OBITS: Newsday 30 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 Arnold, Kelley Miriam ARNOLD-KELLEY Miriam, 91, on July 8, 2005 in Orange, CA former resident of Massapequa for many years and a retired New York State Teacher. Mother of John, Walter, Constance, the late Andrea, Laurel, William and Robert. Grandmother of 11 and greatgrandmother of seven. Sister of Dorothy Doyle. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Funeral Service's were held in California, on July 16, 2005. A memorial service is planned in the fall at St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Burroughs, Florence E. BURROUGHS-Florence E. of Bethpage on July 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John K. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth Ryan, Barbara and Harold MacArthur, Joanne and William Kandell. Predeceased by John K. Jr. Also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM Sunday at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 234 Broadway, Bethpage. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45 AM at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Bethpage. Interment will follow at Long Island National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Cave, Frances M. CAVE-Frances M. of Selden, formerly of Farmingdale, on July 29, 2005. Beloved wife of the late George V. Devoted mother of Judy Hohenadal and her husband John, George Cave Jr. and his wife Susan, Kevin Cave and his wife Nancy. Cherished grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 2. Loving sister of James (Bud) Matthews, and the late Grace Lynch. Reposing at The Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes Inc. 3640 Route 112, Coram (2.5 miles north exit 64 LIE). Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11am at St. Killians RC Church, Farmingdale. Interment following at St. Charles Cemetery. Family will receive friends Monday 2-4 & 7-9:30pm. Family suggests memorial donations to Good Shepherd Hospice or St. Francis Breadline 135 W. 31st St. N.Y., N.Y., 10001. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Cecere Jr., Salvatore CECERE-Salvatore Jr., lifelong resident of Islip Terrace, on July 28, 2005. Loving father of Michael and Salvatore Cecere. Beloved son of Salvatore Sr. and Catherine Cecere. Dearest brother of Cathy Feracco and Christina Durante and the late Debra Heisman. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes, Inc. 571 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, where religious services will be held Sunday 3pm. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4PM. Cremation private. Salvatore loved the Great South Bay and fishing. We honor Salvatore's wishes to have his cremated remains interred at sea. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Davis, John S. DAVIS-John S., of Merrick, NY, on July 29, 2005. Loving husband of Pamela Banks-Davis. Devoted father of Alexandria, Caroline, Harrison and Jacqueline. Beloved son of Sylvia and the late Walter Davis. Dear brother of Brian and Michael Davis. Memorial visitation will be held at Massapequa Park Funeral Home, Inc. South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY on Sunday from 1-4PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Child Abuse Prevention Services, P.O. Box 176, Roslyn, NY 11576 would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. DeCicco, Joel C. DeCICCO-Joel C. on July 28, 2005 of Port Washington after a 6 year battle with cancer. He had 41 years of dedicated service - Nassau County Probation Officer/Mental Health Consultant. One of the world's "Great Guys". Loving husband of Judy. Dear father of Ryan and his fiancˇe Rebecca. Devoted son of Joseph and brother Vera. In repose at The Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset on Sunday 3-8pm. Funeral Mass, Monday, 9:30, Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, Manorhaven. Entombment Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering, NYC, NY. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Derosa, Salvatore F. DeROSA-Salvatore F., formerly of Massapequa Park on July 29, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Erma. Loving father of Robert DeRosa and Melanie Byrnes. Dear grandfather of Michael, Erin, John and Shannon. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Rd., Setauket. Visiting Sunday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday 9:30am at St. James R.C. Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Dioguardi, Alexandra DIOGUARDI-Alexandra, of Freeport, on July 29, 2005. Born June 29, 1899, she was 106 years young. Cherished and devoted mother of Anthony, Alexander and the late Ralph, Michael, Jean, and, "infant" Leanora. Also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine Street (corner So. Ocean Avenue), Freeport. Funeral Mass, Monday, 9:30 AM at Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Visiting Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Special thanks to granddaughter Alexis Felcon and friends James and Mary Winter for their devotion in visiting Mom every week. She will always be remembered by her devoted son, "Snooky." Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Dispenza, Louis P. DISPENZA-Louis P. on July 28, 2005 of St. James. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Louis (Rosann), Robert (Maria) and Danny (Norma). Cherished grandfather of seven. Reposing at the Fives Smithtown Funeral Home, 31 Landing Ave. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 79pm. Mass Monday 11am at St. Philip and James Church. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Finck Sr., Edward A. FINCK-Edward A. Sr. on July 29, 2005. Loving husband of Lucille (nee Slater). Dearest father of Edward A. Jr. (Marjorie), Charles J., and William. Cherished grandfather of 5 great-grandfather of 7. Proud uncle of Jack (Susan). Former member of the American Legion Post 112 of Elk River, Minnesota. Reposing after 2pm, Sunday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave, (Exit 28N SS Pkwy) Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Tuesday 10a at St. Bernards RC Church Levittown, Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday & Monday 2-5 & 7-9p Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Flaumenbaum, David "Dave" (Memoriam) DAVID "Dave" FLAUMENBAUM 10th Anniversary in Heaven In our hearts and thoughts today and always. Sorely missed by family and friends. Love, The Flaumenbaum's Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Griffen Sr., George E. (Memoriam) GEORGE E. GRIFFEN SR. 7/30/18 - 5/8/02 Gone But not Forgotten My Father, My Friend, our Ole Buddy. George, Nancy, Lauren, & all those who loved & cared about you. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Gunn, Michael Clinton GUNN-Michael Clinton, 28, of Greensboro, formerly of Sanford, NC, died Thursday, July 28, 2005, in Greensboro after suffering a seizure while swimming. A Memorial Mass will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2005, 3 PM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church with Father John Forbes officiating. He was born August 10, 1976, in Mineola, NY. During his life, Michael enjoyed composing and playing music. He played drums currently for the band, "The Agenda." Michael enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Alice M. Gunn and stepfather, Frank A. Buczny both of Carolina Trace; 1 brother, John Gunn and wife Natalie of Ronkonkoma, NY; 2 sisters Debbie Reichel and husband Paul of Camillus, NY, and Denise Jacobs and husband Mitch of Elon, NC; his dearest friend, Amanda, and 9 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Stanley Gunn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the National Alliance for Mentally Ill, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 302, Arlington, VA 22201, or National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, 60 Cutter Mill Rd., Ste. 404, Great Neck, NY 11021. Miller-Boles Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Iovino, Paul J. IOVINO-Paul J., of East Meadow, on July 29, 2005. Beloved husband of Rae. Devoted father of Paula Steinert (Bob), Raymond (Linda) and Mary Ann Sesti (Frank). Dear brother of Madeline Cassandro. Loving grandfather of Anthony Martini, Melissa Gallucci (Anthony), Claudine Caruso (Jeff), Lori Biscardi (Domenic), Russell Martini, Amanda Sesti, Lee Ann Sesti, and Ann-Marie Iovino. Cherished big grandpa of three great-grandsons Salvatore, Paul, and Nicholas. Visiting Saturday and Sunday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM, at Bellmore Funeral Home, Inc., 2340 Jerusalem Ave., North Bellmore. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 9:45 AM at St. Raphael R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Lynch, Ryan P. LYNCH-Ryan P. of East Hampton, NY on July 27th, Sgt., East Hampton Town Police Dept., Member of Eastern LI Police Pipes and Drums. Beloved husband of Jenn (Cidlowski). Loving father to Alexander and Cailyn. Devoted son of James Lynch and the late Ann Lynch. Dear brother of Colleen, Kyle and Tim Lynch. Visiting hours Saturday & Sunday 2-4 & 79pm at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home, 94 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton. Funeral Mass, Monday 10am. St Peters Catholic Church, Amagansett. Interment in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, East Hampton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ryan P. Lynch Cancer Foundation, PO Box 130, Williston Park, NY 11596. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. McKeever Jr., Terence F. McKEEVER-Terence F. Jr. of Mint Hills, N.C., formerly of Wantagh, NY on July 26, 2005 in his 52nd year. Beloved husband of Katherine Luna-McKeever. Dear brother of Anne McKeever-Bardram, Kathleen McKeever, Joan Podrang, Eileen Parent and Marie Smith. Beloved uncle of Stephen, Karen, Susan, Michael, David and Carolyn. Reposing Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Rd. (Rte. 111) Hauppauge where religious services will be held Sunday afternoon. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45 am at St. Matthew's R.C. Church, Dix Hills, NY. Interment following at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Orthodox, Loretta M. ORTHODOX-Loretta M., of Winter Park, FL and Lindenhurst, NY on July 27, 2005. Beloved wife of Christopher. Loving mother of Maureen Aspromante, and Deborah Mazzarese. Caring sister of Marian Alleluia. Cherished grandmother of Anthony and Salina. Reposing at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home, Inc., 424 S. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-10PM. Religious Services Sunday evening. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, West Babylon, NY. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Rella, Irene RELLA-Irene, on July 27, 2005 of Seaford, LI. Beloved wife of Alfred A. Rella. Devoted mother of Barbara Graziose and Adele Piombino. Fond mother-in-law of Gerard and John. Proud grandmother of Stephen, Gerard, John Paul and Christine. Cherished greatgrandmother of Kevin, Ashley, Stephen, Matthew, Alyssa and William. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 Mile North of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. James RC Church, Seaford, Saturday, 10:00 AM. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Friday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday from 7/29/2005 - 7/30/2005. Scarano, Peter SCARANO-Peter of Lindenhurst, LI, formerly of Brooklyn, NY on July 28, 2005. Beloved father of Virginia L. Cockerill, Marie Scarano, Doreen A. Hoffman. Cherished grandpa of Gina, Thomas, Alicia, David, Lindsey, James and Jeffrey. Proud great-grandpa of Allie, Gigi, Alex and Daniel. 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 Perpetual Help RC Church, Lindenhurst, LI Monday, 9:30am. Entombment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Saturday 7-9:30pm and Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Sherman D.D.S., Dr. Richard SHERMAN-Dr. Richard (D.D.S.) of Port Jefferson Station, LI on July 28, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary "Buddi". Loving father of Philip Sherman and his wife, Maxine, Dr. Neil Sherman and his wife, Regina, Donald O'Callaghan, Kevin O'Callaghan his Godson, and his wife, Susan and Patricia Filasky and her husband John. Cherished grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Dr. Robert Scheiman. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, LI. Visitation Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Service Monday at 10am. Interment St. James Episcopal Churchyard Cemetery, St. James, LI. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Sutera, Vincent I. (Memoriam) VINCENT I. SUTERA August 29, 1919 - July 30, 1980 25th Anniversary In Heaven Jimmie, you are not forgotten. Your Loving Family Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Tighe, Thomas Edward TIGHE-Thomas Edward on July 29, 2005, formerly of Seaford. Beloved husband of the late Deidre. Devoted father of Kevin, Maureen Gordon, Thomas and Eileen Bodiford. Dear brother of Robert Tighe and Maureen Renfroe. Also survived by eight cherished grandchildren. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Inc., 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford (2 traffic lights East of Rte 135). Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 AM at St. William The Abbot R.C. Church. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. Hours Sunday 2-4:30 & 7-9 PM. Donations to Cancer Society 6800 Jericho Tpke, Ste 200W, Syosset, NY 11791 would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. Vaupel, Edward William VAUPEL-Edward William, of Raleigh, NC, (formerly of Islip, NY) on July 28, 2005, at the age of 90. Born in New York City on April 12, 1915, he was the son of William Vaupel and Margaret Fegter. Edward lived most of his working life in Islip. He founded the Bay Shore Optical Company in 1951, was active in the Bay Shore Rotary Club, and enjoyed fishing, boating and traveling. He is survived by his wife of over 63 years, Gertrude Walton Vaupel, and his children Edward, James, and Nancy. He has four grandchildren. Visiting Sunday, 2-5 & 7-9PM at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main St., Islip, NY. Funeral service Monday, 10AM at the funeral home. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005. White, Mildred L. (Milly) WHITE-Mildred L. (Milly) of Freeport on July 29, 2005. Beloved mother of William H. and Elizabeth, Geoffrey A. and Lisa. Dear sister of Robert and Dolores Bicknese. Adored grandmother of Brian, Lauren and Jennifer. Cherished niece of Madeline Beck. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral Home 110 Pine St. (Corner So. Ocean Ave) Freeport. Funeral Tuesday 11am. Interment All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village. Visiting Sunday & Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 7/30/2005.