OBITS: Newsday 21 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 Betzag, Gertrude BETZAG-Gertrude, of Plainview, NY, on March 18, 2005 at the age of 91. Loving mother of Carolyn Merhige, Fred and Catherine Cassot. Cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home Inc., South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 Tuesday from 9:30-11:30am. Mass of Christian burial Tuesday, 12PM, at St. William the Abbot RC Church in Seaford. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 18 North Main St., 3rd Floor, West Hartford, CT 06107. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Brooks, Steven E. BROOKS-Steven E., 34, formerly of Copiague, NY, on Saturday, March 19, 2005. Funeral Service on Thursday, March 24th, 10:00am, St Mary's Church, 429 E. Allen St. Hudson, NY. Spring burial in Linlithgo Cemetery, Columbia Co. Calling hours Wednesday (5:00-8:00pm) at McDonald Funeral Home, 886 Columbia St., Hudson. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Buhler Sr., Harold F. BUHLER-Harold F. Sr., age 77, of Port Huron, MI, formerly of Selden on March 18, 2004. Beloved husband of Betty. Veteran of WWII serving with the U.S. Army. Cherished father of eight. Adored grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 10. Also survived by his brother Ormond. Reposing at Giove Funeral Home, 640 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island, Monday 7:00-9:30pm and Tuesday 2-4 and 7:00-9:30PM. Interment Wednesday Washington Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Buzzetta, Lena BUZZETTA-Lena, on March 19, 2005 of Centereach, LI. Cherished wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Rosalie Rozensky and Lucille (Buzz) and her husband Herman Fuchs. Devoted grandmother of Steven, Leanne, Angela, Lauren, Jill, Tracey and Dana. Greatgrandmother of eight and great-great grandmother of two. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Hwy. (Rt. 347) Port Jefferson Sta., LI. Visiting Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 79PM. Funeral Mass, 9:45AM Wednesday at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary RC Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Capobianco, Antonia F. CAPOBIANCO-Antonia F., of Glen Cove, N.Y., on March 18, 2005. Wife of the late Joseph. Mother of Patricia Alexander and Judy Yerry. Grandmother of Robin, Chris, Lynda, Dawn, Maureen and James. Great-grandmother of 10. Visiting, Tuesday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, N.Y. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 9:30 AM, Church of St. Rocco, Glen Cove, N.Y. Interment private. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Carroll, Winifred V. CARROLL-Winifred V., of Hauppauge, NY (formerly of Huntington, NY) on March 18, 2005 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Dennis, William, the late Edward and mother-in-law of Francine and Judi. Cherished grandmother of William, TracyAnn, Jon, Lee, Dennis and Brian. Reposing Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Rd. (Rte 111) Hauppauge, where a religious service will be held Monday. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:45AM at St. Thomas More RC Church, Hauppauge. Interment following St. Patrick's Cemetery, Smithtown, NY. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Ceparano, Victor (Memoriam) VICTOR CEPARANO 4/29/80 - 3/21/04 A light in our lives has been extinguished. We go through the days in the dark. We keep praying to see the light in Heaven. Miss and love you forever. Mom, Dad, Amy, Tommy, Jimmy, Desiree and Rocco, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Ceparano, Victor (Memoriam) VICTOR CEPARANO 4/29/80 - 3/21/04 My first Grandson You were taken away suddenly, no time to say goodbye. It's your 1st Anniversary In Heaven. Every day we think of you and miss you so very much. We'll never know why or how this happened. We will miss you forever. We miss your smile, your eyes and your laughter. You took a piece of my heart. Hold on to it. Until our souls meet. Love Grandma Sally, Grandpa Pete, Uncle Donald, Michael and Jason. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Collins, Jerome F. COLLINS-Jerome F. on March 20, 2005. Veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Eileen. Devoted father of Patrick, Maureen, Joseph and John. Loving grandfather of ten. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin Funeral Home, Inc., 42 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, NY. Visitation Monday 7-9PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:30AM, St. Catherine of Sienna RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Duva, Christian J. DUVA-Christian J. at the age of 37, of New York, NY and Bayville, NY on March 18, 2005. Beloved son of Judy and the late Philip. Loving brother of Kimberly and Matthew. Cherished grandson of Helen and Peter Enczelewski. Survived by Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Reposing at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, 293 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY. Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian burial, St. Gertrude's RC Church, Bayville, Wednesday. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 7-9PM, and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Chris had a profound love for classical music and loved playing the piano. A donation in his memory would be appreciated to: ASCAP (music scholarship foundation), 1 Lincoln Plaza, New York, NY 10023. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Galante, Marie GALANTE-Marie, of Wantagh, on March 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Devoted and loving mother of Frank and his wife Judy, and Linda and her husband Nick. Cherished grandmother of Chris, Kara, Tricia and John. Proud great grandmother of Allaura, Karissa and Nicholas. Dear sister of Margie, Faye, Pat, Lee. Along with her predeceased sisters Josie, Rose, Jennie and Laura. Sister in law of Gloria and her husband Fred. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Rd. (1 mile north of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church, Wantagh, Tuesday, 11AM. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, L.I. Visiting Sunday and Monday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Guy, Richard "Bunky" GUY-Richard "Bunky" of Bay Shore, NY on March 19, 2005, in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Janice. Loving son of Richard J. and the late Virginia. Devoted father of Theresa Cuffie and Erik Watson. Cherished grandfather of four. Devoted brother of Charles Guy and Judy Gates. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Overton Funeral Home, 172 Main St., Islip, NY. Funeral service, Wednesday 11AM, United Methodist Church of Babylon, Babylon, NY. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the New York Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or to the United Methodist Church of Babylon. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Hart, Lawrence J. HART-Lawrence J., on March 19, 2005, of Long Beach, L.I. Beloved husband of Betty. Dear father of Lawrence and James Hart and Marie Whelan. Fond grandfather of 8. Reposing at the Macken Mortuary, Island Park Chapel, 3930 Long Beach Road, Island Park, 7-9 PM, Monday, and 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Tuesday. Funeral Mass at St. Ignatius Martyr R.C. Church, Long Beach, 10 AM, Wednesday. Interment, V.A. National Cemetery, Calverton, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Hill Jr., Russell M. HILL-Russell M. Jr., of Greenlawn passed away peacefully on March 19, 2005 with family and friends at his side. Retired driver for the town of Huntington, and bus driver for South Huntington School District. Beloved father of William, Franklin, Lynnmarie, and Felicia. Cherished grandfather of six. Adored son of Marion Watson. Dear brother of Clifford, Wayne, and Bruce. Visitation Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Religious services Tuesday 8:30PM. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Homburger, Edward C. HOMBURGER-Edward C., of Huntington Station on March 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Jane R. Cherished father of Steven E., Paul A. and Susan R. Cagnard. Loving grandfather of Eric, Tracy, and Scott Cagnard, and Christopher, Allison, Emily, Matthew, and Thomas Homburger. Dear brother of Dorothy Ronnie. Visitation Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc., 1380 New York Ave. (corner of Pulaski Rd.) Huntington Station. Prayer, Wednesday, 10:00AM. Burial at Calverton National Cemetery. Memorial Service Wednesday, 7:30PM, at the Huntington Baptist Church corner of High St. and Oakwood Rd. Donations may be made to Christian Service Brigade or Youth (Guidance) Mentoring, 6 Oakwood Rd., Huntington, NY 11743 Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Hurd, Melissa Jean (Memoriam) MELISSA JEAN HURD (MISHA) 3/21/79 - 6/1/00 Happy 26th Birthday In Heaven I miss you and love you more as time goes by. May God hold you always my Baby. Love Dad Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Lombardo, Joseph LOMBARDO-Joseph, of West Babylon on March 19, 2005 in his 68th year. Joseph is survived by his devoted wife Elaine, his beloved children Susan, Janice, Mace, Michael and Tony. Cherished grandfather of Nick, Billy and Sophia. The Lombardo family will receive friends and family on Monday between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9pm for a Memorial Service in Joseph's name. Arrangements were handled under the care and dedication of Lang Tobia DiPalma Funeral Home, 406 Deer park Ave., Babylon, NY 11710. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Lopez, Elizabeth McQuade LOPEZ-Elizabeth McQuade, 86, of Westwood, NJ formerly of Orlando, FL and Levittown, NY on Saturday, March 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Armando Lopez of 66 years. Devoted mother of Edward Lopez and his wife Pamela of Troy, NY and Kathy Fernandes and her husband Paul of Westwood, NJ. Loving grandmother of Margaret Lopez Hyde and her husband Richard, Paul Fernandes, Jr. and Leigh Anne Fernandes. Mass of the Resurrection at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, 688 Ridgewood Road, Township of Washington, NJ on Tuesday at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2221 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 131, El Segundo, CA 90425 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements by Becker Funeral Home. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Marchesano, John J. MARCHESANO-John J. of Farmingdale, LI, on March 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Carmela. Loving father of Dr. Anne Marchesano-Manduca and Dr. Bruno Manduca and Rose Marchesano and step-father of Connie and Tony Stabile. Fond grandfather of Gabriella, Alexander, Lisa and Gina. Also survived by sister Ernestine Turis and brother Michael Marchesano. John was a Veteran of WWII. He worked over sixty years in the trucking and building materials industry and was a prominent leader and innovator in his field. John touched many hearts and will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers family request donations to the Daughters of St. Paul Convent, 78 Fort Place, Staten Island, NY 10301, 718-447-5071. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9PM Tuesday at the Perry Funeral Home, 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, LI. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 9:45AM, at St. Killians RC Church, Farmingdale, LI. Burial Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Marro, Joseph Keith MARRO-Joseph Keith, 19 years, suddenly on March 20, 2005. Beloved son of Joseph and Lorraine. Loving brother and friend of Vanessa and Steven. Beautiful grandson to proud grandparents Jean and Fred Matturro. Greeted in heaven by loving grandparents Joseph and Diane Marro. Adored nephew and many Aunts and Uncles and cherished by all his cousins. Joseph was a trusted and loyal friend to all. He had a deep love for life. Joseph was a member of the 2003 Graduating Class at Hauppauge High School, where he participated in many sports. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a Scholarship Fund in memory of Joseph. Reposing at Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Rd. (Rte. 111) where a religious service will be held on Tuesday. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10:30AM, at St. Patrick's RC Church in Smithtown. Cremation to follow at Nassau Suffolk Crematory Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Visitation Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Mauro, Raymond L. MAURO-Raymond L., of Delray Beach, FL, formally of Huntington, NY on March 19, 2005. Loving husband of Joan nee Sheridan. Devoted father of Raymond L., Jr. and his wife Janice, Bob and his wife Carol, Cathy, Caryn Shervourne and her husband Douglas, Jonie Carbonell and her husband Ramiro, Debby Wroblewski and her husband Peter, Patti McGuigan and her husband Jerry. Beloved grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of one. Reposing at the Hawkins and Davis Funeral Home, 17 Manor Road, Smithtown. Mass of Christian burial, St. Patrick's RC Church, Smithtown, Wednesday, 9:45am. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. McDonnell, Rosa M. McDONNELL-Rosa M., formerly of No. Merrick on March 18, 2005. Beloved wife of the late George. Dear Aunt of William and Marlene Balbach and family and Catherine Rappold and Family. A graveside service has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 11:30am, at Holy Rood Cemetery. Arrangements under the supervision of Bellmore Funeral Home Inc. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Mezzetti, William J. MEZZETTI-William J., on March 19, 2005. Formerly of Astoria. Former proprietor of Dominick's Wine & Liquor (Astoria, N.Y.) Beloved husband of Marion D'Ambrosio. Devoted father of Lisa Marie Mezzetti, William M., Thomas J. and his wife Kathy. Proud grandfather of Hunter. Dear son of the late Dominick and Marie Bruggi. Reposing at the Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, 10-25 150th St., Whitestone, N.Y. Visiting, Tuesday 2-5 and 710PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday 10:30AM, St. Mel's R.C. Church. Interment, Mt. St. Mary's. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Englewood, CO 80112, or M.S. Society, 246 Monmouth, Oakhurst, N.J. 07755. Published in Newsday from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. Newman, Joseph G. NEWMAN-Joseph G. on March 19, 2005. Head Carpenter Retired Winter Garden Theater. Local 1 member. US Navy 1944-46 LST127. Beloved husband of Gloria. Loving father of Vincent and Joseph. Devoted brother of Vivian Mitchell, Dorothy Erhardt, Carolyn Antonaglia and the late Gertrude Schimansky. Loving grandfather Dane and Jennifer. Reposing Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, 36-46 Bell Blvd, Bayside. Mass of Christian burial Wednesday, 9:45am, St. Gregory the Great RC Church. Interment St. Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery, Brewster, NY. Visting Tuesday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Ogden, Edward "Bruce" OGDEN-Edward "Bruce" on March 20, 2005 of New Hyde Park, NY. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Beth-Ann, Jodi, Amy, Daniel, and Kim. Loving father-in-law of George, Maureen, and Anthony. Cherished grandfather of 10. Survived by brother Neil. Friends may visit on Monday and Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY. Mass of Christian burial Wednesday Holy Spirit RC Church, 10:30am. Cremation to follow Fresh Pond Crematory in Middle Village, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Perugini, Francis PERUGINI-Francis of Huntington Station on March 19, 2005. Retired Grumman Aerospace. Loving husband of the late Marie (nee Ambrosio). Devoted father of Francis, Louise, Anthony and Dominic. Cherished grandfather of Renee, Terry and Andrew, Dear brother of Carmela and Charlie. Visitation M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station, Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday Morning. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Pollack, Ann POLLACK-Ann on March 17, 2005 at the age of 91. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Services Tuesday, 12:00PM, at Gutterman's, 175 Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Preisler, Robert (Memoriam) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT PREISLER APRIL 6, 1931 - MARCH 21, 2000 We will always remember you. We will always miss you. We will always love you. Your Wife, Children, and Grandchildren Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Sama, Frank SAMA-Frank of Merrick on March 20, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Devoted father of Anne Marie Bianco (Dominic) and Toni Mason (Richard). Dear brother of Vincent Sama, Carmella Ayers and Catherine Augulis. Also survived by his grandchildren: Stacy and Kimberly Mason, Marissa and James Bianco. Visiting Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 9:45AM, at Cure of Ars RC Church. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Schultz, Jean Musnick Kayota SCHULTZ-Jean Musnick Kayota, 87, formerly of Calabash, N.C., died Thursday, March 17, 2005, in Myrtle Beach Manor. Born in New York City, N.Y., on April 6, 1917, she was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Walter Kayota, Sr., and Gilbert Schultz, Sr., a son Walter Kayota, Jr., and her brother Anthony Musnick. Surviving are her son and daughterin-law, Gilbert J. (Gil) and Maria Schultz, Jr. of Whitestone, N.Y.; a sister-in-law Stella Musnick, nieces, Carol Gercke and Stephanie Karpell; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 9 AM, in St. Brendan, The Navigator Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in the Brunswick Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 PM until 8 PM, Monday, March 21, 2005, at the Funeral Home with a Prayer Vigil at 7:30 PM; Brunswick Funeral Service and Cremation, Shallotte, N.C. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Southard, William C. (Billy) SOUTHARD-William C. (Billy), formerly of Glen Cove, L.I. on March 19, 2005. Age 42. Beloved son of Mary and the late William J. Loving brother of Kim Rogers (Matt) and Beth Mau (Gary). Dear uncle of Matthew, Steven, Nicholas and Eden. Friends may visit at the F.H. of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9PM. Mass at Church of St. Patrick, Wednesday 11:30AM. Interment, St. Patrick Cemetery, Brookville, LI. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Vonnoh, Gerald G. VONNOH-Gerald G., of East Rockaway, peacefully on March 18, 2005. Beloved husband of Grace. Cherished father of Michael and Brian. Loving grandfather of Michael Jr. and Nicole. Family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm, at the Perry Funeral Home, Inc., 118 Union Ave., Lynbrook. As he wished, his ashes will be committed to the sea, which he so loved. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Good Shepherd Hospice, 528 Mineola Ave., Carle Place, NY 11514. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Wruck, Ernest G. WRUCK-Ernest G., on March 18, 2005 of Patchogue/Brookhaven. Lifetime Attorney in Patchogue. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Loving father of Ernest R., Scott, Randy Varney, Joseph, James and Bonnie Fishman. Dear brother of Dorothy Perry. Cherished grandfather of 14. Visiting Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Lucia & Orlando Funeral Home, 326 East Main St., Patchogue. Services Tuesday, 11:30AM at Funeral Home. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Post-Morrow Foundation, PO Box 204, Brookhaven. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005. Zaneski, Michael Phillip ZANESKI-Michael Phillip, 20, of Wading River, NY, suddenly on March 19, 2005. Loving son of Craig and Linda. Dear brother of Jonathan and Jillian and cherished grandson of Mary Zaneski and Herman and Susan Febles. Visiting hours 2-4, 7-9PM Tuesday, Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Rte 25A, Wading River, NY. Funeral Mass, 10am, Wednesday, St. John's RC Church, Wading River. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Suffolk County, Inc., 1 Comac Loop, Suite 1A1, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. Published in Newsday on 3/21/2005.