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Albano, Ida
ALBANO-Ida, on June 17, 2005, of Seaford. Beloved wife of the late Vincent G.
Devoted mother of Teresa Coppelli (Michael). Loving sister of Joseph
Bonsignore, Anthony Bonsignore and the late Alyce Rao. Also survived by her
cherished grandchildren, Vincent, Christopher and Suzanne. Reposing at the
Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Inc., 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford, (2 Traffic
Lights East of Rt. 135). Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10AM at St.
William The Abbot RC Church. Cremation private. Hours Sunday and Monday 2-4
and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Aronow, Eugene M.
ARONOW-Eugene M., MD on June 13, 2005 at his home in Corvalis, OR. Before
moving to Corvalis in 2003, he lived in Old Bethpage and practiced medicine
for 37 years with the Queens-LI Medical Group. He is survived by his wife of
49 years, Lee, daughters Beth Aronow and Lisa Frothingham, son-in-law Edward
Frothingham, MD and granddaughters Emma and Julia Frothingham.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Avena, Rocco
AVENA-Rocco of Merrick on June 17, 2005. Beloved husband of Felice. Devoted
father of Joanne, Vinny and Janet. Cherished grandfather of Lori (Don), Lisa
(Rob), Vinny, Michael (Kelee), Tommy, Brianne and Samatha. Loving
great-grandfather of Nicholas, Sophia and Michaela. Reposing at C.S.
Bartholomew & Son, 302 Bedford Ave., Bellmore on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and
7-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:45 AM at Sacred Heart RC
Church, Merrick. Entombment at St. Michael's Cemetery, Queens.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Bernor, Joseph G. (Memoriam)
JOSEPH G. BERNOR
06-18-82 - 09-29-04
A Poem For Joe
We will remember your face, your smile.
Wish you could have stayed awhile.
Your contagious laugh will be missed.
We truly miss your happiness.
Hope to see you at Heavens Gate
Can't believe this was your fate!
You have traveled so far away
But we hope to see you again someday.
Can't imagine what you went through
Don't know why, but God chose you.
Joe, we love you where ever you are
You'll always be our Shining Star.
Love, Mom, Dad & Johnny
and Family & Friends
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Bunten, Lee (Memoriam)
LEE BUNTEN
10/11/41 - 6/18/04
First year in heaven. Never out of our hearts. You are always with us. We feel
you presence, you are gone but not forgotten.
Love, Linda, Debbie, Patty,
Barbara, Missy & Brianna
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Catropa, Clifford P.
CATROPA-Clifford P., of Cedarhurst, suddenly on June 16, 2005, at the age of
57. Beloved husband of Suzanne. Loving father of Jennifer and John Brigandi,
Cliff and Cheryl and Jason and Lisa. Cherished grandfather of Samantha,
Jaclyn, Alissa, John, Michael and Kaitlyn. Dear brother of Joseph Catropa,
Joan Bowman and Butch McDonald. Reposing Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 79:30PM
at C.S. Bartholomew and Son, Inc. 302 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. Mass of
Christian Burial, Monday, 9:45AM at Sacred Heart RC Church, North Merrick.
Interment at Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Connell Jr., John A.
CONNELL-John A., Jr. of DelRay Beach, FL formerly of No. Lindenhurst, LI on
June 14, 2005, in his 82nd year. Honorary member and Past President of the
North Lindenhurst Fire Department and WW II Veteran. Beloved husband of the
late Gloria. Devoted father of Barbara Jemison, Kevin Connell, Kelly Pala and
the late Lori Wilkinson. Loving grandfather of eight. Visitation Sunday 2-4
and 7-10 pm at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home, Inc., 424 So. Wellwood Ave.,
Lindenhurst. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 9:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual
Help RC Church, Lindenhurst. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Conway, Virginia M. (Stein)
CONWAY-Virginia M. (Stein), of Douglaston, on June 17, 2005. Dear wife of the
late William. Beloved mother of Barbara (Michael) Hala, Susan (Thomas)
Sivester and the late William Jr. Cherished grandmother of Jessica and James
Hala and Elise, Sarah and Thomas Silvester. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-5
and 7-9PM at the A.L.Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc., 1380 New York Ave., (Corner
of Pulaski Rd.) Huntington Station. Mass of Christian Bburial Monday 9:45AM at
St. Patrick's RC Church. Burial at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Donations may be
made to Good Shepherd Hospice.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Cornelia, Richard J. (Memoriam)
RICHARD J. CORNELIA
8/25/54 - 6/18/96
Forever In Our Hearts, Thoughts, and Prayers.
Till we meet again.
Your Loving Family and Friends
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Diodato, Antonina
DIODATO-Antonina on June 17, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Vincenzo Diodato.
Loving mother of Vina Liebold, Michael Diodato, Joanna Baldino, Rose Sailer
and the late Maryann Roberto. Adored grandmother of 14 and cherished great
grandmother of 18. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip
Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy., (1/4 mile west of Robert Moses Cswy.).
Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Anne's RC Church,
Brentwood. L.I., Tuesday 9:45AM. Interment Calverton National Cemetery,
Calverton, L.I. Visitation Monday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Esselborn, Anne
ESSELBORN-Anne formerly of Bellerose, NY on June 15, 2005. Loving sister of
Marguerite Pascal and Albert Esselborn. Cherished aunt of many nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Sunday 7-9:30 PM at The Thomas F. Dalton Funeral
Home, 125 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, NY (at city line). Mass of Christian
Burial Monday 9:45 AM at Our Lady of the Snows RC Church. Interment St.
Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Flynn, John W. (Memoriam)
JOHN W. FLYNN
4th Anniversary In Heaven
You filled my life with so much
our love will never die. God
may have taken you home but I
am with you Heart and Soul.
Till we are together again.
My Heart Aches. I love you Dot
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Ginty, Michael K.
GINTY-Michael K., of Central Islip, NY on June 15, 2005, New York City Police
Officer of the Harbor Unit Scuba Team. Beloved son of George and June. Loving
brother of Daniel, Brian and the late Kathleen. Cherished father of John.
Reposing, Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home, 1320 Lakeland Ave., Bohemia, NY
where a religious service will be held Sunday. Funeral Mass, Monday 9:45AM,
St. John Nepomucene RC Church, Bohemia, NY. Interment to follow St. Lawrence
the Martyr Cemetery, Sayville, NY. Visiting Saturday 7-9PM and Sunday 2-4 and
79PM.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Isaacs, Lela Marion
ISAACS-Lela Marion, went home on Tuesday June 14, 2005 at 1:15AM. Her life's
mission, as the wife of the late Harold Benjamin Isaacs, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and to everyone she met, is reflected in these words: "I
shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or
any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not
defer or neglect it. For I shall not pass this way again." Mama will be
forever missed by her sons, Lawrence, Ronald, daughters, Beverley Medford,
Marleen Vernon, Leila Isaacs, sister-in-law, Dulcie Tully, grandsons, Robert,
Lawrence, Sean, Troy, Bryan, granddaughters, Arlene Lowe, Nadine Clifford,
Shawna Isaacs, Nicole McGregor, several great-grandchildren, numerous
in-laws,countless friends. Mama was pre-deceased by her son, Trevor and
grandson, Roger Carby. Viewing: Sunday, June 19th - 2pm to 6pm at J. Foster
Phillips Funeral Home, 179-24 Linden Blvd., Jamaica, Queens. Service: Monday,
June 20th - 10am, Second Baptist Church, 2040 Grand Ave, Baldwin. Burial at
Pinelawn Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY.
Published in Newsday from 6/17/2005 - 6/18/2005.

Jesberger, James (Jessie) (Memoriam)
JAMES (Jessie) Jesberger
10th Anniversary
A silent tear,
Wishing you were here.
Mom, Robert, Barbara, Lorraine
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Lauinger, Edward J.
LAUINGER-Edward J., on June 16, 2005, of Hampton Bays, LI, after a battle with
a lung infection. He made his mark in Hampton Bays dealing in real estate.
Beloved father of Geraldine Moriarty of Edgartown, MA., Patricia A. Schmidt of
Hillsborough, North Carolina and Eileen M. Lauinger of Hampton Bays. Cherished
by seven grandsons and one great grandson, Robb Moriarty, Braden Moriarty, Tim
Moriarty, Sean Moriarty, Dennis J. Schmidt, Daniel Schmidt, Zachariah Schmidt
and Joseph Reynold Schmidt. Arrangements entrusted to the R.J. O'Shea Funeral
Home, 94 E. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, LI. Mass of Christian Burial Monday,
at 9:30AM, at St. Rosalie's Catholic Church. Interment Calverton National
Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday, 2-6PM. In lieu of flowers the
family wishes donations be made to the American Lung Assoc., 61 Broadway, New
York 10006, or online at lungusa.org.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Lazzara, Angela E.
LAZZARA-Angela E., of Farmingdale, LI, on June 16, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late Joseph. Loving mother of Robert. Adored sister of John Gallo, Lucy Bivona
and Elaine Lombardo. Also surived by many nieces and nephews. Reposing after
2PM today, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave., (Exit 28N SS
Pkwy.), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Monday, 9:45AM at Our Lady of Lourdes RC
Church, Massapequa, NY. Entombment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY.
Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday, 2-5 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Lyons, Walter J.
LYONS-Walter J. of Bay Shore, NY on June 17, 2005 in his 71st year. Beloved
husband of Barbara. Loving father of Thomas, Walter, Deborah Hodoly, Lynn
Stumpp and Dawn Broome and father-inlaw of Irene, Lisa, Vinny, Joe and Kevin.
Dear brother of Myrna Grzybowski and Patricia Bolton. Cherished grandfather of
15. Memorial Visiting Monday 7-9 PM at Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840
Wheeler Rd. (Rte 111) Hauppauge, NY where a religious service will be held
8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Jude
Childrens Research Hospital.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Mazza, Edwina M. (Memoriam)
EDWINA M. MAZZA
July 6, 1924 - June 18, 2004
First Anniversary In Heaven
We miss you and we love you more than words can ever say.
Your children,
Thomas, Michael, Dina and Edwina
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

McCartney, Mary Lou
McCARTNEY-Mary Lou on June 14, 2005. Beloved wife of George (Pete). Cherished
daughter of Mary Ann Fertig. Loving sister of Richard. Loving mother of Wendy
Adler, Valerie Rawlinson, Pete, Michael, and Sean McCartney. Devoted
grandmother of nine. Reposing at Vanella's Funeral Chapel Inc., 2860 Long
Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY, Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian
burial at St. Anthony's RC Church Oceanside, NY on Monday 9:45am. Interment at
Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday from 6/17/2005 - 6/18/2005.

Nilsen, Anna
NILSEN-Anna of Rio Rancho, NM formerly of Williston Park, NY on June 14, 2005.
Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Devoted mother of Kenneth, Thomas, Jeff,
Michael, William and the late Donald and Paul. Loving grandmother of 13 and
the late Kristian. Cherished great-grandmother of nine. Dear sister of
Maurice, Louis and the late Marie and Charles Cea. Visitation, Monday 2-5 and
79PM at Weigand Bros Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY.
Funeral Mass Tuesday 10AM At St. Aidan's RC Church. Interment, MT. ST. Mary's
Cemetery, Flushing, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

O'Brien, Sean
O'BRIEN-Sean, of Levittown, on June 16, 2005. Beloved husband of the late
Peggy. Loving father of Michael, Peggy, Patty, Sean and Bobby. Devoted
grandfather of nine. Cherished brother of Eileen Hasbrouck. Friends may call
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel,
2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 blocks east of Wantagh Pkwy). Mass Monday 11AM at St.
Bernard RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

O'Connor, John R.
O'CONNOR-John R., born on November 15, 1920 in Loretto, PA, died on Thursday
June 16, 2005 after a short illness. He was a graduate of St. Francis
University of Loretto, PA at the age of 19 and was honored as "Distinguished
Alumnus in Education" in 1990. He began his teaching career in a one-room
schoolhouse in rural Pennsylvania and a retired Jr. High School Principal in
New York City. He was a co-author of numerous textbooks including: Exploring
American History, Exploring a Changing World, Exploring American Citizenship
and many others. Several of his textbooks were also printed in braille. He was
also retired from the Air Force reserves as a Lt. Colonel. He was active in
many civil and religious organizations: Trustee of Holy Name of Mary Church
for 19 years, member St. Vincent De Paul Society, Holy Name Society, Knights
of Columbus Fr. Thomas Carroll Council, Past President to the Catholic
Interracial Council of Long Island and a member of the board of directors for
17 years, a dynamic speaker who was well known for his great sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Catherine T. Murray, and the following
children: Mary O'Connor Rogers, Kate O'Connor Frohn, Jack, Elizabeth O'Connor
Kenny, Loretta O'Connor Strack, Patricia O'Connor Kielawa, Tom, Rich, James,
Joseph and Theresa. In addition he leaves 16 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. His brother, Col. William S. O'Connor, US Army Ret. also
survives him in St. Louis, MO. Reposing at the Edward F. Lieber Funeral Homes
Inc., 9 E. Valley Stream Blvd. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Funeral Mass Monday 9:30 AM at Holy Name of Mary R.C. Church. Interment
Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the
St. Vincent de Paul Society in John's memory.
Published in Newsday from 6/17/2005 - 6/18/2005.

O'Sullivan Jr., Kevin Patrick (Memoriam)
KEVIN PATRICK O'SULLIVAN, JR.
June 18, 1960 - November 6, 1977
Happy Birthday, Dear Son
You were a very special son in
so many ways. You were kind. You
were gentle. You were all that a
son should be. We miss you and
love you with each passing day.
You had a wonderful future and it
was taken away. May the sun shine
gently on your face and may God
hold you in the palm of His hand.
Kiss Colleen and Terence for us.
Till we all are together again,
be at peace. All of our love.
Mommy, Daddy & Erin
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Pavalow, Melvin
PAVALOW-Melvin, PhD., on June 17, 2005, of Syosset. Retired Professor of
Physics from Hofstra University. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Maiuzzo).
Loving father of Carolyn and Bob Lanfear and Bruce and Florence Pavalow.
Cherished grandfather of Michelle and Fred, Scott, Sean, Brendan, Maura and
Bridget. Dear brother of Rhoda Cabot. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home,
Inc., of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Road. Visiting hours 7-9PM, Saturday only.
Leaving the funeral home, Monday, 11:00AM, to Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu
of flowers donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, LI.
Chapter, 555 Broad Hollow Road Ste. 403, Melville, NY 11747-5001.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Pipergias, Maria Margaret (Memoriam)
MARIA MARGARET PIPERGIAS
5/8/1988 - 6/19/2002
Happy Third Birthday in Heaven
You came to us on Mother's Day,
and left us on Father's Day.
Even so your're still around us
through the nine people you saved
their lives with your organs,
including your own mother!
You are greatly missed and always
remembered. Our Guardian Angel!
Love you forever, Mom and Dad.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Pipergias, Maria Margaret (Memoriam)
MARIA MARGARET PIPERGIAS
5/8/1988 - 6/19/2002
Happy Third Birthday in Heaven
You came to us on Mother's Day,
and left us on Father's Day.
Even so your're still around us
through the nine people you saved
their lives with your organs,
including your own mother!
You are greatly missed and always
remembered. Our Guardian Angel!
Love you forever, Mom and Dad.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Ramos, Nicole B. (Memoriam)
NICOLE B. RAMOS
6/18/71 - 10/30/99
Happy Birthday to
our Angel in Heaven.
Forever loved, Forever missed
Love, Mommy, Anthony, Jordan and all of your loving Family.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

San Gallo, John
SAN GALLO-John on June 13, 2005 at home under the care of a hospice with
Christine at his side. Beloved son of Mary and the late Vincent. Dear brother
of Charles, Anne Marie, Raymond, Lisa and the late Alex and Mona. He was a
dear uncle and good friend to many. There will be a Memorial Service on
Saturday, June 18, 2005, at 11:00AM at the New Covenant Church, 757 Bellmore
Ave., East Meadow, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the Claude R BoydCaratozzolo
Funeral Home, 1784 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY. (631) 667-8614.
Published in Newsday from 6/17/2005 - 6/18/2005.

Townley, Dorinda
TOWNLEY-Dorinda, "Dee", at age 74, on June 16, 2005, of Manorville. Beloved
wife of William. Loving mother of Kathleen (Bill) Weber. Dear sister of George
Dinsmore. Cherished grandmother of Michael and the late Robert (2001).
Reposing at Sinnickson's Moriches Funeral Home, 203 Main St., Center Moriches,
(County Rd.80), on Saturday, 2-4PM and Sunday, 2-4PM. Funeral Services,
Monday, June 20, 2005, at 11:45AM at Christ Lutheran Church, Center Moriches.
Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Turner, Seymour
TURNER-Seymour on June 16, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Bernice K. Loving
father of Erik, Keith and Sally. Dear brother of Harold Trigoboff. Devoted
grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Service Sunday, June 19th, 12:00
Noon, at Gutterman's Inc., 175 North Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre, NY.
For further information call Sinai Chapel, 800-446-0406.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Visalli, Rita
VISALLI-Rita on June 14, 2005 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late
Umberto "Al" Visalli and the late Carmelo Joseph Paterniti. Cherished mother
of Anthony Joseph Peterniti and his wife Ziek Paterniti, and Henry Paterniti.
Devoted grandmother of Clara Mehera Paterniti and Elena Mehera Gunn and
great-grandmother of Jason McDougald. Reposing at Joseph Farenga & Sons, 38-08
Ditmars Blvd., Astoria on Sunday, June 19, 2005 from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral
Mass Monday, June 20, 2005 at 9:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church.
Entombment St. Michael's Mausoleum.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Ward, Richard A.
WARD-Richard A. on June 16, 2005 of Seaford. Beloved husband of Constance.
Devoted father of Maura Szendey, Sean, Sheila O'Connor, Douglas and Terence.
Also survived by two loving brothers and five cherished grandchildren. Retired
Lt. Colonel US Airforce. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home,
Inc., 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford (2 traffic lights east of Rt. 135). Mass of
Christian Burial Monday 11 AM at St. William the Abbot RC Church. Interment
Calverton National Cemetery hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers,
donations to D.A.V. Northport VA Hospital, 79 Middleville Rd. Bldg. 200, Rm
B-1-36, Northport, NY 11768.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Wieber, Harold E. (Memoriam)
HAROLD E. WIEBER
6/18/35 - 6/19/03
Happy Birthday in Heaven Dad
It's been two years since you've been gone. Sometimes it feels like it's been
longer and other times it feels like only yesterday. I thank God every day for
the amazing relationship we had. I also thank him for taking your suffering
away and giving you peace. I wish you could go fishing with Austin this
Father's Day. He has so much of you in him. It's like I still have a little
part of you here. I miss you every minute of every day. I love you Dad, rest
easy, and just like Carlos and I promised, we're taking care of Mom.
Love your daughter,
Patty
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.

Wilson, Gloria (Klein)
WILSON-Gloria nee Klein 70 of Sag Harbor, formerly of East Northport, on June
13, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Mark of Castle
Rock, CO, Keith of Little Compton, RI, Scott of Summerville, SC, John of
Northport, NY and Brian of Sag Harbor, NY. Also survived by seven
grandchildren, Ashley, Chelsea, Matthew, Kyle, Kevin, Brittany and Caroline.
Visiting hours at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home, 91 Hampton St., Sag Harbor,
Saturday 7-9PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Religious service, Monday, June 20,
10AM at St. Michaels Lutheran Church, Amagansett. Interment, Calverton
National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/18/2005.