OBITS: Newsday 23 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 Arduini, Angelo ANGELO ARDUINI 3/18/48 - 5/23/04 Your are with us everyday. You are by our side. Josephine, Monica & Natali. Memorial Service, May 23, 7PM at Church of St. Mary 110 Bryant Ave., Roslyn, NY Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Arnold, Georgiana L. (Lehnert) ARNOLD-Georgiana L. (nee Lehnert) of Hampton Bays, on May 21, 2005. Beloved wife of Philip R. Arnold, Sr. Loving mother of Philip R. Arnold Jr. and his wife Patricia and Jeryl A. Easow and her husband Dr. Babu. Dear grandmother of Philip R. Arnold III, Erika Arnold, Christine Easow, Elizabeth Easow and Thomas Easow. Visiting hours at the J. Ronald Scott Funeral Home, Hampton Bays Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service on Monday evening 8 PM at the funeral home. Burial on Tuesday 10 AM; leave from funeral home for Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to East End Hospice or the American Heart Association. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Bade, Thomas J. BADE-Thomas J. of Freeport, suddenly on May 21, 2005. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Jacqueline Anner and Sean. Adored grandfather of Brian and Grace Anner. Dear brother of Francis E. III. Mr. Bade was a Past Secretary of the Nassau County Ancient Order of Hibernians, and a member of the American Legion Baldwin Post #246. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine Street (Corner So. Ocean Ave.), Freeport. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:30 AM at Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Bettex, Elizabeth (Marz) BETTEX-Elizabeth (nee Marz) of Plainview, NY on May 21, 2005. Beloved wife of Gerard. Loving mother of Loretta and Susan Bettex and Virginia (Michael) Sweeney. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Michael and Daniel. Friends and relatives may visit the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 655 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Hicksville, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Hospice Care Network Development Dept., 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797 Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Beyhl, Arthur W. BEYHL-Arthur W. of West Islip, LI on May 22, 2005. Proud Veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Retired officer of the NYC Department of Sanitation. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Beyhl. Devoted father of Arthur W. and his wife Christine M. Beyhl, Robert E. Beyhl, Keith M. and his wife Teresa C. Beyhl and Elizabeth P. Reuther. Cherished Papa of Arthur Jr., Robyn, Annemarie, Francis, Samantha, Robert Jr., Joanne, Kathryn and Raymond. Proud Pop-pop of Taylor and Alexander. Loving brother of Frederick Beyhl, Doris Ingrassia and the late Roland Beyhl. Dearest brother-in-law of Edward Lyons. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy., (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, LI, Thursday 10 AM. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, LI. Visiting Tuesday 7-9:30 PM and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Cruz, Juan (John) CRUZ-Juan (John) of Central Islip and Brentwood, passed away on May 21, 2005 of Lung Cancer at his home with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Eileen. Cherished father of Tara and Connie. Precious grandfather of Darrick II, Jessica, Noah, Alexis and Todd. Also survived by many loving brothers, sisters and friends. Original member of "Dancin Boots" and loyal employee of the Department of Transportation. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes Inc., 571 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, where religious services will be held Tuesday evening. Our loving memory of you will be in our heart always, your strength and love will live in us eternally. We Love You. Cremation private. Committal services Friday 1 PM at Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore. Family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. No flowers, please. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. DeMott, Rosemary I. DeMOTT-Rosemary I. on May 21, 2005 of Cutchogue, formerly of Massapequa. Beloved wife of Richard. Devoted mother of Perri Castellucci, Patricia Dussault and Theresa Urban. Dearest sister of Joyce Green and Jackie Trokey. Loving grandmother of four. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the William F. Coster Funeral Home, Main Road, Rte 25, Cutchogue, NY. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Cutchogue Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Eastern Long Island Hospital, 201 Manor Place, Greenport, NY 11944. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Dismas, Marion E. DISMAS-Marion E. on May 21, 2005, formerly of Flushing. Beloved wife of the late Rudolf. Devoted mother of James and Barbara (Dismas) Yovino (Paul). Cherished sister of Frances Benitez and Mary Romano. Also survived by many, many dear nieces and nephews. Memorial Funeral Mass to be held on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 10 AM, St. Mary's R.C. Church, Roslyn Harbor. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Marion's name be made to the Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation, 5 Channel Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Fiedler, Sheldon (Shelly) FIEDLER-Sheldon (Shelly), 72, of Farmingdale on May 21, 2005. Beloved husband of Helen. Devoted father of Edward, Carol, Arlene, Laura and Billy Terrell, Lynnne and Lawrence Manzolillo. Cherished grandpa to Jessica and Kenneth. Loving brother and brotherin-law of Janet and Ed Berger, Elaine Weber, Marilyn Pincus and Louise Reaves. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Proud veteran of the U.S. Army; former First Assistant Chief and now Honorary Member of the East Farmingdale Fire Department. Firematic Services Monday, May 23, 2005, 7-9 PM at Gutterman's, 8000 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury. Funeral services Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 10 AM. Burial Pinelawn National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Galehoff, Roland (Memoriam) IN MEMORY OF ROLAND GALEHOFF Although it is now four years since you left us, you are in our hearts and minds. Mom and I will never forget you. You are our shining star that grows brighter each year. Your warmth, love, strength and compassion are still felt by us. With the passing of time, we will meet again and be together forever. Until that moment arrives, Mom and I send you our love. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Genova, Deborah (Memoriam) IN LOVING MEMORY DEBORAH GENOVA (nee Ramsteck) 5/23/95 - 5/23/05 Happy 10th Anniversary in Heaven Ten years ago you went away. God took you and let us stay. An empty space no one can fill. We miss you now and always will. Love Always and Forever, Your Husband and Family Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Guth, Mae GUTH-Mae, a lifelong resident of Sea Cliff, N.Y., on May 21, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Lois Svendsen (John Masciopinto), Nancy Lanier (Bill), and Shirley Paolino. Cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 8. Visiting Monday, 7-9 PM, and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY 11545. Funeral Service, 11 AM, Wednesday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Sea Cliff, N.Y. Interment, Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Healy-Gazzo, Lori (Memoriam) LORI HEALY-GAZZO The sun came up March 2, 1961 The sun went down May 23, 2001 I didn't know that morning, what sorrow it would bring when your heart of gold stopped beating and I couldn't do a thing. Now I think of you in silence and often speak your name. You are to me a Snowflake that will never come again. I Love and Miss You Baby Girl. Mommy Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Kay, George V. KAY-George V., 81 years, on April 21, 2005. Joined with his beloved wife Eleanor, married 52 years. Born in Flushing, NY, was an Army Veteran of WWII, and retired accountant. He raised his family in Massapequa Park, was a life long active member of OLL Church, Massapequa Park, and also OLL Daytona Beach, FL., where he and Eleanor retired to in 1991. He is survived by daughters; Kathleen Brookline, MA., and Patricia Christophersen (Chuck) Bayport, NY., sons; Steven KC, MO., James and Robert, Maui, HI., and Thomas Charlotte, NC., and brother; Bernard (Dorothy) Kwiatkowski, Massapequa Park. He was truly the proud grandpa of his first grandson; Ethan Christophersen. A Memorial Mass in his honor will be held on Monday July 25, 2005 at 11 A.M., St. Rose of Lima Church, Massapequa. Published in Newsday from 5/22/2005 - 5/27/2005. Powers, Ruth I. POWERS-Ruth I. of Massapequa Park, NY on May 22, 2005. Loving wife of the late Michael A. Powers . Devoted mother of Brian, the late Jacquelyn Seneschal, Jamie Meier and Matthew. Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Reposing at Massapequa Funeral Home Inc., North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark), Massapequa Park on Monday and Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass Wednesday 9:45 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Massapequa Park. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Richie (Memoriam) RICHIE Little Prince Golden Boy Unforgettable Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Tavella, Catherine TAVELLA-Catherine on May 21, 2005. Resident of Floral Park. Long time employee of North Shore University Hospital-Manhasset. Devoted wife to Gustave. Beloved mother of Karen and mother-in-law of Philip Falzone. Loving sister of John Maddalone. Cherished grandmother of Philip and Stephen. Reposing at Krauss Funeral Home Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square. Visiting hours Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 AM at Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church, Floral Park. Entombment in Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Varca Sr., Henry P. VARCA-Henry P., Sr., 86 years of age, of Plainview, on May 20, 2005. Loving father of Joanne, Jeanne, Henry, Jr., Janet, and Jim. Cherished grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of eight. Very special friend, Ann Vernon. Friends and families may visit the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 Old Country Rd., Hicksville, N.Y., Tuesday for visitation and Services from 10 AM to 1 PM. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Walker, Helen Sophie WALKER-Helen Sophie, formerly of Valley Stream, passed away peacefully and with a smile on May 20, 2005, with her family by her side in Sarasota, FL. She was born at home in Brooklyn on January 27, 1919. Helen spent most of her life in Valley Stream being employed by Bernus Watch Co. (Curtis Field), Weidersons Architects, and the Village of Valley Stream in the Mayor's office. She was a member of the Valley Stream Chapter of the Eastern Star. Her husband, Capt. Eugene T. Walker, preceded her in death in 1973. She is survived by her three children: Richard T., Eugene P., and Claudia Kane, plus six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Rosemarie Bory. Family will receive friends from 9 AM to noon today, May 23, 2005 at The Moore Funeral Home, 54 W. Jamaica Avenue, Valley Stream. Interment will be in the family plot at Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn. Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005. Wexler, Lorraine (Nemeth) WEXLER-Lorraine (nee Nemeth), 37, of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., on May 19, 2005. Beloved wife of Jeffrey. Loving mother of Andrew and Jenna. Daughter of Marie and Dezso. Sister of Gary. Visitation at Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Road, Setauket, Saturday, 7-9:30 PM, and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Monday, 9:45 AM at St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made towards the Wexler Children College Fund. Published in Newsday from 5/22/2005 - 5/28/2005. Wysell, Bertram (Memoriam) BERTRAM WYSELL BUDDY MAY 23, 1920 - JUNE 18, 2001 Forever remembering your smile, laughter and love. We love and miss you with all our hearts. Love, Ruthie and Family Published in Newsday on 5/23/2005.