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Ascoli, Patricia J. (Memoriam)
PATRICIA J. ASCOLI
April 11, 1941 - November 22, 1983
This month 50 years ago we met and it was love at first sight. August 29th
will be our 46th Wedding Anniversary. Know that you are locked forever in my
heart.
Love Always, Your Husband, Rick
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Bebarfald, Robert
BEBARFALD-Robert of Coconut Creek passed away on July 11, 2005. Mr. Bebarfald
was born in New York, NY, September 23, 1920, moving to Florida 25 years ago.
He was a registered Pharmacist, a graduate of St. John's University and
Columbia University receiving his Doctorate. He served with the U.S. Navy
during WWII. Mr. Bebarfald was Past President of Temple Sinai in Bay Shore, LI
and was a member of several fraternities. He was the son of Helen and Abraham.
Mr. Bebarfald is survived by his beloved wife Carol of 61 years, predeceased
by his loving daughter Nicki Molinari, his sister Honey and his son-in-law
John Molinari. Also survived by his loving niece and nephew Carol and Tom.
Adored grandfather of Dena and Diana and great-grandfather of Noah. He was
greatly loved and respected by all who knew him. Services Friday, July 15,
2005, 10:30am at the Star of David Funeral Home and Cemetery, 7701 Bailey
Road, N. Lauderdale, FL 800-456-5252.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Bellafiore, William J.
BELLAFIORE-William J. on July 12, 2005 of Syosset, NY. Beloved son of Gloria
and the late Anthony. Loving brother of Anthony (Christine). Cherished uncle
of Amanda and Melissa. Fond nephew of William (Sue) Wilmot. Reposing at the
Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Rd. Visiting Friday 2-4 and
7-9PM. Funeral Service Friday 8:00PM. Cremation private.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Betz, Lorraine (Weimer)
BETZ-Lorraine (nee Weimer)of Westbury on July 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late John (Jack) Betz. Devoted mother of John H. (Jack) and Marie Betz, Diane
and Marty Lenahan. Loving grandmother of Keith and Heather Betz, Kelly Betz,
and Caitlin Lenahan. Dear sister of Alfred Weimer, Joseph Weimer, and the late
Louis Weimer. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Reposing Donohue Cecere
Funeral Home, 290 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Mass of Christian burial Monday 11AM St. Anne's Church, Garden City, NY.
Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Donations greatly appreciated for Good Shepherd
Hospice, or favorite charity of choice
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Burkhard, Robert F.
BURKHARD-Robert F., on July 13, 2005. Beloved Husband of Catherine. Loving
father of Robert C. (Denise), Laura Lack (Lawrence). Cherished grandmother of
Elizabeth, Robert and Michael. Dear sister of Virginia Tighe. Reposing after
2PM Saturday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home (Exit 28 N SSPkwy), Wantagh.
Funeral Mass Monday 9:45, St. Frances De Chantal RC Church, Wantagh. Interment
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. Family will receive friends Saturday and
Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Burr, Bertha E.
BURR-Bertha E. of Altus, Oklahoma, formerly of Commack and Hollis on July 14,
2005 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Carlton Burr. Cherished mother
of Carlton Jr., Douglas, Roger, and Russell and their families. Dear
grandmother of four. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, 11:00AM, at
Commack Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Charbonnet, Regina
CHARBONNET-Regina (Reggie Combatti, formerly of Levittown), 53, died July 11,
2005 in Anaheim, CA after loosing her fourth battle with cancer. Survived by
daughter Samantha; father Peter. Also survived by Irene, Peter II and Joan
Combatti, Mary Anne Disimile, Laurie and Ed Lenox, and Nielsen Clark. Memorial
Mass scheduled for August 20, 2005, at 9 AM at St. Margaret of Scotland
Parish, 81 College Road, Selden.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Craddock, Mary E.
CRADDOCK-Mary E., of East Quogue, formerly of Farmingdale, on July 14, 2005.
Beloved wife of Frederick. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Lorrie and Fred
Koelbel, Bill and Marie, Tom, James and Kellie, and Robert and Maureen. Loving
sister of Robert Alvino. Cherished grandmother of 11. The family will receive
friends Friday 2-5pm and 7-9:30pm at The McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.,
385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass Saturday 9am at St. James RC
Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Crum, Elizabeth L.
CRUM-Elizabeth L., widow of Lt. Commander, Paul M. Crum, (ret) USMMA, Kings
Point, NY, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2005 in Flat Rock, NC. Formerly
of Kerrville, TX and Roslyn Heights, NY, Elizabeth (Betty) moved to North
Carolina last November two weeks before her 95th birthday to be near family.
She is survived by a sister, Virginia Gibson of Colorado Springs, CO, a
brother, Alfred E. Lounsbury (Elizabeth) of Excelsior, MN, five children;
Marcia Hackett of Tustin, CA; Beverly Butor (Mel) of Madison, WI; Elizabeth
Ehrler (Noel) of Douglaston, NY; Paul M. Crum, Jr. (Melanie) of Etowah, NC;
and Penny Carson of Karlstein, Germany; nine grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled at the Roslyn Presbyterian
Church, on Saturday, September 24th at 2pm. In lieu of flowers contributions
may be made in Elizabeth Crum's memory to the Roslyn Presbyterian Church, 140
East Broadway, Roslyn NY 11576 or the Four Seasons Palliative Care Hospice,
Elizabeth House, 581 South Allen Road., Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Desmond, John Daniel
DESMOND-John Daniel, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2005, in Agoura Hills,
CA. He was born in Boston, September 11, 1920. During World War II, John rose
to the rank of First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was personally decorated
by General Eisenhower. John was a Vice President for Universal Pictures in New
York City for many years, working closely with former Army colleague Col.
James Franey. John and his wife Mary Jo retired to southern California in
1987. He succumbed peacefully in a garden with his wife and daughter,
Elizabeth, at his side. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo; children, Sheila,
Elizabeth, Catherine, and Christopher, five grandchildren; and was predeceased
by two sons, John Michael and Mark William. He is also survived by two
siblings, Sister Mary Sheila and William; a cousin, Mary C. Lyons; and many
nieces and nephews. A private burial service will be held at Long Island
National Cemetery at Pinelawn, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Sisters of Charity, 125 Oakland St., Wellesley, MA 02481.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Dresel, Katharine A.
DRESEL-Katharine A., (Katie) age 22, of St. James on July 13, 2005. Despite
her illness of Ataxia Telangiectasia, she had perseverance and determination
and touched many people with her positive spirit. Advocate for the
Handicapped. Writer of a book, Timmy's Gang and Director of the High School
play adaptation of her book. BOCES Student of the Year for Suffolk County in
2004. Cherished daughter of Jerry and Maria. Loving sister of Emily and Jenna.
Beloved granddaughter of Peg and Ray Anderson, and Margaret and George Dresel.
Friends may call at the St. James Funeral Home, Route 25A, Friday 2-5 and 7-10
pm. Funeral Mass, Saturday 10 am, of Sts. Philip and James RC Church, St.
James. Interment, St. James Episcopal Cemetery, St. James. In lieu of flowers,
donations would be appreciated to the A.T. Children's Foundation, 668 South
Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442, 1-800-5-HELPAT.
Published in Newsday from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005.

Favia, Ellen P.
FAVIA-Ellen P., of Toms River, NJ on July 13, in Toms River, NJ at the age of
73. Sister of Frank Naccarato of Long Island and Vinny Naccarato of Queens,
NY. Wife of the late Carmine A. Mother of Tony (Cindy) of Carmel, NY, Gary
(Judy) of Toms River, NY, and Liz (Joe) Bonaccorse of Toms River, NJ.
Grandmother of Anthony, Leah, Vinny, Jessica, Angela, Alissa, Nicole. Mrs.
Favia was born in Queens, NY and lived most in Valley Stream, NY coming to
Toms River in 1998. She retired from the James A. Dever's Elementary School in
Valley Stream in 1996 after 20 years in the Cafeteria. She was a member of St.
Joseph's Church in Toms River. Viewing Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Anderson
and Campbell Funeral Homes, 703 Main Street, Toms River, NJ 08753. Service
Monday at the Funeral Home. Entombment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River, NJ.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Flynn, Helen C. (Memoriam)
HELEN C. FLYNN
3/21/26 - 7/15/04
First Birthday in Heaven.
Mom, you are always in our thoughts each passing day. We don't know why we
couldn't say good-bye. Only He knows why. We take comfort in knowing your
first birthday in heaven will not be spent alone, for you now have Dad by your
side. We love and miss you both so very much and you will always and forever
be in our hearts.
Love, Gloria, Linda, Bob, and Betty
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Forlano, Catherine
FORLANO-Catherine of Bay Shore on July 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Tony. Cherished grandmother of Stephen Sorrentino and Jamee Hearn. Dear aunt
of George Masone. Mass of Christian Burial today at St. Mary's RC Church, East
Islip at 9:45 AM. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements
by the Claude R Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park,
NY.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Gerbore, Gloria W.
GERBORE-Gloria W. on July 12, 2005, formerly of Massapequa, NY. Beloved wife
of the late Joseph E. Loving mother of Gregory, Christopher and Geoffrey.
Cherished grandmother of Christina, Joseph, Katie, Roy and Gloria. Reposing at
the Massapequa Funeral Home Inc., North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark),
Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Friday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Religious service
Saturday 10 AM at Grace Episcopal Church, Massapequa. Interment to follow at
Grace Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Gozelski, James F.
GOZELSKI-James F., of East Northport, on July 13, 2005, in his 45th year.
Loving son of Una (Vavasour) and the late John J. Gozelski. Devoted brother of
Mary A. (Mark) Jarret, John J. (Sonoka) Gozelski, Michael T.. (Paula) Gozelski
and the late Eileen P. Walski. Beloved by his four nephews and 3 nieces.
Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport,
Saturday 7-9PM and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Monday 10AM, Our Lady
Queen of Martyrs Church, Centerport. Interment Northport Rural Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Greene, Maurice "Frank"
GREENE-Maurice "Frank", of Oakdale, NY on July 13, 2005 in his 77th year.
Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Cheryl D'Agostino, Deborah
Stiles, Susan Kaller, Maurice F. Greene Jr. and Joy Marie Greene. Dear brother
of Edward Greene, Mary McDermott and Rhoda Arnold. Cherished grandfather of
11. Reposing, Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home, 1320 Lakeland Ave., Bohemia, NY
where a religious service will be held Sunday 3PM. Funeral Mass Monday 11AM at
St. John Nepomucene R.C. Church, Bohemia. Interment following Calverton
National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and
7-9PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. John Nepomucene
Outreach Witness Housing, 140 Locust Av., Bohemia, NY 11716.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Hadcock, Richard
HADCOCK-Richard of Huntingon on July 14, 2005. Born on November 11, 1928 in
Hexham, England. He was educated in England at Ampleforth College and the
deHavilland Aeronautical Technical School. Richard's career began at the
DeHavilland Aircraft Company in 1950. His lifelong love of aviation brought
him to the United States in 1966, where he had a distinguished career with
Grumman as Director of Advance Development. He participated in the design of
the F-14 Tomcat and was the lead inventor of the Grumman owner Patent for
Integrated System for Aircraft Crack Detection awarded in 1991. After
retirement from Grumman, Richard started his own consulting firm, working on
aircraft composite structures with a variety of international firms, the US
Air Force and with the NASA Langley Research Center. Known as the "Father of
Advanced Composites" Richard traveled the world teaching and lecturing. He was
a well-published author of more than 50 technical papers and reports on
structures and materials. Richard served on several NASA committees and on the
National Research Council Advisory Board. He was a member of the Royal
Aeronautical Society, the Institution of Structural Engineers, and Associate
Fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics, as well as the President of the
Scipio Society of Naval and Military History. Richard volunteered as a
Eucharistic Minister for St. Patrick's Church and as a Boy Scout leader for
over 20 years. He loved to go the YMCA and the West Neck Beach for a good
swim. A true Renaissance man, Richard loved the arts, music, flowers and was
an accomplished water color painter. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50
years, Mary, his children Alison and husband Michael, John and wife Laura,
Anthony, Peter and wife Jean, and grandchildren Lauren, Alexis, John and
Katie. Funeral Mass Saturday, 9:30am, at St. Patrick's Church, Huntington, NY.
In lieu of flowers, family would appreciate contributions to Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation, 120 Wall St., NY, NY 10005-4001 or PanCan.org, 2141
Rosencrans Suite 7000, El Segundo, Ca 90245. Funeral arrangements entrusted to
the care of the MA Connell Funeral Home, Huntington Station, NY.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Herrick Sr., Joseph J.
HERRICK-Joseph J., Sr., age 71, of Rotonda West Florida, died July 10, 2005.
He was born April 1, 1934 in New York City, formerly of Holbrook, LI. He moved
to Florida in 1995. He is survived by his former wife of 28 years Andrea
Hellem. Their two sons Joseph Jr. and Paul Herrick and his sister Gladys
Hoffman of Miami. Memorial services will be private.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Hoyer, Margaret M.
HOYER-Margaret M. of Brookhaven, NY on July 12, 2005 in her 89th Year. Beloved
Wife of the late Al. Loving Mother of Jack Cloos and Barbara Farley and
Mother-In-Law of Pat and Robert. Cherished Grandmother of Edward, Barbara Ann
and Candice and Great Grandmother of Amanda, Theresa, Emily and Christine.
Reposing Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma,
where a Religious Service will be held Sunday. Funeral Mass Monday 10AM St.
Joseph's RC Church, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Interment following St. Charles
Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Visiting Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Lisberg, Margaret Tenke
LISBERG-Margaret Tenke, of Glen Head, LI, on July 14, 2005, age 87. Beloved
wife of the late Sondre (George). Loving mother of George, Linda Lefebvre
(Jim) and Frank (Sue). Dear sister Elizabeth Wilken and John Tenke. Proud
grandmother of Mary, Holly, Joan, Elaine, Scott, Heather, Scott, Neil, Melanie
and Frank. Special great grandmother of Alex, Melanie Nicholas, Wyatt and
Sophia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the
funeral home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, Saturday, 7-9PM, Sunday, 3-5 and
7-9PM. Mass, St. Patrick RC Church, Monday, 11:15AM. Interment East Hillside
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Low, Valentina
LOW-Valentina of Minnesota, formerly of Brentwood, on July 12, 2005. Beloved
wife of the late Harold (Buddy). Loving mother of Halley, Georgiann Kenny,
Maryann DeRose, Tina-Marie Low and Dorothy Low. Devoted grandmother of five
and great-grandmother of two. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes,
Inc., 571 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Monday 9:45 AM at St. Luke's R.C. Church, Brentwood. Interment
Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday
2-4 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Martello, Michael W.
MARTELLO-Michael W. of Nesconset, NY on July 13, 2005 in his 82nd year. Five
time decorated WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Charlotte. Loving father of
Inge (Angel Atiyeh), Christine Klinger and Linda Wisneski (Olszewski). Dear
father-in-law of John, Cliff and Richard. Cherished grandfather of five and
greatgrandfather of three. Dear brother of Mille Torre. Also survived by many
devoted nieces, nephews and friends. Reposing Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral
Home, 840 Wheeler Rd. (Rte. 111), Hauppauge, N.Y. where a religious service
will be held Sunday 8:00 PM. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45 AM St. Patrick's RC
Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment following Calverton National Cemetery,
Calverton, N.Y. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

McAteer, Charles Robert
McATEER-Charles Robert, of Lindenhurst and Isle Verdi, Puerto Rico lost his
courageous battle with melanoma on July 13, 2005, shortly after his 70th
birthday. Born in Brooklyn to Mary and Charles Daniel McAteer. Loving and
devoted husband to Barbara for 51 years. Father of Robert Charles (Kirsten),
Ronnie Carl (Mary), Patrick James-PJ and his princess Tara Elizabeth Marie
Wilson (Marty). Cherished grandfather to Kelly Marie, Ryan Charles, Leanna
Kate, Christopher Charles, Kirstie Jonah, Sean Patrick and Erin Grace. Great
grandfather to Kirsten and Thomas. Brother-in-law of George, Bill, and Kenny.
Uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. Charlie was a section eleven varsity
football referee for thirty years. He coached football, basketball, and
baseball in the Copiague Youth League for fifteen years. He was a PAL football
and basketball official for 30 years and a coach for the Catholic Youth
Organization for 15 years. He was a member of Lindenhurst Moose Club for 15
years and an inductee to the Copiague Hall of Fame. He served on the Board of
Governors for the American Venice Civic Association for 10 years. Reposing
D'Andrea Brothers, 99 Oak St., Copiague, Saturday and Sunday, 2-4:30 and
7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Assumption, Copiague, Monday, 10:45AM.
Interment at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request
donations to Good Shepard Hospice or the Melanoma Research Foundation. A proud
and great individual, to know Charlie was to love him.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Paladino, Carl R.
PALADINO-Carl R.,on July 13, 2005 of Mt. Laurel, NJ formerly of New Hyde Park,
NY. Age 84. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Sanfilippo). Loving father of Dr.
Francine Paladino Smithgall and her husband Dr. Francis Smithgall of Cherry
Hill, NJ and Jeanette Suprenant and her husband Mark Suprenant of West
Chester, PA. Devoted grandfather of Marie, Mark, and Jillian. Dear brother of
Armand Paladino of Worcester, MA. Mr. Paladino was a 4th Degree member of the
New Hyde Park Knights of Columbus Council No. 2852. An aeronautical engineer;
he had worked for many years for Grumman Aeronautics of Bethpage, NY. Viewing
Friday evening 7 to 9pm and Saturday morning 9 to 10:30am in the Schetter
Funeral Home 304 W. Rt. 70, Cherry Hill, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday
11am in St. Pius X RC Church Cherry Hill, NJ. Entombment Locustwood Memorial
Park Cherry Hill, NJ. For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be
made to the Alzheimer's Association, South Jersey Chapter, 3 Eves Drive,
Marlton, NJ 08053.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Peterson, Goodwin G.J.
PETERSON-Goodwin G.J. of Merrick passed away peacefully in his sleep on
Thursday July 14, 2005. He is survived by his beloved wife Mildred and his
seven children and 17 grandchildren; Daryl Combs and her sons; James and
Richard, Wendy and Richard Parente and their seven children; Melissa
(Christopher Baldwin), Richard, Christopher, Adam, Michael, Celestial and
Star; Holly Peterson, Ianthe Zinn and her three daughters; Marissa, Meredith,
and Noelle, Christopher and Jill Peterson and their three sons Kurt, Kyle, and
Christopher, Randi and Paul Guerne and their children; Krista and Paul, Fawn
and William Butterfield. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the
N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Funeral Monday 10AM at
St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations to St. John's Lutheran Church, 1 Van Roo Avenue
appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Rybak, Rita
RYBAK-Rita, (Dolly of Happy Farms) of Hicksville, on July 13, 2005. Beloved
wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Anna Marie Lutz (Robert), Gertrude
Baig (Ali) and the late Joseph Jr. Cherished grandmother of five. Dear aunt of
many. Friends may call Friday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM, at the Thomas F. Dalton
Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 blocks east of Wantagh
Pkwy.). Mass, Saturday, 10AM at Holy Family RC church. Interment St. Charles
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Stravato, Louis
STRAVATO-Louis on July 12. Beloved father of Constance Esposito, Vincent,
Louise Lacorazza, Joseph and Susan Mauro. Adored grandfather,
great-grandfather and uncle. Reposing at Johnston's Wellwood Funeral Home, 305
North Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, on Friday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A Mass of
Christian burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Saturday
9am. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name,
made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson, NY
11776, Attention Linda Guaneri, will be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Tafuro, Frank J.
TAFURO-Frank J., of Farmingdale, on July 14, 2005. Beloved husband of the late
Loretta. Devoted father and father-in-law of Joseph and Heather. Also survived
by two loving and adorable grandchildren, Frankie and Jessica. The family will
receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at The McCourt & Trudden
Funeral Home Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45AM at
St. Kilian R.C. Church. Interment St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford,
Connecticut.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Vetrano, Joseph J.
VETRANO-Joseph J. of Malverne on July 13, 2005. Beloved husband of the late
Kathleen. Loving father of Janice Vetrano, Christine Dolan and the late
Gerald. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Meaghan, and Courtney. Dear
great-grandfather of Mia. Also survived by his "Canine Companions" C.J. and
Chloe. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Flinch & Bruns
Funeral Home, Inc., 34 Hempstead Ave. (corner Peninsula Blvd.) Lynbrook.
Funeral Mass Monday, July 18th, at 9:45AM at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church,
Malverne. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Wittmann, Kelly A.
WITTMANN-Kelly A., of Levittown, formerly of Farmingdale on July 14, 2005.
Beloved wife of Mark. Fond sister of Chris Huffman and Kathleen McCaffrey.
Cherished aunt of Lindsey, Dillon, Lauren and Jaclyn. Religious service
Saturday 8PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 315 Conklin Street,
(Hempstead Turnpike) Farmingdale. Cremation private. As an alternative to
floral tributes donations can be made to an American Cancer Society
recommended hospital. Visiting hours Friday and Saturday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.

Yager, Harold M.
YAGER-Harold M. of East Northport, on July 14, 2005. (Retired Grumman
Aerospace Employee). Beloved husband of Ann (nee Biggane). Loving father of
Raymond and his wife Marianne, Charlotte Egor, Edward and his wife Barbara,
and Fred and his wife Deborah. Cherished by his grandchildren Raymond and Greg
Yager, Melissa Annucci and Glenn Egor. Beloved by his great grandson Ryan
Egor. Reposing Nolan & Taylor Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport
Friday (today) 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service Saturday 10 AM St. Paul
Lutheran Church, East Northport. Interment St. Philip Neri Cemetery, East
Northport. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice House, c/o VNS Hospice,
505 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768 in his memory appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 7/15/2005.