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Attanasio, Anna M.
ATTANASIO-Anna M. of Oakdale, NY on February 28, 2005 in her 96th year.
Devoted wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Ralph (Mary Lou) and Gloria
(James) Johnson. Cherished sister of Dominick Delpazzo. Adoring grandmother of
four and great grandmother of five. Funeral Service Moloney's Bohemia Funeral
Home, 1320 Lakeland Ave., Bohemia, NY, Monday, 10AM. Interment following
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Avram, Erna M. (Schmid)
AVRAM-Erna M. (Schmid), on March 5, 2005, age 76, of Glenwood Landing, Long
Island. Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Rose Galatro
(Peter), Monika Philbin, Angelika Thommassen, Alexander (Julie), Robert
(Barbara), and Bernard (Susan). Cherished grandmother of sixteen. Proud
great-grandmother of eight. Visiting, Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South
Street, Oyster Bay, L.I., Monday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, St. Dominic
R.C. Chapel, Oyster Bay, Tuesday, 9:30 AM. Interment, Memorial Cemetery of St.
John's Church, Laurel Hollow, L.I.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Bode, Janice P.
BODE-Janice P., on March 4, 2005, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late
William C. Loving aunt of Judith Knecht, Pam Fisher, Kathleen Hare, and
Matthew Freeman. Longtime member of the Woman's Club of Massapequa and the
Garden Club of Massapequa. Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc.,
North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark), Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Tuesday
from 24:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 9:30 AM, at St.
Martin of Tours R.C. Church in Amityville. Interment to follow at Grace
Cemetery in Massapequa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any
donations be made to St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, or The Massapequa Fire
Department.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Boothe, Brian K. (Memoriam)
BRIAN K. BOOTHE
March 5, 1967 - December 25, 2002
Thinking of you on your Birthday. We carry you in our hearts today and
everyday. We miss you very much. Happy Birthday to you our Smiling, Loving,
Sweet Angel !!

Love, Fran and Susan
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Brew, Ethel
BREW-Ethel, of West Hempstead, L.I., on March 5, 2005. Beloved wife of
Francis. Devoted mother of Kathleen Balabanick and Thomas. Fond sister of
twin, Edith Barrone, and grandmother of Tara. Reposing at BarnesSorrentino
Funeral Home, 539 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, L.I. (1 mile north Exit
17N, S.S. Pkwy.). Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Tuesday, 10:30 AM. In
lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.
Visitation Sunday, 7-9:30 PM, and Monday, 24:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Dailyda, Alice M.
DAILYDA-Alice M., age 90, on March 4, 2005, of Woodhaven, N.Y. Beloved wife of
the late Joseph F. Loving mother of Alice and the late Joseph T. Cherished
grandmother of Joseph and Rick and great-grandmother of six. Friends may visit
Monday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM, at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville
Road, New Hyde Park, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10 AM, St.
Hedwig's R.C. Church, Floral Park, N.Y. Interment to follow at St. John's
Cemetery, Middle Village, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Dickson, Robert
DICKSON-Robert "Bobby," of East Northport, suddenly on March 4, 2005, in his
67th year. Loving husband of Mimi Stanton-Dickson. Devoted father of Russell
Dickson, Gigi Kizer, and Kimberly Porter. Dear stepfather of Matthew Stanton,
Max Stanton, and Maryanne Stanton. Fond brother of Edward K. Dickson and
Judith McCain. Cherished by his 8 grandchildren. Caring uncle to his nieces
and nephews. Reposing, Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave.,
Northport, Monday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10 AM, Our Lady
Queen of Martyrs Church, Centerport.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

DiResta, Ronald Patsy
DiRESTA-Ronald Patsy, of Long Beach, N.Y., on March 4, 2005, in his 70th year.
Beloved husband of Toni. Loving father of Timothy and his wife, Lizette.
Devoted brother of Gene and Billy. Cherished grandfather of Joshua and Olivia.
Fond uncle of Camila, Daria, Dominic, and Daniel. Ronnie was a renowned
beautician in the City of Long Beach for over 40 years. He will be sorely
missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends today and Monday
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home, 302 Long Beach
Rd., Island Park, N.Y. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9 AM, St. Mary of the Isle R.C.
Church, Long Beach, N.Y. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Drinkwater, John T. (Memoriam)
JOHN T. DRINKWATER
October 12, 1975 - March 6, 1999
Six Years Passed, and
We Love and Miss You Deeply...
Keep Dimming the Lights.
Love, Your Family and Friends
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Ellis Jr., Vincent C.
ELLIS-Vincent C., Jr., of Roslyn, N.Y., on March 5, 2005, at the age of 93. He
was a Deacon and Elder of the Roslyn Presbyterian Church. He is survived by
his wife Alice, daughter Bonnie Butler, stepson Richard Wood, stepdaughter
Betty Ann Beard, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 7
great-greatgrandchildren. Visiting Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Whitting Funeral
Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, N.Y. Funeral Service, Sunday, 3 PM, at
the Funeral Home. Interment private.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Fasano Jr., George R. (Memoriam)
GEORGE R. FASANO, JR.
3/7/54 - 3/6/95
Ten years in Heaven
Your family loves and misses you very much. Your Loving Family.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Freyer, Eda R.
FREYER-Eda R., in her 101st year, passed away on March 2, 2005. Survived by
loving children, Barbara Lobel and George Freyer, and sister, Martha Schwartz,
cherishing grandchildren, Debra Lobel, Lisa and Mitchell Samuels, and Mark
Lobel and Melissa Cohen, adoring great-grandchildren, Cara, Dana, and Michael
Samuels, and Samantha Lobel.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Galati, John S.
GALATI-John S., of Levittown, passed away suddenly on March 2, 2005. Son of
the late Catherine and John S. Galati. Devoted to his loving family and
cherished by so many neighbors and friends. Friends may call Sunday, 2-5 and
7-9:30 PM, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786
Hempstead Tpke. (2 blocks east of Wantagh Pkwy.). Mass, Monday, 11 AM, at St.
James R.C. Church. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Goldman, Sam
GOLDMAN-Sam, on March 1, 2005 at the age of 88. A super-special husband,
brother, father, grandfather and uncle. He leaves behind his beloved Shirley,
his wife and best friend for 56 years, brother David, sister Goldie Miller
(Stanley), children Ed (Judith Riven), Lisa Polito (Eddie) and Nina Kritter
(Peter). He was always so proud of his four grandsons - Andrew, Peter, Dylan
and Remy and our Sambo was a beloved Uncle Sam to his eight nephews. His
warmth, generosity, leadership and expert guidance were always there for our
entire family, and he was unfailing in his readiness to help all he came in
contact with. The devotion he showed to Sea Glen Tennis and the Sea Cliff
Chamber Players reflected his commitment to the activities he loved. During
Sam's 60-plus years in the printing and bookbinding industries his smile and
helpful and sage counsel was a constant. Members of his profession and his
employees respected Sam for his positive outlook, and his consistently
thoughtful consideration. If you would like to make a tribute in Sam's name,
please make a contribution to Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation, 5 Channel
Dr., Port Washington, NY 11050. Farewell, sweet mensch.
Published in Newsday from 3/3/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Grano, Beatrice
GRANO-Beatrice, of Commack, New York, on March 4, 2005, at the age of 72.
Beloved mother of Vicki and Andrew Helliwell. Cherished grandmother of
Elizabeth and Lauren. Loving sister of her twin, Andrew, and Loretta. She will
be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Reposing, Sunday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at
Commack Abbey, Inc., 96 Commack Rd., Commack, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial,
Monday, 11 AM, at Christ The King R.C. Church, Commack, N.Y. Interment,
Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Huisman, Maureen
HUISMAN-Maureen, of Sayville, Long Island, on March 4, 2005, at age 59. Former
Air Traffic Control Specialist at Islip MacArthur Airport Flight Service
Station. Beloved daughter of Hazel Boyce. Loving sweetheart to William
Finneran. Devoted mother of John, Michael and Cheryl Huisman, and Christine
Platto. Loving sister of Thomas, Frank, and John Boyce. Cherished grandmother
of James, Ryan and Kayla. Visitation, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM, Sunday at Raynor &
D'Andrea Funeral Home, Montauk Highway, West Sayville. Burial at Holy Rood
Cemetery, Westbury, following services at St. John Nepomucene R.C. Church,
Bohemia, at 9:45 AM.
Published in Newsday from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Jensen, Maria E.
JENSEN-Maria E., 80, of New Fairfield, Conn., formerly of Hauppauge, N.Y.,
beloved wife of the late Carl Jensen, and loving mother to Troy Jensen and
wife, Laura, and grandmother of Kirsten and Meghan Jensen, died in Danbury,
March 4, 2005. There will be no calling hours. Memorial Services will be held
at a later date. Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury, Conn., is in
charge of arrangements.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Leskody, Elizabeth
LESKODY-Elizabeth, on March 3, 2005. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of
Barbara Giglio (Mike), Marge Carlsson (Stan), Maureen Wojnar (Steve), and
Joanne Hurd. Dear sister of Fr. Conall Lynch OFM, and the late Brendan,
Joseph, Leo and Mark. Cherished grandmother of Ian, Brian, Jim, Adam, and the
late Brendan and Kyle. Friends may call at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home,
125 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, N.Y., Sunday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral
Mass, Monday, 12:15 PM, at St. Gregory the Great Church. Interment, Calverton
National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Mullane, Ricky (Memoriam)
RICKY MULLANE
7/24/80 - 3/6/00
Five years ago God took you to be an angel in Heaven. We love and miss you
more each day.
Love, Mom, Dad and Kristen
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Nelson, Dorothy A. (Lapen)
NELSON-Dorothy A. (nee Lapen) of Carle Place on March 3, 2005. Beloved wife of
the late Norman. Dear mother of Howard R. Nelson and Jennifer A. Nelson.
Cherished grandmother of Melissa and Benjamin. Sister of Howard C. Lapen.
Loving aunt of Susan, Richard, Patricia, Jane, James, Sondra and Eileen. Mrs.
Nelson was a Charter Member of our Savior Lutheran Church; she volunteered her
services for 30 years to the Lutheran Braille Society. The family will receive
friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Cecere Funeral Home 356 Westbury Ave., Carle
Place. Religious services Monday 10AM at our Savior Lutheran Church, Mineola.
Interment following at L.I. National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. In lieu of
flowers donations to Lutheran Braille Workers, Inc. P.O. Box 5000, Yucaipa, CA
92399-1450 in Dorothy's name would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Ohr, Joseph
OHR-Joseph, 84, of Lakewood, NJ, formerly of Levittown, on March 4, 2005.
Devoted father of Steve (Jan), David, and Eric (Phyllis); grandfather of
Sasha, Nicole, and Megan. Service at Belkoff & Goldstein Funeral Home,
Lakewood, NJ, Sunday, 10 AM. Burial, Mt. Ararat Cemetery. Shiva, Sunday, at
Eric's home; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at Joseph's home.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Perz, Joseph
PERZ-Joseph, age 70, of Decatur, GA on Thursday morning, March 3, 2005, after
a long illness. A native of Ort, Gottschee, Slovenia, he was a longtime
resident of Forest Hills, Queens, New York. He is survived by his wife of 45
years, Erika A. Perz; his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph F. Perz and Fleur D.
Hartmann of Decatur, GA, daughter and son-in-law Susan E. Ward and Richard
Ward of Paris, France. His four grandchildren Kyra Perz, Alexandra Ward, Leo
Perz and Gregorie Ward. His brother and sister-in-law Reinhard and Iva Perz of
West Nyack, NY; his sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Richard Michitsch of
Jefferson, NY and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.
Memorial services will be held at Ridgewood Chapels, Queens, NY on Thursday,
March 10 (7-9PM) and Friday, March 11 (10-12AM), 718-366-3200. Cremation
Society of the South, 770-420-5557.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Picciano, John A.
PICCIANO-John A., of Glen Cove, Long Island, and Port St. Lucie, Florida, on
March 3, 2005, age 83. Beloved husband of Phyllis. Loving father of Judy Laura
and John A., Jr. (Karen). Dear brother of Lou and Rose Scocca. Proud
grandfather of Lisa, Darlene, Johnny, Douglas and Allie. Special
great-grandfather of Ghalia. Visitation at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas,
Glen Cove, Sunday, 7-9 PM, and Monday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Mass, St. Patrick R.C.
Church, Tuesday, 9:45 AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Ptak, Frances
PTAK-Frances, 87, passed away March 1, 2005, after a courageous battle of a
long illness. 50-year resident of Massapequa Park. Retired dedicated
B.O.C.E.S. teacher. Loving mother of Barbara M. Krall of Las Vegas (formerly
of Greenlawn, NY), Susan V. Ptak of Las Vegas, Dr. Charles J. Ptak, Jr. of
Brooklyn and East Moriches, and Steven J. Ptak of Las Vegas. Frances found
special joy in her 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Beloved Frances,
you will be greatly missed and remain in our hearts forever. Reposing,
Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc., North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park,
NY 11762, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass, Thursday, 10:45
AM, Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church. Burial to follow at Long Island National
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Risener, Patricia
RISENER-Patricia, on March 5, 2005, of College Point, N.Y. Beloved wife of the
late Edward, Sr. Loving mother of Jeff, Karen, Christine, and the late Edward,
Jr., and mother-in-law of Sherri. Cherished grandmother of Eileen, Heather,
Lisa, Richard, Edward, and Jennifer. Visitation, Sunday, 7-9 PM, Monday, 2-4
and 7-9 PM; Services, Tuesday, 9:30 AM, at Johann's, 21-04 College Point
Blvd., College Point. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Sabia, Dominic W.
SABIA-Dominic W., of Jacksonville, Vt., formerly of Bellmore, on March 3,
2005. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie. Loving father of Nekki Lang and
Walter. Dear grandfather of Nekki Saladino and Peter Scott Lang. Devoted
great-grandfather of 5. A lifetime member of the North Bellmore Fire
Department and the ex-Captain of the Bellmore Fire Department Advance Hook,
Ladder and Engine Co. #1. Mr. Sabia was the founder of the South Shore Fire
Equipment business in Bellmore. Reposing, C.S. Bartholomew & Son, Inc., 302
Bedford Ave., Bellmore, between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM, Monday and
Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:45 AM, Wednesday, St. Barnabas R.C.
Church. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y. Family
requests donations be made to the Bennington Health & Rehab. Employees
Benefit, 2 Blackberry Lane, Bennington, VT 05201.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Stanco, Neil
STANCO-Neil, of Glen Cove, L.I., on March 4, 2005, age 74. Beloved brother of
Eva, Alex and the late Vito. Loving uncle of Maria, Angela, Daniel, Michael,
and the late Anthony. Visiting at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove,
Sunday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Prayer Services at the Funeral Home, Monday, 10 AM,
Fr. Aaron officiating. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Donations to Hospice
Care Network.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Stevenson, Dorothy K.
STEVENSON-Dorothy K., on March 4, 2005, of Hampton Bays, L.I. Beloved wife of
the late Robert C. Loving mother of Lee and his wife Gail, and the late Jane
Proud. Devoted grandmother of Kristin Glaser, Tyloer Proud, Lauren Stevenson,
and Megan Stevenson. Also cherished by five greatgrandchildren. Arrangements
entrusted to the R.J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 94 E. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays,
L.I. Religious Services Tuesday, 12 Noon, Incarnation Lutheran Church,
Bridgehampton, L.I. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. Family will receive
friends Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Tait Sr., William C.
TAIT-William C. Sr., of Centereach on March 4, 2005. Beloved husband of Joan.
Loving father of William C. Jr. and James P. Devoted grandfather of Billy,
Matthew and Nicholas. Cherished son of William A. Reposing at the O. B. Davis
Funeral Homes, 2326 Middle Country Road, Centereach, NY Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Mass Tuesday 9:45 am Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary RC Church. Cremation
private.
Published in Newsday from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Vehlow, Richard Otto
VEHLOW-Richard Otto, 62, of East Fishkill, formerly of Bayside, died on March
4, 2005. Born on July 29, 1942, in Brooklyn, he was the son of Otto and Myrtle
Vehlow. He served in the United States Marine Corps. On June, 24, 1967, he
married Linda Steinitz in Bayside. He was a science teacher for 34 years at
P.S. 20 in Flushing until retiring in 2002. He is survived by his wife Linda,
and son, Richard. Other survivors are his mother- and father-in-law Elizabeth
and Edward Steinitz, and his sister-in-law Nancy Steinitz. Funeral Services
under the direction of McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell
Junction, NY 845-221-2000.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Wamp, Helen Michael
WAMP-Helen Michael, age 69, of Centerport, after a valiant battle with
encephalitis, on March 5, 2005. Retired Assistant Manager of the Centerport
Yacht Club for 26 years. Beloved wife of William A., Jr., for 46 years.
Devoted mother of William A. III, Angela O'Connell, and Michael. Cherished
mother-in-law of Rosemarie Wamp, Daniel O'Connell, and Linda Wamp. Adored
grandmother of William IV, Joseph, Marisca, Marie, Jessica, Michael, Jr.,
Sarah, Melissa, and Nicholas. Dear sister of Angela and Vincent Conforti.
Visitation, Monday and Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at M.A. Connell Funeral Home,
934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station. Mass, Wednesday, 10:45 AM, at Our
Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Centerport.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Weltz, Zachary David
WELTZ-Zachary David, born November 12, 2001, passed away on March 5, 2005. Son
of Irwin and Kerri Weltz. Brother of Harriet Weltz. Grandson of Karen
Bloomfield and Frank Scavone, and Ronald and Pearl Bloomfield. Nephew to Mark
and Debra Bloomfield, Lisa Bloomfield, Robin and Allen Parks and many beloved
cousins. Zachary was a ray of sunshine to all who knew him; he will be missed
but never forgotten, "For death is no more than a turning of us over from time
to eternity." We thank everyone for their love and support throughout
Zachary's life. May he rest in peace; we love you. Services at Gutterman's,
175 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre, Sunday, March 6th, at 10:00 AM. He
will be laid to rest at New Montefiore Cemetery following the Services.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.

Wildner, Anthony
WILDNER-Anthony, on March 2, 2005, at age 85, formerly of Long Island. Beloved
father, grandfather, uncle, and brother. Please join us to celebrate his life
at the Memorial Service to be held at The Church of the Redeemed Fellowship,
64 Higbie Lane, West Islip, on Saturday, March 12, from 3 to 5 PM. Donations
may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Published in Newsday on 3/6/2005.