OBITS: Newsday 24 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 Accomando Sr., Joseph ACCOMANDO-Joseph, Sr., 80, formerly of Central Islip, May 12, 2005. Retired Elmhurst Milk Co. Beloved husband of Philomena. Devoted father of Jean Donnelly, Joseph, Jr., and James. Grandfather to; Michael, Jeanne, Cynthia and James Joseph and the late Joseph III. Great grandfather to Abigail Grace. Visitation, Walsh Funeral Home, 60 Carlton Ave., Central Islip, 7-9pm, Tuesday, May 24, 2005. Funeral Mass, 9:45am, Wednesday, May 25, 2005, St. Mary's RC Church, Montauk Hwy., E. Islip. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Alicastro, Elizabeth ALICASTRO-Elizabeth, on May 23, 2005 of Centereach. Loving husband of Benjamin. Beloved mother of Frances, Benjamin (Darlene), and Kenneth (Carol). Cherished grandmother of Benjamin, Danielle, Sam and John. Dearest sister of Joan Falkenmayer, John, George, and Bob Seery. Visiting Hours Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9:30PM at Giove Funeral Home, 1000 Middle Country Rd., Selden. Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:45AM at St. Margaret of Scotland RC Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Baule, Raymond M. (Ray) BAULE-Raymond M. (Ray) of Amityville, LI, on May 21, 2005. Beloved husband of Diane. Loving father of Dr. Raymond M. and his wife Michelle. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa. Dear uncle of Melissa Gorrono, Amanda Matute, Rikki Giordano, Celeste Rose Matute, Jesse Giordano and Omar Matute, Jr. Dear brotherin-law of Anthony Giordano, Alexander Giordano, Celeste Gorrono, John Gorrono, Kate Giordano and Diane Gorrono. The family will receive friends today (Tuesday) 2-4:30 AND 7-9:30PM at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt. 110), Amityville. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 9:30AM ST. Martin of Tours RC Church, Amityville. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. The family has requested memorial contributions be directed to Good Shepherd Hospice. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Bilello, John V. (Memoriam) JOHN V. BILELLO 3/11/29 - 5/24/1995 It has been ten years since God has called you home. Not a day goes by without you on my mind and in my thoughts. Hardly a day goes by without somebody reminding me of what a great and honorable man you were. Our family has never been the same without you. You are greatly missed and loved by all that were lucky enough to have known you. I thank God to have had you as my father. Till we meet again, May God Bless You. Love, your youngest son, Steven Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Cabel, Lewis W. CABEL-Lewis W., of East Northport, on May 22, 2005, 90 years of age. Beloved husband of Marie A. Loving father of Joyce M. Mankin, Carol A. (Thomas) DeLuca, and Debra A. (Robert) Moriarty. Fond brother of Raymond Cabel, Charlotte Rosen and Henry Housel. Cherished grandfather of Seth, Laura, Christine, Gina, Steven, Jason, Kyle and Lauren. Greatgrandfather of Juliet, Claire and William. Funeral Service, Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, Northport, 11:00 am Thursday. Burial, Calverton National Cemetery. Visiting hours, 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. D'Amico, Michael C. (Memoriam) SGT. MICHAEL C. D'AMICO, USMC 7/6/76 - 5/24/99 6TH Anniversary Not one hour, one minute, or one second goes by that I don't think about you. Your presence lingers on and I can smile at the memories you're still giving me whenever Angelina gives us your smile. Please continue to watch over your "A"'s. Loving You & Missing You Always, Mommy XOXOXOXO Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Espersen, Bertha (Bea) ESPERSEN-Bertha (Bea), 86, formerly of Smithtown, NY, died of natural causes in Maryland, on April 29, 2005. Mrs. Espersen was a first grade teacher for the Hauppauge School District from 1955 to 1978. Survivors include her three children, Paul of Smithtown, Peter of Maryland, and Anne Rhodes of Louisiana, her sister, Louise Grassman; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Inurnment will be in the Fresh Pond Columbarium in Middle Village, NY, with her husband, Bruno Espersen who died in 1950. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Falco, Mary G. (Memoriam) MARY G. FALCO "SWEETIE" 5/1/1/25 - 2/11/05 This would have been our 62nd Anniversary. I think of our times together. "We were not too young after all". I miss and love you more each day. Until we are together again love always and forever, "Stinky", beloved daughter Mary Ann, daughter Fran & son-in law Ken, grandchildren Charlie, Joey, Angelica, Sarah, Matthew & Renee. great grandchildren, Shawn & Trinity your loving sisters, Rosie, & Millie. For all of us that were there You Live In Our Hearts Forever. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Gardner, James B. GARDNER-James B. on May 22, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Devoted father of James M. (Marilyn) Patricia (Richard), Peter, Susan (William), Jean-Marie (Robert). Loving grandfather of Diane and Nicholas. Fond brother of Margaret, Francis, and the late William. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin Funeral Home, Inc. 42 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square, NY. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass St. Annes RC Church, 10AM Thursday. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Giugliano, Pasquale GIUGLIANO-Pasquale of New Hyde Park, on May 23, 2005, in his 95th year, peacefully of natural causes. Born in Torre Del Greco, Italy, in 1909 to Luisa and Angelo. Devoted husband of the late Agnes Giugliano and beloved father of Angelo, Frank, Pasquale Jr., Carmine, William, Louise and Marie. Pasquale welcomed 16 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren (with 2 more on the way) into the world. He is also survived by his brothers John and Albert. He retired as a Supervisor in the North Hempstead Highway Department and his tireless work ethic was the foundation of two family businesses. Supreme gardener, arborist, engineer, inventor, wine maker, and gourmand. His legacy will be carried by the countless lives which he touched. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to: SBF-Sunrise Fund, Stony Brook University Hospital, Pediatric Oncology, HSC Tower II, Room 020, Stony Brook, NY 11794. Friends may visit Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 P.M. at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 9:30 A.M., at Holy Spirit R.C. Church, New Hyde Park, NY, with interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Graziose, Nicholas Joseph GRAZIOSE-Nicholas Joseph, 87, of New Port Richey, formerly of Albertson, L.I., N.Y., on Sunday, May 22, 2005 in New Port Richey. Nick was born January 21, 1918 in Glen Cove, N.Y. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and service in the Pacific for 3« years. He was also the Postmaster of Albertson, N.Y. for 25 years and retired in April, 1976. Survivors include his wife Connie; his two daughters MaryLou Guinta, Lynbrook, N.Y. and Candida Russo, New Port Richey; three sons, Nicholas and his wife Cynthia, Hicksville, N.Y., John and his wife Cathy, Rockville, MD, Thomas and his wife Teresa, Levittown, N.Y.; brother Lawrence, Glen Cove, N.Y.; sister Camille, Whiting, N.J.; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Hayden, Russell H. HAYDEN-Russell H., 37 year resident of West Islip, L.I., on May 23, 2005. Beloved husband of Marie Hayden. Devoted father of Denise Hayden. President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Luke's R.C. Church, Brentwood, L.I. 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 Thursday 10:00AM at St. Luke's R.C. Church Brentwood, L.I. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, L.I. Visiting Tuesday 79:30PM and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Husowitz, Steven HUSOWITZ-Steven of Mineola, on May 22, 2005. Retired Lettercarrier, Hempstead Post Office and retired Bus Driver Mineola Public Schools. Beloved husband of Mary. Devoted father of the late Johanna. Dear brother of Theresa Morisine, Olga Sorensen, Nick, John and Peter; step-brother of Cathy Wagner, Sonia Bosack, Joseph and Paul. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visiting, 7-9PM Tuesday, 2-5 and 79PM Wednesday, Cassidy Funeral Home, 156 Willis Ave., Mineola. Funeral Mass 9:45AM, Thursday, Corpus Christi Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Memorials to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, appreciated. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Johns, Catherine D. JOHNS-Catherine D., on May 23, 2005, of Uniondale. Cherished wife of the late Robert L. Johns. Dear sister of Anthony (Virginia) Sortino and the late Victor Sortino. Loving sister-in-law of Lee C. Johns and Harold Wacshmuth. Beloved aunt of William, Karen, Louise, Carol, Joseph, Michele, Karl, Adrienne, and the late Arthur. Devoted great-aunt to many nephews and nieces. Dear friend of Joseph Lien. For many years Catherine served as coordinator at the Uniondale Senior Center. She was President of the Uniondale Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Catherine was an active member of the Uniondale Republican Club, serving as President several times. A longtime member of the Italo Balbo Sons of Italy Lodge of Uniondale and the Brookside Ladies Auxiliary Uniondale Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Uniondale Brookside Fire Department in appreciation for all their efforts and kindness would be welcome. Reposing, Hempstead Funeral Home, 89 Peninsula Blvd., Hempstead. Funeral, Thursday, St. Martha R.C. Church, 11 AM. Cremation private. Visiting, Wednesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. 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. Kazakowitz, Kathryn M. KAZAKOWITZ-Kathryn M., 88, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away May 22, 2005. She was born in New York City and moved to New Port Richey, 35 years ago from East Meadow, NY. She was a telephone operator for Newsday, Garden City. Survivors include a son, William, five daughters, Kathry A., Evelynne, Harriet, all of New Port Richey, Mary DiGiovanna, East Meadow, NY and Jane Vlokhos, Wheatley Heights, NY.; 8 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry and two sons, John and Hank. Visitation at the Funeral home will be Wednesday, May 25 from 6-8PM and a Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 26th, at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, New Port Richey. Interment will be in Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey. Arrangements entrusted to Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, 5228 Trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey, FL, 1-800-303-1957. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. King, Thomas J. KING-Thomas J., 54, of Huntington, on May 22, 2005. Beloved husband of Carol A. Cherished father of Thomas (TJ) and Daniel. Loving, oldest brother of three brothers and three sisters. Attorney in private practice and former Detective Sergeant, Nassau County Police Department. Assistant Scout Master, Troop #12, Huntington, Boy Scouts of America. Member of the Huntington Lions Club and the Memorare Council Knights of Columbus. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Hunting ton Station. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 10:30 AM, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church, Centerport. Burial, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Kluberdanz, Janet L. KLUBERDANZ-Janet L., of Brentwood, N.Y., on May 20, 2005. Beloved daughter of Donald and the late Margaret. Loving sister of Jeanne, Donald, Philip, Andrew, Lois, Gerald and Joy. Cherished aunt of ten nieces and nephews. Visiting, Wednesday 2-5PM and 7-9PM at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Funeral service, Thursday 10:30AM, at the funeral home. Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Huntington. Memorials to Options for Community Living, Inc., 202 East Main Street, Smithtown, N.Y. 11787, care of, Jeane Donelly, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Laviano, John LAVIANO-John, Beloved husband of the late Amelia. Reposing at S.J. Romanelli Funeral Home, 114-30 Rockaway Blvd., S. Ozone Pk. Mass, Thursday 9:30AM, St. Anthony of Padua RC Church. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours, Tuesday 5PM to 7PM and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Magee, David C. MAGEE-David C., on May 22, 2005 of Sound Beach, LI. Beloved husband of Donna A. Arvidsson-Magee. Loving father of Danielle and Dylan Magee. Cherished son of Carole Cercone and Edward Magee. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral service, Thursday 10AM. Interment, Sea View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the scholarship fund being established for David's children. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. McCarthy, Eugene "Gene" McCARTHY-Eugene "Gene" of Long Beach, NY suddenly on May 23, 2005. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee: Durkin). Loving and devoted father of Eugene (Patricia), Nancy (William) Forte, Kathleen (Andrew) Whitney, Thomas (Sharla), John (Susan). Adored grandfather of ten. Reposing Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, Tuesday 7-9PM, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass St. Ignatius Martyr RC Church, Thursday 10AM. Interment VA National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Miller, Sally (Levy) Miller-Sally (nee Levy), PR Specialist, Huntington, died May 21, 2005 at 79 from cancer. She passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Wendy. Beloved wife of the late Merle Miller. Adored mother of her late son Terry Miller; Laurie Farr, London, UK; Deborah Burke, Weston, MA; Wendy Slominsky, Millersville, PA; dear grandmother of Christina and Timothy Farr. Her "other" families included many cherished friends and dozens of gay and lesbian children for whom she became a surrogate mother. She was an amazing inspiration and will be sorely missed. Sally donated her body to U. of PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the UU Fellowship. A Celebration of her Life will take place at the U.U. Fellowship, 109 Brown's Rd., Huntington, NY, Sunday, June 19th at 2 PM. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Minutoli, Allie MINUTOLI-Allie formerly of Howard Beach, NY and Margate, FL on May 22, 2005, age 88. Loving husband of the late Jennie. Devoted father of Betty Pillari (Vincent), Angie Borruso (Joe), Gracemarie Notaro and Guy (Karen). Beloved brother of John. Cherished grandfather of 13. Special great-grandfather of 21. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and his compassionate caregiver Theresa. Friends may visit at the funeral home of Dodge-Thomas Glen Cove Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9:30PM. Mass St. Paul The Apostle RC Church Brookville Wednesday 10AM. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery. Masses or donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Miraglia, Joseph MIRAGLIA-Joseph of Glen Cove, NY, formerly of Brooklyn, NY on May 22, 2005. Beloved father of Robert (Lorraine). Cherished grandfather of Jeremy and Josh. All services are private. Further information: Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY 11545. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. O'Hara, Elsie L. O'HARA-Elsie L., age 96. Beloved wife of the late William P., loving mother of Grace (Vonnoh) and William A. O'Hara, devoted to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9PM at the Perry Funeral Home, Inc. 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 are greatly appreciated. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. O'Neill, Florence O'NEILL-Florence A. suddenly on May 21, 2005 of Malverne, L.I. Beloved wife of Joseph C. Devoted mother of Karen (Douglas) Gardner, Diane (Brien) O'Boyle, Lynn (Dean) Neligan, Thomas (Maureen) Powderly and caring stepmother of Nancy DuMont, Maureen Pape, Joseph, John O'Neill, Eileen Curry, Elizabeth Denny and Virginia O'Neill. Also survived by 31 grandchildren. Funeral entrusted the Malverne Funeral Home (Anthony J. Walsh & Son) 330 Hempstead Ave., Malverne Tuesday 7-9PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass 9:45AM Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church. Interment Queen of Peace Cemetery, Stamford, Conn. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Pike, Robert W. (Bill) PIKE-Robert W. (Bill) on May 22, 2005, in his 85th year of Bay Shore, NY. Beloved father of William Pike and Susan Pike Brunton. Devoted grandfather of Elizabeth, Tabitha and Christopher. Funeral Wednesday, 10:00AM at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Islip, NY. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Overton Funeral Home, Inc. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Guest Book Flowers Gift Shop Charities Plock, John P. (Memoriam) JOHN P. PLOCK DECEMBER 11, 1934 MAY 24, 2004 FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven And bring you home again. Forever Loved, Forever Missed For Always, Your Wife Emily Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Pohorelec, JoAnn POHORELEC-JoAnn of Islip Terrace, L.I. on May 23, 2005. We loved you so dearly and miss you even more. There is a void in our hearts that cannot be filled. Beloved wife of Paul J. Pohorelec. Loving mother of Donna M. Salamone, Paul J. Pohorelec and Anthony J. Pohorelec. Cherished daughter of Mary Milazzo and the late Anthony Milazzo. Adored grandmother of Gina M. and Brianna Crossley. Dear sister of Angie Mazzella and Anthony Milazzo. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (« mile west of the S.S. Pkwy, exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church, Islip Terrace, L.I. Thursday, 9:30AM. Entombment Queen of All Saints Cemetery, Central Islip, L.I. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday 24:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Reilly, Dorothy REILLY-Dorothy, 70, of Port Jefferson Station, NY. She was born on December 21, 1934 in Green Point, NY. She married Thomas Reilly in 1956 and moved to Port Jefferson where she raised her five children. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren. Calling hours will be held today at Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Rd., Setauket from 2-4 and 7-10PM. Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 10AM at Infant Jesus Church, Port Jefferson. Interment immediately following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the American Kidney Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Rhatigan, Francis J. RHATIGAN-Francis J. on May 21, 2005 of Ridge, LI. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Stegmeier). Loving father of William and his wife, Evelyn; Robert and his wife, Vilma; Francis and his wife, Christine; James and his wife, Patricia; and Thomas and his wife, Samantha. Cherished grandfather of ten and great grandfather of three. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 79PM. Funeral Mass Thursday 10AM, St. Mark R.C. Church, Shoreham, LI. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Slanina, Joseph M. SLANINA-Joseph M. of Coram, NY, on May 22, 2005, in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Lori. Loving father of Shawn Mulholland, Donna Slanina and Denise Diaz. Cherished Papa of Alexa Rae, Stefan, Meagan, Julia and Mackenzie. Dear brother of Helen Nicastro. Reposing, Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home, 825 Main Street, Holbrook, N.Y., where a Religious Service will be held Wednesday, 3PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday 10 AM, Infant Jesus RC Church, Port Jefferson. Interment following Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ALS Ride for Life, 645 5th Avenue, Suite 403, NY, NY 10022. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Starski, Johanna R. STARSKI-Johanna R., of Deer Park, L.I., on May 21, 2005, at the age of 104. She was a dear mother to Robert, and Elinor, and daughterin-law Barbara. Loving grandmother of Steven and his wife Helene; Donald and his wife Marie; Roger, Daniel (deceased) and his wife Catherine; Johanna and her husband Michael; Dorothy and her husband Michael; and James (deceased). Cherished great-grandmother of Jeanne, Carolyn, Margaret, Meredith, Janine, Richard, Jeffrey, Christopher, Matthew and Brian, and adored great-great-grandmother of Lauren and Zachary. Friends may call at the Claude R. BoydCaratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, on Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:15 AM, Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church, Deer Park. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens. Published in Newsday from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Terpilowski, Rose TERPILOWSKI-Rose long time resident of East Meadow, LI on May 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Edmund. Loving mother of Teresa Talento, Edmund and Judith. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Jennifer, Lori, Danielle and Nicole. Proud great grandmother of Hope. Adored sister of Helen Shark. Reposing after 2PM Wednesday, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (exit 25N S.S. Pkwy.) East Meadow. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45AM St. Raphael RC Church East Meadow, NY. Interment L.I. National Cemetery Pinelawn, NY. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-5 and 7-10PM. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the AHRC 189 Wheatley Road, Brookville, NY 11545. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. Vassili, John VASSILI-John, on May 23, 2005. Beloved father of Patricia Filopoulos. Dear father-in -law of George Filopoulos. Cherished brother of Jean Constantatos. Reposing at the Frederick Funeral Home of Flushing, Northern Blvd at 193rd Str. Visiting hours Tuesday 5-9PM. Funeral services Wednesday 11AM, St. Nicholas G.O. Church. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005. 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. Williams, Joseph A. WILLIAMS-Joseph A., of Parker, Colorado, on May 20, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Theresa. Loving father of Michael and father-in-law of Karen. Dear brother of Albert. Adored grandfather of Joseph and Gavin. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (cor. So. Ocean Ave.), Freeport. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 9:45 AM, at Cure of Ars R.C. Church, Merrick. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 5/24/2005.