OBITS: Newsday 26 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 , Jimmy (Memoriam) JIMMY March 4, 1962 - July 26, 1980 25 Years In Heaven Beloved Son, Grandson and Brother Hymie Monster lives in our Hearts Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Baglio, Frank BAGLIO-Frank,83, a resident of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of East Northport, LI, on July 4, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Josephine and former husband and companion of Kathleen. Loving father of Catherine Rindos, Dick Baglio, Antonio Sarchi and the late Salvatore Baglio and step-father of the late Jocelyn Harrington. Dear brother of Angelo. Cherished grandfather of five. Memorial visitation 5-9 PM Thursday at Bayport-Blue Point Funeral Home, 683 Montauk Hwy., Bayport, LI. Funeral Mass 11 AM Friday at St. Lawrence RC Church, Sayville. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Association are appreciated. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Berdach, Thea BERDACH-Thea on July 22, 2005, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Fred Berdach. Loving mother of James and Howard. Devoted daughter of Sarah and Jacob Koppelmann. Loving sister of Litza and Sam Schlanger. Fond grandmother of Gabriel Franklin Berdach. Thea was an accomplished painter whose works were much admired. Her gentle smile and effervescent spirit will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. Funeral 12:30pm Tuesday, July 26 at Boulevard-Riverside Chapel, 1450 Broadway, Hewlett, NY. Family requests that donations be made in her memory to the Simon Wiesenthal Center in lieu of flowers. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Christopoulos, Andreas CHRISTOPOULOS-Andreas of Glen Cove, LI, tragically on July 24, 2005, age 21. Loving son of Peter and Zefy. Beloved brother of Sofia. Cherished grandson of Nick and Adriana Petakas. Adored nephew of Flora (Lou), Nenny (George), Despina (Harry), Anthony, Steve (Stella), and Costas (Nina). Also survived by many dear cousins and friends. Visitation at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection, 1400 Cedar Swamp Road, corner of 107 and Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11545, Wednesday 5-9 PM. Service Thursday 10 AM. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church. Arrangements by Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Combs, Geraldine (Guarnieri) COMBS-Geraldine (nee Guarnieri), lifelong resident of East Rockaway, suddenly on July 24, 2005, at age 58. Beloved wife of Frederick. Loving mother of Dineen (Jimmy) Dundon and Deborah (Jerry) Crawford. Cherished grandmother of Eric and Alexandra Dundon, Amanda, Jack, Dylan and Stephen Crawford. She joins her parents Elizabeth and Louis Guarnieri. Fond sister of Elizabeth Lachance, Christine Hoerning, Bernice Passanisi, Lorraine Keegan, Marian Cooney, Valerie Hickey and Louis Guarnieri. Devoted daughter-in-law of Iris M. Combs. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family will be receiving friends Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM, at Donza Funeral Home, 333 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, L.I. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:45 AM, at Saint Raymond R.C. Church. Published in Newsday from 7/26/2005 - 7/27/2005. DiPalermo, Jean DiPALERMO-Jean on July 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Sebastian (Bud). Loving mother of William, Richard, and Thomas, and devoted grandmother of Jenna and Kaitlyn. Friends may visit Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM at Wantagh Abbey Inc., 3374 Park Avenue, Wantagh. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM St. William the Abbot, Seaford, NY, with interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation, 5 Channel Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Drayton-Joachim, Barbara DRAYTON-JOACHIM-Barbara on July 23, 2005. She was born on January 23, 1946. She is survived by daughters Michelle and Dionne, granddaughters Loreal and Courtney, sisters Bianca and Shirley; nieces, nephews, Godchildren and husband, Hugh. She was a friend and mentor to many. Viewing will take place at Carl C. Burnett Funeral Home, 456 South Franklin Ave., Hempstead, NY on Thursday, July 28, 2005 from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be on Friday, July 29, 2005 at Antioch Baptist Church, 94 James Burrell Ave., Hempstead, NY from 11AM-12 noon, and viewing of the body will be possible from 9-11 AM. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Ericksen, Thomas G. ERICKSEN-Thomas G. (aka Tommy Jet) of Farmingville, NY on July 24, 2005 in his 30th year. Custodian with the Sachem School District. Dear son of Gordon and Margaret. Loving brother to Lisa Zeo (John). Cherished grandson of John and Peggy Laub. Loving uncle to Amanda, Anthony, Kaitlyn and Lauren Zeo. Reposing Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, where Religious Services will be held 8:30PM Wednesday. Funeral Thursday 10AM at Saint John's Lutheran Church, Holbrook. Interment following at Union Cemetery, Sayville, NY. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 79PM. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Franzino, John L. FRANZINO-John L., of West Hempstead, on July 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Rose (nee Messina). Dear father of Mary-Jo Stella (Gene Rice) and Joseph (Evelyn). Cherished grandfather of six. Adored great grandfather of six. Reposing today 2-4 and 7-9PM at Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, NY. Mass of Christian burial Wednesday 9:30AM at St. Catherine of Sienna RC ChurchFranklin Sq. Interment Mount Saint Mary Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Hickey, William D. HICKEY-William D., 79, on July 25, 2005 of Garden City. Beloved husband of Helen (nee: Lavelle). Loving father of William S., Maryanne Racioppi, Elizabeth Meixner and Robert. Loving grandfather of Lauren, Shauna, Jennifer, Michael and Mark. Dear brother of Elizabeth Bronzert. A decorated veteran of WWII awarded at age 18 the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster for bravery and valor. He celebrated 52 years of marriage. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin Ave. at 12th Street, Garden City, 7-9PM Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9PM Thursday. Mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph's Church, Garden City, Friday 11AM. Interment private. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Houston, Mary H. HOUSTON-Mary H., of Bayport, NY on July 24, 2005 in her 84th year. Devoted mother of Daniel, Edward, Skippy, Thomas, Joseph, Maureen and Cindy. Dear motherin-law of Lisa, Janet, Christine, Bob and Jeff. Fond sister of Edward and Joseph Fallon, and the late Owen and James Fallon. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren. Reposing Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home 825 Main Street, Holbrook, NY. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45AM at Our Lady of Snow, Bluepoint, NY. Interment following at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Sayville, NY. Memorial visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brookhaven Hospice, 105 Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Kikkert, Charlotte A. KIKKERT-Charlotte A. nee Fisher, of Island Park, N.Y., on July 23, 2005, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late Daniel V. Loving mother of Diane Battaglia (Thomas), Daniel, Jr. (Helen), Kenneth (Kathleen), and Charlene Manning (Thomas). Beloved and most precious Nanny to Joseph, Michael, and Christopher Battaglia, Daniel and Alicen Kikkert, Danielle and Brian Manning, and Kaileigh Kikkert, and great-grandmother to Jordan Charlotte Kikkert. Devoted sister of Harry Fisher (Roberta). Caring sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Trustee for the Village of Island Park. Member, Executive Board of the Nassau County Village Officials Association, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. #17, Long Beach, NY, Catholic Daughters of America, Long Beach Division. Past President of Island Park American Legion Auxiliary Post #1029, past President of Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary. Former Nassau County Police Dept. School Crossing Guard (4th Precinct) for 26 years. Extraordinary Minister, Lector and CCD Teacher for Sacred Heart R.C. Church. The family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home, 302 Long Beach Rd., Island Park, NY. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 9:15 AM, Sacred Heart Church, Island Park. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Island Park Fire Dept. or Sacred Heart Church. Published in Newsday from 7/25/2005 - 7/26/2005. Kusen, Kathleen M. (Memoriam) KATHLEEN M. KUSEN (nee BOWEN) JANUARY 20, 1950 JULY 26, 2003 Your 2nd Anniversary in Heaven. You are always with us in spirit and mind. All Our Love. Your Loving Family and Friends, Both Old and New. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Langone, Anthony F. LANGONE-Anthony F., 88 of Poughkeepsie, formerly of Rosendale on July 22, 2005. Beloved husband of Angelina. Loving father of Anthony and his wife Kathy, Mary Ann Klepeis and her husband Martin, Madeline Vicich and her husband Joseph and Lorraine Call and her husband Richard. Dearest grandfather of Dr. Anthony Langone, Christine Kayea, Martin Klepeis Jr., Michelle Pryor, Mathew Klepeis, Yvonne Rosendahl, Joseph Vicich III, Heather Vicich, Kimberly Call, Richard Call, Brian Call and Kevin Call. Cherished great-grandfather of 10. Devoted brother of Louis and his wife Fran. Pre-deceased by his brothers Joseph, Thomas and John. Anthony was a proud member of the American Legion and was awarded the Purple Heart in WWII. Visiting at the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Hwy., Port Jefferson Sta., LI. Tuesday 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00. Mass Wednesday 9:45 AM at St. Margaret of Scotland RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Lloyd, Deanna Wray LLOYD-Deanna Wray of North Merrick on July 24, 2005 after a long illness. Proud US Navy Veteran. Beloved wife of Steven M. Lloyd. Loving mother of Brenden S. Loving daughter of Carolyn Oefinger of San Antonio and David Stillie (Barbara) of Tampa. Loving daughter in law of Edgar Lloyd. Dear sister of Theresa Ann, Tamara Jean, Deborah Allison, Andrea and Mark. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 2-5PM and 79PM at the N.F. Walker Funeral Home 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Funeral mass Friday 9:45AM at Sacred Heart Church, North Merrick. Interment Greenfield Cemetery. North Merrick Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary Services Thursday 8PM. Donations to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797 appreciated. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Mantovani, Yolanda MANTOVANI-Yolanda, nee Grasso, on July 24, surrounded by her family, of East Meadow, formerly of Westbury. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Karen and William Pastore, Diane and Chris Yandow and the late Dennis and Richard. Cherished grandmother of Kristen, Lauren, Allyson, Benjamin and Jonathan. Loving sister of John Grasso. Reposing Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian burial Saturday 9:45AM at St. Brigid's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Mole, Joan E. MOLE-Joan E. on July 24, 2005 of the Bronx and Rosedale. Loving daughter of Joseph and Eleanore, sister of Lynn Taft (Gary) and Gail Feor (Dale), aunt of Blaine, Jessica and Jonathan. Reposing at The Moore Funeral Home, 54 West Jamaica Avenue, Valley Stream. Family will receive friends today from 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Religious service 8PM, cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers donations made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Center, P.O. Box 27106, NY, NY 10087; please specify for research in Joan's memory would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Morris, Paul Peter MORRIS-Paul Peter, of Manorville, LI. Formerly of West Islip, LI, on July 25, 2005. Beloved husband of Carol E. Morris. Devoted father of Robert and his wife Lisa Morris, Richard and his wife Judeanne Morris and Catherine and her husband Chris Cassidy and the late Billy Morris. Cherished grandfather of Danielle, Steven, Kyle, Bryan, Emily and Matthew. Dear brother of Amelia Montello, Ann Sujeski and Joseph Morris. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, West Islip LI Friday 9:00AM. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday from 7/26/2005 - 7/27/2005. Owens, Elsie OWENS-Elsie, of Coram, on July 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother to Gwendolyn, Roberta, Gail and Robert. Cherished grandmother to seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Adored sister to seven brothers and sisters. Well known Civil Rights leader and community advocate. Former president of the Brookhaven Town NAACP. Founder and chairperson of the Elsie Owens North Brookhaven Health Center of Coram. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9:30PM at the Giove Funeral Home, 640 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island. Mass of Christian burial Friday 9:30AM at St. Frances Cabrini R.C. Church in Coram. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Pacifico, Florence M. PACIFICO-Florence M. on July 22, 2005. Resident of Oceanside for 55 years. Born in St. John New Brunswick, Canada. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Gloria Reynolds, Peter and the late Stephen Opacke. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Memorial mass to be held at St. Anthony's RC Church in Oceanside on Wednesday at 9:45AM. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Parker, Chester L. PARKER-Chester L., of Stroudsberg, PA (Formerly of Massapequa, NY) on July 15, 2005 in his 59th year. Devoted father of Christine and Chet Parker. Cherished son of Chester Parker. Fond brother of Laurie Pluth. Reposing Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday 10:15AM. Interment following Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Persico, Marianne E. (Memoriam) MARIANNE E. PERSICO 07/26/49 - 06/13/05 HAPPY BIRTHDAY It has only been a month and we all miss you terribly. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you so very much. Your Loving Family, Frank, Kim, Missy, Tick, Joe, Joanne, Mike, Nick, Joseph, Jr., and baby P Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Plume, Roy PLUME-Roy, on July 11, 2005, born in Brooklyn, September 5, 1924. Lifelong resident of Lake Ronkonkoma. Beloved husband of the late Joan Symonds for 44 years. Devoted father of Roy, Joan, Marlene Allingham, Billy and Christine Plume. Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Dear brother to Marie Schuhle, Burt Plume and Lucille Carmichael. Decorated World War II veteran. Retired Brookhaven Town Police Officer, Suffolk County Police Sergeant, former Suffolk County Commander for V.F.W., founder of Volunteer Veterans Ambulance Corps, and owned a heating and plumbing business. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Prussen, Marie A. (Mercurio) PRUSSEN-Marie A. (nee Mercurio), on July 24, 2005. Beloved wife of John W. Prussen. Selflessly devoted mother and friend to her four children, Victoria Ann Spears, Zelia Marie Valleau, Anthony John Prussen and Laura Marie Cochran. Loving grandmother of Evamarie and Adrienne Spears, Miranda and Christopher Valleau, Jennifer, Amanda and Taylor Prussen, and John and Clay Cochran. For many years, Marie worked in the service of others at University Hospital, Stony Brook. She will be sorely missed by all those whose lives she touched and will live in our hearts forever. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 79PM. Services Friday, 10AM. Entombment to follow at Washington Memorial Park, Mt. Sinai, NY. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Ruiter, Joseph F. RUITER-Joseph F. 87 of Pembroke Pines, Fla., formerly of Central Islip, expired peacefully at home on Sunday, July 24, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sarah, also by his four children, Joseph Jr., Sally, Robert and Marybeth; also by his four grandchildren, John, Jason, Joey, and Jessica. He was employed by N.Y.S. at Central Islip State Hospital where he was the laboratory supervisor for 35 years, and also was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and continued to serve afterwards. He is reposing at the Panciera Memorial Home 954-989-9900. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Schenfeldt II, Christopher William SCHENFELDT-Christopher William, II, of Islip on July 24, 2005. Mr. Schenfeldt is retired from The Art Department of the Bay Shore Middle School. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Gregus). Loving father of Christopher William Schenfeldt III and Christina Nicole O'Reilly. Cherished grandfather of Jared Christopher and Callie Anne. The family will receive friends Wednesday between the hours of 2-5 and 710pm at the RC Albrecht Funeral Home, Inc., 62 Carleton Avenue, East Islip (2 miles south of exit 43-A S.S. Parkway). Mass of Christian Burial, 9:45am, Thursday, at St. Mary's RC Church East Islip, with interment to follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay Shore. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to your favorite charity. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Shirley Sr., Robert SHIRLEY-Robert, Sr., of East Northport, NY, on July 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Patricia and loving father of Robert Shirley Jr. and his wife Nancy, and Susan Glaser and her husband John. Cherished grandfather of Rob, Ryan, Chrissy and Thomas. Dear brother of Carole LeMieux, Gerald and Richard Shirley. Visiting Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45 AM at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, East Northport. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Huntington. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Skarka, Kenneth SKARKA-Kenneth on July 16, 2005. Beloved husband of Diane, loving father of Joyce, Kendee and Kenneth Jr. and "best grandfather ever" of Storm and Rain. Ken was born, raised and lived 66 of his 67 years in East Moriches before moving to FL to spend the last year of his life enjoying the palm trees and fighting a losing battle with cancer. Ken loved camping, sunsets at the beach and spending time with his family. He is survived by siblings Frank, William, Martin, Harry, Roy and Hope, nieces, nephews and friends. A truly good person, who touched countless people throughout his lifetime; he will be dearly missed by all. Services will be held Thurs. July 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 at Sinnickson's Funeral Home, 203 Main Street, Center Moriches, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in the memory of Kenneth Skarka, to Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Ft. Meyers, FL 33908. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Smith, Gertrude A. (Memoriam) GERTRUDE A. SMITH July 26, 1921 - October 18, 2004 Happy Birthday in Heaven. For all the joy you brought into our lives we are so greatful. For every dream you made come true we love you now and forever. Vernon, Vernon James, Barbara, Kristen, Dot and Joe. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Spelling, Janice SPELLING-Janice on July 23, 2005. Beloved mother of Ian (Linda) and the late Lee. Cherished grandmother of Max and Jamie. Loving wife of the late Alfred. Services 12 noon Tuesday at I.J. Morris, 46 Greenwich Street Hempstead. Interment Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Donations to American Diabetes Association. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Stephens, Catherine Burke STEPHENS- Catherine Burke, 83, of North Stonington, CT, formerly of Great Neck, LI, NY, died Saturday, July 23, 2005. She was born in Locust Valley, NY on January 11, 1922, the daughter of Daniel and Anne Moore Burke. She married William C. Stephens in April 9, 1948 in Hempstead, LI, NY. He predeceased her in 1972. She soon moved to Connecticut to live with her daughter, Mary and family. Catherine is survived by her daughter; Mary Visgilio of Uncasville, CT, two sons; William Stephens of Holtsville, LI and Matthew Stephens of Glen Cove, LI. She also is survived by her sister; Agnes Barnett of Medford, LI, three grandchildren; Carol Anne Hauger of Ft. Myers, FL, Valerie Cassidy of Norwich, CT and William "Willie" Stephens of Holtsville, LI. She was also predeceased by a brother; Daniel Burke. Relatives and friends may call today, from 9:00AM to 10:15AM at Fairchild Sons Inc., 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhassett, proceeding to a Funeral Mass at 10:45AM in St. Aloysius Church, Great Neck, LI. Burial will follow in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic is in charge of local arrangements. In lieu of flowers her family suggests contribution may be made to Mystic Manor Patient Recreation Fund, 457 High Street, Mystic, CT 06355. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005. Sullivan, Eugene A. SULLIVAN-Eugene A., 73, formerly of Queens Village. Father of Nancy Pease, Kenneth and Eugene (deceased). Brother of James, grandfather of Christopher and Daniel. A longtime resident of the V.A.M.C in Northport, he will be missed. Visiting Tuesday 7-9:30 at Weber Funeral Home in Lake Ronkonkoma. Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Wednesday 10:00AM. Interment at Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 7/26/2005.