OBITS: Newsday 14 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 Abramo, Mary Grace ABRAMO-Mary Grace, of Douglaston, NY, on September 12, 2005. Wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Frances Hagan, Johanna Abramo, Mary Anderson, Joseph Abramo and Janice LoDolce. Beloved grandmother of Jennifer, Suzanne, James, Gregory, Phillip, Michael, Stephen, Lauren and Anthony, and great grandmother of Ryan and Maria. Sister of Peter and Sam. Visiting at the Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home, located on Little Neck Pkwy and Northern Blvd. in Little Neck, NY, on Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday 9:45AM in St. Anastasia R.C. Church in Douglas ton. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Barry, Margaret M. BARRY-Margaret M, age 87, on September 13, 2005, a long time resident of Lynbrook, LI. Ms. Barry was born in Brooklyn and graduated from St. John's University in 1956. Retired from Western Electric. Ms. Barry was an avid golfer and world traveler. She was a member of the Bay Park Ladies Golf Club and Catholic Golden Age. She also enjoyed bowling, swimming and Mah Jongg. Ms. Barry gave many years volunteering at Mercy Medical Center. She is survived by cousins Joanne and Robert Fromm, Barbara Fromm, Susan and Tom Chodakiewicz, Joan Magnuson and Robert Magnuson. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9PM today at the Perry Funeral Home, 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, LI. Funeral Mass, 9:45AM Monday at St. Raymond's R.C. Church, East Rockaway, LI. Burial, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Becker, James H. BECKER-James H., 73, of Bohemia, LI, on September 12, 2005, after a long illness. Retired Electrical Engineer with Grumman Aerospace. Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Loving father of Kathleen (George) Kraus, Susan Levender, Carol Ann (Brian) Ralph and James, Jr. (Cary). Cherished grandfather of Michelle, Michael, Matthew, Michael, Meghan, Marc, Brian and Adrienne. Dear brother of Joseph. Reposing, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45AM at St. John Nepomucene R.C. Church, Bohemia. Interment, VA National Cemetery, Calverton. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, 75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, are appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Berg, Stella N. (Nowak) BERG-Stella N. (nee Nowak), of Northport, on September 12, 2005, in her 89th year. Loving wife of the late George I. Berg. Devoted mother of Ronald (Karen) Berg and the late Thomas Berg. Beloved grandmother of Jacqueline (Mario) Nicoletto, Suzanne (Anthony) Marrone and Kenneth (Eileen) Berg. Cherished by her great grandchildren Mario Nicoletto, Matthew Marrone, Grace Ann Berg and Joseph Berg. Fond sister of Caroline Zqutowicz. Reposing, Nolan & TaylorHowe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Prayer Service, Thursday 11AM at funeral home. Interment, Holy Cross Polish Cemetery, Commack.In lieu of flowers, donations to V.N.S.-Hospice of Suffolk, 505 Main St., Northport, NY 11768 in Stella's memory appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Brudnicki, Clara BRUDNICKI-Clara in Branford, Ct. Saturday, September 10, 2005, formerly of New Hyde Park, Long Island, New York. Wife of the late Felix A. Brudnicki. Born June 22, 1914 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Wladyslava Mentz Swillo. Mother of Gary F. Brudnicki and his wife Elizabeth of Guilford, Ct. and Russell J. Brudnicki and his wife Cathy of Thousand Oaks, CA. Also survived by five grandchildren: Elizabeth Williams, Kathryn, Margaret, Michael and Philip Brudnicki. Predeceased by a brother, Edward Swillo and a sister, Dorothy Brady. Also survived by her life long friend Helen Alder. Mrs. Brudnicki was a parishioner of Holy Spirit Church for over 50 years. Funeral from the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guildford, Ct., on Saturday, September 17th at 10:30 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford, Ct. at 11 am. Friends may call Friday, September 16th from 5-8:30 pm at the Funeral home. Burial in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI on Monday, September 19th at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Brudnicki's name may be made to Catholic Charities Inc., 467 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, Ct. 06002. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Costello, Taylor Nicole (Memoriam) TAYLOR NICOLE COSTELLO September 14, 2002 Dear Sweet Angel, you were taken too fast from us. We think of you everyday of our lives and miss you deeply. Until we meet again in Heaven, know you are always loved. Always and Forever, Mommy & Daddy, Casey, Nicholas, Tyler and Cody. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Costello, Taylor Nicole (Memoriam) TAYLOR NICOLE COSTELLO To My Beautiful Goddaughter, Taylor, Thought Of And Loved Dearly. Love, Aunt Nancy Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Craz, Joan C. CRAZ-Joan C., of East Moriches (formerly of Blue Point), on September 13, 2005. Beloved mother of Peter B. and Lynda C. Farrell. Loving grandmother of Perry Craz, Geoffrey Craz and J. Devery Farrell. Dear mother in law of Elizabeth J. Craz and James D. Farrell. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Robertaccio Funeral Home Inc, 85 Route 112, Patchogue. Religious Services, Thursday 8PM at funeral home. Cremation, private. Contributions to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset, Hwy., Port Jefferson Sta., NY 11776 or the charity of your choice. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Dara, Joseph F. DARA-Joseph F., of Huntington, formerly of Shelter Island, on September 13, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Loris Dara. Loving father of Joseph (Gina), Mark (Karen), Paul (Ginger), and Peter (Elise). Adoring grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Connie, Mike and Frank. Visitation, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass, Friday 9:45AM at St. Patrick's Church. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Diglio, Philip A. DIGLIO-Philip A. on September 13, 2005. A resident of New Hyde Park, N.Y. for 39 years. Beloved husband for 57 years to Louise. Loving father to Joan Piccione (Michael) and Philip (Sandra). Cherished grandfather to Philip, Robert, Stephen, Kristen and Paul. Dear brother to Camille Jacobs and Frank. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Friends may visit on Thursday 24:30 P.M. and 7-9:30 P.M. at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Notre Dame R.C. Church, on Friday at 9:15 A.M. with interment to follow at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, NY. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Frisone, Catherine FRISONE-Catherine, on September 12, 2005, of Manhasset, NY. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Dear mother of John Frisone, Marianna Accardo, Concetta Soldano and David Frisone. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Calling hours at The Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, on Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Thursday 11:15AM, St. Marys R.C. Church, Manhasset. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Gannon, John M. GANNON-John M. Gannon, 61, of Delhi, NY passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2005. Born September 23, 1943 in Nassau County, New York he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Fitzmaurice) Gannon. He was married the late Joyce (Nessel) Gannon on May 8, 1971. She died October 30, 1999. Mr. Gannon was employed at Breakey Motors, Walton, NY. Formerly of Westbury, Long Island he served as Captain of the Westbury Volunteer Fire Department and after moving to Delhi belonged to the Delhi Fire Department from 1983-1990. He also was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Delhi, NY. He is survived by a daughter, Cynthia and her husband Peter Bauman, Rochester, NY; two grandchildren, Nicholas Bauman and Brenna Bauman, Rochester, NY; three sisters, Helen Abbatiello, Westbury, Long Island, Bridgid Hand, Bellmore, Long Island, Mary Piscitelli, Westbury, Long Island; and a brother Joe Gannon of Copiague, Long Island; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 10:00am in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Delhi, NY with Father Flannery celebrant. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 from 5-8:00pm at the MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi, NY. Burial will follow the service at Woodland Cemetery, Delhi, NY. Contributions in his memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice. Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi, NY. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Gilroy, Ann Patricia (Memoriam) ANN PATRICIA GILROY 9/14/75 - 9/14/05 Thirtieth Anniversary In Heaven If love alone could have saved you - you Never would have gone. Still missing you so, Mom. Danny, Ronnie, Kathy, Patty, Rene, Ann Marie, Tommy, Chrissy, Jimmy and families Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Gonzalez, Angel F. GONZALEZ-Angel F., longtime resident of Inwood and currently of Lynbrook on September 9, 2005. Beloved husband of Margarita. Loving father of Lillian White, Margarita, Angel, and Sandra AitRabah. Dear father-in-law of Jeffrey White and Kamel Ait-Rabah. Cherished grandfather of Philip James White. Also survived by three brothers and one sister. Funeral Mass, TODAY 9:45 AM, at St. Raymond R.C. Church, Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Arrangements entrusted to Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc., Lynbrook. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Haran III, Joseph William (Memoriam) JOSEPH WILLIAM HARAN III 7/23/76 - 9/14/94 11th Anniversary in Heaven Joey we miss you, we think of you everyday. We remember how you would tell a story, your smile and your laugh. We see a part of you in each of the kids. We love you so much, watch over us Bud. Until we are together again. All our love, hugs and kisses, Mom, Dad, Keri, Rich, Nikki, Joey, Sean, Traci, Scott and Joey. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Kanakos, John Joseph KANAKOS-John Joseph, of Deer Park, L.I., on September 12, 2005. Beloved husband and lifetime companion of Barbara. Cherished father and best friend of Mike and Jen, and Stacey and Patrick. Adored grandpa of James. Dear brother of Marlene and Joan. Faimily and friends may call at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, on Wednesday, 7-9:30 p.m. and Thursday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 p.m. Funeral Mass, 9:15 a.m. Friday, Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church, Deer Park. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, L.I. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Keller, Patricia Ann (Memoriam) PATRICIA ANN KELLER 9/14/60 - 1/16/05 Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven! Surely missed and loved down here. We all know your taking good care of Mommy and always thinking of both of you and always on our minds. Love, Barbara, Helen & Elizabeth & the entire family Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Kornhauser, Kenneth R. KORNHAUSER-Kenneth R. suddenly at age 57. Beloved husband of Ann. Devoted father of Evan, Lindsay and Craig. Loving son of Martin and the late Gladys Kornhauser. Dear brother of Janet and Harvey Fine. Adored son-in-law of Fay and Joseph Morris. Past President of I.J. Morris, Inc., President of The Jewish Funeral Directors of America and past President of Temple Beth Torah, 243 Cantaigue Rd., Westbury, where Funeral Services will be held 12 Noon Thursday, September 15th. Donations to the Eye Tumor Research Foundation, PO Box 832, Philadelphia, PA 19105, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Lacitignola, Mary Ann G. (De Angelis) LACITIGNOLA-Mary Ann G. (nee De Angelis) peacefully on September 12th, 2005, of Germantown, NY, formerly of N. Babylon, age 42. Beloved mother of Barbara Rose, Danielle and Nicole. Cherished daughter of Barbara and the late Gerald De Angelis. Loving sister of Ronald and JoAnne, Anthony and Linda, Frederick and Cathy, William and Lisa, and Gerald Jr. and Tami De Angelis. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, numerous cousins and friends. Reposing at Mangano Funeral Home, Inc., 1701 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, Wednesday and Thursday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 p.m. Funeral Mass, Friday 10:15 a.m., Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, E. Farmingdale, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Leif, Morton A. LEIF-Morton A. of Lake Grove, New York. Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on September 11, 2005 at the age of 76. Born in Brooklyn, NY. Insurance agency owner of Benwest, Fuchs & Leif Ltd. in E. Setauket, NY from 1968 to 2002. Korean War Veteran, US Army. Member of the Masons. Awarded special dispensation from Governor Thomas E. Dewey as one of the youngest licensed NYS Insurance brokers. Survived by devoted wife Georgine, his children Robert and Rose Holland, Michael Holland, Amy Holland and Michael Gregg, and Christopher and Giseli Holland. Also survived by his loving grandchildren Jamie and Robert Holland, the apples of his eyes, his sister Elaine Chait, nieces Linda, Sheryl and Becky and many friends. He touched many lives. He will be sorely missed and his family will miss the mellefluous tone of his voice. Funeral Service, Wednesday 10 AM, at Beth Shalom Chapels, Inc., 760 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, N.Y. Burial to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday from 9/13/2005 - 9/14/2005. Lenahan, Gerard M. LENAHAN-Gerard M., age 83, of Port Washington, on September 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Thomas (Maureen) and Kenneth. Adored grandfather of Tara Claire. Dear brother of Katherine and May. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main St., Port Washington, Wednesday 2-4 PM and Thursday 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter of Alcantara RC Church, Friday 10:30 AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Magin, John C. "Jay" MAGIN-John C. "Jay", of Aiea, Hawaii, on June 15, 2005. He was 68. Born March 20, 1937, in Port Jefferson, grew up in Lynbrook, was a 1955 graduate of Bishop Laughlin Memorial High School. Worked for Grumman Corp. from 1958-1989. Lived in Huntington, moved to Hawaii in 1989. Worked at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor since last year and was an active community volunteer. Survived by wife, Judy; daughter Janis of Honolulu; son John and daughter-in-law Marianne of Huntington Station, N.Y.; a brother, James O. Magin of Freeport; sister Mary Ann Potito of Centereach. Memorial Service, 1PM Saturday, September 17th, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 22 East 18th St., Huntington Station. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. McKew, Maureen A. McKEW-Maureen A., of Malverne, on September 12, 2005. Loving wife of the late Patrick A. Dear sister of Ann Krebs. Beloved sister in law of Marie Sherry and the late James E. Krebs. Cherished aunt of seven nieces and nephews and ten grandnieces and grandnephews. Family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc., 34 Hempstead Avenue (corner of Peninsula Blvd.), Lynbrook. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45AM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Malverne. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. McLeod, Marguerite A. McLEOD-Marguerite A. of Levittown on September 13, 2005. Beloved wife of John F. Loving mother of Therese Vecchi, Kevin (Lesley), Jean Mahland (John) and Eileen Boody (Dennis). Devoted sister of Patricia Beusse, Robert, Eileen and Michael Welsh. Cherished grandmother of ten. Dear aunt of many. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave. (2 blocks south LIRR, corner of West Marie St.). Mass, Friday 10 AM, at Holy Family R.C. Church, Hicksville. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Murphy, James E. MURPHY-James E., of Ocala, FL (former long-time resident of Ronkonkoma, NY). Loving husband of 49 years to Mary (Betty). Devoted father of James, Mary Quinn (Robert) and Colleen Morrow (Brett). Cherished Papa of Gavin, Alex, Courtney, Tanner and Casey. Reposing, Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, where Religious Services will be held Thursday. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45AM, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R.C. Church, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Interment following, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Visiting, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Quinton, Loretta G. (Halbert) QUINTON-Loretta G. (nee Halbert), 86 of Holiday FL on September 2, 2005. Born in Brooklyn, NY, June 24, 1919, she married her teenage sweetheart, Ralph in May '41 and recently celebrated their 64th Anniversary. They traveled widely in the U.S., Canada and Europe during Ralph's 40 year military career, settling down in Greenport, NY. They established a real estate business and Ralph served a short stint as mayor of Greenport. Retiring to Florida in 1985 they still have a small, active real estate business. Loretta is survived by her husband Lt. Col. Rtd. Ralph Quinton, sister-in-law Marian Quinton, bother-in-law Gary Quinton, and many nephews and nieces. Memorials may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson, FL 34667. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Ramsay, Rita A. RAMSAY-Rita A., 85, of Venice, FL, formerly of Carle Place, on September 10, 2005. Rita was a volunteer for Senior Friendship Center for eight years; also a member of American Legion's Women's Auxiliary in Venice. She is survived by her husband, David. Loving mother of Janet and two sons, John R. and William A. Dear sister of Dolores Mimms. Cherished Grandmother of four. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of SW FL., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Sadler, Helen E. SADLER-Helen E. of Massapequa, LI on September 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Jerome. Loving mother of Ellen Anne Stevenson, Walter, Patricia Leonetti, Kathleen Kwiatkowski, Jerome Jr., Marian Scotti and the late Thomas. Cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and proud great-grandmother of seven great-grandchildren. Adored sister of Louise Fierro. Loving aunt of Elaine, Wayne, Bruce, Betty, Carol and Gloria. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Reposing after 2PM Thursday, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28 N. SS Pkwy.), Wantagh. Funeral Mass, Friday 11 AM, St. Frances de Chantal RC Church, Wantagh, NY. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Sharlun, Barbara V. SHARLUN-Barbara V. of Northport on September 13, 2005 in her 56th year. Loving wife of Al Sharlun. Devoted mother of Alexis L. Bender and her husband Richard. Beloved Grandmother of Charlotte Bender and Richard Bender. Special Mom of Kristi Cartolano and her husband Joseph, Jeffrey Sharlun and Glen Sharlun and his wife Trish. Special Grandmother of Erika, Christopher and Alyssa Cartolano and Grace, Abigail and Madison Sharlun. Reposing Nolan and Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Prayer service Wednesday 8:30PM and funeral service Friday 10AM, both at funeral home, Rev. Robert R. Schoepflin, officiating. In lieu of flowers donations to V.N.S.-Hospice of Suffolk "Hospice House", 505 Main Street, Northport 11768, in Barbara's Memory appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Sorrentino, Alfred L. SORRENTINO-Alfred L. of West Hempstead, on September 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Annunziata). Cherished father of Lauren, Alfred Jr. and Frederic. Fond brother of Gloria Hope of Tarpon Springs, FL, and the late Rita Zoilo, Mathilda and Emma del Guidice of Rockville Centre, NY. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Alfred was an active Rotarian for over thirty years and past district governor of District 725. He was the founder of the Barnes-Sorrentino Funeral Home Inc., in West Hempstead in 1962. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice are appreciated. Published in Newsday from 9/12/2005 - 9/15/2005. Sullivan, Edward V. SULLIVAN-Edward V., 52, of Huntington Station, on September 13, 2005. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Edward, Caitlin, and Courtney. Devoted son of Viola and the late Edward. Cherished brother of Kathy Rainville and Sharon Seberle. Visitation Thursday 6 to 9 PM at the A.L. Jacobsen F.H. Inc., 1380 New York Ave., Huntington Station (corner of Pulaski Rd.) Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM Friday St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Taggart, William S. TAGGART-William S., age 82 of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2005. Raised in Queens Village, NY, Bill was the son of the late William B. and Mae (nee Mayer) Taggart. In addition to his parents, Mr. Taggart was preceded in death by his wife of ten years, Mary Ellen Taggart (nee Lenihan). Bill faithfully served in WW II as an Intelligence Specialist in the U.S. Army Air Force. He lived in North Bellmore and Southold, LI, NY. before retiring to Homosassa, FL, where he was a member of the VFW Post 6146. Bill spent his career as a Certified Public Accountant and retired as Chief Financial Officer for Interpublic Group of Companies, Manhattan, NY. His children say that their father loved football and fishing, and enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends. Survivors include his children, William S. Taggart, Jr. of Southold, NY, Carol Taggart of West Milford, NJ, John Taggart and daughter-in-law, Tricia of Babylon, NY, and Eileen Mowry and son-in-law, Steve of Kingsport, TN, as well as his grandchildren, Richard Taggart, Peter Taggart, Matthew Taggart and Stephen W. Mowry, III. The funeral service was conducted at 7:30PM on Monday, September 12th in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services with Leon Langston Minister officiating. Committal service was conducted with Military Honors on Tuesday, September 13th at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Arrangements for the Taggart family are through Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples St., Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 610-7171 Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Tierno, Sarah TIERNO-Sarah, of Seaford, L.I., on September 12, 2005. Beloved wife of Pasquali Tierno. Devoted mother of John Tierno and Patricia McGuire. Proud and cherished grandmother of six and great grandmother of six. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 Mile North of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. James R.C. Church, Seaford, L.I., Thursday 10:00AM. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, L.I. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Tully, Mary Ann TULLY-Mary Ann of Port Washington passed away the morning of Monday, September 12th, 2005 surrounded by her loving family. 70 years young and full of life, she was a long serving board member and fundraiser for Long Island Hospice. Starting as a volunteer caregiver when hospice could only service eight patients, she helped grow this important community program from its infancy to the thriving, serving and comforting organization now helping people all over Long Island deal with terminal illness. She and her beloved husband and best friend Kenneth celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past February. She is the mother to Thomas, Joanne, James, Peter, Kenneth, Alice and Kelly. Grandmother to Daniel, Sean, Taylor, Jamie, Megan, Allison, Andrew, Mark, Nikolas, Christopher, Kara, Brian, William, Kaelin, Colin, Stephen, Jill, Tully, Riley, Logan and Kegan. Great-grandmother to Tyler. Mary Ann was someone who touched the heart of everyone she met. She was one of a kind and will be missed very much by all, but especially her loving family. We will never forget you, Mom. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:30am, at St. Peter of Alcantara Church, Pt. Washington. Interment, Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her memory to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797. This would be greatly appreciated by the family, so Hospice can continue their very important work. Published in Newsday from 9/13/2005 - 9/14/2005. Violante, Ella M. (Memoriam) ELLA M. VIOLANTE 9/14/25 - 5/2/05 We all miss you every day, and are sending our love to you on your first birthday in Heaven With all our love, your beloved husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Walker, Elijah L. (Memoriam) ELIJAH L. WALKER 6/23/92 - 9/14/01 To My Golden Child, In Loving Memories Love Mommy, Aunt Bonnie, Aunt Anita and the Lightfoot family Netta, Asante, Laurenson and the Walker family Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Wrenn, Robert (Bob) (Memoriam) ROBERT (BOB) WRENN 4/28/30 - 9/14/04 1st Anniversary in Heaven Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Love Always, your family, Eileen, Christopher, Gerard and Robert Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005. Zeitchek, George B. ZEITCHEK-George B. of Albertson, N.Y. on September 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Theresa. Devoted father of Jon and Michael. Also survived by his brother, Joel. Visiting, Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, N.Y. Funeral, Friday 10 AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory to New York Fire Fighters Burn Center Foundation, c/o Engine 66/Ladder 61, 21 Asch Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, would be deeply appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/14/2005.