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Allen, Florence M.
ALLEN-Florence M., of Greenlawn, L.I., on June 4, 2005. Wife of the late John
P. Allen and special loving mother of Mary and Marjorie Allen and the late
John Francis Allen. Dear grandmother of Heather Renee Allen. Visiting,
Tuesday, 7-9 PM, at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East
Northport. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 AM, at St. Francis of Assisi R.C.
Church, Greenlawn. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Burnham, E. J. (Memoriam)
E. J. BURNHAM
10/10/79 - 6/5/02
There is not a day that goes by that we don't whisper your name.
Love, Nanny, Aunt Mary,
Aunt Kara and Theresa
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Castleberry, Rue "Pop"
CASTLEBERRY-Rue "Pop", formerly of Farmingdale, NY, passed away on March 20,
2005 in Atlanta, TX. He was born in Benton, KY on September 21, 1906. After
serving in the Navy, he spent most of his life as an Engineer for Arthur
Tickle Engineering at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He was preceded in death by his
sons, Richard and Lawrence, his first wife, Margaret and his second wife,
Johnnie. Survivors include his current wife, Dot, one daughter, Joan Humphrey
of Atlanta, TX, one son, Michael Castlebury of Centennial, Co, one sister,
Laura Jane Portis of Benton, KY, 24 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and
5 great-great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Pinelawn
National Cemetery on Wed, June 8, 2005 at 1:00pm.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Cottone, Gerard
COTTONE-Gerard of North Merrick on June 2, 2005. Retired NYNEX. Beloved
husband of Mildred. Beloved father of Rosanne Cottone, Donna Vila, Barbara
Buffalino (Joseph) and the late Fran Rizzi. Dear brother of Florence Canning,
Alfred, and the late Joseph Cottone. Also survived by his grandchildren;
Danielle and Michael Vila, Nicholas and Gregory Rudawski, Andrew Rizzi,
Gerard, Douglas and Jeffrey Buffalino. Visiting Monday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the
N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Funeral Mass Tuesday
9:45AM at Sacred Heart Church. Cremation Fresh Pond Crematory. In lieu of
flowers donations to Good Shepherd Hospice, 528 Mineola Avenue, Carle Place,
NY 11514 appreciated.
Published in Newsday from 6/4/2005 - 6/6/2005.

Ferraro, Edward Michael (Memoriam)
EDWARD MICHAEL FERRARO
NYPD OFFICER
Happy 1st Anniversary In Heaven
We love and miss you very much.
You will always be apart of our family
Love, Mom, Dad, your brother Paul, your children; Michelle, John, Steven, and
your grandchildren; RJ, Johnny, and Kay.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Ferraro, Edward Michael (Memoriam)
EDWARD MICHAEL FERRARO
NYPD OFFICER
Happy 1st Anniversary In Heaven
We love and miss you very much.
You will always be a part of our family
Love, Mom, Dad, your brother Paul, your children; Michelle, John,
Steven, and your grandchildren; RJ, Johnny, and Kay.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Galian, Ann C.
GALIAN-Ann C., on June 5, 2005, formerly of Dix Hills. Beloved wife of Julius.
Devoted mother of Linda Reilly (Tommy) and Carl (Sandy). Cherished grandmother
of Carl, Jr. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R. BoydCaratozzolo
Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, N.Y., on Sunday from 7-9:30 PM,
and Monday from 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at St.
Matthew's R.C. Church at 9:45 AM. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial
Park.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Grella Sr., Anthony J.
GRELLA-Anthony J., Sr., of Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Sea Cliff, at the
age of 88. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marjorie (nee Olson);
beloved children, Marjorie Holly, Philip "Butch" (Barbara), Gail, Anthony J.,
Jr. (Janice), William E. (Nancy), and Eric C.; devoted sisters, Carmella
Sosnicki (William), Gloria Murch (Sonny), and brother, Michael (Virginia).
Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and
nephews. A 68-year member of the Sea Cliff Fire Department and a dedicated
employee of the Sea Cliff - Jamaica Water Company for 53 years. Past President
of North Shore Fire Council and an ex-Chief of the Sea Cliff Fire Department
Firematic Services will be held Tuesday at 8 PM. Visiting Monday and Tuesday,
2-5 and 7-9 PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY
11545. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 AM, Wednesday, St. Boniface Martyr
Church, Sea Cliff, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Hynes, Catherine (McLarney)
HYNES-Catherine (nee McLarney), of Holbrook, N.Y. (formerly of Holiday, Fla.,
and Commack, N.Y.), on June 4, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Donald Hynes.
Loving mother of Kathleen and Doug Singleton and Donald and Nancy Hynes.
Cherished and devoted grandmother of Jennifer and Keith Dawson and Karen and
Jason Edmondson. Adoring greatgrandmother of Donovan James Edmondson. Loving
sister of Veronica Starrett. Her presence will be missed by all who knew her.
Reposing at Bayport-Blue Point Funeral Home, 683 Montauk Highway, Bayport,
Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, 10 AM, Tuesday at Our Lady of the Snow
R.C. Church, 157 Blue Point Ave., Blue Point. Interment, Calverton National
Cemetery. Please make donations in her memory to the Multiple Sclerosis
Society.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Iemmiti, Diane
IEMMITI-Diane, on June 2, 2005 of Lindenhurst. Beloved wife of Victor.
Cherished mother of Victor Jr. Loving sister of Randy, Larry, Joel, Suzy and
Audrey. Daughter of Florence Dambraukas Harris and Joel Harris. Visitation
will be held on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Johnstons' Wellwood Funeral Home, 305
N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, New York (1/2 mile S. of Sunrise Highway).
Funeral mass Tuesday 10:15 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church.
Interment St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Lilkendey, Henry
LILKENDEY-Henry, of North Massapequa, L.I., on June 2, 2005. Beloved husband
of the late Joyce Lilkendey. Devoted father of Pamela Linton and Alan
Lilkendey. Brother of Martin. Fond father-in-law of Allan and Linda. Cherished
grandfather of Scott, Ian, Keith, Jason, Adam, and Ryan. Proud
great-grandfather of Ashley, Tyler, Makayla, Kameron, and Connor. Reposing at
the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Rd. (1 mile
north of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Religious Service, Tuesday, 10 AM,
at Funeral Home. Cremation to follow. Visiting Monday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1
Comac Loop, Suite 1A, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Mallamace, Arlene U. (Boylan)
MALLAMACE-Arlene U. (nee Boylan), of East Islip, on June 4, 2005. Beloved wife
of the late John. Loving mother of Jo-Ellen DeLuca and John J. Mallamace II.
Cherished grandmother of Joey, Emma, and Matthew. Fond sister of Jackie,
Shelah, Raymond, Joey, Roseanne, Maria, Blaise, and Peter. The family will
receive friends Sunday between the hours of 2-5 and 7-10 PM at the R.C.
Albrecht Funeral Home, Inc., 62 Carleton Ave., East Islip (2 mi. south Exit
43-A, S.S. Pkwy.). Mass of Christian Burial, 10:45 AM, Monday at St. Mary's
R.C. Church, East Islip, with interment to follow at Calverton National
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to
Hospice Care Network.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Pirog, Joseph M.
PIROG-Joseph M., age 88, of Trumbull and formerly of West Hempstead, LI, a
self-employed real estate appraiser, died on Thursday, May 26, 2005 in
Trumbull, CT. Born in Goshen, NY on September 8, 1916, he was a son of the
late Joseph and Bronislawa Nowakowska Pirog and a U.S. Navy Veteran of World
War II. Mr. Pirog was a past president of the Columbia Society of Real Estate
Appraisers and a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the V.F.W. He
was predeceased by his wife, June Murphy Pirog and a son, Thomas Pirog.
Survivors include a daughter, Lorraine Donnelly and her husband Tom of
Trumbull, CT and four grandchildren. A Memorial Mass celebrating his life will
be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 11 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church,
West Hempstead. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Holy
Rood Cemetery, Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Reitzen, Jerry
REITZEN-Jerry, on June 3, 2005. Loving husband to devoted wife, Lil. Dearest
father of Douglas, and Michael (Stephanie), and stepfather of Jimmy, Danny
(Kelly), and Michael (Jill). Cherished grandfather of Kayla, Alyssa, and
Amanda. Proud brother of Kaaren Shanahan (Tom). Dear uncle of Joanne, the late
Anthony, Angela and great-uncle of Bre-anne, Jessica, Arielle, Gianna, and
Anthony. He will be laid to rest with his late wife, Gail. Jerry was a 39-year
member and ex-Captain of Engine Co. 7, Levittown. Reposing after 2 PM today at
Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N, S.S. Pkwy.),
Wantagh. Funeral, Wednesday, 10 AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment, New
Montefiore Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y. Family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-5
and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday from 6/5/2005 - 6/7/2005.

Ricciardi Jr., Mark Anthony
RICCIARDI-Mark Anthony, Jr., on June 3, 2005, of East Northport, age 40.
Proprietor of Golf Stop, Farmingdale. Loving husband of Jeannine Marie.
Beloved son of Mark Anthony, Sr. and Madeline. Fond son-in-law of Richard and
Mary Foley. Cherished brother of Theresa (Jimmy), Rosemaria (Eric), Christine
(Dave), and Michael, and devoted brother-inlaw of Richard, Valerie (Rob),
Lorraine (Walter), and Michelle (Henry). Proud uncle to many nieces and
nephews. Family to receive friends Sunday and Monday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM,
Mangano Funeral Home, Inc., 1701 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. Funeral Mass,
Tuesday, 11 AM, St. Raymond's R.C. Church, East Rockaway. Interment, St.
Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Roberts, Catherine
ROBERTS-Catherine, on June 3, 2005, of North Bellmore, formerly of Uniondale.
Beloved wife of the late Bob and loving mother of Deborah (Anthony), Connie
(Joe), Ann (Bob), and the late Joey. Cherished grandmother of Nicky, Joey,
James, Bonnie, and the late Buddy. Visitation, Sunday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM,
at the Bellmore Funeral Home, Inc., 2340 Jerusalem Avenue, North Bellmore.
Cremation private.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Ruggiero, Marie J.
RUGGIERO-Marie J., of Locust Valley, on June 3, 2005. Beloved wife of Alfonso.
Devoted mother of Marie (Thomas) Flynn, Alfonso, Jr., and Ron (Diane). Loving
grandmother of Dawn, Doreen, Ronnie, Jr., and Michael, and great-grandmother
of six. The family will receive friends Monday, 7-9 PM, and Tuesday, 3-5 and
7-9 PM, at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen
Cove. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Rocco, Wednesday, 9:30 AM. Interment,
Locust Valley Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Schaefer, Alice M.
SCHAEFER-Alice M., on May 31, 2005, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late
Charles A. Devoted mother of James and Frank of Mary Esther, Florida. Loving
grandmother of Kathleen and Andrew. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin Funeral
Home, Inc., 42 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, N.Y. Visitation, Sunday,
2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Monday, 9:30 AM, St. Catherine of Sienna R.C.
Church. Interment, Calvary Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Scicutella, Josephine (Memoriam)
JOSEPHINE SCICUTELLA
December 30, 1935 - June 5, 2004
1st Anniversary in Heaven
Alive in our hearts and our minds.
When God called you home we wept and felt sad that your earthly presence would
no longer be with us and cause us to smile and laugh, think, share and care.
We love and miss you so very much. We are grateful for the beautiful times and
wonderful memories you gave us. We shall cherish them forever. We shall always
be inspired and uplifted by your spirit which is eternally watching over us,
encouraging us to keep doing and being our best. Your life and love will
continue to live forever in and through us.
With All Our Love,
Your Loving Husband, Michael,
Children, Grandchildren,
and Great-Grandchildren
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Sealy Jr., Palmer
SEALY-Palmer, Jr., passed away on June 2, 2005 after a courageous four year
battle with cancer at his home in Brookville, NY. He was 69 years old. Palmer
was a loving and dedicated husband to Polly his wife of 42 years; to his
children Chip, Dave and Jeff; to his daughters in law Sheila, Sarah and Cindy
and his grandchildren Palmer, Regan, Matthew, Charlie, Clay JP, Lucas, James
and Sam. Palmer would certainly describe his family as the crowning
achievement in what was a very rich life. Palmer worked as a commercial real
estate broker for over 30 years, as a result of his successes as a promotional
broker the Uris Buildings Corporation asked the Cross and Brown Company to
name him and his partner David Hoffman as rental agents for 300 and 320 Park
Ave. Over the years he would serve in that capacity for many buildings,
including 3, 90, 200, 300, 320 and 410 Park Ave. alone. Many of the fortune
500 companies found their headquarters offices through his efforts, the likes
of which included; National Broadcasting Company (NBC) and International
paper. Palmer was Executive Vice President and served on the Board of
Directors for the Cross and Brown Company. Later in his career, he was also a
founding member of Sealy, Hoffman & Sheehan, Inc. Palmer graduated from the
Millbrook School in 1954 and Brown University in 1958, where he received a BA
in history, beginning what would be a lifetime passion for US History. He
toured civil war battle sites with friends and explored his genealogy which
dated back to Walter Palmer, settler of Stonington, CT in 1652. Following
Brown, Palmer served his country as a 1st Lietenant in the United States
Marine Corps for two tears. Palmer also pursued a lifelong passion for tennis,
something passed to him from his father Palmer Sealy, Sr., a USTA doubles
finalist. He ran the West Side Tennis Club junior program during the 1960's,
introducing many young promising players to the game. Most notably, Vitas
Geralitis who later went on to win the Australian Open. A memorial service
will be held 11 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2004 at the Brookville Reformed
Church, Brookville, NY. Further information, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen
Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family wished all donations
go to the Camp Joslin Scholarship Fund, Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin
Place, Boston, MA 02215.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Sellers, Robert C.
SELLERS-Robert C., died June 4, 2005, in Denville, N.J. He was 84. He was
predeceased by his first wife Mary (Brown) Sellers in 1953, and by his
granddaughter, Meghan Galligan in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy;
his six children (Margie, Anne, Bob, Jr., Bill, Dorothy, and John), 16
grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren, his sons-in-law, Kevin Galligan and
Vince Randazzo; and his daughters-in-law, Christina, Kelly, and Bernadette
Sellers. Born in Brooklyn in 1921, he volunteered to serve with Britain's
Royal Air Force in 1940 and served honorably there, as well as with the U.S.
Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945. After the war, he lived with his family in
Garden City, N.Y., until 1988, when he and his wife Dorothy moved to Morris
Plains, N.J. A former President of the Long Island Association of Commerce &
Industry and his own consulting firm, Mr. Sellers' articles and letters have
been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsday, and
the Morris County Daily Record, among others. His legacy includes countless
examples of generosity, freely giving of his time, talents, and resources to
aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, in-laws, and his grandchildren, in
addition to schools and charitable organizations. A devout Catholic, he and
his wife attended daily mass until recently, when his health no longer allowed
him to do so. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family in memory
of his extraordinary life. The viewing will be held at Dangler Funeral Home,
600 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains, N.J., on Monday, June 6th, from 2-4 PM and
7-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 7th, at 10 AM at
St. Catherine of Siena, 10 N. Pocono Road, Mountain Lakes, N.J.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Thomas, Ruth
THOMAS-Ruth, formerly of Lynbrook. Beloved wife of the late George. Devoted
sister to Corinne Carter and Henry Sloss. Adoring aunt of Ruth, Patti, Carie,
Jaime, and Ryan. Graveside Services, 10 AM, Monday, at Pinelawn Memorial Park,
Pinelawn, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Tierney, Nora E.
TIERNEY-Nora E., of Patchogue, N.Y., on June 3, 2005. Beloved wife of Arnold.
Loving mother of Patricia, Jane, Kathleen, Joan, John, and the late Peter G.
Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 10. She is also survived
by 2 sisters and 1 brother. Visiting Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at Robertaccio
Funeral Home, 85 Medford Avenue, Patchogue, N.Y. Religious Service, Monday,
7:30 PM. Closing Prayers Tuesday, 10:30 AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment,
Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Tramantano, Jean Marie
TRAMANTANO-Jean Marie, of Farmingdale, L.I., on June 4, 2005. Devoted wife of
the late Ralph Tramantano. Devoted mother of Steven Tramantano. Fond
mother-in-law of Debra. Proud and cherished grandmother of Matthew and Nicole.
Dear sister of Patricia Buffone, Rae DelCorvo, Rita Esposito, and Frank Porco.
She will be missed by her nieces, nephews, and cousins. 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. Kilian's R.C. Church, Farmingdale, Wednesday, 9:45 AM.
Entombment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, L.I. Visiting Monday and
Tuesday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.

Wade, Patricia Elise
WADE-Patricia Elise, on June 3, 2005. His grace bestowed, Patricia Elise Wade
"good and faithful servant," has found the Peace of our Lord. A faithful,
loving and adored wife of John Bernard and shepherd of her lambs; Patricia,
Michael, Sheila, Paul, Mary, Matthew, Timothy, and Elise, His most humble and
devoted child journeys to her Father's house. "Well done, thou good and
faithful servant." (Matthew 25:23)

A guiding light
Ever pointing towards home
A holier example
We've never known
Her loving persuasion
Ever towards God's grace
That we eight sheep
Might know His face.

Nothing less was our Mom.
Nothing more precious
Could she have given us.
We will miss you dearly.

A loving farewell from your children, their spouses, and grandchildren; Aaron,
Bridgett, Chrysis, Tommy, Jonathan, Abigail, Michael, Melanie, Shawn, John
Paul, Daniel, Christopher, Katherine, Kevin, Brian, Matthew, Thomas, Megan,
Mary, John Patrick, John Timothy, Timothy Cody, and great-grandchildren;
Nicole, Rose, Dominique, Mathew, Morgan, Miguel, Michael, Ian, and Joshua.
Visiting, N.F. Walker, Inc., 2039 Merrick Ave., Merrick, Monday, 7-9 PM,
Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 9:45 AM, Cure of Ars R.C.
Church, Merrick Ave., Merrick. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery,
Calverton.
Published in Newsday on 6/5/2005.