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Aram, Frederick
ARAM-Frederick, 90 of Huntington Sta., on May 17, 2005, formerly of the Bronx.
Proud US Navy WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Georgiana. Devoted
father of Steven (Lien), Peter (Diane), Nancy Kaye, Gary, Maria (Dennis)
DeTore, Mark (Debbie), 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation
Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave.,
Huntington Sta. Religious services at funeral home, Friday 9:30AM. Burial
Calverton National Cemetery with Military Honors.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Barsalona, Rosalie
BARSALONA-Rosalie, of North Babylon, suddenly on May 17, 2005 after recent
heart surgery. Beloved wife of the late Cosmo, who left us too soon. Loving
mother of Michael, Vincent and Theresa. She leaves behind eight heartbroken
grandchildren, a grateful son-in-law and two daughters-in-law, cousins,
nieces, nephews and scores of friends, not to mention several unfinished
quilts and countless fond memories. Goodbyes at the Lang Tobias and DePalma
Funeral Home, 406 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon Village: 7-9 Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9
Friday, 11 am Saturday. 631-669-4040. "Miss you already."
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Beebe, Martena V.W.
BEEBE-Martena V.W., age 92 years, of West Sayville, LI, on May 18, 2005.
Beloved wife of the late Jacob A. Beebe. Loving mother of Annette Beebe, Ester
Sunderland and Jacob (Ellen) Beebe. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Conklin
and Keith Beebe. Dear sister of Margie V.W. Locker. Reposing at the Raynor &
D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy. West Sayville today 2-4:30 and
7-9:30PM. Religious service Friday 11AM at the funeral home. Interment,
Sayville Union Cemetery. Contributions in her memory to West Sayville Reformed
Bible Church, 31 Rollstone Avenue, West Sayville, NY 11796 appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Bialobrzeski, Bertha (Tloczkowski)
BIALOBRZESKI-Bertha (nee Tloczkowski) of Glen Cove, on May 18, 2005. Beloved
wife of the late Stephen. Devoted mother of the late Pamela Shotter. Dear
sister of Helen Tloczkowski and Hedwig Landes. Also survived by five nieces
and eleven nephews and her dearest friend Christine Williams. Family will
receive friends Friday 3-5 & 7-9 PM at McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home,
220 Glen St., Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Hedwig, Floral Park
Saturday 9:45 AM. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Donations in her name may be
made to Glen Cove Senior Center.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Boyle, Gerald F.
BOYLE-Gerald F. on February 6, 2005 of Hobe Sound, FL, formerly of Cold Spring
Harbor, NY. Loving husband of Sigrid, cherished father of David (Kathleen) and
Rachel Kristi. Gerry was a WW II veteran who served in Germany and Austria.
Gerry was cremated and joined his wife in eternal rest at the Locust Valley
Cemetery, Ryefield Rd., Locust Valley where a memorial in his honor will be
held on Saturday May 21 at 12 noon.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Brockmann, Florence M.
BROCKMANN-Florence M., of Floral Park, on May 17, 2005. Loving aunt of Bill
Bryson-Brockmann and Peter Brockmann. Friends may call Friday, 2-5 and 7-9:30
PM, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Avenue, Floral Park, NY
(at RR Plaza). Funeral Service, Saturday, 9:30 AM at Christ Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Floral Park.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Brooks, Daniel
BROOKS-Daniel on May 18, 2005 of Louisville, KY. Residing in Southold, L.I.
Beloved husband of JoAnn (nee Thomas). Loving father of Deborah Anne Coto and
her husband, Jeffrey, Brian Patrick Brooks and his wife Nancy, Robin Lynn
Martinez and her husband, Richie, and Daniel H. Brooks Jr. and his wife Holly.
Cherished grandfather of Patrick, Trevor, Joseph, Daniel, Connor, Richelle and
Sara. Dear brother of Donald Brooks and Louise Holton. Reposing at O.B. Davis
Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, L.I. Visitation Saturday 7-9PM,
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Monday 10:30 AM, St. Anthony of Padua R.C.
Church, Rocky Point, L.I. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Caropolo, Frankie (Memoriam)
FRANKIE CAROPOLO
May 19, 1976 -June 24, 2003
Happy Birthday Baby!
As the days turn into months, and
months into years the pain and
emptiness are now who we are.
Frankie we were so blessed to have
known the beauty of a soul so pure.
Your wisdom and insight on life far
exceeded your age. You were "so"
right on....A face so beautiful and a
smile that now illuminates the
sky...Our hearts cry as our tears
flow endlessly; For our love for our
son and brother will "never die".
Mommy, Daddy,
Chris and Laurie
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Christiansen, Robert
CHRISTIANSEN-Robert of West Islip, LI, on May 16, 2005. Retired TWA Pilot.
Beloved husband of Ruth Christiansen. Devoted father of Robert, Jr., Suzanne,
Edward and Keith. Cherished grandfather of Robert Louis, Brittany and Daniel.
Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225
Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of Robert Moses Cswy.). Funeral Service to be held
Monday 12:30PM at the funeral home. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery,
Calverton, LI. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Cimmino, Giovanni
CIMMINO-Giovanni of East Northport, NY on May 17, 2005. Beloved husband of
Anna and loving father of Ralph and his wife GeneMarie and the late Rosamaria.
Cherished grandfather of Sophia. Visiting Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM at Brueggemann
Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Funeral Mass, Saturday
9:15AM, at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, East Northport. Interment,
Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Cutler, Timothy R.
CUTLER-Timothy R., 73 of Fort Pierce, FL on Tuesday May 17, 2005 in
Newburyport. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Lloyd R. and
Helen (Smith) Cutler. He graduated from Darrow School in New Lebanon, NY, in
1949 and went to Princeton University until he enlisted in the US Air Force,
serving as a helicopter pilot. He was stationed in Germany with the 81st Air
Rescue Squadron until 1956. Mr Cutler graduated from Hofstra University in
Hempstead, NY with a B.A. in Accounting. Mr. Cutler dedicated his life to
helping build his family's manufacturing business, Miracle Adhesives
Corporation of Bellmore, NY, where he served as President and CEO. In 1990, he
retired to Florida with his wife Sheelagh. In addition to his wife Sheelagh R.
Cutler of Fort Pierce, FL; he is survived by two daughters and their husbands,
Sheryl and Robert Trezise of Amesbury, MA and Amanda and Colin Batson of
Kennebunk, ME; one son and his wife, Timothy and Denise Cutler Jr. of East
Amherst, NY; eight grandchildren, Karen, Heather, Kevin, Scott, Nicole,
Stephanie, Mackenzie and Austin, and one sister, Mary Joan Graham of Vero
Beach, FL. A graveside service for relatives and friends will be held Friday,
May 20, 2005 at 10AM at Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead, NY. By request of the
family, there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the MGH Lung Cancer Research Center, MGH Development Office, 165 Cambridge
St., Suite 600. Boston, MA 02114. Arrangements by Paul C. Rogers & Sons
Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Ave., Amesbury, MA 01913.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

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.

Eschmann, Peter J.
ESCHMANN-Peter J. on May 17, 2005 of Garden City. Cherished father of Kathy,
Janet, Alison, Marianne, Peter, Tom and Tracey. Also survived by 16
grandchildren, his former spouse Kathryn, his brother Tom and his beloved
Patty. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin Ave. at 12th St. Garden
City, 7-9 Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9PM Friday. Mass of Christian burial, St.
Joseph's Church, Garden City, 9:30AM Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations
to Good Shepherd Hospice or St. Anne's Cancer Care at Mercy Hospital
appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Fatale, Mike (Memoriam)
MIKE FATALE
May 19, 1930 - May 24, 2004
Mr. Booklyn, you are gone but not forgotten. We will love you and miss you
forever.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Fennell, Andrew B.
FENNELL-Andrew B. of Massapequa Park, NY on May 16, 2005. Beloved husband of
Pat. Loving father of Drew (Lisa). Cherished pops of Andrew and Nicole. Loving
brother of Jack, Gene, Bobby and Jimmy. Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral
Home Inc. North Chapel 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark) Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Thursday from 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian burial Friday 10:45 AM
Maria Regina R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Grace Cemetery.
Published in Newsday from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005.

Fusaro, Irma (Schmidt)
FUSARO-Irma nee Schmidt, 88, of Huntington Sta., on May 17, 2005. Beloved wife
of the late Domenick (Dimmy). Devoted mother of David (Janis), John C.,
Christopher (Cindy), and son-inlaw Gene Pastore, and the late Billie Pastore
and Thomas and Sam Roe. Loving grandmother of 12 and 11 great-grandchildren.
Dear sister of Gladys Hansen. Visitation, Thursday 7-9PM and Friday 2-5 and
7-9PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington. Religious
services, Saturday 10AM.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Gatti, Maryann E. (Klimkowski)
GATTI-Maryann E. (Klimkowski) of Woodbury, NY on May 17, 2005. Beloved wife of
Fred Gatti. Loving mother of Kelly, David and Carol. Proud grandmother of
Julia, Paul and Emily Rose. Also survived by her parents Richard and Helen and
uncle Benjamin Klimkowski. Cherished sister of Richard, Thomas and Donald.
Family and friends may visit at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 Old
Country Road, Hicksville, NY on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass on
Friday 10 AM at St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury, NY. Cremation private. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Johnsen, Harold V.
JOHNSEN-Harold V. on May 18, 2005 of Elmont, NY. Devoted husband of Edith.
Loving father of Edward and Diane. Fond brother of John. Cherished grandfather
of Danielle and Paul. Visiting Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the Krauss Funeral
Home Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke Franklin Square, NY. Religious service Thursday
8:00 PM Funeral Friday 10:00 AM. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Kelleher, Therese M.
KELLEHER-Therese M., of New York City, N.Y. (formerly of Williston Park, NY)
on May 16, 2005. Beloved sister of Alberta Fricker. Cherished aunt of Stephen
Fricker, Janet Skinner, Nancy Elliott, Louise Fricker and Timothy Fricker.
Visiting Thursday 7-9 pm and Friday 9-10:30 AM at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home,
49 Hillside Ave. Williston Park, NY. Funeral Mass Friday 11:15 AM at St.
Aidan's R.C. Church 505 Willis Ave. Williston Park, NY. Interment Holy Rood
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005.

Lamesta, Assunta (Susan)
LAMESTA-Assunta (Susan), on May 17, 2005. Beloved mother of Grace Pepe. Loving
grandmother of Danielle, Regina, Jon and Jeffery. Also loved by other family
members and many friends. Funeral Director of the Lamesta Funeral Home of
Brooklyn for over 55 years. Reposing at the Elmont Funeral Home, 1529
Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY, Wednesday, 7-10 PM, and Thursday, 2-5 and 7-10
PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 10 AM, St. Michael's R.C. Church,
Brooklyn, NY. Entombment, St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Lasauce, Herbert John
LaSAUCE-Herbert John, of Medford on April 1, 2005. Beloved husband of the late
Helen Marie. Loving father of Kathy and Marie LaSauce, Herbert and his wife
Rose Linda LaSauce. Dearest brother of Henry LaSauce, Jeanne Briefeld, and Max
LaSauce. Proud Navy Veteran of WWII. A memorial service and Life Celebration
will be held Saturday May 21st at 10:30AM at Trinity United Methodist Church,
Coram. Interment to follow in church yard cemetery of Trinity United Methodist
Church. Contributions in honor of Herbert may be made to Trinity United
Methodist Cemetery Fund, 10 Cedarhurst Ave. Selden, NY 11784. Arrangements
entrusted to the care of Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes Inc. Coram (696-0909).
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Leskody, James E.
LESKODY-James E., on May 18, 2005. Born in Fairhope, PA, January 30, 1916. A
longtime resident of Bellerose, Mr. Leskody was a retired NYC Firefighter with
35 years of service. He was a World War II veteran who served on the European
front and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Beloved husband of the
late Elizabeth (Lynch). Loving father of Barbara Giglio (Mike), Marge Carlsson
(Stan), Maureen Wojnar (Steve) and Joanne Hurd. Dear brother of Stephen,
Robert and the late Marge Deery. Loving grandfather of Ian, Adam, Brian, Jim
and the late Brendan and Kyle. Friends may call today, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, at
the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY.
Funeral Mass, Friday, 10:30 AM, St. Gregory's Church. Interment, Calverton
National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NY
Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, 21 Asch Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

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.

Masessa, Silvis D.
MASESSA-Silvis D., 84, of Shirley, NY, died on May 15, 2005. World War II
veteran. Loving husband of Charlotte. Devoted father of Norine Eckardt and
Daniel. Cherished brother of Edward. Beloved grandfather of seven and
greatgrandfather of one. Reposing, Roma Funeral Home, 539 William Floyd
Parkway, Shirley, NY. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of
Christian Burial Friday, St. Jude's RC Church, 9:45AM. Interment, Calverton
National Cemetery, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

McCaffrey, Vincent J. (Memoriam)
VINCENT J. McCAFFREY
7/26/26 - 5/19/04
A more dedicated and loving father is hard to come by. You are my mentor and
hero. Everyday tears have been shed out of love and respect for a man who is
missed very much.
Your loving daughter Donna, and brothers Peter and Francis
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Moskowitz, Frances B.
MOSKOWITZ-Frances B., on May 17, 2005, beloved wife of Paul, longtime resident
of the Five Towns and Long Beach. Dear mother of Linda, Ellen and Robin.
Loving grandmother of Amy, Ely and Jacob. Services to be held at 12:30 PM, May
19, 2005, at the Lawrence Funeral Chapel, 137 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence, NY.
Interment, Beth David Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.


Perricone, Marie D.
PERRICONE-Marie D. of Bethpage, NY on May 18, 2005. Born May 29, 1921 to
Guiseppe and Carmela DiCarlo. Predeceased in 1984 by her beloved husband of 38
years, Charles. Cherished mother of Rev. Charles A. Perricone, Joseph
Perricone and Donna Perricone. Loving grandmother of Matthew and Jonathan.
Dear sister of Josephine Barberi and Joseph DiCarlo. Visiting Saturday and
Sunday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. 234
Broadway, Bethpage, NY. Funeral Mass Monday, 11 AM at St. Martin of Tours RC
Church, with her son, Rev. Charles A. Perricone presiding. Interment following
at St. Charles Cemetery. As an alternative to flowers, please send donations
in Marie's name to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Rockville Centre, 90 Cherry
Lane, Hicks- ville, NY 11801.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Stitzer, Martha L.
STITZER-MarthaL. Loving wife of Jesse. Devoted mother of Jordan (Nancy)
Stitzer, Rochelle (David) Zarett and the late David (survived by Roberta)
Stitzer. Adored grandmother of Sarah, Zachary, Rebecca, Dana, Emma, Jennifer
and Eric. Dear sister of Alice Cohen, Bea Blum and Elaine Gold. Services
Friday, May 20, 2005, 11:00 AM at Temple Judea, Manhasset, NY. Contributions
in her memory may be directed to Hadassah for cancer research.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.

Strassel, Edward (Memoriam)
EDWARD STRASSEL
8/25/1939 - 5/19/2001
Dear Pop: It's your 4th Anniversary
in Heaven. It has been hard
without you. You were the wind
beneath our wings. We continue to
fly, but it is hard. Your smile,
laughter and memories will be with
us forever. We love and miss you
dearly. 'Til we all meet again.
Love, Your Children,
Eddie, Sheila and Elizabeth.
Published in Newsday on 5/19/2005.