OBITS: Newsday 26 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 Baker, Janet (Witzenberger) BAKER-Janet (nee Witzenberger), of Massillon, OH, formerly of Farmingdale, NY, on March 23, 2005. Janet is survived by her husband Don; son Don Jr. and his wife Debbie; daughter Jan and her husband Jim and six grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the Canton Baptist Temple, Canton, Ohio. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Beebe, Marion Colton BEEBE-Marion Colton on March 25, 2005 of Amityville (formerly of Roxbury, NY, and Palm Beach, FL). Beloved mother of Richard D. Colton and his wife, Joanna. Loving grandmother of Richard M. Colton and his wife, Deirdre and Diana Donaldson and her husband, Jim. Cherished great grandmother of James and Patrick Donaldson and Miles Colton. Also a loving and dear friend to many. Religious service, Tuesday 10:30am, at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford (2 traffic lights East of Route 135). Funeral to follow. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm. In memory of Marion, the family requests donations be made to Broadlawn Manor Nursing Home, 399 County Line Rd., Amityville, NY 11701 Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Bulk, Donald BULK-Donald of Islip, NY suddenly on March 23, 2005, in his 52nd year. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Jacqueline (Christopher) Carr, John, Kelly and Thomas. Cherished son of Hope Doxsee Bulk and the late David. Devoted brother of Jack, David, Robin Wade, Daniel, Patricia Adams and Peter. Visiting Monday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Overton Funeral Home, 172 Main Street, Islip, NY. Firematic Service, Monday 7:30PM at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday 10:45AM, St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Islip. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's name to the St. Mary's Church Outreach Program. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Canestra, Bruce (Memoriam) BRUCE CANESTRA 3/26/52 - 12/09/98 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SON. We miss you and love you. Mom, Dad, Tommy, Bob, Maddy and all that love you. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Coffey, Dorothy Lynne COFFEY-Dorothy Lynne of Absecon, N.J. on March 24, 2005. Beloved wife of John A. Devoted mother of Lisa Castro (Rob) and Laura Matiz (Maurice). Loving grandmother of Gregory, Vadim, Anjelica and Julian. Dear sister of Thomas McDade and Jay Moore. Visitation, Saturday (nothing Sunday) 2-5 and 7-9PM, at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, N.Y. Funeral Mass, Monday 11:15 AM, at St. Aidan's R.C. Church. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Cowan, Etta (Kelly) COWAN-Etta (nee Kelly) of Rockville Centre, NY, on March 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William F. Loving and devoted mother of James and the late William Jr. Adored grandmother of ten and great grandmother of nine. Reposing Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, Tuesday 2-4, 7-9PM. Funeral Mass St. Agnes Cathedral Wednesday 10AM. Interment Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers contributions to Meadowbrook Care Center, Nursing Department, Freeport, NY 11520, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Dahl, Carol (Keller) DAHL-Carol (Keller), 82, of Blue Bell, PA, formerly of N. Massapequa, NY on March 24, 2005. Wife of the late Harold E. Dahl, Jr., mother of Eugene F. Dahl and wife Diane, Janice A. Krsanac and husband Craig, Nancy E. Mandelkorn and husband Gary, and Deborah A. Dahl, and grandmother of five. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Monday, March 28, 2005 at 8 PM at R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Skippack Pike at Cedars Road, Skippack, PA, where friends may call for the viewing on Monday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM. Friends may also attend the graveside service on Tuesday at 12:30 PM at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn Road, Farmingdale, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Delalla, Jackie (Memoriam) JACKIE DELALLA 06/24/34 - 03/26/99 We Will Love You Forever and Miss You Always. Love, Arthur and all your kids. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. DeLea, Edmund (Memoriam) MY LOVING HUSBAND EDMUND DeLEA 2/1/37 - 3/26/03 It is two years since you left us. We still miss you. You are the sunshine in our life. Not a day goes by we don't think of your smiling face and your gentle way. No one could ever replace the happiness you brought into our family. You are the number one husband and best Dad ever, and most of all the king of Grandpas. You're always remembered in our life. Your Wife Marie and Loving Family Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. DeVito, Joan Carver (Memoriam) JOAN CARVER DeVITO 5/21/1931 - 3/26/1993 You are in Our Hearts Always. Love, Florence & Daddy Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Edwards, Mildred (Knudsen) EDWARDS- Mildred (nee Knudsen) on March 25, 2005. Life long resident of South Floral Park. Loving wife of John of 61 years. Beloved mother of Suzanne (Joe) Ingrassia, the late Patricia (George) Purrman, Pamela (Glenn) Heidtmann and John (Mora) Edwards. Fond sister of Sonja Myette, and Roy (Ann) Knudsen. Cherished grandmother of 12 and greatgrandmother of six. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Friends may visit Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Ave. (at R.R. Plaza) Floral Park. Religious Service Monday 9:30AM at funeral home. Rev. Gainus Sikes officiating. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Thomas Hartman Foundation for Parkinson's Research Inc., 70 West Main Str. Suite 2, East Islip, NY 11730, 631-277-9655, appreciated. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Epp, Paul Christian EPP-Paul Christian, born on August 26, 1974. Passed away suddenly on March 23, 2005, in Colorado. Devoted husband to Nikki. Beloved son of Donna and Paul. Loving brother of Matthew, Aimee and Andrew. Paul will be truly missed. Reposing at Clayton Funeral Home, Inc., 25 Meadow Road (corner of Indian Head Rd.), Kings Park, on Monday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Interment to take place Tuesday, 11:45 AM, at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 267-07 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, N.Y. 11040. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Galoppe, Lois "Sugar" GALOPPE-Lois "Sugar" on March 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Devoted mother of Bradley (April), Lisa (Richard) and Chris (Theresa). Proud grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of four. Dear sister of Frank. She was one in a million and will be missed by all. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY on Saturday from 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church at 11:15AM. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Gonzalez, Oscar L. GONZALEZ-Oscar L. of Bay Shore on March 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Olga. Loving father of Oscar, Alvaro, Luis, Harold and Carlos. Cherished grandfather of Paola, Jessica, Stephanie, Paloma, Harold F. and Felipe. Dearest brother of 12. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes Inc., 571 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood. Funeral Mass Monday 10 AM at St. Luke's R.C. Church, Brentwood. Cremation Washington Memorial Park. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Gray, Lorna M. GRAY-Lorna M., 83, of Freeport, NY, on March 21, 2005, after a long illness. Wife of the late Joseph H. Gray, Jr. and mother of the late Carolee S. Gray. She was the daughter of Charles and Ora May Dean. Survived by two sons, Joseph H. Gray III and Timothy Gray. Memorial Service, March 28, 10:00 am at the Freeport United Methodist Church. Interment will follow immediately at Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead, NY. Family will receive friends at the Freeport United Methodist Church after the burial. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Gullo, Anne M. GULLO-Anne M., of Northport, on March 25, 2005, 79 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Phyllis Panebianco-Olijnyk and her husband Lenny, Frank Gullo and his wife Donna, and Annemarie Lafiandra and her husband Tony. Cherished grandmother of Jim Panebianco, Lisa Panebianco-Yearwood and her husband Bruce, Nicholas and Tyler Gullo, and Jessica Laflandra. Sweet great grandma of Ashlee, Jacob and Sophia Yearwood. Fond sister of Pat, Matts and Dina. Dear sister in-law of Theresa, Margie, Josephine and Salvatore. Visiting, Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport. Funeral Mass, Monday 11:00AM, St. Philip Neri Church, Northport. Burial, Northport Rural Cemetery. Hours, Saturday 2-5 and 7-9PM and Easter Sunday 1:00-4:00PM only. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Gundersen, Lucy GUNDERSEN-Lucy of Mt. Sinai, LI, on March 25, 2005 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Gotfred. Loving mother of Margaret Hudson and Ruth Hinte. Cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of one. Dear sister of Blanche Briscoe Sarringer, Frank Briscoe, and Bert Briscoe. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, Inc., 411 Old Town Rd., Setauket, LI. Visiting hours Saturday 2-4 and 710PM. Funeral service, Saturday 8PM at the funeral home. Interment, Monday 9AM at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Port Jefferson, LI. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Center, SBUH, HSC T10 036, Stony Brook, NY 117948101, or charity of choice would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Hughes, Keith E. (Memoriam) KEITH E. HUGHES 1/29/85 - 3/26/99 Missing you today as always. Wish you were here! Love, Mom, Dad, Brian, Kelli and family and friends. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Kaible, Howard Alexander George KAIBLE-Howard Alexander George of Wantagh on March 24, 2005. Beloved wife of Sallie. Devoted father of Kimberly Hacket (Timothy) and Sallie Errico (Paul). Loving sister of Arlene Shattenkirk. Cherished grandfather of Alexander, Nicholas, Michael and Sophia. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Reposing at C.S. Bartholomew & Son, 302 Bedford Ave., Bellmore on Saturday and Monday 2-4 and 79:30PM. Religious service at the United Methodist Church of Bellmore, 2643 Clarendon Ave., Bellmore, 11710, Tuesday at 9:15AM. Interment, All Faith Cemetery, Queens. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to the church in memory of Howard G. Kaible. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Kavic, Ida KAVIC-Ida on March 25, 2005 of Massapequa. Beloved wife of the late August. Devoted mother of Joan Ippoliti and Linda Corio. Cherished grandmother of eight and dear great-grandmother of five. Religious service Tuesday 11 AM at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford (2 traffic lights east of Route 135). Funeral to follow. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Kryscuk, Coletta KRYSCUK-Coletta on March 24, 2005 of North Babylon, age 83. Beloved mother of Stephen L. Kryscuk, Christine Kane, Regina Kryscuk, Janet and Thomas McDermott, and Helene Marie Kryscuk. Dear sister of Mayme Perini. Also survived by eight loving grandchildren and three loving great-grandchildren. Coletta was a Eucharistic Minister at Ss. Cyril & Methodius a Rosarian and devoted Catholic. Reposing at Mangano Funeral Home, Inc., 1701 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass, Monday 1PM Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church. Private cremation. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Larvin, Geraldine L. "Gerry" LARVIN-Geraldine "Gerry" L., (nee Miller), 75, of Spring Hill, FL passed away March 23, 2005, at her residence. She was born in Queens, NY, and came to this area 18 years ago from Islip, Long Island, NY. She was a retired 911 operator/dispatcher for Suffolk County, New York and a recipient of the Players Award from AME Police White Collar Unit. She was an avid NY Mets and NY Rangers fan and enjoyed music, bowling, dancing, bingo and pinochle. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Her husband Howard Vincent and her son Edward D., preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Vinny and his wife Karen of West Palm Beach, FL, James and his wife Jodi of Islip, NY, Howard V. Jr. and his wife Patricia of Massapequa, NY; three daughters, Kathleen Melton and her husband Thomas of Manorville, NY, Geraldine Traux and her husband Michael of Spring Hill, FL, Maureen Perez and her husband Larry of Taos, NM, daughter-in-law, Anita Larvin-Hapshe of Patchogue, NY; 16 grandchildren, Janel, Kerrie, Karen, Rachel, Danielle, Vincent, Lauren, Ashley, Brittany, Edward, Kelly, Terence, K.J., Russell, Harrison and Callahan. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Sloan-Kettering Institute, New York City, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Leder, Dr. Arthur S. LEDER-Dr. Arthur S., age 86, died March 23, 2005. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM, March 28 at Beth Shalom Chapel, 760 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, NY. Burial will follow at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, NY. Family and friends are asked to be at the Chapel at 10AM. Arthur is survived by his beloved wife Ruth, his son and daughter in law, Lawrence J. and Harriett Leder of Bordentown, NJ, his daughter and son in law, Phyllis S. and Paul Schmutz of Nesconset, NY, his grandson, Jamie of Hamilton, NJ and his granddaughter, Erin of New York City. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Lilkendey, Joyce LILKENDEY-Joyce of North Massapequa, L.I., on March 25, 2005. Beloved wife of Henry Lilkendey. Devoted mother of Pamela Linton and Alan Lilkendey. Fond motherin-law of Allan and Linda. Dear sister of Graham Woodall. Cherished grandmother of Scott, Ian, Keith, Jason, Adam and Ryan. Proud great-grandmother of Ashley, Tyler, Makayla, Kameron and Connor. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 mile north of the Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Religious Service, Tuesday 12:30PM at funeral home. Cremation to follow. Visiting Monday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Lombardo, Josephine (Lofaso) LOMBARDO-Josephine (nee Lofaso), 97, of Patchogue, NY, on March 25, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Virginia Keith, Mary DeCecco, Katherine Bayer, Anthony, Charles, John and the late Joseph. Cherished sister of Steve Lofaso. Devoted grandmother of twenty-two and great-grandmother of eleven. Arrangements entrusted to the Ruland Funeral Home, Inc., 500 N. Ocean Ave. (South of LIE at Exit 63), in Patchogue, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:45am, Tuesday, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church Chapel. Interment to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, NY. Family to receive friends, Monday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. 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. Matos, Louis (Memoriam) LOUIS MATOS 7/26/1927 - 3/25/1992 Dad, you have been in Heaven for thirteen years and we miss you so much. But we know that you are happy this year because you are finally with your beautiful bride. We know you and Mom are smiling upon us and watching over your grandchildren. We Love You, Patricia and Diana Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Matthews, John B. (Memoriam) JOHN B. MATTHEWS 10/12/59 - 3/26/95 IN LOVING MEMORY We had a moment-just one moment-that will last beyond a dream, beyond a lifetime. We were the lucky ones. Now and forever, I will always think of you. Christopher is growing up so fast and Brequelle is beautiful! You would be proud of them. Everyone misses you and wishes you were still here with us. I love you. Love, Me xxxx Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Nichols, Roy C. NICHOLS-Roy C., of Mineola, NY, on March 23, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Agnes. Loving father of Pat (Tom) Turano. Cherished grandfather of Tamera, Kevin and Danny.. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 28, 2005 in the Chapel of St. Dominic's R.C. Church at 8:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Cold Spring Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc., 293 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Riggi, James A. RIGGI-James A. age 50. Devoted father of Alyssa and Madison. Beloved son of Salvatore and Isabella. Loving brother of Anthony, and Isabel Lenoci. Cherished uncle of Anthony, Chris, Laura Lenoci and James Lenoci and great-uncle of Isabella, Anthony and Gianna. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin Funeral Home, Inc., 42 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, NY. Visitation, Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11:30AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Roma, Gerardo ROMA-Gerardo on March 25, 2005 of East Northport age 77. Beloved husband of the late Osvalda. Dear father of five children. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren. Owner of G. Roma Roofing Co. Inc. Reposing at Mangano Funeral Home Inc., 1701 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass Monday 11 AM St. Francis of Assisi RC Church Greenlawn. Entombment St.Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Seder, Margaret M. SEDER-Margaret M., on March 24, 2005. Beloved wife of Ladislaus. Loving and caring mother of Ronald J. (Donna), Karen M. Soehngen (Paul J.), and James R. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas. Dear sister of Anna, Helen, Irene and Bobby. Reposing after 2PM Saturday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SSPKWY), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Monday 10:45AM at St. Raphael R.C. Church, East Meadow. Interment to follow, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005. Weisgerber, Juanita WEISGERBER-Juanita of Wedgefield, SC and former longtime resident of Lynbrook, NY went to be with Our Lord on March 14, 2005 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Weisgerber Sr. Juanita was a loving and devoted mother to her sons Oren Weisgerber of Sumter, SC and Joseph Weisgerber Jr. of Hicksville, NY and was a much loved mother-in-law to Ola Weisgerber and Nancy Weisgerber. Cherished and proud grandmother of Linda, Peter, Steve, Kim and Kathleen. Great-grandmother of Adrianne, Sarah, Katelyn, Katrina, Tyson, Christopher and Amelie, and was adored by her many nieces and nephews and dear friends. We will always remember your great love of your family and friends, your generous heart and fun-loving spirit. You touched so many lives in so many beautiful ways and you will be truly missed by all of us. Interment Tuesday, April 19, 2005, Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead, NY at 11:30 AM. Published in Newsday on 3/26/2005.