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Ackley, Lewis
ACKLEY-Lewis of Baldwin on June 13, 2005. Husband of the late Rose. Father of
James Carter, Patricia FitzSimons and Lewis Ackley. Best friend of Edna Klemm.
Grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of eight. Brother of Marjorie Gates
and Robert Langdon. Senior member of Baldwin Fire Dept. and 54 year member of
Hose Co.#2 and Ex-Chief. Veteran and Purple Heart recipient WWII. Visiting,
Fullerton Funeral Home, Inc., 769 Merrick Rd., Baldwin, on Tuesday and
Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Firematic service Wednesday 8pm. Interment, L.I.
National Cemetery, Thursday, leaving funeral home 10am. In lieu of flowers
donations to Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center Foundation would be
appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Amato, Josephine F.
AMATO-Josephine F. of Brentwood, NY (formerly of Far Rockaway) on June 13,
2005 in her 100th year. Beloved mother of Robert L. Amato and Anthony Amato,
the late Ruth Greene and the late Lillian LoCassio. Adored mother-in-law of
Miriam Amato. Cherished grandmother of Debra (Kyle), Robert, Gary (Christine),
Scott (Melanie), Valerie, Tony, Patti (Phil), Carol, Donald, Joanne (David).
Much loved great-grandmother of Christopher, Anthony and Taylor Amato.
Reposing at the Sandles Funeral Home, 98 Carleton Ave., Islip Terrace, NY
where the family will receive friends Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Prayer
vigil Wednesday evening. Liturgy of Christian Burial Thursday 10 AM St. Lukes
R.C. Church, Brentwood, NY. Interment Queen of All Saints Cemetery, Central
Islip, NY.
Published in Newsday from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005.

Burke, Walter J.
BURKE-Walter J., 90, of Shirley, NY, for 40 years, formerly of Flushing and
Schroon Lake, NY. Retired from the NYC Fire Department. Husband of the late
Doris. Beloved father of Margaret Hackett and James Burke. Loving grandfather
of James Hackett, Thomas Hackett, Daniel Hackett and Erica Burke. Visitation
at the Davin's Funeral Home, 1 Old Montauk Hwy., Mastic, on Tuesday evening
7-9PM, Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass Thursday, 9:45AM at St. Judes RC Church,
Mastic Beach. Burial Mt. St. Mary's, Flushing, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Capozzoli, Josephine Theresa
CAPOZZOLI-Josephine Theresa, formerly of East Norwich, on June 12, 2005 after
a long illness. Beloved mother of Donna Roenbeck (Doug), Debbie Nobile (Joe),
Doria Anderson, Dale Capozzoli, Joanne Capozzoli, and Tony Capozzoli
(Marilyn). Cherished grandmother of Kristen, Kimberly, Karen, Jason, Jaime,
Christopher, Michael, Danielle and Jennifer. Loving great-grandmother of
Dylan. Dear sister of Angelina Kennedy. Memorial Mass at St. Dominic's R.C.
Chapel Friday, June 17, 2005 at 5PM. Memorial Visitation to follow at the
Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc., 293 South St., Oyster Bay, 6-8PM.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Ciuzio, Andrea
CIUZIO-Andrea, on June 11, 2005, formerly of Farmingdale. Devoted mother of
Dana. Loving daughter of Lillian and the late Eugene. Cherished sister of
Marie Ciuzio, Jean Hengge, Joanne Yaeger, Lisa Hisgen and John Ciuzio.
Survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday
and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. 385
Main Street, Farmingdale. Religious Services Thursday 8PM. Interment private.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Conway, John F.
CONWAY-John F., 67, died Saturday, June 11, 2005 in Somerville. John was born
in Queens, NY. John was a self-employed tile contractor. He is survived by his
wife Doris (Mullin) Conway, son Patrick Conway of Patchogue, LI, daughter Mary
Robbins of Bridgewater, NJ, one brother, Eugene of Tucson, AZ, 1 sister
Patricia Othmer of Mahopac, NY and five grandchildren. Cremation was private
and under the direction of the Bridgewater Funeral Home, 707 East Main Street,
Bridgewater, NJ, 08807.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Cornacchio, Alfred F.
CORNACCHIO-Alfred F., 80, of Baiting Hollow, NY, on June 13, 2005. Beloved
husband of Lee. Devoted father of Alfred, Jr. and cherished grandfather of
Tiffany and Alfred Jude, III. Dear brother of Michael. Reposing 2-4, 7-9PM
Wednesday, Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Rt. 25A, Wading River. Funeral
Mass 10AM Thursday, St. Isidore's R.C. Church, Riverhead. Interment Calverton
National Cemetery. Memorial donations requested to St. Jude Children's
Hospital.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Danellis, Bessie
DANELLIS-Bessie on June 10, 2005. Longtime resident of Massapequa. Loving wife
for 48 years of the late George. Bessie earned a college degree and worked in
the aerospace industry as a cost estimator for the Foster Wheeler Co. She will
be deeply missed by her beloved son Nick. Bessie will be joyfully reunited in
Heaven with her sisters Effie Lathouris and Aspia Argis. She was a special
aunt to Dimitrius, George, Emanuel, and Victoria. Friends may visit James
Funeral Home 540 Broadway, Massapequa Monday and Tuesday 2-4:30PM and 79:30PM.
Religious services Wednesday 10:00AM at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
Interment at Cycadia Cemetery, Tarpon Springs, FL. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Gipp, Sean Frederick (Memoriam)
SEAN FREDERICK GIPP
June 14, 1979 -June 7, 2003
Third Birthday in Heaven
You would have been 25 today, that
God took you from us too soon. You
are in our thoughts and prayers
everyday. We miss you.
Love, Dad, Ada, Scott, Grandma
Donnelly and all of your Aunts,
Uncles and Cousins
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Hutchinson, Helen and Thomas (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HELEN JULIA (FEY) HUTCHINSON
02/18/1913 - 07/01/2002
THOMAS JAMES HUTCHINSON
11/19/1907 - 01/27/1953
Together in Heaven
celebrating their 75th
Flag Day Wedding Anniversary.
Dearly loved and always
in our hearts, your family.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Kiernan, Erna M.
KIERNAN-Erna M. on June 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late James Patrick.
Loving mother of Johanna Kiernan, Mary Kiernan Hagerdon and James Kiernan.
Devoted grandmother of six and two great grandchildren. Reposing at Martin A.
Gleason Funeral Home, 10-25 150th St., Whitestone. Mass of Christian Burial,
Thursday, St. Mel's RC Church, 9:45am. Interment, St. Raymond's Cemetery.
Visiting, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-10pm.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

LaRocca, Mary
LaROCCA-Mary on June 12, 2005 of Rockville Centre, NY. Beloved wife of the
late Thomas. Loving mother of Thomas, Marianne Pike, Kathleen Morris and
Michael. Cherished grandmother of seven and great grandmother of five.
Reposing at Macken Mortuary Rockville Centre Chapel 52 Clinton Avenue,
Wednesday 79PM, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Friday 10AM St. Agnes
Cathedral, Rockville Centre. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Mann, Patricia Paula
MANN-Patricia Paula, 82, of Vero Beach, Florida, died Saturday, June 11 at VNA
Hospice House after a prolonged illness. She was born January 19, 1923 in New
York, New and had been a resident of Vero Beach since 1989 coming from Garden
City, NY. Pat graduated from Marymount College of Tarrytown, NY. She was the
owner of the Garden City Book Store for many years and was an avid lover of
dogs. A renowned watercolor artist and valued member of many art associates,
her paintings are in private collections across the country and in Europe. She
is also a member of the Unity Church of Vero Beach and the Community Church of
Garden City as well as a former member of the Dodger Pines Country Club of
Vero Beach and Cherry Valley Country Club of Garden City. She is survived by
husband of 58 years, Ellery Mann of Vero Beach. Son, Ellery Mann, III of
Lindenhurst, NY. Daughter, Beth (Patricia) Elliott of Garden City, NY.
Daughter Deborah Belica of Garden City, NY. Daughter, Nancy Mann of Stewart
Manor, NY. Daughter, Mary Ellen Burrell of New City, NY. In addition, she is
survived by her loving sons-in-law and daughter-in-law and 12 grandchildren. A
memorial service will be on June 18 at 11AM at the Garden City Community
Church, 245 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY. Donations may be made to the
Hospice House of Indian River County, 901 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 in
memory of Mrs. Mann. Arrangements are under the direction of the Thomas E.
Lowther Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

McGrath, Matthew T. (Memoriam)
MATTHEW T. McGRATH
It's been two long years.
Matt, we miss you so much.
Love, Aunt Kay, Uncle Joe, Mike,
Kerry, Steve, Megan, & Erin
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

McGrath, Matthew T. (Memoriam)
MATTHEW T. McGRATH
2nd Anniversary in Heaven.
A daily thought, a silent tear
A secret wish that you were here!
We miss you so much!
Love, your family
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Meier, Edward George
MEIER-Edward George of Syosset, in his 86th year, on June 11, 2005. Retired NY
City Policeman, World War II Veteran. Beloved husband of Mary. Devoted father
of Donald and his wife Andrea, William and his wife Dale, and Peter. Proud
grandfather of Steven, Justin, Brittany and Christopher. Dear brother of
Mildred. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 14th, 2:00-4:00PM at
the Rocky Point Funeral Home, 603 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association-Heritage
Affiliate, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902. His cremated remains will
be scattered at sea. Interment of ashes will be private and be held at a later
date.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Miller, Raymond M.
MILLER-Raymond M., on June 11, 2005, of Leesburg, Fla, formerly of East
Meadow. WW II and Korean War Veteran. Former Volunteer Fire Fighter and
ex-Captain of East Meadow Fire Dept. Survived by his wife of 51 years Lillian,
his daughters, Patricia Pizzini of Grand Island, Fla, and Lynn Whitman of
Topsfield, MA, sonsin-law, Robert Pizzini and Richard Whitman. Loving
grandfather to Danielle, Alissa and Dan.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Monaco, Peter V.
MONACO-Peter V. of Glen Cove, L.I. on June 12, 2005 age 77. Beloved husband of
Angie. Loving father of Lee (Cathy) and Frank (Margaret). Dear brother of
Vincent (Lucy) and Anna. Proud grandfather of Jimmy, Kelly, Frank and Sara.
Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the funeral home of
Dodge-Thomas Glen Cove Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9PM. Mass St. Rocco RC Church
Thursday 9:30AM. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery Smithtown, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

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.

Myrato, Joseph Alonzo
MYRATO-Joseph Alonzo of Farmingdale formerly of Oyster Bay on June 12, 2005 at
the age of 76. Served two years during the Korean War, stationed in Greenland.
Retired after working 37 years for Town of Oyster Bay Highway Division. Active
many years in the Farmingdale Boy Scouts and Senior Citizen groups. Beloved
husband of Eleanor for 44 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Mary and
Branden Plank, Patrick and Elizabeth and predeceased by his son Joseph T. Fond
brother of Robert, predeceased by his two brothers, Jack and Pat. Cherished
grandfather of Amy and Andrew Plank, and Doug Betkis. The family will receive
relatives and friends from 2-5 and 7-9:30pm Tuesday, at the Arthur F. White
Funeral Home, 315 Conklin Street (Hempstead Turnpike), Farmingdale. Funeral
Mass, Wednesday 9:45am, at St. Kilian RC Church, Farmingdale. Interment will
follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

O'Neill, Gloria G. (Geraghty)
O'NEILL-Gloria G. (nee Geraghty), retired member of the Port Washington Police
Department and past president of the Carle Place Homemaker's Club, on June 11,
2005. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Sean (Patricia), Colleen, Eileen,
Timothy (Joanne), and the late William. Adored grandmother of Niamh and Mia.
Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main St., Port
Washington Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday 9:30AM at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church. Interment Nassau Knolls
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Palmer, Barbara F.
PALMER-Barbara F., lifelong resident of Amityville, LI on June 12, 2005.
Beloved companion of Herbert Little. Beloved mother of Cynthia Curran and her
husband Gregory, Susan Palmer, and Jennifer Panczyk and her husband Karl.
Cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Matthew Benevento, Amanda Curran,
Jessica and William Panczyk. Dear sister of Margaret Hansen and Jacqueline
Dzueban. Predeceased by William J. Palmer. The family will receive friends
Wednesday evening 79:30PM and Thursday 2-4:30PM and 7-9:30PM at the Powell
Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt 110), Amityville. Funeral service Thursday
8:00PM. Prayer Friday 10:00AM. Interment Amityville Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Persico, Marianne
PERSICO-Marianne, on June 13, 2005, formerly of North Babylon. Beloved wife of
Frank. Cherished mother of Kim, Melissa and Joseph. Adored grandmother of
Michael, Nicholas, Joseph Jr., and Baby "P". Friends and relatives may visit
at the Lang, Tobia, DePalma Funeral Home, 406 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon,
Tuesday, 7-9:30PM, Wednesday 2-4:30, 79:30. Mass of Christian Burial at Ss.
Cyril and Methodius RC Church, Deer Park. Funeral Private.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Regina, Joan Ann
REGINA-Joan Ann, (nee Hill). On June 9, 2005. Beloved wife of Matthew A.
Loving mother of Janice, Matthew J., Robert V. and the late John. Proud
grandmother of five grandchildren. Dear sister of Raymond, Vincent, Donald and
Jimmy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Regina was interred
Monday at Mount St. Mary's Cemetery after a Mass of Christian burial at St.
Leo's Church.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Reichardt, Elizabeth A. "Twiggy"
REICHARDT-Elizabeth A. "Twiggy" of Glen Cove, LI on June 12, 2005. Age 78, in
her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Harold W. Loving mother of
Hal, Diana and Stuart. Proud grandmother of Lindsay Kristen, Conor and Max.
Friends may visit at the funeral home of Dodge-Thomas Glen Cove Tuesday 4-7PM.
Mass St. Patrick's R.C. Church Wednesday 10AM. Interment Locust Valley
Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Glen Cove Animal Lovers League.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Sambriski, Frank
SAMBRISKI-Frank on June 12, 2005, of Syosset, NY. Beloved husband of Frances
(nee Mahoney). Loving father of Margaret, Frank Jr., Daniel, John and Barbara.
Dear grandfather of six and great grandfather of five. Reposing at the Beney
Funeral Home, Inc., of Sysosset, 79 Berry Hill Rd. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and
7-9PM. Funeral mass Wednesday 9:45AM at St. Edward Confessor RC Church,
Syosset, NY. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Seibert, Elizabeth
SEIBERT-Elizabeth, of East Northport, LI, on June 12, 2005. Beloved wife of
the late John and loving mother of Patricia Klimas and her husband Ken, John
Seibert and his wife Joyce, Stephen Seibert and his wife Patricia, Linda
Luginbuhl and her husband John, Lance Seibert and his wife Allison. Cherished
grandmother of 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Devoted sister
of David Seligman and Marge Kucera. Visiting, Thursday 7-9PM at Northport
Baptist Church, corner of Elwood and Clay Pitts Road, East Northport. Funeral
service, Thursday 8PM. Prayer service Friday 10AM at the Church with interment
following at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent
to VNS Hospice, 505 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768, or the Missionary at
Northport Baptist Church, 400 Elwood Road, East Northport, NY 11731.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Stoker, John William (Memoriam)
JOHN WILLIAM STOKER
6/14/1978 - 5/31/2000
27th Birthday
Happy Birthday honey. Wish you were here for your candles on your cake. It's
very hard to accept that you're not. I'll be at church at noon for your Mass
and then light my candles for you. Birthday hugs and kisses from all of us.
Hope you like your musical birthday balloon.
Happy Birthday Honey
Our Very Special Son,
Mom, James, Buddy, Dad
and All Who Loved You
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Veit, Victoria J.
VEIT-Victoria J. on June 12, 2005, in her 71st year, of Riverhead (formerly of
Central Islip). Beloved wife of the late Henry. Cherished mother of Michael
Veit, JoAnn and Steve O'Brien and Michele and Anthony Bacigalupo. Loving
grandmother of Melissa and Brian, Anthony, Michael, Stephen and Jaclyn.
Reposing Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma,
NY, where a Religious Service will be held Wednesday. Mass of Christian burial
Thursday 9:45AM, Holy Cross R.C. Church, Nesconset. Interment Calverton
National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Von Rhee, R. Edward
VON RHEE-R. Edward, age 76 of Sarasota, FL died June 12, 2005. Born on
December 6, 1928 in Patchogue, NY, he came to the Sarasota area 10 years ago
from Massapequa, NY. He was a computer engineer for Grumman Data Systems in
Bethpage, NY. A member of First United Methodist Church in Sarasota, he was
formerly Commodore of the Narrasketuck Yacht Club in Amityville, NY. Survivors
include his wife of 53 years, Dorothy E., three sons, Robert (Pamela) of
Tulsa, OK; Dane E.of Estero, FL and Scott D. of Boston, MA; two grandchildren,
Heather and Ryan. Services are being held in Sarasota. Memorial donations may
be made to the American Diabetes Assn., PO Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 220381132.
Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota 941-955-4171.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Williams, Edward L.
WILLIAMS-Edward L. on June 12, 2005. Longtime resident of Inwood, NY. Beloved
husband to the late Katherine Williams. Loving father to daughters Joan
Borfitz, Betty O'Keefe and husband John, and son Edward Williams and wife
Debbie. Cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The
Lawrence Funeral Chapel, 137 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence, NY 11559. Mass of
Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in
Inwood.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.

Woolsey, Eleanor B. (Nicola)
WOOLSEY-Eleanor B. (nee Nicola), age 89, of Altamont, NY, formerly of Coram,
on June 12, 2005. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Gerald. Devoted mother
of Scott (Judy). Cherished grandmother of Christina (Chris) Urso and Eric
(Melissa Minichello) Woolsey, and great grandmother of Kiernan Urso. Loving
sister of Philip Nicola and the late Marie Casey. Beloved companion of Dick
Bair. Reposing at Marinello Funeral Home, Inc., 493 Middle Country Road,
Coram. Visitation, Wednesday morning only, 10:00-11:30AM followed by a
religious service in the funeral home. Cremation private. Interment of ashes,
Thursday 2PM, Washington Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 6/14/2005.