OBITS: Newsday 19 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 Aiosa, John AIOSA-John, of Baldwin, NY, on October 17,2005. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Gazzio). Loving and devoted father of John Jr., Jeffrey, and Joseph. Adored grandfather of three. Reposing Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, today 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass St. Christopher's RC Church, Baldwin, Thursday, 9:45AM. Entombment, Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury. In lieu of flowers contributions to Lustgarten.org for pancreatic cancer would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Arleo, John Edward (Memoriam) JOHN EDWARD ARLEO 10/19/66 - 11/2/88 In the almost 17 years here without you, we have learned to go through the motions of life. Never understanding why yours was cut so short. Please embrace the littlest light. Happy Birthday Sweet Son. Love forever Mom and Dad Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Carlsson, Timothy Charles (Memoriam) TIMOTHY CHARLES CARLSSON May 28, 1976 - Oct. 19, 1996 "Time heals" is an addage that is not always accurate. It's been nine years since you left and we miss you like it was yesterday. Love Mom, Dad, Julie, Janine and Eric. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Chliek, Barbara A. CHLIEK-Barbara A., age 56, of Sayville, LI, on October 17, 2005. Beloved wife of Anthony J. Dear mother of Brian. Devoted daughter of Otto and Mary Vitale. Loving sister of Kathy Shelton, Ann Marie Brew and Deborah Vitale. Religious Service Friday, 10:30 AM, at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Highway, West Sayville. Interment Pinelawn. Visiting hours 2-4:30 and 79:30PM Thursday. Please make contributions in her memory to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Corsetti, Debra M. CORSETTI-Debra M. of West Babylon suddenly on October 10, 2005. Loving wife of Frank, Sr. Devoted mother of Raymond Pacello, Joseph Visone, Robert Lass and stepmother of Stephanie and Frank Corsetti, Jr. Cherished grandmother of two. Dear daughter of Evelyn and James Gray, Sr. Fond sister of Susan Pizzarrusso and James Gray. Friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main Street, Babylon on Friday, 2-4:30 and 79:30 p.m. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Grace Church. Interment, North Babylon Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. DiStefano, Martin A. DiSTEFANO-Martin A., of Hicksville, on October 17, 2005. (Retired Tip Top Bread). Loving husband of the late Marie. Beloved father of Patricia R. Gebhard. Cherished grandfather of Edward and Robert. Treasured great grandfather of Samantha Lynn, Edward Frederick and Julia Elizabeth. Friends may call Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave., (2 blocks south LIRR, corner of W. Marie St.), Mass Thursday 10AM at St. Paul the Apostle RC Church, Brookville. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Gamsjager, Donald J. GAMSJAGER-Donald J., Photographer, of St. James, LI, on October 17, 2005. President of Suffolk Professional Photographers1990; Membership Chairman for several years; State Delegate Professional Photographers Society of New York State; served on the Board of Governors as past President of SPP. Cherished husband of Jane. Loving father of Gail V. Roberts, Donald T., and Mark R. Beloved Papa of Donnie, Sean, Austin and Thomas. Friends may call at the St. James Funeral Home, Rt. 25A, St. James, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Thursday 10AM at Sts. Philip and James RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, 50 Rt. 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787, in Donald's memory. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Garutti, Ida GARUTTI-Ida, of Huntington Station, on October 15, 2005. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc. 1380 New York Ave., (corner of Pulaski Rd.) Huntington Station, NY 11746. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:45AM at St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church. Interment St. Raymond's Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Ghee, Margaret L. GHEE-Margaret L., 87, passed October, 15, 2005, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was born in Lynbrook, NY, and lived in Oceanside, NY. She attended Oceanside High School, Class of 1936, and was a Sergeant in the Nassau County Sheriff's Department. She was a member of the Red Hat Society; Queen Mother, the Order of the Eastern Star; and a member of the American Red Cross. She is survived by her daughters; Jean Brown of Stuart, FL and JoAnn Ghee of Wells, NY; and son, John Ghee of Port St. Lucie, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Ghee. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Giordano, Joseph GIORDANO-Joseph of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY (formerly of Brooklyn, NY) on October 18th, 2005 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Sandra Vath, Anthony, and father-in-law of Peter and Pat. Dear brother of Angelina Marcianti, Dominick, and the late Peter Giordano. Cherished grandfather of six and great-grandfather of six. Reposing, Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY where a Religious Service will be held Thursday 11 A.M. Entombment following Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, NY. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Gissi Sr., Joseph N. GISSI-Joseph N., Sr., of Brentwood, on October 15, 2005. Predeceased by his wife, Patricia Gissi (nee Reynolds). Cherished father of Patricia Borger (Norman) and Joseph Gissi, Jr. in Calif. Proud and devoted grandfather of Glynne Borger, Tiffany Borger, Jacqueline Donegan (James), and Kimberley Schassberger (Steven). Loving greatgrandfather of Brittney Borger, Caitlin Donegan, Erik, Lindsey, and Kacey Schassberger. Dear brother of Alfred Gissi (Joan), Richard Gissi, and Dorothy O'Reilly (James). World War II veteran, 9th Air Force Radio Control Division. Founder of Brentwood's first TV and Radio Service Store. Past member of the Brentwood Fire Dept. Funeral Services were held at The Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes, Inc., Brentwood. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, 11 AM, at St. Anne R.C. Church. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday from 10/19/2005 - 10/24/2005. Ivanov Sr., Vasil T. IVANOV-Vasil T., Sr., 70, passed away at his home in Naples, FL on October 16, 2005. He had moved to Naples from NY four years ago. Vasil was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He dedicated his life to the success of his Long Island General Office where he served as the General Manager to over 150 agents. Vasil's determination, dedication and loyalty earned him 13 Chairman's Trophies, and ultimately the NY Life Chairman's Emeritus Award. Vasil was a member of the Vineyards and Twin Eagles Country clubs in Naples, and the Brookville Country Club in NY. He was an alumni of NYU and loved golfing and card playing, but his biggest love was being a father and grandfather. Vasil is survived by his wife Frances (Lipiz) Ivanov, daughter Tanya Ivanov of MD, son Vasil Ivanov Jr. and his wife Michele, of Naples. He also leaves his adoring grandchildren Vasil T. Ivanov III, Sofia Ann Ivanov of Naples, and his mother-in-law Hortensia Lipiz of NY. Expressions of sympathy in Vasil's memory may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, LLC., 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, N.Y. Visiting, Thursday 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Friday 9:0011:00 a.m. Funeral Service, Friday 11:00 a.m., at The Branch Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Johnson, Kelly Wallace (Memoriam) KELLY WALLACE-JOHNSON 12/4/76 - 10/19/04 Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall. You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. The voice is mute And stilled the heart. That loved us well and true. Ah, bitter was the trial to part. From one so good as you. You are not forgotten now Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last We will remember thee. Love, Dad & Steph Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Johnson, Kelly Wallace (Memoriam) KELLY WALLACE-JOHNSON 12/4/76 - 10/19/04 1st Anniversary in Heaven We thought of you with love today, Kelly, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that, too. We think of you in silence and often speak your name. We think about the things you loved to do and the shows you loved to watch. Now all we have are wonderful memories and so many beautiful pictures in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part. God has you in His keeping, We have you forever in our hearts. We miss you so much, Kel. Keep sending us those signs. Love, Mom and Kristy Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. McQuillen, Leo E. McQUILLEN-Leo E., age 97, on October 17, 2005 of Syosset, N.Y. He was predeceased by his darling wife Mildred of 75 yrs., his cherished daughter Patricia Gaddis, loving grandson Christopher Huza and 13 brothers and sisters. Devoted father of Mildred Huza, Jean Carr and Leo McQuillen Jr. Dear father-in-law of Frank Huza, Edward Carr, the late Arthur Gaddis and the late Susan McQuillen. Proud Grandpa Mac of 21 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Rd. Visiting Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45am, at St. Edward Confessor RC Church, Syosset, NY. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, 555 Albany Ave., Amityville, N.Y. 11701-1165. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Megerle, Herbert G. MEGERLE-Herbert G., on October 17, 2005, age 89, of East Moriches. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of Linda and Bob Steinke and Joan and Cliff Hunter. Cherished grandfather of Debra, Nancy, John and Gregory, great grandfather of Dylan, Sara, Samantha and Aidan. Dear uncle of Patricia Flinn. He will be forever in our hearts. Reposing at Sinnickson's Moriches Funeral Home, 203 Main St. (Country Rd. 80), Center Moriches, today and Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Service will be Thursday at 7:30PM. Interment Friday at Pinelawn Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, of East Moriches, P.O. Box 565, East Moriches, NY 11940. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. O'Donnell, Elizabeth A. (Brennan) O'DONNELL-Elizabeth A. (nee Brennan) formerly of Baldwin on October 18, 2005, aged 73 years. Devoted wife of the late Charles. Beloved mother of Michael, Brian, Sue Browning, Dennis, Kevin, Trisha Shakter (Jay), Laurie Burnside (J.J.), Nancy (James), Kerry, Christine Carroll (James) and the late Cathleen. Dear Grandma of 19. Loving sister of Robert Brennan and the late Geraldine Castagne. The family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Cecere-Pensa Funeral Home (As successors to Weigand Brothers), 2283 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, N.Y. 11510. Funeral Mass, Friday 10:30 AM, at St. Christopher's RC Church, Baldwin, N.Y. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. O'Malley, Annie O'MALLEY-Annie, of Levittown, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2005, at the age of 68. Loving wife of James J. Beloved mother of James, George and Thomas. Devoted sister of Althea. Dear mother-in-law of Lorri, Susan and Janine. Cherished grandmother of Shannon, Thomas, Kathleen, Sean, Ryan, James, Joseph and Johnathan. Friends may call Friday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, 2786 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown (2 blocks east of Wantagh Pkwy.). Mass Saturday, 10AM at St. Bernard RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Policastro Sr., Joseph C. POLICASTRO-Joseph C. Sr., on October 16, 2005, of Baiting Hollow. Beloved husband of Florence. Devoted father of Joseph Jr. Cherished grandfather of Joseph Wayne. Brother of Janet Blydenburgh. Reposing 2-4 and 7-9PM, Wednesday, Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Rt. 25A, Wading River. Funeral Mass, Thursday at St. John the Baptist RC Church, Wading River. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Purins, Astrida Viktoria PURINS-Astrida Viktoria, of Rockville Centre, on October 18, 2005. Loving mother of Silvia Purins. Beloved daughter of Bruno Purins and Anda Staab. Devoted sister of Silvia Lederman (Mark) and Edward Purins (Tamatha). Granddaughter of Lilija Purmalis. Aunt of Alex and Eli; Sarah and Audrey. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at Thomas A. Glynn & Son Funeral Home, 20 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre. Religious Service, Thursday at 8 PM. Interment, Latvian Lutheran Cemetery, Elka Park (Tannersville), N.Y. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Sciortino, Theresa E. SCIORTINO-Theresa E., of Myrtle Beach, SC, (formerly of Copiague), on October 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Loving mother of Patricia A. Robinson, Ronald L. and Joseph V. Sciortino. Cherished grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Anna Kiss, Frank Salay and the late Helen Baron. The family will recieve friends Thursday, 2-4:30 and 79:30PM at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rte. 110), Amityville. Funeral Mass, Friday, 9:45AM, Our Lady of the Assumption RC Church, Copiague. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Seifts, Elmer (Joe) SEIFTS-Elmer (Joe), of Oceanside, LI, on October 17, 2005. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Devoted father of Albert (Charmaine). Dear grandfather of Alexander and Angelique, and great grandfather of Daenalye Lee Spencer. Reposing Towers Funeral Home, Inc., Long Beach and Foxhurst Roads, Oceanside, Thursday 2-4 and 79PM. Graveside Service Greenfield Cemetery, Friday, 10:30AM. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Tomassoni, Armand TOMASSONI-Armand of Smithtown, formerly of St. James, L.I., on October 18, 2005. Cherished husband of Simone. Loving father of Melissa Rivas. Devoted Papa of Brandon and Alexa. Friends may call at the St. James Funeral Home, Rt. 25A, St. James, Thursday 7-9pm only. Funeral Mass, Friday 10am, at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Turner, Martha Prentice TURNER-Martha Prentice, 96 years old passed on October 15, in her Northport Home. Beloved aunt of Mattie McDermott, Katie Anderson, and other nieces and nephews. Received her MA from Columbia University in 1949. Worked as a Speech Therapist for the Veterans Administration after WWII, and continued private teaching. She was a charter member of the Womens' Bible Society, member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and Daughters of the Cincinnati. A dedicated parishioner of Trinity Episcopal Church, where she sang in the choir for many years, and faithfully attended Bible Study classes. Reposing, Nolan & TaylorHowe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport. Funeral Mass, Friday 10 AM, Trinity Episcopal Church, Northport. Interment, The Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Hours, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Valvano, Michael C. (Memoriam) MICHAEL C. VALVANO October 19, 1966 - May 1, 1992 "Birthday in Heaven" Michael, 39 years ago today the world was blessed by your life. You were absolutely beautiful! That face everyone couldn't help but stare. The precious moments we shared and wonderful memories of your love filled our hearts and our lives. In peace your spirit lives on - You will remain forever in our thoughts and prayers. Missing You Dearly, Mom, Dad, Eva, John & Charlie Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005. Welch, Daniel E. (Memoriam) DANIEL E. WELCH 6/25/31 - 10/19/04 I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too. I think of you in silence and often speak your name, now all I have are memories and your picture in a frame. The memories are my keepsake with which I will never part. God has you in his keeping I will always have you in my heart. Forever Loved, Always Remembered Your Loving wife Janet Published in Newsday on 10/19/2005.