OBITS: Newsday 23 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 Alvarez, Matthew James ALVAREZ-Matthew James, 13, of Melville (formerly of Manhattan), on September 21, 2005. Cherished son of Adelina and Jose Alvarez. Loving brother of Joseph. Beloved grandson of Carmen Ramos and Antonia Rosario. Student at West Hollow Middle School. Visiting, Saturday and Sunday, 2-5 & 7-9 PM, M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Boecke, Elizabeth L. BOECKE-Elizabeth L., (nee Morrissey), long time resident of East Meadow and recently Northport, NY, on Thurs. 9/22/05. Beloved wife of the late Charles H. of 54 years and loving mother to Barbara Ellen and son-in-law Robert Griffin. Devoted sister of Barbara Lakatos and the late Frank, Christina and John McCulloch, Lawrence and Karen Morrissey, Madeline and the late Geoffrey Morrissey, Mary and the late William Morrissey. Cherished aunt to 22 nieces and nephews and 20 great nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Nolan & TaylorHowe Funeral Home 5 Laurel Ave., Northport, Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Monday 10AM St. Paul The Apostle Church, Brookville. Interment Saint Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Cohan, George S. (Memoriam) GEORGE S. COHAN 3/8/29 - 9/23/97 8th Anniversary in Heaven Always loved, never forgotten. Mary, George, Ralph, Robert, Gary and Families Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Cook, Eileen M. COOK-Eileen M. of St. James, L.I., formerly of Smithtown, on September 21, 2005. Former Assistant Director of Student Services at SUNY, Stony Brook. Cherished wife of Frank. Loving mother of Brian, Kevin and Elizabeth Emanuele. Devoted sister of Lawrence Brown. Friends may call at the St. James Funeral Home, Rt. 25A, St. James, Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Saturday 10am, at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. DiGesu, Dominick (Memoriam) DOMINICK DiGESU 9/23/04 - 9/23/05 It's your First Anniversary in Heaven, my dearest. I miss you so much. Our grandchildren and our blessed family all miss and love you so much. Forever and always, Julie, Your Honeybunch. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Doherty, Barbara E. DOHERTY-Barbara E. on September 22, 2005. Beloved mother of Deborah and John. Cherished and loving grandmother of five grandchildren. Loving sister of Loretta Golinski and the late Raymond. Devoted aunt to seven nieces and nephews. Reposing at William E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Avenue, Massapequa, NY. Mass of Christian burial Saturday, 9:15am, at St.Frances de Chantal RC Church, Wantagh, NY. Interment St. Raymond's Cemetery. Friends may visit Friday 2-5 and 7-9:30pm. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Downing, Warren E. DOWNING-Warren E. on September 22, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Susan Tazzi and Diane McCabe. Devoted grandfather of Jennifer, Megan, Christopher, Conor and Mollie. Reposing Hillebrand Funeral Homes Inc., 63-17 Woodhaven Blvd, Rego Park. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian burial Monday, 9:45am, Resurrection Ascension RC Church. Interment St. Johns Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The New York Foundling or the Resurrection Ascension School. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Emnovsky, Deborah Sue EMNOVSKY-Deborah Sue passed away on September 22, 2005 at the age of 50 years. She was born March 1, 1955 in Bay Shore, New York, the daughter of Walter H., Sr. and Patricia (Saunders) Day. Deborah is survived by husband Paul of Kihei, HI, son Paul Emanovsky and fiance Laura Meisinger of Honolulu, HI., daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Chris Tappan of Bel Air, MD., parents Walter H. Sr. and Patricia Day of Cape Coral, Fl., sisters Diane Day of Islip Terrace, NY., Karen Roberts of Cape Coral, Fl., brother Walter H. Day Jr. of Merritt Island, FL., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2005 at 7:00 PM at Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion, NE. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Golding, John E. GOLDING-John E., 66, passed away September 20, 2005. He was a resident of Mastic, NY until recently moving to Portsmouth, NH. Born in Queens, NY on November 2, 1938, he was the son of the late John B. and Doris C. Golding. John served in the United States Navy. He worked for the United Postal Service until his retirement. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Cegelski and husband Kenneth of Northfield, NH and Martha Schutt and husband William of New Hyde Park, NY; brother, Peter Golding and wife Patricia of Palm Harbor, FL. Services: There will be a graveside service at 2PM on Sunday, September 25, 2005 at the Smith Meetinghouse Cemetery, Gilmanton, NH. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home, Buckminster Chapel. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. James, Walter A. JAMES-Walter A. formerly of Hicksville on September 21, 2005. Cherished father of Jacquelyn (Michael) Varga, Jennifer (Robert) Scamell, Jeana (John) Reyes. Beloved son of Maude. Cherished grandfather of Caroline and Grace. Dear brother of Eddie, Larry, and Mary. Visiting at the Francis P. Devine Funeral Home, Inc., 293 South Street, Oyster Bay, Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass, Monday 9:30 a.m., Chapel of St. Dominic's R.C.Church. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 Northwest 9th Ave. (Bob Hope Rd.), Miami, Fl 33136. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Jones, Keith C. (K.C.) JONES-Keith C. (K.C.) (proprietor Mr. Cue Billiards of Lindenhurst, NY) of Babylon Village on September 21, 2005. Devoted husband of Janet. Loving father of Jennifer, Keith and Meredith. Fond father-in-law of Paul. Dear brother of John Jones and Pam Krol. Cherished son-in-law of Florence Carbonaro. Keith was an Assistant Minister of St. John Lutheran Church for over 5 years. Friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main St., Babylon Village, LI, on Saturday 7-9:30 and Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 P.M. Prayer Service, Sunday at 8:30 P.M. Funeral, Monday 10:00 A.M., at St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087 (please specify it is for Lung Cancer Research), in his name, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Klein Jr., Paul Joseph KLEIN-Paul Joseph, Jr., age 30, suddenly on September 21, 2005. Beloved son of Mary Moore (Kevin) and Paul Klein Sr. Loving brother of Gregory Klein, Samantha Klein and Margaret Moore. Dear Grandson of Hazel Klein, Rita Hurd, Dolores and Joseph Moore. Paul will be missed by his Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and many friends. Reposing after 7:00PM Saturday at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS Pkwy) Wantagh. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45AM at St. Raphael RC Church, East Meadow. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Family will receive friends Saturday 7-9, Sunday 2-5 and 7-9. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Leach, Florence Marie LEACH-Florence Marie of Central Islip, NY, on September 21, 2005 in her 74th year. Devoted mother of Sheryl Zdebski and the late Jeanne Kleever. Fond sister of Remy Haynes and Martha Lutz. Reposing at Moloney Funeral Home, 130 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip, NY, where Religious Service will be held on Friday evening. Funeral Mass Saturday, 9:45am, at St. John of God RC Church, Central Islip. Interment following at St. John of God Cemetery, Central Islip. Visiting Friday 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00PM. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Libutti, Lena LIBUTTI-Lena, of Huntington, on September 20, 2005 in her 90th year. Beloved sister of the late Julius and Mario Libutti. Dear sister-in-law of Inez and the late Rose Libutti. Cherished aunt of Ret. Lt. General Frank Libutti USMC, Patricia Humphrey, Irena Yoss, Antonia Coddington, Maria Bauer, Julius Libutti, Jr., Gerard Libutti, Frank Libutti, Jeannine Libutti-Tiemann and the late Mario Libutti, Jr. Visitation, Thursday 7-9pm and Friday 2-5 and 7-9pm, at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass, Saturday 9:30am, at St. Patrick's R.C. Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Trocaire House at St. Patrick's Church. Published in Newsday from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. Lippi, Irene J. LIPPI-Irene J. of Levittown on September 19, 2005. Loving mother of Christina Mills (the late David). Devoted sister of Christian Specht (Georgia) and Robert Specht (Dona). Cherished grandmother of David and Gina. Dear aunt of six nephews and seven great nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 Blks. E. of the Wantagh Pkwy). Mass Monday, 10am, at St. Bernard RC Church, Levittown. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. McNulty Sr., Richard James McNULTY-Richard James, Sr., born January 22, 1929, passed away September 14, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce. He is also survived by his children; sons Kenny and Ricky; his son Timmy predeceased him in death, and daughters Kathy, Judy and Peggy. He was Pop Pop to his twelve grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Richard worked for the New York Telephone Company for 37 years before retiring to Naples, FL from Long Island. He will be dearly missed by his loving family who describe him as compassionate, sensitive, amazing, well respected, sensible, brilliant man with incredible leadership. He will be remembered for his words "see you in the morning" which he said to his six children every night as he tucked them into bed. We are comforted in knowing that we will see him in the morning. Arrangements by Fuller Funeral Home, Naples, FL, 239-592-1611. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Morra, Fred A. MORRA-Fred A. of Glen Cove, NY on September 21, 2005. Beloved husband of Rachel. Loving father of Lucille Thomas. Cherished grandfather of Nicole DiPaola. Visiting Friday 6-9pm, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10:00Am, St. Boniface Martyr Church, Sea Cliff, NY. Interment private. Contributions may be made, in memory of Fred, to the American Heart Association, Long Island Region, 125 East Bethpage Road, Plainview NY 11803 Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Mustacchio, Anna MUSTACCHIO- Anna, of Commack, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Beloved wife of the late John G. Mustacchio. Devoted mother of Gina and son-in-law Ralph Carlucci. Predeceased by her son George Anthony Mustacchio. Grandmother of four: Anthony (Crystal), Elizabeth, Daniella (Anthony Clemente) and George. Great grandmother of one cherished great-grandson, Anthony B. Clemente. Predeceased by her sisters Nunziata Romano (Pippo), Josephine Albano (Al). Beloved sister of Domenic (Angelina), Nino (Lucia), Matteo, and Angelo. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Anna left a beautiful Garden that will bloom every Spring. With every Petal will be a memory of an amazing Mom and Grandmother. We will take care of her fish pond just as she asked. I will always love you Mom. Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:15 AM St. Anthony of Padua Church, East Northport. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Hours today 2-5, 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Pedersen, Loretta M. PEDERSEN-Loretta M. of Bohemia, NY, on September 22, 2005 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Marguerite Shelp, James and mother-in-law of Edward. Reposing Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home, 1320 Lakeland Ave, Bohemia where religious service will be held Sunday, 8PM. Funeral Monday, 10am, at the Funeral Home. Interment following Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Visiting Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Schwehm, Finni SCHWEHM-Finni of Palm Beach, Florida on August 30, 2005. Beloved mother of Lucille and Ray Maresca. Cherished grandmother of Mark (Christine) and Gail DiPalma (Michael). Loving great-grandmother of Mason, Hayden, Ryan and Luke. Memorial visitation Sunday, September 25, 2005, at the Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 2-5pm and 7-9PM. Prayer Service at 8PM. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005. Welch, Jeanne E. WELCH-Jeanne E. of Altamonte Springs, Florida in her 76th year, on September 18, 2005. Wife of the late T. Arthur Welch. Devoted mother of John, Tim and Dan Long, Linda Meyer, Gloria Seisinger and Jill Conklin. Also survived by 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9PM Thursday at the Rocky Point Funeral Home, 603 Business Route 25A Rocky Point, LI. Religious services, Thursday, 8PM, at the Funeral Home. Burial to follow Friday at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, LI. Published in Newsday from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. Zarella, Gloria ZARELLA-Gloria of Dix Hills formerly of Elmont on September 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Martin. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Harold) Meinster, and Catherine (Robert) Zarella. Devoted grandmother of Christine Maggi and Melissa Wickard. Cherished great grandmother of Carrie Wickard, Elizabeth Maggi and Martin Maggi. Dear sister of Frank, Michael and Joseph Porfidio. Also survived by her loving pet Molly. Reposing at Mangano Funeral Home Inc., 1701 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park, Friday 2-5 and 7-9:30am, Funeral Mass Saturday 9:15am, Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church, Deer Park. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/23/2005.