OBITS: Newsday 13 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 Allen, Elizabeth ALLEN-Elizabeth of Patchogue on October 11, 2005. She is survived by three grandchildren. Reposing Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9pm, at the Robertaccio Funeral Home, Inc., 85 Rt. 112, Patchogue. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45am, at St. Sylvester's Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Arezzi, Salvatore J. (Memoriam) SALVATORE J. AREZZI 11/20/1931 - 10/13/2004 It's been a year since you left us. There isn't a day that passes that we don't think about you and miss you. Your strength and personality is what always kept us going and still does. Dominic is getting so big, you would be so proud of him. We know you're looking after us. I know you were there to welcome your Godchild Denise and are with her now. We Love You. You Are Forever In Our Hearts. Love, Donna, Johnny, Linda & your Loving Family and Friends Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Byrnes, Henry J. BYRNES-Henry J., lifelong East Meadow resident, WW II Veteran, on October 12, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Loretta A. (nee Hughes). Cherished father of Loretta DiRosa (Joseph), and Robert (Mary Ellen). Adored grandfather of Brian, Daniel (Melani), Michael, and Tommy, and great grandfather of Harrison. Reposing after 2PM, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (Exit 25N SS Pkwy.), East Meadow. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9AM, St. Raphael R.C. Church, East Meadow. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Family will receive friends, Friday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Cordes, Robert Herman CORDES-Robert Herman, of Hampton Bays, NY, on October 10, 2005, in his 92nd year. Loving father of Lynn Hruska. Dear grandfather of three and great-grandfather of two. Visiting, Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main St., Islip, NY. Religious Service, 8PM Friday, at the Funeral Home. Cremation private. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Dahlen, Grace E. DAHLEN-Grace E. on October 11, 2005 of Merrick, NY. Loving wife of the late Ralph A. Beloved mother of Dianne E. and the late Kenneth A. Dahlen. Loving grandmother of David E. and Steven M. Lipfert and Lori Anne Aljader. Visiting, N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services at N.F. Walker Funeral home Saturday, October 15, 2005, at 10AM. Interment at The GreenWood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Dennis, Willie DENNIS-Willie, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Freeport, entered eternal life on October 10, 2005. Former proprietor of WD Hardware Roosevelt for 25 years. Beloved husband of Audrey Dennis for 40 years. Reposing, Beach Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, Sunday, October 16, 4-7PM. Service, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, VA, Monday, October 17, 10AM. Interment, Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Farro, Kathleen FARRO-Kathleen of Port Washington, N.Y., passed away on October 11, 2005. Beloved daughter of Estelle and Eugene Farro. Loving sister of Pat, Joann, Elizabeth and Marilyn. Cherished aunt of nine. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, N.Y., Thursday 7-9PM and Friday 3-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:30AM, at Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church, Manorhaven. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Cancer Society Breast Cancer and Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Finnerty, John P. FINNERTY-John P., "Jack", of Bay Shore, LI, for over 60 years, on October 12, 2005. Loving husband of Alice (Hagan) Finnerty. Devoted father of Maryalice and Raymond Griffin, John P. Jr. and Tricia Finnerty, James W. and the late Susan Finnerty, Rosemarie and Thomas Stanley and Kathleen Finnerty. Cherished grandfather of Raymond, Kerry (Vann), Michael and Sean Griffin, John III, Kevin, Molly, Michael, Timothy, Bridget Finnerty, and James Jr., Brian and Colleen Finnerty and Alison and Margaret Stanley. Proud great grandfather of Kevin, Brian, Ellen, Kate, Alyssa, Colleen, Michael and Ashley. Dear brother of Sr. Jean Clare Finnerty O.P. and the late Sr. Margaret Marie Finnerty O.P. Retired Suffolk County Police Department First Deputy Commissioner, Suffolk County Director of Probation Department and Suffolk County Sheriff. United States Coast Guard Intelligence Commander during WW II and the Korean Conflict. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy., (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.) Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Bay Shore, L.I., Saturday 10:00AM. Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay Shore, L.I. Visiting, Thursday and Friday 24:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Fischetto, Santo W. FISCHETTO-Santo W., age 82, formerly of Baldwin, LI, on October 10, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Harriet. Loving father of Catherine, Joyce, Shirley and Barri. Fond grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of five. Dear brother of Robert and Joseph. Santo was a member of the Lynbrook Fire Department for over 50 years. The family will receive friends on Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9PM, at the Perry Funeral Home, Inc., 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, L.I. Firematic Service, Friday 8:00 PM. Interment Saturday, Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Gatti, Nicholas GATTI-Nicholas of Westbury on October 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Nora. Dearest father of Roger (Judy) Gatti and Sharon (Thomas) Lysaght. Cherished grandfather of Erin, Corine, Brian and Paul. Loving brother of Julia Scherentino and Rose Loria. Reposing, Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Avenue, Westbury, Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 79PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday 10AM, at Our Lady of Hope Church, Carle Place, NY. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Hayes, Jerome Joseph HAYES-Jerome Joseph, age 80, of Huntington, NY on October, 11, 2005. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Kevin Hayes, Karen Tepe the late Terry Hayes, Jackie Roberts, Patty Leone and Laurie Hayes. Dear brother of Robert Hayes and Irene Hayes. Cherished grandfather of 11. Reposing at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Rd., East Northport, Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Buriel, Christ the King RC Church, Commack, NY, Saturday 10AM. A private cremation will follow. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Hoffmann, Sophie A. HOFFMANN-Sophie A., on October 10, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Hoffmann. Beloved mother of Christine Kirk and Robert J. Hoffmann. Survived by grandchildren Anthony, Michael and Brian. Visiting at the Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc., Funeral Home, Little Neck Pkwy. and Northern Blvd., Little Neck, NY, on Thursday, 2-5 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday 9:45AM at St. Aloysius R.C. Church in Great Neck, NY. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Aloysius R.C. Church, The Missions, or your favorite charity. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Johnson, Elaine D. JOHNSON-Elaine D., of Manorville, formerly of Bay Shore, at the age of 74, on October 11, 2005. Devoted mother of Diane (Vince) Quinn, Marie Johnson, Kenneth (Roxanne), Robert (Laurie). Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Loving sister of Edward J. Erhart Jr. and Margarite (Charlie) Parks. Loving companion of 30 years to Byron Howard. The Johnson's will receive family and friends between the hours of 7-9pm on Wednesday and 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patricks' RC Church of Bay Shore on Friday at 10am. Private Interment to follow at Long Island National Cemetery in Pinelawn. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements have been made under the care and dedication of Lang-Tobia-DiPalma Funeral Home, 255 Higbie Lane, West Islip, NY 11795. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Kane, Thomas G. KANE-Thomas G., attorney (Brady & Kane), and Freeport resident for over 60 years on October 11, 2005. Beloved husband of Veronica. Loving father of Margaret, Mary Ellen (Leon) Bolognese, Patricia Callaghan, Thomas Jr. (Diane), and Ellen (Brian) Longenecker. Adored grandfather of Lisa, Michele, George, Jessica, Geoffrey, Meghan, Gillian, Caitlin, Christopher and Garrett and great-grandfather of Jason Thomas and Sean Patrick. Reposing at Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (corner So. Ocean Ave.), Freeport. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:30 AM, at Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church. Interment, St. Johns Cemetery. Visiting, Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Kelleher, Eleanor KELLEHER-Eleanor of Babylon Village, L.I. on October 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William L. Kelleher. Devoted mother of Kevin L. Kelleher. Loving mother-inlaw of Kathleen O'Malley. Arrangements entrusted to the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home. Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Babylon, L.I. Saturday 9:45 AM. Entombment to follow, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, L.I. The family suggests donations be made in Eleanor's memory to Arthritis Foundation Long Island Chapter, 501 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Kerzner, Donald A. KERZNER-Donald A. of Mineola, L.I. on October 11, 2005. Beloved husband of Leslie (nee Barth). Devoted father of Dorrie, Walter (Janice), and Donald (Kathleen). Loving grandfather of Frank, Justin, Tyler, Henry and Willem. Dear brother of Kenneth, Richard and the late Francis and Dorothy. Visitation, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM, at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY. Funeral Mass, Friday 10 AM, Saint Aidan's R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald's memory to a charity of your choice. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Mangiafreno, Angelo (Memoriam) ANGELO MANGIAFRENO 1/24/1936 - 10/13/2003 2nd Anniversary in Heaven Two years has gone by and it seems like it was yesterday. We will miss you and love you. Your loving wife Caterina, children and grandchildren. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Mazzola, Richard G. MAZZOLA-Richard G. of Lake Grove, NY on October 11th, 2005 in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Theresa. Loving father of Marie Mazzola. Devoted son of Anna. Dear brother of Linda and Judy. Reposing, Mother Teresa Tribute Center, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, where Religious Services will be held Friday 9:30 A.M. Interment following at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Arrangements entrusted to Moloney's Lake Funeral Home. Visiting, Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. McGlinchey, Marilyn (Dissinger) McGLINCHEY-Marilyn (nee Dissinger), of Little, NY, on October 11, 2005. Devoted wife of Thomas. Loving mother of Elizabeth Marie and Andrew Gerard. Cherished daughter of Marie Dissinger. Fond sister of Paul Dissinger and Fred Dissinger. Survived by beloved in law and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday and Friday, 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Ave. (at City Line), New Hyde Park, NY. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:45AM at St. Anastasia R.C. Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. McGuire, Margaret McGUIRE-Margaret, on October 10, 2005, formerly of Lindenhurst. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Cherished mother of the late Edward and the late Roberta. Loving grandmother of Patti, Bill, Al and Kevin. Caring great grandmother of Stephanie, William, Nikki, Jesse, Liam and Devin. Visitation will be held on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Johnstons' Wellwood Funeral Home, 305 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst (1/2 mile S. of Sunrise Highway). Funeral Mass, Friday 10:15AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Mensching, Margaret (McCabe) MENSCHING-Margaret (nee McCabe) originally of Sheffield, Leitrim Village, Co. Leitrim, Ireland. Loving wife of James Mensching (R.I.P.) She is survived by her son James and daughter-in-law Heather, daughter Mairead, and beloved grandchildren James, Fiona and Aidan. Loving sister of Mary Moran, Olive McKeon, Bridget Reilly (R.I.P.), Winnie Downey (R.I.P.) and Agnes Mearon (R.I.P.). Beloved sister-in-law of Peggy and Werner Groos and Kay Mensching. Friends and relatives may visit at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Rd., Hicksville on Thursday 2-5 and 7-10 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 10:00 AM, at St. Pius V, Oyster Bay Cove. Interment to follow at L.I. National Cemetery, Farmingdale. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Immaculate Heart Seminary, P.O. Box 56, Round Top, NY 12473 or Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa, NY 11758. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Morrow, Margaret A. "Peggy" MORROW-Margaret A. (Peggy) of Laurel Hollow, N.Y. passed away October 11, 2005. Beloved wife of James H. Morrow Jr. Loving daughter of Dorothy and Joseph Mortak. Devoted mother of Gina (Roy), Peggy Ann (Danny), James (Linda), Maureen and Brett (Colleen). Loving sister of Michael Mortak. Cherished grandmother of Courtney, Tanner, Casey, James and Jaime-Lynn. She had a fervent love of golf and was a long time member of the Nassau Women's Golf Association. The family will receive friends Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9pm, at the Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Rd. Religious Service, Friday 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Munz, Annette M. MUNZ-Annette M., at 85. Beloved wife of the late Sol. Loving mother of Jo-Ann and Daniel, Robert and Diane, Linda and Russell. Cherished grandmother of Deena, Jody, Justin, Brian, Steven, Jeremy and Jason. Adored greatgrandmother. Our shining star. Friends may gather Friday 10AM at I.J. Morris Funeral Home, Dix Hills. Services, 11:30AM, at Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Nilssen, Holly A. NILSSEN-Holly A. of Holbrook, NY on October 12, 2005 in her 54th year. She lived life to the fullest and didn't let cancer stop her love from shining through the toughest times. She loved children with a special warmth and gaver her grace and spirit freely to all she met. Beloved wife of Steven. Loving mother of Colleen Dowd-Cordano (Richard), Matthew and Jeffrey Nilssen. Devoted daughter of Rosemary and the late Hollis. Dear sister of Pamela May, Karen Corcoran, Hollis and Thomas Chase. Reposing, Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home, 825 Main Street, Holbrook, where a Religious Service will be held Friday 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:30 a.m., at Good Shepherd R.C. Church, Holbrook. Interment following Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, N.Y. Visiting, Friday 2-4 and 7-10 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc., 14 Technology Drive, Suite #4, Setauket, NY 11733. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Orlik, Brendan Thomas ORLIK-Brendan Thomas, born December 28, 2004, passed away on October 11, 2005. Beloved son of Henry and MaryRose. Brother of Kathleen and Mary. Grandson of Kathleen McGovern. Memorial Mass on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at Maria Regina R.C. Church, Seaford, 9:45AM. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Pearlmutter, Emanuel "Manny" PEARLMUTTER-Emanuel "Manny" of Glen Cove, LI, age 90. Former owner of LIMCO, Inc. on October 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Edna Zendle. Cherished father of Martha Paltzik (Robert) and Ellen Quasha (Andrew). Adored grandfather of Sonya, Tamar (Kevin), Edward, Daniel, Scott and Jason. Loving great-grandfather of Emily. Dear brother-in-law of Henry Zendle, Ethel Eckstein and Edward Zendle (Florence). Service at the Funeral Home of DodgeThomas Glen Cove, Friday 12:30 PM. Interment, New Montefiore Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797. Shiva observed through Monday afternoon with Services Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 PM. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Pomatico, Louis (Memoriam) LOUIS POMATICO Birthday In Heaven Happy Birthday Dad, we love and miss you. Please keep watching over us. Forever in our Hearts and in our memories. Your loving children, grand- children, FiFi, Marietta and Joey. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Reamer, Emily A. REAMER-Emily A., 95, on October 12, 2005 of Garden City. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dearest mother of Patricia, Marianne, Paul and George. Cherished grandmother of Daniel and Mark and great-grandmother of Christopher. Devoted sister of Andrew and the late Esther. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin Ave. at 12th St., Garden City, 7-9pm Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial, Corpus Christi Church, Mineola, 9:45 am Friday. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Roa, Yolanda Defilippo ROA-Yolanda DeFilippo, formerly of Smithtown, on October 12, 2005 at the age of 94. Beloved mother of Gina White, Gabriella Sperduto and Lucy Hensel. Dear sister of Rina Del Vecchio and five cherished grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Friday, October 14, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9PM at Sinnicksons Moriches Funeral Home, 203 Main Street (Country Road 80), in Center Moriches. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday 11AM at St. Johns R.C. Church in Center Moriches. Entombment, Washington Memorial Park in Coram. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Scanlon, Marion Sinclair SCANLON-Marion Sinclair, of Hicksville, on October 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Loving mother of Thomas (Debbie), Michael (Elizabeth), Patrick (Eileen), Chip (Maryann), Marianne Presta (Eugene) and the late Maureen Marski. Cherished grandmother of thirteen and great grandmother of five. Friends may call on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave. (Cor. W. Marie St.), Hicksville. Fire Department Service, Thursday 8PM. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45AM, St. Ignatius R.C. Church. Interment, Long Island National Cemetery, Babylon, NY. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Strickland, Bryan (Memoriam) BRYAN STRICKLAND Nov. 27, 1963 - Oct. 13, 2000 Your fifth year in heaven! It seems like only a short time ago that you left us but your smile and laugh will be with us forever. Thanks for your truth and honesty. You will Always be missed. Love, Your Family Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Strickland, Christine (Memoriam) CHRISTINE STRICKLAND October 13, 1934 - May 2, 2005 Your first birthday in heaven! Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. You will always be missed and loved and we know that you will continue to watch over us. Thank you for always being there. This must be where there are only one set of Foot Prints in the sand. David and your loving family. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Tavolacci, John TAVOLACCI-John, on October 11, 2005, of Wantagh. Loving husband of Carol (nee O'Brien). Devoted father of Giovanni, Antonio and the late Santino. Beloved son of Nicholo and Caterina Tavolacci. Caring brother of Santino. Reposing after 2 PM today at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N, SS Pkwy), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:15 AM at St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church, Wantagh. Interment, Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing. Family will receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Traina, Joseph (Memoriam) JOSEPH TRAINA You are always in our thoughts and Prayers, and forever in our hearts. We love and miss you, especially your humor. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005. Waterman, Carolyn Kenny WATERMAN-Carolyn Kenny, 79, of Boones Mill, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Edward J. Kenny, JR. and Louise Harms of Hempstead, NY. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Rev. Robert G. Kenny. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Edward C. Waterman; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Donna Waterman, of Boones Mill, Jeff and Tori Waterman, Paul and Karen Waterman, of Long Island, NY, Christopher Waterman, of Washington D.C.; grandchildren, Lauren, Michael, Lindsey, Teresa, Courtney, Daniel, and Nicholas Waterman; brothers, Edward J. Kenny, III, and William L. Kenny. Carolyn was a graduate of New York State Teachers College at Cortland with Baccalaureate and Masters Degree in education. Carolyn was a member of Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She was a former School Teacher from Long Island who retired to Franklin County, VA in 1993. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Alliance for Autism Research, 99 Wall Street, Research Park, Princeton, NJ 08540. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 10:00 Tuesday at Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Inurnment services will be conducted from Holy Rood Cemetery, 111 Old Country Rd., Westbury, NY 11590, 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2005. Published in Newsday on 10/13/2005.