends. Visiting will be at the Funeral Home of
Dodge-Thomas Wednesday and Thursday 3-5 and 7-9PM. Mass St. Rocco RC Church
Friday, 9:30AM. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Stephens, Janet Kathleen
STEPHENS-Janet Kathleen, on July 5, 2005, of Malverne. Member of Pioneers N.Y.
Telephone Co. Beloved sister of Elen (Henry) Weissenberger. Devoted aunt of
Stephen Weissenberger, Lynne Mulato and Daniel Weissenberger. Also survived by
one greatniece and four great-nephews. Funeral entrusted to the Malverne
Funeral Home (Anthony J. Walsh & Son), 330 Hempstead Ave., Malverne, Wednesday
7-9 P.M. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45 A.M., Our
Lady of Lourdes RC Church. Interment, The Evergreens.
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Verity, Luann (Memoriam)
LUANN VERITY
In each and every day, in each
and every way, your absence
is always felt. I loved you then
and I love you now: you were the
best thing that ever happened to
me. I feel your presence at times
and it comforts me. I miss your
laugh and smiles.
Love you forever, Peter
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.

Zatwarnicki, Edward Matthew (Memoriam)
Edward Matthew Zatwarnicki
July 6, 1983 - October 16, 2004
Happy 22nd Birthday In Heaven
It is almost nine months since you were tragically taken away from us. We miss
you very much. Our hearts are broken and not a second goes by that we do not
think of you. That special smile of yours will never be forgotten. You are
always in our hearts and prayers.
All Our Love Always And Forever,
Mommy, Daddy, Valeri, Doug,
Christopher, Buddy, Grandpa
and Grandma, Family and Friends
Published in Newsday on 7/6/2005.