OBITS: Newsday 3 Oct 2005; Melville, Suffolk co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Newsday http://www.newsday.com Atkinson Sr., Thomas F. ATKINSON-Thomas F. (Sr.) of Hauppauge, NY, formerly of South Ozone Park, NY on October 2, 2005, in his 80th year. Marine Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee McHugh). Loving father of Mary Moore, Daniel, William, Thomas, Denise Joyce and Diane Phalen. Cherished grandfather of 12. Reposing Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Road (Rte. 111), Hauppauge, NY, where a religious service will be held Tuesday. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 9:45 AM at St. Thomas More R.C. Church, Hauppauge. Interment following, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Bodendorf Jr., Charles J. BODENDORF-Charles J. Jr., age 77, of Port Washington, on October 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father Theresa Aloisio (John), Jennifer Bonn (Dane), Charles III (Susan) and Richard (Christine). Adored grandfather of Brian, Peter, Jason, Jered, Juliette, Charles IV, Amanda, Thomas and James. Dear brother of the late Robert. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main Street, Port Washington, NY, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday 9:30 AM at St. Peter of Alcantara R.C. Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Burton, Mortimer E. BURTON-Mortimer E. of Levittown on October 1, 2005 in his 88th year. (50 year member of Levittown Community Church). Loving husband of Ethel (nee Draper). Beloved father of Joanne R. McNally (Kevin) and Gregg (Lynn). Cherished grandfather of Erin, Christopher, Kimberly and Erik. Friends may call Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Turnpike (2 blocks east of the Wantagh Pkwy.). Religious service, Monday 7:30 PM, Rev. Dr. Theodore S. Grant officiating. Funeral, Tuesday 9:30 AM. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Levittown Community Church or LI Greenbelt Trail Conference, PO Box 5636, Hauppauge, NY 11788 in Mortimer's memory would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Carpentier, Alfred CARPENTIER-Alfred of East Meadow on September 30, 2005 in his 80 th year. US Naval Veteran of WWII. Past Commissioner and Life Member of the East Meadow Little League. Thirty year member of the East Meadow Kiwanis Club. Beloved husband of 52 years to Eva (nee Andersen). Devoted father of Robert (Cindy), Glenn and Gary (Katja). Proud grandfather of Robert, Andrew and Alexander. Dear brother of Inez Simonetti. Family will receive friends at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 445 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass, Thursday 9:45 AM, St. Raphael's Church. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Donations may be made to the LIL Memorial Endowment Fund/Alfred Carpentier, 131 Brookville Rd., Brookville, NY 11545. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Donahue, Norma Jean DONAHUE-Norma Jean of Kings Park, NY on October 2, 2005. Beloved wife of John R. Loving mother of Susan Herzog and John N. Cherished grandmother of five. Dear sister of Doris Romano. Reposing at Clayton Funeral Home, Inc., 25 Meadow Road (corner of Indian Head Rd.), Kings Park, until Wednesday when a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 AM, St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Kings Park. Interment will take place on Thursday at Albany Rural Cemetery. Visiting today and Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Suffolk County, One Comac Loop, Suite 1A1, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Ferrari, Phyllis Anne (Memoriam) PHYLLIS ANNE FERRARI Dear Mommy-kins, Happy 60th Birthday. I know you're dancing with Angels and watching over us from Heaven. We all Love and Miss you. Love, Annie and your loving Family. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. FitzPatrick, Marie L. FitzPATRICK-Marie L., on September 28, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Former teacher, Oceanside School District. Beloved mother of Walter, Jeanne FitzPatrick and Maureen Stasichin. Also survived by two sisters, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, on Monday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass, 10:30 AM, Tuesday, St. Raymond's R.C. Church, East Rockaway. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Gaddis, Patricia J. GADDIS-Patricia J. on October 1, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Arthur F. Cherished daughter of Leo E. McQuillen and the late Mildred. Loving mother of Patricia and John Hogan, Arthur and Janie, Paul, Maureen and Nick Romano and Kathleen and Buddy Hauser. Cherished grandmother of Christine and Michael Hogan, Emily, Conner and Brendan Gaddis, Nicole, Tim and Emma Romano, Joshua and Amanda Gaddis, Edward, James, Brian, Sarah and Stephen Hauser. Dear sister of Mildred Huza, Jean Carr and Leo McQuillen Jr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Road. Visiting hours, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, St. Dominic's R.C. Church, Oyster Bay. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Giancontieri, Louis M. (Memoriam) LOUIS M. GIANCONTIERI 7/2/1984 - 10/3/2004 We little knew that mornng that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. One year as our Angel looking over us, miss you more than anyone can imagine. Love U Always & Forever, Mom, Dad, Marisa & Christina, Grandma, Papa, Nany & Family Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Giancontieri, Louis Mark (Memoriam) LOUIS MARK GIANCONTIERI 1st ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN You will always be in our hearts. We miss your beautiful smile, your unique laugh, everything about you. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. The Lafata Family Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Johnston, Michael W. JOHNSTON-Michael W., of West Babylon on October 1, 2005. Loving husband of Nina. Devoted father of Kristina, Melanie, Michael Jr. and Danielle. Cherished grandfather of Leah. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Johnston's Wellwood Funeral Home, 305 N. Wellwood Ave., (« mile south of Sunrise Hwy). Funeral service Tuesday 8PM. Cremation private. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Kennedy, John J. KENNEDY-John J. on October 1, 2005 of Manhasset. Beloved husband of Alma Rose. Loving father of four and grandfather. Cherished son of Catherine Ryan. Brother of Martin Kennedy. Fourth degree Knights of Columbus and American Legion. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, Tuesday and Wednesday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:15 AM, St. Mary's R.C. Church, Manhasset. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Leonard, George T. LEONARD-George T., age 67, formerly of Rockville Centre, Long Island. Beloved husband of Kathleen "Kay" (nee Maloney). Dearest father of Jeanne (Robert) Coughlin, George T. (Kathleen) Leonard, Jr. and Dennis M. (Susan) Leonard. Dear grandfather of Kathleen, Thomas, Grace, Lily, Audrey and Seamus. Brother of Maureen (Tom) Mulloy, Eleanor (Paul) Novak, Virginia (Tom) Murphy and the late Thomas (Jean) Leonard. All Funeral Services in Cleveland, Ohio. Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Mentor, Ohio. 1-800-228-4195. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. LoBello, Michael Anthony LoBELLO-Michael Anthony, of Islip Terrace, LI, on October 1, 2005. Beloved son of Anthony and Marcianne LoBello. Loving brother of Nicholas and Gregory. Cherished grandson of Marion LoBello and Florence Calak. Dear nephew of Charles and Judith Calak, Peter and Kerry LoBello, Joseph and Jean LoBello and Fred and Vicki LoBello. Adored by several cousins and friends. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (« mile west of the SS Parkway, exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church, Islip Terrace, LI, Thursday 9:30 AM. Cremation to follow. Visiting Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Melsom, Agnes M. MELSOM-Agnes M., age 87 of Lake Ronkonkoma, on October 2, 2005. Beloved wife of Olaf. Loving mother of Karen Garcia, Gary Melsom, Geralyn Ruddick, Rosemary Kessler and Stephen Melsom. Adored grandfather of fourteen and great-grandfather of twelve. Reposing at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville, Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 10 AM at St. Lawrence R.C. Church, Sayville, LI. Interment VA National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. Donations to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity Helping Hands Club, Lackawanna, NY 14218 would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Omara, James Patrick OMARA-James Patrick, age 59, suddenly on September 29, 2005 in Gorbsbridge Kilkenney, Ireland. Devoted husband of Marjorie (nee McLoughlin). Loving father of Philip and Heather. Cherished grandfather of Trevor, Conor and Kathleen. Brother to Phyllis Francois, John Kevin, Patricia Wakefield and Kevin Michael. Memorial Service in Gorbsbridge Wednesday, October 5th. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Pelkonen, Allan PELKONEN-Allan on October 2, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Jean King, John and Allan Pelkonen. Cherished grandfather of Gillian, Daniella, Alison and Max. Dear brother of Audrey Crawford. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Road. Visting hours, Monday, 2-5 PM only and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, St. Edward Confessor R.C. Church. Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay Shore. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Pomatico, Louis (Memoriam) LOUIS POMATICO You left us 7 years ago, but you'll always be in our hearts. Loving Children, Grandchildren, Joey, Fifi, and Marietta Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Pomatico, Sara (Memoriam) SARA POMATICO 75th Birthday In Heaven Forever Young, Forever Beautiful, Forever In Our Hearts. Loving Children, Grandchildren, Sisters, and Brother Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Robson, Jennie ROBSON-Jennie of Glen Cove on October 1, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Jac, Bill, Kenneth, and James. Dear sister of Charles, Tessie and Helen. Loving grandmother of four. The family will receive friends Monday, 7-9 PM and Tuesday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen St., Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at the Church of St Patrick, Wednesday 10 AM. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to AHRC. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Scalamandre Jr., Joseph L. SCALAMANDRE-Joseph L. Jr., of Oceanside, suddenly on October 1, 2005. Vice President Scalamandre Construction. Devoted husband of Renee. Loving father of Richard and Paulette. Beloved son of Joseph and the late Carolee. Dear brother of Peter and Jill Clark. Family will receive friends at Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (corner So. Ocean Ave.), Freeport. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 9:30 AM, Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Visiting, Monday and Tuesday, 2:30-4:30 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions to 1 in 9 Breast Cancer, PO Box 729, Baldwin, NY 11510 would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005. Zlock, Josephine ZLOCK-Josephine on October 2, 2005 of Miller Place, LI. Formerly of Bayside, Queens. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Leanora Schaefer, Leonard Mirabile, Annette Merring, Ronald Mirabile and Linda Albert. Devoted grandmother of 15 and greatgrandmother of five. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway (Rte 347), Port Jefferson Station, LI. Visitation, Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 10 AM at St. Louis de Montfort R.C. Church. Interment, St. John's Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/3/2005.