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Aaron, Arthur
AARON-Arthur, J., on May 16, 2005 retired NYFD. Beloved husband of the late
Jane. Loving brother of Ann and Tom Ahearn, Robert and Eloine and the late
Edward. Devoted uncle of 17 nieces and nephews. Reposing Hillebrand Funeral
Home, 63-17 Woodhaven Blvd, Rego Park, Visiting Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Mass
of Christian Burial, Thursday, 9:45am Resurrection Ascension RC Church.
Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to: NYFD
Burn Center would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Arena, Marion G.
ARENA-Marion G., on May 15, 2005, of New Suffolk, formerly of Eastchester.
Beloved wife of Joseph. Devoted mother of Thomas, JoEllen DeLuca, and David.
Dear sister of Lucille Yozzo, Michael and Frank Taddeo. Loving grandmother of
six. Reposing at the William F. Coster Funeral Home, Main Road (Route 25),
Cutchogue, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Mass of the
Christian Burial, Thursday, 10 AM, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in
Mattituck. Interment to follow in Calverton National Cemetery. Memorial may be
sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Barreiro, Jesus M.
BARREIRO-Jesus M., 72, of Selbyville, Delaware and formerly of Long Island
passed on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at his home. He is survived by two sons,
David Barreiro (Patricia) and Jesse Barreiro, a daughter Carol Holland
(Robert) and five grandchildren, Davis, Ryan and Chris Barreiro and Robert
Holland and Joey Lessman. He is also survived by a brother Jose Barreiro and a
sister Carmen Troitino. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at
1PM at the Hastings Funeral Home, 19 South Main St., Selbyville, DE where
friends may call from 12-1PM. Interment will be in Dale Cemetery, Whaleyville,
MD. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice,
Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Billy (Memoriam)
BILLY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY
I miss you but know your in a better place. You will forever be an Angel on my
shoulder, and a star in my eyes. I know one day we will be back in paradise
together.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Catalano, Frank
CATALANO-Frank, age 19, of Thornwood, NY and formerly of Coram, NY. on Sunday
May 16, 2005. He was born July 6, 1985 in Yonkers, NY. Frank attended Westlake
High School and worked as a waiter for Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Briarcliff
Manor, NY. He is survived by his parents Grace (Haug) and Vincent McAdams of
Coram, NY., maternal grandparents Anna Mary and Vincent O'Neill of Bronx, NY
and the late Charles Haug, 2000. Brothers and sisters Charles Catalano,
Eugene, Jennifer, Jessica and Kelly McAdams all of Coram, NY. Aunts and uncles
Patricia and George Jozan of Thornwood, NY, Anna Mary and Peter Trent of
Valhalla, NY and Catherine and George Miaris of Moscow, PA. Also survived by
several cousins and many friends. Reposing Hawthorne Funeral Home Wednesday
5:00PM to 9:00PM, Funeral Mass Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, at Gate of
Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY., Thursday 10:00AM. Interment to follow.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Coakley, Muriel A.
COAKLEY-Muriel A., of Seaford on May 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Edmund. Loving mother of Edmund M., Bryan (AnnMarie), James (Ellen), Thomas
(Jean), Joanne (Michael) Busacca. Cherished grandmother of Jaime, Andrew,
Jack, Ryan, Liam, Morgan, Joseph, Thomas, and Siobhan. Fond sister of Joan
Kehm, Margaret Wilson and the late Matthew Rais. Beloved aunt and a devoted
friend to all. Reposing at William E. Law Funeral Home 1 Jerusalem Avenue
Massapequa, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45am at Maria Regina RC
Church. Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends
Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30pm.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Congelosi, Rita (Mickulas)
CONGELOSI-Rita (nee Mickulas), of East Meadow, peacefully at home on May 16,
2005. Beloved wife of Stephen. Loving mother of Donna & Enzo Calla and Laura &
Jeff Brody. Loving grandmother of Thomas, Sabrina, Sean, Franco, and Matthew.
Dear sister of Barbara, George, and Walter. Reposing at Leo F. Kearns Funeral
Home, 445 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral,
Wednesday, Mass at St. Raphael's Church, 9:45 AM. Interment, St. Charles
Cemetery. Contributions in her memory to Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy
Support and Education would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Daley, John C.
DALEY-John C. of Islip Terrace, LI (formerly of Amityville) on May 16, 2005.
Beloved husband of Audrey O. Loving father of Judith Ennis and her husband
Robert J., Audrey Cronin and her husband the late Kevin T., Patricia Mandella
and her husband James, John Daley and his wife Janet, Diane Daley, Kevin Daley
and his wife Ann Marie, Paul Daley and his wife Judith, and Timothy Daley and
his wife Rose. Cherished grandfather of 24 and great-grandfather of two. The
family will receive friends Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM at the Powell Funeral
Home, Inc. 67 Broadway (Rt. 110), Amityville. Funeral Mass Friday 9:30AM, St
Martin of Tours RC Church, Amityville. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions to St Jude's
Hospital for Children or Covenant House. Envelopes available at the Funeral
Home.
Published in Newsday from 5/17/2005 - 5/19/2005.

Derasmo, Giacomo (Jack)
DERASMO-Giacomo (Jack), 85, of Holtsville, LI, formerly of North Bellmore, on
May 15, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Alice. Loving father of Barbara Vona
and Marie (Arthur Jr.) Morelli. Cherished grandfather of James (Kimberly),
Vincent (Angela) and Nicole and great-grandfather of Ashley and Adrianna.
Reposing 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm Tuesday at Bayport-Blue Point Funeral Home, 683
Montauk Hwy., Bayport, LI. Religious services 9:30am Wednesday in the funeral
home. Interment in VA National Cemetery, Calverton.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Foray, Michael P.
FORAY-Michael P., 26, suddenly on May 15, 2005. Treasured son of Lois Boyd.
Beloved step-son of Edward Boyd. Loving son of Paul Foray. Cherished brother
and friend to Jennifer Louise and Kathryn Stella. Sweet and devoted grandson
of Louise Romero and the late Joseph Romero. Dear nephew of nine aunts and
uncles and 27 fond cousins. The family will receive friends Tuesday 79PM and
Wednesday 2-4 and 79PM at the Perry Funeral Home, Inc., 118 Union Ave.
Lynbrook, NY. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45AM, St. Raymonds RC Church in East
Rockaway. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Gembs, Harry A.
GEMBS-Harry A. on May 14, 2005 of Valley Stream, NY. Beloved husband of
Marlene. Loving father of Harry and his wife Sandy, Rick and his wife Regina.
Reposing at the Edward F. Lieber Funeral Homes Inc. 266 No Central Ave.,
Valley Stream, NY. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 PM. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or
Schneiders Childrens Hospital.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Gorman, Frank W. (Memoriam)
FRANK W. GORMAN

"Happy Birthday"
5/16/76 - 1/5/03

Not one hour, one minute,
one second goes by that we don't
think about you. Your presence
lingers on and through our sadness
we can smile at all the memories
you left behind and all the
memories you're still giving us.
We look for the cardinal everyday.

We Love You,
Mom and Dad
John, Billy and Fa
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Hendrickson, Kathleen M.
HENDRICKSON-Kathleen M., of Winter Garden, FL., formerly of Uniondale, NY., on
May 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William J. Hendrickson. Loving mother
of Kathleen Hendrickson, Bill Hendrickson, Michael Hendrickson, Cheryl
Bellacicco and Stephanie Ednie. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Visiting
at Joseph P. Spadaro Funeral Home, 998 Portion Rd, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779,
from 2-4 and 7-9PM on Thursday. Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton RC Church,
10:30AM Friday. Interment at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Hiltonsmith, Frederick Warren
HILTONSMITH-Frederick Warren of Wantagh, on May 16, 2005. Beloved husband of
the late Marion. Devoted father of Robert, Richard, James and John. Also
survived by six grandchildren. Visiting Wednesday 2-4:30 and 79:30pm at
Wantagh Abbey Inc. corner of Park Ave and Beech St. Wantagh. Religious Service
Wednesday 9pm. Funeral Thursday 10am. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Hoping, John S. (Memoriam)
JOHN S. HOPING
June 2, 1926 - May 17, 1980
25th Anniversary In Heaven
A quarter of a century has gone by,
but not a minute passes that you
are not missed. You are forever in
our thoughts and in our hearts.
Wish you could have known your
grandchildren. You would be so proud Granpa! Your Loving Family
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Keegan, Edna R.
KEEGAN-Edna R., 87, of Sayville, L.I., on May 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late Francis J. Loving mother of Maureen (Richard) Fehn and Eileen (Kevin)
McCann. Cherished grandmother of Erin, Peter, Julie, Michael, Christopher, and
Caroline. Dear sister of Eileen Riddell. Reposing, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM,
Wednesday, Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville.
Funeral Mass, 10 AM, Thursday, St. Lawrence R.C. Church, Sayville. Interment,
V.A. National Cemetery, Calverton. In lieu of flowers, contributions to
Brookhaven Hospice, 105 West Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772, are appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Lagudi Jr., Dominic A. (Memoriam)
DOMINIC A. LAGUDI, Jr.
May 17, 1955 - April 14, 1989
Happy 50th Birthday, Bubba
You are forever in our hearts.
Our Love, Kathleen, BJ & Courtney
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Lagudi Jr., Dominic A. (Memoriam)
DOMINIC A. LAGUDI, JR.
"BUBBA"
05/17/55 - 05/17/05
Happy 50th Birthday In Heaven
Love, Marylynne
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Long, Leila J.
LONG-Leila J., on May 16, 2005. Beloved wife of George W. Loving mother of
Steven G., and Janis E. Marullo. Cherished grandmother of Coryann, Debra
(Gregg), Melissa, Michael (Cathy), Jason, Aaron, Heather and great grandmother
of Brett, Jessica, Dillon and Allie. Reposing after 7pm Tuesday at the Charles
J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 515 N Jerusalem Rd, (Exit 25N SSPkwy) East Meadow.
Service 8:00pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Cremation private. Family will
receive friends Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9pm.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Lopez, Rosina M.
LOPEZ-Rosina M. on May 16, 2005 of Miller Place, LI. Beloved wife of the late
Joseph F. Loving mother of Frank and his wife Felicia, Joanne Lopez and her
husband Edward Evans and Lydia Kearney and her husband Brian. Cherished
grandmother of George, Michael, Farah, Robert, Allison, Megan, Katie and
Jamie. Adored great grandmother of Tyler. Dear sister of Frances Passarella,
Joseph Lombardi, and the late Jennie Evangelista and Teresa Yuknes. Reposing
at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation
Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 AM at St. Louis de Montfort
R.C. Church, Sound Beach, LI. Ent. Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

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.

Mannion, Martin (Joe)
MANNION-Martin (Joe), of Plainview, N.Y., on May 13, 2005. Retired N.Y.P.D.
Police Officer. Beloved father of Gail Marturano (Wayne), Patty Skrynecki, and
Kathleen Falciano (Tommy). Cherished Pop Pop of Joseph, Kimberly, Kathryn,
Victoria, and Louis. Loving brother of John B., Mary, Hank Champagne, Pat
McCura and the late Michael. Friends and relatives may visit Wednesday, 2-5 &
7-9 PM, at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Rd.,
Hicksville, N.Y. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10 AM, at Our Lady of Mercy R.C.
Church, Hicksville, N.Y. Cremation to follow at Washington Memorial Park,
Coram, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

McMahon, Ruth C.
McMAHON-Ruth C. on Saturday, May 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late F. Roy
McMahon. Devoted mother of Ruth C. Milano and Eileen P. Zogby. Sister of Jean
Perenic. Former longtime resident (1951-89) of Glen Cove, Long Island and
parishioner of St. Boniface Martyrs Roman Catholic Church in Sea Cliff, N.Y. A
graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 1 PM, at Holy
Rood Catholic Cemetery in Westbury, NY. Arrangements are by the George P.
Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Moore, Loretta
MOORE-Loretta of Bay Shore on May 15, 2005. Beloved wife of Thomas P. Loving
mother of Honey Eberhardt, Virginia Moore and Thomas Moore. Cherished
grandmother of ten, great grandmother of 17 and great great grandmother of
two. Loving sister of Marion Virginia Bosch and the late Marjorie Armstrong. A
special loving thank you to Debra Pagano, granddaughter, for the loving care
she gave to NANA. Reposing at the Michael J. Grand Funeral Homes Inc. 571
Suffolk Avenue, Brentwood, NY 11717. Religious services will be held Tuesday
8PM and Wednesday 11AM. Cremation to follow at Washington Memorial Park, Mt.
Sinai, NY. Family will receive friends to celebrate her life Monday 7-9:30PM,
Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Palmieri, Rosaria "Sadie" (Druda)
PALMIERI-Rosaria "Sadie" (nee Druda) of New Hyde Park, N.Y. on May 16, 2005.
Beloved wife of Rocco. Dear mother of Daniel and his wife Mary Ellen and
Domenic and his wife Elizabeth. Loving grandmother of Carolyn, Christine, John
and Christopher. Cherished great grandmother of James, Cara, Luc and Louisa.
Friends may visit today 2-5 and 710 P.M. at R. Stutzmann & Son Funeral Home
2000 Hillside Ave. New Hyde Park, N.Y. Funeral Mass at St. Anne's R.C. Church
Garden City, NY Wednesday 10 A.M. Internment will follow at Holy Rood Cemetery
in Westbury, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Pancetti, Salvatore
PANCETTI-Salvatore of Hauppauge, NY on May 15, 2005 in his 31st year. Loving
son of Marguerite and the late John Pancetti. Adored brother of John and
Marie. Reposing Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Rd. (Rte.111),
Hauppauge, NY, where religious services will be held Wednesday 8:00pm. Funeral
mass Thursday 9:45am St.Patrick's R.C .Church, Smithtown. Interment following
Queen of All Saints Cemetery, Central Islip. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday
2-4 and 7-9pm.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.


Saber, Judith L. (Judge)
SABER-Judith L (Nee Judge) of East Northport on May 15, 2005 in her 70th year.
Beloved wife of the late John E. Jr., (Jack), loving and devoted mother of
John E. III, Jeffrey James, and the late Gary Le Roy, fond sister of Le Roy A.
Judge Jr., and his wife Carole. Dear aunt of Byron and Christian. Reposing at
Nolan and TaylorHowe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave Northport Wednesday 2-4 and
710pm. Funeral Service Thursday 11AM at Funeral Home. Interment Northport
Rural Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Schlageter, Robert
SCHLAGETER-Robert on May 16, 2005 of Garden City and Sarasota, FL. Beloved
husband of Dorothy (nee Golden) for 63 years. Loving father of Jeanne Harmon,
Robert Schlageter, Susan Popfinger and Jane Klotzbach. Cherished grandfather
and great-grandfather of 17. Retired executive vice-president of Equitable
Life. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin Ave. at 12th St. Garden City,
2-4 and 7-9PM Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Joseph's Church, Garden
City 11AM Wednesday. Internment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Shanley, Marge
SHANLEY-Marge on May 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother
of Thomas and Matthew. Devoted sister of Joan Carroll. Dear aunt of Joseph and
Donald. Reposing Quinn-Fogarty Funeral Home 162-14 Sanford Avenue Flushing,
NY. Visitation Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday
9:45am Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament church. Interment Mt. St. Mary's
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Smith, Wilbert
SMITH-Wilbert E. 79, born and raised in Oyster Bay, New York, passed on May
15, 2005. He was the last surviving child, out of ten born to George Edmond
and Mary Downing Smith. "Spike", as he was lovingly known, enjoyed spending
time in Snydersville, Pennsylvania and Naples, Florida when away from his New
York home. Though a quiet man, his presence of love in his heart will forever
be cherished. He will be missed but never forgotten by family and friends. An
Aerial Gunner in WWII, Spike flew 17 missions and received numerous medals and
awards. He was retired from the town of Oyster Bay. He will be missed by sons
Craig, Mark and Paul along daughter-in-laws Carole (Hauck) and Kim (Ranaldo)
in addition to his grandchildren Jason, Brooke, Paul, Michael, Caitlin,
Lindsay and Taylor. He was predeceased by his loving wife Grayce (LoBianco)
and grandson Tyson. The family deeply thanks Hospice of Naples along with the
many others in the medical field for their help and comfort enabling him to
accomplish his final mission in this life. In addition we would like to thank
all family and friends for their support and understanding during this time.
Visiting at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc. 293 South Street Oyster
Bay, Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9pm with cremation and final resting place at St.
John's Memorial Garden, Oyster Bay. In lieu of flowers please donate, in his
memory, to the charity of your choice.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Trebitz, Joseph H.
TREBITZ-Joseph H., on May 16, 2005, of Palm City, Fla., formerly of Plainview,
L.I. Beloved husband of Eileen. Devoted father of Debra (son-in-law Robert),
son, Mitchell (daughter-in-law Nancy), and son Alan (daughter-inlaw, Donna).
Cherished grandfather of Rebecca, Brittany, Jesse, Aaron, Alyssa, and Ava.
Services, Wednesday, 1 PM, Beth Moses Cemetery, Pinelawn, L.I.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Weinberg, Harold
WEINBERG-Harold Dr., of Bay Shore, NY and West Palm Beach, Florida, at age 69,
on May 13, 2005. He is survived by his beloved wife Thelma, dearest sister
Ruth and brother-in-law Aaron, his cherished children Mark and Karen Weinberg,
Lauren and Jim Jubelirer, and Linda Silverglade; his five adored grandchildren
Monica, Erica, Daniel, Michael and Steven, and countless close friends. Dr.
Weinberg practiced orthodontics in Bay Shore for thirty-six years. He was a
trustee of the Jewish Centre of Bay Shore, a member of the Suffolk County
Dental Society, the Northeastern Society of Orthodontics. His most enjoyable
leisure times were spent traveling, boating, spending time with his wife,
family and friends and watching the sunsets from his summer home in Montauk,
N.Y. He will be greatly missed.
Published in Newsday on 5/17/2005.

Worthington, Gerard G.
WORTHINGTON-Gerard G., of Shelter Island (formerly of Farmingdale) on May 14,
2005. Retired NCPD Detective. Husband of Monica. Father of Kevin P., Kathleen
A. Colontonio, Michael J. and Eileen V. Brother of Diane Czajak. Grandfather
of Carolyn and Matthew. Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial,
Thursday at 11:00AM in Our Lady of the Isle R.C. Church, 3 Prospect Avenue,
Shelter Island Heights. Friends may call at the Church of Wednesday from 2-5PM
only. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East End Hospice and the
Shelter Island Red Cross. Arrangements entrusted to The Shelter Island Funeral
Home.
Published in Newsday from 5/16/2005 - 5/18/2005.