OBITS: Newsday 4 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 Antetomaso, Lydia (Memoriam) LYDIA ANTETOMASO First Anniversary In Heaven Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. We Love and Miss You, Tony Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Blake, Gladys G. BLAKE-Gladys G. of Williston Park L.I. on October 2, 2005. Member American Legion Post 144 Ladies Auxillary, St. Aidan's Rosary Society and Williston Park Senior Citizens. Beloved wife of James. Devoted mother of Lynn Machtel and her husband Dennis and Steven and his wife Stephanie. Loving grandmother of Dennis, Heather, Keith and Lauren. Dear sister of Edith Gold. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park NY. Funeral Mass Thursday 10AM Saint Aidan's R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gladys' memory to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Brauer Sr., Herbert J. BRAUER-Herbert J. Sr. on October 2, 2005 of Sands Point, NY. Loving husband of Jean. Caring father of Laura, William, the late Herb Jr., Kimberly, James and Christopher. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather. Loving brother of Eleanor, Arthur and the late Charles. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, Wednesday and Thursday, 3-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass 10AM Friday at St. Charles RC Church, Gardiner, NY. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Brown, Loretta C. BROWN-Loretta C. of Huntington Station on September 30, 2005. Loving wife of the late Donald. Beloved mother of Michael J. and Kathryn Marx. Cherished Grandmother of Rachel, Grace and Jack. Visitation Tuesday 2-5 & 7-9PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Sta. Mass Wednesday 9:30AM at St. Hugh's Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice House, 101 Laurel Road, East Northport. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. 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 from 10/3/2005 - 10/4/2005. Cassar, Deborah Ann (Memoriam) DEBORAH ANN CASSAR 10/10/1954 - 10/4/2004 1st Anniversary in Heaven A year has passed since God called you to his side. A year has passed and we all still cry. We think about the good times and all the love that we all shared. You left us so many loving memories, it still feels like you are here. Your love will be with us all forever. Love Rick, Richard, Jason and Ariel Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Chicorelli, Carmela (Tallarico) CHICORELLI-Carmela (nee Tallarico) of Valley Stream on October 2, 2005. Dearest wife of the late Dominic. Beloved mother of Marion Wipf and Nicholas Vaccaro. Dear sister of Mario Tallarico. Loving sister-in-law of Mildred Tallarico and Louis Chicorelli. Cherished grandmother of two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Reposing at the Edward F. Lieber Funeral Homes Inc., 266 N. Central Avenue, Valley Stream, N.Y. Visitation, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:30 am, at Holy Name of Mary R.C.Church. Interment, Saint Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Cymbalsky, Nancy Meliere (Memoriam) NANCY MELIERE CYMBALSKY 4/22/64 - 10/4/04 1st ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN A million times we've needed you, a million times we've cried, if love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, in our hearts you hold a place no one will ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, part of us went with you, the day God took you home. Mommy, you are my sunshine in the day and my stars at night! Every day!!! Gabrielle, Daddy and all your family and friends. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Eichler, Anna EICHLER-Anna of Hicksville, NY on October 3, 2005. Beloved wife of 57 years to William H. Loving mother of Annie Kelly (the late Brian), Paula Baron (the late Jeff), Caroline Hack (Bill), Georgette Horrigan (Joe), Catherine Dunn (John), and William Eichler. Cherished Nana of Brian Jr. (Jenn), Joseph, Meghan, Vicky, Gregory, Brett, Colin, Katie-Ann, Laura, Patrick, Timothy, and Ryan. Dear sister of Catherine Stender and Margaret Keane. Family and friends may visit Wednesday and Thursday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY. Funeral Mass, Friday 10 AM, at Holy Family R.C. Church, Hicksville, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Garcia, Josefina C. GARCIA-Josefina C. of Amityville, LI on October 2, 2005. Former employee of Brunswick Hospital Center. Beloved wife of the late Juan S. Loving aunt of Elba Cosme. Mrs Garcia is also survived by several other nieces, nephews, other family and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7:9:30 PM at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt 110), Amityville. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:30 AM St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Amityville. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Giaco, Ralph D. (Memoriam) RALPH D. GIACO October 4, 1925 May 24, 1986 Remembering you on your 80th birthday. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Your loving wife, Diana and daughters, Diane, Angela, MaryAnn and Johanna and family. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Holmberg, Lillian (Memoriam) LILLIAN HOLMBERG October 4, 1917 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM Love you till the end of time. Your Son Frank Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Kay, Laura KAY-Laura of St. James, LI, on September 28, 2005. Cherished wife of Ken. Loving mother of Danielle O'Brien and Craig. Memorial Visitation and Service Thursday October 6, 2005 2 to 6 PM at the St. James Funeral Home, Rt. 25A, St. James. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O Box 750, New York, NY 10131-0304 in Laura's Memorory. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Kotch, Genevieve M. KOTCH-Genevieve M., 88, of Bellmore on October 2, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Devoted mother of Frederick, Dolores, and Theodore. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Reposing at C.S. Bartholomew & Son, 302 Bedford Ave., Bellmore, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 10:15 AM, at St. Barnabas the Apostle R.C. Church, Bellmore. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Lafferty, James J. LAFFERTY-James J. of Wantagh on October 3, 2005. Loving husband of the late Mary J. Dearest father of Diane Regan, Eileen Lafferty, Maureen Johnson (Tom), Patricia Fontano (Jerry) and James Lafferty. Beloved grandfather of 8. Dear brother of William Lafferty. Reposing, after 2pm Tuesday, at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (exit 28N, SS Pkwy.), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:45am, at St. Frances DeChantal RC Church, Wantagh. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-5 and 7-10pm. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Lanak, Mildred C. LANAK-Mildred C. on September 30, 2005 of Rochester, MI, formerly of Westbury, LI. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Lanak. Devoted mother of Patricia A. Lanak. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home 290 Post Ave., Westbury, LI. Religious service Wed. 10AM at funeral home. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, LI. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Lusby Jr., James G. LUSBY-James G., Jr., on October 2, 2005. Beloved son of Ruth and the late James Sr. Loving father of Scott and his wife Jeanmarie, Daniel and his wife Dana, and Gregg and his fiance Natalya. Devoted grandfather of William, Hope and Matthew. Dear brother of Michael and his wife Debbie, Kathleen Gordon, and Thomas. Reposing at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 445 E. Meadow Ave., East Meadow, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday 11:45 AM, St. Raphael's Church. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Maloney, Juanita MALONEY-Juanita on October 3, 2005 of Deer Park, formerly of Rosedale. A former President of the Rosedale Sports Association. Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted mother of James, Robert, Thomas and Kevin. Dear stepmother of Dorothy Ingino and William Collins. Cherished grandmother of 18 grandchildren and proud great-grandmother of six. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY on Tuesday from 2:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church at 11:15AM. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. 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 grandmother of fourteen and great-grandmother 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, L.I. Interment, V.A. National Cemetery, Calverton, L.I. Donations to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity Helping Hands Club, Lackawanna, NY 14218, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday from 10/3/2005 - 10/4/2005. O'Hora, Patti (Memoriam) PATTI O'HORA 11/16/1941 - 10/4/2003 Two years ago God called you to that better place in Heaven. I know you are at peace in His care and you are watching over those of us who loved you so much. The pain of losing you remains. You will always be in my heart and memory until I see you again. Love, Bill Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. O'Rourke, Mildred O'ROURKE-Mildred on September 30, 2005 of Glendale. Wife of the late Nicholas. Dear sister of August A. Rochlitz and the late Eleanor and Grace. Beloved aunt of the Higgins, Seidenstein, Savitz, Rochlitz, Ketchell, McCoy and Schoenmann Families. Retired V.P., Chase Manhattan Bank. Reposing at Schwille Funeral Home Inc., 66-32 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday 10 AM, at St. Pancras Church. Interment, St. John's Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Perna, Raymond M. PERNA-Raymond M., of Douglaston, NY, on October 3, 2005. Beloved father of Brian M. Perna and Alicia C. Conefry. Loving son of Florence Camp and the late Raymond C. Perna. Dear brother of Randall and Craig Perna. Also survived by his stepfather Merritt Camp. Visitation, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY. Religious Service, Wednesday 10 AM, at The Church of Our Saviour Lutheran, 1901 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Philbin, Michael J. (Memoriam) MICHAEL J. PHILBIN 10/4/2004 It has been one year before you left us Dad. Your laughter your wisdom and friendship is deeply missed. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being my Dad. We Miss You Love, Jimmy and Darlene grandkids Alex and Jack. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Philbin, Michael J. (Memoriam) MICHAEL J. PHILBIN 10/27/33 - 10/4/04 1st Anniversary In Heaven Always in our hearts. Marion, Family & Friends Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Rabinowitz, Harold (Memoriam) HAROLD RABINOWITZ 10/04/2004 - 10/04/2005 Dear Dad, it's been a very long sad year without you. How we All wish you were still here. We miss your suggestions and caring gentle ways. Mostly, we just miss you. You left us too soon. Love, wife Sondra, kids, Maxine, Bruce, Matt, Dina & John grandkids Troy & Ilan, & many friends & family Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Ross, Leonard. ROSS-Leonard. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. Services, Wednesday, 9:30 AM at Boulevard Riverside Chapels, 1450 Broadway, Hewlett, LI. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Scazzuso, Arlene SCAZZUSO-Arlene, of Lindenhurst, on October 2, 2005. Beloved wife of Louis. Loving mother of Jessica, Samantha and Peter. Cherished daughter of Leona Weber. Adored sister of Bernard Scheman. Reposing, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-10pm, at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home Inc., 424 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. Religious Service, Wednesday evening. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 10:15 am, Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church, Lindenhurst. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Smith, Robert F. (Memoriam) ROBERT F. SMITH 10/4/1930 - 2/11/1988 Happy 75th in Heaven. You're always in our hearts. Love, Mark, Sharon, Heather & Robert F. II Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005. Stanford, Lynn STANFORD-Lynn, a 45 year resident of Stony Brook, on October 3, 2005. Survived by her loving husband George and her children Craig, Dean and his wife Kathie, Keith and his wife Lillian, Susan Moore and her husband Warren, Donna Arruda, and Kim Manning and her husband James. Lynn also leaves eleven beloved grandchildren: Scott and Geoffrey Moore; John, Kate and Jane Arruda; Kelly and Kevin Stanford, Keith Jr. and Matthew Stanford; Jennifer and Wesley Manning. Cremation is private. There will be a Memorial Service at a later date. Published in Newsday on 10/4/2005.