OBITS: Newsday 25 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 Allardice, David ALLARDICE-David, Ed.D., formerly of Northport, N.Y., on March 23, 2005, 86 years of age. Born in Dundee, Scotland. David was a longtime Educator and Principal of Northport High School. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Travis. Loving father of Susan Cranny and her husband, Kevin, and Lynn Wischer and her husband, William. Cherished grandfather of James, Allison, Carla, Leslie, and Timothy. Funeral Service, 11 AM, Tuesday at the Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport. Burial, Northport Rural Cemetery. In David's memory, donations to IU Cancer Research Gift, Office of Gift Development, 1110 W. Michigan St., LO 506, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5100, or The North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050, would be appreciated. Visiting hours Monday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Aschenbeck, Florence A. ASCHENBECK-Florence A., of West Islip, LI, on March 23, 2005. Beloved wife of 50 years to George Aschenbeck. Devoted mother of Diane Scholl, Patricia Aschenbeck and Donna Robson. Dear sister of Mary Herrmann. Cherished grandmother of Jeunelle and Timothy. Proud member of the West Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxilliary. Resposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). West Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary service Friday 7:30PM. Funeral Service to be held Saturday 12:30PM at the Funeral Home. Cremation to follow. Visiting Friday 2-4:30 & 79:30PM. In lieu of flowers donations in Florence's name may be made to The American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Bannigan, Mary BANNIGAN-Mary of Greenlawn, NY, on March 24, 2005 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Cherished mother of Joseph, Eugene, John and Edward. Loving grandmother of five grandchildren. Reposing at Commack Abbey Inc., 96 Commack Rd, Commack, Saturday, March 26th, 7-9pm. Interment Private. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Blumberg, Bert (Memoriam) BERT BLUMBERG 9/11/1925 3/25/2004 One year since you went to heaven. "LIFE HAS TO END LOVE DOESN'T" All our love, miss you so much. Your Marie & family. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Burns, John B. BURNS-John B. of East Norwich, NY. Born June 2, 1920 died March 22, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary Rita. Devoted father of Neal (Norma), Alison, and the late Kenneth, and Kevin. Dearest grandfather of Keith Burns, Christopher Tramutola, and Weaser Ann. Dear brother of Vincent (Shiela), and the late Frank L. and Sister Mary Herberta IHM. A funeral mass will be held on Monday March 28, 2005 in the chapel of St. Dominic's RC Church at 9:30AM. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc., 293 South Str., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Cassese, Anthony F. (Bubby) CASSESE-Anthony F. (Bubby), on March 22, 2005, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, NY; 53-year Funeral Director of Cassese, Cassese-Eisner, Anthony Cassese & Son and Walsh & Cassese Funeral Home, Inc.; also Anthony's Cadillac Limousine Service, Inc. Beloved husband of Millie (nee Dispirito). Devoted father of Nicholas and his wife Elizabeth, Anthony, Celeste Turchioe and her husband Peter. Brother of Joseph, Marie, and the late Nicholas and Michael. Loved and cherished grandfather of Nicole, Anthony, Nicholas, Danielle, Paul, Kristen, and Gabrielle. Tony was a loyal friend. The family will receive friends and relatives Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Lloyd Home, Inc., 21443 39th Ave., Bayside, NY. Funeral Mass, Monday, 10 AM, St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. In lieu of usual remembrances memorial donations to SCO Family Services RTF, 85-70 148 St., Briarwood, NY 11435 would be most appreciated. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Comi, Josephine (Memoriam) JOSEPHINE COMI 11/18/16 - 3/25/03 Bella Bella Piazza is where you are. The words of the rhyme play over and over. We still say it with the boys to Keep you alive in all our Hearts. I miss you and hearing all the Wonderful stories of days gone by. Your wisdom & guidance through Out the years was profound. I know you are watching and Taking care of us all As you always did. Ciao Bella Nana Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Conboy, Jennie CONBOY-Jennie, of Oyster Bay, NY, on March 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Gerard. Devoted mother of Roderick. Loving mother-in-law of Eileen. Adored Grandma Jennie to Michael and William. Cherished sister of Frank Raymond, Frances Raymond and Mary Muller. Visiting Monday, 8:30-9:45 AM, Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY. Funeral Mass, Monday, 10:45 AM, St. Dominic's RC Church. Interment, St. Patrick Cemetery, Brookville, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. DeBardelaben, Sheldon L. DeBARDELABEN-Sheldon L., on March 23, 2005, of Syosset, N.Y. Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Lavelle). Loving father of Mark, Frances, Sean, Noel, Luke, Joseph, and Matthew. Cherished grandfather of 11. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Road. Visiting Friday and Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Monday, 9:45 AM, at St. Edward Confessor R.C. Church, Syosset, N.Y. Interment, Queen of All Saints Cemetery, Central Islip, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Dorn, Anita (Paslack) DORN-Anita (nee Paslack) on March 21, 2005. Published author of Prose and Poetry. Beloved wife of Alfred. Loving mother of Bryen Lorenz and Margarita Shelps. Cherished grandmother of John, Luke and Francesca. Reposing at the Harden Funeral Home of Bayside, Northern Boulevard at 209th Street. Visiting hours Monday, March 28th and Tuesday, March 29th, 7-10PM. Interment Wednesday, Flushing Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Ferruzzi, Marcia Jean (Rocco) FERRUZZI- Marcia Jean (nee Rocco), former resident of Hicksville, peacefully on March 23, 2005 at the end of her 87th year. The strength behind her five children who loved her dearly - Vincent Ferruzzi, Sophia and Edward McElroy, Donna and the late Robert Stravino, Rose and Ernest Cipullo, and Marcia Ferruzzi. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Melissa and Eddie McElroy, Michael and Lindsay Stravino, John and Jill Ferruzzi, Kristen and Robert Rood, Michael Cipullo and her great-granddaughter Gabriella. Beloved sister of Angela and Theodore and Kirsten Frivold, brothers Dominick and the late John, Joseph and Peter Rocco, loving sister-in-law of Amelia Rocco and her children Peter, Karen, Andrea, Janet, Pamela and many other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday and Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9PM, and Sunday 7-9PM at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Ave., Westbury. Funeral Mass, Monday 11AM at St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury. Interment following at Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Flynn, Thomas W. FLYNN-Thomas W., lifelong resident of Glen Cove, LI, on March 24, 2005, age 78, WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Helen C. Loving father of Linda Rogers (John), Gloria Pace (Gary), Robert (Joan) and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Margaret, Nancy, Peggy and the late George, Louis, Richard, Vincent, William, Lola and Edith. Proud grandfather of David, Jarrid, Chris and Brian. Special great grandfather of four. Visitation at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, Friday 3-5 and 7-9PM. Blessing at St. Boniface RC Church, Sea Cliff, Saturday 10AM. Interment East Hillside Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Frye, Allen "Big Al" (Memoriam) CAPT. ALLEN "BIG AL" FRYE March 25, 2002 There is not a day that goes by that we don't think about you with heavy hearts. Love, Your Brothers at Roslyn Rescue Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Gati, Violet VIOLET GATI 2/20/32 - 3/25/95 Grandma went to Heaven. We need her here today. Violet left us...She has gone away Ten years later...the tears still fall. In the time that's passed, We missed it all. Your smile, your eyes, and your laugh. It's been ten years and it went by so fast. Your memory...inside those left behind, Inspiration...inside everyone's mind. Violet left us...She has gone away. Watching over us in her special way. We love you and miss you. Hugs and kisses always, From all of us Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Horowitz, Stephanie Sue (Memoriam) STEPHANIE SUE HOROWITZ March 25, 1968 - August 26, 2003 Dearest Steffie, Happy Birthday to our beloved Angel. Though you couldn't walk, now you can fly, and we hope your spirit is soaring. We miss your sweet smile everyday and wish we could give you just one more hug. All our love always, Mom, Dad Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Kennedy, Charles F. KENNEDY-Charles F. of Moriches, NY, on March 23, 2005 in his 57th year. Husband of Valerie. Loving father of Donna Kaufman, Kimberly Gennaro and Nichole Boriotti and father-in-law of Gary, Michael, and Jay. Dear brother of Philip. Devoted friend of Margaret Farrington. Cherished grandfather of Madison, Rebecca and Avery. Reposing Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home, 825 Main Street, Holbrook where religious services will be held 8PM Saturday. Cremation Private Nassau Suffolk Crematory. Visiting Saturday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Kinsey, Patricia P. (Powers) KINSEY-Patricia P. (nee Powers) on March 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Kinsey. Loving mother of Katherine Celeste and her husband Albert. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Christian, Michael and Nicole. Reposing after 2 PM Saturday, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Avenue (Exit 28N SS Parkway), Wantagh. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45 AM St. Kilian R.C. Church, Farmingdale, NY. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. Family will receive friends Saturday only from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. As per family request, there will be no visitation hours on Sunday. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Kopsay, Anna (Csillag) KOPSAY-Anna (nee Csillag), age 97, on July 4, 2004. Resident of Queens Village, NY. Beloved wife of Nick of 65 years. Devoted mother of Bill Kopsay, Florence Trunk, Carol Keough. Adoring grandma of seven. Loving greatgrandma of ten. Mass of Christian Burial at Incarnation Church, Queens Village, NY. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Kopsay, Anna (Memoriam) ANNA KOPSAY June 6, 1907 - July 4, 2004 Mom, Many days have gone by, but we still miss you so very much and wanted to express it with this loving touch. Today is the anniversary of Daddy's passing. We know that you and Daddy are resting in PEACE and both are BLESSED to be in the Lord's keep. YOUR LOVING CHILDREN Bill, Florence, Carol Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Lombardo, Joseph (Memoriam) In Loving Memory JOSEPH LOMBARDO 9/19/36 - 3/19/05 God saw him getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around him and whispered "Come with me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him fade away. Although we loved him deeply, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Our sea of sorrow is unfathomable. Your loving mother, sisters Virginia Keith, Mary DeCecco, Katherine Bayer (Robert) and brothers Anthony, Charles and John. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Manning Ph.D., Thomas Joseph MANNING-Thomas Joseph Ph.D. of Wantagh on March 21, 2005. Retired Chief Toxicologist for Nassau County Medical Examiner. Devoted husband of Judith. Beloved father of Donna and Keith. Cherished grandfather of Thomas Joseph, Connor and Michael. Adored brother of his two sisters, Sr. Mary Jeremiah and Sr. Patricia Manning. Also survived by his son in law Neil Catapano. Reposing after 2PM today, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave., (exit 28N SS Pkwy) Wantagh. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45AM St. Frances de Chantal RC Church, Wantagh, NY. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Family will receive friends Saturday 2-5 and 7-9PM and Sunday 7-9PM only. Published in Newsday from 3/24/2005 - 3/26/2005. McDonald, Stephen W. McDONALD-Stephen W., Ret. Sgt N.Y.P.D., of East Meadow on March 23, 2005. Devoted husband of the late Anna. Cherished father of Steve Jr. (Linna), Kathleen Block (Peter), Maureen McDonald and William (Francine). Loving grandfather of Rachael, Caitlin, William and Paul. Adored brother of James. Reposing after 2PM Saturday, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd (exit 25N S.S Pkwy) East Meadow. Religious Service 10:30AM St. Nicholas of Tolentine RC Church, Jamaica, NY. Interment Mt. Saint Mary Cemetery, Flushing Queens. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Nausch, Frank R. (Memoriam) FRANK R. NAUSCH 03/25/33 - 02/14/05 HAPPY BIRTHDAY We Love and Miss You Every Day. Your Loving Family Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Nuss, Helen NUSS-Helen, 79, of East Rockaway on March 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving sister of Emma Basilico, Nidia Raus, Dina Raus, Joseph Molinari and the late Viola Molinari. Cherished aunt of Donald, Christopher, Patrick. Also survived by many friends. Family will receive friends at the Perry Funeral Home, Inc. 118 Union Ave, Lynbrook, Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:45AM St. Raymonds RC Church, East Rockaway. Burial Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Polistina, Anthony F. POLISTINA-Anthony F., of Lake Grove, on March 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Rose. Loving father of Donna (Brian), Tony (Cindy), Steven (Barbara) and Lisa. Devoted grandfather of Ashley, Taylor, Samantha, Brendon, Matthew and Steven. Brother of Fran, Flo, Nancy, Joseph and the late Frankie. Reposing at OB Davis Funeral Homes, 2326 Middle Country Rd., Centereach, NY, Saturday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45AM at Assumption BVM RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Reis, Joseph Neil REIS-Joseph Neil, on March 15, 2005 after a long illness. Beloved father of Joann Farrell, (Michael) and Janet Sullivan (Brian). Beloved grandfather of Mike, Danny, Billy, John, Chris and Thomas. Devoted brother of Mary Lou Griffin (Curtis). In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made in Joseph's memory to the American Lung Association of NYS, 3 Winners Circle, Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205 would appreciated. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Riggio, Margaret RIGGIO-Margaret, on March 24, 2005, in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Riggio. Loving mother of Frank Riggio and Dorene Tonn (Michael). Cherished grandmother of Joshua, Matthew, and Melissa. Dear daughter-in-law to Frances Riggio. Family will receive friends at Lang-Tobia-DiPalma Funeral Home, 255 Higbie Lane, West Islip, on Friday and Saturday, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Monday, 10 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church. Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations, to Memorial Sloan-Kettering would be greatly appreciated. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Seeley, Helen M. SEELEY-Helen M., formerly of Ridge, NY, on March 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Barbara Iovine and Warren. Dear sister of Lillian Faustman and the late Ruth Purcell. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of ten. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 7-9:30pm at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park (at City Line). Funeral, Saturday 10am. Interment, Maple Grove Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Tolkach, Anna TOLKACH-Anna of Massapequa, LI on March 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Christopher M., Joanne S., and Andrew W. Tolkach. Dear mother-in-law of Deborah Tolkach. Cherished grandmother of Timothy, Katherine, Thomas and Matthew Tolkach. The family will receive friends, Saturday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM and Sunday 1-3PM only at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc. 67 Broadway (Rt. 110), Amityville. Funeral service Monday 10:00AM at the Funeral Home. Interment Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Trainor, Vincent Edward TRAINOR-Vincent Edward, 88, on March 19, 2005. Born in Ramsey, NJ, he was a son of the late Vincent M. and Mary Elsie Busch Trainor. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and the Korean War. Burial will be Friday, March 25, 2005 in Calverton National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Hospital for Children, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN, 38105 or charity of one's choice. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Tullo, Pasquale TULLO-Pasquale, (Patsy), on March 23, 2005 of Long Beach, LI. Born in Brooklyn on March 10, 1915. Beloved husband of the late Frances. Dear father of Patricia. Brother of Connie LaGala and Sam Tullo. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Macken Mortuary, Island Park Chapel, 3930 Long Beach Road, 7-9PM Friday and 2-4 and 7-9PM Saturday. Graveside service at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, Monday 11AM. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Vandermast, Howard T. VANDERMAST-Howard T., on March 23, 2005 of Long Beach, LI. Beloved husband of Leanna. Dear father of Kim (Michael) Pinto, Candace and Howard T., Jr.(Karen). Fond brother of Patricia DeBoer and Russell Vandermast. Loving grandfather of Courtney, Michael, Makaul and Larsyn. Reposing at the Macken Mortuary, Island Park Chapel, 3930 Long Beach Road, 2-4 and 7-9 PM Monday. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005. Williams, Florence A. WILLIAMS-Florence A., of Largo, FL on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at Seminole Nursing Pavilion, Seminole, FL. She was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. It was there that she graduated from Bishop McDonald High School at age 15. She worked for the phone company and was an Office Manager for an ophthalmology practice. She moved from Garden City South, Long Island, to Florida in 1989. She was a member of St. Jerome's Catholic Church, Largo. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Joseph, two daughters, Carol Clarke of Seminole and Janet Zelt of Pennsylvania; three sons, Joseph, Jeffrey and James of Long Island, seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and two brothers Harry Hall and Edward Hall. Arrangements by Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo (727)446-2375. Published in Newsday on 3/25/2005.