OBITS: Newsday 23 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 Bartlett, Lynne Abbe BARTLETT-Lynne Abbe, age 49, of Hopkins, MN, passed away March 17, 2005. Born and raised in Lynbrook, NY, attended State University of New York in Fredonia and graduated with a BA degree in Drama. Her passions were music, art and other creative endeavors. Lynne's work career involved working with children in Day Care, becoming a floral designer, and was also a Pharmacy Tech. Lynne was a friend to everyone, kind, concerned, understanding and generous. She was preceded in death by her father Bob Bartlett. She will be dearly missed by her mother, Barbara Bartlett of Long Lake; siblings, Scott of Louisville, CO and Nancy Schultz of Long Lake; two nieces, Corey and Casey Schultz. Memorial Service, Saturday, March 26th, 11AM, at David Lee Funeral Home, Wayzata, MN. Memorials preferred to Vail Place, 159th Avenue South, Hopkins, MN 55343. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Caputo, Anthony R. (Memoriam) ANTHONY R. CAPUTO (YODA) HAPPY 32ND BIRTHDAY 3-23-73 to 3-29-95 No candles, cake, or song. Just thoughts of you with love and pride. Your winning smile and hearty laugh can still be seen and heard. Through all the years and all the tears, we miss you and long to hold you again for you will be "Forever Young" and never forgotten. Give your hero a kiss from us. Love You, DAD, MA & MARIA Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Carrick, Clara M. CARRICK-Clara M., of Baldwin, March 21, 2005 aged 69 years. Devoted wife of the late William. Beloved mother of William, Walter, Christopher, Cathleen Anderson and Christina Scelzo. Cherished daughter of Margaret Howard and sister of Linda Bartha. Dear grandma of Christopher, Charles, Jennifer, Nicoletta, Alyssa, Victoria and Marissa. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Cecere-Pensa Funeral Home, (as successors to Weigand Brothers) 2283 Grand Ave. Baldwin, NY 11510. Funeral Service Friday 10AM at the funeral home. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Chiuchiolo, Jean L. CHIUCHIOLO-Jean L., of Boca Raton, FL, on March 18, 2005, in her 87th year. Jean is survived by her loving children, Kenneth (Barbara), Patricia, Barbara (Paul), and Kathy (Michael). Cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The Chiuchiolo family will receive friends and family on Thursday between the hours of 59PM. A Service for Jean will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 10AM by Reverend Chris Baudler. Interment to take place at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. Arrangements were handled under the care and dedication of Lang-Tobia-DiPalma Funeral Home, 406 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, NY 11702, 631-6694040. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Coen, Thomas P. COEN-Thomas P. of Rockville Centre, NY, on March 21, 2005. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Wright). Loving and devoted father of Christopher, Maureen Abramson, Patrick, Terence and Sean. Adored grandfather of Lindsay Abramson, Kevin, Sophie, Kristen, and Caleigh Coen. Dear brother of William, and Anne McCabe. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Reposing, Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, today and Thursday 2-4PM and 79PM. Prayer service, St. Agnes Cathedral, Friday 10AM. Interment, Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Costello, Elizabeth F. (Betty) COSTELLO-Elizabeth F. (Betty), on March 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Kevin (Ginny), Marybeth Dittmar (Joe), Michael (Kathleen), Keith and Walter. Cherished grandmother of Kevin Jr., Joseph Jr., Lisamarie, Nancy, Connor and Terri. Dearest sister of Tom, Margaret, Lorraine and Patricia. Dear sister-in-law of Carol, Tom, Bob and the late Matty. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Fondly missed by all her friends at Levittown Lanes. Family and friends may visit at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Rd., Hicksville, on Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Blessing, Friday 11AM at St. Ignatius Loyola RC Church, Hicksville. Interment following at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Inn, So. Service Rd., Melville, NY, are appreciated. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. DeSano, Henry (Hank) (Memoriam) HENRY (HANK) DeSANO 4/23/1925 - 3/23/2004 Loving husband, Dad and Grandpa. Happy First Anniversary in Heaven We love and miss you. You are always in our hearts. Love, Wife and Family. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Dubins, Judith DUBINS-Judith, on March 21, 2005. Beloved mother of Greta and Paul Kantrowitz, Daniel and Gail Dubins, Frank Dubins and Susan Lev. Loving grandmother of Eden, Jeni, Sara, Michael, Bonnie and the late Lindsey. Services, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Boulevard- Riverside Chapels, 1450 Broadway, Hewlett, L.I. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Ferrante, Carman Louis FERRANTE-Carman Louis, age 76, best known as "Duke," died on March 18, 2005, in Hudson, NY after a two-week illness. A Long Island native, he is survived by a daughter, Ann Marie Catania of Lindenhurst, NY and a nephew, Steven Ferrante, last known to be in California. A brother, Louis, passed away in 1989. Duke was a loving father, a sincere, genuine friend, a talented musician and a loyal volunteer fireman. Memorial Service Wednesday, March 23, 2005, 2:00PM. Interment on the Home grounds at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to: The Firemen's Home, 125 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534. Telephone number: 1-800-479-7695 Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Goldstein, Eric Geffen (Memoriam) ERIC GEFFEN GOLDSTEIN April 24, 1965 - March 23, 1987 FOREVER YOUNG Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Grossi, Remy GROSSI-Remy, of Lynbrook on March 22, 2005. Beloved husband of Rosemary. Loving father of Remy (Carol), Robert (Jennifer), and Mary Messina (Marc). Cherished grandfather of Remy, Daniel, Joseph, Marc and Madison. Dear brother of Teresa Sorrentino (Thomas). Family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc., 34 Hempstead Avenue, (corner Peninsula Blvd.). Lynbrook. Blessing, Friday 9:30am at Our Lady of Peace RC Church, Lynbrook. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Hames, Margaret Mary Auld "Peggy" HAMES-Margaret "Peggy" Mary Auld, 37, of Rincon, Georgia, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at her residence after a long illness. The New York native was self-employed and a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Wilson, NC. Survivors include her husband, Jeffrey Hames; daughter, Meaghan Hames; son, Michael Hames all of Rincon, GA; parents, Doug and Marge Auld of Commack, NY; brother, Jimmy Auld of Commack, NY; sister, Marcy Carmody of Williston Park, NY; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date in Wilson, NC, and Commack, NY. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Kindbergh, Eileen KINDBERGH-Eileen, of Islip Terrace, L.I., on March 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Kindbergh. Loving mother of Kenneth and Colleen Kindbergh, Daniel M. and CarolAnn Kindberg, Maureen and Steve Shevlin. Cherished grandmother of Meaghan, Shaughn, Kristen, Taryn, Travis, Kaitlin, Michael, Kyle and Melissa. Dear sister of Mary Schmitz and Florence Burns. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 Mile West of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Islip, L.I., Thursday 11:00AM. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, L.I. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Locast, Antoinette C. LOCAST-Antoinette C., age 94, of Toms River, NJ, on Monday March 21, 2005, at her home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she lived in Queens and Elmont, LI, before coming to Silver Ridge Park West, Toms River, in 1978. She was a 1931 graduate of Teacher Training School in NYC, employed as a teacher in NYC, Queens, and most recently as a 3rd grade teacher at Valley Stream Howell Road School, Valley Stream, NY, she taught for over 40 years until her retirement in 1974. Antoinette was known for her dedication and devotion to her school childen and family, she always thought of others first. She was a communicant and member of the Altar Rosary Society of St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church, Toms River. She was a member of the Silver Ridge Park West Women's Club, Line Dance Group, she assisted with many bus trips and was a Trustee of Ocean County College. She was the wife of the late Fred who died in 1967 and the sister of the late Vincent Cavaleri. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law Frederick and Melissa Locast of Wantagh, NY, a daughter and son-in-law Theresa and Rudolph Ballina of Toms River, a brother Joseph Cavaleri of Minneapolis, MN, seven grandchildren Alanna, Anthony, Michael, Stephen, Joseph, Annette and Anthony. Visiting hours will be Wednesday 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Funeral Blessing, Thursday 10AM at "The Family Owned" Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, 412 Main St., Toms River, NJ. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Queens, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Ludwig, Frances LUDWIG-Frances A. Longtime resident of Bethpage on March 22, 2005. Predeceased by her beloved husband William. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lois and Andrew Weis. Cherished grandmother of Jacqueline (Francis) Dowling, Andrew (Marla) Weis, and Lynette (Bud) Clarke. Loving great-grandmother of five. Dear sister of Albert Butler. Visiting Thursday 2-5 and 7-9:30pm at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 234 Broadway, Bethpage. Funeral Service at the funeral home, Friday, 10am with interment following at St. John of Jerusalem Cemetery, Wantagh. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Malloy, Marie MALLOY-Marie Madeline (nee McDonald) peacefully on March 15, 2005. Beloved wife of James S. Loving mother of Maureen Malloy-Adler and the late Brian J. Malloy. Cherished grandmother of Sean J. Malloy. Family will receive friends at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, 34 Hempstead Avenue, Lynbrook, Tuesday, March 29, 2005, 2-4 and 7-9pm. Memorial Mass, 9:45am on March 30, at Our Lady of Peace RC Church, 25 Fowler Avenue, Lynbrook. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimers Foundation, AALI, E13, 3281 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Mark, Jean E. (Memoriam) JEAN E. MARK 3/23/1927 - 1/26/2005 Happy Birthday, wishing you an eternity of "Precious Moments". Peace and Love, Lynn Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. McNally, William C. McNALLY-William C. on March 18, 2005 of Greenport (formerly of Muttontown). Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of Nancy E. McNally, Patricia and Stephen Ross and William C. Jr. and Connie McNally. Grandfather and great-grandfather of Doug, Catherine, Glory, Brinley and Cade Benson. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 11AM, St. Paul the Apostle RC Church, Brookville. Donations may be made in his memory to the St. Paul the Apostle Soup Kitchen. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Morris, Elsie M. MORRIS-Elsie M., of Astoria N.Y., born March 21, 1911, passed away in her 94th year March 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Philip. Devoted mother of Joan DelPizzo. Loving grandmother of three, great-grandmother of four and cherished aunt. Visitation, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 P.M., at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, N.Y. Funeral, Thursday 10:00 A.M. Graveside Service to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Napolin, David NAPOLIN-David, of Port Washington, on March 20, 2005, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Devoted father of Patricia Barconey of Westbury, and Donald Napolin and his wife Laurie of Newark, Delaware. Loving grandfather of Leila Barconey, Michael Napolin and his wife Kathryn, and Elizabeth, Amy and Christina Napolin. Cherished great grandpa of Romare Barconey-Watson. Dear brother of Arthur Napolin, and the late Helen Corn, Frances Dunn, Pauline Ball and Seymour Napolin. David was a retired teacher in the New York City Schools, and an accomplished poet. He worked tirelessly to the end of his life to have his poems published, and his poetry can be found in hundreds of poetry journals. Despite health challenges, David never complained, and adapted gracefully to the changing circumstances of his life. We will always love, admire and respect him. A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, on Saturday, April 2, 2005, at 2:00 PM. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Pendegar, Gerald (Memoriam) GERALD PENDEGAR 11/14/38 - 3/23/02 Daddy, where has the time gone. One minute it feels like yesterday The next an eternity. Three years ago it was had to Imagine going on without you Life has gone on, because of you. By the ground work you laid. I know you are proud of us all. The heaviness and hole in our Hearts will never heal. We've just learned to live with it. You will always be "Something Like A Hero To Me" Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Purpura, Charles G. PURPURA-Charles G., of Massapequa, formerly of Brooklyn, on March 20, 2005. Beloved husband of Jennie. Cherished father of William and Simon. Loving brother of Carole and Peter. Dear brother-in-law of Tom and Judy Harmon. Dear uncle of Seth Harmon. Fond stepson of Hank Weimer. Charles was a screenwriter for film and television, and winner of the Emmy Award and Humanitas Award. He was an accomplished musician and songwriter, and a professor at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Loved by all who knew him. Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home Inc., South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park, today at 24:30PM and 7-9:30PM. Memorial Service at funeral home, 8PM. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Scully, John F. SCULLY-John F. on March 21, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Simonetti). Devoted father of Kathy Callahan, Tim, Tom, Mary MacLean, Alice Peysson, the late John Jr. and their spouses. Dear brother of Edward, the late Katherine Stapleton, Mary Rhodus, Alice Hauge and Daniel. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Brendan, Ryan, Sean, Meghan, Melissa and James. Family will receive friends at the Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 445 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow on Wednesday 2-5, 7-9PM. Blessing Thursday, 12:00PM, St. Raphael's Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Stoya, John "Emilio" (Memoriam) JOHN "EMILIO" STOYA June 3, 1926 - March 23, 2004 Thank you always for being both Mom and Dad. Love to Nuoni, Teta and Nina and all our pets. Let the birds fly while you are there. 4 Kids, 6 Grandkids and #2 Son. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Tuthill, Laura J. TUTHILL-Laura J., of Amityville, on March 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Willard Sr. Loving mother of Kathleen Young, Laureen, Willard Jr., Robert, and Jeffrey. Also survived by eight loving grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Dearest sister of Antoinette Whalen and Marcellus Buono. Long term Medical surgical nurse, Brunswick Hospital. On behalf of the family, we would like to extend our special thanks and appreciation to the staff of Berkshire Nursing Home for their loving care and dedication. Reposing, D'Andrea Bros. Funeral Home, 99 Oak St., Copiague. Visitation, Thursday 2-4:30 and 79:00 PM. Religious Service, Thursday 3:00 PM, at funeral home. Cremation private. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Walas, Helen F. WALAS-Helen F. of Greenvale, NY, on March 21, 2005. Beloved sister of Estelle Siska, Maryann Lewis, Leonard R. Walas and the late Stanley Walas, Jr. and the late Sonia Rodgers. Loving aunt of Allyn, Sharon, Lynda, Leonard, Jr., Dean, Gail, Todd and Richard. Cherished great aunt of Chad, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Sarah, Pamela, Jeffrey, Rachel, Christina, Carly, Kurt and the late Derek. Visiting Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9pm Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 9:30am, St. Hyacinth RC Church, Glen Head, NY. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Walcott, Courtney W. (Memoriam) COURTNEY W. WALCOTT In Loving Memory March 23, 1964 - Sept. 11, 2001 No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, You're in our hearts and in God's care. Happy 4th Birthday in Heaven. YOUR LOVING FAMILY Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Wallis, Mary Kate (Masterson) WALLIS-Mary Kate (Masterson), 61 year resident of Williston Park, L.I., on March 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late George. Devoted mother of Mary Ellen McCarthy (Ron), George T. and Winnie N. Cross (Ray). Loving grandmother of Scott, Daniel (Denise), Shannon, Patrick, Sean (Jill), Owen and Alana (Paul). Cherished great-grandmother of six. Visitation, Wednesday, 5-9PM at Weigand Brothers Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY. Blessing will be held Thursday 10AM at St. Aidan's R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's memory to the Father Lawrence Tully Scholarship Fund C/O St. Aidan's 505 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Wiegel, Arthur W. (Peter) WIEGEL-Arthur W. (Peter), of Garden City, on March 20, 2005. Decorated US Navy Veteran WWII. Retired owner/operator for over 30 years of Jensen's Liquors, Mineola, Madigan's Wines and Liquors, Garden City and Wiegel's Restaurant, Mineola. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Venables). Devoted father of Peter,Jeffrey, Donna, Kate and Eddie. Loving grandfather of Donald, Kyle, Emily and Peter. Dear brother of Josephine Roach. Memorial Visitation, Thursday 25PM and 7-9PM at Cassidy Funeral Home, 156 Willis Ave., Mineola. Memorial Service, Thursday evening. Published in Newsday on 3/23/2005. Wysocki, Leon V. WYSOCKI-Leon V., of Bethpage, passed away at the age of 82, on March 20, 2005. Predeceased in 2001 by his beloved wife, Virginia. Loving father and father in law of Karen A. and Richard Gapinski, and Leon P. and Nancy Wysocki. Cherished grandfather of Richard and Kimberly Gapinski. As per Leon's request, no calling hours will be held. Interment of ashes will take place at Calverton National Cemetery. In honor of Leon's Service in the U.S. Army during WW II, donations in his memory may be sent to the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 452500301. Private cremation was entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Published in Newsday from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005.