OBITS: Newsday 27 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 Armyn Jr., Daniel ARMYN-Daniel, Jr., formerly of North Babylon, on March 25, 2005. Survived by wife, Carol; children, Daniel, Christina, and Jason; sister, Suzanne; and brother, James. Services to be held Wednesday, March 30th, in Littleton, Colorado. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Asfar, Margaret ASFAR-Margaret, (nee Reilly), passed away on March 19, 2005. She lived in Bellerose, New York having been born on June 21, 1929 in the Bronx. Marge was the beloved mother to a daughter, Joanne, two sons, Thomas and John, six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the family historian who taught us about our past and taught us how to live our future. She was the rock solid foundation of our family, who always had a smile on her lips. Marge gave of herself even in death, having donated her body to science. A memorial will take place at some time in the future. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Diabetes Association. She will live forever in our hearts. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Barrett, Thomas BARRETT-Thomas. Devoted husband of Judy. Loving father of Eileen, Catherine, Margaret and father in law of Kevin, Andrew and Keith. Cherished grandfather of Kaitlin, Megan, Connor, Madelyn, Kevin and loving uncle of Tom. Visiting, Sunday 7-10PM and Monday 2-5 and 7-10PM at the Krauss Funeral Home Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, NY. Mass, Tuesday 10:30AM at St. Catherine of Sienna R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Barry, Kim (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of KIM BARRY 5th Anniversary in Heaven For your Kindness For your Brave Heart For your Sense of Humor For your Smile, That still lights our Life We thank you! We all love you and miss you so. Until we meet again, We remember you with great joy! Rest in Peace Kim Love, The Barrys Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Birkhoff, Veronica (Ronnie) BIRKHOFF-Veronica (Ronnie), on March 18, 2005, of Rock Hill, S.C., formerly of Levittown. Beloved wife of Burtis. Devoted mother of Burt (Patricia), Alice Katt (Steve), and Veronica Erwin (George). Loving grandmother of Christopher, Diana, and Sarah. She was a charter member of Levittown Quarterback Club, also a member of Rock Hill Elks Ladies Aux. and Rock Hill Women of the Moose Lodge. Services were held at St. Anne R.C. Church in Rock Hill, S.C. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Braun, George BRAUN-George, on March 24, 2005, of East Rockaway. Beloved husband of Catherine. Devoted father of Barbara Bechtold, Rachel Collura, and Kathryn Kaletsky. Loving grandfather of 11. Family receiving friends at Donza Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway, L.I., Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM, and until 10 AM, Tuesday. Funeral Mass following at St. Raymond's R.C. Church at 10:30 AM. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Brennan, Marie A. BRENNAN-Marie A. on March 24, 2005 of Miller Place, LI. Beloved wife of the late James B. Loving mother of Dennis and his wife Patricia, James and his wife Patricia. Cherished grandmother of Peter, Lisa, Kevin, Dylan, Megan and Scott. Adored great grandmother of David, Jacob and Matthew. Dear sister of Rose Auker, the late Charles Coyle and Rita Mulokey. Reposing O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30AM at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, Rocky Point, LI. Interment St. Raymond's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Long Island Chapter, 501 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Cathey, John J. CATHEY-John J., of Shoreham, formerly of Levittown, on March 16, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Virginia T. Loving father to Paul, Teresa, Peter, Daniel, and Dolores Menz. Dear brother of Joseph and the late William and Agnes. Dearest father-in-law of Christine, Patricia, and Joseph. Cherished grandfather of Sean and wife, Danielle, Ryan, Erin, Brian, and Greg. Fond greatgrandpa to Jordan, Troy, and Jocelyn. There will be no visiting hours or memorial services. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home of Hicksville. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Commisso, Connie (Memoriam) CONNIE COMMISSO "HAPPY 2ND EASTER IN HEAVEN" MOM, Even words can't explain how I felt the day you left us, but I find comfort knowing that you, my guardian angel, are with me at all times guiding me through life, seeing me through my darkest days. I can't wait for the day when we are reunited 'cause I know you'll be there waiting for me with open arms, but until that day comes, I will hold you forever in my heart. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Dannenfelser, Howard V. DANNENFELSER-Howard V., of Great Neck, New York, on March 25, 2005. Husband of the late Marion. Father of Pamela Kopel. Grandfather of Christopher and Brandon. Ex-President of the Alert Fire Company of Great Neck and 60-year member. Visiting will be in the Alert Fire House located on Middle Neck Road in Great Neck on Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10:30 AM, at St. Aloysius R.C. Church, Great Neck. Interment, All Saints Cemetery, Great Neck. Arrangements entrusted to Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home, Little Neck, N. Y. 1-516-466-8888. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Durante, Paul Salvatore DURANTE-Paul Salvatore of Levittown, LI on March 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Ellie. Loving father of Vincent and Paul Jr. Dear father-in-law of Jeri. Devoted grandfather of Alyssa, Vincent Jr. and Gina. Cherished brother of Augie and Marie Mahler. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9pm at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 blocks east of Wantagh Pkwy.). Mass, Wednesday, 10am, at St. Bernard RC Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Fahey, Robert J. FAHEY-Robert J., of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY (formerly of Holbrook), on March 26, 2005, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving father of Michael Falcon, Patrick, Virginia Donovan, James, Robertine Sylvester, Peggy Randazzo, Cathy Miller, and the late Paul and Barry. Dear brother of John, Harold, and the late Francis. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Reposing, Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home, 825 Main St., Holbrook, NY, where a Wake Service will be held Monday, 8 PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9:45 AM, Good Shepherd R.C. Church. Interment following, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Ferraro, Edward M. (Memoriam) EDWARD M. FERRARO 3/27/1955 - 6/6/2004 Baby, words cannot express how much you are missed. There is not a day that goes by that my heart doesn't ache. I will never understand how or why this happened, but if love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. You left me beautiful memories, your love is still my guide, and though I cannot see you, you are always at my side. Today is your birthday, no candles, cake or song, just thoughts of you with love. HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN, My Love. I love and miss you so much. Your Wife, Rosa M., Your Little Son, Michael E., Eddie Jr., Cassandra, Jose, Frank, and Becky Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Finnegan, Rosemary Cooper FINNEGAN-Rosemary Cooper on March 24, 2005. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Barbara Nelson (Richard), Richard Cooper (Marcia) and Catherine Kistulentz (Richard) and step-mother of Joseph Finnegan (Judy), Roxanne Savage (Douglas), Thomas Finnegan, Daniel Finnegan (Tsedey) and the late Michael Finnegan. Cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren. Adored sister of Margaret Millen, James White and Kathleen Dundon. Reposing after 2PM Monday, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS Parkway) Wantagh. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 AM at St. James R.C. Church, Seaford. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn. Family will receive friends Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Folkard, Glenn N. FOLKARD-Glenn N., age 47, formerly of Greenlawn, N.Y., passed away on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2005, in Knoxville, TN. Survivors: wife, Kristina; daughter, Thyra; son, Alex; mother, Norma of Greenlawn; brother, Thomas of Cape Coral, Fla.; and brother-inlaw, Fr. Peter Johnson of Powell, Wyoming. Services and cremation were conducted at Highland Memorial Funeral Home in Knoxville. Glenn was a former business owner and restaurateur, and was loved and admired by everyone who knew him. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Hartling, Ruth (Memoriam) RUTH HARTLING July 10, 1923 - March 27, 1986 Happy Anniversary In Heaven Always In Our Thoughts, Forever In Our Hearts. YOUR LOVING FAMILY Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Hoermann, Mary Elizabeth HOERMANN-Mary Elizabeth, of Centerport, on March 23, 2005 in her 100 year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph l. Sr. Loving mother of Joseph L. Jr., Richard, Bernadette Donohue, William and Mary Margaret. Adored grandmother of 16 and 23 great grandchildren. Dear sister of John Kelly and Sister of Mercy Mary Naomi. Visitation Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass Tuesday 10 AM at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Centerport. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Jordan, Anna E. JORDAN-Anna E., of East Islip, on March 25, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Buddy Jordan. Loving mother of Jeffery C. Jordan, Edward C. Jordan, and the late Anthony John Jordan. Dear grandmother of nine, adored great-grandmother of six. Fond sister of Shirley Reed and Barbara Kornrumph. The family will receive friends Monday between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the R.C. Albrecht Funeral Home, Inc., 62 Carleton Avenue, East Islip. Mass of Christian Burial, 9 AM, Tuesday, at St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Islip, with interment to follow at Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, Long Island. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Landry, Rev. Maurice A. LANDRY-Rev. Maurice A., S.M.M., Dean of the American Province of the Montfort Missionaries, on March 24, 2005. Retired from active ministry, Fr. Landry resided at the Montfort Spiritual Center, Bay Shore, L.I. Always dedicated to nursery work, he was responsible for the planting and floral growth on the retreat grounds at the Center. Ordained in 1941, Fr. Landry's many years of ministry included Seminary Professor for over 30 years at Litchfield, CT, and Bay Shore, L.I., and Spiritual Director to the Daughters of Wisdom. He also served as Associate Pastor at Infant Jesus Church, Port Jefferson, L.I., Sacred Heart Church, Danville, Va., and St. Mary Gate of Heaven Church, Ozone Park, N.Y. Fr. Landry is survived by his sister, Anne Theriault, nephews, Maurice, Roger, and Richard Theriault, and many beloved nieces and nephews, all of Lewiston, ME. Reposing in the Chapel of Incarnate Wisdom, Montfort Spiritual Center, 26 South Saxon Ave., Bay Shore, L.I. Visitation, Monday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Wake Service, Monday, 8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 11 AM. Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay Shore, L.I. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. LaRosa, Giusto LaROSA-Giusto, of Medford, formerly of Farmingville, on March 24, 2005. Beloved father of John LaRosa, Frances Liebling, Lucille Mitchell and Jude LaRosa. Loving brother of Peter LaRosa, Carlo LaRosa and Sadie Mudaro. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of one. Religious Service, Tuesday 8:00 PM, at the McManus-Lorey Funeral Home, 2084 Horse Block Road, Medford. Funeral, Wednesday 10:00 AM, from the funeral home. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visiting hours, Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Maged, Bennett (Memoriam) BENNETT MAGED MAY 17, 1950 - MARCH 27, 2004 IMAGINE How much we miss you, More and more every day. Love, Tracy, David, Terry, Yani, and Family Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Mandaro, Caroline MANDARO-Caroline of Port Washington, on March 25, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Richard (Vivian), Bart (Tina), and Joseph (Elissa). Adored grandmother of nine grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main Street, Port Washington, Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 9:30 AM, at St. Peter of Alcantara R.C. Church. Interment, Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. McDougall II, Robert J. McDOUGALL-Robert J. II, of Glen Cove, L.I., age 58, on March 25, 2005. Viet Nam veteran and member of Glen Cove V.F.W. Post #347. Loving husband of Margaret (Peggy Lawson). Son of the late Colonel Robert J. and the late Lois L. "Daddy" to Harriet and Chizzy. Dear nephew of Dolores Monahan. Also survived by cousins, nieces, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law. Bob was a proud American who loved his country, especially Vermont, family, dogs, and friends. Bob also loved Harleys, Jack Daniels, Budweiser, Camel cigarettes, and country music. Bob will be greatly missed by his wife and dogs. Friends may visit the Funeral Home of DodgeThomas, Glen Cove, Monday, 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Prayer Service Tuesday morning at the Funeral Home. Interment, Locust Valley Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. O'Brien, Andrew Joseph O'BRIEN-Andrew Joseph, 84, of Levittown, NY passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2005. A veteran of World War II, he had worked for many years as a mechanic for BF Goodrich in Brooklyn. He was a good hearted man who enjoyed model building. Beloved husband of Ethel for 62 years. Loving father of Michael O'Brien and Eileen O'Brien. Cherished grandfather of Melissa Beth O'Brien and Adam Gordon O'Brien. Funeral services provided by the Feeney Funeral Home, 232 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, (201)444-7650. Friends and family may visit Monday at 10:00AM. The funeral mass will follow at 11:00AM at St. Luke's RC Church, HoHoKus, NJ. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Queens, NY. Donations may be made in Andrew's memory to The American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. O'Brien, Thomas F. O'BRIEN-Thomas F., on March 24, 2005 of Syosset, N.Y. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Pisklak). Loving father of Thomas F., Kevin J., D. Kerry and Christopher M. Dear grandfather of Julia, Leslie, Kevin, Patrick, Michaela and Kyle. Fond brother of Patricia Trougakos. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Rd. Visiting Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10AM at St. Paul the Apostle RC Church, Brookville, NY. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Pezzuto, Roseanna F. (Memoriam) ROSEANNA F. PEZZUTO MARCH 27, 2005 It's been 10 years. A lot has changed except the void I feel since you left. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, sometimes with a smile, most times with tears. I miss your smile, your touch, your love. Forever missing you. YOUR LOVING SON, TED Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Pomatico, Sara Louis (Memoriam) SARA LOUIS POMATICO EASTER IN HEAVEN We miss you more with each passing day. Your Loving Children, Grandchildren, Sisters and Brother Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Sherman, Richard A. (Memoriam) RICHARD A. SHERMAN 7/24/48 - 7/21/04 Your First Easter in Heaven It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you the day God called you home. If love would have saved you, you never would have died. Love, Hildegard, Heidi, and Erik Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Vining, William T. "Guy" VINING-William T. "Guy" of Sterling, VA. Formerly of Long Island, suddenly on March 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Cindy. Loving father of Sarah, Bridget, Willy and Sean. Caring brother of Allen, Harry, Jerry, Kenny, and Nancy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation 7-9PM Monday and 2-5 and 7-9PM Tuesday at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc.., 1380 New York Ave., Huntington Sta. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005. Vinning, William T. "Guy" VINNING-William T. "Guy" of Sterling, VA. Formerly of Long Island, suddenly on March 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Cindy. Loving father of Sarah, Bridget, Willy and Sean. Caring brother of Allen, Harry, Jerry, Kenny, and Nancy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation 7-9PM Monday and 2-5 and 7-9PM Tuesday at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc.., 1380 New York Ave., Huntington Sta. Published in Newsday on 3/27/2005.