OBITS: Newsday 19 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 Alloggio, Lucretia (Grace) (Memoriam) LUCRETIA (GRACE) ALLOGGIO Happy 2nd Birthday in Heaven. We all love and miss you very much. Love, Your Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Bachman, Lillian (Koch) BACHMAN-Lillian (nee Koch), 94, a resident of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 17, 2005. Loving and beloved mother of Dr. Lillian Bachman Lacoius. A former resident of Queens and enjoyed a distinguished career in the US Attorney's Office and the Office of the Queens District Attorney. Friends may call at Frank E. Campbell, 1076 Madison Avenue at 81st Street, Sunday, June 19, 2005 7-9 PM and Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM, with a service Tuesday 11:15 AM. Interment to follow at Lutheran All Faiths Trinity Mausoleum, Queens, NY. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Berka, Ronald (Memoriam) RONALD BERKA It is 6 years and I think of you everyday. I will love you forever and someday we will be together. Your Loving wife Valerie Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Bitume, Frank (Memoriam) FRANK BITUME Dear Daddy, Happy Fathers Day We love you and miss you more and more everyday. You were a wonderful Father. All of our love forever, Lucy, Fifi, Rosemarie, Linda, Larz, Dominick, and Ann. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Calamia, John (Memoriam) JOHN CALAMIA 11/15/1915 - 8/17/2002 Dad Happy Father's Day. Love & Miss you, Caroline. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Capuano Sr., Joseph (Memoriam) JOSEPH CAPUANO SR. Dear Dad, Another year has come and gone. My love for you is still so strong. I miss you so much from day to day. Your still my Hero Old & Gray. Love you always, Your son Joe Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Curylo, Bob (Memoriam) BOB CURYLO Happy 1st Fathers Day in Heaven. Love, Janine, Bobby, Trent & Torye. Bob, Dawn, Bobby, Christi. Eric, & Your Loving Wife Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Diamond, William J. (Memoriam) WILLIAM J. DIAMOND 11th Father's Day in Heaven 10/18/54 - 8/30/94 Forever in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. Kiss and hugs my dad, and our grandpa. Love Janet, Michael, and Kristin Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Dioguardi, Rosemary DIOGUARDI-Rosemary nee Lester on June 14, 2005 at her home in Florida. Devoted wife of Larry Lester. Adored mother of Debra, Lauren and Annette. Grandmother of Johnathan, Erica, Elisa Blake. Brother of Dominick, daughter of the late John and Annette. Miss you and love you forever. Arrangements handled by Fred Hunter's Funeral Home, FL. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Dominguez, Linda (Memoriam) LINDA DOMINGUEZ 4/27/1952 - 6/19/2002 Third Anniversary in Heaven We little new that morning, God was going to call your name, in life we loved you dearly and in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide. And all though we can not see you. You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and now nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain we link again. Love forever Bob & Steve Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Dovi, Claudia CLAUDIA DOVI MARCH 12, 1970 - MAY 23, 2005 From Nevada, originally from Greenlawn. Daughter of Luis and Millie Dovi. Sister of Nancy. Mother to Christopher, Michael and Evan. Mass, June 22, 2005, 7:30 PM, St. Hugh's R.C. Church, Huntington Station. Published in Newsday from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005. Drewes, Eleanor T. DREWES-Eleanor T., on June 16, 2005, of Hauppauge. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear sister of Anne Drost and Catherine B. Regnell. Also survived by her loving niece and nephews. Reposing at the Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home Inc., 17 Manor Road, Smithtown. Mass of Resurrection, Tuesday, 11:15AM at St. Patrick's RC Church, Smithtown. Cremation Private. Visitation hours, Monday, 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Dwyer, James V. DWYER-James V., 83 years old on June 18, 2005. Reunited with his beloved wife of 55 years Muriel and eldest son James J. Survived by his children Diane, Joanne, Patricia, William and Hugh, his sisters Jeanne and Lorraine and grandchildren Kate, Jack, Danny and Josie. Visiting at N.F. Walker, Inc., 2039 Merrick Ave., Merrick Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass at R.C. Church of the Sacred Heart Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 9:45 AM. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Falvo, Anthony FALVO-Anthony originally from Garden City Park, Born on November 2,1920 in Italy and peacefully passed away on June 11th in Lewisville, TX after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He came to America at 16 and settled in New Britain, Conn. October 1942 he joined the US Army. Her served with Company 1, 389th Infantry Regiment as a Heavy Mortar Crewman. He was involved in the Southern Philippines and Luzon Landings. He was honorably dishcarged on January 13, 1946. On June 29, 1946 he married Marie Piraini, and moved to Long Island where they lived for 55 years. He was a proud WWII veteran. He was an avid gardener and Yankee Fan. Preceded in death by parents, Bruno and Elizabeth Falvo, sister Yolanda Mariano and brother Paul Falvo. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marie Falvo; son Bruno Falvo and his wife Jane; son Anthony Falvo and his wife Kathie; daughter Susan Schabel and her husband Bob; a sister Theresa Malena and her husband Joe; borther Mario Falvo and his wife Nancy; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be at 11:00am on Monday, June 20th, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorial Service at Hearthstoen Assisted Living on Tuesday, 1PM. In lieu of flowers donations to VFW. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. George, Thomas (Memoriam) THOMAS GEORGE Happy 1st Fathers Day in Heaven. Dad there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you. I love you. Chris, Jeff, Taylor, Jagger Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Hannan, Helen HANNAN-Helen, 88, of Fort Meyers, FL, on June 16, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of Janice L. Monaco (Richard) of Fort Myers, and Patricia Block (Richard) of Hempstead. Dear sister of Agnes Waarst. Proud grandmother of the late Peter. Visitation at Hartnett Funeral Home, 561 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale, Monday only 10-11AM. Interment following at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005. Howard, John Rudy (Memoriam) JOHN - RUDY - HOWARD Always in our Thoughts, Forever in our Hearts. Your Loving Family Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Jimenez, Gumercindo (Memoriam) GUMERCINDO JIMENEZ 1/13/17 - 4/15/05 In memory of our father who we love and miss more each day. Happy First Father's Day in Heaven. Lots of hugs and kisses from your loving wife, 6 children and17 grandchildren. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Keifer, Patricia Ann (Ryan) KEIFER-Patricia Ann (nee Ryan), 44 years old, formerly of St. James, passed away suddenly on June 12th, 2005 in Kai Lua, Kona, Hawaii. A private service was held in Hawaii. Beloved wife of Kenneth, loving daughter and daughter-in-law, devoted sister, adored aunt, and precious friend to many. Please make donations in her memory to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Published in Newsday from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005. Kominos, Irene P. KOMINOS-Irene P., on June 16, 2005, of Pompano Beach, FL, formerly of Rockville Centre and Oceanside, LI. Beloved mother of Philip A. (Jamie) and dear grandmother of Zabrina Kominos. Fond sister of Ethel Prussman. Reposing at the Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, 2-4 and 7-9PM Tuesday. Funeral Mass, 10AM Wednesday at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre. Interment, Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, LI. Published in Newsday from 6/19/2005 - 6/21/2005. Krill Sr., James F. (Memoriam) JAMES F. KRILL, SR Dad, no one can fill your shoes, no one can fill my heart. Happy Father's Day! Love Always, Holly XOX Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Leggett, William Leigh LEGGETT-William Leigh, 90, of Albany peacefully at home on December 18, 2004. He was born July 1, 1914 in Bronx, NY. He was a long time resident of West Babylon, NY and was a Master Butcher for A & P Co. and Hills Brothers. He is survived by his loving daughters, Carole Maiwald of Albany, NY, and Ginny Levy of Phoenix, AZ, six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Internment will be at Pinelawn National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Ave., Pinelawn, NY, on June 21, 2005 at 1PM. Family and friends are welcome to attend the services. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Loysch, George (Memoriam) GEORGE LOYSCH Someone so loved is not forgotten. Happy Father's Day in Heaven! Love, Your Family Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Lucas, Josephine Mary Trojnar LUCAS-Josephine Mary Trojnar, "Jo", 89, formerly of Levittown, NY died on Monday, May 2, 2005 in Raleigh, NC. A native of Brooklyn, NY, she was born on September 4, 1915 to the late Wladyslaw and Agatha Moryl Trojnar. In addition to her parents, Jo is preceded in death by her husband, John F. Lucas. Surviving are her daughter, Joan M. McDermott of Raleigh, NC; son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Maryann Lucas of Yorktown, VA; grandchildren, Deborah A. McDermott of Durham, NC, Kathryn A. McDermott of Raleigh, NC, Thomas J. Lucas, William J. Lucas, and Jenna N. Lucas all of Yorktown, VA. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, Levittown, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216, In Memory of Josephine Lucas. Published in Newsday from 6/19/2005 - 6/22/2005. Maes, Ann Margaret MAES-Ann Margaret, age 37, of South Huntington, NY on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at her home. Funeral services were held Saturday June 11, 2005 at the Mankato Mortuary Chapel, in Mankato, MN. Ann is survived by her parents, Rhea and Rene Maes of Mankato, MN., eight brothers & sisters and their families and her dear friend James Creegan of Lindenhurst. She was a music teacher at Hicksville High School. Published in Newsday from 6/19/2005 - 6/23/2005. Maglione, John (Memoriam) JOHN MAGLIONE 1/9/1941 - 2/27/2005 Happy 1st Fathers Day in Heaven It's been almost 4 months since God called you home and broke our hearts with a pain we never felt before. You are loved and will always be with us in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Till were together again, Hugs and Kisses, Your Loving Family. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Manara, Maxine (Memoriam) MAXINE MANARA IN LOVING MEMORY 1ST ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN Dear Mom, "God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you, and whispered "Come to me". With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fall away. Although we couldn't bear to loose you, we could not ask you to stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands laid to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, that he only takes the best". One year has gone by so quickly since God took you home. Not a day goes by that we do not think of you or miss you. We know you are around us all the time helping guide us in the right direction. So for now as we sleep, and as the tears run down our faces, we shall dream of all the memories of us together until we meet at the gates of heaven for you to open. Loving you always and forever, Your husband Teddy, and your sons, Michael and David. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Manganaro, Gary (Memoriam) GARY MANGANARO We think of you everyday and miss you very much. Your Loving sisters, Valerie & Renay Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Michelson, Allan S. (Memoriam) ALLAN S. MICHELSON 12/27/17 - 9/1/90 Happy Father's Day my Darling Dad Not having you here causes me to feel sad. Dad, this Father's Day, please welcome to your Heavens Robert Ray Wright Sr. I hope the two of you are happy knowing your daughter and son are very much in love and we miss and love our Dads. With all my love, Michele Bonni Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Mullen, Harry (Memoriam) HARRY MULLEN 8/27/19 - 12/26/02 Happy 3rd Father's Day in Heaven! Thank you for the wonderful memories. We love and miss you more as each day passes. 'Til we meet again, rest, Dad. Love, Your Family Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. O'Connell, Maurice J. "Mo" O'CONNELL-Maurice J. "MO" of Central Islip, NY on June 17, 2005 in his 88th year. Devoted husband of the late Marcella. Beloved father of Patricia (Michael) Clancy, Richard (Joann) O'Connell, Thomas O'Connell and Kelly (Jack) Bothwell. Grandfather of Richard and Thomas O'Connell and Gina (Anthony) Senft, and great-grandfather of Anthony and Dominic Senft. Proud US Army Veteran of WWII serving in the Philippines. Retired from CISH after 37 years. Member of the American Legion and Central Islip Fire Department. Former member of the Central Islip School Board (59-76), Eastern Suffolk Boces Board (76-95), Suffolk County Planning Commission (71-92), the Islip Planning Board (62-02) and the Over The Hill Breakfast Club. Reposing Moloney Funeral Home, 130 Carleton Ave., Central Islip where a religious service will be held Monday evening. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:45 AM at St. John of God R.C. Church, Central Islip. Interment following St. John of God Cemetery, Central Islip. Visiting Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Peck, Helen P. PECK-Helen P. of Spring Hill, FL (formerly of Freeport) on June 16, 2005. Loving mother of Robert, Joseph and Lena, and Wendy and Vincent Segreto. Dear sister of Richard Rowe. Also survived by five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark Inc., Funeral Home, 110 Pine Street (corner So. Ocean Ave.), Freeport. Funeral Tuesday 9 AM. Interment Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Visiting Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorial gifts to the Freeport United Methodist Church would be appreciated. Published in Newsday from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005. Pederson, Jack W. PEDERSON-Jack W. of Medford (formerly of Freeport) on June 17, 2005. Loving husband of the late Jeannette and former husband of Jerri Reid. Dear father of Marian Pederson-Grover, Jeri Plouzek, Carl, Jay Tranchina, Eric, Matthew and the late Jeanene Schussler. Also survived by eleven grandchildren. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine Street (Corner So. Ocean Ave.), Freeport. Funeral Tuesday 12 noon. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. Visiting Sunday 2-5PM only. No visitation Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation or to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Pomatico, Louis (Memoriam) LOUIS POMATICO We honor you in our hearts and cherished memories on this Father's Day. Your loving children, grandchildren, Joey, Fifi, and Marietta Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Russo, Frank RUSSO-Frank, surrounded by his loving family, succumbed to a long, courageous battle with ALS on June 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Lu. Devoted father of Frank Jr., LuAnn, Robert, son-in-law Roger and daughter-in-law Julie. Loving Poppy of Giavana, Matt, Sheri, Frankie, Diana, Corrine, Jessica, Serena, Roger and great granddaughter Talia. Retired NYC fireman of Eng. Co. 320. Served with the USMC from 1956-1958. He passed as he lived with dignity, grace and bravery, while always loving and protecting his family. Laid to rest in Calverton National Cemetery on June 17, 2005. Published in Newsday from 6/19/2005 - 6/21/2005. Seibert, Christopher J. (Memoriam) CHRISTOPHER J. SEIBERT 4/18/71 - 6/19/85 My dear son Chris-my shining star wherever you are. With twenty years of sadness, I remember this day. You were such a loving son and brother, so full of life with a smile for all. You asked for so little and gave so much. All of my memories and love for you will never die as I recall the moment I kissed you goodbye. You will always be in my heart. Forever loved, forever missed, forever 14. Give Daddy a kiss from all of us. Loving you always, Mommy Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Semione Sr., Anthony P. SEMIONE-Anthony P. Sr., of Elmont on June 17, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Lucy. Dear father of Anthony P. Jr., Joanne Luckman, Alice Borden and the late Lucille. Dear brother of Mary Coluzzi. Cherished grandfather of eight. Loving great-grandfather of six. Reposing at the Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, today and Monday 2-5 and 7-10 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 9:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul R.C. Church, Elmont. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005. Shapiro, Herbert (Memoriam) REMEMBERING YOU HERBERT SHAPIRO July 27, 1935 - June 19, 2000 You never had a second chance, but your first was filled with laughter, humor and joy. We were fortunate to have you for 65 years. Rest in Peace. Love, Your Family. Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005. Squitieri, Alan (Alfonso) SQUITIERI-Alan (Alfonso), age 92, at his home in Gainesville, Florida on June 10, 2005. Born in Italy, Alfonso came to the United States when he was four years old. He was a developer of malls. He had built more than 40 shopping centers, one being "The Oaks Mall" in Gainesville and was the owner of two Jaguar dealerships in New Jersey. He began his career as an elevator operator and had to take his daughter Grace to work with him because of financial problems. Grace likens him to Don Quixote; he was always striving for the big dream. Alfonso is survived by his 72 year old daughter Grace (Amelia) Brandi of Oceanside, New York-her six children, Danette, Danny, Darlene, Dennis, Dawn and Douglas and also 14 grandchildren (Al's great grandchildren). There are also members of the family from other marriages, Dennis of Guttenberg, New Jersey, Sandy of Gainesville, Florida, Christopher (deceased), and also a sister Rose Puglia of Gainesville, Florida. Published in Newsday from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005. Suridis, James (Memoriam) JAMES SURIDIS 5/13/27 - 6/19/01 4th Anniversary in Heaven Think of Him as Living in the Hearts Of those he touched. For nothing Loved Is ever lost and He Was loved so much. In our Hearts Forever, Your Loving Family Published in Newsday on 6/19/2005.