OBITS: Newsday 12 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 Acunto, Juanita Mae ACUNTO-Juanita Mae, nee Poe, age 82, of Huntington, on October 9, 2005. Beloved wife of Edward. Devoted mother of Sue Ann Colberg and Edward Acunto, Jr. Cherished mother -in-law to Thomas Colbert. Loving grandmother to Suzetter Keller, Danielle Greenwood, and Kurt Colberg. Visitation Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM, M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass Friday 9:45AM St. Patrick's Church. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Belfiore, Renee BELFIORE-Renee, aged 47, passed away at home on October 11, 2005, after a long illness. Renee was employed for many years by Flushing House of Flushing, NY. Renee is survived by her beloved daughter Alexandra Scott, her father August Belfiore of Hicksville, NY, her husband Stephen Scott of Northport, NY, her brother Dennis, sister-in-law Karin, nephews David, and Christopher and niece Marisa Belfiore of East Norwich, NY. Renee is also survived by her beloved cousin Patricia Ekberg, and her husband Richard and their daughter Allison of Hicksville. Renee had many wonderful close friends who were loyally at her side throughout her illness including the Abatelli family, and the Rodriguez family of Hicksville, Ms. Lisa Longo of Syosset, Mrs. Cindy Beer of Slingerlands, New York, and Mr. Edward Gold of Suffern, NY. Friends and family may visit at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY on Wednesday October 12 and Thursday October 13 from 2-5 and 7-10 PM. Funeral Mass will be on Friday October 14 and 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church, Hicksville, NY. Burial will take place immediately after at St. John of God Cemetery, Central Islip, NY. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Columbel, Catherine COLUMBEL-Catherine, "Sissy" of Holbrook, on October 11, 2005. Beloved wife of Anthony Columbel. Devoted mother of Anthony Columbel, Jr. (Carolina), Kim Miller (Robert), and Joseph Columbel (Yeraldin). Dear sister of Patricia Meyer, Marie Castellano, Jane Jenzen, Mmargaret Klersy, Nora Congragane, and Ellen Ryan. Companion Kayla. Wake prayers, Thursday evening at the Joseph A. Weber Funeral Home, 231 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma. Mass, Friday, 9:45AM at Church of the Good Shepherd, Holbrook. Burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visiting, Wednesday, 7-9:30 and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Coyne, Bob (Memoriam) LOVING BROTHER BOB COYNE 5th Anniversary in Heaven In my heart there will always be a place for you for all my life. I'll keep a part of you with me and every where I am, there you'll be. We miss and love you every day. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Coyne, Bob (Memoriam) LOVING BROTHER BOB COYNE 5th Anniversary in Heaven In my heart there will always be a place for you for all my life. I'll keep a part of you with me and every where I am, there you'll be. We miss and love you every day. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Dolce, Peter P. DOLCE-Peter P. on October 7, 2005, age 87. Former resident of Deer Park, passed away at home in Palm Coast, FL. He served in WWII. He is survived by his loving wife, Lucy, his children; Gaspere (Barbara), William, Pete (Kathy), Thomas (Cathy), Diane (Fred) Gleissner and Gerald (Denise); grandfather to: Peter, Dennis, Michael, Freddie, Cara, Gregory, Robert and Anthony; great-grandfather to Bryce. Reposing, Thursday 8am at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main St., Babylon. Mass immediately following at St. Joseph RC Church, 51 N. Carll Ave., Babylon at 10:45am. Memorials to: Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 7 Florida Park Dr., Palm Coast, FL 32135. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Dolly, Justin R.H. DOLLY-Justin R.H., age 22, born in Queens, NY, senselessly lost on October 6, 2005, in Atlanta, GA. Beloved son of Harold and Donna Dolly. Adored brother of Ania Dolly. Cherished grandson of Martha Dolly and Robert and Barbara Atmore. Survived by his Aunts Cheryl, Lorna, Monique and Robin and a host of relatives and friends. Wake: Wednesday, October 12th, from 5-8PM. Funeral: Thursday, October 13th at 11AM. Both at the Allen A.M.E., Shekinah Youth Chapel, 111-54 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11433. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Dolly, Justin R.H. DOLLY-Justin R.H., age 22, born in Queens, NY, senselessly lost on October 6, 2005, in Atlanta, GA. Beloved son of Harold and Donna Dolly. Adored brother of Ania Dolly. Cherished grandson of Martha Dolly and Robert and Barbara Atmore. Survived by his Aunts Cheryl, Lorna, Monique and Robin and a host of relatives and friends. Wake: Wednesday, October 12th, from 5-8PM. Funeral: Thursday, October 13th at 11AM. Both at the Allen A.M.E., Shekinah Youth Chapel, 111-54 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11433. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Foster, Leroy FOSTER-Leroy of Barbados and New York, passed on October 8, 2005. Wake, Wednesday October 12, 2005, 4-8 PM at J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home, 179-24 Linden Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434. Funeral Service at Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 W. 138th Street, NY, NY 10030, Thursday October 13, 2005 at 10 AM. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Gil, Albertina GIL-Albertina, of Bay Shore on October 9, 2005. Beloved mother of Margarita and her husband Candido F. Fernandez, and Jorge Gil and his wife Elsa Gil. Cherished grandmother of eight, great grandmother of nine and greatgreat grandmother of one. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes, Inc., 571 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717. Family will receive friends to celebrate her life, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Friday 10:45 AM at St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Babylon. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Hafner Sr., Charles A. HAFNER-Charles A. Sr., age 94, on October 10, 2005, of Vero Beach, FL. Loving husband of Katherine. Beloved father of Charles Jr. (Josephine), the late Robert and daughter-in-law Jane. He is also survived by six grand and fifteen great grandchildren. Dear brother of John, Frank, Mitzi and Florence. Reposing at Fives Smithtown Funeral Home, 31 Landing Ave. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Service Thursday 9:30AM at Funeral Home. Interment Cedar Lawn Cemetery, East Hampton. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Hetterich, Joseph A. HETTERICH-Joseph A., Jr., age 73, of Lake Grove, formerly of Smithtown, L.I., entered in Eternal Rest on October 11, 2005. Beloved husband of Rosemarie. Loving father of Joseph III (Maureen), Paul (Beth), Robert (Teri), Doreen (Tom), Denise (Bryan), and Donna (Andy). Cherished grandfather of 17. Loving brother of Joan and William Reuschle, Ann and John Bracken. Survived by many nieces, nephews and countless friends. Joe was First Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps; dedicated and memorable Teacher in Smithtown School District for 36 years; avid fisherman, archer and outdoorsman. Friends may call at the St. James Funeral Home, Rt. 25A, St. James, Wednesday 7-9pm and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Friday 10am, at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church, St. James. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sts. Philip & James Parish Outreach Program or the charity of your choice. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Hettesheimer, Bertha L. HETTESHEIMER-Bertha L. of Pt. Jefferson Station on October 10, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Frederick. Loving mother of George and Frederick, Jr. Dear sister of Edward Krohmer and Louise Harders. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Road, Setauket. Visiting, Thursday 2-4 and 7-10 PM. Service, Friday 10 AM, at the Funeral home. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Howarth, Deborah J. HOWARTH-Deborah J. of Plainview, on October 11, 2005. Beloved wife of William. Loving mother of Chelsea Nicholson, Kaitlyn Nicholson and Riley Nicholson. Cherished daughter of Robert and Patricia Dillman. Devoted sister of Douglas and Richard. Caring step-daughter of Marylou Dillman. Friends and family may visit the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 655 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY, on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Service Friday at Funeral Home at 10:30AM. Private cremation. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Kappen, Bernie (Memoriam) BERNIE KAPPEN 10/12/00 - 10/12/05 Always In Our Hearts, Thoughts & Prayers Love, Mom, Dad, David, Alison, Lauren, Leah, UB, Family & Friends Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Kappen, Bernie (Memoriam) BERNIE KAPPEN 10/12/00 - 10/12/05 Always In Our Hearts, Thoughts & Prayers Love, Mom, Dad, David, Alison, Lauren, Leah, UB, Family & Friends Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Lucas, Robert Evan (Memoriam) ROBERT EVAN LUCAS IN LOVING MEMORY May 5, 1977 - October 11,1994 Former Patchogue/Medford High School Senior and Band Member. WUSB-90.1FM Radio Engineer at the University of Stony Brook. Darling Robert 10/11 is a painful anniversary each year for your dear family and friends of that horrendous day when we lost you in a terrible way. 11 years now and we love and miss you more than words can not express. Until we are together again you are always in our hearts and minds. Forever Your Loving Family. XOXOXOXOXOXO Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Lucas, Robert Evan (Memoriam) ROBERT EVAN LUCAS IN LOVING MEMORY May 5, 1977 - October 11,1994 Former Patchogue/Medford High School Senior and Band Member. WUSB-90.1FM Radio Engineer at the University of Stony Brook. Darling Robert 10/11 is a painful anniversary each year for your dear family and friends of that horrendous day when we lost you in a terrible way. 11 years now and we love and miss you more than words can not express. Until we are together again you are always in our hearts and minds. Forever Your Loving Family. XOXOXOXOXOXO Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. McGill, Kenneth P. McGILL-Kenneth P. of Ronkonkoma, NY on October 10, 2005 in his 65th year. Mr. McGill retired from the LIRR after 35 years and also was a Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Devoted father of Sharon Minasian, Kenneth and Keith McGill and father-in-law of Kevin Minasian. Fond brother of Barbara Bosco and the late Timothy and Kevin McGill. Cherished grandfather of Angela, Ryan, Lauren and Aidan. Reposing, Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY where Religious Services will be held on Thursday 8 PM. Funeral Service, Friday 10 AM, at Funeral home. Interment following at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting, Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Meyer, George G. MEYER-George G., age 66 years, of West Sayville, LI, on October 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Beverley. Loving father of Jeffrey Meyer and Tracy Giuffre. Dear brother of Gerard Meyer. Cremation was private. Memorial Visitation, Thursday 7-9:30PM, at The Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville. Contributions in his memory to: Grumman Memorial Park, A Project of The East End Island Corp., P.O. Box 147, Calverton, NY 11933, appreciated. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Miller, Edward Spencer "Eddie" MILLER-Edward (Eddie) Spencer was born on September 23, 1933 to Lillian and Norman Miller. He was the third of eleven children. He graduated from Amityville High School in 1951 and then joined the Army. After being honorably discharged he went to work for Plastical Corp. where he worked for 35 years before retiring in 1999. Eddie was a quiet man but if you were to speak with him at length you would be impressed by his articulation and depth. He had a very unique sense of humor. He loved music and was very creative. He played the saxophone in a band and loved drawing, painting and building bookshelves, benches and cabinets for his home. He enjoyed many summers fishing and working in his yard. Eddie is predeceased by his father Norman, brother Ronald, sister Patricia and sons Harold and Brian. He is survived by his mother Lillian, brothers Michael, John, Theodore, sisters Norma, Joyce, Cherilyn, Denise and Shirley, his children Edward Jr.(Michelle), Mark (Robin), their mother Miriam, James (Lynn), Jacqueline Licurse, Andre (Lori), Jeffrey, Lori Jeffries (Marcel), Christopher, Gloria and their mother Gloria, grandchildren Jordan, Sydney, Kayla and Marcus (Kathy), Angelina, Andrea, Anthony, Jordan, Halle, Daniel, Adrian, Lia, Julius, Christopher and Anastasia, and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. The family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers. Viewing this evening (Wednesday) 6-9:00 PM at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt.110), Amityville. Homegoing Service, Thursday 11AM, Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Amityville. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Missig, Mary E. (Campbell) MISSIG-Mary E. (nee Campbell) of Lindenhurst on October 11, 2005. Matriarch of the Missig and Campbell families. In her 94th year. She will be sorely missed. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. Missig. Loving mother of Frankie, Barbara McCauley, Dolores Beltrami, and the late MaryEllen Carron. Devoted sister of Bernadette Monahan. Cherished grandmother of Chuckie, Patrick, Colleen, Thomas, Terrance, Danielle Lee, Michael, Stephen, Christopher and Bryan. Adored greatgrandmother of MaryEllen, Kevin, Courtney, Colin, Connor, Brooke, Aidan and Valerie. Mrs. Missig is also survived by sixteen nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home Inc., 424 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, Wednesday 2-5 and 710 pm. Religious Services, Wednesday evening. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 10:15am, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church, Lindenhurst. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Murphy, Owen E. MURPHY-Owen E. on October 11, 2005. WWII Veteran, U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary. Loving father of Pat and John Leyden. Devoted grandfather of Katharine and Richard Bergacs; Casey, Maggy and Victoria Leyden. "Boom-Boom" of Richard and Abigail. Reposing Thursday, Noon, at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 61-40 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park. Interment Thursday, at Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Nigro, Mary NIGRO-Mary of Glen Cove on October 10, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Devoted mother of Marcia Stubbs, Carole Sarubbe, Patricia Huners, Ann Havekost, and the late James Fieselman. Dear sister of Kathleen Dailey, Ernest McKim and the late Susan Mitchell and John McKim, Jr. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 3 greatgreat-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday, 3-5 and 7-9 PM, at McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass, Church of St. Patrick, 10 AM Friday. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. O'Neill, Eugene Bernard O'NEILL-Eugene Bernard, of Carolina Shores, NC, formerly of Wantagh, on October 9, 2005, at the age of 91 years. Born in Brooklyn to Owen and Elizabeth O'Neill. Beloved husband of the late Virginia O'Neill. Devoted father of Brian, Kevin, Maureen and Michael. Cherished grandfather of Devin, Brendan, Owen, Lauren, Caitlin and Eric. Treasured great grandfather of Quinn and loving brother of the late Thomas O'Neill. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Rd, Setauket, visitation will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday at 11AM at St. Brigid's RC Church, in Westbury. Interment immediately following at Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Perry, Virginia Mary "Ginni" (Nagle) PERRY-Virginia Mary "Ginni" (nee Nagle), of Hicksville, NY, passed peacefully to the home of the Lord on August 17, 2005 (1936-2005). Virginia was raised in Jamaica, NY and married Edward Glatzmayer at the Immaculate Conception Church. They moved to California and raised their children. Ginni returned to New York in 2000. Her parents, Mildred and Thomas W. E. Nagle, her husband Edward and their son, Michael, predeceased her. She is survived by her daughters, Jeannie Marie (Dan) Lopez of California, Lee Ann Glatzmayer, Joanne (Donald) Nolan, of Florida and son Edward Glatzmayer (Kathy), of Florida and eight grandchildren. Ginni is also survived by her sister Eileen (Bill) Farrell of West Islip, her brothers Donald Nagle (Terry) of Houston, Texas and Thomas Nagle of Hicksville and nine nieces and nephews. A Memorial mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, Hicksville, NY on October 15 at 9:45 AM. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Prokop, Muriel C. (Memoriam) MURIEL C. PROKOP October 12, 2005 59 Years ago today you married the love of your life. We imagine you dancing in your beautiful blue gown with your radiant smile you wore on your most special day at your party nine years ago. Happy Anniversary Beautiful Lady! We Love and Miss You, Until We Meet Again, Your husband John, daughter, sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Prokop, Muriel C. (Memoriam) MURIEL C. PROKOP October 12, 2005 59 Years ago today you married the love of your life. We imagine you dancing in your beautiful blue gown with your radiant smile you wore on your most special day at your party nine years ago. Happy Anniversary Beautiful Lady! We Love and Miss You, Until We Meet Again, Your husband John, daughter, sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Re', Nesia RE'-Nesia of Bellmore on October 9, 2005 at the age of 83. She is survived by many of her loving nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Dear friend of Bobby and Bianca Pirro and Sandy Haggerty. Reposing Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9:30 pm, at C.S. Bartholomew & Son, Inc., 302 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 9:45 am, at St. Barnabas RC Church, Bellmore. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Roselle, Jennie M. ROSELLE-Jennie M., 86, of Morehead City, passed away Monday, October 10, 2005 at Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City, NC. She was born on May 21, 1919 in Monticello, NY, to George and Philipina Rapp. She and her late husband, Herbert A. Roselle, Jr., were residents of Halesite, NY for many years. They moved to the Carolinas in the early 1970's. Her funeral will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2005 at Brooks Funeral Home chapel with Mr. Bart W. Edwards, associate pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 or the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Morehead City, North Carolina. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Suazo, Antonio M. SUAZO-Antonio M., DDS of Stony Brook, NY (formerly of Rockland County) on October 11, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Suazo was a dentist practicing in Manhattan for many years and retired to Santiago, Dominican Republic. Beloved husband of Emily. Loving father of Antonio M., Jr., Dr. James T. and Luis A. Also survived by six grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday (today) from 2-5 and 7-9pm at the Butler-Hughes Funeral Home, 69 Indian Head Rd. (cor. Stattel Dr.), Kings Park. Religious Service, Thursday 11am, at the Stony Brook Community Methodist Church. Interment will take place in Salcedo, Dominican Republic. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Walker, James F. WALKER-James F., suddenly on October 9, 2005, of Bellerose, NY. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Kathleen Guilfoyle and Colleen Chiauzzi. Cherished Poppy of Michael, Erin, Meaghan and Lillian. Devoted son of Dorothy Walker. A 20 year coach for the Long Island Tomahawks. Reposing Stutzmann Funeral Home, 2000 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY. Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:45AM, St. Gregory the Great RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral under the direction of Arthur J. Sonnick. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Webster, David WEBSTER-David, age 66, of East Rockaway, LI on October 11, 2005. Beloved husband of Midge. Loving father of Vicki Dunseath (Thomas) and Greg (Sherry). Fond grandfather of Shyanne and Martin Webster and Sydney Dunseath. Dear brother of William (Kay), Peter (Cathy) and the late John. David was a LILCO retiree (OHL). Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 PM Wednesday and Thursday at the Perry Funeral Home, Inc., 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, LI. Funeral Mass, 10:30 AM Friday, at St. Raymond's RC Church, East Rockaway. Cremation private. Family requests donations in lieu of flowers to Christa House, 720 Albin Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Welch Sr., John WELCH-John Sr., age 74, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2005 in St. Cloud, Florida. Mr. Welch was born in Flushing, New York and was a retired government contractor. He served 4 years in the US Airforce. He is survived by his wife Mary Jo Welch, and 5 children: Kathleen, Virginia; Billy, New Jersey; Laura, Palm Bay, FL; Terry, Georgia; John Jr., Long Island, NY. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Wheatley, Caroline M. WHEATLEY-Caroline M., 87, died October 9, 2005. Wife of the late Arthur. Mother of Melanie Wyand and Dory Wheatley-Higgins. Sister of Marie Richards and Sam and Ralph Fuoco. Grandmother of Aileen, Cassie, Brent, Alyson and Drew. Visiting Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM, at Beecher Funeral Home, Pleasantville, NY. Funeral Mass Friday 11AM, Holy Innocents Church, Pleasantville, NY. Interment Private. Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Wiederman, Sheldon (Memoriam) SHELDON WIEDERMAN 12/15/1931 - 10/12/2003 It's been two years since you passed away. I think of you every day and wish you were here to see your three granddaughters: Hannah, Sarah and your namesake Abigail Shelby Wiederman. Your favorite expression was "on to the next thing" and we have done just that. Life goes on and we are more fortunate than most..... Love, Your son, Ricky Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005. Wiederman, Sheldon (Memoriam) SHELDON WIEDERMAN 12/15/1931 - 10/12/2003 It's been two years since you passed away. I think of you every day and wish you were here to see your three granddaughters: Hannah, Sarah and your namesake Abigail Shelby Wiederman. Your favorite expression was "on to the next thing" and we have done just that. Life goes on and we are more fortunate than most..... Love, Your son, Ricky Published in Newsday on 10/12/2005.