OBITS: Newsday 13 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 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. Blackman, Rose Lillian BLACKMAN-Rose Lillian, age 101, died June 10, 2005. She was born in New York City, and was a resident of Belle Harbor for over 50 years. She is survived by her son, Alan; her grandchildren, Daniel (Patti), Pete, William (Sue), and Ken Blackman, Lissa (Mike) Spitz, and Stephen Blackman; her great-grandchildren, Cindy (Ken) Hutton, Aaron Blackman, Brittany Huntman, Duncan Spitz, Allison Spitz, and Catalina Blackman; and her great-great-granddaughter, Lily Hutton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, and her son, Sheldon. Memorial service Wednesday noon at Temple Beth Emeth, Ann Arbor, MI. Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI, 48154. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Calder, John S. CALDER-John S., of East Patchogue, on June 11, 2005, beloved companion of Carol Tvelia, loving father of Nicole Rogers and Tracey Calder. Proud grandfather of five. Dear brother of Gail Larimer, Toni Mailo and Andrea Calder. Reposing Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Robertaccio Funeral Home Inc, 85 Medford Avenue, Patchogue. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Conneely, Lillian CONNEELY-Lillian of Massapequa Park on June 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Carol (Tom) and Brian (Joyce). Cherished grandmother of Robert, Thomas, Michael, Paul, Laura and John. Fond greatgrandmother of Heather and Ashley. Lillian was an active member of the Nassau Woman's Club for over 25 years. Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home Inc. North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park, Monday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Religious Service at the funeral home Tuesday 10AM. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Contessa, Bernard W. CONTESSA-Bernard W. of Bethpage on June 12, 2005. Veteran of WWII Army Air Force. Beloved husband of the late Helen C. Loving father of Len (Diane) and Joan Reid (Joseph). Cherished grandfather of Brian, Elizabeth, Gregory and Edward. Treasured great-grandfather of Zackary. Friends may call on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (two blocks East of Wantagh Pkwy.). Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45 AM at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Bethpage. Interment Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Cromwell, John Jesse CROMWELL-John Jesse, life long resident of Woodmere. Son of the late Oliver and Ann Cromwell. His family has been traced back to the mid 1600's in America. Great-grandson of Gilbert Cromwell who served in the Civil War. Grandson of Jesse J. Cromwell, architect. Cromwell Road in Woodmere was named in the family's honor. John, part of the "Greatest Generation", served in the U.S. Navy in WWII. John is survived by his wife of 56 years Rita Sloan, his beloved and devoted daughter Susan Ellen Lee, her husband Victor of Garden City, his son Richard N. Cromwell and his wife Marianne of Ridgefield, CT. He was dearly loved by and shares so much in the lives of his granddaughters Megan Elizabeth Conlon, her husband Brian, and Heather Victoria Doyle, his grandson Tyler Jesse Cromwell and Jillian Rae Cromwell. He was a member of the Sun & Surf Beach Club for 52 years, Little League Coach for the Mustangs and a member of Local 25 IBEW for 58 years. Funeral services private. Arrangements entrusted to Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc., Lynbrook. In lieu of flowers, donations to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Finamore, Ronald A. FINAMORE-Ronald A., age 70, of Greenlawn, NY on June 12, 2005. A prominent construction executive, owner and founder of Jordan Panel Systems Corp. Ron specialized in Commercial Architectural and Institutional construction in the tri-state region. Recognized for his expertise, hard work, generosity and dedication to both business and family. Beloved husband of Rose Ann. Loving father of John A. Finamore Sr. and Deborah Flint. Adored father-inlaw of Georgina Finamore and Stephen Flint. Cherished grandfather of John Anthony, Ashley and Catherine Rose. Dear brother of Andrew Finamore. Dearest brother-in-law Rose Sharyn Finamore and Ann and Joseph Lombardi. He will be loved and missed by all. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY, Tuesday 2-4PM and 7-9:30PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. James R.C. Church, Setauket, NY Wednesday, 10AM. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery, Setauket, NY. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Hromadka, Frank HROMADKA-Frank of East Islip, NY on June 12, 2005 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Libby. Loving father of Susan, Diane Chasin, and Frank. Cherished grandfather of Brian, Jessica, Nicole, Matthew, Danielle and Katey. Visiting Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main Street, Islip, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday 9:45 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Islip. Interment St. John Nepomucene, Bohemia. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Johnny (Memoriam) JOHNNY I think of you and miss you every single day. I will love you forever & someday we'll be together again. Love always, Mumsy Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Guest Book Flowers Gift Shop Charities Lehner, David Justin LEHNER-David Justin, of West Islip, LI, on June 11, 2005. Beloved son of George and Marge Lehner. Loving brother of George and his wife Kristen Lehner, Robert Lehner and Justin Lehner. Dear uncle to Dakota Jack and Parker Jake Lehner. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Highway (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Thursday 9 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, LI. Cremation to follow. Visiting Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in David's name may be made to Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Hwy., West Islip, NY 11795. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Liakos, Thomas D.O. LIAKOS-Thomas D.O. of Malverne, NY on June 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Tracey. Loving son of Peter and June. Dear brother of Andrew, Matthew and John. Cherished grandson of Len and Fannie Marks. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Reposing at Towers Funeral Home Inc., Long Beach and Foxhurst Roads, Oceanside, NY, Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul, Hempstead, NY, Thursday 10 AM. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Information regarding donations, in lieu of flowers, can be obtained from the funeral home. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. McDermott, Frances Gertrude McDERMOTT-Frances Gertrude of Lynbrook on June 11, 2005. Twenty-eight year member of the Lynbrook Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and ten year volunteer at South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Joseph and Marie, Ann and Matt Bayer, Debra and Bob Samson, Michael and Laura, James and Elizabeth, Thomas and Lorre, Patrick and Suzanne, and Mark. Cherished grandmother of Taryn Cocheo, Kathryn, Brian, Michael Bayer, Robert Samson, Michael, Keith, Alissa, James, Sean, Christopher, Theresa, Ashley and Ruth Anne. Dear step-daughter of Vera Cook and sister of Mark Cook. Funeral mass today 9:45AM at Our Lady of Peace RC Church, Lynbrook. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research. Arrangements entrusted to Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home Inc., Lynbrook. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Morra, Lerino MORRA-Lerino "Fred," longtime Inwood resident on June 11, 2005 at age 58. Loving husband of Mattie (nee Borelli). Beloved father of Lisa and Christopher. Cherished brother of Bette (Mario), John (Joan), Joe, Madeline (Mark), Lenny, Carmine (Ann), Louisa (Joe), Peter (Diane), and Frank (Gail). Much loved nephew of Carl Perrino and brother-in-law of Ralph (Sue Anne) Borelli. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Reposing Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Meserole Funeral Home, Inwood. Peninsula Kiwanis Service, Monday 7:30 PM. Inwood VFW and Sons of Italy service Tuesday evening. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, Inwood, Wednesday 10 AM. Memorial Donations to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, PO Box 750, New York, NY 10131-0304 will be appreciated. Published in Newsday from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. Perrone, Joseph PERRONE-Joseph of Old Westbury, LI on June 11, 2005. Joseph built homes on Long Island for over 50 years. Beloved husband of Elsie. Devoted father of E. Jacqueline Cassaniti and her husband Joseph and Jeffrey Perrone and his wife Ruth. Loving grandfather of Jocelyn, Julia, Jarret, Ian and Lila. Dear brother of John and Francis (Sam) and his late sister Nettie. Visitation Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at Weigand Bros Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY. Funeral Wednesday 10 AM to Fresh Pond Crematory. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Quinn, Eva QUINN-Eva of South Farmingdale on June 12, 2005. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Frank (Karen), Jeanne, Brian (Ginny), Bobby (Laura), Kevin (Kathy), James, Donna (Robert), Tommy (Gina) and Eileen. Cherished grandmother of Shannon, Eddie, Danny, Killian, Makayla, Bobby, Kieran, Sam, Alex, Fran, Kevin, Kristin, Jimmy, Erin, Ryan, Kathleen, Robert, Stephanie, Danielle, T.J., Katie, Brian & Joseph. The family will receive friends Tuesday & Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at The McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass Thursday at St. Kilian R.C. Church, Farmingdale. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Good Shepherd Hospice would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Reilly, James J. REILLY-James J. of Ronkonkoma on June 11, 2005 in his 61st year. A member of Local 66. Beloved husband of Antoinette (Peachy). Devoted father of Laura, James III, William and Robert. Fond brother of Thomas, Peter Reilly and Mary Stanfield. Adored grandfather of six and great-grandfather of one. Reposing at Thomas P. Walsh Funeral Home, Inc., 60 Carleton Avenue (2.5 miles north, Exit 43A-SS Pkwy), Central Islip, NY. Religious service this evening. Funeral Mass, Tuesday at 9:45 AM in St. John of God Church, Central Islip. Interment following in St. John of God Cemetery. Friends may call Monday (today) 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Santiago, Raul SANTIAGO-Raul of Kannapolis NC, died on Saturday June 11, 2005 in Concord NC. Mr. Santiago was born in Bronx NY on February 20,1934 to the late Joseph Santiago, and Clara A. Santiago of Concord NC. Mr. Santiago was a veteran of the Navy, and worked for Grand Iron Works, Bronx, NY as a welder. Mr. Santiago was preceded in death by his wife Lily Santiago. He was survived by his mother, as well as sons: Louis Santiago of Kannapolis, and Daniel Santiago of Concord; daughter: Rachael Stockdale of Concord, and brother: Ruben Santiago of Concord. Burial will be at Creedmore National Cemetery in Long Island NY. No services are scheduled. Hartsell Funeral Home Concord will be serving the Santiago family. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Sleter, Florence SLETER-Florence of Calverton, NY on June 3, 2005. Beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother of James Michael Sleter and Barbara Sleter. Cherished grandmother of one and great-grandmother of two. Memorial service 10AM Friday, June 17 at Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Route 25A, Wading River, NY. Committal services to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund, St. John's R.C. Church, N. Country Rd., Wading River, NY 11792. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Uzzo Jr., Peter (Memoriam) PETER UZZO, JR. 08/02/39 - 06/13/04 We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke my heart to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of me went with you the day God called you home. I Truly Love And Miss You More Than Words Can Say, Your Loving Wife, Corinne Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005. Zawrotny, Genevieve ZAWROTNY-Genevieve of Glen Cove, on June 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Walter T. Devoted mother of Walter T. Jr. and the late Thomas. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9PM at The McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen St., Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Hyacinth Wednesday, 10:15AM. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 6/13/2005.