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Armstrong, Lorraine Virginia
ARMSTRONG-Lorraine Virginia, 55, of Craig Co, VA on March 3, 2005. She was
born in Brooklyn, NY on January 1, 1950 to the late Joseph Armstrong and
Muriel Okeefe Armstrong. Lorraine is survived by her husband Joe Komnick, two
sisters, Patty Komnick and Peggy Upegui, two brothers Danny Armstrong and
Raymond Armstrong, and 31 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held
at a later date. Lotz Salem Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Blake, Joseph R.
BLAKE-Joseph R. on March 6, 2005, of Long Beach, NY. Beloved son of the late
Margaret and Joseph Blake. Caring brother of Margaret Ellmer, Eileen Cronin,
Patricia Sullivan and the late Mary Jane Cronin. Also survived by several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Reposing at Macken Mortuary, Island Park Chapel,
3930 Long Beach Road, Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral
Mass Thursday 10 AM at St. Ignatius Martyr R.C. Church, Long Beach, NY.
Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Borelli, Richard (Memoriam)
RICHARD BORELLI
"Pops"
09/27/1936 - 03/07/2004
REMEMBERED
It has been a year since you left us.
Your hard work and dedication
still remain part of us.
Your years of devoted service as
Our Chief Engineer has given us
a foundation to build on.
You will never be forgotten.
The Officers and Members of
Fire Medic Company #1 of the
Port Washington Fire Department
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Bruns Sr., Walter J. (Memoriam)
WALTER J. BRUNS, Sr.
June 24, 1921 - March 7, 2002
3rd Anniversary in Heaven
It's been three years now
since you passed away.
It hasn't gotten any easier,
we wanted so much for you to stay.
We miss your jokes and
your smiling face.
A part of us went with you
when you left us that day.
Forever in our hearts,
Mom, Walter, Doreen, Bonnie,
Jani, Betsy, Eddie, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Bukofsky, Victoria Marie (Guzzi)
BUKOFSKY-Victoria Marie (nee Guzzi), of Selden on March 5, 2005. Beloved wife
of the late Alfred Sr. Loving mother of Alfred Jr. and Mary Bukofsky.
Cherished grandmother of AnnMarie and Ray Hawkins and Alfred and Michele
Bukofsky. Adored greatgrandmother of AJ, Raymond, Angela, Michael and Matthew.
Dear sister of Angelo Guzzi, Annette Cerra, Aquilla Reynolds and Josephine
Biros. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 East Main Street,
Smithtown, NY Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 79:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held
at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Smithtown, Wednesday at 9:45 AM. Interment to
follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Curtis, Richard J. (Memoriam)
RICHARD J. CURTIS
7/25/53 - 3/7/04
1st Anniversary In Heaven
Today, Tomorrow, Forever, in our thoughts, Hearts & Prayers. Each day hearing
your name or some crazy story somehow makes the pain hurt a little less. Our
lives will never be the same without you. You left us a special gift and what
a wonderful job you did with her. She's smart, beautiful, talented, fun
spirited & everyone loves her.
Actually she's you.
Love Us
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Hormes, Dorothy M.
HORMES-Dorothy M. 50 year resident of Baldwin, on March 6, 2005, aged 81
years. Devoted wife of the late Henry L. Sr. Beloved mother of Kathleen Benson
(Thomas) and Henry L. Jr. Dear grandma of Clifford Woost, Thomas A. Benson
III, and Amanda K. Benson. Loving sister of Lillian Vernon and the late
Edward, William and Harold Vernon. Loving aunt, great aunt and greatgreat aunt
to many nieces and nephews. Retired 33 year employee of NY Telephone. The
family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
Cecere-Pensa Funeral Home (as successors to Weigand Brothers) 2283 Grand Ave.,
Baldwin, NY 11510. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:45 AM at Queen of the Most Holy
Rosary R.C. Church. Interment L.I. National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

LoBianco, Nancy
LoBIANCO-Nancy of Oyster Bay, N.Y. on March 5, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Salvatore. Loving mother of Sam (Juanita). Cherished grandmother of Chrissy,
and Scott, and great-grandmother of A.J. Visiting at the Francis P. DeVine
Funeral Home, Inc. 293 South Street, Oyster Bay, Monday 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass
Tuesday at St. Dominic's R.C. Chapel, 10:45 AM. Interment to follow Holy Rood
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Lundberg, Claire M.
LUNDBERG-Claire M., of Riverhead (formerly of Brentwood), on March 5, 2005.
Beloved mother of Kathryn and Frederick Norris and William and Amy Lundberg.
Devoted grandmother of Warren, Angel, and Erin Morris. Dear great-grandmother
of Alexander Norris. Standing member of the Joseph Loeffler American Legion
Post of Brentwood. Reposing, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at Wesche Funeral Home,
Inc., 495 Main Street, Center Moriches. Mass, Wednesday, 9:30 AM, at St.
John's R.C. Church, Center Moriches. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.


Milano, Richard M.
MILANO-Richard M. of Merrick on March 6, 2005. Beloved husband of Marie Lusk
Milano. Devoted father of Thomas and Stephanie. Dear brother of Fred (Joanne),
Steven (Annette), and Kathy Hom (Russell). Visiting Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday
2-5 and 7-9 PM at the N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick.
Funeral services Wednesday 11 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church, Merrick.
Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Moore, James R.
MOORE-James R. (member Hempstead Council 1241 K of C, PGK and Hempstead Post
390 American Legion) of Hempstead on March 5, 2005. Beloved husband of
Dolores. Loving father of James, Valerie, Kevin and Thomas. Devoted
grandfather of Katrina, Kiaya, Kamrin, Anthony, Brandon and Justin. Also
survived by three sisters. Friends may call at the Howard E. Williams, Inc.
Funeral Home, 181 Greenwich Street, Hempstead, NY. Visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9
PM Tuesday only. Mass 9:30 AM Wednesday at Our Lady of Loretto R.C. Church,
Hempstead, NY. Interment following at Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Nobile, Salvatore
NOBILE-Salvatore of Brentwood on March 5, 2005. Devoted husband of the late
Anna. Beloved father of Julie Rannou, John and Thomas Nobile. Loving brother
of Josephine Tirotta and Mary Vennera. Cherished grandfather of four. Union
bricklayer of BAC local 01NY for 50 years. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant
Funeral Homes Inc., 571 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, NY. Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday 10 AM at St. Luke's R.C. Church, Brentwood, NY. Interment at
Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends to celebrate
Salvatore's life Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

O'Rourke, Veronica Viola (Malley)
O'ROURKE-Veronica Viola (nee Malley) of North Merrick on March 5, 2005.
Beloved wife of the late John J. O'Rourke. Devoted mother of Maureen, John
(Diane), Kevin (Karen) and the late Carol Kugelman. Dear sister of Ruth
Wiederman. Also survived by her nine grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Visiting Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the N.F.
Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:45
AM at Sacred Heart R.C. Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Ralphie, My Dearest (Memoriam)
MY DEAREST RALPHIE
Today is your Birthday and I'm missing you terribly. You left me much much too
early. Loving you is easy, missing you is very very hard. I know you are
watching over me.
All my love, forever Shelley
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Schiebel Jr., Raymond (Memoriam)
LT. RAYMOND SCHIEBEL, JR.
9/4/45 - 3/7/95
It's been ten years. We have never stopped missing you. All our love, Valarie,
Carol, Kristine and Gregg.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Swords, Rose C.
SWORDS-Rose C. of Rockville Centre and Freeport, NY on March 6, 2005. Loving
mother of Joseph Patrick, Christopher, Eileen Russell and Rosemary Gatti. Dear
aunt of Mary Ellen O'Loughlin. Cherished grandmother of eight and
great-grandmother of one. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 AM St. Agnes Cathedral,
Rockville Centre. Private cremation to follow.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Thode, Therese H.
THODE-Therese H. on March 5, 2005, in her 96th year. Resident of Huntington
Station for over 74 years. Cherished wife of the late Henry L. Loving mother
of Henry C., Theresa M. Winzinger and the late Theodore. Dear sister of
Johanna Ferrari, Helen Ferrari, Edmund Ozaroski. Stanley Ozaroski, Marion
Scott, Adelaide Kenneally, Victoria Stack and Thomas Ozaroski. Beloved
grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 29 and great-great-grandmother of one.
Visitation at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave. Huntington Station,
Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Mass Wednesday morning St. Hugh of Lincoln
R.C. Church.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Thomas, Deanna Marie (Memoriam)
DEANNA MARIE THOMAS
10/14/95 - 03/07/04
Happy First Anniversary In Heaven
You are truly our special angel.
Love, Mommy, Daddy, Andrew,
Michelle, Nannie, and Grandma
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Thompson, Eugene Joseph
THOMPSON-Eugene Joseph, M.D., of O'Hara Township, PA, on Saturday, March 5,
2005. Beloved husband of Marcia Pena Thompson. Loving father of six from a
previous marriage: Stefanie Eisner of Florida, David of Sunnyvale, CA, Mark of
New Milford, N.J., Claudia Shukis of San Jose, CA, Christopher of NYC, and
Lawrence of Clovis, CA. Dear grandfather of five, great-grandfather of three.
Also survived by three cherished stepdaughters, Gwendolyn Ross Donahue,
Katherine Ross Murphy, and Margaret Ross Coakley, as well as seven
step-grandchildren. Friends and relatives may visit Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY.
Funeral Mass Wednesday 11 AM at St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury, NY.
Interment to follow at the Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to UNICEF, 333 E.
38th St., NY, NY 10016, or Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 5001 Baum
Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Wade, Elizabeth C. (Memoriam)
ELIZABETH C. WADE
41st Anniversary in Heaven
LOVE IS FOREVER.
The Koshefsky Family
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.

Weber, Alfred F.
WEBER-Alfred F., age 83, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Centereach, NY, on
Friday, March 4, 2005. Loving husband of the late Martha. Beloved father of
James and Joan Marie Weber and John Weber. Dearest grandfather of Alfred and
Jessica and Christopher Weber. Visiting at Noce Funeral Home, 189 Rt. 109,
West Babylon, NY, 11704, on Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:30PM. Interment, at Calverton
National Cemetery, Tuesday.
Published in Newsday on 3/7/2005.