OBITS: Newsday 27 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 Barnett, Christine M. BARNETT-Christine M. of Bay Shore, NY (formerly of Bellmore) on June 25, 2005 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Mabel Stratton, Robert (Iris), Bruce (Doreen), Pamela (Bill) Caputo, and the late Jack. Cherished grandmother of 12, great-grandmother of 16 and great-great grandmother of two. Visiting Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main Street, Islip, NY. Funeral service Monday 8 PM at the funeral home. Interment Tuesday Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Brookhaven Hospice, 105 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Becker, Evelyn F. BECKER-Evelyn F., of Hauppauge, NY (formerly of Commack) on June 25, 2005, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Michael Becker and Barbara Baratelli. Dear sister of George Farr. Cherished grandmother of six. Reposing Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Rd (Rte.111). Hauppauge, NY, where a Funeral Service will be held Monday 8PM. Funeral Tuesday 11AM. Interment following Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. Visiting Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Bennett, Dorothy BENNETT-Dorothy, age 83, of Melville on June 25, 2005. Honorable member of the Women Army Auxiliary Corps. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Robert and John (Barbara). Cherished grandmother of John and Christina. Dear cousin of Jacqueline De Roy. Visitation Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave, Huntington Station. Mass Wednesday 10:30 AM at St. Elizabeth's Church, Melville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to National D-Day Museum, National Processing Center, PO Box 97336, Washington, DC, 20090-7336. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Chauvin Sr., John H. (Jack Fox) CHAUVIN-John H. Sr. (Jack Fox) of Farmingdale on June 25, 2005. Beloved husband of Patricia. Devoted father and father-in-law of John Jr. and Victoria, Thomas and Catherine, and Nancy Chauvin. Loving brother of Carol Ann Scherer and Doreen Lang. Cherished grandfather of Danielle, Thomas Jr., and Matthew. The family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc. 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:45 AM at St. Kilian R.C. Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Conboy, Joseph V. CONBOY-Joseph V. of Southampton on June 25, 2005. He was 89. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 25, 1915. He worked for over 50 years in the textile industry. Former Vice President of Chicopee Mills and Dundee Mills. Also former Chairman of the Textile Board of Trade. Founder member of Noyac Golf Club in 1962. Beloved husband to the late Veronica. Devoted father of Joseph and John Conboy and Victoria Caruso. Loving grandfather of Anthony, Michael and Christopher Caruso and John and Brian Conboy. The family will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The O'Connell Funeral Home, 30 Little Plains Road, Southampton. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 10 AM at Sacred Hearts R.C. Church in Southampton with interment at Sacred Hearts Cemetery, Southampton. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Erb, William B. (Memoriam) WILLIAM B. ERB In Loving Memory June 27, 1968 - July 2, 2004 Billy, you left us much too early. We think of you each and every day but we find comfort in knowing that we will all be reunited in eternity someday. Love you forever, Mom and Dad, your brothers and sisters and nephews, nieces and friends. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Glynn, Ann GLYNN-Ann, on June 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late James. Cherished mother of James, Christopher, Dr. Mary and John Furlong. Loving grandmother of Sarah, Margaret, John, Peter, and Catherine. Dearest sister of Patricia Woltman. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, 11:30 AM, at St. Mary's R.C. Church in Manhasset. Interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay Shore. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Greenwood, Marilyn E. GREENWOOD-Marilyn E., of Freeport, on June 26, 2005. Waitress for 30 years at Friendly's Restaurant in Baldwin. Beloved mother of Richard (Chris). Loving grandmother of Kelleah. Dear sister of Arline (Jim) Wedin, James (Jenny) Kaht, and Joseph (Rose) Kaht. Family will receive friends at Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine Street (corner South Ocean Avenue), Freeport. Cremation private. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Freeport P.A.L., PO Box 505, Freeport, NY, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Gretschel, Albert G. (Memoriam) ALBERT G. GRETSCHEL NYPD 18th Pct. 05.19.1928--06.27.1975 Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Hefke, Edward G. HEFKE-Edward G., resident of Dominican Village in Amityville, NY and formerly of East Durham, NY, passed away at the age 94 on June 25, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Hefke, devoted father of Bert Hefke and father-in-law of Bernadette Hefke. Loving grandfather of Lauren Hefke and Jennifer McSparron and great-grandfather of Ryan McSparron. Reposing at the Frederick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Funeral service to be held Wednesday 9:30 AM at the funeral home. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Oak Hill, NY. Visiting Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward's name may be made to Ronald McDonald House of New York City, 405 East 73rd Street, New York, NY 10021. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Herron, John J. HERRON-John J. on June 25, 2005 formerly of Westbury, LI, of Barefoot Bay, FL. Former Engineer of Sperry Corp and Grumman Aerospace. Devoted husband of Ann Lamb and the late Veronica. Beloved father of Patricia, Dorothy, Maureen and Nancy. Loving grandfather of ten. Dear brother of Francis Robert and the late Bernard, Joseph and Thomas. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Avenue, Westbury, LI. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday 11 AM St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury, LI. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Huntington, LI. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Hogan, Maureen P. HOGAN-Maureen P., of Mineloa, L.I., formerly of Woodside, N.Y., on June 25, 2005. Beloved daughter of the late Mary and Patrick. Devoted sister of Theresa Sullivan. Loving aunt of Mary and Charles Hoffarth, Patrick and Ros Sullivan, Daniel Sullivan, Donna and Thomas Mansfield, and Regina and Fred Kurz. Cherished grand-aunt of Thomas, Jake, Brian and Jack. Dear friend of Cornelius Tully. Visitation, Tuesday, 7-9 PM, and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, N.Y. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10 AM at Saint Aidan's R.C. Church. Interment, St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Huber, Regina (Auntie) HUBER-Regina (Auntie), age 95. Loving wife of the late Thomas. Beloved aunt of Paula (Jack) Blake, Anneliese and family, and Anna DeBoy. Devoted grand aunt of Janice (Jack) Pellicano and Karen Blake. Cherished great grand aunt to Duke (Erin) Pellicano and John Blake. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-5 and 79:30 PM at Mangano Funeral Home Inc., 1701 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:45 AM St. Matthew R.C. Church, Dix Hills. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, East Farmingdale, NY. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Hudson, Robert H. HUDSON-Robert H., 85, of Patchogue, NY on June 25, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Agnes Hudson. Loving father of Mickey Presto, Barbara and Tommy Liljeblad, Jeanine and Lenny DeRosa and the late Robert Hudson. Devoted grandfather of Theresa, Stacy, Gina, Tommy, Kim, Kelly, Dan, Shannon, Kristen and the late Frank Presto. Cherished great-grandfather of eleven. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Ruland Funeral Home, Inc., 500 N. Ocean Ave., (south of LIE at Exit 63) in Patchogue, NY. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Religious services will be held Wednesday 10 AM at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Kirshak, Stephen John (Memoriam) STEPHEN JOHN KIRSHAK 2/15/71 - 6/27/88 17th Anniversary in Heaven. You are as special to us now as you were then. You are thought of often and fondly by many. Love always, Mom, Dad and family. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Krill Sr., James F. (Memoriam) JAMES F. KRILL Sr. Happy Birthday, my Jim. I Love You! Hugs and Kisses, Marilyn XOX Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Krill Sr., James F. (Memoriam) JAMES F. KRILL, Sr. Dad, Make a wish, send it on a star. Happy Birthday! Love always, Holly XOX Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Lamac, Fred LAMAC-Fred, age 93 of Port Washington, on June 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Estelle. Loving father of Fred (Donna). Adored grandfather of Katie and Liz. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main Street, Port Washington, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM Thursday at St. Peter of Alcantara R.C. Church. Interment Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Madden, Geniza G. (Memoriam) GENIZA G. (GG) Madden 2/25/39 - 6/27/04 A year has flown by already without you, our inspiration. Forever in our hearts and minds, John, Gerry and Tonya, Geniza, Maureen and Joe, Kathleen and Wes, and our grandkids Ben, JEB, Maeve, Caroline, Jack and Ronan. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Mascola, Jeanne (Memoriam) JEANNE MASCOLA You were taken from us November 19, 1999. You found peace a year ago today. We miss you so very much and think of you always. We know you are watching over us! Love, Larry, Cathy, Keith, Danny, Daniel, Megan, and Carly Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Masterson, James Edward MASTERSON-James Edward, on June 23, 2005 of East Williston, NY (formerly of Cambria Heights, NY). Beloved husband of Julia C. (Mickey) nee Van Pelt. Devoted father of Scott E., Deborah J., James G., and Douglas B. Dear grandfather of Kathryn, Krista, Sarah and Erin Grace. Dear brother of Joseph. Reposing at the Weigand Brothers F.H. Inc., 49 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY, Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10AM St. Aidan's R.C. Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions through the Westchester Medical Center, Program Foundation-Liver Transplants, c/o Judy McQuade Executive Office, Grassland Rd. Valhalla, NY 10595. Published in Newsday from 6/26/2005 - 6/27/2005. McNaughton, Auguste E. (Memoriam) AUGUSTE E. McNAUGHTON Happy Sixth Anniversary In Heaven We miss you dearly. Your Loving Wife, Grace, and Sons, John, Ray, and Robert Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Meteles, Rosemary D. (Memoriam) ROSEMARY D. METELES 6/27/46 - 7/22/03 2nd Birthday In Heaven Gone but not forgotten Love Walter Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Meuschke, Frances MEUSCHKE-Frances, of Oyster Bay, on June 25, 2005. Beloved mother of Richard (Marie) Pyres and Terence (Jayne) Pyres. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Paul, Terence, and Theodora, and great-grandmother of 9. Dear sister of Helen Jones, Ann Hoehn, Thomas Nevins, Marie Patane, and the late John Nevins. Visiting at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc., 293 South St., Oyster Bay, Monday and Tuesday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 9:30 AM, St. Dominic's R.C. Chapel. Interment to follow, Calvary Cemetery. Published in Newsday from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Nuzzi, Robert (Memoriam) ROBERT NUZZI 4-22-41 - 6-27-04 1st Anniversary In Heaven Our Hearts are Broken cause you left us too soon. This pass year memories have been shared with family and friends. There's always a story about the "Nuz." Your smile and laugh lit up the room. I lost apart of me. Miss You Dearly. Forever In My Heart. Cathy (your Mary.) Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Pratt Sr., George E. PRATT-George E., Sr., 68, of Palm Coast, Fla., on Friday, June 24, 2005. Funeral Services will be held at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at the Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Rd. South, Flagler Beach, Fla. His family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 27, 2005, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, and on Tuesday, June 28, 2005, from 2 PM until the time of the service. George was born on September 1, 1936, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Edward and Olive (Golz) Pratt. He worked as a Sheet Metal Worker with Union Local #28 in New York City, N.Y., from where he retired in 1992 after 39 years. George moved to Palm Coast, Fla., in 1992. He was a member of the Navy League, and he enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Virginia Pratt of Palm Coast, Fla. Additional survivors include his 4 sons, George Pratt, Jr. and Thomas Pratt, both of Deer Park, N.Y., Michael Pratt of Bay Shore, N.Y., and Sean Pratt of Smithtown, N.Y.; his brother, Arnold Pratt of Palm Coast, Fla., and his 7 dear grandchildren, Jordan, Ashley, Thomas, Tyler, Haley, Shannon, and Christopher. Arrangements are in the care of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, Flagler Beach, Fla. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Romagnolo, Joseph M. (Memoriam) JOSEPH M. ROMAGNOLO 6/27/64 - 9/11/01 Happy Birthday Our Hearts ache for you everyday. We love and miss you so very much. Love Mom and Dad Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Rowlinson, Barbara (Memoriam) BARBARA ROWLINSON Happy Birthday Mimi We love and miss you. You will always be in our Hearts. Love Sharon and Derek Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Smith, Edith Mary (Memoriam) EDITH MARY SMITH 6/27/1934 - 7/20/2000 5 Years ago was the last time we were with you for your birthday; we wait for the day we're together again. We miss you and will love you always! Your kids and grandkids Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Stravino, Nicholas STRAVINO-Nicholas on June 26, 2005 of New Hyde Park, NY. Beloved husband of Anne. Loving father of Richard and Joanne. Cherished grandfather of Laura and Michael. Great-grandfather of Nicholas. P.E.R. of New Hyde Park Elks Lodge. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Spirit R.C. Church at 10:30 AM on Wednesday with interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury, NY. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Thurston, Bruce Daniel THURSTON-Bruce Daniel on June 24, 2005, of Cutchogue. 30 year career as an attorney with the Legal Aid Society of the City of New York well known for his expertise in the defense of the criminally insane also an avid sailor and secretary for the Wooden Boat Society. Beloved son of Virginia and the late Eugene Bruce Thurston. Loving brother of Gail Patricia Thurston and Virginia E. Montalbano. Cherished uncle of Christine Roehig, Jennifer Rosachi and Catherine Montalbano. Dear great uncle of Daniel, Tyler and Madison. Religious service Tuesday 8PM at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Rd., Seaford (2 traffic lights east of Rt. 135). Funeral Wednesday 10AM. Interment Roslyn Cemetery. Hours Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. In lieu of flowers donations to charity of your choice. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Timpanaro, Arthur F. TIMPANARO-Arthur F. of Islip Terrace, NY on June 25, 2005 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Carmela. Cherished father of Nancy, Arthur, John and the late Emilia. Adored grandfather of Angela, Gianna, Dianna, Lianna, Nicholas, Jessica and Kayla. Loving great-grandfather of John, Emily and Nicholyn. Reposing Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at O.B. Davis Funeral Home, 2326 Middle Country Road, Centereach, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9:45 AM at Assumption Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Centereach, NY. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005. Zinna, Joseph A. ZINNA-Joseph A., lifelong resident of Mt. Sinai, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2005 at the age of 82. A World War II Veteran, talented musician , former Chief of the Mt. Sinai Fire Department, original founder of Riverhead Brake, and creator of Zinna Fuel Oil. Survived by beloved wife of 57 years Doris C. (Liebert). Loving father of Doris Leech (Robert), Joanne Boenig (Frank), and Trisha Burton (James). Devoted grandfather of Doreen Kaiser, Michelle Avery, Jason Boenig, Allison and Sarah Tranchina. Great grandfather of Grace and Emma Kaiser. Family will receive visitors at the OB Davis Funeral Home, 4839 Nesconset Highway (Rte 347), Port Jefferson Station on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 and Wednesday, June 29, 2005 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass Thursday, June 30, 2005 10 AM at Infant Jesus R.C. Church. Interment at St. Isidore Cemetery in Riverhead. Published in Newsday on 6/27/2005.