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Atwater, Michael R.
ATWATER-Michael R., 82, of Texas (formerly of Jamesport), on May 2, 2005.
Loving father of Louis Atwater, Geraldine Whitney, Kathryn Enold, Maureen
Mendolia and Lorraine Link. Devoted grandfather of fourteen and
great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Mary Rose Migneco. Family will
receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Reginald H. Tuthill
Funeral Home, 406 E. Main St., Riverhead, NY. Prayers, 10:00AM Friday, at the
funeral home. Interment to follow in Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton.
In memory of Michael, the family suggests donations to: American Lung
Association of Nassau-Suffolk, 225 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY
11788-9869.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Boccafola, Marilyn M.
BOCCAFOLA-Marilyn M., of St. James, on May 2, 2005. Beloved wife of Robert.
Loving mother of Donna (Louis) Etergineoso, Christine Boccafola, Michele
(David) Jonas. Cherished grandma of Nicholas. Friends may call St. James
Funeral Home, Route 25A, St. James on Wednesday 79PM and Thursday 2-4 and
7-9PM. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10AM at Sts. Philip and James RC Church, St.
James. Cremation Private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Society
for PSP, Executive Plaza 3, 11350, McCormick Rd, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD
21031, in memory of Marilyn.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Church, Doris
CHURCH-Doris, on May 2, 2005, of Williston Park. Devoted wife of the late
Joseph. Loving mother of Cathleen, Joseph and Robert. Dear mother in law of
Marianne, Amy and Dante. Cherished grandmother of Katie, Kayli, Kobe and
Millie. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Thomas F.
Dalton Funeral Home, 412 Willis Ave., Williston Park. Mass of Christian
Burial, Friday 10AM, St. Aidan's R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Davies, Gerard J. "Gerry"
DAVIES-Gerard J. "Gerry", on May 2, 2005, of Shoreham, LI. Formerly of
Huntington, LI. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Loving father of Gerard "Rard"
and his wife Judy, and Kathleen McCarthy. Cherished grandfather of Trish,
Brian, Drew, Greg, Doug and Deirdre. Dear great grandfather of Erika, Stephen,
Elizabeth and Madison. Mr. Davies was retired from LILCO after 45 years of
service. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place,
LI. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Friday 11AM, St Mark
R.C. Church, Shoreham, LI. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

DiFulvio, Fred
DiFULVIO-Fred, of Manorville, L.I., on May 2, 2005. Loving husband of Grace
DiFulvio. Beloved father of Valerie Riha, Judith Manley, Frank DiFulvio, Peter
DiFulvio and Luanne Horne. Adored grandfather of Melissa, Chuck, Billy, Daniel
and Angelica. Proud great grandfather of Connor and Mackenzie. Proud WWII Army
Veteran. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home,
1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy). Celebration of the
Liturgy of Christian Burial, Friday 10:45AM at St. John The Evangelist R.C.
Church, Center Moriches, L.I. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery,
Calverton, L.I. Visiting, Wednesday 7-9:30PM and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made in memory of
Fred to the American Heart Association.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Domingo, Christopher B. (Memoriam)
CHRISTOPHER B. DOMINGO
12/5/1965 - 5/4/1999
Our hearts still ache in sadness
and secret tears still flow what
it meant to lose you no one
will ever know.
Till we meet again,
Ride Free Love Mom & Dad,
Family & Friends
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Dooling, Louis L.
DOOLING-Louis L., Mental Health Advocate for Federation of Organizations.
Survived by his son John Dooling and 2 grandchildren, brother William Dooling
and sister Maria Raccioppi, nephews Joseph and Adam and one grandniece, Uncle
Al and Toni-Anne Chiappone. Religious Service, Thursday 8:30PM at the
McManus-Lorey Funeral Home, 2084 Horse Block Road, Medford. Funeral, Friday
from the funeral home. Visiting, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

French, Joseph J.
FRENCH-Joseph J., age 75, of Bethpage, L.I., on May 3, 2005. Beloved husband
of Joan E. French. Devoted father of Joseph French and Joanne French-Branca.
Fond father-in-law of Dawn and Paul. Proud and cherished grandfather of Elyana
and Meaghan. Dear brother of Mary Walsh, the late Frances Andruska and the
late Margaret Scherquist. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage
Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 mile north of Southern State Parkway, Exit
29). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Martin of Tours R.C.
Church, Bethpage, Friday 9:45AM. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery,
Calverton, L.I. Visiting, Wednesday 7-9:30PM and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Gallagher, Thomas Joseph
GALLAGHER-Thomas Joseph, of Bohemia, formerly of Woodside, NY, on May 2, 2005
in his 82nd year. World War II Veteran and Silver Star Recipient. Loving
father of Thomas (Donna), Michael (Carol), Lynn Karson (Robert) and Daniel
(Carol). Beloved grandfather to Tracey, Christopher, Daniel, Heather,
Michelle, Jillian, Laura, Bryan, Stacey, David and Natalie. Cherished brother
of Charles, Alice Donohue, Marilyn Gigliobianco, Mary Mercado and Helen
O'Rouke. Reposing, Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home, 1320 Lakeland Ave.,
Bohemia, where Religious Services will be held Thursday. Mass of Christian
Burial, Friday 11AM at St. John Nepomucene R.C. Church, Bohemia. Interment
following at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visitation, Wednesday
and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Henderson, Helen E.
HENDERSON-Helen E., 74, passed away suddenly in Mesa, Arizona, her home for
the past 6 years. She was a long time resident of Blue Point, where she worked
at The Ursaline Convent along with her surviving husband Thomas who is now 78.
They were married for 56 years. She is leaving 2 daughters; Sue Lanuto and her
husband Sal of Smyrna, SC and Debbie Fischer and her husband Paul of Gilbert,
AZ. Her grandchildren, Sean Lanuto and his wife Yukie of Shirley, NY;
Jacqueline Fischer and Todd, Jennifer Fischer and Shawn of Arizona will miss
her loving presence. She is also survived by her sister Ann Goodhue of
Patchogue, NY. A graveside service will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery (80
Jennings Ave., Patchogue, NY) on May 5, 2005 at 10 am. Arrangements entrusted
to the Ruland Funeral Home, Inc.,
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Jacobsen, Christian N. (Memoriam)
CHRISTIAN N. JACOBSEN
3/28/60 - 5/4/02
Three years ago you left us and not an hour passes that we don't think of you
and miss you. There's a void in our lives that can never be replaced. Your
spirit is everywhere. We know you're watching us from above. Your only a
breath away.
Love, Mom, Dad and The Gang.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Lee, George M.
LEE-George M., on May 2, 2005, of Mt. Sinai, N.Y. Retired Lieutenant in the
N.Y. City Fire Department. Member of the Port Jefferson Lodge and Springfield
Garden Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. Beloved husband of the late
Elizabeth. Loving father of Elizabeth Fabrizio, Patricia O'Brien, George and
William J. Lee. Cherished grandfather of Francis, Kevin, Matthew, Diane and
Donna. Dear brother of Joan McKenna. Reposing at the O.B. Davis Funeral Homes,
4839 Nesconset Hwy. (Rt. 347), Port Jefferson Station, L.I. Visitation,
Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Masonic Service, 8PM. Interment, Thursday at the
Springfield Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Matthews, John J.
MATTHEWS-John J., on May 3, 2005, of Garden City. Loving husband of the late
Patricia. Beloved father of Victoria Holly and John J. Jr. Cherished
grandfather of six grandchildren. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin
Ave., at 12th St., Garden City, 2-4 and 7-9PM Thursday. Mass of Christian
Burial, St. Joseph's Church, Garden City, 11AM Friday. Interment private.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Meyer, Eleanor J.
MEYER-Eleanor J., long time resident of Franklin Square, at age 89. Beloved
wife of the late Peter. Devoted mother of Joanne, Janice, Peter and June,
Joyce and Joseph Martin. Loving grandmother of Joseph, Michael, Denise and
Brian. Fond sister of Anthony Pietsch. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin
Funeral Home, Inc., 42 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, NY. Visitation,
Thursday 7-9PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:00AM, St.
Catherine of Sienna R.C. Church, Sienna Center. Cremation private. In lieu of
flowers, donations to Little Flowers Children's Services, 2450 North Wading
River Rd., Wading River, NY 11592 or the charity of your choice preferred.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

O'Neill, John M.
O'NEILL-John M., age 54 years, of Oakdale, LI suddenly on May 1, 2005.
(President J. O'Neill Building and Development Co., Westhampton, LI). Survived
by his fiancee and best friend Nora. Loving father of Kim (Bill) Fuegel and
Colin (Lisa) O'Neill. Dear brother of Mary Creighton, Joseph, Stephen, Brian
and Kevin O'Neill. Cherished grandfather of William, Lauren and Cameron. Also
survived by Nora's children Meghan, Joseph and Brian and several loving
nieces, nephews and friends. Reposing at The Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home,
245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 pm. Funeral Mass
Friday 9:45 am St. John Nepomucene RC Church, Bohemia. Interment St. Joseph's
Cemetery, Babylon. Contributions in his memory to: American Heart Association,
2550 US Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301, appreciated.
Published in Newsday from 5/3/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Pandola, Anthony S.
PANDOLA-Anthony S., of Lindenhurst, on April 30, 2005. Loving husband of
Camille. Devoted father of Anthony Jr., Anna-Lisa and her husband Kevin, and
Camille and her husband Jason. Proud grandfather of Alexie, Elizabeth and
Kayla Camille. Caring brother of the late Reverend Oreste Pandola. Adored by
his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation, Wednesday 2-4 and 79:30PM at
Johnstons' Wellwood Funeral Home, 305 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Blessing,
Thursday 10:30AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Lindenhurst. Burial to
follow, St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY. Celebratory Mass, Sunday, May 8,
2005 11:45AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Lindenhurst.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Reardon, Nancy (Anne)
REARDON-Nancy (Anne), age 95, died May 1, 2005 in Pawleys Island, S.C.,
formerly of South Hempstead, NY. Preceded in death by husband John Reardon,
granddaughter Kathleen Collins, grandson Philip (PJ) Petrelli, daughter-in-law
Dorothy Reardon. Survived by son John Reardon, Cocoa, FL and daughter Eileen
Petrelli (Philip), Hendersonville, TN, grandson John Kevin Reardon (Farieda),
FL, Peggy Zahn (Fred), TN, and greatgrandchildren Kelli Ann Collins, Joseph
Collins and Reilly Zahn. Visitation will be Friday, May 6 from 2-5 and 7-9PM
at N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY. Funeral Mass on
Saturday, May 7 at 9:30AM, Cure of Ars Catholic Church, Merrick Ave., Merrick,
NY. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Russo, Salvatore
RUSSO-Salvatore on April 30, 2005 age 81 years of Port Charlotte, FL. Born
June 30, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY moved to Port Charlotte from Elmont in 1993.
Beloved husband of 48 years to Josephine. Devoted father to Jerry of Tampa,
FL, Luisa (John) Guarisco of North Babylon. Loving brother of Michael and
Michelina Leonardi, of Queens, NY. Cherished grandfather of Maria, John and
Daniel Guarisco. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM Friday Our Lady of Grace RC
Church. Reposing Noce Funeral Home 189 Rte. 109, W. Babylon. Entombment
Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visiting Thursday 2-4 and 79:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Ryan, Richard J.
RYAN-Richard J., of West Islip, L.I. on May 3, 2005. Beloved husband of
Patricia Ryan. Devoted father of Thomas (Justine) Ryan, John Ryan, Patricia
Ryan, James (Melissa) Ryan, Kerry (David) Leahey and Erin (Roger) Lynam. Dear
brother of Sr. Mary Catherine of The Sisters of Charity and the late James
Ryan. Cherished grandfather of Connor, Taylor, Casey, Joseph and James Ryan
and Katherine Leahey. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip
Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.).
Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Friday 9:00 AM, at Our Lady of
Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, L.I. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery,
Farmingdale, L.I. Visiting, Wednesday 7-9:30 PM and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30
PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Schindler, Roger
SCHINDLER-Roger, of West Islip, L.I., on May 3, 2005. Survived by Carolyn
Schindler and his loving children John Schindler, Helen Carioscia, Lisa
Liotti, Amy Schindler and Sally Strachan. Devoted grandfather of eleven. Proud
World War II Veteran. Arrangements entrusted to the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons
Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy., West Islip, L.I. Services are private.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Seyfried, Genevieve G.
SEYFRIED-Genevieve G., of West Islip, NY., on May 3, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late George. Adored mother of Tom, Mary and Jean Iervolino. Cherished
grandmother of five. Dear sister of Carol Meyer, Rita McMahon, John Kuba,
Joseph McGuire and Daniel McGuire. Friends may visit at the Claude R.
Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main Street, Babylon NY 11702 on Wednesday
7-9:30 and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass Friday 9:45AM at St.
Joseph's RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Stanton, Roseann
STANTON-Roseann, on May 3, 2005, of Lindenhurst. Beloved wife of the late
William. Cherished sister of Rev. Fr. Dennis Sheridan and the late Frank
Sheridan. Loving mother of Denise and Thomas Butler, Erin, Kathleen, Fran and
James Callahan, Tara and Michael Caruso, and William and Anne Stanton. Adored
grandmother of thirteen and great grandmother of one. Reposing, Wednesday
7-10PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-10PM, Lindenhurst Funeral Home Inc., 424 South
Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. Religious Service, Thursday evening. Mass of
Christian Burial, Friday 10:15AM, Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church,
Lindenhurst. Interment, Saint Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Published in Newsday from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Stevenson, William
STEVENSON-William, age 87, died April 29, 2005 at home in Manhattan. Born and
raised in Freeport, Long Island, NY, he was husband to Luzena Firth for 44
years. Residing in Massapequa, NY for 50 years. Military service included
being an Army Paratrooper in France during WWII and an Army Major during the
Korean Conflict. He worked as a financial executive at Fortune Brands (et al)
for 49 years. Survived by a brother Edward and a son John. Visitations are at
Frank E. Campbell, 1076 Madison Ave, NY, NY, May 5 from 5PM-8PM and 11AM-1PM
on May 6, followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. David's Lutheran Church, 20 Clark Blvd.,
Massapequa park, N.Y. 11762.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Tracz, Dorothy (Memoriam)
DOROTHY TRACZ
2/10/32 - 5/4/2000
A kind and loving person.
Rest in peace dear Chickie.
Love your family.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Welsh, Shirley M.
WELSH-Shirley M., 83, of Huntington Station (formerly of Little Neck) on May
2, 2005. Beloved mother of Richard (Beverly). Loving grandmother of John L.
and Katherine A. Cherished sister of J. Richard, William and the late T.
Arthur. Family will receive friends at the M. A. Connell Funeral Home 934 New
York Ave. Huntington Station, Wednesday 7 9 pm only. Funeral Mass
Thursday,11am, St. Philip Neri RC Church, Northport. Burial St. Philip Neri
Cemetery, Northport.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Wilkins, Johanna
WILKINS-Johanna, of Westhampton Beach, on April 30, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late Vincent Kenney and the late Woodrow Wilkins. Loving mother of James
Kenney, Dennis (Nancy) Kenney, Daniel (Kathy) Wilkins, Kevin Wilkins, and the
late Eileen. Cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 14.
Arrangements entrusted to the R.J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 94 E. Montauk Hwy.,
Hampton Bays, L.I. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 9:30 AM at Immaculate
Conception R.C. Church, Westhampton Beach, L.I. Interment, L,I. National
Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday, 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.

Williams, Dr. Michael J.
WILLIAMS-Dr. Michael J. (Dedicated Educator), of Smithtown, L.I., on April 30,
2005. Beloved husband of Gail M. Loving father of Christopher A. and his wife
Maren. Devoted son of Clayee M. Jones. Dear brother of Richard D. Jones and
his wife Dottie, Virginia Bertrand, Rhett S. Williams and his wife Nena and
Rodney S. Williams and his wife Camille. Fond uncle of Cadet Douglas F. Jones,
Carson Williams, Paige Wiliams, Joe Knarich, Gina Danialinia, Lori Koumjian,
Frank Martin and Johanna Martin. Dear son in law of Estelle A. Schefcick and
brother in law of Jayne and Tom Knarich and Judy and Tom Martin. Memorial
visiting tomorrow (Thursday) 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM at the Powell Funeral Home,
Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt. 110), Amityville. Words of Remembrance, Thursday
evening 8:00PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Visiting Nurse
Services and Hospice of Suffolk, Inc. Envelopes are available at the funeral
home.
Published in Newsday on 5/4/2005.