OBITS: Newsday 3 Sep 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 Basso, Gaetano BASSO-Gaetano a.k.a. Tommy, age 81, of Commack, NY, on September 2, 2005. Beloved husband of Rosalie. Loving father of Connie Meserole, Josephine Tuttle, Gaetano Frank Basso. Cherished grandfather of Kenneth, Samantha, Jacquelyn, Casey, Brittany and Thomas. Devoted brother of Camille Lelia. Dear father-in-law of Kenneth, Thomas and Joan. Loving pet "Jack". Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY. Visiting Saturday 79:30PM and Sunday 2-4 and 79:30PM. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45AM at Holy Cross R.C.C. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Bellidora, Angelo Marino BELLIDORA-Angelo Marino, of Old Brookville, NY, on September 2, 2005. He is predeceased by his wife Sophia. He is survived by his daughters Carole Ann Bellidora and Angela Susan Anton; grandchildren Jonathen, Kristen and Drew. Memorial visiting Saturday 6-9 pm, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY 11545. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, St. Mary's R. C. Church, Roslyn, NY. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Contributions may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, 1275 York Ave., New York, NY 10021. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Brodlieb, Seymour "Cy" BRODLIEB-Seymour "Cy" age 84 of Tampa died Thursday, September 1, 2005 in Tampa, FL. Cy was born in Brooklyn, NY and came to Tampa recently from Arizona. He was the retired owner of Brodlieb Motors in New York, was a 32nd degree Mason and participated in Parent Aid in Arizona. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Leona. Survivors include his daughters, Gail Meyer and Eileen Eckstein both of Tampa, step-son Robert C. Craven of Farmingdale, NY, brother Theodore "Ted" Brodlieb of New York, NY, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren in (CH) including, Zachary Seth who was born this week and will be named for Mr. Brodlieb. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Animal Lifeline, PO Box 1034, Bellmore, NY 11710 or Parent Aid, 2580 E. 22 Street, Tuscon, AZ 85713 (FL). Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Buttine, Virginia M. BUTTINE-Virginia M. of Shelter Island and Boca Raton, FL. (formerly of Oyster Bay) on September 1, 2005. Beloved wife of John B. Buttine. Loving mother of Jack M. (Bonnie), Richard A. (Judy) and Nancy Buttine. Fond sister of Edward M. Mullen. Cherished grandmother of Sam (Melissa), Rich, Kimberly and Katie and greatgrandmother of Jack Richard. Reposing at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, 293 South Street, Oyster Bay on Monday from 79PM and Tuesday from 3-5 and 79PM then at The Shelter Island Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10AM until 12PM. The Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Wednesday at 12:30PM in Our Lady of the Isle RC Church, 3 Prospect Ave, Shelter Island Heights. Interment Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Capobianco, Andrew A. (Memoriam) ANDREW A. CAPOBIANCO "Dad" - "Andy" 11/1/1927 - 9/4/1997 It has now been 8 years since the greatest person on Earth passed away. You are the Best of the Best. I miss you dearly. You will always be my best friend forever. Love, Your Son Angelo Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Costantino, Anne L. COSTANTINO-Anne L. of Massapequa, LI on September 1, 2005. Beloved wife of Frank for 53 years. Loving mother of Frank Costantino, Jr. and his wife Joyce and Marita A. Gruhn and her husband the late Gerard W. Jr. Cherished grandmother of Krista Gruhn, Daniel Gruhn, Bruce Brandl and Glenn Brandl. Dear sister of Joan Hoffman, Kathryn Zaccaro and the late Thomas Smith and the late William Smith. Mrs. Costantino is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday and Monday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt. 110), Amityville. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:30AM St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Amityville. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions to the St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Attn: Brave Hearts, Office of Development, 100 Port Washington Blvd., Roslyn, NY 11576. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Cummins, John J. CUMMINS-John J., of East Patchogue on, September 1, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Ann Cummins. Loving father of John Jr., Timothy, Robbin Norris and Amy Cummins. Dear grandfather of seven grandchildren. Visitation, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Robertaccio Funeral Home Inc., 85 Rte. 112, Patchogue. Religious services Sunday 8PM at funeral home. Interment, Monday at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. DeRidder, Danielle Assunta (Memoriam) DANIELLE ASSUNTA DeRIDDER 9/3/92 - 12/2/03 Every time we think of you our eyes still fill with tears. Sometimes it feels like yesterday, sometimes it feels like years. We hope you send a little sign on this special day, a rainbow or a butterfly to show us your ok. Happy Birthday Angel We miss you and love you so much. Love forever and always, Mommy, Daddy, Samantha, Jaclynne, John John, Madison & Dakota Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Dunn, Edward E. DUNN-Edward E., Longtime resident of Babylon, LI peacefully on September 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Grace E. Dunn. Devoted father of Jane. Dear brother of Esther Sinnott. Loving friend of Richard. Proud Veteran of The U.S. Army Serving During World War II. 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 Tuesday 9:45AM at St. Joseph's RC Church, Babylon, LI. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Sunday and Monday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Geiersbach, Gianna Noelle (Memoriam) GIANNA NOELLE GEIERSBACH September 2, 2003 God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me". With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stooped beating, your precious hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.We miss you. Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew and ALexa Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Linkletter, Curtis G. LINKLETTER-Curtis G. of Locust Valley, LI on 8/29/05 age 35. Beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Abbondandolo). Loving Father of Miriah, Dear son of Marjorie and the late Abe Rosenberg. Fond Brother of Daniel. Devoted son in law of Carla and Joseph Abbondandolo. Friends may visit at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, Tuesday 3-5PM and 79PM. Service Wednesday 12PM at the Funeral Home. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Lubrano, Mary LUBRANO-Mary, 95, of Westbury, on August 30, 2005. Predeceased by husband Louis. Mother of Leonard, Louis, James, Nancy Citera and Joanne Schramm. Grandmother of Maria, Elisa Rose, Jon, Eric, Jason, Tony, Mark, Marty, Andrew, William, Lucy, Louis, Deborah, James, Jr., Bernadette Bartolillo, Anthony, Vincent, Theresa Wilson, Maria Stio, Kimberly Ortolano, Jennifer Trested, Devin, and numerous great grandchildren. Viewing, Sunday and Monday, Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 516-333-0615. Funeral Mass, St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Marotta, Leonard M. MAROTTA-Leonard M. Beloved husband of Nori. Devoted father of Ann Frances Palmer, Joseph M., Leonard W. and Anthony. Fond grandfather of Nicholas, Anthony, Joseph and Matthew. Loving brother of Sal. Reposing at Branch Funeral Home, 190 E. Main Street, Smithtown. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 9:45AM, St. Patrick's Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9:30PM Saturday and Sunday. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. McCloy, Florence E. MCCLOY-Florence E. of Bayville LI on 9/1/05 Age 82. Beloved wife of Norman E. Loving Mother of Gail Korneliusen (Thomas) Norman E. Jr. (Wendy) and the late Penny Jean. Proud grandmother of Erin, Michael and Jill. Friends may visit at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas Glen Cove Sunday 4-7PM. Service Monday 10AM at the Funeral Home. Interment Bayville Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Morgillo, Gelsomina (Posillico) MORGILLO-Gelsomina (nee Posillico), 102, formerly of Westbury, N.Y., on August 31, 2005. Born November 4, 1902, in Durazzano, Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1926. Beloved wife of the late Alfonso for 61 years. Devoted mother of Pat, Marie and Joe. Loving mother-in-law to Mary, Joan, and the late Bob. Adored "Nanny" to 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Fond aunt and cherished sister to four brothers and six sisters, survived by her sisters, Antoinette, Gerolamina and Biaggina. Her family was of great importance to her and gave her much joy. She was devoutly religious and a member of the St. Anthony Society for over 50 years. Reposing at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Avenue, Westbury. Visiting, Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 11 AM, at St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. For information call 516-333-0615. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Olsen, Lorraine M. OLSEN-Lorraine M., 76, of Ft. Myers, FL on August 21, 2005. Formerly of Hauppauge. Survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Donald A. Olsen, daughters Deborah Olsen, Diane (Brad) Soergel, Dana Caserto and seven grandchildren. A son, Donald, predeceased her in 1963. Memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 N Halsted St #201 Chicago IL 60622. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Pagonis, Maria (Memoriam) MARIA PAGONIS 02/02/31 - 09/03/01 Dear Mommy, Happy 4th Anniversary in Heaven. I know the void you left in my heart when you left us can never be filled. I Love You and Miss You Very Much. Love Always, John Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Paredes, Evelyn M. (Memoriam) EVELYN M. PAREDES Oct. 24, 1927 - Sept. 3, 2004 God took you one year ago on this day up to Heaven to be with Him. You are in our hearts today and always. You are missed by your husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends but not forgotten. You are our Angel in Heaven. Keep smiling down on us and protect your family and friends. Our prayers and love are with you always. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Quirk, John Francis QUIRK-John Francis, formerly of Stony Brook, NY passed away, August 3, 2005 at his home in Mount Pleasant, SC after a long illness. Born in Norfolk, VA, he served in the U.S. Army in Europe during WW II. After many years as an educator in Nassau and Suffolk counties, he retired as Assistant Superintendent of the Middle Island School District. He graduated from Boston University and Columbia University Graduate School. He is survived by his wife, the former Cornelia M. Shea. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his six children, Sydney Feldmann (Edward), Lisa Quirk, John E. Quirk (Susan), Antonia Quirk, Cornelia Poletti (Kenneth), and Sean Johnson (Robert). He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Danielle, Lindsey, Christie, Erin, Allison, Ross, Olivia and Caleigh. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Solomita, Carmela SOLOMITA-Carmela of Glen Cove, LI on September 1, 2005, age 68. Beloved wife of Angelo. Loving mother of Angelo (Susan), Rosemarie Graziosi (Rocco), Catarina Sicuranza (Giuseppe) and Michael. Proud grandmother of eight. Also survived by sisters and brothers. Visitation at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, Monday 2-5 and 79PM. Mass St. Rocco RC Church Tuesday 9:30AM. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Spence, Robert W. SPENCE-Robert W., age 77, of Seldon. Formerly of Springfield Gardens, on September 1, 2005. Suffolk County Public Works retiree and proud WWII Coast Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Schmidt). Devoted father of Gary (Denise), Richard, Jean (Kenny) Kersul, Carole (Chuck) Ganzenmuller, Mary, and the late William (Jean). Cherished grandfather of ten and greatgrandfather of five. Also survived by his loving brother and three sisters. Reposing at Marinello Funeral Home, Inc., 493 Middle Country Rd., Coram. Prayers in the funeral home, Monday 8PM and Tuesday 9:45AM followed by interment at Calverton National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Memorial donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Thorn, Barbara Norton THORN-Barbara Norton, of Amityville, LI, formerly of Hampstead, NC), on August 31, 2005. Born in Buffalo, NY, on December 9, 1922, she was the daughter of the late A. Sidney Norton and Katherine Chesney Norton. She graduated from Emma Willard School and Smith College and received her Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Hofstra University. She is survived by her husband William P. Thorn and her children, Katherine Thorne, William P. Thorn, Jr., and his wife Carol, Sydney Thorn and her husband Peter Pollard and Townsend C. Thorn and his wife Kathleen. Mrs. Thorn is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great granchildren. Memorial visiting will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2005 from 10-11:30AM with a memorial remembrance at 11:30AM, at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rte. 110), Amityville. Interment of cremated remains was private in the Floyd-Jones Cemetery, Massapequa. The family has requested memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Vulpis, Sammy J. VULPIS-Sammy J., on September 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary. Cherished father of Anna Marie, Susan, Tina, Vito and Michael. Loving Grandfather of Nineteen. Caring great grandfather of three. Visitation will be held on Saturday 8:30-9:30AM at Johnstons' Wellwood Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:15AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005. Werther, Lena WERTHER-Lena on September 1, 2005 in her 80th year of Islip, NY. Loving mother of Mary, Jack, Larry Werther and Linda Zaptin. Devoted sister of Lucy Porzio and cherished grandmother of eight and great grandmother of five. Visiting Sunday and Monday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc. 172 Main St. Islip. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday 9:45AM at St. Mary's RC Church, East Islip. Interment St. Johns Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. Published in Newsday on 9/3/2005.