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Behr, Heidi J.
BEHR-Heidi J., of Riverhead, on May 3, 2005, an EMT with the Town of Riverhead
Ambulance Corps. Devoted and loving mother of Jared Anthony Behr. Beloved
daughter of John and June (McBride) Behr and cherished sister of Dana. Adored
granddaughter of Frank and Claire McBride of Cutchogue and Jack and Dorothy
Behr of East Quogue. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the McLaughlin Heppner
Funeral Home, 336 Marcy Avenue, Riverhead. Mass of Christian burial Saturday,
10AM, St. John's Church in Riverhead. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart
Cemetery in Cutchogue.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Blumberg, Michael C.
BLUMBERG-Michael C., of Hicksville, NY on May 5, 2005. Loving son of the late
Richard and Vivian. Loving brother of Richard (Marianne), Karen Fraher
(Philip) and Scott. Cherished uncle of Richard, Matthew, Lauren, Philip,
Thomas and Alexis. Family and friends may visit at the Vernon C. Wagner
Funeral Home, 125 Old Country Road, Hicksville on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and
7-9 PM. Funeral Mass on Monday at St. Ignatius R.C. Church at 11 AM. Interment
to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Brown, Patrick J.
BROWN-Patrick J., 51, of East Patchogue, NY, on May 4, 2005. Beloved son of
Margaret (nee Galvin) and the late William J. Brown. Loving brother of
Elizabeth Surdi, Patricia Brown, William, John, Margaret Lamere and the late
Robert Brown. Cherished godfather of William and Jackson. Devoted uncle to
numerous nieces and nephews. A private cremation will be held under the
direction of the Ruland Funeral Home, Inc., 500 N. Ocean Ave. (South of LIE at
Exit 63) in Patchogue, NY. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home for
memorial visitation on Friday from 7-9PM and Saturday from 2-4PM and 7-9PM
with Religious Services at 8:30PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in
Mr. Brown's name may be made to Huntington Hospital.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Cardillo Jr., Fred (Memoriam)
FRED CARDILLO, JR.
aka DJ Freddie C.
2 years ago, Mommy told us you went to heaven to mix for the angels. She keeps
your music alive in our hearts & souls always. She plays your cd's & we dance.
If we could have another dance, another chance, we'd play a song that would
never ever end, oh how we would love to dance with our father again. Mom says
Don't Stop the Music. Sometimes we pass your place and realize you don't live
there anymore. You found you a better place. Like the deserts miss the rain.
And to keep playing Let Me Take You Dancing
Love your children, Julie & Anthony & Mommy aka Michele
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Devaney Jr., Francis J.
DEVANEY-Francis J. Jr. on May 3, 2005. Formerly of Holy Name Parish, Upper
West Side of Manhattan, and St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Jamaica, Queens. World
War II Veteran, member of the 10th Mountain Division (85 B) of the US Army.
Beloved husband of Anne. Father of Diane Devaney of Flushing, Frank (Leslie)
Devaney of San Diego, CA, Karen (Peter) Timms of Fairfax, VA, and Joan
(Mickey) Spillane of Bronxville. Grandfather of ten loving grandchildren, and
brother of James Devaney, Margie Kowalski and the late Catherine Curran and
Thomas Devaney. Reposing at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, 20 Cedar
St., Bronxville, NY, Sunday May 8th, 2-4:00PM and 7-9:00PM. Funeral Mass St.
Joseph's Church, Bronxville, NY, Monday, May 9th, 10:00AM. Interment Gate of
Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Fasciani, Betty
FASCIANI-Betty on May 5, 2005 of Riverhead, formerly of Cutchogue, Amityville
and West Gilgo Beach. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Devoted mother of
Anthony Fasciani III and Maryanne, Bonnie and Robin Winkel. Adoring
grandmother of Tony IV and Vee, Jane and Chris, Suzie and Becky. Loving great
grandmother of Toto. Reposing at the William F. Coster Funeral Home, Main
Road, Rt 25, Cutchogue, Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment Monday morning
at Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Gable, Harold
GABLE-Harold, after a long illness on April 30th, in Pensacola Fl. He was,
however, a longtime resident of Smithtown. He is survived by his two
daughters, Allison Gable and Laurie Gable, and their husbands, Craig Newkirk
and Philip Feldman. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Harry
Winfield Newkirk Gable, Emily Feldman, and Sean Feldman. Funeral arrangements
are being held at Bouton Funeral Home, 31 Church Street, Redding Ct. Viewing
and burial will be performed on May 6, 2005 with services beginning at 1PM. In
lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Judes Children's Hospital. His
burial will be next to his wife, Ethel Defoe Gable.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Golden, Robert H.
GOLDEN-Robert H., 83, Ret LT (J.G.) US Navy. Proud WWII Veteran, served on
DD-USS Pritchett. 49 Year resident of Huntington. Peacefully on May 4, 2005.
Long career with Newsweek and Inc. Magazine. Loving husband of Dorothy for 54
years. Devoted father of Vivian Kellermann and Gene Golden. Cherished
father-in-law of Karen Golden and Len Kellermann. Loving grandfather of Daniel
and Peter Kellermann and Patrick, Grace, and Conor Golden. Visitation Friday,
2-5 and 7-9PM at the M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave (Rte 110)
Huntington Station. Mass Saturday, 9:00AM, St. Patrick's RC Church,
Huntington. In lieu of flowers donations to VNS Hospice House, 101 Laurel Rd.,
E. Northport 11731 or Chaminade High School, Mineola, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Harris, Raymond
HARRIS-Raymond on May 4, 2005 of Westbury, LI. Beloved father of Gail. Adored
father of Scott R. and Candace Harris. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer.
Brother of David Harris, cousin to Cyrus Juster and special friend to Aida and
family. Services today 10AM at Gutterman's, 8000 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury, LI.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Hernandez, Carmen M.
HERNANDEZ-Carmen M., of Freeport, on May 4, 2005. Beloved wife of Miguel.
Loving mother of Roberto Castro, Mirna Hughes and Carlos Castro. Dear
grandmother of Mirna and Caitlin Hughes. Adored great-grandmother of Dylan
Hughes and Carlos R. Castro. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark Inc., Funeral
Home, 110 Pine St. (corner So. Ocean Ave.), Freeport. Funeral Mass Saturday
9:30 am at Our Holy Redeemer RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Visiting
Thursday 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Published in Newsday from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Klimowich, John
KLIMOWICH-John, on May 5, 2005, of EHT, NJ, former longtime resident of
Seaford. Retired U.S. Postal worker Peter Stuyvesant Branch, NYC. He loved to
cruise all around town on his scooter. Beloved husband of the late Emelia.
Loving father of Madeline Klimowich-Godfrey and Joseph J. (Diane). Cherished
grandfather of Gregory and Douglas Klimowich-Godfrey and Lorraine and
Alexander Klimowich. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863
Merrick Rd. Seaford (2 traffic lights east of Rt. 135). Mass of Christian
Burial Monday 10AM at St. William the Abbot RC Church. Interment Calverton
National Cemetery. Hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Marett, Helen
MARETT-Helen on May 5, 2005. Beloved wife of the late A. Louis. Loving and
caring mother of Katherine Genovese (Angelo), Lucy Caffery (Jim). Cherished
grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of 10. Reposing after 2pm Friday at
Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave (Exit 28N SSPKWY) Wantagh.
Funeral Service Friday, 3PM at the Funeral Home. Intombment to follow Holy
Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Martin, Alan C.
MARTIN-Alan C. of Locust Valley, LI on May 5, 2005 at the age of 72. Retired
Sgt. U.S. Air Force for over 20 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee
Turner). Loving father of Lisa, Patty, Jacqueline, Judith and the late Alan.
Dear brother of Alyce Harvey and William. Proud grandfather of nine. Also
survived by several nieces, nephews and a cousin, Louann Boeckem. Visitation
at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 3-5
and 7-9 PM. Service Monday 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment Locust Valley
Cemetery. Donations may be made to Locust Valley Fire Department or the Locust
Valley Reformed Church.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

McGillicuddy, Roberta Damo (Memoriam)
ROBERTA DAMO McGILLICUDDY
11/7/66 - 5/6/02
It has been three years since
God took you from us, and we still miss you, your laugh and smile.
Always in our thoughts and hearts. Till we meet again, Love, Son,
Patrick & Loving Family & Friends
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Mike (Memoriam)
BELOVED MIKE
Happy Birthday in Heaven
You were the love of my life.
We shared much happiness
together. You will remain in my
heart always. I miss you deeply.
Now and forever.
Gerri
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Nilsen, Myrtle
NILSEN-Myrtle of Central Islip on May 4, 2005 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife
of the late Roy. Devoted mother of Linda Doherty and Lillian Slade. Fond
sister of Everett, Alfred and the late Howard Whitler and Hazel Mesko. Beloved
mother-in-law of Michael and Allen. Cherished grandmother of four
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Reposing at Moloney Funeral Home, 130
Carleton Ave., Central Islip, where a religious service will be held on
Saturday at 8 PM. Funeral service Monday 9:30 AM at the funeral home.
Interment following at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting
Saturday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday from 5/6/2005 - 5/7/2005.

Passaro Jr., Francis
PASSARO-Francis, Jr., 74, formerly of Centereach, died April 17, 2005, at his
home in Longs, S.C. A son of the late Frank and Margaret Passaro, he is
survived by his wife, Betty; four children: Gina, John, Mary and Chuck; five
grandchildren; a brother, George; two sisters, Elaine and Georgiana; and
predeceased by son, Michael and granddaughter Maggie. A memorial service will
be held at Pinelawn Cemetery at a later date.
Published in Newsday from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Prianti, Mary A.
PRIANTI-Mary A. on May 4, 2005 of Port Jefferson Station, LI at the age of
100. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph, Antionette
Algieri, Phillip, James, Mary Anderson, Michael, Frank and the late Salvatore.
Devoted grandmother of 32, greatgrandmother of 22 and greatgreat grandmother
of seven. Reposing O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Hwy. (Rte 347),
Port Jefferson Station, LI. Visitation Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass
9:45 AM Monday at St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church. Interment St. Charles
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Price, Alice
PRICE-Alice, age 81 years, of Blue Point, LI on May 3, 2005. Beloved mother of
Lorinda and Lorin Price. Dear sister of Peggy Fox, Lois Johnson, Shirley
Allinson and Henry Holm. Cherished grandmother of Linnea, Brett and Loren.
Cremation was private. Memorial visitation Saturday 2-4:30PM at the
Bayport-Blue Point Funeral Home, 683 Montauk Hwy., Bayport. Contributions to
the charity of your choice, appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Reynolds, Lillie
REYNOLDS-Lillie of Central Islip on May 3, 2005 "Mother of Hope Missionary
Baptist Church". Beloved wife of the late Benjamin. Devoted mother of the late
Virginia Harrell. Fond sister of the late Sarah Elizabeth Grant, Elen Ethel
Thompson, and Herbert Spencer Thompson. Cherished grandmother of Denise,
Keenon Harrell and the late Nolan Harris, five great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. Reposing at Moloney Funeral Home, 130 Carleton
Ave., Central Islip, NY. Visiting Sunday 2-4 and 79PM. Funeral Monday 11:00AM
at Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Lemon Street, Central Islip. Interment
following at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Roach, Joan
ROACH-Joan of Lindenhurst, formerly of Farmingdale, suddenly on May 4, 2005.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen and William Janssen, John and
Lori, Dennis, and Patrick. Also predeceased by son, William. Devoted daughter
of Rose Mortillaro. Fond sister of Jerry Macco, Angela Cutler and Mary Lou
Kennedy. Cherished grandmother of Angela, William, Joseph, Samantha, Dina,
Nicole, Danielle and Laura. The family will receive relatives and friends from
2-5 and 7-9:30 PM Friday and Saturday at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 315
Conklin Street (Hempstead Turnpike), Farmingdale. There will be no calling
hours on Sunday. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45 AM at St. Kilian R.C. Church,
Farmingdale. Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Ruggles, Lois
RUGGLES-Lois, 74, of Weeki Wachee, FL, on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at her home
under the loving care of family and hospice. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and
came here 15 years ago from West Babylon, LI, NY. She was Christian by faith.
She was a wonderful homemaker who enjoyed writing letters. She was a member of
the Lois Club. She is survived by her loving husband George of Weeki Wachee,
FL; three daughters, Patricia of Manorville, LI, NY, Suzanne of West Hampton,
LI, NY, and Maureen of Leonia, NJ; three sons, George of Puerto Rico, Charles
of West Babylon, NY, and David of Port St. Lucy, FL; six grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. Services entrusted to Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes
and Cremation Services, Spring Hill Chapel 352-596-4991, www.brewerfuneral.com
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Vinskus, Rick
VINSKUS-Rick on April 9, 2005, in his 51st year. Devoted friend of many.
Memorial visiting, Saturday, May 7th, from 2-5pm at the Overton Funeral Home,
172 Main St., Islip. Cremation was private.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Vogelle, Colin A. (Memoriam)
COLIN A. VOGELLE
Further To Fly
There may come a time
When I will lose you,
Lose you as I lose my sight.
Days falling backward
into velvet night.
The open palm of desire.
The Rose of Jericho.
Soil as soft as summer.
The strength to let you go.
We all love you and miss you Colin.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.

Weippert, Anthony J.
WEIPPERT-Anthony J., age 55, of Seaford on May 5, 2005. Beloved husband of
Mary Weippert. Proud and cherished father of Michael. Loving brother of Marie
Weippert, Michael Weippert, Anne Safrath, Matthew Weippert, Agnes Hans and
Margaret Brulotte. 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. Ignatius RC Church,
Hicksville, Monday 9:45AM. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton,
LI. Visiting Saturday 2-4:30 and 79:30PM and Sunday 3-6:00PM. In lieu of
flowers donations can be made to DAV Memorial Program, PO Box 14301,
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Published in Newsday on 5/6/2005.