OBITS: Newsday 29 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 Amerson, Ralph J. AMERSON-Ralph J., 55, of Sayville, LI, on September 27, 2005. Longtime companion of Tina Nelson. Loving father of Yvonne, Nadine, Gary, James and Ericka Amerson, Melissa and Michael Lui. Cherished son of Nancy Amerson. Beloved grandfather of six. Dear brother of David and Steven Amerson and Yvonne Comer. Reposing Friday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville, LI. Religious service 11:30AM Saturday. Interment to follow in Sayville Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Christa House, 720 Albin Ave., West Babyon, NY 11704, are appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Bauer Jr., Kenny (Memoriam) IN LOVING MEMORY OF KENNY BAUER JR. My loving friend 9/29/77 - 3/27/05 You are only gone a short time but we miss you every day and love you still. This is your 1st Birthday in Heaven, and the 1st Birthday that we are without you. It will be a hard day for all of us but we know you will be checking in on us and guiding us through the day. We love you always and miss you more than ever. Love, Family and Friends in New York & Florida Joe, Lindsay, Joe, Tim, Vinny, Jay, Mike, Scott, Ryan & Alan. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Bernor, Joseph G. (Memoriam) JOSEPH G. BERNOR 6/18//82 - 9/29/04 IN MY HEART I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought of you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence and often speak your name. Now all I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my "Heart." What a life to take. What a bond to break. We "All" will be missing you. Love Dad, Mom, Johnny, Family and Friends Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Candela, Giovanna CANDELA-Giovanna on September 23, 2005 of Pt. Washington, NY. Beloved wife of the late Lino. Dear mother of Maria, Bonaventura, and Alberino. Cherished grandmother of Ariana, Robert and Lino. Devoted sister of Alfredo Meo and Filomena Zimbardi. Calling hours at The Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, on Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:30am, St. Peter of Alcantara RC Church, Pt. Washington. Entombment, Nassau Knolls. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Daidone, Peter M. DAIDONE-Peter M., on September 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Feuerstein). Loving father of Karen, Paul, Robert, the late Brian, Dennis and Barbara. Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline, Janine, Peter, Sophia and Gianna. Fond brother of Ann, Frances and Benedict. Family will receive friends at the Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 445 East Meadow Ave., on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Friday, St. Brigid's Church 10:00 AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery. Donations may be made to The National Parkinson's Foundation, 1-800-327-4545. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Degeilh, Lorraine DEGEILH-Lorraine on September 28, 2005 at the age of 58. Loving mother of Valerie Meyer, Andrew and Joseph. Beloved mother-inlaw of Andrew Meyer and Rebecca Degeilh. Cherished grandmother of Grace and Charlotte. Dear friend of Judy and Carol. Reposing, Thursday 7-9:30pm and Friday 2-4 and 7-9:30pm, at C.S. Bartholomew & Son, Inc., 302 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday 9am, at St. Barnabas RC Church, Bellmore. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Dwyer, Jamesina "Ina" DWYER-Jamesina (Ina) on September 27, 2005 of East Rockaway. Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted mother of Steve, Gary and Bruce Dwyer and Laurie Cinque. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Reposing at the Perry Funeral Home, Inc., 118 Union Ave., Lynbrook, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Service, Friday 11AM. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers family would appreciate donations to the American Diabetes Assn., P.O. Box 2680, No. Canton, Ohio 44720. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Farr, Garrett L. (Memoriam) GARRETT L. FARR 1/15/52 - 9/29/95 We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and the days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have are memories and your picture in a frame. The memories are our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts. Forever Loved - Forever Missed - Always Remembered Laurie, John, Greg and Mom, family, friends, library colleagues, and fishing buddies Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Feddersen, William FEDDERSEN-William, of Islip, NY on, September 27, 2005 at the age of 74. 48 year member of the Islip Fire Dept; Ex-Captain of Islip Fire Police Co.1 and the Islip Rescue Squad; Member of the Islip Fire Dept Band and Islip Wolves Racing Team; Proud lineman for the Long Island Lighting Company for 36 years. Loving husband of Frances (nee Galletto). Beloved father of Barry (Valerie) Feddersen and Vicki Feddersen. Cherished grandfather of Madeline. Devoted brother of Marion Dietz. Visiting will be Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main St., Islip. Firematic service, Friday 7:30PM at the funeral home. Funeral Service, Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wendy Keil Scholarship Fund, c/o Overton Funeral Home, or The Firemen's Home, 125 Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Halliday, Robert E. HALLIDAY-Robert E., of Islip, NY, on September 27, 2005, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of James Halliday and Susan (Michael) Pigott. Cherished grandfather of Robert. Michael, and Elizabeth. Visiting, Friday, 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc. 172 Main St., Islip NY. Religious services, 10AM Saturday, Islip Methodist Church, Islip, NY. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Islip Methodist Church, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Hirsch, Lillian M. HIRSCH-Lillian M. of Oceanside on September 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Frederick. Cherished mother of Frederick T. and Rosanne Hirsch and Edwina Haselberger. Cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of one. Reposing at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 769 Merrick Rd., Baldwin. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony's R.C. Church, Oceanside, Saturday 10:30 a.m. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. Visiting, Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Kelley, Theodore H. KELLEY-Theodore H. on September 27, 2005 of Rockville Centre, L.I. Beloved son of the late Hortense and George. Dear brother of Susanne Owens, Grace Skrzypczak, and Jean Clark. Also survived by five nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue Thursday 2-4, 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre Friday, 10 AM. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Kettleman, Benjamin T. KETTLEMAN-Benjamin T., 62, of Hinesville, GA (formerly of Holbrook, NY), on September 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Elba (nee Marrero). Loving son of Vera (nee Heinlein) and the late Benjamin. Devoted father of Dawn (and Michael) Vissichelli, and Michael (and Dena) Kettleman. Dear stepfather of Jose, Maria and John. Cherished brother of Barbara Kirwan and George Kettleman. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Arrangements entrusted to the Ruland Funeral Home, Inc., 500 N. Ocean Ave. (South of LIE at Exit 63) in Patchogue, NY. Family to receive friends Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:45AM Saturday, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Patchogue, NY. Interment to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram, NY. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Klis Jr., Anthony J. (Memoriam) In Loving Remembrance ANTHONY J. KLIS, Jr. March 26, 1933 - Sept. 29, 2001 Fourth anniversary in heaven. Life ends, love doesn't. Forever in our hearts and minds. Your loving family. XOXOXO Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Krin, Howard Scott KRIN-Howard Scott on September 27, 2005. Beloved husband of Karen. Cherished son, brother and uncle. Funeral service Thursday 1:30pm at "Gutterman's Inc." 175 Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre, L.I. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Levine, Robbie LEVINE-Robbie, tragically on September 27, 2005, at the age of 9. Loving son of Jill and Craig. Cherished brother of Josh and Samantha. Adored grandson of Mary- Ellen Levine, Sara Jane Winkelman and Terry Silver. Beloved nephew and cousin. He was a friend to many and will be forever in our hearts. Services, today 9:30 am, at Gutterman's Inc., 175 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre, N.Y. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Maffei, Angelo MAFFEI-Angelo on September 27, 2005 at age 76 of East Rockaway and formerly of Oceanside. Beloved husband of the late Beverly. Loving father of Gary (Charles), Kenneth (Diane), Linda (Richard) Woodford, and Richard (Kathleen). Fond brother of Gloria McGrory and Vera Northern. Cherished grandfather of Jacklyn, Stephanie, Alexandra, Courtney, Christopher, Richard, Thomas, and Michael. Dear son-in-law of Harriet Laubengeiger. Family receiving friends Friday, 2-4 and 79:30 pm, at Donza Funeral Home, 333 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, LI. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:30 am Saturday, at St. Raymond RC Church, East Rockaway. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Raymond Parish Social Ministry, are appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Maxted, Inez MAXTED-Inez of Merrick on September 23, 2005. Devoted mother of Linda Gagliardo, Grace Caldes, William Maxted, Jr., and Theodore Cook. Loving mother-in-law of Ronald and Benjamin. Twin sister of Irene Bischoff. Also survived by her 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 greatgreat-grandchildren. Cremation was private. Memorial Visiting, Sunday 2-6PM, at the N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Memorial Services, Sunday 5PM, Rev. Thomas J. Philipp officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Kidney Foundation of Greater NY, 30 East 33rd Street, NY, NY 10016, would be appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Michaels, Carole N. (Memoriam) CAROLE N. MICHAELS September 29, 1946 HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN We all miss you, Love John, Kim, Ali, John David and Anne PS: Say Hello to Grandpa Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Rossiter/Bloomquist, Karen (Memoriam) KAREN ROSSITER/BLOOMQUIST 9/29/59 - 4/14/05 Happy Birthday Ka, from everyone. We miss and love you. Always in our thoughts. We all hope you found your peace. Love, Kyle, Mom & Dad Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Shannon, James A. SHANNON-James A., 77, of Sayville, LI, on September 27, 2005. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of Ellen Jean Garone, Kathleen Mary (Robert) Johnson and Jean Marie (Larry) Gustafson. Cherished grandfather of Jaime, Jenna, Cody, Cory and Carissa. Dear uncle of Jimmy B. Shannon. Arrangements entrusted to Bayport-Blue Point Funeral Home, Bayport. Funeral Mass, 10:45 a.m. Friday, at St. John Nepomucene RC Church, Bohemia. Interment in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. John Nepomucene RC Church, 1140 Locust Avenue, Bohemia, NY 11716, are appreciated. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Siwek, Christopher (Memoriam) CHRISTOPHER SIWEK 9/28/57 - 7/24/05 My life has been full, I savered much, good friends, good times, Joan and Brandon's 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. Marianne Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Tagariello, Russell A. (Memoriam) RUSSELL A. TAGARIELLO 2/14/1985 - 9/29/2004 1st Anniversary in Heaven Miss you and think of you everday.Love, Mom & Dad, Crystal & Nanny, Family & Friends Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Tremmel, Ralph G. TREMMEL-Ralph G., on September 27, 2005 of Holtsville, in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Lori. Loving father of Tracy Larkin, Christina McKee, Amy Tremmel and Thomas Tremmel. Cherished grandpa of Jesse, Brian and Crystal. Donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Commack, NY or Good Shepherd Hospice, Port Jefferson, NY, appreciated. Cremation at Nassau Suffolk Crematory, Lake Ronkonkoma. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home Holbrook, NY Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Trompeter, Dora TROMPETER-Dora, Beloved aunt fo Allan and Doris. Adored great aunt of Jason, Michael, Farra, Glenn and Michelle. Much loved great-great aunt of Hunter, Logan, and Tyler. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Viola, Joan E. VIOLA-Joan E. of Huntington on September 28, 2005. Loving wife of Ernest Viola. Dear mother of Catherine Hubbard (Stephen), Megan Albin (Jim), Heather Ribellino (Bruce) and Michael Viola (Jennifer). Cherished grandmother of Caitlin, Jake, Taylor, Alison, and James. Also adored by beloved Stas Pyka and "sisters" Dana and Barbara. Long time breeder of champion Irish Setters. Visitation, Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 pm, at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Service at Funeral Home, Friday 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 341 West 38th Street, 10th floor, New York, NY 10018-2918. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005. Walker, James E. WALKER-James E. of Huntington Station on September 28, 2005. Past chief of the Huntington Manor Fire Department. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Cherished father of Jane (Steve) Schmidt, James (Rosemary) and Kenneth (Lisette). Loving grandfather of Missy (Rodney) Adkins, Melanie (Sean) Stone, Amy, Nancy, Gregory, and Cali Schmidt. Dear great-grandfather of Riley and Gracie Adkins, and Kevin and Kelly Stone. Cherished brother of Gene, George and the late Herbert Walker. Visitation, Friday 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc., 1380 New York Avenue (corner of Pulaski Rd.), Huntington Station. Firematic services, Friday 8:00 PM. Prayer, Saturday 10:00 AM. Interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published in Newsday on 9/29/2005.