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Badanes, Sidney A.
BADANES-Sidney A, on June 19, 2005. Devoted husband of the late Martha. Loving
father of Robin, Bruce (Katy), Jane Peschansky (Cliff), David (Lori) and Carol
Cosman (Glen). Beloved brother of Sylvia Blanck. Adored grandfather of Lauren,
Jacob, Zachary, Hope and Kate. Services Tuesday 10AM at I.J. Morris Inc., 46
Greenwich Street, Hempstead, NY. Interment, New Montefiore Cemetery.
Donations, may be made to The American Kidney Foundation.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Bitume, Frank (Memoriam)
FRANK BITUME
Happy Fathers Day In Heaven
I miss you everyday
more and more.
All of my love forever, Connie
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

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 6/21/2005.

Bizzios, Bobby (Memoriam)
BOBBY BIZZIOS
3/20/41 - 6/21/02
Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Missed beyond belief-
remembered with love. Always cherished - never forgotten.
Your loving sister Gerri and family.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Buturla, Carl
BUTURLA-Carl, F., age 91, died June 18, 2005 of Albertson. Beloved husband of
Stella. Loving father of Marcella Buturla and Carol Calabrese. Devoted
grandfather of Scott and Greg Calabrese. Cherished great grandfather of Sam
and Seth Calabrese. Fond father-in-law of James Calabrese. Family will receive
friends at the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, Inc. 75 Mineola Avenue, Monday 7-9
and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Albertson VFW Post 5253 Services Tuesday at 3PM at
Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10AM St. Aidan's RC Church Williston
Park. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Calamia, John (Memoriam)
JOHN CALAMIA
11/15/1915 - 8/17/2002
Dad Happy Father's Day.
Love & Miss you, Caroline.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

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 6/21/2005.

Carbain, Agnes C. (Coleman)
CARBAIN-Agnes C. (nee Coleman) on June 20, 2005 at the age of 82. Beloved wife
of George. Loving mother of Joseph (Noreen), Anne (Taka), Jane and the late
Frances. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Emika and Arisa. Dear sister of
Margaret Egan. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the
Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Avenue, Floral Park, NY. Funeral
Mass Thursday 10:00AM at Our Lady of Victory RC Church. Interment Holy Rood
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Castro, Catherine
CASTRO-Catherine on June 19, 2005 in her 96th year after a long and healthy
life. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Castro. Loving mother of John (Mary
Rose) and Andrew (Pamela A.) Cherished grandmother of Andrea, Peter and
Nicholas. Friends may call at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home 125 Hillside
Ave., New Hyde Park, NY Tuesday 7-9:30PM. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday
9:45AM at Our Lady of the Snows Church in Floral Park. Interment Mt. St.
Mary's Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Commander, Anita
COMMANDER-Anita of N. Palm Beach, FL, formally of Selden, NY on June 11, 2005
in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of George, loving mother of Bradford and
Victoria Lane, grandmother of Simon. A memorial service was held on June 13 in
Florida.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Conroy, Terence
CONROY-Terence, of Hempstead and Las Vegas, on June 19, 2005 (former Hempstead
Salvation Army and Uniondale High School basketball player; Blue Mountain Hall
of Fame; graduate of Pacific University, Oregon). Beloved husband of Mary
Conroy. Father of Jackie, Lori, Christina, and Amanda. Also survived by 8
grandchildren. Loving son of Dorothy (nee Livingston) and the late Joseph L.
Conroy. Dear brother of Jack, Dave, Joe, Donald, Sheila, Brian, Noreen Ryan,
Tom, James, Danny, Dorothy Rule, and the late Eddie. Seventeen nieces and
nephews and many cousins. Friends may call at the Howard E. Williams, Inc.
Funeral Home, 181 Greenwich St., Hempstead. Visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9 PM on
Wednesday and Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 AM, Friday at Our Lady
of Loretto R.C. Church, Hempstead. Interment following at Holy Rood Cemetery,
Westbury, N.Y. Donations can be made to the Hempstead Salvation Army Biddy
Basketball, Attn.: Don Ryan, 65 Atlantic Ave., Hempstead, NY 11550.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

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 6/21/2005.

Deery, Freida (Layer)
DEERY-Freida (nee Layer), on June 17, 2005. Beloved wife of Henry H. Dear
mother of James E. and Dennis J. Loving sister of Catherine Layer and Margaret
Hughes. Also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mass
of Christian Burial, 10am Wednesday, St. Isidore Church, Riverhead.
Arrangements entrusted to the McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Douglas, John E.
DOUGLAS-John E., of Massapequa Park, on June 20, 2005. Beloved husband of
Ruth. Devoted father and father-in-law of Jim and Arlene, Jack and Diane, Bill
and Pat, Nancy and Charlie Bacon, and Kerri and Chris Moccia. Fond brother and
brother-in-law of Bud and Sis and Pete and Ethel. Cherished grandfather of
fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. The family will receive
friends Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5PM and 7-9:30PM at the McCourt & Trudden
Funeral Home, Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral mass Thursday
10:45AM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mesothelioma Research
Foundation of America, 5116 Corsa Avenue, Suite 203, Westlake Village,
California 91362.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Durkin, Mary Elizabeth
DURKIN-Mary Elizabeth, on June 20, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John E.
Durkin. Loving mother of John, Robert and Carol. Devoted grandmother of
John-Albert, William, Henry, Charles Margaritis and Adrian Windsor-Durkin.
Cherished mother-in-law of Diane and Albert Margaritis and Elizabeth Windsor.
In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset,
Tuedsay 7-9PM and Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10AM St.
Mary's RC Church, Roslyn, NY. Interment, Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Giardina, Leona A.
GIARDINA-Leona A., 80, of Hickory Hills, White Haven died Friday at Butler
Valley Manor, in Drums. Born in Wilkes-Barre she was the daughter of the late
Michael Kozlowski. For more than 30 years she lived in Hicksville, NY where
she was a self employed beautician in various towns in that area. She was a
Roman Catholic and a member of the Women's Auxillary of White Haven VFW Post #
6615. She is survived by her husband Albert of White Haven one son, Alan
Giardina and his wife Irene of Florida. Funeral services will be held in Fort
Lauderale, Florida.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Holohan Sr., Raymond T.
HOLOHAN-Raymond T. Sr., 84, of Weston, FL on June 18, 2005. Mr. Holohan is
survived by his loving wife Lois Calamari Holohan, his children Raymond and
Carol Holohan, Lenore Gipp and MaryEllen Holohan, and his step-children
Valerie and Vincent Zaleski, Diane and Brian Coleman, Jody and John Calamari.
He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was
predeceased by his loving first wife Eleanor Brennan Holohan and his grandson,
Sean Gipp. Mr. Holohan served honorably in WWII in the Pacific. 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 Tuesday from 2-4PM and
7-9PM. A Mass will be held on Wednesday 9:45AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Church Chapel in Patchogue, NY. Interment to follow in Long Island National
Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Ibert, Dorothy J.
IBERT-Dorothy J., of South Hempstead on June 19, 2005. Beloved wife of
Franklin. Dear sister of Anne Jacobs. Reposing, Towers Funeral Home Inc., Long
Beach and Foxhurst Rds., Oceanside, LI, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Service, 8:15
pm. Interment, Greenfield Cemetery, leaving Funeral home Wednesday 10 am.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Incalcatera, Helen
INCALCATERA-Helen, on June 20, 2005, of New Hyde Park, N.Y. Beloved wife of
the late Joseph. Loving mother of Ben (Eileen), Joseph (JoAnn), Joann
(Walter). Cherished grandma of Dawn, Scott, Heather, Joseph and Christine.
Great-grandmother to Sarah and Ryan. Friends may visit on Wednesday 2-4:30
P.M. and 7-9:30 P.M. at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Rd., New
Hyde Park, N.Y. Relgious Service will be at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home,
9:30 A.M. on Thursday, with interment to follow at Linden Hill Methodist
Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Kamerer Jr., Fred (Memoriam)
In Loving Memory
FRED KAMERER, JR.
2/16/61 - 6/21/97
Beloved and adored son and
cherished brother. Today is your eighth anniversary in Heaven.
Miss you even more than the first day you left us. You and your father are
missed every minute of the day. All my love.
Your broken hearted Mom,
Fran, and Jimbo.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Kaminski, Mary A.
KAMINSKI-Mary A., lifelong resident of Port Jefferson Station, on June 15,
2005, in her 84th year. Loving devoted mother and best friend to Charles.
Loving mother of the late Joseph, Jr. Dear grandmother of Jaimie. Wife of the
late Joseph, Sr. Also survived by sisters Virgina and Anna and brother John.
She was a founding member of the Terryville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a very special person who will be greatly missed. Arrangements
entrusted to the Casimir Funeral Home, Port Jefferson Station, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Kiely, Ronald J.
KIELY-Ronald J., of East Northport, NY, on June 19, 2005. Beloved husband of
the late Betty Kiely. Loving father of Terry Frohlich and her husband Bill,
Debbie Catalano and her husband Kenny, Sherry Kiely, Carolyne Gangitano and
her husband Anthony, Betty D'Amato and her husband Stephen, Ronald Kiely and
Steven Kiely. Cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren. Dear brother of
Patricia Winant and Maureen Pisano. Visiting Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-5
and 7-9PM at the Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport.
Funeral mass Friday 10:45AM at St. Matthew R.C. Church, Dix Hills, NY.
Interment St. Philip Neri Cemetery, East Northport, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

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.

LaBella, Ralph G.
LaBELLA-Ralph G., Sr. of Locust Valley, NY on June 19, 2005 at the age of 84.
Beloved husband of Jane (Nee Cayot). Loving father of Jane Baer (Thomas), Anne
Siegel, Robert, James (Christine), John and the late Ralph G., Jr. Cherished
grandfather of 17. Dear brother of Joseph, Mary Skinner, and the late
Salvatore, Jr. and Louise Czarniecki. Visiting, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4:30
and 7-9 pm, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY 11545.
Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 9:30 am, St. Hyacinth Church, Glen Head, NY.
Interment, Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, NY. Contributions may be
made to Grenville Baker Boys and Girls Club, 135 Forest Ave., Locust Valley,
NY 11560 or Cancer Research Institute, National Headquarters, 681 5th Ave.,
New York, NY 100224209.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

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.

Maguire, Sean P.
MAGUIRE-Sean P. of Central Islip, suddenly on June 18, 2005 in his 44th year.
Beloved son of the late Edward and Lillian. Fond brother of Michael Maguire
(Tara) and Kathleen Puglise (and the late Philip). Cherished uncle of Timothy
and Ryan Maguire. Reposing at Thomas P. Walsh Funeral Home, Inc., 60 Carleton
Avenue (2.5 miles north exit 43A - S.S. Pkwy), Central Islip, NY. Religious
Service Tuesday evening. Funeral Mass, Wednesday at 9:45am in St. John of God
Church, Central Islip. Interment following in St. John of God Cemetery. Family
will receive friends today 2-4 and 7-9pm.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

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 6/21/2005.

Miele, Marie C.
MIELE-Marie C., Age 88 of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., formerly of Bronx,
N.Y. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Grace and Emil
Fornatora. Cherished grandmother of Nicole. Devoted sister of Joseph Pasqua
and the late Thomas Pasqua. Dear aunt of Patricia Ashley and Susan Kipp.
Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, New
York. Visiting, Wednesday 2:004:00 and 7:00-9:30 p.m. Funeral Mass, Thursday
at Infant Jesus R.C. Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Pinelawn
Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Mulcahy, June M.
MULCAHY-June M. on June 20, 2005 of Flushing, NY. Wife of the late Joseph.
Daughter of the late Harry P. and Marie Morr. Beloved mother of Susan (Dennis)
Dietrich, Joanne (Don) Hardina, Joseph (Clarice) Mulcahy and Allison (Jory)
Grief. Dear brother of Harry (Rosemary) Morr and Patricia (Leonard) Calone and
the late Carol LaBella. Fond grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 5.
Reposing, Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, Tuesday
7-9 pm, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass, 9:30 am Thursday, at the
Church of the Ascension, 71 N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, LI.
Interment, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Murray, Marion A.
MURRAY-Marion A., formerly of North Bellmore, on June 19, 2005. Beloved wife
of the late James. Devoted sister of the late Oliver Fredericks. Also survived
by many loving nieces and nephews. Retired nursing supervisor at Winthrop
University Hospital. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin Ave. at 12th
St., Garden City, 7-9pm Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial at The Church of St.
Barnabas the Apostle, Bellmore, Wednesday 9:45 am.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Narracci, Bartholomeo "Buddy"
NARRACCI-Bartholomeo "Buddy", of Huntington Station, on June 19, 2005. Beloved
husband of the late Mildred. Loving father of Toni Pappalardo, Gary, Robin
George, Claude, and Bart. Cherished grandfather of Mellina, Matthew, Claude,
Steven, Bart, and Isabella. Dear brother of Anthony, Salvatore, Betty Amabile,
Robert, and the late Michael. Visitation today and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at
the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc. 1380 New York Ave., Huntington Station,
NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 9:45AM at St. Patrick's RC Church.
Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations to St.
Jude Childrens's Reseach Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Neilson, Robert T.
NEILSON-Robert T. of Sebastian, FL, formerly of Islip, LI on June 17, 2005.
Beloved companion of Carol A. Smith. Cherished cousin of James C. and Patricia
Jones. Adored friend of Barbara and John Briscoe. Reposing at the Fredrick J.
Chapey and Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 mile west
of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian
Burial, St. Mary's RC Church, East Islip, LI, Thursday, 9:45am. Interment Gate
of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4:30 and
79:30pm.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Offenheiser, Eileen P.
OFFENHEISER-Eileen P., of Southold, LI on June 18, 2005. Beloved wife of
Raymond C. Offenheiser. Loving mother of Raymond C., Jr. and Joseph W. Fond
sister of Rosemary Maass and Margaret Dassau. Cherished grandmother of five.
Friends may call at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes, Inc. 51400 Route 25,
Southold (19 mi. east of LIE, exit 73) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Liturgy
of Christian Burial, Wednesday 10AM in St. Patrick's R.C. Church in Southold.
Father George Michell, Celebrant. Interment St. Patrick's R.C. Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Paulsen, Clare E.
PAULSEN-Clare E., at age 90, of Boca Raton, Fl, formerly of Cambria Heights,
NY, on June 19, 2005. Clare was a long time resident of Cambria Heights, NY
and parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. In the 1970's Clare moved to Boca
Lakes in Boca Raton, Fl and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
Beloved wife of the late Frank E. Paulsen. Loving mother of four surviving
daughters, Carol Geshlider, Lorraine Fallon, Joan Colantuoni and Marian
Paulsen, two deceased daughters Dorothy Farmer and Clare Colantuoni, one
deceased son Lt. Gerard Paulsen, killed in Vietnam in 1969. Cherished
grandmother of Elizabeth Hall, James Farmer, Jennifer Russell, Thomas Fallon,
Patricia Rodrigues, Lisa Cochran, Robert Colantuoni and Daniel Colantuoni and
the late Gerard Clarke, Clare Ann Farmer and Lori Ann Fallon. Adored
great-grandmother of Kristina , Maggie, Kaitlyn, Olivia, Lauren, Sabrina,
Abigail, Erica and Joseph Thomas. Fond sisterin-law to Anne and Robert
Herrschaft, Dorothy Paulsen and Margaret White. Beloved aunt to nieces and
nephews of the Paulsen, Herrschaft, White, Tangel and Pyle families. In
addition to her loving family, Clare leaves behind a multitude of friends who
loved her wit, energy and generosity. Clare's greatest strength was her deep
and abiding faith. Clare will be missed by all, but forever in our hearts.
Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East
Main Str. (1/2 mile west of the SS Parkway, exit 45W). Celebration of the
Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Mary's RC Church, East Islip, LI Friday,
9:45AM. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park Pinelawn, LI. Visiting, Wednesday and
Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Pomatico, Sara (Memoriam)
SARA POMATICO
Anniversary in Heaven
God took you six years ago,but
you live on forever in our hearts.
Your loving children
and granchildren.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Pomatico, Sara (Memoriam)
SARA POMATICO
6th Anniversary in Heaven
Sara, we shared a special bond
between us. There's not a day that
goes by we don't miss you.
We treasure all memories of you.
We Love You. Broken-Hearted
brother, Joey, sisters, Fifi and
Marietta, nieces and nephews.
Kiss Mommy, Happy Father's Day, Frankie and Louie.
So Dearly Loved and Missed.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Reid, Steven A.
REID-Steven A., 75, Community Activist. Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long
Island, Steven A. Reid was no stranger to longtime residents and young people
of the Bay Shore-Brentwood area. Wherever he traveled and with whomever he
met, Steve would strike up a conversation, making many wonder if everyone were
his friend. A man of many talents, friends and neighbors often stopped by for
visits hoping to get one of his home cooked meals. Steve also loved traveling
and was often the sole driver for long trips and many miles. Because of his
love of fishing, many young people have enjoyed his company and teaching
skills. He just enjoyed life and people. Steven Alfred Reid was born in 1929,
along with his twin sister Irene. They were the second set of twins to a
family of seven siblings. Steven and his twin sister were moved to Bay Shore
early in life and were reared by their godparents, Steven and Grace Cuffie.
Graduated from Bay Shore High School, Steve worked at Pilgrim Psychiatric
Center for more than twentyfive years before his retirement in 1985. Always
active, he continued to keep himself busy by working for the Brentwood School
District and We Transport Company, where he continued to spread his cheer and
hard work ethic to others. After his retirement from all of his jobs, he
volunteered his services at OUR PLACE, a recreational facility for the
developmentally disabled. Steve had advised his family that he wanted them to
remember the good times and especially the family gatherings when he should
leave them. Besides his devoted wife and companion, Mary Reid, also a
community activist, he is survived by a son, Karl Holmes of Bay Shore, and two
daughters: Stefanie Stevens of Georgia, and Stacey Powell of Brightwaters,
their spouses and children; his twin sister, Irene Darrell of Virginia;
brother, Ronald Reid of Uniondale; mother-in-law, Mamie Holmes of Bay Shore;
and many other relatives and friends. Having become very attached to the
clients of OUR PLACE, where he was affectionately known as GRANDPA REID,
Steven Reid wanted to make sure that these services were available for many
years to come. Therefore, the family respectfully requests that, in lieu of
flowers, donations be made to OUR PLACE, the SOCIAL CLUB, 1450 Potters Blvd.,
Bay Shore, NY 11706. The wake and Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June
21, 2005, at the First Baptist Church of Bay Shore, 175 Second Avenue, Bay
Shore, NY 11706. Wake will be 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral service will follow
at 11:30 AM. Interment will be at Pinelawn Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Romeo, Joseph Louis
ROMEO-Joseph Louis, on June 19, 2005, of Hicksville, N.Y. Loving son of Louis
and Nanette Romeo. Dear brother of Leonard Romeo, Thomas Romeo, and Mary-Jo
Joyce. Reposing at the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Hwy. (Rt.
347), Port Jefferson Station, L.I. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral
Service, 8PM Thursday, at O.B. Davis. Cremation private.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

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.

Ryan, Mary J. (Moran)
RYAN-Mary J. (nee Moran) of Bayside, NY. native of Glenamoy, CO. Mayo, Ireland
on June 17, 2005. Beloved wife of Michael J. Ryan. Devoted mother of Dawn,
Kevin and his wife Holly, Brendan and Matthew. Adored grandmother of Connor,
Kaylan, Kevin and Tyler. Cherished sister to her eight sisters and three
brothers. Loving stepmother to Geraldine and Jimmy, Michael and Pam, Thomas
and Suzanne, Kieran and Jen, Kevin and Megan. Also survived by numerous nieces
and nephews. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at Weigand Bros.
Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave. Williston Park, NY. Funeral Mass Thursday 11:15
AM at St. Aidan's RC Church, 505 Willis Ave. Williston Park, NY. Entombment
Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's
Memory may be made to Schneider Children's Hospital at Long Island Jewish
Medical Center Hematology / Oncology Dept. 269-01 76th Ave. New Hyde Park, NY
11042 would be deeply appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Schoonejans, Edna I.
SCHOONEJANS-Edna I., of Huntington, on June 20, 2005. Beloved wife of Emil J.
Devoted mother of Lynn, Laura and Mitchell. Cherished grandmother of Coral,
and dear sister of Eugene Statter. Visitation Wednesday 2-5 and 79pm at the
A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc., 1380 New York Ave., Huntington Station.
Religious Service, 8pm Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations to American
Heart Association, Diabetes Foundation and St. Mary's Hospital, Hoboken, N.J.,
would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Smith, Charles K.
SMITH-Charles K., (Ken) at the age of 72, passed of cancer on June 19, 2005. A
life-long resident of East Norwich. He will be deeply missed by his wife Joan,
his daughter Kirsten and her husband Greg Navin, his step-son Cavan O'Grady,
and three grandchildren Connor, Cooper, and Samantha Navin. He also leaves
behind numerous friends and golf partners at Island Hills Golf Club of
Sayville and the Palm Beach National Golf Club, in Lake Worth, FL. Ken proudly
served his country during the Korean War. He was a Member of the East Norwich
Fire Company, and was a member of the Benevolent Association. He also served
his community, first as a Cove Neck Police Officer; he then joined the Old
Brookville Police Department which he served for 41 years. The last 14 years
of his career as Chief of the Department. Ken was also an accomplished and
award winning watercolorist. He taught water color painting at the Doubleday
Babcock Senior Center to "His kids", and at the Lake Worth Recreation Center
in Lake Worth, FL. Among his other artistic creations, he designed visual aids
for his wife's students with dyslexia. In addition he illustrated political
satire cartoons for the Glen Cove Gold Coast Gazette. Ken was also a gifted
Ballroom dancer inspiring many others to take lessons. He was also quite proud
when he graduated from SUNY Old Westbury in 2001 at the age of 67. Visiting at
the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc., 293 South Street, Oyster Bay,
Wednesday and Thursday 3-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Service, Friday, 10:00AM at the
Brookville Reformed Church. Interment to follow, Locust Valley Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
Published in Newsday from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005.

Spitale, Anna (Anzalone)
SPITALE-Anna (nee Anzalone) on June 20, 2005, in her 107th year, died at her
daughter Catherine's home in Greenlawn. Born in Sicily on August 31, 1898.
Wife of the late Pasquale. Devoted mother of Constance (George) Mazza, the
late Angelo Spitale and his wife Rosalie, and Catherine (Anthony) Verdi.
Beloved to her ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and two
great-great granddaughters. Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5
Laurel Avenue, Northport, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday 11 AM
at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery,
Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Tappe, William D.
TAPPE-William D., 98, on June 17, 2005 in Florida. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he
lived in Florida for 32 years coming from Queens Village, NY and living in
Tamarac before moving to Port St. Lucie. He was a Past Master of Queens
Village Masonic Lodge #1046 and a member of Jamaica Queens Village Lodge #546.
Predeceased by wives Marion A. Tappe and Marie Tappe. Survivors include his
son William of Commack, NY and daughter Marion Kelly of St. Lucie West,
Florida, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Burial at a later date in
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Votruba, Charles
VOTRUBA-Charles J. (retired NYC Battalion Chief) of Amityville, LI on June 20,
2005. Beloved husband of Vera. Cherished father of Susan Johnson and her
husband Peter, Gordon Votruba and his wife Diana, and Charlene Kempter and her
husband Michael. Loving grandfather of Melissa, Gordon, Jason, and Heather.
Devoted great grandfather of Ashlyn, Kaylin, Charlotte, and Brianna. The
family will receive friends today (Tuesday) 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM at the Powell
Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rte. 110), Amityville. Funeral service
Wednesday 10:00AM at the funeral home. Interment Long Island National
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Wojcik, Joseph
WOJCIK-Joseph, former resident of St. James, on June 19, 2005. Beloved husband
of the late Victoria. Cherished father of Lawrence and father-in-law of
Laurie. Loving Grandpa of Jillian and Gabrielle. Friends may call St. James
Funeral Home, Route 25A, St. James, on Tuesday 2-4 and 79pm. Funeral Service,
Wednesday at 10:00am at Funeral home. Interment to follow at Calverton
National Cemetery, Calverton.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Yashinsky, Alex
YASHINSKY-Alex on June 18, 2005. Longtime resident of Bellerose. Beloved
husband of the late Ann. Devoted father of Evelyn McKay and Alice Yashinsky.
Loving grandfather of Alexander McKay. Dear brother of James. Friends and
family may visit at the R. Stutzmann & Son Funeral Home 2000 Hillside Ave.,
New Hyde Park on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Gregory the Great RC Church, Bellerose on Thursday at 9:45AM. Interment Mt.
Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.

Zankel, Bradley
ZANKEL-Bradley, on June 17, 2005, at the age of 20, after a brave battle
against brain cancer. Bradley, a resident of Port Washington, NY, was a
student at Princeton University. He is survived by his mother, Lori, his
father, Jeffrey, his sister, Julie, and his grandparents, Florence and Seymour
Metnick and Lucille and Herbert Zankel. Donations in Bradley's name may be
made to The Bradley Zankel Foundation, Inc., c/o Lamb & Barnosky, LLP, 534
Broadhollow Road, PO Box 9034, Melville, NY 11747-9034. Proceeds will benefit
brain cancer research.
Published in Newsday on 6/21/2005.