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Berglund, Deborah D.
BERGLUND-Deborah D. "Debbie," of Northport, on March 13, 2005, in her 50th
year (Nurse at Northport V.A. Hospital). Loving wife of Bruce A. Berglund.
Devoted mother of Douglas (Linda) Abel, and Danny Berglund. Beloved
grandmother of Brendan Abel. Dear daughter of Nina (Puco) and the late Vincent
Distefano. Fond sister of Maria Elkin, Vincent Distefano and Stephen
Distefano. Reposing, Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave.,
Northport, Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 AM, St. Philip
Neri Church, Northport. Interment, Northport Rural Cemetery. Flowers will be
accepted or donations to "Hospice House" c/o V.N.S. Hospice, 505 Main St.,
Northport, NY 11768, or American Cancer Society, appreciated in Debbie's
memory.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Brockwell Jr., James
BROCKWELL-James, Jr., of Islip, N.Y., on March 12, 2005, in his 79th year.
Decorated World War II U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of Barbara.
Loving father of James III (Pat), and the late Glenn. Beloved stepfather of
Barbara, Kim, Dawn, and Brad. Cherished grandfather of Megan and Jamie, and
stepgrandfather of 12. Devoted brother of Glenna McCalahan. Also survived by
many nieces and nephews. Visiting, Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at the Overton
Funeral Home, 172 Main Street, Islip, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial,
Wednesday, 9:45 AM, St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Islip. Interment to follow,
Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Brooks, Jonathan A.
BROOKS-Jonathan A., of Amityville, L.I., on March 13, 2005. Beloved son of
Christine and Peter J. Brooks, Jr. Devoted brother of Daniel P., Christopher
J., and Gregory T. Brooks. Loving grandson of Alice and Peter Brooks. Also
survived by Kathleen Boreyko, a special lady in his life, and aunts, uncles,
cousins, and friends. Reposing, 2-4:30 and 79:30 PM, Tuesday only at the
Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Route 110), Amityville. Funeral Mass,
9:30 AM, Wednesday at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Amityville. Interment,
St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Cassone, Angela
CASSONE-Angela, of North Massapequa, L.I., on March 12, 2005. Beloved wife of
Louis Cassone. Devoted mother of Edward and Joann Cassone and the late Richard
Cassone. Adored grandmother of Louis, Angela, Mary, Joseph, Anthony, and
Christine. Fond great-grandmother of 8. Loving sister of Josephine Cassone.
Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville
Rd. (1 mile north of Southern State Pkwy., Exit 29). Celebration of the
Liturgy of Christian Burial, Maria Regina RC Church, Seaford, L.I., Tuesday,
10:45 AM. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I. Visiting, Monday,
2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Colavita, Frank V. (Memoriam)
FRANK V. COLAVITA
07/19/14 - 03/14/02
Dearest Father and Grandfather.
We miss you very much, we feel your influence everyday. Always in our Hearts.
Pet Ginger for us.
Your loving family, Michael, Janice and Adrienne, Frank and Carol
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Colavita, Frank V. (Memoriam)
FRANK V. COLAVITA
3rd Year Anniversary
Gone but not Forgotten
We all miss and love and you
Your wife Phil
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Costello, Joseph C. (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH C. COSTELLO
We are not apart, you are with
us always in our Hearts.
Love your wife Doris, sons;
Stephen and wife Rose Marie,
Joseph and wife Dawn Marie
and all your grandchildren
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Croan, David J.
CROAN-David J., of Pembroke, MA, formerly of Bethpage, NY, on March 10, 2005,
after battling cancer. Devoted husband of Alice (Fish). Loving father of Kathy
(Sid) Richards, Daniel (Kathy) and Keith (Heidi) Croan. Loving grandfather of
seven grandchildren. Beloved brother of Mary (Betsy) Clark, Peter (Jerry) and
Michael and the late Patricia and Thomas Croan. Cremation service held in
private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Becon Hospice, 8 Samoset
St., Plymouth, MA 02360. Interment, Pembroke, MA.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Cusumano, Mary
CUSUMANO-Mary, of Rosedale, on March 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Vito.
Loving mother of Rose and her late husband, Frank Gambino, and Vita and her
late husband, Croce Inzone. Loving grandmother of five and greatgrandmother of
nine. Dear sister of Beatrice Mannino. Family will receive friends Monday and
Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at The Moore Funeral Home, 54 West Jamaica Ave.,
Valley Stream. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 10AM at
St. Clare's RC Church in Rosedale. Entombment immediately following at St.
Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Published in Newsday from 3/13/2005 - 3/15/2005.

Delillo, Leonard (Memoriam)
LEONARD DELILLO
5 Years In Heaven
Happy Anniversary
We miss you more every day.
You are in our hearts and thoughts.
Sister Pauline & Family
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Hill, Chester T. (Memoriam)
CHESTER T. HILL
6/23/13 - 3/14/04
Happy 1st Anniversary In Heaven
It has been a very difficult year without you. I miss you more and more as
each day passes. Remembering you is easy, missing you is a heartache that
never goes away. Your leaving this earth for God's Heaven has left a terrible
emptiness. I was truly blessed to have you in my life all these many years.
You are forever in my heart and always in my thoughts. Looking forward to the
day when we will be together again with Jesus.
Your Loving Wife Forever, Cathy
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Koenig, Angela
KOENIG-Angela, on March 3, 2005, age 84, of Oyster Bay, L.I. Beloved wife of
the late Robert P. Koenig. Loving mother of Robert Julian Koenig, Harold O.
Koenig (Nancy Leighton), Margarette W. Mongeau (Michael E.), Rosalie A. Koenig
(John Karabatos), and John L. Koenig (Susan Winship). Cherished grandmother of
Elizabeth Page Koenig, Margaret Koenig, Angela Frances Koenig, Robert
Purington Koenig, Theodore Mongeau, Maxwell Koenig, Eliza Mongeau, Anderson
Koenig, Helen Karabatos, and James Karabatos. A Memorial Service will be held
at Christ Church, Oyster Bay, on Friday, 10 AM. Interment is Private.
Donations may be made in her name to the Doubleday Babcock Senior Center, 45
E. Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Oyster
Bay Funeral Home.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Lanza, Charles C. (Memoriam)
CHARLES C. LANZA
BELOVED HUSBAND, CHERISHED
FATHER, AND POP-POP
9TH ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN
As you continue to watch over us and send us the glorious miracles of new life
and new love, our family forever grows closer because of your eternal love and
guidance.
Our Family Love Is Everlasting
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

McRedmond, Margaret Mary
McREDMOND-Margaret Mary, of East Northport, on March 13, 2005, 95 years of
age. Devoted wife of the late Daniel. Loving mother of Barbara Wieczorek
(Michael), Catherine Pujols (Peter), Daniel (Rita), Agnes Fusco (Michael), and
the late Maigread Costello (the late Nicholas). Fond sister of Nora Green.
Cherished Gram of 17 and Great-Gram of 33. Visiting, Nolan & Taylor-Howe
Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9:45 AM, St.
Anthony of Padua Church, East Northport. Burial, St. Charles Cemetery,
Farmingdale. Hours, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, Monday.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Mescall, Theresa Bridget
MESCALL-Theresa Bridget, on March 12, 2005, of Forest Hills, N.Y. Beloved
daughter of the late Michael and Theresa Mescall. Loving sister of Michael,
Nora, and Jonn Mescall. Reposing, Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Forest Hills, N.Y.,
Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church,
Wednesday, at 9:30 AM. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Noble, Vincent A.
NOBLE-Vincent A. "Jimmy," of Punta Gorda, Fla. (formerly of Levittown, N.Y.),
on March 13, 2005, at the age of 76. Beloved son of the late Bernard and Ida
Noble. Dear husband of the late Gertrude. Loving father of Kenneth McCullough
(Beverly), Gerard McCullough (Elise), the late Glenn McCullough, Doreen De
Soto (Robert), Debra Cody (Matthew), and Denise McCullough. Caring brother of
Anthony, Bernard, Gennaro, Cecelia Noga, Anna Canderloro, Ida O'Brian, and
Emelia Noble. Cherished grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 12. Friends
may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, Inc., 411 Old Town Road, Setauket, L.I.
Visiting hours Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-10 PM. Funeral Services Tuesday,
9 PM, at the Funeral Home. Cremation Services held in private. Ennichement of
cremated remains on Tuesday, March 22nd, at Calverton National Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society, 20 Hampton Road,
Southampton, NY 11968.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

O'Connor, Donald J.
O'CONNOR-Donald J., on March 12, 2005, of Miller Place, L.I. Beloved husband
of Therese. Loving father of Margaret Lanza and her husband, Jerry, and Donald
and his wife, Karen. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Beth Anne, Kevin, Ryan,
Kimberly and Kasey. Donald is also survived by his sister, Ceil Vermeulen.
Reposing, O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, L.I.
Visitation, Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 11 AM, at St. Louis
deMontfort R.C. Church, Sound Beach, L.I. Interment, Calverton National
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

O'Rourke, Patricia Ann (McCoy)
O'ROURKE-Patricia Ann (nee McCoy), formerly of Freeport, on March 12, 2005, 63
years of age. Devoted wife of the late Robert H. Cherished sister of Kathleen
Pantillo, Bernard McCoy, and James McCoy. Also loved by her nieces and
nephews. Visiting, Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Avenue, New
Hyde Park. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10:15 AM, Notre Dame Church, New Hyde Park.
Burial, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Hours, Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Oborne Jr., Ralph R.
OBORNE-Ralph R., Jr. 72, formally of Long Island, NY and Stafford, VA, passed
away on March 2, 2005 in Lithia, FL. Mr. Oborne was a veteran of the Air Force
during the Korean Conflict, and a member of the Order of Oddfellows and the
fraternity Omega Gamma Delta from Jamaica High School. He was preceded in
death by his daughter, Elizabeth and sister Jane. He is survived by his loving
wife, Joyce, sons; Keith and his wife Shannon, Gordon and his partner Chris,
daughters; Wendy and her husband Patrick, Roberta and Dena, a sister Ethel,
grandchildren; Molly, Megan, Rick, Eliza, Johanna, Mark, Miles, and several
nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on March 19, 2005, at the
American Horticultural Society 7931 E. Boulevard Dr., Alexandria, VA 22308. In
lieu of flowers, please send donations to LifePath Hospice 3010 W. Azeele St.,
Tampa, FL 33609.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Pollack, Kathryn V.
POLLACK-Kathryn V., of Locust Valley, L.I., on March 13, 2005, age 94. Beloved
wife of the late Rudolph. Loving sister of Frances DiTuro. Dear aunt of
Michael and Anthony DiTuro, and many other nieces and nephews. Friends may
visit at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, Tuesday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gertrude R.C. Church, Bayville, on Wednesday,
10 AM. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Raptou, George
RAPTOU-George, of West Babylon, N.Y., on March 13, 2005. Beloved husband of
the late Katherine. Loving father of Nicholas Raptou and Mary Brady and
son-in-law, John Brady. Cherished brother and uncle. The family will receive
friends Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM, at the Claude R.
Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street, Babylon. Religious Services
will be held Thursday, 10 AM at the Funeral Home, followed by interment at
Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Reinholt, Richard J.
REINHOLT-Richard J., of West Babylon, on March 12, 2005. Beloved husband of
MaryAnn. Devoted father of James, Lisa, Kerry, Jenny, JoAnn, and Richard.
Cherished grandfather of Tyler and Alex. Loving son of Florence and the late
Henry; and the late Frank (Poppy). Fond son-in-law of Margaret and
brother-in-law of Jacky, Nancy and Brian. Dear friend to Murphy. Richard
fought a courageous battle against cancer with strength and dignity; and lived
for his friends and family. A retired employee for Verizon and former owner of
Beginnings Card Shop in Massapequa Park for 17 years. Reposing, Massapequa
Funeral Home, Inc. South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park, Monday,
2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, West
Babylon, Tuesday, 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in
Richard's memory to the American Lung Association of NassauSuffolk, 225
Wireless Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788, would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Richford Sr., George Francis
RICHFORD-George Francis, Sr., of Huntington Station, L.I., on March 12, 2005.
Honored World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired from the New York
Telephone Company after 35 years of dedicated service. Beloved husband of the
late Muriel Richford. Devoted father of Mary Lynn Richford and George
Richford, Jr. Loving father-in-law of Catherine Richford. Cherished
grandfather of Jonathan Reno and Daniel Richford. Proud great-grandfather of
Brianna Reno. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral
Home, 1225 Montauk Highway (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Causeway).
Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Joseph's R.C. Church,
Babylon, L.I., Thursday. Cremation to follow. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday,
2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Saaf, Adelaide
SAAF-Adelaide, on March 12, 2005, of Yaphank. Devoted wife of the late Charles
H. Cherished mother of daughter, Janet, husband, Michael Deering, and son,
Charles, wife, Cheryl. Loving grandmother of Kaitlyn and Zoe. Friends may call
at the Giove Funeral Home, 640 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island, Monday,
7-9:30 PM, and Tuesday, 2-4, 7-9:30 PM. Mass Wednesday Saint Mark's R.C.
Church 10 AM. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Trachman, Joseph M.
TRACHMAN-Joseph M., on March 13, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Helen.
Devoted father of Gail and Peter McDonald, Barbara and James Vyse, and Rachel.
Loving brother of Stanley, Stella and the late Sylvia. Graveside Service,
Tuesday, 11:30 AM, at the Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Van Laar, Muriel G.
van LAAR-Muriel G., of Levittown, on March 12, 2005. Beloved wife of Thomas.
Loving mother of Thomas (Pat), Barbara Schreier (Don), and William (Jane).
Cherished sister of Ida Campbell, Adelaide Berg, and Gerri Peterson. Treasured
grandmother of Kristen, Tara, Kymberly, Jennifer, and Ryan. Devoted
greatgrandmother of Asher. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends
may call Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes,
Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 blocks east of Wantagh Pkwy.).
Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 12 PM, at St. Bernard R.C. Church. Interment, Holy
Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Good Shepherd Hospice, 528
Mineola Ave., Carle Place, NY 11514, would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.

Votino, Lena
VOTINO-Lena, of Lindenhurst, L.I., on March 12, 2005, in her 84th year.
Beloved wife of the late John Votino for 25 years. Loving companion of John
Codoluto for 33 years. Devoted mother of John, Robert, Concetta Lazzaro, and
the late Ralph. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and many
great-grandchildren. Visitation, Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-10 PM, at the Lindenhurst
Funeral Home, Inc., 424 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Mass of Christian
Burial, Wednesday, 11 AM, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church,
Lindenhurst. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn.
Published in Newsday on 3/14/2005.