OBITS: Newsday 29 May 2005; Melville, Suffolk co., New York

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Amrhein, Bertha Scholz
AMRHEIN-Bertha Scholz, 99, of Renton, Wash., passed away, Wednesday morning,
May 25, 2005, at her daughter's home in Renton, Wash., where she had been
residing. She was born December 1, 1905, in New York City, to the late Max and
Marie Scholz. She spent her early years in New York City and East Hampton,
N.Y., before moving with her family to Queens Village in the early 1920's when
her parents opened the Queens Village Bakery. After marriage, she continued to
reside in Queens Village until the mid1980's when she moved to Amityville,
N.Y., to be with her daughter. Later she moved with her daughter and her
family to Renton, Wash., where she had lived since. Bertha was a graduate of
New York University, School of Commerce. For most of her life she remained a
homemaker, devoted to her husband, her children, grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Queens
Village. Bertha was a great lover of cats whom she adored, and who adored her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George, and her sister
Edna Sanger. She is survived by her son Alan and daughter-in-law Carolyn
Amrhein of Fresno, Calif., daughter Phyllis and son-in-law Richard Albrecht of
Renton, Wash., grandchildren Wade Amrhein, Rondi Amrhein and Brian Amrhein of
Fresno, Calif., Major James Albrecht of Tucson, Ariz., and Jennifer Anderson
of Sumner, Wash.; great-grandchildren Jack, Sharon and Amy Anderson of Sumner,
Wash. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Renton, Wash.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Baronek, Marion
BARONEK-Marion, age 69, of Oakdale, on May 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Robert. Loving mother of Deborah (Charles) Grimes, Denise (Danny) Mullins, and
Robert. Fond sister of Lawrence, Raymond, Harold, and Adele. Adored
grandmother of Nicole, Desiree, and Darcee. Reposing at the Raynor & D'Andrea
Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville, Monday, 24:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
Religious Service, Tuesday, 10 AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment, Pinelawn
Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Bordonaro, Joseph
BORDONARO-Joseph, of North Massapequa, on May 28, 2005, after a brief illness
at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Arlene of 52 years. Loving father of
Joseph (Rona), Paul (Marianne), Steven, Robert (Lynne), and Donna Leto (Ben).
Cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren. Loving brother of Mary Schaffer
(Frank). Caring brother-in-law of John Fox (Joan) and Florence Duthie.
Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc. North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd.
(at Clark), Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Sunday and Monday from 2-4:30 and
7-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10:30 AM, at Maria Regina R.C.
Church. Interment to follow at L.I. National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

D'Abramo, Jean
D'ABRAMO-Jean, age 68, on May 26, 2005. Wife of the late Joseph; mother of
Camille Merchiore, Josephine Jarde, Angelo D'Abramo; sister of Patrina
D'Abramo; also survived by seven grandchildren. Wake Service, 8pm Tuesday,
Joseph A. Weber Funeral Home, 231 Hawkins Ave., Ronkonkoma, NY. Mass of
Christian Burial, Wednesday 9:30am, Church of the Resurrection, Farmingville,
NY. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Visiting, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9:30
pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Donovan, James T.
DONOVAN-James T., suddenly on May 27, 2005, of Lynbrook (formerly of
Malverne). Beloved father of James, Jr., Michael, Jeanine Wiese, Patrice
Kellenher, and the late Jacqueline. Loving brother of the late Joan Kennedy.
Cherished grandfather of Lindsey, Lauren, Erin, Charles, and William. Funeral
entrusted to the Malverne Funeral Home, Anthony J. Walsh & Son, Inc., 330
Hempstead Ave., Malverne, N.Y., Sunday, 7-9 PM, and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A
member of N.Y. Lodge #1 (formerly Lynbrook Elks Lodge #1515), and Saint Mary
Council K of C #2228, Hibernian and former Volunteer of the Malverne Fire
Dept. Fraternal Service, Monday, 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday,
10 AM, Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Malverne. Interment, Holy Rood
Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The
Society of Jesus N.Y. Province, 39 E. 83rd St., N.Y.C., N.Y. 10028.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Foley, Helen
FOLEY-Helen, of Manorville, on May 26, 2005. Veteran of WWII, USMC. Beloved
mother of William Foley, Judith Gill, Catherine Pica, Jane Foley and Ellen
McRae. Loving sister of Peter Fitzsimmons and Anna Hanson. Cherished
grandmother of seven and greatgrandmother of three. Reposing, Monday 2-4 and
7-9pm, Wesche Funeral Home Inc., 495 Main St., Center Moriches. Funeral Mass,
Tuesday 9:30am, St. John's RC Church, Center Moriches. Interment, Calverton
National Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made
in Helen's name to IGHL Foundation, 62 Pine St., East Moriches, NY 11940.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Fratepietro, Mark (Memoriam)
MARK FRATEPIETRO
February 21, 1947 - May 17, 2002
Happy 3rd Anniversary In Heaven
Our hearts ache for you, we miss you so much. You will always be our hero. We
go on to celebrate your life. We miss your courage, your strength and your
love. Your spirit will live in our hearts until we meet again. You are our
Special Guardian Angel
LOVE DONNA, JILL AND AIMEE
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Funfgeld, John F.
FUNFGELD-John F., lifelong resident of Hicksville, on May 27, 2005. Beloved
husband of Margaret (Peg) for 52 years. Loving father of Greg and his wife
Nanci, Paul, John and his wife Marisa, Debbie Wolfanger and her husband Bill,
Gary and his wife Michelle, Michael and his wife Christine, and Nancy Lagas
and her husband Paul. Dear brotherin-law of Madeline Small. Fond brother of
Robert and the late Harold. Also survived by 14 grandchildren. The family will
receive friends 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home
(Hicksville Chapel), 47 Jerusalem Ave. (corner of W. Marie Street). Church
Service at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 40 W. Nicholai Street,
Hicksville, Tuesday, 12 Noon. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers, contributions to the Trinity Lutheran School John and Margaret
Funfgeld Scholarship Fund, or the Good Shepherd Hospice, would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005.

Geyer, Adam
GEYER-Adam, of East Meadow, N.Y., on May 26, 2005. Beloved son of John and
Carol Geyer. Beloved brother of John Geyer, Jr., Samuel Fitzroy, Jason Fitzroy
and Heather Fitzroy. Beloved fiance of Lisa Brooks. Grandson of Dick and Alice
Geyer. Uncle of Michael and Tayla, and Sam, Jr. Reposing at Bellmore Funeral
Home, 2340 Jerusalem Ave., North Bellmore, Sunday, 7-9:30 PM, Monday, 24:30
and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Service, Monday, 8 PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Geyer, Marie V.
GEYER-Marie V., on May 27, 2005, 91 years of age, formerly of Largo, Florida.
Beloved wife of the late William. Devoted mother of William K., George R., and
Joan Marie Wendelboe. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 20
greatgrandchildren. Reposing at Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel
Avenue, Northport. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 11 AM, at St. Philip Neri Church,
Northport. Donations to the Make A Wish Foundation, 1 Comac Loop, Suite 1A,
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, in her memory would be appreciated. Visiting hours
Monday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Higgins, Gerald M. (Memoriam)
GERALD M. HIGGINS
Happy Birthday Daddy
Still Bustin' Em
Always Love You!
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Kehoe, John T.
KEHOE-John T. on May 26, 2005 of New Hyde Park, N.Y. Beloved husband of
Eileen. Loving father of Michael (Frances) and James. Beloved grandfather of
Nicole Erin. Loving uncle of Susan Sullivan, Elizabeth Cullen, Nancy Moore,
and Carol Chellman. Retired New York City Detective. Friends may visit Sunday
and Monday, 2-4:30 PM and 7-9:30PM, at New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506
Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday 11:30
AM, Holy Spirit R.C. Church, New Hyde Park, N.Y. Interment at Holy Rood
Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Lane, Catherine (Kay)
LANE-Catherine (Kay), on May 26, 2005, age 90 years. Beloved mother to Lois
(Paul) Danna, Joan Bauer and Nancy Lane. Loving grandmother to five
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, 2-5 and
7-9:30PM at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead
Tpke. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, St. Bernard's RC Church, 10AM.
Interment to follow at Pinelawn Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Majikas, Sister Elena
MAJIKAS-Sister Elena, O.P., was called to her eternal reward on Thursday, May
26, 2005. Wake: Tuesday, May 31, 2005, with Prayers at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Funeral: Wednesday, June 1st, with Morning Prayers at 10:10 AM. Liturgy at
10:30 AM. Wake and Mass at Queen of the Rosary Motherhouse, 555 Albany Avenue,
Amityville, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Maksym, John
MAKSYM-John J. WWII Veteran. Born in Jamaica Queens, NY, on May 25, 2005 in
his 80th year. Loving son of the late Jenny Maksym (Lazowski) and Konstanty
Maksym. Devoted brother of Anne Morone, deceased, Joseph S. Maksym, deceased,
Ted J. Maxim, deceased, Helen M. Golonka, Theresa M. Maksym, MM, Anthony
Maksym, Carl W. Maksym, Jeanette C. Rossback, Joan Maksym, deceased, and Mary
Maksym, deceased. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends Ann
Margaret and Richard Gonzalez. Reposing Roma Funeral Home, 539 William Floyd
Parkway, Shirley, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday
10:45AM St. John's RC Church, Center Moriches, NY. Interment Calverton
National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

McCornal, George
McCORNAL-George, of East Northport, N.Y., on May 27, 2005, at the age of 83.
Beloved husband of the late Nancy. Cherished father of Donna Rollins and her
twin sister Diane (Richard) Mikula. Reposing, Monday, 7-9 PM, at Commack
Abbey, Inc., 96 Commack Rd., Commack, N.Y. Funeral, Tuesday, 9 AM. Interment,
Commack Cemetery, Commack, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Moore Jr., Homer "Kenny" (Memoriam)
HOMER "KENNY" MOORE JR.
1/29/1937 - 5/30/2004

IN HONOR OF OUR DAD

Ilona, Debbie, Joe,
Gayle & Sherrie
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Mousis, George
MOUSIS-George, of Bay Shore, L.I., on May 27, 2005. Beloved husband of Aristea
Mousis. Devoted father of Jean and her husband, Jim DeLucca and Frenia and her
husband, Vincent Arena. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip
Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (¬ mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.).
Funeral Service to be held Wednesday, 10 AM, at St. John's Greek Orthodox
Church, Blue Point, L.I. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore, L.I. Visiting
Monday and Tuesday.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Piccininni, Sam
PICCININNI-Sam, of East Patchogue, age 78, on May 27, 2005. Ex-Chief of the
Hagerman Fire Department. Beloved husband of Helen. Devoted father of
Nicholas, Joseph, Jere, Connie Havens, and Stephen. Cherished fatherin-law of
Marietta, Dina, Mark, and Judy. Loving grandfather of Jenna, Joseph,
Catherine, Stephen, Samuel, Addrianna, and Emelia. Dear brother of Rose
Petruziello. Visiting Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at
the Lucia & Orlando Funeral Home, 326 E. Main St., Patchogue. Mass, Tuesday,
10 AM, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, East Patchogue. Interment, Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Pirog, Joseph M.
PIROG-Joseph M., age 88, of Trumbull, Conn., and formerly of West Hempstead,
L.I., a self-employed real estate appraiser, died on Thursday, May 26, 2005.
Born in Goshen, N.Y., on September 8, 1916, he was a son of the late Joseph
and Bronislawa Nowakowska Pirog and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr.
Pirog was a past President of the Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers
and a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the V.F.W. He was
predeceased by his wife, June Murphy Pirog, and a son, Thomas Pirog. Survivors
include a daughter, Lorraine Donnelly and her husband, Tom of Trumbull, and 4
grandchildren. Friends are invited to meet directly in St. Stephen Church,
6948 Main St., Trumbull, on Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at 11 AM for a Mass of
Christian Burial. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Holy
Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. There will be no calling hours. The Abriola
Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull, CT 06611, is in charge
of arrangements. A Memorial Mass celebrating his life will also be held on
Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at 11 AM in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, West
Hempstead. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American
Heart Association, or the American Cancer Society through the funeral home.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Reno, William J. (Memoriam)
WILLIAM J. RENO
05/29/25 - 12/22/04
Not a day goes by without thinking of you. I'll miss you always.
Your Loving Daughter
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Shakespeare, Fern M.
SHAKESPEARE-Fern M., on May 27, 2005. Beloved mother of the late Cynthia.
Cherished grandmother of Stephen Asaro. Loving sister of Susan Sexton (Bobby)
and Peter Ruh. Proud aunt of Tommy-Lee, Christian, and Samantha. Dear daughter
of the late Lillian and Peter Ruh. Reposing after 2 PM, Monday, at the Charles
J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (Exit 25N, S.S. Pkwy.), East
Meadow. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 10 AM, at Calvary Lutheran Church, East
Meadow. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, N.Y. Family will receive
friends Monday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.

Yocum, Rita C.
YOCUM-Rita C. of Corvallis, OR on May 25, 2005 at the age of 82. Formerly of
Wantagh, NY and Vandergrift, PA. Predeceased by her husband Richard C. Beloved
mother of Richard and Elizabeth Yocum, Barbara and Thomas Marcone, Jeanne and
Jeffrey Brundage and Joan Yocum. Loving grandmother of Kristen and James
Weeks, Matthew Yocum, Donald and Veronica Brundage, Kathryn Yocum and Karen
and Brandon Dineff. Great Grandmother of Nathanael Brundage and Lauren Weeks.
Cherished sister of Dorothy Schlosser, Anne and Charles Schierenberg, Arthur
and Julia Schlosser, Joseph and Phyllis Schlosser and Marie Lynch. Rita was
proud of her service as a former Navy Wave during WWII and as a Charter Member
of the Naval Ladies Auxiliary. Private viewing at the Boyd-Spencer Funeral
Home in Babylon, NY and interment at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY.
Memorial contributions in care of the American Diabetes Association,
1-800-342-2383.
Published in Newsday on 5/29/2005.