OBITS: Newsday 21 May 2005; Melville, Suffolk co., New York

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Bowman, Richard W.
BOWMAN-Richard W. age 83 of Smithtown on May 19, 2005. Beloved husband of
Lillian Elizabeth. Loving father of Glenn Walker and Wayne Richard and
father-in-law of Elizabeth Cowie and Barbara Ann Bowman. Dear brother of
Delbert A. Reposing at the Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 E. Main St.,
Smithtown. Visiting Sunday Only 2-4 and 7-9:30pm. Religious Service Monday,
11AM, at Branch Funeral Home. Interment Hauppauge Rural Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Crawley, Patricia H. (O'Hara)
CRAWLEY-Patricia H. (nee O'Hara) on May 19, 2005. Retired TWA. Beloved wife of
the late Joseph P., FDNY. Devoted mother of Lorraine Giarraffa, James, Joseph,
Melissa Coulter, Barbara Bellezza, Matthew, Vanessa Landa. Dear sister of Joan
O'Hara, Helene Olivier and Louva Shokrollahi. Loving grandmother of 18. Most
loving friend of James Boyle, past president UFA, and his family. Our loving
memory of you will be in our hearts always, your strength and love will live
in us eternally. Reposing at Dennis S. O'Connor Funeral Home, 91-05 Beach
Channel Dr., Rockaway Beach, NY. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday 9:45 AM at
St. Rose of Lima Church. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Cemetery. Visiting,
Saturday and Sunday, 2-5 and 7-10 PM.
Published in Newsday from 5/20/2005 - 5/21/2005.

D'Esposito, Michael James (Memoriam)
MICHAEL JAMES D'ESPOSITO
Five years of loving & missing you.
We love you!
Love, Ang, Bibblehead, Beedles,
Chrissycakes and the guys.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

D'Orazio, Settimia (Memoriam)
SETTIMIA D'ORAZIO
IN LOVING MEMORY
11/02/25 - 05/21/03
You are no longer with us
and we miss you so much.
We think of you every day,
but have comfort in knowing
you are in a place where you feel
at home and at peace. We know you
are watching over all of us. We
miss you and love you very much.
YOUR LOVING FAMILY
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Donnelly, Bernard J. (Barney)
DONNELLY-Bernard J. (Barney) of Ronkonkoma, on May 18, 2005. Beloved husband
of Mary. Loving father of Maura, Brian (Anne), and the late Michael. Cherished
grandfather of Claire, Sean, Liam and Molly. Dear brother of Anne Kennedy,
Winnie Kiernan and the late Edward Donnelly. Proudly served in the U.S. Navy
during WWII. Retired FDNY. Wake Prayers Sunday 3PM at the Joseph A. Weber
Funeral Home, 231 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma. Mass Monday. 9:45am, Holy
Cross RC Church, Nesconset. Burial Long Island National Cemetery. Visiting
Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Esposito Jr., Michael J. (Memoriam)
SGT. MICHAEL J. ESPOSITO, JR.
5/20/81 - 3/18/04
Dear Michael,
Happy 24th Birthday in Heaven.
We miss you so much.
Our Love Always,
Granny and Aunt AG
Kiss Grandpa for us.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Farina, Madelyn
FARINA-Madelyn on May 20, 2005 of Garden City Park, N.Y. Loving wife of the
late Peter. Loving mom of Robert (Diane), Peter (Wendy) and Cheryl. Beloved
grandmother of Karen, Robbie, and Marissa. Friends may visit Sunday 2-4:30PM
and 7-9:30PM at New Hyde Park Funeral Home 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park,
N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 9:30AM Holy Spirit R.C. Church New Hyde
Park, N.Y. Interment at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Haase Sr., Bruno J.
HAASE-Bruno J. Sr., in Florida on May 18, 2005 formerly of Merrick. Retired
Nassau County Sheriff's Department. Beloved husband of Jean M. Devoted father
of Lori Haase Wills, James R. Haase, George G. Haase (Linda) and the late
Bruno J. Haase, Jr. Dear brother of Gloria Kilpatrick. Also survived by his
grandchildren; Joshua Wills, Christopher, Jessica, Michael and Sean Haase.
Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-5pm and 7-9pm at the N.F. Walker Funeral Home,
2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Funeral Mass Monday, 9:45AM, at Cure of Ars RC
Church. Cremation Fresh Pond Crematory.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Holz, Eleanor
HOLZ-Eleanor on May 19th, 2005, a former Deer Park resident. Beloved wife of
the late Arthur. Devoted mother of Barbara, Eileen, and Joan. Cherished nana
of Elizabeth, Kathryn, Ashley, Jenny and Jacky. Family and friends may visit
at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park,
NY on Saturday 7-9:30 PM and Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian
burial on Monday at Ss. Cyril and Methodius RC Church at 9:15 AM. Interment to
follow at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made in her name to the South Brunswick Senior Center (732-329-4000 ext.,
7682).
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Lorito Jr., Nicholas M. (Memoriam)
NICHOLAS M. LORITO, JR.
My friend, confidant and biggest fan...my Daddy.
I Love and Miss You So Much.
Madalena

Poppy, We Love and Miss You XOXOXO Love, Megan and Billy
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

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.

McGurn, Robert Emmett
McGURN-Robert Emmett of Glen Head, NY, on May 19, 2005. Beloved husband of
Jean. Loving father of Abigail Tinari (Robert), Katherine DeVincentis (Edward)
and Theodore R. McGurn. Cherished grandfather of Emily, Sophia, Jack and
Alice. Dear brother of William Barrett, Alice Pommett, Rosemary O'Brien, Ruth
Whelen, Doris Brown, Edward and the late Rita McDonald, Grace Herold and
Eileen Renison. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting Monday 2-4
and 7-9PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY 11545.
Mass of Christian Burial 9:30AM, Tuesday, St. Boniface Martyr Church, Sea
Cliff, NY. Interment V.A. National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Contributions may
be made to Franciscan Fryers of the Atonement-Graymoor, PO Box 305, Garrison,
NY 10524 or New York Presbyterian Hospital, 622 West 168th St., New York, NY
10032.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

McLeer, Dorothy M.
MCLEER-Dorothy M. Ex-Wife of Richard McLeer. Mother of Richard and his wife
Karen. Grandmother of William and Samantha. Sister of Kathleen Kuster.
Reposing at the Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, 36-46 Bell Blvd., Bayside.
Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Mass of Christian Burial Monday,
9:45AM, Holy Trinity RC Church. Interment Flushing Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Miner, Florence Hulme
MINER-Florence Hulme, Born in 1916, passed away at her home in Silver Spring,
Maryland, on May 14, 2005, with her children at her side. She had emphysema.
She lived in Levittown, NY, from 1950 to 2002, when she moved to Silver Spring
to be closer to two of her children. She is survived by her son, James A.
Miner, Jr.; her daughters, Stephanie Miner Koenig and Mary Grace Miner
Summergrad, and her grandchildren Jesse, Lauren and Jake Koenig, and Lisa and
Ann Summergrad.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Myrato, Joseph T.
MYRATO-Joseph T., age 43, of Farmingdale on May 19, 2005. Devoted son of
Joseph A. and Eleanor. Cherished brother of Mary (Branden) Plank, and Patrick
(Liz) Myrato. Dear uncle of Amy and Andrew Plank and Doug Betkis. Also
survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Security guard at Compass
Security Services, Melville, US Army radioman 1979-1982. Recipient of the Army
Achievement Medal. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Arthur
F. White Funeral Home, Inc. 315 Conklin St (Route 24) Farmingdale NY.
Religious Service at the funeral home Monday, 10:30AM with interment following
at Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Palmeri, Robert J.
PALMERI-Robert J., 62, on May 9, 2005. Disabled Vietnam Veteran, born in
Brooklyn. Volunteered for Vietnam. Served in the U.S Army 25th Infantry.
Received the U.S. Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, Vietnam
Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the
Combat Infantrymans Badge. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America,
Disabled American Veterans and American Legion, Gouldboro, PA. Devoted family
man, avid NY Yankee fan, a Patriotic American. He is survived by his loyal
caring wife of 24 years Patricia, an attorrney in Mineola, son Robert Jr.,
adopted sons, Thomas and Joseph, seven grandchildren, sisters Theresa
Eggering, Jackquelyn Ferrari, twin sister Virginia Bieber, and brother Frank.
Burial was held on May 12, 2005 in Dunmore, PA. He will be missed by all.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Pedone, Clara
PEDONE-Clara formerly of Mineola, NY on May 20, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Louis. Devoted mother of Christina Poelker, Joann Kiernan and Louise Hurley.
Loving grandmother of nine and great grandmother of eight. Dear sister of
Nicholas Mascia and Viola Santopetro. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and
7-9PM at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY.
Funeral Mass Monday 10:30AM at Saint Aidan's RC Church. Interment to follow at
Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Clara's memory
to the National Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd Street NY, NY 10016.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Pennino, Mary
PENNINO-Mary of Huntington Station on May 17, 2005. Retired spare parts
department Grumman Aerospace. Beloved wife of Frank over 60 years. Mother of
Diane Mazur. Sister of James and Frank Cozzetti. Visitation Friday 2-5 and
7-9pm at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station.
Mass Saturday, 9am at St. Hugh Church. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Pennisi, Josephine F.
PENNISI-Josephine F. on May 12, 2005 of Ridge. Beloved wife of Philip L.
Devoted mother of Ronald and Philip S. Cherished grandmother of three and
great-grandmother of one. Reposing Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM, Alexander-Tuthill
Funeral Home, 6447 Rt 25A, Wading River. Celebration of Mass of Christian
Burial Monday, 10:00AM at St.John The Baptist Church. Interment to follow at
Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Priceman, Beulah
PRICEMAN-Beulah on May 20, 2005. Loving wife of the late Louis. Devoted mother
of Melody Alstodt (Harvey), Barnett (Marsha), Nadine Belkin, and Jason Tare
(Joyce). Beloved sister of Leonard Katz. Adoring grandmother of Lance
(Romina), Lara (Michael), Spencer (Lindsay), Casey, Alec, and Madison and
future great grandmother. Services 1PM Sunday at The South Baldwin Jewish
Center 2959 Grand Ave. Baldwin, NY. Interment New Montefiore Cemetery.
Arrangements handled by I.J. Morris Inc. Hempstead, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Pscolka, John V.
PSCOLKA-John V., of South Farmingdale NY on May 20, 2005. Beloved husband of
Marie. Loving father of Donna, Emil and John Jr. Proud grandfather of eight
grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-5
and 7-9:30PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. 315 Conklin St (Route
24) Farmingdale NY. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45AM at Our Lady of Lourdes RC
Church, Massapequa Park, with interment following at St. Charles Cemetery,
East Farmingdale. As an alternative to flowers, please send donations to
Christa House, Albin Ave West Babylon, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Ramos, Frank Y.
RAMOS-Frank Y., 86, on Thursday May 19, 2005 at his residence. Mr Ramos was
born August 20, 1918 in New York City, New York. He was the son of the late
Andrew and Frances Ramos. He was US Army Veteran of World War II. He is
survied by his wife Jo Anne Bridgens Ramos, four sons, Gerald Ramos of
Huntsville, AL., Donald Ramos and wife Wendy of Wickford, RI., Edward "Ted"
Ramos, and wife, Cathy of Blue Point, NY, Robert C. Gray of Albany, NY., three
daughters, Mary Jean Ramos of Sayville, NY., Julie Ann Bablin of Altamont,
NY., Jennifer Lynn Thomas, of Calabash, NC., and eight grandchildren. No local
service will be announced. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte, NC.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Rubin, Charles S.
RUBIN-Charles S., 87, of Paramus, N.J., formerly of Syosset and "The" Bronx,
N.Y., passed away on May 14. Mr. Rubin was predeceased by his first wife,
Janet, second wife, Mollie Smollen, daughter Roslyn Schwartz, and stepson,
Elliot Smollen. He is survived by his son Michael and his wife Patricia,
step-children, Ronnie Smollen and his wife Lola and Myrna Pickett and her
husband Steven, grand-children, Andrew Schwartz, Amy Rubin Bradley, Laurie
Rubin and Howard Schwartz, and great grand-children, Jakob and Owen Bradley. A
veteran of WWII, Mr. Rubin served in the Pacific Theater of Operations, where
he attained the rank of second lieutenant. He retired from Durabilt Homes,
Little Falls N.J. as a VP. A graveside service was held at Beth Moses
Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y. on May 16, 2005.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Shatz, Abe
SHATZ-Abe of Huntington Station on May 20, 2005. Beloved husband of Natalie.
Dear father of Dr. Matthew Shatz (Lisa) and Robin Lonstein (Dr. Paul).
Cherished grandfather of Jason and Lauren. Private Cremation. Memorial
Services will be held at a future date. Arrangements entrusted to A.L.
Jacobsen Funeral Home of Huntington Station. Donations to U.U. Fellowship of
Huntington would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Shelton, Robert
SHELTON-Robert of Riverhead on May 17, 2005. Beloved husband of Jean. Devoted
father of Robert and Loriann Shelton, Carol and Joe Carbone, Dianne and Bob
Burkard, Donald and Mary Shelton. Cherished grandfather of Joey, Danny,
Elizabeth, Amanda and Samantha. Loving brother of Susan Navratil. Cremation
private. Memorial mass Monday may 23, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph RC Church, Lake
Ronkonkoma. Funeral services entrusted to the care of Michael J. Grant Funeral
Homes Inc. 3640 Route 112, Coram N.Y. 11727. Family request in lieu of flowers
donations to the East End Hospice West Hampton Beach, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Stuve, Isabelle
STUVE-Isabelle, 94, formerly of Merrick, Long Island, in New Brunswick, NJ on
May 18, 2005. Wife of the late Eric A. Stuve. Mother of Isabelle Jean DeJovin,
Richard Stuve, Kari Stuve Genth and Peter Stuve. Sister of Gudrun Trautman.
Grandmother of Michael Edwards, Brian Edwards, Ricky Stuve, Jr., Heather
Stuve, and Marlaina Stuve. Great-grandmother of four. Visitation will be at
the Quackenboss Funeral Home, 156 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 2-4 pm
and 7-9pm Sunday with a prayer service at 8 pm. Family and friends will gather
10 am Monday at the funeral home to proceed to the Veterans Memorial Cemetery,
Arneytown, NJ for a 12 noon committal service. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Air Force Aid Society, Inc., Suite 200, 241 18th Street South,
Arlington, VA 22202
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.

Timmes, William H.
TIMMES-William H., of Baldwin on May 19, 2005. Aged 71 years. Devoted husband
of Janet (nee Mondlock). Beloved father of Peter, William (Ellen) and Patrick.
Dear grandpa of the late Matthew. Loving brother of Florence Parham (William).
Retired FDNY. Original plank owner in ladder 59 and member of squad 6. Proud
veteran of the US NAVY 19521960. The family will receive friends Saturday 7-9
PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at CecerePensa Funeral Home. (as successors to
Weigand Brothers) 2283 Grand Ave. Baldwin, N.Y. 11510. Funeral Mass Monday
9:45 AM at St. Christopher's RC Church, Baldwin. Interment Pinelawn Memorial
Park. In lieu of flowers donations to the Thomas R. Elsasser Fund c/o
Uniformed Firefighter's Assn. 204 E. 23rd Street New York, N.Y. 10010 in
William's memory would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 5/21/2005.