OBITS: Newsday 31 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 Augusta, James F. AUGUSTA-James F. of Elmont peacefully on March 30, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Anne. Loving mother of Donna Marie Markham and James and wife Tammy. Dearest brother of Tony, Netta Ruggiero, and the late Al and Anna De Paola. Cherished grandfather of Misty and Joe; great-grandfather of Savanah and Luke. Also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews. Reposing at Elmont Funeral Home, 1529 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, NY, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass, Saturday 9:30 AM, St. Vincent de Paul RC Church. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Bayreuther, Eric J. (Memoriam) ERIC J. BAYREUTHER 11/2/78 - 3/31/03 Two years ago we lost you and our hearts are broken forever. We were only blessed with you for 24 short years and there wasn't a time you didn't make us proud to be your parents. You touched so many lives and never will be forgotten. A day does not pass that we don't think of your beautiful smile, your great sense of humor and love for all things. We go on from your strength and knowing we will be together someday. Love Forever, Mom & Dad Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Behren, Ruth "Lorraine" BEHREN-Ruth "Lorraine" of Nesconset, NY born August 12, 1913 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Louis and Johanna (Kaufman) Feigenbaum. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Ehli of Smithtown, NY and Adrienne Pollack of London, England, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Betty Schufman and Arthur, her loving husband of 63 years. Lorraine was retired from a position with the Nassau County Division of Children's Services. She will be remembered as a kind and loving person and a wonderful cook. Funeral arrangements are private. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Carpenter, Lucia (Sarli) CARPENTER-Lucia (nee Sarli) of Hicksville, on March 29, 2005. Beloved wife of Coyte. Devoted sister of Lydia Duffy. Dear aunt of Cathy Filazzola (Thomas) and Richard Duffy. Cherished great aunt of Lauren, Alyssa, Gina, Stephanie, Miranda and Matthew. Friends may call Friday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave (2 blocks south L.I.R.R., corner West Marie St). Mass Saturday 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Cordelli, Nazarene "Nick" CORDELLI-Nazarene "Nick", formerly of White Plains, NY, passed March 28, 2005, at age 93. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday 10AM, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Burlington, KY. Visitation will be Thursday, 5-8PM, at Linnemann Funeral Home, Burlington, KY. Friends and relatives can contact Linnemann Funeral Home, 859-727-1250. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Croker, Scott R. CROKER-Scott R. of North Massapequa, NY, suddenly on March 29, 2005. Loving husband of Jodi. Devoted father of Brenda and Kayla. Beloved son of Fred and Mildred Croker. Loving brother of Diane Nyholm, Sandra Croker and Donald Croker. Reposing at Massapequa Funeral Home Inc., North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd (at Clark) Massapequa Park, NY on Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Religious service Friday 11 AM. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Cummings, John F. CUMMINGS-John F., 86, on Monday, March 28, 2005. John was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Valley Stream for the past 55 years. He enjoyed his long career as an architect and had many hobbies; his favorites being playing the guitar, painting (especially lighthouses) and carpentry. John will be remembered by all as a kind and caring man. Surviving are his beloved wife, Bernice, his sons and daughter-in-laws John and Karen of Red Bank, NJ, Victor and Cathy of Santa Rosa, CA, 2 sisters, Terry Best and Ida Konas of Valley Stream and 4 grandchildren, Kristine, Jason, Margaret and Jeremy. A memorial service for John will be held at a later date. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. D'Amelio, Michael D'AMELIO-Michael of Bellmore on March 29, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Devoted father of Frances Carlson, Dennis (Mary Didoardo), Teresa Reisert and Rita D'Amelio. Loving grandfather of Andrea, Brian, and the late Jason. Great-grandfather of Adriana and Jason. Reposing at C.S. Bartholomew & Son, 302 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, on Sunday between 2-4 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral service at St. Barnabas RC Church, Bellmore on Monday at 9:45am. Interment at Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. DiGangi, Maryellen DiGANGI-MaryEllen, (nee Patalano), 42, of North Babylon, on March 29, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. Director of Nursing at Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, West Babylon. Beloved wife of Michael. Caring mom to Lyndsay, Brendan, Michael, Robert and Alexandra. Dear daughter-in-law of Robert DiGangi. Loving sister-in-law of Robert, Tina and the late Christopher DiGangi and Laura and Dave Volkes. Adored niece of Marylou Penna. Additionally survived by many cherished friends. Friends may visit today and Friday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street, Babylon. Funeral Mass Saturday 9AM at Our Lady of Grace RC Church, West Babylon. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Emerling, Charles J. EMERLING-Charles J., on March 29, 2005, of Westbury. Beloved husband of Rita. Devoted father of Charles and Sherann Emerling and Karen and Thomas Sinclair. Cherished grandfather of Charles, Richard, Suzanne, and Michael. Loving great-grandfather of Thomas and Ryan. He will be sorely missed by his devoted caregiver Joan Higgins. Reposing, Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Ave., Westbury, N.Y., Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Religious Service to be held at Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, 11 AM. Interment, St. John's Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Encinosa, Theresa (Masiello) ENCINOSA-Theresa (nee Masiello), on March 28, 2005. Loving mother of Thomas (his wife Mary). Devoted grandmother of Donna and Denise Encinosa. Family will receive friends at the Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 61-40 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park, Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 79PM. Mass, St. Sebastian Church, Saturday 9:45AM. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Fritz, Elisea FRITZ-Elisea, of Brentwood, on March 29, 2005. Gold Star Mother. Member of Ladies Auxiliary, Joseph A. Loeffler American Legion Post 1006, Brentwood, and 60 years parishioner of St. Anne. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late George L. Fritz. Loving mother of Joseph and his wife Rose, John and his wife Rhoma, Louis and his wife Mary; George, and the late Nicholas Fritz, casualty of Vietnam War. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 3. Dearest sister of Geraldine DiCapua. Reposing at The Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes, Inc., 571 Suffolk Avenue, Brentwood. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 9:45 AM, at St. Anne R.C. Church, Brentwood. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial donations to St. Anne's Parish Outreach. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Gaines Jr., Lewis (Memoriam) MSGT LEWIS GAINES,JR It has been 8 years since you left us. You are truly missed, indeed! Moma, Walter and Tiesha Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Garrity, Robert GARRITY-Robert, of Baldwin, L.I., on March 29, 2005. Husband of the late Helen. Devoted father of Cathy Muro and Robert (Alexandra). Dear brother of John (Eileen). Loving grandfather of Bobby, John, and Alaina. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Reposing, Towers Funeral Home, Inc., Long Beach & Foxhurst Roads, Oceanside, L.I., Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass, St. Anthony's R.C. Church, Oceanside, Saturday 9:45 am. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Gernant, Marilyn GERNANT-Marilyn, 61, of Fort Myers was called home to God early Easter Sunday morning. She passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness. Daughter of William and Emily Riordan, now deceased, she was born in Brooklyn, New York and lived many years on Long Island, New York. She is survived by three daughters, Denise Gernant of Las Vegas, Kathleen Gernant of Farmingville, and Deborah (Gernant) Kane of Fort Myers, Florida, and a brother, Ronald Riordan of Manorville, New York. A Catholic Mass of Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 9:00 at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Selden, Long Island. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram, Long Island. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Gocinski, John GOCINSKI-John on March 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Elna Gocinski (nee Levey). Devoted father of Barbara Lyn Myers and her husband Christopher and Michael Gocinski. Loving grandfather of Kaitlyn and Joselyn. Cherished brother of Jean Krucher, Richard Gocinski and Will Gocinski. Also survived by loving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc. of Bel Air Inc., 610 W. MacPhail Road, (at Rt. 24), on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 9AM at the Funeral Home. Interment at Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Gomez, James GOMEZ-James of Port Jefferson, on March 30, 2005. Loving husband of Dorinda. Beloved father of Carol Grey and Richard Gomez. Cherished grandfather of C.J. and Jennifer. Dear brother of Louis Gomez and Adela Escudero. Visitation M.A. Connell Funeral Home Inc., 934 New York Ave. Huntington Station, Friday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Mass Saturday 10 AM at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church. Entombment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Hinchcliff, Elizabeth HINCHCLIFF-Elizabeth, 66 of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, former Huntington Station resident for 38 years. Beloved wife of Raymond for 48 years. Mother of Virginia (Jim) Saul. Grandmother of Rose Elizabeth and Danielle Rae Saul. Visitation Saturday 10 AM to 11 AM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Religious Services Saturday 11 AM. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Kaloustian, Mary KALOUSTIAN-Mary, age 85, of Shirley, LI, on March 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of Alice Morrell and the late Richard. Loving grandmother of Lisa, Mark and Marlana and great-grandmother of Dakota. Loving sister of Alice Privitera and Edith Elliott. Reposing at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Highway, West Sayville, Thursday 2-4:30 and 79:30PM. Funeral Mass Friday 10AM at St. Lawrence R.C. Church, Sayville. Interment St. Lawrence Cemetery, Sayville. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Kanas, George KANAS-George Stanley age 84 of East Moriches on March 30, 2005. Born on January 14, 1921 son of Adam and Mary Kanas and one of five children. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Kanas and father of son John Adam Kanas. George and his family were important and early figures in the Long Island Duck Industry. George co-managed the family farm until his retirement in 1968. He was a lifetime member of the East Moriches Fire Department and a highly respected member of the East Moriches Community where he spent his entire life. George is survived by his loving son John, brother Walter and cherished grandchildren Melissa, Allison, Adam and John Jr. Family will receive friends at Sinnicksons Moriches Funeral Home, 203 Main St. (County Rd 80) Center Moriches on Friday April 1, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian burial Saturday 9:00AM St. John the Evangelist Church in Center Moriches. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations may be made to: St. John the Evangelist Church, 25 Ocean Ave., Center Moriches, NY 11934 Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Kavanagh, William KAVANAGH-William on March 29, 2005. Loving husband of Dorothy M. (Nee Murray). Dear father of Linda Miller, Karen Ankner, Nancy Kavanagh, Maureen Chilton (Richard). Cherished grandfather of Cory, Keith, Kerri, Kristine, Brian, Charles, Christopher, Richard, Sarah, Charlotte, Hope and Scott and great-grandfather of seven. Proud brother of Raymond Kavanagh. Reposing after 2pm, Thursday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Avenue (Exit 28N SS Pkwy), Wantagh. Funeral Mass Friday 9:45am, St. Frances DeChantal RC Church, Wantagh, NY. Interment LI National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. Family will receive friends, Thursday, 2-5 and 7-9pm. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Kolman, Edith KOLMAN-Edith on March 30, 2005 of Inwood, LI. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of sons Thomas and Marie and Donald and Prudence. Fond grandmother of Thomas Jr., Kenneth, Robert, Edward, Wendy, William and Leah and seven great-grandchildren. Dear sister of George Denner and the late Theresa Burns. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting 2-4 and 7-9 PM Thursday and Friday at the Perry Funeral Home, 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, LI. Lynbrook Doe Club Service, 8 PM Friday. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:30 AM, at Our Lady of Good Council RC Church, Inwood, LI. Burial, Greenfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to N.Y. Hospice, 45-18 Court Square, Suite 500, Long Island City, NY 11101. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Mancini, Adeline MANCINI-Adeline, of Tinton Falls, NJ, on March 30, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Charles P. Beloved mother of Charles B. (Barbara), Felice (Gary) Homer and the late Gregory A. Adored grandmother of Laura (Dr. Jeffrey) Nakhjavan, Kimberly Mancini and Michael Yablon. Cherished great-grandmother of Alicia, Andrew and Oliva. Dear sister of Frank Piro and Ceila Purrazzela; and aunt of Joseph Mercadante. Friends may call at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park on Friday, 2-5 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Service, 10am, Saturday in the Chapel of St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. McCartney, David McCARTNEY-David of East Meadow on March 29, 2005. Former Staff Sgt., 1st Calvary Division of the Army during WWII. Loving husband of Louise J. Beloved father of Patricia Bilello (John) and Kathleen Porter (Gary). Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Christine, Dawn, Megan, Brian and James and great-grandfather of eight loving great-grandchildren. Also survived by his two sisters Agnes Trotno and Dorothy McCartney. Reposing after 2 PM today, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (Exit 25N, SS Pkwy), East Meadow. Religious service Friday 10 AM Christ the King Episcopal Church, East Meadow. Interment Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. Family will receive friends today 2-5 and 7-10 PM. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. McKenna, Eileen B. McKENNA-Eileen B., (Mickey), on March 23, 2005 of Rockville Centre, L.I. Beloved wife of Frances J. (Mac). Dear Father of Robert and Kevin. Also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Reposing was at the Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Ave., Tuesday,2-4 and 7-9pm. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, on Wednesday at 11am. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Palmer, Margaret O. PALMER-Margaret O., of Locust Valley, LI on March 26, 2005 age 82. Beloved wife of the late Lowell M. Loving mother of Carleton H., Lenore M. and Lowell M., III. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Lowell, James and Lila. Friends may visit at the Funeral home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove Saturday 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Service Saturday 12:30 PM at the funeral home. Interment, Locust Valley Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Rau, Joyce H. (Memoriam) JOYCE H. RAU JULY 20, 1926 - MARCH 31, 1997 Eight years ago you answered God's call, joining Him forever in eternal peace. We thank Him for His blessing. The wonderful years we shared, as a wife, mother, and grandmother. Your love, understanding and guidance will be remembered always. Love, Dad, The Children, and Grandchildren Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Ruffolo, Florence RUFFOLO-Florence, of Lynbrook, at age 89, on March 30, 2005. Loving mother of Anne (Ronald) DuPrey and Ernestine (Peter) D'Agnessa. Beloved grandmother of Peter John, Christine Anne and Amy Katherine. Dear great-grandmother of Jake Peter. Family receiving friends, Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9:30pm at Donza Funeral Home, 333 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway, LI. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 9:30am at Saint Raymond RC Church, East Rockaway. Interment, Saint John's Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Sandford, Elizabeth M. (Campbell) SANDFORD-Elizabeth M. (Campbell), 84, longtime resident of Kings Park and Smithtown, on March 29, 2005. Born in Bridgeport, CT, on August 20, 1920. Loving wife of the late Robert S. Sandford. Cherished mother to Robert and Joan Sandford, Kenneth and Alicia Sandford, Christine and Ben Whiting. Beloved grandmother of seven and great grandmother of one. Dear sister to Margaret Shaw of Kings Park. Friends may call the St. James Funeral Home, Route 25A, St. James on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service on Friday 8pm at funeral home. Interment on Saturday at Mecox Cemetery, Bridgehampton. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Santos, Ines SANTOS-Ines of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2005. Long time resident of Garden City. Predeceased by her brother Joaquin Santos and his wife Anna, with whom she resided while in Garden City. She faithfully took care of them. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 11:15 AM, St. Anne's R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. The family is being cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Ave., Floral Park. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Schehr, Robert L. SCHEHR-Robert L., 73, of Nottingham, PA, formerly of Woodhaven, N.Y., died on Monday, March 28, 2005, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Isolde; his children, Robert, Stephanie, and Jane; 5 grandchildren; his brothers, Arthur and Tom; and his sister, Marie. Burial services will be held at L.I. National Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y., at 1 PM, on Friday, April 1st. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Seitz, Carol A. SEITZ-Carol A., 75, on Tuesday, March 29, 2005. A resident of Babylon, NY, and Ft. Lauderdale. Preceded in death by her husband; William J. and son Thomas J. She is survived by her children William F., Susan C., Marybeth, Peter M. (Sherry Fielding), Jane H. (Deane) Seitz-McGuire, Michael G. (Elaine DiPillo), John G., Marie K. (Jeff) Kane-Seitz and Timothy J. (Stephanie Spruyt) Seitz. Loving grandchildren; Meagan, Alicia, Emily, Zachary, Kaelin, Jason, Tobey, Lindsay, and Maura. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 1, 11am, from St. Anthony Catholic, 901 NE 2nd Street, Ft. Lauderdale. Cremation will follow. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Sues, Richard H. SUES-Richard H. of Manassas, VA, formerly of Franklin Square on March 28, 2005. Beloved husband of Frances E. (nee Zehner). Dear father of Marilyn Partridge. Cherished grandfather of Jaimee, Elizabeth and Jonathon. Adoring great-grandfather of Logan. Loving brother of Anita Connelly. Reposing at the Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Masonic Service Friday evening. Religious Service Saturday 9:30AM at Ascension Lutheran Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Sutton, Dorothy P. SUTTON-Dorothy P. on March 29, 2005, formerly of Rockville Centre and Levittown, NY. Beloved wife of the late Tim. Loving mother of Richard Sutton and Suzanne Sykes. Cherished grandmother of Bennett, Alexander, Marshall, Samuel, Dianne and Catherine. Dear sister of James Peterman. Reposing at Macken Mortuary Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, today 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Friday 10AM St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005. Wasser, Sylvia WASSER-Sylvia, on March 30, 2005, at age 81. Beloved wife for 56 years of Adolph. Loving mother of Steven (Stephanie) and Daniel (Marcia). Cherished grandmother of Jacqueline, Merrill, Maddie, Caryn, and Melissa. A spirited woman guided by Jewish ethics with a love of learning and intellectual curiosity, her determination and remarkable ability to rise above adversity were an inspiration to all who knew her. Services, Thursday, March 31st, 12:45 PM, at Riverside-Nassau North Chapels, 55 North Station Plaza (opposite the LIRR), Great Neck, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 3/31/2005.