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Almas, Steven
ALMAS-Steven of Massapequa Park formerly of Glen Cove, on March 14, 2005, age
52. Beloved husband of Jean. Loving father of Peter. Cherished son of Judy and
the late Norman. Dear brother of Irene and Rachel. Member of Loyal Order of
Moose, Glen Cove. Friends may visit at the funeral home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen
Cove, L.I. Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Service Thursday morning at the funeral
home. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, L.I. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Avenue, Port
Washington, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Anderson, Fred V.
ANDERSON-Fred V., age 72, on March 11, 2005, of Carver, MA, formerly of New
Hyde Park, NY. Beloved husband of Pamela. Loving of father Kenneth (Carole),
Vicki (Robert) Dwyer, Donald (AnnMarie), Vern (Lisa) and the late Fred "Andy"
Anderson. Also survived by step daughters Marie, Kendra and Christine.
Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren. Former husband of Linda. Funeral
Services, Thursday 12PM at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. In lieu
of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Barber, Arnold
BARBER-Arnold, on March 13, 2005. A proud Purple Heart veteran of WWII. Loving
husband of Theresa (nee Royal). Beloved father of Michael (the late Candace),
Robert (Patty), David, Richard (Cathy), Mark (Tracy) and Jon (Margaret).
Cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Sadie
Leonard, Ruth Padwa and Micky Barber. Reposing after 7PM Tuesday at Charles J.
O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28 N. SS Pkwy.), Wantagh. Funeral
Service, Tuesday 8:30PM at the funeral home. Funeral, Thursday 10AM at the
funeral home. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. Family will
receive friends Tuesday 7-9PM, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests donations to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd.,
Woodbury, NY 11797.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Barniea, John
BARNIEA-John, on March 13, 2005, lifelong resident of Levittown. Beloved
husband of the late Lillian. Loving father of Ann Marie Solon and John Jr.
Cherished grandfather of Derek Solon and Matthew Barniea. In repose at the
Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, Tuesday 7PM-9PM.
Funeral Mass, Wednesday 9:30AM, St. Peter of Alcantara Church, Port
Washington. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Bedell, Joan S. (Memoriam)
JOAN S. BEDELL
MARCH 15, 2004
Mom, 1st Anniversary in Heaven
I can't believe a year has gone by already. Not a day goes by tha I don't
think of you, sometimes with a smile, most times with tears. I miss your
smile, your touch and mostly your words of comfort. We know you're at peace
with Bobby, but we miss you both so very much. It's still so hard to believe
you are always in our hearts. Until we are together again. We love you, Mom!
Love, Bob, Sharon & Steve,
Julie & Jim, John, Andrew,
Brianna & Danny. XO for Bobby!
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Beebe, William B.
BEEBE-William B., of Farmingdale, formerly of Freeport, on March 10, 2005, at
the age of 51. Beloved son of the late Margaret and George. Loving brother of
Ellen, Ann Klorscne and Sarah Fryer. Also survived by many loving family
members and friends. Memorial Mass, Thursday 9:30AM at Our Holy Redeemer RC
Church, Freeport. Arrangements entrusted to Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral
Home, 110 Pine St., Freeport, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Boettcher, Richard Joseph
BOETTCHER-Richard Joseph, on March 12, 2005, of S. Setauket, NY. Beloved
husband of Marie. Loving father of Richard and Peter. Dear brother of Paul,
Marie Donohue and Margaret Hall. Dear uncle of many loving nieces and nephews.
Reposing at the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Hwy. (Rt. 347), Port
Jefferson Station, LI. Visitation, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4PM and 7-9PM.
Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:45AM, St. Gerard Majella RC Church. Interment,
Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

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Brotschul, Michael
BROTSCHUL-Michael, of Brentwood, NY on March 13, 2005 in his 71st year.
Beloved husband of Mary (nee Finnegan). Devoted father of Patricia Brotschul,
Florence Carbone (Joseph) and Michael W. Brotschul. Survived by siblings
Frederick, Jacob, Marie Kollinger and Katherine Socci. Cherished grandfather
of Justin, Maria and Joseph Carbone. Reposing at Thomas P. Walsh Funeral Home,
Inc., 60 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip (2.5 miles North Exit 43A- SSPKWY)
Central Islip, NY. Religious services Wednesday evening. Funeral Mass Thursday
at 9:45 AM in St. John of God Church, Central Islip. Interment following in
St. John of God Cemetery. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Donations to St. John of God Church or Sloan Kettering Hospital would be
appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Cahill, Vincent B.
CAHILL-Vincent B., of West Islip, LI, on March 13, 2005. Beloved husband of
Laurie. Devoted father of Kimberly Gallagher, Kristine Durso and the late
Karyn Cahill. Dear brother of Ronald Murphy and Diane Corcoran. Cherished
grandfather of Amanda, Kaitlyn, Courtney, Nicholas, Danielle, JoAnne and
Frances. Loving father-in-law of Louis Palmieri and Nicholas Durso. Dear
son-in-law of Walter and Geraldine Becker. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey
& Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert
Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Wednesday 9:45AM
at St. Joseph's RC Church, Babylon, LI. Interment, Calverton National
Cemetery, Calverton, LI. Visiting, Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Vincent's name may be made to the West Islip Fire Dept.,
Union Blvd, West Islip, NY 11795.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Cronin, Eugene J.
CRONIN-Eugene J., 77, of South Huntington, on March 14, 2005. Proud WW II
veteran paratrooper. Longtime Defense industry executive. Founding member of
St. Elizabeth's Parish Council. Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus
#5753. Member of advisory board of St. John's Univ. School of Business.
Longtime HBC football coach and St. E's baseball coach. He was proud to see
his beloved Dodgers win the World Series and The Giants win the Super Bowl.
Beloved husband of Virginia for 47 years. Devoted father of Mark (Carol),
Eugene J. II, Gregory (Abbee), and Denise. Adored grandfather of 5. Dear
brother of Gerald, Bernadette, the late Regina and the late Patricia.
Visitation, Tuesday, 7-9 PM, Wednesday, 2-5 & 7-9 PM, at M.A. Connell Funeral
Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass, Thursday, 10:30 AM, St.
Elizabeth's Church, Melville. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St.
Elizabeth's Parish Outreach.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

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.

Dick Jr., David H. (Bud)
DICK-David H. Jr. (Bud), on March 13, 2005. Navy Veteran of WWII. Beloved
husband of the late Margaret. Devoted father of David Jr. (Florence), John
(Deanie) and Marilyn Burton (Jack). Adored grandfather of six and
great-grandfather of six. The family will receive friends at the Wantagh Abbey
(corner of Beech St. & Park Ave.), Wantagh, NY, on Thursday 2-4:30PM and
7-9:30PM. Masonic Service, 8PM. Funeral Service on Friday 12PM. Interment,
Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in
his memory to the Cancer Society.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

DiLeo, Emil R.
DiLEO-Emil R., age 86, of Port Washington. Beloved husband of the late
Mildred. Loving father of Annette Oestreich and Judith Feeney (John).
Cherished grandfather of Anita Plotka (Jeff), Sean Feeney, and Debbie Zuniga
(Andres). Adored great-grand- father of Jeffrey, Robert and Adrianna. Reposing
at Austin F. Knowles, Inc., Funeral Home, 128 Main Street, Port Washington,
NY, Tuesday 7-9pm, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial,
Thursday, 9:30am at St. Peter of Alcantara RC Church. Interment Mt. St. Mary's
Cemetery, Flushing, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Dwyer, Della Roche (Memoriam)
DELLA ROCHE DWYER
10/16/1890 - 03/15/1955
Although you are gone 50 years, you are not forgotten. We still miss your
great cooking and
accordion playing.
Your daughters, Mary Dwyer,
Pat Shea and Bea O'Connell
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Eastty Jr., Frederick D.
EASTTY-Frederick D. Jr. of Uniondale suddenly on March 11, 2005. (Vet US Navy;
Geologist & Oceanographer). Devoted brother of the late Jack. Cherished uncle
of Mark (Lerma) and Leslie. Fond cousin of Barbara "Bobbie" Townley of
Damariscotta, Maine, Joan E. Kaiser of Sarasota, Fl and Robert Eastty of
Millington, NJ. Entombment Calverton National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements
were entrusted to the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Giffone, Jean V. (Memoriam)
JEAN V. GIFFONE
SEPT. 12, 1939 - MAR. 15, 1995
It's been ten years.
A lot has changed except
the void I feel since you left.
I only hope I can find the love
that we shared in my own children.
Forever Missing You,Guy & Family
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Godan, Kathleen A.
GODAN-Kathleen A., of Babylon, LI, on March 13, 2005. Beloved wife of Edward.
Loving mother of Edward, Heather Suter and Thomas. Adored mother-in-law of
Diane, Raymond and Dawn. Cherished grandmother of nine. Dear sister of William
and Milton Kemp. Friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home,
448 West Main St., Babylon, on Wednesday 2-4:30PM and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass,
Thursday 10:45AM, Our Lady of Grace RC Church, West Babylon. Interment, Long
Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Gubing, Peter A.
GUBING-Peter A., tragically on March 12, 2005, of Seaford (formerly of
Freeport). Beloved son of Peter T. and Margaret Mary. Cherished brother of
Elizabeth and her fiancee Anthony Vidas, Michael and James. Dear grandson of
Helen D. Gubing. Also survived by his loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Reposing at Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Rd., Seaford (two
traffic lights east of Route 135). Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 10AM, at
St. William the Abbot RC Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Hours, today
and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Harding, Reginald
HARDING-Reginald, age 87, of Huntington, NY, on March 12, 2005 in Greenwich,
CT. Mr. Harding was the former owner, President, and Chief Executive Officer
of New York Legal Exchange, a financial consulting firm serving the pension
fund and foundation markets. The firm was based in Manhattan and Huntington.
Previously, he worked at the Chicago and New York Headquarters of Sears
Roebuck & Co. for 20 years as a senior buyer with responsibility for several
product lines. Mr. Harding was active in the Old First Presbyterian Church of
Huntington where he was a Deacon. During World War II, he served in the US
Army as a Lieutenant in Military Intelligence. He conducted operations in the
Pacific Theatre and the United States and received a Bronze Star for heroic
and meritorious service in Okinawa. He received a BA from Boston University,
was a valedictorian of his class and received the prestigious Phi Pi Chi award
for high scholastic achievement. He received his MBA from the University of
Chicago's Executive Program. Born in Wollaston, MA, on August 19, 1917, he was
the son of the late James A. Harding and Mary Duncan Harding. He is survived
by his wife of 59 years, Audrey Kneisley Harding; his daughter, Anne M.
Harding of Huntington; and his son, Craig K. Harding, daughterin-law Georgia,
and grandchildren, Andrew and Maggie of Greenwich. Visitation today 3-5 and
7-8 PM at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc., 1380 New York Ave., Huntington
Station, NY 11746. A Memorial Service will be held at the Old First
Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at 1:00 PM. A private burial
will be held at Huntington Rural Cemetery with military rites by the local
Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Old First
Presbyterian Church, 125 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743; and to Integrated
Cancer Care Research Foundation, 239 Glenville Rd., Greenwich, CT 06831.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Hatter, Cornelia S.
HATTER-Cornelia S. of Valley Stream, on March 13, 2005 at age 92. Beloved wife
of the late Edwin Hatter. Devoted mother of Pamela Rustemeyer, Edwin Hatter
Jr. and James R. Hatter and motherin-law of Michaele Hatter and Christine
Hatter. Adored grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 10. Family will
receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at The Moore Funeral
Home, 54 West Jamaica Ave., Valley Stream. Religious service Thursday 8:45PM.
Funeral Friday 9:30AM. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Havlik, Joseph M. (Memoriam)
JOSEPH M. HAVLIK
Our Grandpa
Thank you for watching over us
You are our special angel.
We Love You,
Joseph & Taylor
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Havlik, Joseph M. (Memoriam)
JOSEPH M. HAVLIK
9/4/48 - 3/15/99
On the night the angel came
and took your hand. We cried
as you left for an unknown land.
But heaven rejoiced as you came
into sight. For your soul was a
diamond shinning so bright.
We Love You & Miss You
Always, Your Loving Family
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Henson, Edward P. (Memoriam)
EDWARD P. HENSON
March 17, 1939 - March 15, 2005
"Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal. Love leaves
a memory no one can steal."
Forever Loved, Forever Missed,
Juanita, Your Children,
and Grandchildren
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Jeronimo, Mario George
JERONIMO-Mario George, on March 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Dr. Caro
McCarthy. Loving father of Marguerite McCarthy and Michael McCarthy. Funeral
Mass, Wednesday 9:30AM, St. Dominic RC Church, Oyster Bay, NY. Interment,
private.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Kelly, Edward J.
KELLY-Edward J., of Nesconset, NY (formerly of Brentwood, NY), on March 14,
2005, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Peggy. Cherished father of
Maryellen and Steve Treubert, Barbara and Joe Minieri, Karen and Clint Evans.
Loving brother of Daniel. Devoted grandfather of seven and greatgrandfather of
one. Proud U.S. Marine Veteran. Thirty-six year member of American Legion,
Past Department Vice Commander, Present Commander Herold-Tierney American
Legion Post 1039, Central Islip. Member Marine Corp. League Bay Shore
Detachment. Reposing, Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake
Ronkonkoma, where Religious Services will be held 3 PM Wednesday. American
Legion Services, 7:30 PM Wednesday. Funeral Mass, 9:45 AM Thursday, at Holy
Cross R.C. Church, Nesconset, NY. Interment following, Calverton National
Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting, Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9
PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Kraft, Raymond J.
KRAFT-Raymond J., on March 12, 2005, of Kings Park, N.Y. Proud veteran of the
United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. Loving husband of Helen
(nee Hanlon). Beloved father of Raymond, Jr., Marianne O'Hara, Colleen Galati,
Elizabeth Canzoneri, Barbara Zerles, Maureen DeGiorgio. Cherished grandfather
of 11. Dear brother of Pearl DeSesa and Robert Kraft. Reposing at O.B. Davis
Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Hwy. (Route 347), Port Jefferson Station, L.I.
Visiting, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass, 10:30 AM, Thursday at
St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Kings Park, N.Y. Entombment, Pinelawn Memorial
Park.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Manning, Patrick (Memoriam)
PATRICK MANNING
Life isn't measured by how many breaths you take, but by the
moments that take your breath away. Happy Birthday to the guy who took my
breath away.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Mazzocchi, Louis J.
MAZZOCCHI-Louis J., on March 12, 2005, formerly of Farmingdale. Proud Marine
Corps World War II and Army Veteran of the Korean War. Former husband of
Dorothy. Loving father of Paula, George, John Joseph, and the late Louis Jr.
and the late Maryann. Fond stepfather of Donna and the late Charles. Son of
the late Guieseppe and the late Maria. Devoted brother of John and the late
Katie. Cherished grandfather of John Anthony, Paris, Nicholas, Joseph, Louis,
Eddie, Delsie, Kerry, Lisa, Greg and Ida. Greatgrandfather of six. Dearest
uncle of three nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday,
2-5 PM and 7-9:30 PM, at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc., 385 Main
Street, Farmingdale. Religious Services, Thursday, 10 AM, at the Farmingdale
United Methodist Church. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Morse, Mary Elizabeth
MORSE-Mary Elizabeth, of Deer Park, on March 13, 2005. Beloved mother of
Gregory Geyer, Barbara Gibson, Patricia Dammann, and the late Andrew Geyer,
and loving grandmother of eight. Reposing, Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-10 PM,
Lindenhurst Funeral Home, Inc., 424 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst.
Funeral, Thursday, 10 AM, at Funeral Home. Interment, Long Island National
Cemetery, Pinelawn.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Pace, Filomena
PACE-Filomena, of West Islip, L.I., on March 14, 2005. Beloved wife of Anthony
Pace. Devoted mother of MaryAnn and Jerry Puccio, Donna Pace, Barbara and
Dennis Faherty and Frank and Lori Pace. Loving sister of Jerry Cerone.
Cherished grandmother of Sal, Anthony, Jerry, Mary Beth, Nicole, James,
Lindsey, Dennis Jr., Kiersten, Anthony II and Alyssa. Dear sister-in-law of
Frank Pace, John Pace and Josephine Grenci. Cherished aunt of many nieces and
nephews. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home,
1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of
the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Thursday 10:45AM at St. Joseph's R.C. Church,
Babylon, L.I. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I. Visiting,
Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 79:30PM
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Riegel, Dorothy
RIEGEL-Dorothy, of Levittown, on March 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Norbert. Loving mother of Mary Lawrence and Richard Riegel. Cherished
grandmother of Jennifer Lawrence and Krystal Riegel. Friends may call Tuesday,
2-5 and 7-10PM, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel, 2786
Hempstead Turnpike (2 blocks east of Wantagh Parkway). Funeral Mass, Wednesday
10AM, at St. Bernard RC Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Rotante, Jean M.
ROTANTE-Jean M., on March 13, 2005 of CT, formerly of Massapequa, NY. Devoted
wife of the late Salvatore. Beloved mother of John and his wife Hilda, Joanne
Logan and her husband John, and Salvatore and his wife Lisa. Loving
grandmother of 12 and greatgrandmother of eight. Reposing at James Funeral
Home, 540 Broadway, Massapequa, NY. Funeral Mass, Friday 10AM at St. William
the Abbot RC Church, Seaford. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Visiting Hours,
Wednesday 7-9:30PM and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Regional Hospice of Western, CT, 405 Main Street,
Danbury, CT 06810.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Sarni, Anthony V.
SARNI-Anthony V., on March 12, 2005, in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of
Karen. Loving father of Maria, Christopher (Lisa), Anthony (Justine) and
Robert (Christine). Cherished grandfather to Laura, Kristina, Anthony,
Michael, Christopher, Joseph, Jake and Matthew. Devoted brother to Sallianne
Phrampus. Over 35 years of service to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Reposing
at Romanelli-Stephen Funeral Home, 89-01, Rockaway Blvd., Ozone Park. Mass of
Christian Burial, Thursday 10:30AM at St. Aloysius RC Church, Brooklyn.
Interment to follow at St. Raymond's Cemetery. Family will receive friends
Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5PM and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Shannon, George J.
SHANNON-George J. on March 12, 2005 formerly of Rockville Centre, NY. Beloved
husband of Judith. Loving father of Dorothy Puhn, Michael, Kathleen Lapkowski,
Genevieve Monteforte and Marianne Norwood. Devoted grandfather of 13 and great
grandfather of one. Ex-Captain and associate member of Alert Eng. Co. No. 2
R.V.C.F.D. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9PM Wednesday at Thomas A. Glynn & Son
Funeral Home, 20 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre. Mass of Christian Burial
St. Agnes Cathedral Thursday at 10AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Simon, James Joseph
SIMON-James Joseph, of North Massapequa, L.I. on March 13, 2005. Beloved
husband of Merrill Simon. Devoted father of Jaclyn Anthony (Mark). Loving
brother of Alice Shane, Theresa Salka and Fred Simon. Best buddy of Mickie
Condit. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20
Hicksville Road (1 mile north of the Southern State Parkway, Exit 29).
Religious Service at the Funeral Home, Wednesday 10:30AM. Interment Calverton
National Cemetery, Calverton, L.I. Visiting Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.


Smith, Theresa Dorothea
SMITH-Theresa Dorothea, of Baldwin on March 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Norbert F. Loving mother of Patricia Panebianco, Norbert, David and the late
Richard V. Smith. Cherished grandmother of twenty-two and greatgrandmother of
twenty. Reposing at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 769 Merrick Rd., Baldwin. Mass
of Christian Burial, St. Christopher's Church, Friday 9:45AM. Interment,
Calvary Cemetery. Visiting, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday from 3/15/2005 - 3/17/2005.

Spahr, Muriel Brewster
SPAHR-Muriel Brewster, 81, lifelong resident of Smithtown on March 14, 2005.
Member of the Society of Lending Comforts to the Sick, Smithtown Historical
Society, and the Smithtown Cemetery Assoc. Wife of the late Lt. Col. William
H. Spahr. Beloved mother of Jonathon Brewster Spahr, Lucia Hamilton Spahr, and
the late Leslie Candace Kinney. Also survived by six grandchildren. Friends
may call at the Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home, 17 Manor Rd., Smithtown on
Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Cremation private. Memorial service, Thursday
11am at the First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown. In lieu of flowers,
donations to St. Charles Hospice or your favorite local charity would be
appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Stanchio, Edward P.
STANCHIO-Edward P., on March 14, 2005, of Great Neck. Honorary member of Great
Neck Alert Fire Department. Loving father of Michael, Barry, and Edward.
Cherished grandfather of Shannon and Patricia. Devoted brother of Rose,
Natalie, Jay, and Paul. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570
Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, Wednesday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass,
Thursday, 9:45 AM, St. Aloysius R.C. Church, Great Neck. Interment, All Saints
Cemetery, Great Neck.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Sweeney, John M.
SWEENEY-John M., of Brentwood, N.Y., on March 14, 2005. Retired from
Entenmann's Bakery. Devoted husband of the late Grace (nee O'Leary). Beloved
father of Kevin and Elena, Marilyn and Stanley Borchers, John and Gem, and
Timothy. Loved one of Mark A. Longergan. Adored grandfather of Karina, Kyle,
Laurel, Rachael, and Elizabeth. Cherished brother of William and Mary of
Greenlawn, N.Y., Michael of Milford, Conn., and Marie McDonald of Tuckerton,
N.J., and brotherin-law of Jane Sweeney of Islip Terrace, N.Y. Predeceased by
his brother, Raymond, and sisters, Patricia Sweeney and Evelyn Duffy.
Visiting, Thursday and Friday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at Brueggemann Funeral Home,
522 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 9:15 AM, at St.
Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, East Northport. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.

Taylor, Jean Lois (Maiden)
TAYLOR-Jean Lois (Maiden), of Hempstead, New York, on March 11. 2005. Born
November 14, 1929. Beloved wife of the late Eugene S. Taylor. Loving mother of
Brenda Taylor Patton, Susan Taylor Batten, the late Patricia Taylor-Irvin and
the late Kirk E. Taylor. Grandmother to Karam Taylor, Corey Irvin, Erica
Patton, Leah Irvin and Ellie Patton,III. Also survived by daughter-in-law
Cathy Taylor; sons-in-law Eugene Irvin, Ellie Patton, Jr. and Robert Batten;
niece and nephews Celeste, Byron, Keith and Eric Stewart and two great
grandchildren, Tavar and Cory Irvin, Jr. Memorial Services will be held on
Friday, March 18th, at the Carl C. Burnett Funeral Home, Inc., 456 South
Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY. A viewing will be held from 4-7 PM followed by
a Funeral Service at 7 PM. Contributions may be made on her behalf to the
Lincoln School for Nurses Scholarship Fund, Class of 1951, and sent to Jane
Dunlap Brown, 325 Union Ave., Mt Vernon, NY 10550-4545.
Published in Newsday on 3/15/2005.