OBITS: Newsday 16 Mar 2005; Melville, Suffolk co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Newsday http://www.newsday.com Allmann Sr., Helmut F. ALLMANN-Helmut F. Sr., of Fairport, NY and formerly of East Northport, LI, on March 13, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Katherine and loving father of the late Dr. Helmut F. Allmann, Jr. Dear uncle of Erwin Allmann and his wife Allison. Visiting, Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Rd., East Northport. Interment will take place Saturday 10:30AM at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Andoos, Thelma E. ANDOOS-Thelma E., 77 (nee Christie), of Oceanside, NY, on March 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late T. Paul. Loving mother of Keith, Alan, Glenn, Barbara Liotti, Ardyth Novichonek and Elizabeth Stylianos. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Alison, Jaclyn, Caitlin, Matthew, Kristen, Ryan, Christie, Jesse, Dylan, Ariel and Tyler. Dear great-grandmother of Emma Rose. Reposing, Towers Funeral Home, Inc., Long Beach & Foxhurst Rds., Oceanside, Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, St. Anthony's RC Church, Oceanside, Friday 9:45AM. Interment, All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Bisbee, Donna (Memoriam) DONNA BISBEE May 17, 1967 to March 16, 1994 We know you're in a better place, we feel your presence we see your face in Amanda's hair and Kelsey's eyes, but it's your spirit that's their prize. Priscilla's got your fire from her head to her toes, and we see it dancing in Julia Rose. You are always with us Donna. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Budetti, Theresa A. BUDETTI-Theresa A., formerly of Westbury and Ridge, L.I., on March 6, 2005 in Port Orange, FL. Beloved wife of Anthony. Loving mother of Eileen Venditto (Peter), Karen Gass (Kenneth) and Denise Quigley (Thomas). Loving grandmother of six, and greatgrandmother of four. Loving sister of William Perifanos. Memorial Service, April 3, 2005, in Port Orange, Fl. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Caruso, Carmella CARUSO-Carmella, age 59 of Port Washington, on March 14, 2005. Loving granddaughter of the Late Carmella and Angelo DeFeo. Dear niece of Michaelina Itialiano, John DeFeo (Geraldine), Barbara Faticone (Tom), and the late Lena DeFeo. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main St., Port Washington, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Chapel service, Friday 10AM. Interment, Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Collins, Mary Lulu COLLINS-Mary Lulu, suddenly on March 14, 2005. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Jennifer, Tracy and John. Proud nanny of Daunte. Dear sister, aunt and friend to many. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY, on Wednesday from 7-9:30PM and Thursday from 2-5 and 79:30PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church at 11:15AM. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Colonel, Frank (Memoriam) FRANK COLONEL 2/23/22 - 3/16/04 It's been one year since God called you home, that last day as I held you and kiss you and told you it was alright to go. You had been through so much. I look forward to the day we will be together again. Your Loving Wife Ann. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. 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 (nee Connolly), 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 3/16/2005. De Long, Mary C. De LONG-Mary C., on March 14, 2005 of Centerport. Beloved wife of James. Devoted mother of Kelli Balewski and Kevin. Loving sister of Patricia Espinet. Reposing Nolan, Taylor Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport. Funeral, Thursday, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs RC Church, 10am. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Visiting, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Descovich, William J. DESCOVICH-William J., DDS, of Orchard Park, NY, formerly of Glen Head, NY, on March 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Carole. Loving father of Nick, Drew and Sophia. Devoted son of Mary Ann and Peter. Dear brother of Judith (Dave) Mercugliano, Sam (Amanda) and Peter. Visiting Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 4 and 7 9PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass, Monday 10AM, St. Mary's Church, Roslyn, NY. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dr. Bill Descovich Fund - UB Foundation. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Descovich DDS, William J. DESCOVICH-William J., DDS, of Orchard Park, NY, formerly of Glen Head, NY, on March 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Carole. Loving father of Nick, Drew and Sophia. Devoted son of Mary Ann and Peter. Dear brother of Judith (Dave) Mercugliano, Sam (Amanda) and Peter. Visiting Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 4 and 7 9PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass, Monday 10AM, St. Mary's Church, Roslyn, NY. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to University of Buffalo Foundaton, Dr. Bill Descovich Memorial Fund, c/o University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, 332 Squire Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Descovich DDS, William J. DESCOVICH-William J., DDS, of Orchard Park, NY, formerly of Glen Head, NY, on March 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Carole. Loving father of Nick, Drew and Sophia. Devoted son of Mary Ann and Peter. Dear brother of Judith (Dave) Mercugliano, Sam (Amanda) and Peter. Visiting Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 4 and 7 9PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass, Monday 10AM, St. Mary's Church, Roslyn, NY. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to University of Buffalo Foundaton, Dr. Bill Descovich Memorial Fund, c/o University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, 332 Squire Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. DeSousa, Joseph Francis DeSousa-Joseph Francis, on March 14, 2005. Predeceased by his beloved wife Yvonne. Loving husband of Joyce. Dear father of Karen DeSousa Haber (Michael), Keith (Catherine) and Douglas (Anne). Cherished grandfather of Yvonne, Dana and Joanna. Proud brother of Yvonne Urgo. Reposing after 2PM Thursday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28 N SS Pkwy.), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:15AM, St. Frances DeChantal RC Church, Wantagh, NY. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Family will receive friends Thursday and Friday 24PM and 7-10 PM. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. DiCecco, Joshua DiCECCO-Joshua, age 32, of Smithtown, suddenly on March 14, 2005. Member of Smithtown Fire Dept. Beloved son of Jerry and Sherry. Loving father of JJ DiCecco. Cherished brother of Lauren and Jerry. Dear fiance of Lorraine McAvoy. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, 190 East Main St., Smithtown. Visiting, Wednesday 7-9:30PM and Thursday 2-4PM and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass, St. Philip & James RCC, 11AM Friday. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Ether, Ann Elizabeth (Becker) ETHER-Ann Elizabeth (nee Becker), 80, of Bradenton, FL (formerly East Patchogue, NY) on March 11, 2005. Beloved wife of Norman. Loving mother of Richard, Lawrence and Diane Serafino. Devoted grandmother of five and great-grandmother of two. Arrangements entrusted to the Ruland Funeral Home, Inc., 500 N. Ocean Ave. (South of LIE at Exit 63), in Patchogue, NY. Religious services 11am Thursday at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram. Family to receive friends, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Frazer, Patricia A. FRAZER-PATRICIA A. of Seaford on March 15, 2005, in her 74th year. Loving mother of James and Barbara, Kathleen and Dan Roger, Mary Ellen and Michael Lyons, Michael and Marie, Patrick and Mary. Adored grandmother of David, Sarah, Evan, Christopher, Patrick, Noah, Devin, Hunter and the late Elysse. Fond sister of John Fitzgerald, Edward Fitzgerald, Kathleen Mattiace, Mary Ann Woodburn and the late Joan Krass. Reposing at William E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa, NY. Mass of Christian burial Saturday 9:45 AM at Maria Regina RC Church, Seaford. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY. The family will receive friends Thursday evening 79:30PM and Friday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Hasse, Edward G. HASSE-Edward G., Age 70, of Port Washington, N.Y., on March 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of David (Christine), Edward (Maryellen) and Susan. Adored grandfather of ten grandchildren. Dear brother of Dolly, Dorothy, and Maureen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main St., Port Washington, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 9:30 A.M., at Our Lady of Fatima R. C. Church. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Henson, Edward P. (Memoriam) EDWARD P. HENSON March 17, 1939 - March 15, 2004 "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 3/16/2005. Jurusik, Chester JURUSIK-Chester of Commack NY, on March 15, 2005, age 82. Loving husband of Ruth. Beloved father of the late Marja. Fond brotherin-law of Jack and Ginny Conlin. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Reposing Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. at Commack Abbey Inc., 96 Commack Rd., Commack N.Y. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30 A.M. at Christ The King R.C. Church, Commack. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Amsterdam, N.Y. at a later date. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Kaletsky, Marion (Fedowich) KALETSKY-Marion (nee Fedowich), on March 13, 2005, of Saratoga Springs, NY, formerly of Westbury, LI. Devoted wife of the late Peter Sr. Beloved mother of Karen K. Olcott and her husband Douglas and the late Peter Jr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-4PM and 7-9PM at Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Ave., Westbury, LI. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 10AM at St. Brigid's RC Church, Westbury, LI. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saratoga Care Foundation, in memory of Marion Kaletsky, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, would be greatly appreciated. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Kearney, Lorraine KEARNEY-Lorraine, on March 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of Peter (Patricia), Kevin (Cookie), Lorraine Saemann (William), James (Angela), Maryanne and the late Dennis (Laura). Dear sister of Josephine. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at The Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY, Thursday 2:30-5PM and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45AM, Our Lady of the Snows Church. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Kost, Ethel C. KOST-Ethel C. of Seaford, LI, on March 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Frank A., Pamela Gargano (Nicholas), Karen Nunez (Jose) and the late Susan and John McCaffrey. Cherished grandmother of William, John, Timothy, Nicholas, Christopher, Amanda, Daniel and Sarah. Adored sister of Arthur Schmadtke, Ruth Collins and Ellen Gentile. Reposing after 2PM Thursday, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave., (Exit 28N SS PKWY) Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Friday 10AM, St. James RC Church, Seaford, NY. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Kouw, Theresa M. (Terry) KOUW-Theresa M. (Terry) of Seaford, formerly of Bellmore, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Re e. Loving mother of Kathleen, Carol Ann (Mike), Thomas, Daniel (Terri). Adored grandmother of six and great grandmother of four. Reposing at William E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 9:45AM, at Maria Regina RC Church, Seaford. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Longo, Debra J. LONGO-Debra J., of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, on March 14, 2005, in her 52nd year. Beloved wife of Raymond. Loving mother of Mina, Anthony and mother-in-law of Anthony and Meghan. Devoted daughter of James and Dorothy Nason. Dear sister of Susan Beasley, Joan Kyriacou, Russell, Glenn, Jesse and Adam Nason. Cherished grandma of Vincent. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Reposing, Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma. Visiting, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4PM and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset Hwy., Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Mallard, Mary Grace (Memoriam) MARY GRACE MALLARD 10 Years in Heaven Our love for you still grows, we're thankful for the time we had together."And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand." Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Meardon, Robert MEARDON-Robert of Glen Head on February 6, 2005 in San Diego. Beloved husband of Claire. Proud and loving father to Susan (Adam Swetnick), Kenneth (Eleanor), and Scott (Karen). Doting grandfather to Alix and Mark. Dear brother of Shirley and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bob worked for Grumman for over 33 years. A memoral service will be held at The Little Neck Community Church on March 19th at 2:00pm, located at 46-16 Little Neck Parkway in Little Neck. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Mineo, Amedea J. (Landi) MINEO-Amedea J. (nee Landi), of Copiague, on March 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Joseph, John, Michael (Joann) and Frances-Mineo-Wilcox (Michael). Cherished Nanna of Vincent, John, Joseph and Michael. Longtime devoted companion and loving friend of Bart Klemp. Dearest sister of Benny, Carmella, and Josephine. Reposing, D'Andrea Brothers Funeral Home, 99 Oak St., Copiague. Visitation, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass, Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Friday 9:45AM. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Mott, William H. MOTT-William H., lifelong resident of Bayville, on March 13, 2005. Age 81. Loving brother of Elizabeth Rosborg. Dear uncle of Eric, Robert and the late Christopher Rosborg. Great uncle of five. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, LI, Saturday 1-2 pm. Interment, Bayville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Village Church of Bayville or Bayville Fire Department. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. O'Mahony, William J. O'MAHONY-William J., on March 14, 2005 of Garden City. Beloved husband of Julia. Loving father of Maureen and William. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin Ave. at 12th Street, Garden City 2-4 and 7-9PM Wednesday and Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Anne's Church 10AM Friday. Entombment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Pagnillo, Carmine PAGNILLO-Carmine, of Glen Cove, on March 15, 2005, age 83. Beloved husband of Assunta. Loving father of Nancy (Tony), Phyllis (Octavio), Angie, Michael (Lori) and Maria (Giuseppe). Cherished grandfather of Anthony, Tina, Robert, Susan, Michael, Elizabeth, Tammy, Amanda, Stephen and Alessia. Dear great-grandfather of Chase, Alissa and Giovanni. Veteran of WWII in the Italian Army. Friends may visit at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, Thursday and Friday 35PM and 7-9PM. Mass, St. Rocco RC Church, Saturday 9:30AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Petronio, Ann PETRONIO-Ann, on March 13, 2005 of West Palm Beach, FL (formerly of Queens, NY) age 94. Beloved wife of the late Carl. Loving mother of Renata Nuzzi, Vincent and Michael Petronio. Cherished grandmother of 12 and and proud great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of Anthony Mollo. Family to receive friends Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM, Mangano Funeral Home, Inc., 1701 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park. Funeral Mass, Thursday 10:15AM Ss. Cyril and Methodius RC Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Poulakis, Harriet (Mahares) POULAKIS-Harriet (nee Mahares) of Rockville Centre, NY, on March 14, 2005, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Christopher. Cherished mother of Helen Lavas. Loving grandmother of Laura (Brian) Stidolph, Christopher, and Jonathan. Proud greatgrandmother of Brianna and Michael. Devoted sister of Thomas (Helen) and the late James (Georgia) Mahares. Loving sister-inlaw and beloved friend of Violet Callis and the late Angeline Poulakis. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service, Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul, 110 Cathedral Avenue, Hempstead, NY, Friday 11:30 am. Interment, Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations made to LI Breast Cancer Action Coalition, 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554, would be greatly appreciated. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Purtee, James M. PURTEE-James M., of Shalimar, FL, formerly of Islip, peacefully at home on February 18, 2005. Jimmy served during WWII in the US Navy and was employed at Grumman Aerospace for 33 years. Preceded by his parents William and Ursula (Maasch) Purtee, brother Martin and sister Rose L. Behrens. Survived by his loving wife Barbara; children James Jr. (Brenda), Jeanne Whitsit (T. Dale) of Islip, Judson of TX; stepdaughter Jean Velona (Jerry) of CA; brother William of CA; sisters Lorene Podlesny and Eunice Aicroth of Islip and Louise Ford of FL; grandchildren Keith and Tom Whitsit and Jacqueline Purtee of Islip, and Alex and Megan Velona of CA. Memorial Service at Trinity Lutheran Church, Islip on July 2, 2005, at 12PM. Interment following at Calverton National Veterans Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Resnick, Louis RESNICK-Louis, on March 15, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Ethel. Devoted father of Stephen Resnick, Carol Gordon and Phyllis Charpentier. Loving brother. Adored grandfather and great-grandfather. Services, Thursday 12 noon at Gutterman's, 8000 Jericho Tpk., Woodbury, LI. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Sangermano, Paul G. SANGERMANO-Paul G., on March 14, 2005, age 54, of Oyster Bay, LI. Beloved son of Mary and the late Michael. Loving brother of Vincent (Jeanne), Elizabeth Bishop (David), Michael Jr., Maria SantAngelo (John) and Tina Scadin (David). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He was a devoted Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. Visiting, Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay, LI, Wednesday 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, St. Dominic RC Chapel, Oyster Bay, Thursday 9:30AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to United Spinal Assoc., 54 Nashua St., Milford, NH 03055, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Seyfried, Margaret Agnes SEYFRIED-Margaret Agnes of Plainview, NY. Formerly of Albertson, NY on March 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Catherine Mondello (John), Jean Radtke (Bob), Peggy Vehring and Marianne Wargo (Chris Kusche). Cherished grandmother of Lynn, Tim, Kimberly, Kris, Kelly and great granddaughter Julia. Dear sister of Kathleen McCarthy and the late Thomas Kelly and Marie Kelly. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 79PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10AM, St. Aidan's R.C. Church, Williston Park, NY. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. 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. Snyder, Raulison C. SNYDER-Raulison C., age 88, of Midlothian, VA, and formerly of Melville, NY, on March 12, 2005. Proud WWII Army Air Corps Veteran. Raulison retired from the US Air Force after 29 years of service. Beloved husband of Gertrude M. Snyder. Also survived by his daughter, Judy Long and her husband Gerry, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation, Saturday 12:00-1:00 PM at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc., 1380 New York Ave., Huntington Station, NY 11746. Interment of cremains to follow at Melville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Spagnuolo, Pasquale SPAGNUOLO-Pasquale of Coram, LI, (formerly of Brooklyn, NY) on March 14, 2005 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Concetta. Loving father of three daughters. Cherished grandfather of seven and great grandfather of 15. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, Inc. 411 Old Town Rd. Setauket, LI. Visiting hours Wednesday 7-10 P.M. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-10 P.M. Funeral Mass Friday 9:45 A.M. at St. Gerard Majella RC Church. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Heart Association. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Stefania, Grace R. STEFANIA-Grace R., of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Great Neck, on March 13, 2005. Wife of the late Michael. Beloved mother of Michael and Maureen Vita. Mother-in-law of Frank Vita and Ada Stefania. Grandmother of Gina Buchko, Robert Vita, Anthony Vita, Tia Stefania and Christopher Vita. Great-grandmother of Melissa, Nina and Tina and her beloved grandpuppies Gari and Mia. Visiting in the Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home, Northern Blvd. & Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck, Thursday 2-5PM and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 9:45AM, St. Aloysius RC Church, Great Neck. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Stephens, Sister Veronica STEPHENS-Sister Saint Veronica C.S.J., of Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood, on March 15, 2005. Reposing at the Maria Regina Residence, 1725 Brentwood Rd., Brentwood, NY, Thursday 25:30PM and 6:30-7:30PM. Wake Service, Thursday 6:30PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday 11AM at the Maria Regina Residence. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, NY 11717. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Suriff, Harold SURIFF-Harold, of Levittown, LI, on March 15, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Loving father of Karen Galluzzo, Stewart Suriff and Gaye (Gary) Pedoto. Cherished grandfather of Valerie, Heather, Kimberly and Joseph. Reposing, I.J. Morris Inc. Funeral Home, 21 East Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills, NY, Thursday, March 17, 11:30 AM, followed by Services at 12:30PM. Interment to follow 1:30PM at New Montefiore Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Trombino, Anthony TROMBINO-Anthony, of Glen Head, NY, on March 14, 2005. Beloved husband of 56 years to Frances. Loving father of Judith (Jay) Marten, Karen (Chuck) Romani and Anthony (Cathy) Trombino. Dear brother of Mary and Josephine. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Tom), Katie (Ted), John, Anne Marie, Allyson, David, Kerry, Brian, Peter, Christopher, Elizabeth and great grandfather of Lily and Casey. Visiting, Thursday 2-4 and 79PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass, Friday 10:00AM, St. Mary's Church, Roslyn, NY. Interment, Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, NY. Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, Bryant Ave., Roslyn, NY 11576. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Victoria, Anissa (Memoriam) ANISSA VICTORIA 3/16/01 Happy 4th Birthday in Heaven We miss you and think of you every day. We know you're watching over all of us. Love Always, Mommy, Daddy, Cristian, Baby Mateo & all your Family Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Walker, Anita WALKER Anita Margaret (nee Posnansky), of Crystal River, FL (formerly of Long Island) on March 15, 2005. Beloved wife of Scott. Loving mother of Susan Nappo (Gary), Patricia Novy (Dave), Daniel Fennessy (Tammy), Michael Walker and Kelly Walker. Cherished Grandmother of Taylor, Christopher, Tyler, Allison, Madison and Lindsey. Caring sister of the late Barry Posnansky. A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Hospice of Citrus County (hospiceofcitruscounty.org) or your favorite charity would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005. Walthers, Michael T. WALTHERS-Michael T., of West Babylon, on March 12, 2005. Loving husband of Margaret (nee Errante). Cherished father of Michael Jr., Thomas and Gregory. Devoted son of Arthur Walthers and the late Gloria Walthers. Dearest brother of Arthur Jr. and his wife Robin, John and his wife Sandy, Deborah Johnson and her husband Steve, Karen Ricca and Cheryl Pizzuto and her husband Jerry. Cherished son-in-law of Enza and Sal Errante. Dearest brother-in-law of Joe and Heidi Errante and Sal and Jill Errante. Caring uncle of 17 nieces and nephews. Adored by his many loving aunts and uncles. Friends may visit Today 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main St., Babylon. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00AM at Our Lady of Grace RC Church, West Babylon. Entombment following at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, LI. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in his memory for his family. Published in Newsday from 3/16/2005 - 3/18/2005. Wareham, Michael William WAREHAM-Michael William, on March 14, 2005 of Ridge. Loving son of William and Susan. Devoted father of Brianna Joyce. Beloved brother of Stacey Staufer (John). Dearest uncle of John William. Cherished grandson of Betty Barton and Mabel Wareham. Deeply loved by Tina O'Sullivan. Also survived by numerous family and friends. Visiting hours, Wednesday 7-9:30pm and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9:30pm, at Giove Funeral Home, 640 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island. Mass, 10am Friday, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/16/2005.