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Albano, Jean R.
ALBANO-Jean R., of Lindenhurst, on May 26, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
John. Devoted mother of Marie Elaina Altenburg, John, and Richard. Loving
mother-inlaw of Frank Altenburg, Susan Albano, and Jean Albano. Caring sister
of Joseph Ridulfo. Cherished grandmother of 13, and great-grandmother of ten.
Reposing at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home Inc., 424 S. Wellwood Ave.,
Lindenhurst, Friday 2-4 and 710PM. Religious services Friday evening. Mass of
Christian Burial, Saturday 10:15AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church,
Lindenhurst. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Arrich, Muriel "Mickey
ARRICH-Muriel "Mickey," on May 25, 2005, at the age of 84. A devoted mother
and homemaker. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of
Skip (Laurie) and Rich (Patricia). Cherished grandmother of Christopher and
Sheryl. Friends may call at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside
Ave., New Hyde Park, on Friday, 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass on Saturday, Holy
Spirit R.C. Church, 9:30 AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Baisley, William J.
BAISLEY-WILlIAM J., Clifton Park, NY., William J. Baisley 87, of Pico Road,
formerly, Mineola, NY, on May 25, 2005. William was born in Carle Place, NY on
September 26, 1917, the son of the late George and Sophie Reiss Baisley.
William was a World War II Army Veteran. He was employed as a meter reader for
the Garden City Water Department in Garden City, NY retiring in 1975. William
was predeceased by his wife Gladys K. Foertsch Baisley whom he married in
1943; she died August 15, 1999. Survivors include his loving daughter and
Son-in-law Gail and Patrick Long of Clifton Park, one dear brother Richard
Baisley of Aiken, SC. Two precious grandchildren Debra and Samantha Long of
Clifton Park. William is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral
Services to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held
10:00 AM Tuesday at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes Inc. 412 Willis Avenue,
Williston Park, NY. Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Monday at the
funeral home. Burial with full military honors will be in Pinelawn National
Cemetery. Memorials in William's memory may be made to the American Lung
Association of NYS 3 Winners Circle, Suite 300 Albany, NY 12205. Arrangements
have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home 1550
Route 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065. 518- 371-5454.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Calleo, Rosemary
CALLEO-Rosemary of Mineola on May 25, 2005. Beloved wife of Nick. Devoted
mother of Patrick and Toni. Loving daughter of Carmela and the late Pasquale
Andriani. Dear sister of Sarah Andriani, Patricia Rackleff and Debra Hemphill.
Visiting 2-5 and 7-9 PM Friday, Cassidy Funeral Home, 156 Willis Ave.,
Mineola. Funeral Mass 9:45 AM Saturday, Corpus Christi Church. Entombment Holy
Rood Cemetery. Memorials to: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York,
NY would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Cersosimo, Michael
CERSOSIMO-Michael, on May 23, 2005. Husband of Donna. Loving father of
Kaitlynn, Jennifer and Joseph Donohue. Dear brother of Joseph and James Jr.
Beloved son of James and Dorothy. Cherished uncle of Fiona-Lise, Dominic,
Steven and Rachel. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 79PM at the
Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY (at city
line). Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday 9:45AM at Our Lady of the Snows RC
Church. Cremation, Fresh Pond Crematory.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Corso, Lucy
CORSO-Lucy. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Joseph and
Jerome. Dear grandmother of five and great grandmother of one. Reposing at
Village Chapels, Inc., 67-67 Elliot Ave., Middle Village, NY. Mass of
Christian Burial, Saturday, 10:15AM at Our Lady of Hope RC Church. Interment
Cypress Hills Cemetery. Visiting Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Davis, Glenn C.
DAVIS-Glenn C., on May 25, 2005 at the age of 25, of Port Jefferson, NY. He
worked with the developmentally challenged. Loving son of Glenn T. Davis and
Karen Rueck. Dear brother of Jeffery. Loving nephew to Bruce, Barbara, Robert,
Lori and Robert. Cherished grandson of Carol and Donald Cass. Reposing at O.B.
Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Hwy. (Rt. 347), Port Jefferson Sta., LI.
Visiting, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass Tuesday 9:45AM at
St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Dawson Jr., John J.
DAWSON-John J., Jr., age 72 of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on May 25, 2005.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan Marie Dawson of Boynton Beach, FL; son,
John J. Dawson III of Patchogue, NY; sisters, Patricia Lowe, Doris Dawson and
Shelia Nemia; brothers, William Dawson and Gerard Dawson; and seven
grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Brother Peter Dawson O.S.F.
The family will be receiving friends Tuesday, May 31, 2005 from 11:00 AM to 12
Noon with a memorial service at 12 Noon at Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, 745 NE
6th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Flynn, Dorothy G.
FLYNN-Dorothy G., on May 26, 2005, of Floral Park, NY. Beloved wife of the
late John. Loving mother of Kathleen McGeough, Maureen Valenti, William and
John Patrick Flynn. Dear sister of Donald E. Cook. Cherished grandmother of
William, Matthew, Brian, Patrick, Sean and Christie. Friends may call Friday,
2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Ave.,
Floral Park, NY (at RR Plaza). Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, 9 AM at Our
Lady of Victory R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations to AHRC Floral Park Auxiliary, 276 Carnation Avenue, Floral
Park, NY 11001.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Hall, James William (Memoriam)
JAMES WILLIAM HALL
5/27/1970 - 10/04/1998
Always in Our Hearts,
Dad, Mom, Bridget, Wayne, Marie,
Nicholas and all those who,
loved you so much.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Hicks, Harry L.
HICKS-Harry L., age 77 on May 25, 2005 of Syosset, N.Y. Beloved husband of
Margaret. Loving father of Catherine. Cherished grandfather of Melissa and
April. Fond brother of Gary, Dick, Kenny, Robert and loving uncle of many
nieces and nephews. Proud veteran of World War II and Korea. Retired
supervisor of Grumman Aerospace. Family will receive friends at the Francis P.
Devine Funeral Home, 239 South Street Oyster Bay, N.Y. on Friday 3-5 PM and
7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Hydek, Margaret A.
HYDEK-Margaret A. of Hicksville on May 26, 2005 (Retired Verizon
Communications). Beloved wife of William. Loving mother of William (Mary),
Charles (Mimi) and John. Cherished grandmother of Amelia and Genevieve.
Devoted sister of Elizabeth Gona. Treasured aunt of Elizabeth Mulholland and
Michael Gona. Cremation private. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the
Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Hicksville Chapel.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

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.

Klein, Maryanne
KLEIN-Maryanne, 54, died unexpectedly on May 23, 2005 of complications related
to asthma. Maryanne was born in the Bronx, NY and grew up in Farmingdale, LI.
Maryanne "Missy", as she was known, loved music and while at Farmingdale High
School, performed in several productions. She went on to study voice at the
Crane School of Music at Potsdam State University and graduated in 1973. This
gift of music she shared with all throughout her life. Maryanne married Karl
Klein of Crolton, NY in 1993 and after a brief stay in upstate NY they moved
Saratoga area, where their daughter Allison was born and raised. Maryanne
taught music in various BOCES schools in the Saratoga area for close to 30
years. Maryanne and Karl Klein were divorced several years ago. Maryanne and
Emil Onzo, her partner for the last three years, lived in Ballston Spa. In
addition to her daughter Allison, Maryanne is survived by two brothers,
William Gerson of Holliston, MA and Thomas Gerson of Madison, CT.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Lomangino, Elaine Santa
LOMANGINO-Elaine Santa, 73, of Pembroke Pines, FL, formerly of Lloyd Harbor,
on May 24, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Cherished mother of Joan
(Anthony) Ribando, Charles (Robin), Elaine (Paul) Marro, Frances (Brian)
Calhoun, the late Bernadette and the late Michelle. Loving grandmother of
nine. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 2-5
and 7-9PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station.
Mass Wednesday, 9:45AM, St. Patrick's Church, Huntington. Entombment Pinelawn
Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
Center.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Nielsen, Ralph A.
NIELSEN-Ralph A., of Glen Head, LI, on May 26, 2005, age 62. Retired Locust
Valley High School Teacher and Golf Team Coach for 30 years. Beloved husband
of Joanne. Loving father of Donna Sita (Joseph, Jr.) and Brian. Proud
grandfather of Kristen. Friends may visit at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas,
Glen Cove, Friday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 74
Forest Avenue, Glen Cove, Saturday, 10 AM. Interment Private.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Osso, Pietro Antonio (Memoriam)
PIETRO ANTONIO OSSO
4/6/1974 - 5/26/2004
Dear Pete, It's a year today that you entered the Gates of Heaven. In a blink
of an eye, life has changed forever. The pain and anger is immeasurable. You
have given us so many good memories. The time we spent together, laughing and
doing fun things will be cherished in my heart forever. I wish that you were
here to be with your wife and your 3 little miracles. I wish that Mommy and
Daddy could see you again. I wish to have my brother back. Your children are
part of a wonderful love and your spirit shines through their bright smiles,
twinkled eyes and their laughter and they remind us all of how much you really
are near. Watch over your family and visit us in our dreams. Until we are
reunited again, with all of my heart,
Your Sister
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Poillon, Janice A.
POILLON-Janice A., 70, of W. Palm Beach, FL (formerly of Smithtown) on May 25,
2005. Beloved wife of Charles F. Cherished mother of Deborah (Thomas) Garrity,
Denise (George) Wright, Charles F. IV (Cindy) and Peter R. (Janet). Also
survived by 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Hawkins & Davis Funeral
Home, 17 Manor Rd., Smithtown, today, Friday, from 7-9PM. Funeral Service
Saturday 9:30AM at the funeral home. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Polese, Edward L.
POLESE-Edward L. of Lynbrook on May 25, 2005. Free and accepted Mason and
longtime member of the Elks New York Lodge #1 (formerly Lynbrook Elks Lodge
#1515). Beloved husband of the late Florence. Cherished brother of Lawrence
Polese and Grace Reinhold. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family
will receive friends today 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home ,
Inc., 34 Hempstead Ave (corner Peninsula Blvd.), Lynbrook. Masonic Service
7:30PM. Elks Fraternal Service 8:30PM. Funeral service Saturday 9:00AM Christ
Church, Hempstead Ave, (across from funeral home) Lynbrook. Interment Bound
Brook Cemetery, Bound Brook, NJ.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Punger, Virginia A.
PUNGER-Virginia A., of Rockville Centre on May 25, 2005. Loving daughter of
the late Capt. John C. and Margaret. Devoted sister of Joyce Shafer, Capt.
John C. Jr, Capt. Bruce D. and Cynthia Fleischer. Sister in law of David,
Barbara, Susan and Charles. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces
and grandnephews. Member of Cassiopeia O.E.S. Rockville Centre. Grand
Representative of Saskatchewan O.E.S. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 & 79PM at
Thomas A. Glynn & Son Funeral Home, 20 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre.
Religious Service Sunday 8PM conducted by Rev. Jeffrey Laustsen at Funeral
Home. In lieu of flowers donations to breast cancer research preferred.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Riis, Marilyn L.
RIIS-Marilyn L., 69, of Lutz, FL., formerly of Smithtown, NY., passed away
Friday, May 20, 2005. Preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Robert.
She is survived by her sons, James Riis, Richard Riis and his wife Sharon, and
Gary Riis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice in her
memory.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Saunders, Charles C. "Chuck"
SAUNDERS-Charles C. "Chuck," 74, of Lynbrook, NY, on May 26, 2005. Beloved
husband of Rosemary "Peg." Loving father of Patrice, Diane Girardi (Daniel),
and Charles. The family will receive friends Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at Perry
Funeral Home, Inc., 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 9:45
AM at Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church in Lynbrook. Interment at Calverton
National Cemetery, Calverton.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Shay, Tim (Memoriam)
TIM SHAY
12/1/1965 - 5/27/2002
This is your 3rd Anniversary in Heaven. You have a beautiful new nephew,
Braeden. Please watch over him, Dakota and Skylar. Tim, you are missed and
never forgotten. You will live forever in our hearts and memories.
We Love You, Mom & Family
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Thomas, Alfred (Hi-Yi)
THOMAS-Alfred (Hi-Yi) age 76, on May 25, 2005. Lifelong resident of Syosset,
NY. Beloved husband and best friend of Gloria. Devoted father of Karen (Jeff)
Woodward and James (Jean) Thomas. Adored grandfather of Kaylin and Kristin
Thomas and Sarah and Clayton Woodward. Fond brother of Albert and the late
Arthur, Richard and Robert. Interment of Ashes on Tuesday 1PM at Calverton
National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beney Funeral Home,
Syosset, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Torpe, George P.
TORPE-George P., on May 25, 2005. A lifelong resident of Manhasset since 1967.
Beloved husband of the late Monica. Devoted father of Jean Brovig, James and
George Torpe. Cherished grandfather of Kristina, Erik, Dea, Jennifer, George
Christopher, Amy, Michael, Matthew, Andrew and Jack, and dearest
great-grandfather to Stephan. Loving brother of Mildred. Fond father-in-law of
Chris, Ellen and Maura. Friends may call at the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home
Inc., 75 Mineola Ave., Roslyn Heights, Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass
Saturday 10:00AM St. Mary's R.C. Church, Manhasset. Entombment Holy Rood
Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations
be made in George's name to St. Francis Hospital and/or St. Mary's R.C.
Church, Manhasset.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

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.

Wolff, Fannye
WOLFF-Fannye on May 23, 2005. Loving mother of Harvey Wolff and Toby Klausner.
Cherished grandmother of four, great grandmother of seven. Services Friday
10AM at I.J. Morris Inc., 46 Greenwich Street, Hempstead. Interment Mt. Ararat
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.

Wurl, Walter G.
WURL-Walter G., 86, Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Roslyn Heights, NY, on May
23, 2005, was a resident of New York for 67 years. A former Sous Cook at
Waldorf Astoria, worked at Blue Spruce Inn, Roslyn, for 17 years and co-owned
Copper Pan Rest, Williston Park, for 10 years. Executive Chef at Woodmere
Country Club, Woodmere, L.I. Member of Culinary Chefs Assoc. and Brookville
Country Club. Survived by his wife Pauline; daughters, Walli Lawson, Daytona
Beach, FL, and Joy Wurl, Port Washington, N.Y.; grandson, Walter. Donations
may be made to the Diabetes Assoc. Woodward Funeral Home, Holly Hill, FL, in
charge.
Published in Newsday on 5/27/2005.