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Barash, Meyer
BARASH-Meyer of Levittown on March 14, 2005 after a brief illness. Beloved
husband of the late Helen. Loving father of David, Frederick, William and
Anne. Proud grandfather of James and Lisa. Distinguished Professor of
Sociology at Hofstra University for nearly forty years. Navy Veteran of WWII.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations to The Hofstra University General
Scholarship Fund would be appreciated. Memorial services to be announced.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Berger, Muriel
BERGER-Muriel on March 17, 2005 at age 80. Loving wife of Alvin. Devoted
mother of Randy. Cherished sister of the late Bernard Cohen. Services Sunday,
March 20, 2005, 11:30 AM at RiversideNassau North Chapels, 55 North Station
Plaza (opposite the LIRR), Great Neck, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Braciszewski, Leo S.
BRACISZEWSKI-Leo S., of East Northport, LI, on March 17, 2005. Retired from
Sperry Gyroscope and Proud WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Kathleen.
Loving father of Bruce and Kenneth Braciszewski and father-inlaw of Joy
Braciszewski. Cherished grandfather of six grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Josephine Kane and Sophie Holst.
Visiting, Sunday and Monday 2-5PM and 7-9PM at the Brueggemann Funeral Home,
522 Larkfield Rd., East Northport. Funeral Mass, Tuesday 9:45AM, St. Matthew
RC Church, Dix Hills. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Cottone, Magdalen Pauline
COTTONE-Magdalen Pauline, 75, of Islip Terrace, LI, on March 15, 2005. Beloved
mother of Antoinette (Dan) Michaels, George (Cheryl) Walsh and the late
Michael Walsh. Loving mother-inlaw of Irene Walsh, Richard Kister and Michael
Stewart. Cherished grandmother of Dawn (Steve), Lisa (Kevin), Michael
(Lauren), Michelle (John), Anna (Ralph), Christy, and Jimmy, and
great-grandmother of Ashley, Samantha, Brooke, Michael, Samantha, Nicholas and
Anthony. Dear sister of Raymond Wilson. Reposing at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral
Home, 245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville, LI, 7-9:30 P.M. Saturday; 2-4:30 P.M.
and 79:30 P.M. Sunday. Funeral Mass, 9:45 A.M. Monday, St. Mary's R.C. Church,
East Islip. Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn.
Published in Newsday from 3/18/2005 - 3/19/2005.

Curry, Patricia Ann
CURRY-Patricia Ann on March 17, 2005 of Sound Beach, LI. Beloved wife of
Christian O. Loving mother of Jennifer Champagne and her husband Keith and
Christian O., Jr. and his wife Hanna. Cherished grandmother of Dylan and
Kasper. Adored sister of Timothy Philbin and his wife Cindy and the late Peter
Philbin. Reposing O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI.
Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral service 10AM Monday. Interment
Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.


Deistler, Elizabeth
DEISTLER-Elizabeth on March 15, 2005. Forever in our hearts. Beloved wife of
Valentine. Cherished mother of Valentine, Lisa and Dana. Loving mother-in-law
of Bob, Alan and Bill. Devoted nana of Whitney, Bobby, Joshua, Kristan, Connor
and Taylor. Dear sister of Emily, John and the late Anne and Josephine.
Friends may call at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Avenue,
New Hyde Park on Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be held
Monday at Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church at 10:30 AM. Interment Breslau
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

DeSano, Jeanne M.
DeSANO-Jeanne M. of Oceanside, LI, on March 17, 2005. Devoted mother of
Charles, Laura Love, Jeanne Hendricken and the late John Paul. Dear sister of
Jack Albig, George Albig and Betty Provost. Also survived by 11 grandchildren
and 5 great-grandchildren. Service at Towers Funeral Home, Inc., Long Beach &
Foxhurst Roads, Oceanside, Monday 9:30am. Visiting Saturday 7-9, Sunday 2-4,
7-9pm. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to
your favorite charity would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Frascino, Andrea
FRASCINO-Andrea, 80 of Rocky Point, LI on March 18, 2005. Beloved husband of
Otilie. Dear brother of Antonio Frascino and Gemma Rango. Member of the Rocky
Point Fire Department, Sons of Italy and Knights of Columbus. Reposing at the
Rocky Point Funeral Home, 603 Business Rte 25A, Rocky Point, LI. Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 AM Monday at St. Anthony of Padua
R.C. Church in Rocky Point. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in
Coram, LI. Visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9 PM Saturday and Sunday.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Hughes, Elizabeth F. (Scharnberger-Igoe)
HUGHES-Elizabeth F. (nee Scharnberger-Igoe) of Massapequa, NY on March 17,
2005. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Adored and much loved mother and
mother-in-law of Thomas and Eileen, Kerry and Barbara and Garrett and
Margaret. Cherished grandmother of Chet, Gregory, Shannon, Kelly, Ryan,
Brittany and Jennifer. We will always remember your great love of your family,
your generous heart, your fun-loving spirit and your exquisite dancing with
Dad. Reposing after 2PM Sunday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh
Ave. (exit 28N SSPKWY) Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Monday 10AM at St. James RC
Church, Seaford. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Mandl, Carol P.
MANDL-Carol P., of Tamarac, FL and former longtime resident of Wantagh and
East Meadow, passed away March 16, 2005, at the age of 84. Carol is survived
by her beloved husband Elliott. Loving mother of sons Scott Miller of South
Huntington, Richard Miller of Long Beach, CA, and daughter Bonnie Barber of
Hermosa Beach, CA. Adored grandmother of two granddaughters Shari Watford and
Robin Cino and two greatgrandsons. Dear sister of Ruth Gilbert and beloved
aunt to four nieces. Also survived by Mr. Mandl's daughter Patti and her two
sons. Arrangements c/o Star of David Funeral Home and Cemetery of North
Lauderdale, FL. The family will hold a private memorial service in April. In
lieu of offerings, send donations to the Central Florida Lions Eye Bank, 5523
W. Cypress St., #100 Tampa, FL 33607.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Mason, Edna Foy
MASON-Edna Foy, of Brookhaven formerly of Patchogue, NY, on March 17, 2005 at
age 83. Loving wife of the late Alexis I. Cherished mother of Lynne Mason,
Mary Ann Carlisle, James Mason the John Huber and the late Alexis M. Mason.
Devoted grandmother of nine. Mrs. Mason is a retired Catholic School Teacher
with over 20 years of service in the Rockville Centre Diocese. Visiting,
Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 79PM both days at the Robertaccio Funeral Home, 85
Medford Ave., Patchogue, NY. Mass of Christian burial Monday 10AM at St.
Francis de Sales RC Church, Patchogue. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery,
Coram, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Mitileneos, Aristides
MITILENEOS-Aristides, on March 18, 2005. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee
Benetos). Loving father of Anna and Nicholas Christos and the late Gary
Mitilineos. Cherished grandfather of Christine and Craig Persico, Harris,
Ariana and great-grandfather of Victoria. Special uncle to Dina Chase and
great-uncle to Connor, Griffin and Caroline. Reposing at the Frederick Funeral
Home, Inc., of Flushing., Northern Blvd. at 193rd St. Visiting hours, 2-5PM
and 7-9PM Sunday and Monday. Funeral Service, 9AM Tuesday from St. Nicholas
G.O. Nicholas Church. Interment, Flushing Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Motyka, Joseph
MOTYKA-Joseph, on March 17, 2005 age 93. Beloved husband of the late Germaine.
Devoted father of Edwin, Elaine and Thaddeus. Cherished grandfather of seven
grandchildren and greatgrandfather of five great-granchildren. Friends may
visit, Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30PM and 7-9:30PM at New Hyde Park Funeral
Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. Funeral Mass, Monday 9:45AM, St.
Hedwig's RC Church, Floral Park, NY. Interment to follow Holy Rood Cemetery,
Westbury, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Perri, Barbara A.
PERRI-Barbara A., of Shoreham, NY, on March 17, 2005, in her 55th year.
Beloved wife of William. Loving mother of William and Kevin. Dear sister of
Janet Jacobsen. Reposing, Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave.,
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, where a Religious Service will be held Sunday 8PM.
Cremation, private, Nassau-Suffolk Crematory, Ronkonkoma, NY. Visiting, Sunday
2-4PM and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Rosenberg, Alex
ROSENBERG-Alex, 92, of Franklin Square, NY, on March 17, 2005. Devoted husband
of the late Belle Rosenberg. Loving father of Judith and Robert. Cherished
grandfather of Sarah, Dan, Sabrina, Reuben, Eric and Max. Father-inlaw of
Henry Steinglass and Rosalie Rosenberg. He will be deeply missed for his
vitality and indomitable way. Services at 10:15AM on Sunday, March 20th at
I.J. Morris, 46 Greenwich St., Hempstead, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Schuster, Dr. Theodore J.
SCHUSTER-Dr. Theodore J. of Whitestone, NY on March 17, 2005. Cherished
husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Richard and Barbara. Also survived by six
grandchildren. Visiting at Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, 10-25 150th Street,
Whitestone, NY, Saturday 7-10 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-10 PM. Celebration of
the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Luke's R.C. Church, Whitestone, NY Monday
9:30 AM. Interment Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, NY. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Dr. Schuster to St. John's
University, Jamaica, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Schwamb, Frederick
SCHWAMB-Frederick, of Lake Grove, on March 17, 2005. Beloved husband of
Mildred. Loving father of Peggy Meehan (Thomas), Fred Schwamb (Doreen), Rev.
Dr. Kevin Schwamb (Heather) and Keith Schwamb (Barbara). Also survived by 15
grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Rd.,
Setauket. Visiting, Monday 24PM and 7-10PM. Service, Tuesday 10AM at the New
Village Congregational Church. Interment, New Village Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the New Village Congregational Church would be
appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Seman, Lawrence L.
SEMAN-Lawrence L., of Mount Sinai, passed away peacefully in his 83rd year. A
lifetime practitioner of magic, mentalism and illusions; past President of the
Long Island Mystics, member of the Cue Club and as Professor Lawrence
recreated the 19th century magic act of Professor John Henry Anderson for the
past 30 years at the Long Island Fair held at the Old Bethpage Village
Restoration. Beloved husband of Joyce for 53 years. Devoted father of David
(Marjorie Sokol) and Peter (Donna Kuo). Grandfather of Zachary, Theo, Pascal,
Marisa and Phoebe. Brother of the late Betty Anne Fine (Robert) and Dana
Seman. Uncle to Marjorie, Howard and Janice. Memorial Service date to be
announced. Donations to the American Cancer Society may be made in his name.
He said his last magic word "Budah-toe".
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Smith, Sister Mary Thomasina
SMITH-Sister Mary Thomasina, R.S.M. Survived by her loving sister-in-law,
Dorothy Smith, and cousin, Monsignor Dennis Heron; adoring nieces and nephews.
Visiting will be on Saturday and Sunday from 2-7 PM at the Convent of Mercy,
273 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial will be on
Monday at 10:30 AM at the Convent of Mercy. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery,
Brooklyn, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sisters of Mercy Retirement
Fund, 273 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Spencer, Luisa V.
SPENCER-Luisa V., on March 17, 2005. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving
and caring mother of Rachael Chernoff, Raymon, David, and William. Cherished
grandmother of eight and great grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Ruben Velez,
Viciament Cuellar. Reposing after 2PM Sunday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral
Home, 2515 North Jerusalem Rd (Exit 25N SSPKWY) East Meadow. Funeral Service
Monday 10:00AM at the funeral home. Interment to follow Pinelawn Memorial
Park, Pinelawn. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Stabasefski, Josephine
STABASEFSKI-Josephine, B. age 81, on March 17, 2005 of Roslyn Heights, NY.
Loving sister of Adeline Byrnes, Regina Ciampi and Stanley Stabasefski. Also
survived by nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the Roslyn
Heights Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights Saturday,
9am-10:30am. Funeral Mass Saturday, 11am, St. Mary's RC Church, Roslyn Harbor.
Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Style, Jane
STYLE-Jane, 81, of West Sayville, LI, on March 17, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late Anthony. Loving mother of Betty VandePolder, Bruce and Jerry Style and
Toni Dystra. Cherished grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 15. Dear
sister of John, Marvin and Thomas VanEssendelft and Mae Boogertman. Reposing
at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville, LI, 2-4:30
and 7-9:30PM Sunday. Religious service 11:30AM Monday at the funeral home.
Interment, Union Cemetery, Sayville, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions to
West Sayville Christian School, 37 Rollstone Ave., West Sayville, NY 11796 are
appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Taylor, Joseph B.
TAYLOR-Joseph B., of Westhampton, NY (formerly of Lake Ronkonkoma), on March
18, 2005, in his 49th year. Beloved husband of Sharon. Devoted father of
Joseph, Patrick and Kelsey Taylor. Loving son of Margaret and the late William
Taylor. Dear brother of William, Thomas Maureen Tenore, Ellen Silvestri,
Margaret Chapman, Ann Taylor and Mary Colomban. Reposing, Moloney's Holbrook
Funeral Home, 825 Main St., Holbrook, NY where a religious service will be
held Monday at 7:30PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday 10AM at St. Mary's Episcopal
Church, Lake Ronkonkoma. Interment following Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram,
NY. Visiting, Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 79PM.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.

Walker, Artensia Rose
WALKER-Artensia Rose, born February 10, 1923 in Kyle, Texas. Artensia was
affectionately known to her family as "Honey Bear". Artensia passed away March
14, 2005. She is survived by her husband Randolph J. Walker, Daughter Lauren
Newman, three grandchildren, Naeem, Mandisa and Seth and three
great-grandchildren, Rhiane Caleb and Mya. "Honey Bear" will always be
remembered for her love of bridge, her wisdom, giving heart and endless love.
Published in Newsday on 3/19/2005.