OBITS: Newsday 15 May 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 Artie (Memoriam) ARTIE 12/11/27 - 5/15/03 Gone 2 years, Always on my mind, Forever in my Heart. C Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Campagna, Theresa C. (Memoriam) THERESA C. CAMPAGNA 12/15/1936 - 5/15/2000 Five Years In Heaven We miss your beautiful smile. Forever in our Hearts Eddie, Carla, Vincent and Carlo Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Carbone, Nicholas A. CARBONE-Nicholas A., 85, of Richmond Hill, moved to West Islip in 1953 and retired to Royal Palm Beach, FL in 1987, on October 10, 2005. Services were held in Florida and a Military Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 16, 2005 for Sgt. Nicholas A. Carbone, WWII Veteran, at Calverton Military Cemetery. Survived by wife Vi, children Janet, Barbara and Linda, grandchildren Andrea, Justin and Julia, and sister Lucy Crecco. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Cavallo, Arlene M. CAVALLO-Arlene M., formerly of West Babylon, on May 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Joanne Garcia and Caroline Barker. Cherished grandmother of 4 grandchildren. Caring sister of John Richard Shevak. Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc., North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark), Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Monday from 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Religious Service, Monday, at 7:15 PM at the Funeral Home. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Dooley, John DOOLEY-John "Jack," of Babylon, on May 13, 2005. Longtime employee of Pan American Airlines, JFK, and retired from Garrett Aviation. Beloved husband of Suzanne. Devoted father of Deborah Donnaruma. Dear brother of Janet Steljes, Diane DelMastro, and Carol Dooley. Cherished grandfather of Willow and Aidan. Memorial visitation, Wednesday, 5-9 PM, and Religious Service, 8 PM, at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main St., Babylon Village, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the New York Presbyterian Hospital Esophageal Research, 525 E. 68th St., P.O. Box 110, N.Y., N.Y. 10021. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Fealey, Mary W. FEALEY-Mary W., on May 13, 2005, of New Hyde Park, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late John A., Sr. Loving mother of Jane Boutineau, John A., Jr., and mother-in-law of Robert and Carolyn. Cherished grandmother of John E. Fond sister of John Waters. Friends may visit on Monday from 2-4:30 & 79:30 PM at New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 9:30 AM, Holy Spirit R.C. Church, New Hyde Park, NY, with interment at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Geldmacher, Josephine E. GELDMACHER-Josephine E., of Islip Terrace, L.I., on May 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Geldmacher. Devoted mother of Rudolph Bonitch, Jean Ecker, and Robert Bonitch. Loving motherin-law of Joyce Bonitch, Charles Ecker, and Patricia Bonitch. Cherished stepmother of Gale and Kathy Geldmacher. Proud grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 18. Dearest sister of Helen Gogan and John Bucsko. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Highway (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Causeway). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, L.I., Wednesday, 10 AM. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I. The family suggests donations be made in Josephine's memory to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York City, NY 10010. Visiting, Tuesday, 24:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Gull, Robert A. GULL-Robert A. on May 12, 2005 of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Plandome Manor, NY. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary. Dear father of Robert and Patricia. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset on Monday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 AM at St. Mary's R.C., Church, Manhasset. Entombment St. John's Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Kerekes, Joan A. (Reuschle) KEREKES-Joan A. (nee Reuschle), of Blue Point, suddenly on May 13, 2005. As a nurse, Joan was a faithful and dedicated employee of B.O.C.E.S. Joan was also an active volunteer with the American Dance Theatre of L.I. Beloved daughter of Joan and Bill Reuschle. Loving wife of Steven. Dear mother of Mark, Joanie, and Stefan. Fond sister of Rick, Mark, John Reuschle, and Erin Madden. The family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday between the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the R.C. Albrecht Funeral Home, Inc., 62 Carleton Ave., East Islip (2 miles south of Exit 43-A, S.S. Pkwy.). Mass of Christian Burial, 11 AM, Wednesday at Our Lady of the Snow R.C. Church, Blue Point, L.I., with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, L.I. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Lawrence, Anne A. LAWRENCE-Anne A., of Little Neck, on May 13, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William F. Loving mother of William F. Jr., Andrew W., George J., Thomas Lawrence, and Veronica A. Davis. Also survived by sisters Marion Haines and Regina Lennon; niece Janice Cannon; 13 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Visiting at the Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home Inc., Little Neck Parkway and Northern Boulevard in Little Neck on Sunday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 11 AM, at St. Anastasia R.C. Church in Douglaston. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to V.N.S. Hospice of Queens would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Libert, Herbert J. LIBERT-Herbert J., 89, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2005. Mr. Libert, an accountant, was Director of the Nassau County Planning Department. He served on the Board of the MTA and was Chairman of its LIRR Committee. Mr. Libert is survived by his beloved wife, Belle; devoted son, Jack; and adoring grandchildren, Rebecca and Brian. Funeral Services to be held in Florida. The family will observe Shiva in Melville, Long Island, 5/16-5/18. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Lucas, Irene Marie LUCAS-Irene Marie of Bradenton, FL., formerly of Huntington, NY on May 11, 2005. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Romano. Cherished wife of the late Michael F. Lucas. Loving mother of Barbara A. Wennberg, Richard A., William D., Douglas A., and Warren E. Frankle. Dear grandmother of nine and great grandmother of seven. Memorial visitation Saturday 2-4 p.m. at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc. 1380 New York Ave. corner of Pulaski Rd. Huntington Station. Published in Newsday from 5/15/2005 - 5/21/2005. Mankowski, Rev. Edmund A. MANKOWSKI-Rev. Edmund A., on May 12, 2005. Devoted brother of Regina Wanagiewicz and John S. Mankowski. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews, grandnephews and nieces and greatgrandnephews. Viewing Sunday and Monday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at the Herbst Trzaska Waldeck Chapels, 7614 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 (Valet Parking). Mass of Resurrection, Tuesday, 10:30 AM, at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 183 24th Street, Brooklyn, NY. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. For information, 718-745-1600. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Mannix, Estelle Gerek MANNIX-Estelle Gerek, of West Islip, L. I., on May 13, 2005. Retired teacher of the Southampton, Sachem, and Lawrence School Districts. Devoted daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Gerek (proprietors of Gerek Gardens established in 1931). Beloved wife of the late Brian Mannix. Loving sister of William J. and Douglas W. Gerek. Dearest sister-in-law of Virginia and Chloe Gerek. Cherished aunt of Donna, Douglas S., Karen, Susan, Steven, William M., and Robert. Proud grandaunt of 9. Former member of the Babylon Yacht Club. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Highway (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Causeway). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, L.I., Tuesday, 10 AM. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Babylon, L.I. Visiting Monday, 24:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Martinico, Jack (Memoriam) JACK MARTINICO 03/27/1945 - 5/15/2003 Today it is two long years without you. It has been very hard without you. We miss you more than words could say. We love you even more. We hope you are watching over us and giving us the strength that we need. (Give a hug and kiss to Grandma & Grandpa) Love Always and Forever, Your Loving Family, Your wife Ann, children Cathy & Dennis, Sal & Andrea and Grandson Jack Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Ochsenreiter, Robert E. OCHSENREITER-Robert E., 81, formerly of Oyster Bay, on May 13, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Cherished father of Diane, Robert (Debra), Richard (Nancy), Deborah, and the late Ronald. Loving grandfather to Sharon, Billy, Cara, Tracey, Julie, and Brian. Dear brother to the late Charles. Member in good standing of the RHSC. Visitation, Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station. Services held Wednesday, 11 AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VNS Hospice of Suffolk, 101 Laurel Road, East Northport, NY 11731. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Offermann, Marie G. OFFERMANN-Marie G., of Lake Panamoka, N.Y., and Wesley Chapel, Fla., formerly of Locust Valley, on May 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Herman J. Offermann, Jr. Devoted mother of John T. and Thomas G. Offermann and Christine Maugeri. Fond sister of Peggy Sheehy and Carolyn Farinola. Cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 1. Reposing, 7-9 PM, Sunday, and 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Monday, AlexanderTuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Route 25A, Wading River, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM, Tuesday, St. John's R.C. Church, Wading River. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Olson, Janice H. OLSON-Janice H., on May 12, 2005, of Valley Stream. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Devoted mother of Mark. Reposing at The Moore Funeral Home, 54 West Jamaica Ave., Valley Stream. Family will receive friends today from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Religious Service, Monday, May 16, 2005, at 10 AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Alden Terrace. Interment to follow at Plain Lawn Cemetery, Hicksville. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Petronio, Josephine PETRONIO-Josephine, of Lindenhurst, on May 13, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Joy Patiri, Roseann Petronio, and Carolyn Macken. Caring mother-in-law of Richard Patiri. Cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 3. Adored sister of Frances and Carmela. Reposing, Sunday, 2-4 and 7-10 PM, Lindenhurst Funeral Home, Inc., 424 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. Religious Service, Sunday afternoon. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 12 noon, at Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, West Babylon. Entombment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Phillips, Patrick J. PHILLIPS-Patrick J., of Islip Terrace, N.Y., on May 14, 2005, in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Mary (nee McDevitt). Loving father and father-in-law of Michael and Susan Phillips, Patricia and Joseph Gallichio. Cherished grandfather of Joseph P., Nicole M., Kerrie A. Gallichio, Michael, Frank, and the late Jessica Phillips. Former CPA at Good Samaritan Hospital, Payroll Department. Patrick was a volunteer dispatcher for Islip Exchange Ambulance and also volunteered at St. John of God Roller Hockey. Reposing at Sandles Funeral Home, 98 Carleton Avenue, Islip Terrace, N.Y., where the family will receive friends Sunday, 7-9:30 PM, Monday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral, Tuesday, Liturgy of Christian Burial, 9:30 AM, St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church, Islip Terrace. Cremation will be private. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Policastro, Bob (Memoriam) BOB POLICASTRO 5/11/1945 - 4/12/2004 Happy 60th Birthday, Sweetie! You've been gone a year yet it seems like only yesterday. Love you, miss you, wish you were here still. Katie looks for you every day. It broke my heart to see you go, but your pain is over-be at peace and keep watching over me. Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart. Love, Terry. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Ragozino, Anthony RAGOZINO-Anthony, on May 13, 2005, of Ridge, L.I. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of John and his wife Colette, Frank and his wife Carolyn, Anthony and his wife Carolyn, and Deidre Bifulco Ragozino. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Anthony, John, and Zachary. Adored son of Laura and the late John Ragozino. Dear brother of Joseph and his wife, Bernadette. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, L.I. Visitation Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Service, Wednesday, 10 AM. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Roehrig, Marie M. ROEHRIG-Marie M., 78, formerly of Babylon Village, on May 12, 2005. Spirited mother of Marianne, Hugh, Will, Mickey, Steven, Dawn, Peter John, and Jane (Tootsie). Treasured grandma of 17 and smiling great-grandma of 12. Caring sister of Betty and Bea. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Causeway). Religious Service at the Funeral Home, Tuesday, 8 PM. Donations in Mom's name may be made to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America or National Kidney Foundation. Visiting, Tuesday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Rosenthal, Robert Z. ROSENTHAL-Robert Z., on Saturday, May 14, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia. Cherished father of Edward and Tara, Terri and Neal Einsidler, Douglas and Shari. Adored grandfather of Benjamin, Sam, Jesse, Amanda, Zack, Daniel, Kyle, and Max. Dear brother of Marty and Pat, Janie and Barry Salzberg. To know him was to love him. Together again with his beloved Cynthia. Services, Monday, 12 Noon, at "Gutterman's," 8000 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, Long Island. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charity of your choice. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Schultz, Joseph F. SCHULTZ-Joseph F., of Hicksville, on May 14, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Alice. Loving father of Robert (Gail) and Thomas (Kim). Cherished grandfather of Eric, Michael, and Alison. Dear friend of Allan and Laura Brown. Veteran of World War II - U.S. Army. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Avenue (2 blocks south L.I.R.R., corner of West Marie Street). Mass, Wednesday, 9:45 AM at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Hicksville. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005. Wisey, Gregory WISEY-Gregory, on May 12, 2005, of Great Neck. Husband of Lucy. Devoted father of Jake. Beloved son of Mary and the late Joe. Loving brother of Joseph (Elizabeth), Edward, and Richard. Also survived by his niece, Jennifer, and his nephews, Joe and Thomas William. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, Monday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, at St. Aloysius R.C. Church, Great Neck. Interment, All Saints Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 5/15/2005.