OBITS: Newsday 11 Jun 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 Alloy, Lillian J. (Augustine) ALLOY-Lillian J. (nee Augustine), 88, of Patchogue, NY, on June 9, 2005. Former owner of the Club Sandwich Restaurant in Patchogue. Member of the Eastern Star, Ameranth, Companions of the Forrest and volunteer at the Interfaith Nutrition Network and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Beloved wife of the late Philip August Alloy. Loving mother of Philip, Arthur and Linda Alloy. Devoted sister of John Augustine. Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of five. Arrangements entrusted to the Ruland Funeral Home, Inc., 500 N. Ocean Ave. (South of LIE at Exit 63) in Patchogue, NY. Family to receive friends on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. Religious services, 10am, Monday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Patchogue, NY. Interment to follow in Washington Memorial Park, Mt. Sinai, NY. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Bacany, Carol Marie BACANY-Carol Marie, of West Islip, LI, on June 9, 2005. Beloved wife of John Bacany. Devoted mother of Laura and her husband Rich Stevenson and John E. and his wife Shauna Bacany. Dear sister of Eileen Fisher, Jean Ward and Daniel Flynn (Chief of Police Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, Georgia). Cherished grandmother of Katie. Adored aunt of many nieces and nephews. 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 Monday, 9:00AM, at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, West Islip, LI. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, LI. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Baron, Amy Ryan BARON-Amy Ryan, age 20, of Oakdale, LI, on June 9, 2005. Loving daughter of Howard and Kathleen. Cherished mother of Brandon. Beloved fiance of Charles. Adored sister of Tara. Fond granddaughter of Robert. Survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Reposing at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville, Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass Monday, 9:45am, at St. John Nepomucene RC Church, Bohemia, LI. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Bedell, Arthur (Ski) BEDELL-Arthur (Ski) on June 7, 2005 of Tamarac, Fla. A former longtime Roslyn Hts. Resident. Devoted husband of Anna for over 60 years. Loving father of Nancy Nussbaum of Gaithersburg, MD, Arthur of Tamarac, Fla. and the late Thomas. Cherished brother of Alberta Bedell of Roslyn, Willard Bedell of Port Washington, and the late Arnold & Harold Bedell. Adored grandfather of Gerald, Alan and Lisa. Dearest great-grandfather of Daniel, Kelsey, Avery and Travis. Arthur was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Family will receive friends Monday morning, June 13 10-12 at The Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, 75 Mineola Ave., Roslyn Hts. Interment to follow Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Vitas Hospice, 5420 NW 33rd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33309. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Bering, Robert E. BERING-Robert E. of Levittown on June 7, 2005. (Retired FDNY-20yrs). Beloved husband of Marie A. Loving father of Robert (Michelle), Joseph, Victoria and Michele. Cherished grandfather of Robert and Raymond. Friends may call Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke (2 blocks east of Wantagh Pkwy). Mass Monday 10 AM at St. Bernard RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday from 6/11/2005 - 6/13/2005. Brower, Donald E. BROWER-Donald E. on June 9, 2005 of Woodmere, LI. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father of Russell E. (Carol), Gary and the late Donald L. Fond grandfather of Scott (Mary), Kristin Walker (William), Donald was retired from Hewlett P.O., 67 year member and Ex Chief of Hewlett Fire Department. Veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Navy aboard U.S.S. Missouri. Visiting 7-9 PM Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sunday. Fire Department service 8 PM Sunday. Funeral service Monday morning. Burial Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Cameron, Theresa CAMERON-Theresa of Brightwaters, LI, on June 9, 2005. Devoted mother of Scott, Thomas, Anne, Robert and Mary Beth. Dear sister of James, Jr. and the late Jean. Cherished Nana of Caelyn, Jimmy and Conor. 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 Monday, 11:00AM, at St. Patrick's RC Church, Bay Shore, LI. Interment Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, LI. Visiting Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Cooper, Florence (Flip) COOPER-Florence (Flip) age 88 of Cold Spring Harbor on June 9, 2005. Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted mother of James Jr. and the late Peter L. Cooper. Cherished mother in law of Karen England Cooper. Loving grandmother of Peter, James Jr. (Michelle), Katie and Victoria. Dear sister of Gloria Arnold and the late Robert Chalmers. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 79PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home 934 New York Ave. Huntington Station. Religious Services Monday at funeral home. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Decker, Walter Gerard DECKER-Walter Gerard of Farmingdale on June 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Claire V. Loving father of Patty Charles (Henry) and Jim (Andrea). Devoted brother of Florence Talbot. Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Alex, Sarah, Timmy, Anna and Thomas. Friends may call Saturday 7-9PM and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave (2 Blocks South L.I.R.R., corner of West Marie St). Mass Monday 12:15PM at St. Kilian R.C. Church, Farmingdale. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. DeMieri, Anthony DeMIERI-Anthony, age 70, of Bethpage, L.I. on June 10, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Josephine DeMieri. Devoted father of Peter DeMieri, Anthony DeMieri, Rocco DeMieri and Joseph DeMieri, Kim D'Amico and the late Patricia DeMieri. Fond father-inlaw of Mary, Janis and Andrea. Proud and cherished grandfather of Dominick, Patricia, Joan, Anthony, Peter, PJ, Emily and Alex and great grandfather of Christina. Dear brother of Michael DeMieri. 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. Martin of Tours, R.C. Church, Bethpage, Monday 9:45AM. Interment Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, L.I. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Doherty, Emily (Memoriam) EMILY DOHERTY Dear Mama, Happy 2nd Anniversary in Heaven We cannot over look your pennies from heaven; thank you. Selfishly we miss you and pray that someday we will get to hold your hand and dance with you in heaven. Love, your husband, Jim, and children, Elsie, Nella, Jimmy, Frank, Mary; daughters & sons-in-laws & grandchildren Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Feary, Joan F. FEARY-Joan F. of Killeen, TX, and formerly of Albany and East Northport, NY, suddenly on June 6, 2005 in her 48th year. Daughter of the late George and Johanna and loving sister of Edna, George and Kevin. Dear aunt of Michael. Memorial visitation Wednesday, June 15th, 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Memorial service 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Guide Dog Foundation, 371 East Jericho Tpke, Smithtown, NY 11787. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Frey, Frances FREY-Frances, of Woodbury (formerly of Levittown), on June 9, 2005. (Member of YOM). Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph (Carol) and George (Theresa). Devoted sister of Matt (Josie), Pat, Antoinette (Rocky), Eleanor and Fay. Cherished grandmother of Michael Frey (Phyllis) and Sharon Field (Stephen). Treasured greatgrandmother of Isabella Nicole Frey. Dear aunt of many. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 pm at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 blocks east of Wantagh Pkwy). Mass Monday 11 am at St. Bernard RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Gorman, Brian S. GORMAN-Brian S. of Bellmore on June 10, 2005 at the age of 34. Cherished son of George and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Dan, Gary (Dawn), and Liz Licata (Pete). Brian is also survived by his loving fiance Jen. Reposing Sunday 4-9PM at C.S. Bartholomew & Son, Inc., 302 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. Mass of Christian burial Monday, 10:45AM at St. Barnabas RC Church, Bellmore. Interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Hollister, Adelaide I. HOLLISTER-Adelaide I., formerly of Ridge, NY on June 9, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Loving mother of Stephen, Alan and Warren. Cherished grandmother of seven. Reposing 2-4, 79PM Sunday, Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Rt. 25A, Wading River. Funeral service 10AM Monday, Wading River Congregational Church, North Country Rd., Wading River. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the McLean Health Care Facility, 75 Great Pond Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Kattau, Frank T. KATTAU-Frank T., of Patchogue, NY, on June 9, 2005. WW II veteran and long time member of North Patchogue Fire Department and the Fire Department Band. He was retired from PatchogueMedford School District after 33 years of teaching. Survived by his wife Joan "nee" Hostetler, and his children, Maureen Kattau, Stephen Kattau, Edward Kattau, and Barbara Dayton. A son, Philip, predeceased him. He leaves also 3 grandchildren, Gail Johnson, Frederick Dayton, and Alexandra Dayton; also 2 brothers, Thomas Kattau and Alfred Kattau of Patchogue, NY. Reposing at Robertaccio Funeral Home, Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Firematic Services Sunday evening. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 10 AM, St. Francis de Sales Church, Patchogue. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram. Donations to Alzheimer's Assn., 5 Channel Dr., Port Washington, NY 11050, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Kelly, Robert Clayton KELLY-Robert Clayton, formerly of Deer Park, LI, on June 9, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Theresa. Beloved father of seven daughters, Nancy (Norman) Reiersen, Jeanne (Peter) Greco, Mariann (Garry) Ferro, Donna (Michael) Greiner, Lori (Bob) Monteith, Mary (John) Swift and Carolyn (James) Walkin. Proud grandfather of twenty two and great grandfather of nine. Proud US Navy Veteran serving during World War II. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 122 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Visiting Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. In lieu of flowers donations in Robert's name may be made to Breast Cancer Help, Inc., 293 Buffalo Ave., Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Kocik, Mary KOCIK-Mary of East Norwich, NY on June 9, 2005, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Loving mother of Susan Kocik-Manes (Stephen), Mary Albert (Kevin) and Katie Brown (Michael). Cherished grandmother of Matthew Albert, Sarah Albert and Ilysia Piscatelli. Dear sister of Helen Lesko and Josephine Youschak. Visiting Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head, NY 11545. Mass of Christian burial Monday, 10am, St. Mary's RC Church, Roslyn, NY. Interment Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, NY. Contributions may be made to St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, NY. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Koentje, Heinz K.D. (Memoriam) HEINZ K.D. KOENTJE 6/1/05 - 20 Years in Heaven Grandpa Heinz Our sense of loss knows no time. Always in our hearts. Nicholas and Christopher Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Krulish, Rosemarie KRULISH-Rosemarie on June 9, 2005, in her 77th year of Islip. Loving and devoted cousin and friend to many. Visiting Sunday, 2:00-5:00PM, at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main Street, Islip, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 9:45am, at St. Mary's RC Church, East Islip. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore, NY. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Labriola, Gail E. LABRIOLA-Gail E., of Farmingdale, on June 10, 2005. Beloved wife of Dennis. Devoted mother of ChristyJeanne Stoner. Fond daughter-in-law of Anthony and Julia Labriola. Dearest sister of Jeannette Dierberger. Cherished grandmother of Emily and Elizabeth. The family will receive friends Sunday and Monday 2-5pm and 7-9:30pm at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Tuesday, 10am, at Funeral Home. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station, New York 11776, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Mazza, Julia V. (Vairo) MAZZA-Julia V. (nee Vairo) of Hewlett, on June 9, 2005, ten weeks from her 100th Birthday. Cherished wife of the late Cono. Loving mother of Josephine DiIorio, Joseph M. Mazza and Johanna Richichi. Beloved mother-in-law of Rosemary. Devoted grandmother of thirteen, great-grandmother of twelve and great-great-grandmother of three. Visiting, Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Perry Funeral Home, 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, LI. Funeral Mass, Monday 9:15AM at Saint Joseph RC Church, Hewlett, LI, with interment following at Saint Mary's Star of the Sea Cemetery, Lawrence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph RC Church, Broadway, Hewlett. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Morfis, Katherine MORFIS-Katherine of Bayville, LI on June 9, 2005, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Benedict. Loving mother of George, Ted, Frank, Elaine Wirtenson, Irene Andersen, John and Marie. Dear sister of the late Anna and John. Proud grandmother of 16. Special great-grandmother of many. Visiting at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas Glen Cove, Sunday 3-5 and 7-9PM. Mass St. Gertrude RC Church, Bayville, Monday 10am. Interment L.I. National Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Mundy, Frank (Memoriam) FRANK MUNDY 2/20/41 - 6/11/04 Dad, It's hard to believe that a year has gone by without you. We miss "look at me listen to me everyday". Forever in our Hearts. Frank, Kathy, Joey and Kitty, Christine, Jerry and Barbara, Jennifer and Rockaroo Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Murdock, Grace MURDOCK-Grace, of Valley Stream, NY, on June 9, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Loving mother of Elizabeth Marchese (Keith). Cherished grandmother of Crystal. Dear sister of Angelo LiCausi and Helen Graeber. Visiting, Saturday 7-9PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY 11545. Funeral Service, 10AM Monday at the funeral home. Interment, V.A. National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Nicolia, Sante (Memoriam) SANTE NICOLIA June 12, 1990 15 Years in Heaven. We think about you all the time. Even though you did not meet all your grandchildren, we have told them wonderful stories about you. In such a short time you accomplished so much and we will never forget your hard work and determination. Your memory will always live on. You are missed by all of us. Your loving wife Lina, seven children and their families and your twenty-six beautiful grandchildren. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Nicolia, Sante (Memoriam) SANTE NICOLIA June 12, 1990 15 Years in Heaven. We think about you all the time. Even though you did not meet all your grandchildren, we have told them wonderful stories about you. In such a short time you accomplished so much and we will never forget your hard work and determination. Your memory will always live on. You are missed by all of us. Your loving wife Lina, seven children and their families and your twenty-six beautiful grandchildren. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Pellegrini, A. John M. PELLEGRINI-A. John M. DDS passed away on June 9, 2005 in his 93rd year. Survived by the "Love of his life" Angelina. Blessed with 61 years of marriage. Dearest father of six sons John (Eva), Thomas (Virginia), Joseph (Kathleen), James (Xochitl), Peter (Anna), Richard (Kathryn). Cherished grandfather of 16. Proud brother of Mary, Helen, Elsie and the late Frank Pellegrini DDS. John was part of the "greatest generation", Captain of US Army (WWII) member American Legion Post 390, more than 55 years of the Knights of Columbus Hempstead Council 1241 and of the 4th Degree Pope John XXIII Assembly. John was also a Dentist for over 50 years who served his church, Our Lady of Loretto, and his community in many charitable ways. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Xavier Society for the blind would be appreciated. Reposing after 2pm today at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave (Exit 28N SSPKWY) Wantagh. Funeral mass Monday, 10:00AM, St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Pohlmann, Barbara POHLMANN-Barbara of Northport, on June 9, 2005, 91 years of age. Beloved Wife of the late Conrad "Connie". Loving Mother of Conrad and his Wife Caroline. Loving Grandmother of Conrad (Wendy) Pohlmann, Mark (Diane) Pohlmann, and Lisa Warren. Cherished Nana of Julia and Nicholas, Alex, Tim and Kristine, and Kelsey and Brianna. Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport. Funeral Mass Monday 10:30am, St. Philip Neri Church, Northport. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY, Visiting hours Sunday 2-5 & 7-9 pm. Published in Newsday from 6/10/2005 - 6/11/2005. Pospisil, John F. POSPISIL-John F., of East Northport suddenly on June 7, 2005 in his 43 year. Loyal employee of Asplundh Tree Co. Loving husband of Susan B. (Carr) Pospisil. Dear son of Raymond and the late Anselma (Carnesie) Pospisil step son of Helen. Fond brother of Margaret Lo Muscio and Julia Boyd. Special godfather of Christina Munno and Eddie Munno, caring uncle to Jennie Boyd (her daughter Lauren Struna), Christina, Kathleen and Erin Carr, Dominic Lo Muscio, Daniel Battistone and Christopher Carr. Beloved son in law of Suzette Carr. Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, East Northport. Cremation to follow at NassauSuffolk Crematory, Lake Ronkonkoma. In lieu of flowers donation to research for the cure of Heart, Parkinson or Diabetes diseases. Published in Newsday from 6/10/2005 - 6/11/2005. Sawtelle, Dorothy SAWTELLE-Dorothy, (Mickey) of Hempstead, NY on June 8, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Sawtelle. Loving mother of Audrey (Raymond) Tourt and the Rev. Gary D. (Barbara) Sawtelle. Dear grandmother of Donna Cantwell, Deborah Cirilli, Raymond Tourt, Jr., Thomas and Mark Sawtelle. Also survived by nine greatgrandchildren. Friends may call at the Howard E. Williams Inc. Funeral Home, 181 Greenwich St., Hempstead, NY. Visiting 2-4 and 7-9PM Sunday only. Religious service 10AM Monday at the Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Ackerson, officiating. Interment following at Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Episcopal Charities, Garden City, NY would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Smith, Edith SMITH-Edith on June 9, 2005 in her 73rd year of Islip, NY. Loving mother of Howard and Timothy. Devoted grandmother to Kristen and Lauren. Visiting Sunday and Monday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main St., Islip. Funeral service, Tuesday, 10:00AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore, NY. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Smith, Mary Loorine (Tucker) SMITH-Mary Loorine (Tucker), born December 19, 1923 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She worked with Spartan Aircraft Company in Tulsa where she met her future husband, Ronald C. Smith of Huntington Station, New York. They were married November 1943, a marriage that lasted almost 60 years, until "Smitty's" death in March 2003. She retired from Huntington Station School System where she served in several different cafeterias during her 20 year career. She was a long time member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Huntington Station. Preceded by her husband, and infant daughter, her parents and two brothers. Survivors are son Ron and his wife Barbara and grandson Charles; daughter Lynda Loorine and grandson Tucker Sabath, and sister Audrey Tucker of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Private family graveside services will be held 10AM at Huntington Rural Cemetery, Saturday, June 11, 2005, Dr. James Black officiating. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Wallrapp, Virginia A. WALLRAPP-Virginia A. on June 9, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving and caring mother Michael (Barbara), Brian (Agnes), Nancy Markey (Frank). Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of seven. Dear sister of Patricia Gassman, John Gavin, Ann Spathe. Reposing after 2pm Sunday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 2515 North Jerusalem Rd (Exit 25 N. SSPKWY) East Meadow. Funeral Mass, 9:45am, Monday St. Frances DeChantal RC Church, Wantagh. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005. Zdenek Sr., Robert J. ZDENEK-Robert J., Sr., of East Farmingdale, on June 9, 2005. Beloved husband of Gerry. Devoted father of Robert J. Jr., Eileen, Tina, Greg (Scotty) and Lisa. Loving brother of Linda Haines and the late Stanley. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie Marie, Ryan, Hallie, Taryn and R.J. The family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-5pm and 7-9:30pm at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass Monday, 9:45am, at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. (EVERYTHING.....WILL BE GOOD FOR SOMETHING SOMEDAY). Published in Newsday on 6/11/2005.