OBITS: Newsday 28 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 Brennan, Raymond V. BRENNAN-Raymond V., of Medford, on September 25, 2005. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Devoted father and father-in-law of Timothy (Alaine), Steven (Lynn) and Chris (Jennifer) and the late Jim Brennan. Cherished grandfather of James, Tammy, Christopher, ToniAnn, Andrew and Zachary. Dear brother of Bill Brennan and Eileen Johnson. Raymond was a Veteran of the US Navy. Visiting, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the McManus-Lorey Funeral Home, 2084 Horse Block Road, Medford. Funeral, Friday 10:00AM from the funeral home. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Bresnahan, Bernard J. BRESNAHAN-Bernard J. on September 25, 2005 of West Sayville, formally of Wantagh. Beloved husband of Eugenia for 60 years. Loving father of James (Patricia), Joan Lazzaro (Ron), John (Nancy), Douglas (Joanne), Judith Isgro (Larry), Kathleen Miller (Tom), Donald (Robin), and Karen Anderson (Phillip). Cherished grandfather of 25 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Loving father-in-law of the late Joan R. Bresnahan. Devoted brother of Veronica R. Bresnahan and the late Arthur, Alice, Margaret, Raymond and Vincent. US Navy Veteran of WWII. Family and friends may call at O'Shea Funeral Home in Wantagh Wednesday 2-5 and 7-10pm. Funeral mass Thursday at 9:45am at St.Frances de Chantal in Wantagh. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Bridges, Gene (Memoriam) GENE BRIDGES 9/28/41 - 8/7/03 To the man with the golden voice, Happy 64th Birthday. We miss you, we know you are in Heaven. There is not a day that goes by that we don't think of you and Pray for you. Ty, Kevin, Oliver, Latoya,Jermaine, Theresa and your wife Barbara. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Cahill, Robert J. (Memoriam) ROBERT J. CAHILL 9/28/59 - 4/2/01 Beloved son. Love, Bob and Judy Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Caropreso, Albert J. CAROPRESO-Albert J., of Lindenhurst on September 26, 2005. Devoted husband of Sue (Assunta). Loving father of Angela and Jimmy Larsen and JoAnn and Paul Corrao. Cherished grandfather of James Jr., Joanna, Alissa, and Matthew. He is also survived by his brother John and sister Mary and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Al was a proud WWII Veteran and member of the Knights of Columbus Council #794 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Lindenhurst Funeral Home, 424 So. Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst, 631-957-0300. Visiting hours, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-10PM. Funeral Mass, Friday, September 30, at 11AM at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church, Lindenhurst. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Catalano Jr., Ralph CATALANO-Ralph, Jr. (Sensei Ralph), 53, of Huntington Station, on September 27, 2005. Respected karate instructor at Villari's Self Defense of Smithtown for over 13 years. Beloved husband of Jill. Loving father of Samantha. Cherished son of Ralph and the late Margaret. Dear brother of Joseph. Visitation, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 pm, at the M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Funeral service, Friday 11 am, at the Funeral home. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Commisso, Joseph G. COMMISSO-Joseph G., 72, of West Babylon, on September 27, 2005. Loving husband of Ora. Devoted father of Vincent, Colleen and Darlene. Adored grandfather of Joseph, Thomas, Vincent and Emily. Dear brother of Nick. Friends may visit Thursday, 2-4:30 and 79:30 PM, at the Claude R. BoydSpencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street, Babylon. Funeral Service, Friday, 10 AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Condoleo, Dominick J. CONDOLEO-Dominick J. (Retired NYS Court Clerk), of Baldwin, LI, on September 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Carmela. Devoted father of Joseph, Rocco, Dean and Lisa Hand. Cherished grandfather of nine. Reposing, Towers Funeral Home Inc., Long Beach and Foxhurst Rds., Oceanside, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, St. Christopher's R.C. Church, Baldwin, Friday 10:30AM. Entombment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Czeczil, Mary CZECZIL-Mary, of Hicksville, on September 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving companion of William Tufts. Devoted mother of the late Ronald (Claire). Cherished aunt of Robert W. Telender (Rita). Dear great aunt of Dawn Rizos, Barbara Griffin, Robert W. Telender Jr., Nicholas and Julianne Griffin and James Rizos. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave. (2 blocks south of L.I.R.R., corner of West Marie St.). Mass, Thursday 9:45AM at St. Ignatius R.C. Church, Hicksville. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Dantuono, Joseph DANTUONO-Joseph, Sr. of Lindenhurst on September 27, 2005. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Joseph Jr. Caring brother of Margaret, Dorothy, Louise, and Daniel. Mr. Dantuono was a Pharmacist for the Dept. Of Veterans Administration of East Orange, NJ and retired after 35 years of service. Mr. Dantuono was also a pharmacist for the US Army from 1943 to 1946 during his term of service. Reposing at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home Inc. 424 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Wednesday 2-4 and 7-10pm. Religious services Wednesday evening. Mass of Christian Burial Thurs. 10:15AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church, Lindenhurst. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Devine III, John F. DEVINE-John F. III, of Bay Shore, L.I., on September 26, 2005. Proud and dedicated former Iron Worker. Beloved son of Jack and Katy Devine. Loving brother of Frank, Pat, Danny, Kathleen and the late Michael Devine. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 Mile West of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Islip, L.I., Friday, 9:45AM. Interment, Queen of All Saints Cemetery, Central Islip, L.I. Visiting, Wednesday 7-9:30PM and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Farrell, Marie FARRELL-Marie on September 25, 2005 of Apex, NC, formerly of Holtsville. Beloved mother of Kathleen Mancuso and Debra Martino. Dear mother-in-law of Peter Mancuso and Mario Martino. Devoted grandmother of Giovanni and Mario Martino. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at Robertaccio Funeral Home Inc., 85 Rte. 112, Patchogue. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45 am, at Sylvester's RC Church, Medford. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Frith, Kenneth Henry Fitzroy KENNETH HENRY FITZROY FRITH Sunrise 9/28/20 - Sunset 9/22/05 Services will be held on September 30, 2005 at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 189 Babylon Turnpike, Roosevelt, NY 11575 Reverend Reginald Tuggle (Pastor) (516) 623-9561 - Church (856) 461-0697 - Family Contact The Family would like to thank you for all concerns and prayers. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Grant, Eugene "Ronnie" GRANT-Eugene "Ronnie" of Hauppauge, N.Y. on September 27, 2005 in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of Robert and James and fond father-in-law of Kim. Cherished grandfather of John, Alexandra, Samantha and Julianna. Dear brother of Warren Church. Reposing Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Rd. (Rte. 111), Hauppauge, N.Y. where a Religious service will be held Friday. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:45 a.m., St. Thomas More R.C. Church, Hauppauge, N.Y. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, New York. Visiting, Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Kearney, Bernard J. KEARNEY-Bernard J. on September 27, 2005 of Shoreham, LI. Beloved husband of Barbara E. Loving father of Laura Behanna and her husband David, Linda Alfano and her husband Joseph, Karen Wade and her husband Malcolm, Kristine and Bill Wells and Bernard III. Cherished grandfather of Kimberly, Melissa, Kristin, Sarah, Kerri, Melinda, Rebecca and William III. Dear brother of Robert, Richard, Rosemarie Greene, and Bernadette Kearney. Bernard is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass, 10 AM Thursday, at St. Louis de Montfort R.C. Church, Sound Beach, LI. Cremation, Washington Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Kinsley, Muriel B. KINSLEY-Muriel B., of Ridge, L.I. Formerly of Williston Park, L.I., was guided into Heaven by the Angels on September 26, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John C. Kinsley. Devoted mother of Jacqueline Dewhirst, John W. Kinsley, James G. Kinsley, Michael O. Kinsley, Kathryn Dziadowicz, William F. Kinsley, Robert E. Kinsley and David G. Kinsley. Loving sister of William J. Cantwell. Adored grandmother of twenty two and great grandmother of six. The family will receive friends 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, Thursday 10:00AM at St. Mark's R.C. Church, Ridge, L.I. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, L.I, Visiting, Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Lazar, Suzanne E. (McKay) LAZAR-Suzanne E. (McKay), 54, on July 24, 2005, formerly of Seaford, NY. Suzanne fought a valiant battle with lung cancer. Beloved mother of Lindsy and Bryan. Cherished daughter of Robert and Mary Lazar. Loving sister of Barbara J. Porter (Ronald), Robert J., Christina and Donald. Loving aunt of Joanne Westerman and Karen Schisler (Craig). Beloved niece of Joseph Havas. Cremation was private. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Levine, Benjamin LEVINE-Benjamin, aged 92 years, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude. Devoted father of Michele (Dr. Alvin Morrison), Dr. Myron (Suzanne) Levine and Carol. Loving grandfather of David, Orin, Joanna, Rachel, Joshua and Rebecca. Adored great-grandfather of Monica, Noah, William, Quinn, Abigail, Jessica and Abraham. Professor Emeritus in Biology at Nassau Community College. Dr. Levine was an accomplished artist and author of "The Universe and You". Longtime resident of Long Beach, N.Y. Services will be at "Gutterman's", 175 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre, Thursday 12:15 p.m., September 29th. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Madison, John J. MADISON-John J. of North Massapequa on September 23, 2005. American Legion Post 1066 member for 41 years, past President 1963-1965 of Society of the Fifth Division US Army, and past national historian 1981-1987. Beloved husband of Donna Rae and the late Yolanda Helen. Loving brother of Frederick T. Madison, Larry Madison and Marie Hoveling. Devoted uncle of Sammy Savasta, Rose May, Eleanor Grote and Vivian Albano. Fond cousin of Margaret Krak and Merle McLynn. Reposing James Funeral Home, 540 Broadway, Massapequa. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10 AM at St. James R.C. Church, Seaford. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Published in Newsday from 9/26/2005 - 9/28/2005. Mangano, Giulia (Memoriam) GIULIA MANGANO 1954 - 1995 Forever in Our Hearts We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which will never part. God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts. Happy 10th Anniversary in Heaven. We Love and Miss You Always, Pasquale, Maria, Pina, Theresa, Stephanie, Jason, Anthony and Matthew Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Martin, Maria E. MARTIN-Maria E., age 52, passed away after a long fight with her illness on September 24, 2005. Graduate of Bethpage High School and Adelphi University. Predeceased by her parents, Peter and Helen (DiMarco) Gallo. Beloved wife of George M. Martin. Loving mother of Nicole and Michael. Sister of Concetta Gallo, Peter (Linda) Gallo. Also survived by her brother-in-law and sisterin-law Bill and Carrie Martin and many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting Friday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 234 Broadway, Bethpage, NY. Prayer Service, Saturday 9:30 AM, at the Funeral home, with interment following at St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village. As an alternative to flowers, please send donations in Maria's name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Maxey, Herbert J. MAXEY-Herbert J. Proud Veteran of WW II. Longtime resident of Hicksville, NY, on September 24, 2005, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Gladys. Loving father of Victoria. Beloved brother of Margaret Barbour and the late Ethel Dudgeon. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Lutheran Church of St Stephen, 270 S. Broadway, Hicksville, NY, on Wednesday, September 28th from 7-9PM, with a brief service. Funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday, September 29th at 10AM. Pastor Frank Nelson officiating. Interment at Calverton National Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Stephen's Memorial fund would be greatly appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. McClay, James J. McCLAY-James J., Sr. of Roslyn Heights, N.Y. on September 26, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Helen M. McClay. Devoted father of James J. McClay Jr. and his wife Catherine; Robin Anne Johnson and the late Heather Anne McClay. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visiting, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, N.Y. Funeral Mass, Friday 10 AM, at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Roslyn Harbor, N.Y. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Moccia, Eleanor MOCCIA-Eleanor, (nee Novesky), on September 26, 2005, of Locust Valley, NY. Beloved wife of Mario. Dear sister of Helen Yoniak, Tony Novesky, Betty Guarnaccia and the late Gladys Sandillo, Frank Goode, John and Henry Novesky and Barbara Zukas and also survived by loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends, Thursday 3-5 and 7-9PM at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Hyacinth, Friday 9:30AM. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. O'Halpin, Mary Ann (Memoriam) MARY ANN O'HALPIN 5th Anniversary in Heaven. United with her husband Kevin. Remembered by her 5 children and her 4 grandchildren. I love you Mommy and I miss you so. Love, Margaret Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Passantino, Louise PASSANTINO-Louise, on September 26, 2005, of Wading River. Beloved wife of John. Devoted mother of Ralph, Joseph Michael, John Jr., Marie Donovan, Anthony, Louis, Josephine and Vincent. Cherished grandmother of fifteen and great grandmother of three. Sister of Viola LaMonico and Antionette Cannella. Sister in law of Michael Passantino. Reposing, 2-4 and 7-9PM, Wednesday and Thursday, Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Rt 25A, Wading River. Celebration of Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 11:00AM, St. John The Baptist Church, Wading River. Interment to follow at Wading River Cemetery. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Polesky, Michael POLESKY-Michael on September 26, 2005 after a long illness. Beloved husband of Lois. Loving father of Allison, Melissa and Richard. Devoted brother of Vivien Kellerman and Jan Ryan. Cherished uncle. He was the C.F.O. for Protocall Tech. and Ford Models in N.Y.C. Services today, 12 Noon, at Gutterman's Inc., 175 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Posteraro, Ralph W. POSTERARO-Ralph W. on September 27, 2005 of N. Merrick, NY. Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Loving father of Ralph Jr. (Margaret), Joseph (predeceased Marcia), and stepfather to the late Mary Muller (Charles) and Daniel C. Vassallo. Dear grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 10. Devoted brother to Olga Posteraro, and the late John. Retired Lilco employee at the Far Rockaway plant. Retired elevator operator at the Roosevelt Raceway. Honorable Sgt. of the U.S. Army serving in the Pacific and also was an avid golfer. Reposing, after 2pm Thursday, at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (Exit 25N, SS Pkwy.), East Meadow. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:45 am, at Sacred Heart RC Church, N. Merrick. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Rettegi Jr., Steven RETTEGI-Steven, Jr., 50, pianist, teacher and resident of Bayville, LI on Sept. 25, 2005. Treasured son of the late artist, Steven Rettegi, Sr. and surviving mother Myrna. Still greatly beloved by surviving brothers Peter, Joseph, and John. Family will receive friends Thursday, September 22nd, 7-9:30pm and conduct services, Friday 11:00am, at North Shore Community Church, 209 South St. Oyster Bay. Ensued internment at Locust Valley Cementary. Arrangements facilitated by McLaughlin, Kramer, Megiel Funeral Home (516) 676-8600. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Rooney, Anne O. ROONEY-Anne O., formerly of N.Y.C., resident of Wantagh on September 26, 2005. Beloved wife of the late George H. Beloved mother of Carol Ann Smith (the late Warren), George Rooney (Alice). Cherished grandmother of Beth, David, Robert, Glenn, Todd, Scott, Jennifer and Andrew and loving great-grandmother of 17. Reposing after 2 p.m. Thursday, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N, SS Pkwy.), Wantagh. Religious Service, 8 p.m. Thursday evening. Interment Friday, Cypress Hills Cemetery, B'klyn, N.Y. Family will receive friends, Thursday only, 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Seidenberg, Alvin SEIDENBERG-Alvin, on September 21, 2005 in Santa Maria, California. Loving father to Stuart and his wife Shelley; Richard and his wife Janice, and Mitchell. Wonderful grandfather to Brian, David, Amanda, Lauren and Nathan. Also survived by his sister, Janet and brother, Morton. Al remained close to his first wife, Phyllis, the mother of his children. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley. Private memorial services will be conducted by his family. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Siwek, Chris (Memoriam) CHRIS SIWEK 9/28/57 - 7/24/05 Remembering you is easy we do it everyday. It is the heartache of losing you that never goes away. Happy Birthday! Love Mike and Alley Keep putting the pedal to the medal. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Siwek, Christopher (Memoriam) CHRISTOPHER SIWEK 9/28/57 - 7/4/05 My life has been full, I savered much, good friends, good times, Joan and Brandon touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, God wanted me now, he set me free. May God always keep you in his Heart just like I do. Marinne Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Smith, Jean Mary SMITH-Jean Mary, of Webster (formerly of Port Jefferson) on September 25, 2005. Loving mother of Gerald (Lorraine), Michael (Catherine), Gary (Lauren), Paula (Victor) Faralli, Brian (Deborah) and Mary (Michael) Yanicak. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 4. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Infant Jesus Church, Port Jefferson on Thursday at 10:00 am. Committal private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope House Ministries, P.O. Box 368, Port Jefferson, N.Y. 11777. Arrangements entrusted to St. James Funeral Home, St. James. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Tuddenham, Etta B. TUDDENHAM-Etta B. of Deer Park, N.Y. on September 26, 2005 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Ruth Alicastro and mother-in-law of Leo. Cherished grandmother of Joseph (Miki), Laura (Vinny), Leo (Sherry) and great-grandmother of Vincent, Gabrielle, Joseph, Leo and Thomas. Reposing, Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Rd. (Rte 111), Hauppauge, N.Y., where a Religious service will be held Thursday 12:00 p.m. Interment following, Nassau-Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, N.Y. Visiting, Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Long Island Greyhound Transfer, 89 Pengon Circle, East Meadow, NY 11554. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Urbas, Walter URBAS-Walter, on Monday, September 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Joan Urbas. Devoted father of Lance C., Layne E., and Donald J. Urbas. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Friends may call on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at The Stallings Funeral Home, P.A., 3111 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD, where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday 8PM. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Pascal Sr. Inc., c/o Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Vento II, John A. (Memoriam) JOHN A. VENTO II 9/28/1976 - 7/4/2000 Happy 29th Birthday. We wish we were all together. Love Mom, Dad, Lisa and Anthony and all of those that love you. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005. Wagner, Pauline WAGNER-Pauline of Ronkonkoma, NY on September 27, 2005 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Loving mother of Clifford (Bridget), Linda (Thomas), Alice, Elizabeth (Robert), Phyllis (Sal) and Michael (Robin). Cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 1. Dear sister of Mary Cervini and Freddy Bachmann. Reposing, Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, where a Religious Service will be held Thursday 8 PM. Funeral Mass, 10 AM Friday, St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ronkonkoma. Interment following Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. Visiting, Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in Newsday on 9/28/2005.