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Balaker, Bernard J.
BALAKER-Bernard J., of Hicksville, N.Y., on June 30, 2005, at the age of 93.
Beloved husband of the late Ursula Balaker. Loving father of Bernadette
Radovan and the late Gerard Balaker. Cherished brother of Ann Balaker. Also
survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A former employee of
Newsday, he worked in the composing room from 1944 until his retirement in
1976. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, August 6th, at 11:30 AM, at St.
Ignatius Loyola Church, Hicksville. In lieu of flowers, donations to a
favorite charity would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Barber Darby, Mary (Sutton)
BARBER DARBY-Mary (Sutton), of St. James, N.Y., 10/30/24 - 7/5/05. Beloved
mother of William, Mary Elizabeth, Michael, Lucy, Susan, and Kate. Devoted
grandmother of William, Kimberly, Shane, Meghan, Colin, Courtney, Michael,
Matthew, Andrew, Aaron, David, Anna, and Mary Elanor. Devoted
great-grandmother of Jessica, William, Kaitlin, Edward, and Blake. A Memorial
Service will be held Saturday, July 16, 10:30 AM, Mt. Sinai Congregational
UCC, Mt. Sinai, NY. In lieu of flowers, send donations to New Century Singers,
PO Drawer 973, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 "In memory of Mary Darby"
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Berezuk, Stephen
BEREZUK-Stephen, on July 8, 2005, of Sound Beach, LI and Timber Pines at
Spring Hill, FL. Beloved husband of 55 years to Jean. Loving father of Gary
and his wife Sheila, Deborah Stack and her husband John, Cynthia Berezuk and
her fiance' Thomas Miskill and Dineen Berezuk and her friend Nancy. Cherished
grandfather of Joseph, Stephen, Johnny, Jamison and Elizabeth. Stephen is also
survived by many loving and caring friends. He was also the owner/operator of
L.I. Plumbing and Climate Control in Centereach for over 25 years. Reposing at
O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation, Monday
2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service, Monday 8 PM. Cremation private. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the SBF/Dept. of Neurology at Stony Brook
University Hospital, Office of Advancement, HSC Room 122, Level 3, Stony
Brook, NY 11794-8304.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Bosco, Stephen Edward (Memoriam)
STEPHEN EDWARD BOSCO
1/17/81 to 7/10/01
It's been four years that we have gone on without you in our lives. You remain
with us forever in our hearts and in our memories.
Loving You Always,
Mom, Dad, LeighAnne, Oma,
Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Brandt, Harold A.
BRANDT-Harold A., on May 25, 2005, a general contractor and resident of Roslyn
Heights from 1949 until he retired to Boynton Beach, Florida in 1991. We will
miss him. Donations may be made to the Morikami Museum, where Harold
volunteered for many happy years, at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL
33446.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Byrne, Mary M. (Muncey)
BYRNE-Mary M. (nee Muncey), of Babylon Village, in her 101st year. Loving wife
of the late Edward P. Byrne, Jr. Devoted mother of Mary (Michael) Berdon,
Monica (John) Storoniak, Patricia J. Byrne and Edward (Anne) Byrne. Cherished
grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Loving daughter of
the late Isaac and Celestine Muncey. Loving sister of Joan L. Muncey, the late
Joseph Muncey, Alice Longwell, and Vivian Boyle. Former Grade School Teacher
in the New York City and Copiague School Systems from 1923 to 1970. Graduate
of Teachers College and Columbia University. Talented artist. Born in and
lifelong resident of Babylon Village. Direct descendant of the locally
historical Conklin and Muncey Families. Niece of Sherman and Julia Tweedy, who
built the Babylon Village Carriage House. Reposing at Lang-Tobia-DiPalma
Funeral Home, 406 Deer Park Ave., Babylon Village, on Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Tuesday
at 9:45 AM. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made in her memory to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20
Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Dolan, Michael T.
DOLAN-Michael T., of West Islip, L.I., formerly of East Islip, L.I., on July
8, 2005. Beloved son of Gary T. Dolan and Marie I. and Frank Castiglione.
Loving brother of Leslie and Steve Libretti. Adored uncle of Alexis, Samantha,
and Steven. Cherished grandson of Gerald Feltes, Jessica Ruisi, and the late
Martin and Lena Dolan. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip
Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (« mile west of the S.S. Parkway, Exit
45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Mary's R.C. Church,
East Islip, L.I., Wednesday, 9:45 AM. Entombment, Pinelawn Memorial Park,
Pinelawn, L.I. Visiting Monday, 7-9:30 PM, and Tuesday, 24:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Eggers, James A.
EGGERS-James A., of Sea Cliff, on July 8, 2005 (retired from LILCO after 36
years). Beloved husband of Rose (nee Martone). Devoted father of Janet (Bruce)
McKinnon, Jennie (Robert) Graziose, and the late Joann. Loving grandfather of
Shane, Connor, Rachel, Travis, Ashley, and Lauren. Dear brother of Jane
Murray. The family will receive friends Monday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM, at the
McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove. Funeral
Mass, St. Boniface Martyr Church, Tuesday, 9:30 AM. Interment, Holy Rood
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Fagan, Helen
FAGAN-Helen, on July 8, 2005, of Farmingdale. Beloved wife of the late Arnold.
Loving mother of Kathy, Eddie, Michael, and the late Bobby. Cherished
grandmother of Stefan, Lauren, Sean, Kelly, and Thomas. The family will
receive friends Monday and Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, at The McCourt &
Trudden Funeral Home, Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass,
Wednesday, 9:45 AM, at St. Kilian R.C. Church. Interment, St. Charles
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Fiore, Catherine (Arella)
FIORE-Catherine (nee Arella), 92, of Huntington, on July 9, 2005. Beloved wife
of the late John. Devoted mother of Marie Vaughn and John, Jr. Dear
mother-in-law of James A. Vaughn. Cherished grandmother of Denise Salage and
Carolyn Sullivan. Loving great-grandmother of Brooke Sullivan, William and
Daniel Salage. Sister of Anthony and Louis Arella, Minnie Burns, and the late
Josephine Perkins and Ann Raymond. Visitation, Monday and Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9
PM, M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station. Mass,
Wednesday, 9:45 AM, St. Patrick's Church.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Fiumano, Elizabeth
FIUMANO-Elizabeth, on July 9, 2005, of Bethpage, L.I. Beloved wife of the late
Vincent Fiumano. Devoted mother of Barbara Sposato. Fond mother-in-law of Ron
Sposato. Adored grandmother of Jacqueline and Vincent Streffacio, Vincent
Sposato, Richard Sposato, and Angela Sposato. Loving great-grandmother of
Brian Jacob Calabrese. Caring aunt of James and Elaine Seider. Reposing at the
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Rd. (1 mile
north of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Celebration of the Liturgy of
Christian Burial, Monday, 10 AM, St. James R.C. Church, Seaford, L.I.
Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I. Visiting Saturday, 7-9:30
PM, and Sunday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Graffeo, Antoinette
GRAFFEO-Antoinette, of Bethpage, N.Y., on July 8, 2005. Employed 20 years at
Grumman, Bethpage, N.Y. Beloved wife of Salvatore. Loving mother of Rosalie Di
Maiuta and Carl Graffeo. Cherished GM of Regina, Adam, Amy, and Joanna. Dear
motherin-law of Nicky and Chris. Friends and relatives may visit Sunday, 2-5
and 7-9 PM, at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Road,
Hicksville, N.Y. Funeral Mass, Monday, 9:45 AM, at St. Ignatius Loyola R.C.
Church, Hicksville, N.Y. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery,
Farmingdale, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the
American Parkinson Disease Assn., Inc., 1250 Hylan Blvd., Ste. 4B, Staten
Island, NY 10305.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Halbohn, Donald F.
HALBOHN-Donald F., of Bellmore, on July 8, 2005, at the age of 74. Donald is a
United States Marine who served his country during the Korean War and he was a
New York City Police Officer for over 20 years. Reposing, Monday, 2-4 and
7-9:30 PM, C.S. Bartholomew & Son Inc., 302 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. Mass of
Christian Burial, Tuesday, 9:45 AM, St. Barnabas R.C. Church, Bellmore.
Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Hayhurst, Jay (Memoriam)
JAY HAYHURST
Jay, my forever love your gone
6 months today and my tears
never end. You took my heart
and soul with you when you
left. You will never know a day
I don't love and miss you.
I'll love you forever,
your wife Barbara.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Horan, Daniel M.
HORAN-Daniel M., on Friday, July 8, 2005, 66 years old, of Huntington. Loving
husband of Karen. Beloved father of Daniel, Shannon, and Michael. Caring
brother of Patrick, Ellen Precourt, Julia Tuttle, Jude Horan-Evans. Senior
Partner of Horan, Martello & Morrone P.C. of Hauppauge. Reposing at the Nolan
& Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport. Funeral Mass, Wednesday,
10 AM, at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Centerport. Interment, Northport
Rural Cemetery. Donations to the American Cancer Society, 75 Davids Drive,
Hauppauge, NY 11788, in his memory appreciated. Visiting hours Monday, 7-9 PM,
and Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005.

Kappauf, Adelaide G. (Memoriam)
ADELAIDE G. KAPPAUF
12/19/22 - 7/10/99
Happy 6th Anniversary in Heaven. Thanks for all the great memories of our
childhood and you Mom.
Loving and Missing you Always,
until we meet again. Julie, Willie, Marie, Dennis, Helen, and our
Beloved Diane and all of our family.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Kessel, Robert B.
KESSEL-Robert B. on July 3, 2005. Son of Lillian and the late Robert F.;
father of Scott and Kristen; brother of Jeanne Lyons and Mary Glander.
Cremation and interment private. Arrangements entrusted to the William E. Law
Funeral Home, Manapequa, N.Y.
Published in Newsday from 7/8/2005 - 7/10/2005.

Macintosh, Catherine M. "Kitty" (O' Connor)
MacINTOSH-Catherine M. (Kitty) nee O'Connor, on July 9, 2005. Beloved wife of
the late Joseph A. Loving mother of Gail Clifford, Jean Jark, and Lana
Carpenter. Dear grandmother of Tracy Barry, Sean Clifford, Erin Girardin and
Kerry Mannering. Great-grandmother of 8. Reposing at Denis S. O'Connor Funeral
Home, 91-05 Beach Channel Dr., Rockaway Beach. Funeral Mass at St. Thomas More
Church on Tuesday, 9:30 AM. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visiting
Sunday, 7-10 PM, and Monday, 2-5 & 7-10 PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Maletta, Dorothy (Memoriam)
DOROTHY MALETTA
July 10, 1923 - November 5, 2004
A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE
We will always remember your
Birthday, for you always made ours
so special....Mom, you have only
been gone a few months...but you
left us with decades of wonderful
memories.... Your words of Love,
Hope, and Faith are missed more and more with each passing day... We are
always proud to call you Mom, and on this day we wish you A Happy Birthday...
This year, instead of birthday cake candles shining on your beautiful face, on
this birthday you are standing in the light of your Savior
We will always Love You,
Forever and Ever AMEN!!!
Walter, Rosemary and Eddie
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Markuske, Mary W.
MARKUSKE-Mary W., Age 92, of Smithtown (formerly of Astoria) on July 9, 2005.
Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving mother of Robert, Richard, Donald, and
Anita Sequino. Cherished grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 15.
Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 E. Main St., Smithtown, N.Y.
Funeral Mass, St. Patrick's R.C. Church, 9:45 AM Tuesday. Interment, St.
Charles Cemetery. Visiting, Monday only, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Murphy, Michael Patrick
MURPHY-Lt. Michael Patrick, U.S. Navy, SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, Pearl
Harbor, HI, of Patchogue, NY on July 4, 2005 in Afghanistan. Devoted son of
Maureen T. (nee Jones) and Daniel J. Murphy. Dear brother of John. Loving
fiance of Heather L. Duggan. Cherished grandson of Kathleen (nee McElhone) and
Frank Jones and the late James P. and Elinor Murphy. Reposing at Clayton
Funeral Home, Inc., 25 Meadow Road (corner of Indian Head Rd.), Kings Park,
N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 11 AM, Wednesday, at Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, 495 N. Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, N.Y. Interment to
follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, N.Y. Visiting hours Monday
and Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Michael P.
Murphy Scholarship Fund, c/o Clayton Funeral Home.
Published in Newsday from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005.

Patrick, Sean Christopher (Memoriam)
SEAN CHRISTOPHER PATRICK
FLANNERY
6/30/75 - 7/10/00
FIVE YEARS IN HEAVEN
Sean, The road has risen to
meet you, the wind will now
always be at your back, the sun
will always shine warmly on your
face, the rain will always fall softly
on your fields. And until we meet
again, God is holding you
in the palm of his hand.
God speed and God bless.
We will love you and miss
you always,
Mom, Dad, Lori, Mike, Aaron,
and all of your family and friends.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Regan, James J.
REGAN-James J. on July 7, 2005 of Rockville Centre, N.Y. Beloved husband of
Mary Jane (nee Lockyer). Loving father of John A., Daniel, Michael and Andrew.
Cherished grandfather of Brian, Esther, James, Wen, Anna and Luke. Reposing at
Macken Mortuary Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, Sunday 7-9 PM,
Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 10 AM, St. Agnes
Cathedral, Rockville Centre. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers,
friends may make contributions to Leukemia-Lymphoma Society.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Rush, Fred A.
RUSH-Fred A., age 76, of Hauppauge, peacefully surrounded by his family on
July 8, 2005. Beloved husband of June for 55 years. Loving father of Michele,
Christopher, Gregg and his wife Kathy. Cherished grandfather of 8 and 1
great-granddaughter. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 E. Main
Street, Smithtown, N.Y. Funeral Mass, St. Thomas More R.C. Church, 9:45 AM,
Tuesday. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visiting Sunday eve, 7-9:30 PM,
and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Sheevers, Michael F.
SHEEVERS-Michael F., of Lindenhurst, suddenly on July 8, 2005. Beloved son of
Dorothy and the late John Sheevers. Loving brother of John, Evelyn Ford,
Daniel, Kathleen, Patricia, and the late Robert. Caring uncle of many nieces
and nephews. Reposing at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home, Inc., 424 S. Wellwood
Ave., Lindenhurst, Monday, 2-4 and 7-10 PM. Religious Services, Monday
evening. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10:15 AM, at Our Lady of Perpetual
Help R.C. Church, Lindenhurst. Interment, St. Michael's Cemetery, Astoria, NY.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Steenbeke, Dennis M. (Memoriam)
DENNIS M. STEENBEKE
7/10/79 - 9/12/00
Happy Birthday in Heaven
Luv & Miss you so much,
Mom, Pop, Travis,Dani and Nole
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Sullivan, Johanna B.
SULLIVAN-Johanna B., of Clermont, Fla., formerly of Wantagh, N.Y., on July 7,
2005. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving and caring mother of Denise
McGovern (Billy), Donald Rogers (Marlene), and John (Peggy). Cherished
grandmother of Shannon, Billy, Kerri, Kevin, and great-grandmother of
Catherine, Manny, and Meg. Dear sister of Fonconie Nolan. Reposing after 2 PM,
Sunday, at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh.
Funeral Mass, 9:45 AM, Monday, St. Frances Dechantal R.C. Church, Wantagh.
Interment, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, N.Y. Family will receive
friends Sunday, 2-5 and 7-10 PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Taelman, Agnes A.
TAELMAN-Agnes A. on July 8, 2005 of Sound Beach, LI. Beloved wife of Lester W.
Loving mother of Dorothy Reichert and Ellen Fleury and her husband Richard.
Cherished grandmother of five and great-grandmother of 11. Reposing at O.B.
Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation, Monday and
Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 10 AM, at St. Louis de
Montfort RC Church, Sound Beach, LI. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Toy, Deborah
TOY-Deborah, of East Northport, N.Y., on July 9, 2005. Beloved wife of Robert
and loving mother of Kaitlyn and Cameron. Devoted daughter of Wai Ming and Yuk
Ling Chin. Dear sister of George Chin. Visiting Sunday and Monday, 2-5 and 7-9
PM, at the Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport.
Leaving the Funeral Home, Tuesday, 10 AM, for the interment at Pinelawn
Memorial Park, Farmingdale. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The
Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Vallone, Richard Louis
VALLONE-Richard Louis, Age 66 (lifelong resident of Williston Park and
Mineola, N.Y.) on July 7, 2005. Retired Transportation Company owner and
operator. Loving father of James, Margaret and Rosanne. Beloved brother of
Carolyn E. Vallone Gilardi and brother-in-law of Edward F. Gilardi. Memorial
Mass Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at 7:30 PM, at St. Thomas The Apostle R.C.
Church, 24 Westminster Road, West Hempstead, N.Y. Reception to follow at the
home of Priscilla Vallone. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in
Conshohocken, PA, with his parents, Louis and Elizabeth (nee Maguire) Vallone.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.

Winter, Geraldine
WINTER-Geraldine, longtime resident of Port Washington, N.Y., on July 8, 2005.
Loving mother of Michelle Reynolds. Dear sister of Lorraine, Patricia, and
Mary. A Mass will be held at St. Peter's Church, Port Washington, on Monday,
9:30 AM. No viewing. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, please send
donations to the American Cancer Society.
Published in Newsday on 7/10/2005.