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Balaker, Gerard R.
BALAKER-Gerard R., of St. James, NY, on May 29, 2005, in his 58th year.
(Retired HM2 USN). Beloved husband of Lucia. Loving father of Renee Balaker,
Laurie Hopkins, Gerard Balaker, and father-in-law of James Hopkins. Devoted
son of Bernard and the late Ursula Balaker. Dear brother of Bernadette
Radovan. Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Jenna & Alexander. Reposing Moloney's
Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Road (Route 111), Hauppauge, where
Religious Services will be held 8pm, Thursday. Funeral Mass, 11am, Friday, at
Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church, St. James, N.Y. Interment following at
Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting Wednesday & Thursday,
2-4, 7-9pm
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Boyce, Clara V.
BOYCE-Clara V., of Bellport, on May 28, 2005. Beloved wife of the late George.
Devoted mother of Keith, Susan LiCausi and Douglas. Dear mother-in-law of
Dominick LiCausi and Lisa Boyce. Loving grandmother of Adrienne Wunsch, Leah,
Brian, and Carolyn. Visiting, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Lucia & Orlando
Funeral Home, 326 East Main Street, Patchogue. Services, Tuesday, 8 PM. at the
Funeral Home. Interment, Wednesay, 11 AM, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Bruno, Ernest Peter
BRUNO-Ernest Peter, of Bethpage (formerly of Farmingdale), on May 29, 2005.
(Former Union Delegate of Plumbers Local 200). Beloved husband of Jo Ann.
Devoted father and father-in-law of Debra & Michael Ladenheim and Denise Bruno
& Barry Zaglin. Loving brother of Julie Coppola and Natalie Da Rold. Cherished
grandfather of Peter and Grace. Mr. Bruno was a proud Korean War veteran. The
family will receive friends Wednesday, 2-5 and 79:30 PM, at the McCourt &
Trudden Funeral Home, Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass,
Thursday, at St. Martin of Tours R. C. Church, Bethpage. Interment, Calverton
National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer
Society would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

D'Amico, Marilyn S.
D'AMICO-Marilyn S., of Farmingdale, N.Y., on May 29, 2005. Beloved wife of
Ray. Loving mother of Geraldine and Raymond. Dear grandmother of Liz and Todd,
and great-grandmother of Corey, Madison, and Jillian. Reposing, Wantagh Abbey,
Inc. Funeral Home, 3374 Park Ave., Wantagh, N.Y., Tuesday, 7-9 PM, Wednesday,
2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Massapequa
Park, Thursday, 10:45 AM.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Dattner, Arthur F.
DATTNER-Arthur F. of Holbrook, NY on May 26, 2005 in his 88th year. Decorated
WWII Veteran. Retired U.S. Navy and Grumman Aerospace. Beloved husband of the
late Marion. Dear brother of Robert and Roland. Cherished uncle of many nieces
and nephews. Reposing Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake
Ronkonkoma, NY where a religious service will be held Thursday evening.
Funeral Mass Friday 10 AM St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY.
Interment following Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting
Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Dovner, Arlene C.
DOVNER-Arlene C., of Syosset, N.Y., on May 29, 2005. Beloved mother of Karen
(Thomas) and Kelly (Sam). Adoring grandmother of Jaime and Jessica. Loving
sister of Lynn and Geraldine (Paul). Also survived by many nieces, nephews,
and friends. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry
Hill Road, Wednesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday, St. Edward
Confessor Church, 205 Jackson Avenue, Syosset. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery,
Brooklyn, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arthritis Foundation, 501
Walt Whitman Road, Melville, N.Y. 11747, would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Dulis, August T.
DULIS-August T. of No. Merrick on May 29, 2005. Beloved husband of the late
Constance. Devoted father of Christine (Teena) Shea (Patrick) and Andrew
(Louise). Loving grandfather of Tina Connors (Tim) and Connie Leone (Jerry).
Dear great grandfather of Sean, Patrick, Brianne and Jake. Special friend to
Marlene Rubino. Funeral Wednesday 10AM from Bellmore Funeral Home Inc.
Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Published in Newsday from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005.

Edge, Virginia
EDGE-Virginia, of Central Islip, N.Y., on May 30, 2005, in her 81st year.
Beloved wife of the late Edward, Jr. Loving mother of Edward Edge III and
Janice Cascio. Dear sister of Warren Fandrey. Cherished grandmother of Hope,
Michelle, Caitlin, and Eddie, great-grandmother of Jaice. Reposing, Moloney's
Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Road (Route 111), Hauppauge. Prayer
Service, 9 PM, Wednesday. Cremation private, NassauSuffolk Crematory, Lake
Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Visiting Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Gapinski, Italia
GAPINSKI-Italia, of Copiague, on May 28, 2005. Beloved wife of Michael
Gapinski. Devoted mother of Anthony Gapinski. Dear sister of Stella, Rocco,
and Richard. Proud and cherished grandmother of Toni Ann Cigliano (Thomas),
Christine Weinfeld (Jason), and Laurie Falconetti (Christopher).
Great-grandmother of four. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage
Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 mile north of Southern State Parkway, Exit
29). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. William the Abbot
R.C. Church, Seaford, Thursday, 10 AM. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery,
Farmingdale, L.I. Visiting Tuesday 7-9:30 PM, Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Giarrizzo, Salvatore (Memoriam)
SALVATORE LAWRENCE
GIARRIZZO
May 31, 1923 - June 21, 2004
Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven.
Tragically taken from us June 21st, 2004. Our only hope is that you found the
peace you did not have here. You will always be in
our thoughts and prayers.
Your Beloved Wife Grace,
Children, Grandchildren &
Great-Grandchildren
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Greco, Charles Joseph
GRECO-Charles Joseph, 85-year resident of Farmingdale, joined his beloved Mary
on May 28, 2005. Past Grand Knight of the Farmingdale Knights of Columbus
Council 2204 and member of the Fourth Degree. Retired Grummanite and member of
many St. Kilian Church organizations. Loving father of Marie Elena and Ron
Short and Louis and Barbara. Cherished brother of Stella Lepera, Jennie
Safford and Vincent. Predeceased by his sisters, Tessie Gabriel, Rita Lund,
and brother Louis. Beloved grandfather of Janet, Lisa, Candace, Timothy, Erin
and Annie. Great-grandfather of Brianna, Julia, Caden, Kyle, Robert, Sarah,
Cassie, T.J., Chris, Sean, Ailise, Meagan, and Little Louis. Reposing,
Wednesday, 7-9:30 PM, and Thursday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, at the Arthur F. White
Funeral Home, 315 Conklin St., Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735. Funeral Mass, Friday,
9:45 AM, at St. Kilian R.C. Church. Interment to follow at St. Charles
Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to the
American Diabetes Association, or American Heart Association.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Guzzardi, Salvatore
GUZZARDI-Salvatore, on May 26, 2005, age 74. Devoted husband of the late
Marie. Loving father of Steven, Andrew, and the late Robert. Beloved
father-in-law of Grace and Dawn. Cherished grandfather of Anthony and
Antonina. Caring great-grandfather of Tyler. He is also survived by his
brothers, Raymond, Joseph, Johnny, and his sister, Theresa Leone. Visiting
Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, Mangano Funeral Home, Inc., 1701
Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:15 AM, SS. Cyril &
Methodius R.C. Church. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, East
Farmingdale, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Ianora, Lena M. (Lee)
IANORA-Lena M. (Lee), of Roslyn, N.Y., on May 26, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late Alfred. Devoted mother of Maria Ferragamo and her husband, Michael, and
the late Alfred, Jr. Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and adored
great-grandmother to 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Jean, Caroline,
Rose, Vera, and to her deceased brothers, Anthony, Carmine, and William. A
Funeral Mass was offered for Lena at St. Aidan's R.C. Church, Williston Park,
N.Y., on Saturday, May 28, 2005.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Lardner, James W.
LARDNER-James W. on May 28, 2005. (Former principal of St. Teresa of Avila
Boys School, Brooklyn, Brother Aidan, CFX. Former Guidance Counselor of Holy
Family Diocesan H.S., South Huntington). Beloved husband of Sheila (nee
Melley). Devoted father of Thomas, Mark, Kevin and the late Brian. Proud
grandfather of Sadie. Fond brother-in-law and uncle to many nieces and
nephews. Survived by brother Richard and sister Denise. Predeceased by
brothers John and Thomas. Family will receive friends at Chapey & Sons Funeral
Home, 20 Hicksville Road, Bethpage (exit 29, Route 107, one mile north of the
Southern State Parkway), Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4:30 and 79:30 PM. Mass
of Christian Burial, Thursday 9:45 AM at Maria Regina R.C. Church. Interment
to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to Xavarian Brothers USA Inc., Xavarian Brothers Generalate, 4409 Frederick
Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229 and the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood Road,
Brentwood, NY 11717.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Levy, Thelma E.
LEVY-Thelma E., of Massapequa, on May 26, 2005, formerly of Kingston, Jamaica.
Beloved wife of the late Edgar. Loving mother of Norman, Michael (Maxine), and
the late Alvin. Also survived by nine loving grandchildren, ten
great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Reposing, D'Andrea
Bros. Funeral Home, 99 Oak Street, Copiague. Visitation, Wednesday, 2-4:30 and
7-9:30 PM. Religious Service at Funeral Home, Thursday, 10 AM, followed by
interment, Amityville Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Loscalzo, Concetta (Memoriam)
CONCETTA LOSCALZO
3/1/1925 - 5/31/1974
Mom, It's been 31 years and I still
ask myself why. There is not a
minute that goes by that you are
not missed. You are forever in our
thoughts and hearts. You would be
so proud of your children and
grandchildren and newly great-
grandchildren, Ian and Julia Marie.
Love, Your daughter Rosanna
and Family
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Mattaboni, Gene D.
MATTABONI-Gene D., 36, of Dingman's Ferry, Pa., formerly of Coram, N.Y., died
Saturday, May 28, 2005, at home. He was a Social Director for Cesar's Resorts,
Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa. The son of Louis J. and Edith (Quigley) Mattaboni, he
was born on March 14, 1969 in Bronx, N.Y. He was married to Jeanne McBurney
Mattaboni on May 10, 1997. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Edith
Mattaboni of Milford, Pa.; daughter, Kayla, and son, T.J. Mattaboni; brother,
John Mattaboni of Deer Park, N.Y.; and two sisters, Lois Mattaboni of
Stamford, Conn., and Jennifer Palazzo of Port Jefferson, N.Y. Memorial
Services will be held at the Meadow Club, Route 112, Port Jefferson Station,
N.Y., on Friday, June 3, 2005, at 1 PM.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Meek, Barbara
MEEK-Barbara "Ethel," of Glen Cove, L.I., on May 29, 2005, age 97. Beloved
mother of Ross (Mimi) and the late Richard. Loving sister of Evelyn Grimm and
the late F. Walton Schmidt. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation at
the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, Wednesday, 3-6 PM. Mass, St.
Patrick R.C. Church, Thursday, 10 AM. Interment, All Saints Cemetery, Great
Neck, NY.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Mulligan Sr., Joseph E.
MULLIGAN-Joseph E., Sr., on May 28, 2005. Retired Local 5, Boiler Makers.
Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Oelschlager). Loving father of Joseph,
Jr., Marjorie, George, and Ellen. Proud grandfather of seven grandchildren.
Family will receive friends at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 61-40 Woodhaven
Blvd., Rego Park, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 AM, at
Ascension R.C. Church. Interment, All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village.
Donations may be made to the American Lung Assn.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Rapisarda, Florence
RAPISARDA-Florence of North Valley Stream on May 29, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late Anthony. Dear mother of Ray and Suzanne. Reposing at the Krauss Funeral
Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, this evening 7-9:30 PM and
Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass Thursday 10:45 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes RC
Church, Malverne. She will always be in our hearts and on our minds. The
family requests donations be made to Alzheimer's Research in lieu of flowers.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Spinelli, Joe (Memoriam)
JOE SPINELLI
First Anniversary in Heaven
3/29/33 - 5/31/04
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say good-bye,
You were gone before we knew it,
and only God knows why.
"Forever in our Hearts."
Love forever, Blanche,
Children and Grandchildren
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Stoker, John Wiliiam (Memoriam)
JOHN WILIIAM STOKER
June 14, 1978 - May 31, 2000
5th Anniversary in Heaven

Five years have passed and time still makes no sense of that day. I know that
you are gone in my mind, I just have a hard time telling it to my heart. You
were always there when we needed you. No job too great or small. With willing
hands and a loving heart for us you did it all. Oh dear God, I wish I had my
John back.
Heartbroken and Missing You
Our Very Special Son,
Mom, James, Buddy and Dad
and All Who Loved You
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Upright, Carleton B.
UPRIGHT-Carleton B., Ed.D., of Glen Cove, formerly of Bayville, L.I., on May
27, 2005. Husband of Viola and the late Elizabeth (nee Dayton). Father of Joan
Upshaw (Bob) of Boca Raton, Fla., Nancy Barry of Bayville, and Judith Upright
of Locust Valley. Grandfather of Rob Upshaw (Nikki) and Alex Barry (Denise).
Greatgrandfather of Alexandra and Connor Upshaw, stepfather of Edward
Kizenberger (Celeste) of Stony Brook, stepgrandfather of Eddie and Jerry
Kizenberger. Carl was a veteran of World War II and received the French Croix
de Guerre. He was a School Principal in Miller Place, Medford, Bayville, and
East Norwich; Assistant Superintendent of Locust Valley School District. Carl
taught at Hofstra, St. John's University and University of Scranton. He was a
member of Bayville Village Church, American Legion, Bayville Historian and on
the Board of Visiting Nurses of Oyster Bay. Memorial Service at the Village
Church, 9 Mountain Ave., Bayville, Saturday, 11 AM. Arrangements by the
Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, L.I. Family requests donations to
Bayville Village Church, or Visiting Nurses of Oyster Bay, 193 South St.,
Oyster Bay, NY 11771.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Vinicombe, Jeanne Marie
VINICOMBE-Jeanne Marie, 74, of West Trenton, N.J., passed away Sunday, May 22,
2005, in Paris, France, while vacationing. Born in Jersey City, N.J., and
formerly of Long Island, N.Y., she resided in West Trenton for the past 7
years. She was an Administrator for Fine Arts Department at Stony Brook
University in New York. She was a graduate of Snyder High School in Jersey
City, graduate of SUNY at Stony Brook University in N.Y. She was an avid
antique collector, a devoted animal lover and she was a sophisticated
traveler. She is daughter of the late Maude Skinner Geiger. Sister of the late
Alberta Borsky and William Geiger, and Lorraine Hill. She is survived by two
daughters and one son-in-law, Pamela Jeanne V'Combe of West Trenton, Lynne
Frances and Brian Charlesworth of Fellbeck, England; two nephews, Jerome and
James Hill. Funeral Services will be Thursday morning at 12 PM, at the Ewing
Cemetery Chapel located on Scotch Road in Ewing, N.J. Burial will be private.
Calling hours will be Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM at the M. William Murphy
Funeral Home, 935 Parkway Ave., in Ewing, and Thursday morning from 11:30 AM
until time of Service at the Ewing Cemetery Chapel. Floral bouquets are
welcome, and donations in her name may be made to the ASPCA, East 92nd St.,
New York, NY 10128, or www.aspca.org.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Williams Sr., Richard J.
WILLIAMS-Richard J., Sr., suddenly on May 29, 2005. Devoted husband of Ann
(nee Scandiffio). Beloved father of Richard, Jr. (Cindy) and Angela Oppenheim
(Todd). Dear grandpa of Ashlee Ann and Adam Thomas. Loving brother of Janet
and Carol. The family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-5 and 7-9
PM, at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park. Funeral
Mass, Thursday, at St. Brigid's R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Wrba, Melissa (Memoriam)
MELISSA WRBA
6/15/67 - 5/31/03
SECOND YEAR IN HEAVEN
The love and care you gave us will
never be forgotten. We miss you
and love you more than you
will ever know.
Love Always and Forever,
Scott, Scotty and Regina
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.

Zindman, Morris Murray
ZINDMAN-Morris Murray, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2005. Murray is
survived by Sylvia Solomonson Zindman, his loving wife of 62 years; his two
daughters, Elaine Zindman and Dale Kolenberg; his son, Alan Zindman; his three
grandchildren, Ethan, Sara and Jared Kolenberg; his brother and sister-in-law,
Freddy and Dorothy Zindman, and several nieces and nephews. Murray was born in
Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1924 to Russian immigrants Esther and David Zindman. He
owned several successful businesses throughout his lifetime. He and Sylvia
raised their family in Oceanside, N.Y., and lived there until 2003, when they
retired to Delray Beach, Fla. Murray was an active community volunteer,
including many years of service as Chancellor Commander of South Nassau Lodge
No. 770, Knights of Pythias. He was awarded an honorary life membership by the
Lodge in 2003. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, memorial contributions may
be made in Murray's honor to South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside,
N.Y. For more information, call 516-632-3914. Funeral Services will be held
Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at 1 PM, at Gutterman's Funeral Home, 175 Long Beach
Road, Rockville Centre, N.Y. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park &
Cemetery, Pinelawn Road, Farmingdale, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 5/31/2005.