OBITS: Newsday 17 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 Abramski, Thomas Michael (Shom) ABRAMSKI-Thomas Michael (Shom), formerly of Hempstead, on October 15, 2005. Honorary chief and proud 56 year member, Union Engine Company #2 and Yellow Hornets, Hempstead Fire Department. Also a member of VFW Hempstead Post #783 (past commander), Hempstead Post #390 American Legion, Hempstead Council #1241 Knights of Columbus, and AMPOLA. Beloved husband of A. Helen. Loving father of Theresa and Marty Niemczyk, Donna and Al Yakaboski, Tommy and Chris Abramski and Joey and Cathy Abramski. Cherished grandfather of Brian, Katie, Timmy, Anastasia, Alfred, Emily, Ashley, Casey, Lisa, Joey and Allison. Brother-in-law of Alice and Ed Zembruski, John and Marion Junda, Barbara Utter, Emily Junda and James Griffin. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at the Howard E. Williams Inc. Funeral Home, 181 Greenwich St, Hempstead, NY, on Monday and Tuesday between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Hempstead Fire Department services, 8 PM Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday morning at St. Ladislaus R.C. Church, Front St., Hempstead. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The American Cancer Society or The Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Ajax, Jimmy (Memoriam) "JIMMY AJAX" 10/17/38 to 9/1/05 Happy Birthday In Heaven, Dad! On a September night God called your name. A golden heart stopped beating. You were taken from us so soon. I never got the chance to say Goodbye and to tell you I loved you so. Rest now, Dad, no more pain. God may have taken you home, but I will always have you in my heart. Love, Your Daughter, Tina Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Allston, Marie (Memoriam) MARIE ALLSTON 12/18/20 - 10/17/04 Dear Re, I miss you so much. You continue to be my strength and you are in my heart everyday. Rest in Peace on your First Anniversary in Heaven. Your Nephew / Son Kevin Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Berridge, William E. BERRIDGE-William E. of Bethpage, NY on October 15, 2005. Retired from CBS-TV of sports and major events. Proud WWII Army Air Corps veteran. Served in C.B.I. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Romaine). Beloved father of Dr. Patricia-Lee Berridge and the late Wendy Dale Berridge. Dear father-in-law of Thomas Kazanji. Friends and family may visit Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY. Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Hicksville, NY. Entombment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Bevelaqua, Maureen Carroll BEVELAQUA-Maureen Carroll on October 14, 2005. Beloved wife of Frederick. Loving mother of Michael, Anna Christina and Alessandra. Cherished daughter of Christina and the late Martin Carroll. Sister of Terence Mark, Timothy and Patricia de Weger. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Road, Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 9:45 AM at St. Edward the Confessor R.C. Church. Interment Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Cerniglia, Jennie CERNIGLIA-Jennie, 91, a former Yonkers resident, died Sunday, October 16, 2005. She was the dear wife of the late Pat. Beloved mother of Jean (Alfred) Angelini and Joseph (Elfreda) Cerniglia. Cherished grandmother of Denise, Russell, Adrienne and Joseph Jr., and great-grandmother of Francesca, Dylan, Monica and Jessica. Devoted sister of Lillie Perfito. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 AM at St. John the Baptist Church. Interment will be held privately at the request of the family. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at F. Ruggiero & Sons, Inc, 732 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704. (914) 375-1400. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Connors II, Alfred Paul (Memoriam) ALFRED PAUL CONNORS II 03/15/66 - 10/13/05 Our Dearest Al, Today is your funeral, but we celebrate your life. You are safely in God's loving hands, you are reunited with your Dad and you're finally free and at peace forever. Until we are together again. We Love You, Mom, Linda, Rob, and Kristi Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Dell'Isola, Joesphine Dell'ISOLA-Joesphine on October 16, 2005 of Babylon Village. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Linda (John), Diane (Larry) and Frank (Debbie). Dear sister of Linda Rizzo, Carmine Diorio and Betty Maiorano. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Danielle, Larry, David, Frankie and Michael. Family and friends may visit Monday and Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street, Babylon Village. Funeral Mass Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Babylon. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. DeMarco, Virginia DeMARCO-Virginia, of Long Beach on October 16, 2005. Beloved wife of Stephen. Devoted mother of Stephanie, Paul and Janine. Loving grandmother of Nicholas, Gina-Marie and Taylor-Ann. Reposing at Vanella's Funeral Chapel, 2860 Long Beach Road, Oceanside on Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday 9 AM at St. Mary of the Isle R.C. Church, Long Beach. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Ferguson, Thomas F. FERGUSON-Thomas F. on October 15, 2005 of Hauppague, LI (longtime resident of Malverne). Beloved son of the late Rose and Daniel. Devoted brother of the late Carol Patricia Mermon. Loving uncle of Patricia Marshall, Richard Mermon Jr., and the late Robert Brian Mermon. Fond uncle of Daniel Marshall, Caley Jean and Christopher Brian Mermon. Funeral entrusted to the care and direction of David G. Walsh and Tammy J. Walsh, Malverne Funeral Home (Anthony J. Walsh & Son), 330 Hempstead Ave., (« mi. south SS Pkwy, exit 17S), Malverne, Tuesday 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass 9:45 AM, Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church (65 Wright Ave.), Malverne. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Johnson, Christin (Memoriam) CHRISTIN JOHNSON 5/2/80 - 10/17/02 3rd Anniversary In Heaven Remembering you is easy, we do it every day. The hard part is the loss that will never go away. Our consolation is an Angel that now has come our way. Forever in our Hearts, Mom, Dennis, Jessica & Kady XOXO Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Lehman, Dr. Jacob M. (Jack) LEHMAN-Dr. Jacob (Jack) M. of Boca Raton, FL and formerly of Patchogue, LI on October 15, 2005. Devoted husband of Madalyn. Loving father of Douglas, Keith and Jill. Adoring grandfather of Bobby and Alison. Funeral service today 1:30 PM at Larchmont Temple, Larchmont, NY. Memorial contributions to: Columbia University Lung Cancer Research Fund, c/o Dr. Mark Stoopler, 161 Ft. Washington Ave., NY, NY 10032. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Loudon, Guy E. LOUDON-Guy E., "Pops," of West Islip, LI entered eternal life on October 15, 2005. Devoted father of Thomas, Laurie, John and Emily. Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Brooke, Mac, Evan, Emma, Amanda, Jeremy and Mikaela. Cherished great-grandfather of Phoebe, Loudon and Eric. Guy was an administrator in the West Islip School District and proud US Navy Veteran serving during World War II. In lieu of flowers, donations in Guy's name may be made to the West Islip Swim Club, PO Box 209, West Islip, NY 11795. A private memorial will be held by the Loudon family. Arrangements entrusted to the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Lyons, John R. LYONS-John R. of Wilmington, NC (formerly of Bay Shore), died suddenly on October 13, 2005 in his 57th year. Retired mail carrier from the Bellmore Post Office. Former member of the Bay Shore Fire Department, ex-captain of patrol. United States Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Roseann. Loving and devoted Dad of Kevin and Brian. Dear father-inlaw of Niki and Jennifer. The family will receive friends Wednesday only between the hours of 2-5 and 7-10 PM at the R. C. Albrecht Funeral Home Inc., 62 Carleton Avenue, East Islip (2 miles south of exit 43A, SS Pkwy). Religious service, 8 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations in John's memory to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, 2131 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Cremation will be private. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Ormsby, Thomas G. (Memoriam) THOMAS G. ORMSBY 1/27/52 - 10/17/04 Happy 1 year Anniversary in Heaven Daddy (Poppy) We miss you more and more every day. We Love you up to the sky and back. You will always be our HERO! Hugs and Kisses XOXO Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Pinkerton, Harry E. ("Mr. P") PINKERTON-Harry E. ("Mr. P") longtime resident of Mill NeckOyster Bay on October 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Frances H. Loving father of Wilma (Herb) Steele, Dennis (Linda) Pinkerton, Hank (Celeste) Pinkerton, Donna (Scott) Lee, Debra (Robert) Goyena-Segarra, and Frances (Bob) Royere. Cherished grandfather of fourteen, and great-grandfather of five. A memorial service will be held at The Village Church of Bayville on Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Doubleday Babcock Senior Center 45 E. Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Arrangements under the direction of the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Inc., 293 South St, Oyster Bay, NY. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Richmond, Robert RICHMOND-Robert, age 73 of South Huntington, on October 15, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. Water Commissioner of South Huntington Water District for over 40 years. A Korean War veteran. beloved husband of Carmela. Loving father of Doreen Richmond-Lane (Jim), Bobby, John (Andrea), Danny Richmond (Colleen), Diane LoBasso (Kevin), Kathy Glubiak (Glenn) and Billy Richmond. Adored grandfather of 12 grandchildren. Dear brother of Jack and Sam Richmond and Betty Lorme. Visitation, Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM, M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station. Mass, Wednesday 9:30 AM, St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Sisino Sr., Robert T. SISINO-Robert T., Sr., 68 years, on October 12, 2005, of Roxbury, N.Y., formerly of Smithtown. Robert was a retired Detective from S.C.P.D. Beloved father of Robert, Jr. (of Roxbury), Steven Suffolk County Sheriff's Office (Lisa) (of Smithtown), and Michelle (Mark) Garry N.C.P.D. (of Smithtown).Cherished grand- father of Christina, Gabrielle, Hunter, and Travis. Dear brother of the late John C., Ann (Robert) Marshall (of St. James), and Michael (Andrea) Sisino (of Vermont). Loving uncle of 12 nieces and nephews. Reposing at Fives Smithtown Funeral Home, 31 Landing Avenue. Visiting, Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass, Wednesday, 9:45 AM, St. Patrick's R.C. Church. Interment to follow, Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing. In lieu of flowers, donations to Catskill Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820. Published in Newsday from 10/16/2005 - 10/18/2005. Sorro, Mary Ann SORRO-Mary Ann of Williston Park, LI on October 16, 2005. Beloved and devoted wife of Joseph J. Dear cousin of William and Estelle. Cherished sister of Catherine, Helen, Margaret and Larry. Visitation, Monday and Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 AM, St. Aidan's R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Steinbach, George T. STEINBACH-George T., 83 of Spring Hill, FL, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2005 at his home. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Spring Hill 20 years ago from Bethpage, Long Island, NY. He was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. He served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of Knights of Columbus, 4th degree in Long Island, NY and a member of the NY State Club in Hernando County, FL. He enjoyed bowling, dancing and loved all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Margaret of Spring Hill, FL; two daughters, Marge Steinbach of Farmingdale, NY; Eileen Tyler of Wantagh, NY; son George of Lithia, FL; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visiting Tuesday, October 18, 2005 from 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home Inc., 234 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:15 AM at St. James R.C. Church, Seaford, NY. Entombment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, East Farmingdale, NY. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Vecchione, Reginald A. VECCHIONE-Reginald A. age 78, of Westport, CT, formerly of Hollis, NY, retired sales executive for John Wolf, a division of Cone Mills Corporation. Husband of Dorothy Vecchione, father of Steven Vecchione and Lisa Vecchione. Stepfather of Robert Reilly, Jacqueline Reilly and Lisa Sicilian; brother of Pasquale, John, Paul, Anthony and Alfred Vecchione and Elizabeth Monaco; grandfather of Jessica and Regina Vecchione and Michael and Christine Sicilian. Mass of Christian burial Tuesday, 11:00 am Assumption Church, 98 Riverside Ave., Westport, CT. Interment will follow in Willowbrook Cemetery, Westport. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005. Whaley, James K. WHALEY-James K. of Manorville (formerly of Hicksville) on October 15, 2005. Loving and devoted husband of Anne (nee O'Sullivan). Cherished father of Stephen C. Beloved son of Florence and the late James. Dear brother of Ellen Wexler, Carol Rudowski and Julia Hengstler. Treasured son-in-law of John and Anna O'Sullivan and brother-inlaw of Timothy, John and Stephen. Fond uncle of eleven. Mr. Whaley was a veteran of the US Navy Submarine division. Friends may call on Monday 7-9:30 PM and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave. (corner W. Marie Street). Funeral Mass, Wednesday 9:45 AM, St. Ignatius R.C. Church, Hicksville. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/17/2005.