OBITS: Newsday 18 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 Algeri, Alex (Memoriam) ALEX ALGERI BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN We all miss you terribly and hold you close to our Hearts. Remembering you for the beautiful person that you are and your joy for life. You will always live in our Love. Your Loving Family Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Amodeo, Lawrence J. AMODEO-Lawrence J. on September 17, 2005, of West Babylon. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette. Devoted father of Lawrence A. (Colette) and Linda A. Flandina (John). Dear brother of Mary Zalenski, and Sally Schnell. Cherished grandmother of John, Jason and Jeffrey Flandina and Rachel, Christopher and Alexandria Amodeo. Friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street, Babylon Village on Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 pm. Religious Service, 1pm Monday, at the Funeral home. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Biscotti, Elizabeth (Memoriam) ELIZABETH BISCOTTI 01/06/16 - 09/18/04 Dear Mommy, We miss you so much, your smiling face, your wisdom, your wit. We know you are smiling down on us from Heaven. Love your Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Carbone Sr., Joseph N. CARBONE-Joseph N., Sr., of Westbury on September 16, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Helen A. (nee Posillico). Devoted father of Joseph Jr., Helen, Peter and August. Loving father-in-law of Anne, Nancy and Kim. Cherished grandfather of 12. Dear brotherin-law of Lucy, Gloria Dell Ioio and Anthony. Family will receive friends on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Avenue, Westbury. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Brigid's RC Church, Wednesday 10AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to A.H.R.C. Nassau Autism Program, 189 Wheatley Road #3, Brookville, NY 11545, in loving memory of Joseph N. Carbone, Sr. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Carbone, Joseph N. CARBONE-Joseph N., Sr., of Westbury on September 16, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Helen A. (nee Posillico). Devoted father of Joseph Jr., Helen, Peter and August. Loving father-in-law of Anne, Nancy and Kim. Cherished grandfather of 12. Dear brotherin-law of Lucy, Gloria Dell Ioio and Anthony. Family will receive friends on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Avenue, Westbury. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Brigid's RC Church, Wednesday 10AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to A.H.R.C. Nassau Autism Program, 189 Wheatley Road #3, Brookville, NY 11545, in loving memory of Joseph N. Carbone, Sr. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Casagrande, Lindolfo CASAGRANDE-Lindolfo on September 17, 2005, of Syosset, N.Y. Owner of Maddy's Jewelry of Syosset. Beloved husband of Malda. Loving father of Madeleinne (Gregory) Zapantis and Victor. Dear grandfather of Nicholas and Chloe Zapantis. Fond brother of Laura Concer and Luiz Casagrande. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Rd. Visiting, Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Tuesday 9:45 am, at St. Edward Confessor RC Church, Syosset, NY. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Castelluzzo, Anthony R. CASTELLUZZO-Anthony R. of North Babylon, L.I., on September 16, 2005. Loving husband of Diane. Devoted father of Anthony Jr., and Diane Kellington. Precious son of Rose and the late Charles. Dear brother of Valerie Alfarone, Pamela Buonaiuto and the late Charles. Cherished grandfather of Matthew and Thomas. Friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 Main St., Babylon Village, LI, Sunday 4:00-8:00 P.M. and Monday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 P.M. Funeral Mass, Tuesday 9:45 A.M., at St. Joseph's Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Good Shepherd Hospice, 655 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, NY 11702. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Del'Acqua, Raymond Michael Del'ACQUA-Raymond Michael, of New Bern, NC formerly of Sayville. Passed suddenly into Gods hands on September 13, 2005 in his 75th year. Loving and devoted husband of Joan. Loving father of Michael (Maggie), Steven and Daniel (Mary-Grace). Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Lauren, Alexa and Michael. Survived by loving brother Robert and sister Marlene. Founder of Twin Rivers Artist Association, avid golfer/writer, US Open volunteer, Navy Corpsman Korean War, Member of River Bend CC and K of C. Memorial Mass 9 AM, September 17, St. Paul's RC Church, New Bern, NC, Memorial Mass 9:45 AM, September 20, St. John Nepomucene, Bohemia, NY. Inurnment to follow LI National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, doantions may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Douglas, Gerry (Memoriam) GERRY DOUGLAS 2/3/37 - 9/18/04 Your first year in Heaven has left a void in all our lives. The impact of your love and friendship will live on forever. You are in our hearts always. Love, Walter (Dougy), Keith, Dwayne, Lerah and Tracy Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Hayes, Richard J. HAYES-Richard J. on Sept. 16, 2005. Loving father of Barbara Chase and Robert Hayes. Beloved grandfather of Sharon Smith, Dennis Chase, Jason Chase, Robert Hayes, Jr., Michael Hayes and Michele Hayes. Also loved by four Great grandchildren and two Great Great grandchildren. Reposing at Hempstead Funeral Home 89 Peninsula Blvd. (cor. Front St. SS Pkwy Exit 19N 1mi.), Hempstead. Funeral Tuesday, St. Ladislaus RCC 10:15AM. Interment Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead. Visiting Monday. 2-5 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Kump, Margaret KUMP-Margaret of Holbrook, NY on September 17, 2005 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Lois Freitag, Arlene Hall and motherin-law of Michael and Timothy. Dear sister of Alfred Skube and sister-in-law of Marilyn. Cherished Nanny of Andrea Horos, Karl Freitag, Aimee and Dylan Hall. Reposing, Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home, 825 Main Street, Holbrook, where a Religious Service will be held Tuesday. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 9:45 am, at Good Shepherd RC Church, Holbrook. Interment following, St. John's Cemetery, Queens, NY. Visiting, Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Kushy, Marie Patricia KUSHY-Marie Patricia, 75, of Henderson, NC passed away Friday, September 16, 2005. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Marie Neher Clancy and William Clancy. Services will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning, September 19, 2005 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with Father Robert J. Kus officiating. Mrs. Kushy is survived by her daughter, Susan Dorgan Foley of Plandome, NY; sons, Joseph Stanley Kushy of Wake Forest, NC and Stanley Kushy, of Macungie, PA; grandchildren, Keri Ann Dorgan, Kimberly Marie Dorgan, Matthew Paul Kushy, Hunter B. Kushy and Jason Kushy; many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, East NC Chapter, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 208, Raleigh, NC 27605. Friends may visit with the family 7-9 P.M. Sunday evening, September 18, 2005 at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811). Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Laviola, Pasquale LAVIOLA-Pasquale on September 16, 2005, of Islip and Astoria, Queens. Beloved son of the late Peter and Antonietta. Dear brother of Carmine, Michael, Angelo, Franklin, Nancy Ann Doyon. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation, Sunday 7-9:30pm. Religious Service, 8:30pm Sunday, at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702. Cremation private. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Levin, Steven Mitchell LEVIN-Steven Mitchell of Merrick, N.Y., had an untimely death on Friday morning, September 16, 2005. He was a loving, thoughtful father and husband who is survived by his daughter and wife Natalie and Abby. He was a beloved son of Alice and Stanley Levin of Somers, N.Y. He was a beloved brother of Mindy and Tom Lee of East Setauket. Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 19, 2005 at 12 Noon at the St. James Funeral Home, 551 Rt. 25A, St. James, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Maher, Marlene I. MAHER-Marlene I. of Nesconset, NY on September 17, 2005. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Christine (Dan) Svercel and Michael Maher. Cherished daughter of Regina Salvador. Devoted sister of Robert (Wendy) Salvador. Dear sister-in-law of Mary Marino. Adored aunt of Jennifer and Jeffrey Marino. Family and friends may come to celebrate her life at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY, Monday 2-4 PM and 7-9:30 PM. A Mass will be held at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Tuesday 9:45 AM. Interment to follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Smithtown, NY. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Martin, Joseph "Buddy" (Memoriam) JOSEPH "BUDDY" MARTIN 09/18/28 - 12/26/02 Hey Buds, Another year gone by My Honey, Love and Miss You more each day. Happy Birthday, Ellen Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. McCrave, James J. McCRAVE-James J., on September 15, 2005, of Hampton Bays, LI (Ret. N.Y.P.D). Beloved husband of Joan (nee Balke). Loving father of Jeffrey, Peter, Laura Bourgal and Maribeth Fuchs. Devoted grandfather of Meredith Sforza, Shamus McCrave, Ian Bourgal, Conor Bourgal, Meaghan Bourgal, Hilary Fuchs, Brendan McCrave and James Fuchs. Great grandfather of Aidan Sforza. Cherished brother of Florence Graf, Sr. Mary Theresa, Ilene Jones, Patrick McCrave, Veronica DiMassimo, Margaret Lombardi, Theresa Reigler. Predeceased by his brothers Charles and John. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to the R.J. O'Shea Funeral Home 94 E. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday 10:30AM, at St. Rosalie's R.C. Church. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Monday, 2-4 and 79PM, at the Funeral Home. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Melville, Louise R. MELVILLE-Louise R. on September 17, 2005 of West Hempstead. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Melville. Loving mother of Victoria Rooney. Cherished grandmother of Shannon Hecht and John Rooney. Dear sister of Gertrude DeMarco. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin Ave. at 12th Street, Garden City, 7-9PM Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9PM Monday. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 10AM Tuesday. Interment private. Donations to the charity of your choice appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Mezzapelli, Joseph J. MEZZAPELLI-Joseph J., Sr. on September 16, 2005. Loving husband of Annina. Dearest father of Rosemarie Festa (Lawrence), Joseph Jr. (Maria). Beloved grandfather of Lawrence, Joseph, Vincent, Angela, Joseph III and great-grandfather of Jessica, Allison, Alexa, Nicolas, Joseph and Jema. Beloved brother of Faye Paradise, Lucy Marsanico, Caroline Scottie, Louis Melucci, Anthony Melucci and the late John Melucci. Reposing after 7pm Monday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 2515 North Jerusalem Rd. (exit 25N SS Pkwy.), East Meadow. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 9:45am, at St. Raphael RC Church, East Meadow. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Family will receive friends Monday 7-9pm and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Olsen, Maureen L. OLSEN-Maureen L., of Selden, L.I., on September 17, 2005. Beloved mother of Darlene Olsen and John Olsen, Jr. Dear aunt of Brian Magill. Reposing at The Frederick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (¬mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Funeral Service to be held Tuesday, 12:30 PM, at the Funeral Home. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, L.I. Visiting, Monday 7-9:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Maureen's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Patri, Evelyn. PATRI-Evelyn. Beloved wife of the late Donato. Loving mother of Daniel. Devoted sister of Gladys Davison. Beloved aunt of Judith Balkus. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin Funeral Home, Inc., 42 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, NY. Visitation, Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Pawlowski, Bertha Victoria PAWLOWSKI-Bertha Victoria, at age 93. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Devoted mother of Barbara Merhle and the late Walter. Loving grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 16. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin Funeral Home, Inc., 42 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, NY. Visitation, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Monday 11 AM, St. Thomas R.C. Church. Interment, Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Piazza, Dorothy PIAZZA-Dorothy, of Westbury, on September 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Marco. Loving mother to Toni Pratt and Rosanne Simmons (Rusty). Dearest sister to Charles Rini, Jean Dewan, Jackie Nichols, Catherine Morsch, Robert Dydo. Reposing after 2PM Monday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (28N SS Pkwy) Wantagh. Funeral Service Tuesday 11AM in funeral home. Interment at the Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. Family will receive friends Monday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Ricciardi, Angelina RICCIARDI-Angelina of Glen Cove, LI, on September 16, 2005, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Vito. Loving mother of Carmine, Angelo, Domenichina, Giuseppe and Nunzia. Dear sister of Dina and Maria. Proud grandmother of 21. Special great-grandmother of 21. Visitation at Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove, Sunday 7-9PM and Monday 3-5 and 79PM. Mass, St. Rocco RC Church, Tuesday 9:30AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Russo, Harry Michael RUSSO-Harry Michael, 83, of Boca Raton passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2005 at Hospice by the Sea Care Center. Mr. Russo was originally from Valley Stream, NY. He proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII in Germany where he earned a purple heart. Harry is survived by his wife Catherine, 4 sons: John (Joann), Robert, Richard, & Gary (Melanie), 6 grandchildren: Joseph, Danielle, Daniel, Michelle, Devyn, & Chanin, and 2 great grandchildren Joseph and Nicholas. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Wednesday, September 21 at Babione Funeral Home (East Chapel). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 22 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Boca Raton. Babione Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 561395-8787 Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Scott, John Sheppard SCOTT-John Sheppard on September 17, 2005. Mr. Scott was a life long resident of Franklin Square. A proud veteran of WWII. A dedicated member of the Franklin Square Civilian Patrol. A member of RSES. During his life, he enjoyed a plethora of activities including track, tennis, astronomy and bird watching. He was also a Scout Leader. He is the beloved husband of the late Dora E. Devoted father of Christine Thomas (John), Loretta Gallo (Jim) and the late William John and Stephen K. Scott. Loving grandfather of seven, great-grandfather of three. Reposing at the Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Sq., Monday 4-8PM and Tuesday 9-10AM. Interment to follow at Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Seidell, Helene SEIDELL-Helene on September 16, 2005. Beloved wife of Richard. Devoted mother of Marian and Randi. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly, Jessica, Jacline and Danielle. Loving sister of Carol and Pearl. Services, Sunday 2PM, at Gutterman's Funeral Home, 8000 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury, NY. Donations to Rotary Club of Smithtown in Helene's memory would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Sullivan, Cecilia P. (Sullivan) SULLIVAN-Cecilia P. (nee Sullivan). Beloved wife of James D. Devoted mother of Dr. James D. and the late Dr. Kevin B. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Jacqueline, Kristen, Jimmy, Sean and Chelsea. Dear sister of Peter, Patrick, Charles, Peggy and the late Maureen and Eileen. A wonderful aunt and loved by all of her nieces and nephews. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY, on Sunday from 7:00-9:30 PM and Monday from 2:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church at 10:15 AM. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Tambe, Fannie TAMBE-Fannie on September 16, 2005 of Manhasset. Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Mary Papadopoulos, Joseph Tambe and the late Antoinette Massimino. Cherished grandmother of George Papadopoulos. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, Sunday 3-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Monday 11am, St. Aloysius R. C. Church, Great Neck. Interment, Ocean View Cemetery, Staten Island. Donations in her memory may be made to the Girls Orphanage of St. Anthony, Via Rosario Cutrufelli #22, 98039 Taormina, Messina, Italy. Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005. Whitting, Francine L. (Memoriam) FRANCINE L. WHITTING Happy First Birthday in Heaven. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Love, Mom Published in Newsday on 9/18/2005.