Newsday Obituaries January 2000

Newday Obituaries

January 2000

Transcribed by Terasa Ahlgren

March 1, 2000

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*ACOCELLA-Angelo A. suddenly on January 8, 2000. Longtime resident of Rocky Point, leaving behind his beloved wife Angelina nee Romano. His loving children Mildred Ekert and Patricia Tufaro. Cherished grandchildren Carolann Ekert, Patricia Richards, Lawrence Ekert, Jr., Lori and Gina Tufaro. Also Angelo's two great-grandchildren, James Paul Richards and Paige Falon Ekert. Also survived by his sisters Marie Decola, Anne Florio, Josephine Demerest, and Margaret Calderaro. Angelo was the Deputy Warden of the Department of Corrections in NYC for over 20 years, he also was a long time member of the Rocky Point Sons of Italy. Visiting will be Tuesday, January 11th, 7-9PM and Wednesday January 12th, 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Rocky Point Funeral Home, Inc. 603 Rt. 25A. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday January 13th, 9:30AM at St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, with Interment to follow at St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx.

*BARRETT-Robert G. of Massapequa on January 6, 2000. Beloved husband of Grace Duffy. Loving son of Walter T. and Mildred Barrett. Cherished brother of Barbara Wyatt. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation, Funeral, and American Legion Services were held Sunday, January 9th at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home Inc. in Bethpage, followed by a private cremation on Monday.

*BAST-John W. on January 7, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Devoted step-father of the late Lana. Loving grandfather of Christopher. Survived by remaining siblings Elizabeth, Martha, Ann, Theresa and Mary. Resident of Wisconsin; born and raised in New York. Ashes will be returned to New York where he will rest in peace. No arrangements at this time.

$$Teddy Brenner, 82, Promoted Fights At Garden, Including Ali-Frazier Teddy Brenner, one of boxing's top matchmakers first for Madison Square Garden and then for Top Rank Inc., died at age 82.Brenner died of Parkinson's disease at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan on Friday, according to his wife, Judy.While working at Madison Square Garden from 1957-78, Brenner was instrumental in the development of Joe Frazier. In 1971, he arranged the first of three heavyweight championship fights between Frazier and Muhammad Ali.He also made fights for Roberto Duran, Wilfred Benitez and Alexis Arguello, turning them into high-profile boxers.Brenner joined Top Rank in 1980 and arranged the Duran-Davey Moore fight, which sold out the Garden.Born in Brooklyn, Brenner served with the Navy in the Pacific during World War II, and moved into boxing after the war, working as a matchmaker in New Brunswick, N.J., and in New York's Eastern Parkway and St. Nicolas arenas before moving to Madison Square Garden."Teddy Brenner was a great person and a fantastic boxing person," promoter Bob Arum, president of Top Rank, said. "There will never be another matchmaker equal to Teddy Brenner." Besides his wife, Brenner is survived by a son and a daughter.

*BOCCIO-Theodore, a 43 year resident of West Islip, LI, on January 10, 2000. Beloved husband of Gloria for 44 years.Devoted father of Theodore Jr., Thomas A., Michael J. and Vincent F. Cherished grandfather of Kristina, Andrew, Jenifer and Sarah. Loving brother of Jessie MacArthur and Mary Aviles. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Highway (1/4 mile west of Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45AM at St. Joseph's RC Church, Babylon, LI. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice Care Network, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590. Visiting Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM.

*BROWN-Carolee Curtis of Manhasset. Born July 6, 1934 and died January 10, 2000. Loving wife of Lyman Brown III. Cherished mother of Courtney, Tracy, Raleigh and Kimberly. Devoted grandmother of 5. In repose at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, Wednesday 3-5 and 79PM. Service 10AM Thursday at the Funeral Home. Interment Nassau Knolls Cemetery.

*BURKHARDT-Marianne of Lake Grove, NY on January 10, 2000. Beloved companion of Joseph Fazio. Loving mother of Susan Burkhardt and the late John Burkhardt. Dear mother-in-law of Tony Armellino. Dear step-mother of Julia, Irene, Nora, Brian and Anita. Cherished grandmother of Christina. Reposing Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home, 825 Main Street, Holbrook, where Religious Services will be held Tuesday afternoon. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:45AM at Holy Cross RC Church, Nesconset. Cremation Nassau Suffolk Crematory, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Entombment of cremated remains Thursday 10AM at Washington Memorial Park, Coram, NY. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM.

$$Jacquelyn Campolettano,48, a Manager for Macy'sJacquelyn Campolettano, a Massapequa Park resident who loved the beach and making friends, died of breast cancer Sunday. She was 48.Campolettano grew up in Hicksville, and graduated from Hicksville High School in 1969. After graduating from the New York Institute of Technology in 1973, she took a job as a sales manager at Macy's in the Sunrise Mall in Massapequa.She later moved to the Human Resources Department, and worked there until she became ill in 1998.In 1976, she married Carl Campolettano, and the couple moved to Massapequa Park to raise their family.From 1986 until 1992, Campolettano helped her husband with his duties as president of the Massapequa Lacrosse Police Athletic League. Their passion for lacrosse was transmitted to their children-all three won lacrosse scholarships to college.Her sister, Pat Sollitto of Wantagh, said Campolettano rarely missed her children's games. In May, Campolettano was too ill to attend her daughter Michelle's lacrosse match, an important game that would decide the Catholic High Schools Athletic Association championship. Michelle-who won a lacrosse scholarship to the University of Delaware last year-went on to score six goals, leading the team to defeat their opponent, Sacred Heart, 13-7."I was determined to win," Michelle told a reporter after the game. "I wanted to win for my mom." Michelle left college in the fall to care for her mother.Campolettano was outgoing by nature, Sollitto said. "She could strike up a conversation with anybody," she said. "She was a very happy, friendly person." In addition to her work with the lacrosse team, Campolettano spent her free time at the beach, preferring Tobay Beach near her home.Sollitto said she was inspired by Campolettano's powerful faith. "She amazed her family with her upbeat approach in dealing with the disease and the courage she displayed right down to her last day," Sollitto said in a statement she wrote after her sister's death.In addition to her husband, sister and and daughter, Campolettano is survived by two other children, Chris and Matt, both of Massapequa Park; her mother, Mary Mahlstadt of Hicksville; and two brothers, Michael Mahlstadt of Mequon, Wis.; and John Mahlstadt of Huntington. A funeral mass will be said today at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Massapequa at 10 a.m., followed by burial at Calverton National Cemetery

.*CAMPOLETTANO-Jacquelyn on January 9, 2000. Beloved wife of Carl. Devoted mother of Christopher, Matthew and Michelle. Fond daughter of Mary Mahlstadt and the late John. Loving sister of Michael and John Mahlstadt and Patricia Sollitto. Reposing at James Funeral Home Inc., 540 Broadway Massapequa. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10AM. St. Rose of Lima RC. Interment Calverton Natinal Cemetery. Visiting hours 2-4:30 and 7-9:30PM.

$$Gen. Leonard F. Chapman Jr., 86, Former Commandant of MarinesWashington - Gen. Leonard F. Chapman Jr., who as commandant of the Marines oversaw the withdrawal of the corps' last combat forces from Vietnam, has died.He was 86.Corps headquarters said Chapman, born in Key West, Fla., in 1913, died Thursday of complications from cancer in Falls Church, Va., a Washington suburb.His career as a Marine lasted from 1935 until his retirement in the early 1970s after commanding a 300,000-member corps in 1968-1971, the height of the Vietnam War.The corps, the smallest U.S. armed force, now totals 172,500 Marines.Chapman brought the last combat Marine out of Vietnam in 1971.It fell on him, Marine headquarters said Sunday, to guide the corps "through the social upheaval and anti-military atmosphere that came to characterize the late 1960s and early '70s [to put] the organization on the path to the modern force it has become." The current commandant, Gen. James L. Jones, said Chapman "was a gentleman and a leader, and he epitomized everything it means to be called a Marine. He guided our corps through turbulent times, demobilization and the ultimate recovery from the Vietnam years."His many contributions kept the Marine Corps on the right path and brought us to where we are today." Chapman saw extensive service in the Pacific with the 1st Marine Division in World War II.He was awarded the Legion of Merit with combat "V" in the battle of Peleliu and a Bronze Star Medal with combat "V" on Okinawa.After Chapman retired from the Marines, President Richard Nixon appointed him commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery alongside his wife, Emily, and son Leonard III. Survivors include a second son, Walton, and a granddaughter.

*CICCARIELLO-Clara of Rocky Point on January 8, 2000. Loving mother of Antoinette Nocera, Rose Marie Coveney, Thomas, John and Anthony Ciccariello, Ella Passero and Millie Labriolia. Dear sister of Joseph, Italia and Concetta DeMasi. Devoted grandmother of John, Michele, Taylor, Alexa, William and several step-grandchildren. Reposing today 2-4PM and 7-9:30PM at O.B. Davis Funerla Home, 1001 Rt. 25A, Miller Place. Mass, Wednesday 9:30AM at St. Anthony's RC Church, Rocky Point. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, NY.

*CONEVERY-Charlotte V. (Higbee-Conway) on January 6, 2000. Beloved mother of Eugene D. and Patricia C. Donnelly. Devoted grandmother of Lawrence, Edward, Jennifer Velosco, Eugene and Christopher. Loving greatgrandmother of eleven. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, January 22, 2000 at 11AM in the Church of Our Lady of Grace in Howard Beach, NY. Contributions to a Mental Health Association.

*COONEY-Marion F. of Nesconset, NY on January 9, 2000 in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Devoted mother of Peter, John, Margaret Barone and Yvonne Cooney. Cherished grandmother of seven and greatgrandmother of three. Reposing Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY where a Funeral Service will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday. Interment following St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9:00PM.

*CRONIN-Joseph F. on January 10, 2000 of Lynbrook. Born in Galway, Ireland. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Nee) Buck. Devoted father of Kevin and Marion McKenzie. Loving brother of Kevin and 3 sisters in England. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Funeral entrusted to the Malverne Funeral Home (Anthony J. Walsh & Son) 330 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, Tuesday 7-9PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass 9:45AM Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church Malverne. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

*D'ALESSIO-Nicholas of Sea Cliff, NY on January 10, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Nicholas (Darinka) and Glenn (Denise). Cherished grandfather of Rebecca, Daniel, Maggie and Henry. Dear brother of Christine Miller, Daniel, John, Vera Pemberton and the late Nellie Hansen and Thomas. Visiting, Wedensday 2-4 and 7-9pm, Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head, NY. Funeral Service, Thursday 10am at the funeral home. Interment, V.A. National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.

*DESPOSITO-Beatrice L. on January 9, 2000 of Seaford. Beloved wife of Ralph A. Devoted mother of Jeanne Desposito and Alice Connelly and her husband James. Loving sister of Gladys Warrander. Cherished grandmother of Michael and Robert Connelly. Religious Service Tuesday 8PM at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Rd., Seaford (2 traffic lights E. of Rt. 135). Funeral Wednesday 10AM. Interment Rockville Cemetery. Hours Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Donations to the United Methodist Church Memorial Fund Waverly & Washington Avenues, Seaford, NY 11783 would be appreciated.

*GALLINAT-Phillip, age 29, of Copiague, NY on January 8, 2000. Beloved son of Melba and Jose Roberto. Beloved brother of Maria, Edna and her husband Rick, Melba and her husband Paul, Roberto, Victoria and James and adored uncle of many nephews and nieces. Friends may visit at D'Andrea Bros. Funeral Home, 99 Oak St., Copiague, Wednesday January 12th, 2-5 & 7-9:30 PM. Interment Thursday, January 13th at Breslau Cemetery, Lindenhurst. In lieu of flowers family requests donations.

*GIACCONE-Adelina Maria, age 101, on January 10, 2000 of West Hempstead. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Evelyn, Frank, Joseph and Perry and the late Dorothy Haggerty. Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of thirteen. Visiting at the Fairchild Chapel, Franklin Avenue at 12th Street, Garden City 2-5 & 79:00PM Tuesday and Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Thomas the Apostle Church, West Hempstead 9:45AM Thurday. Interment Flushing Cemetery.

*GIANNOTTI-Mary (nee Franzese) of Bethpage, LI on January 10, 2000. Beloved wife of Louis. Adored mother of Margaret Fritz and her husband Adam. Loving sister of Philip and Nicholas Franzese and Josephine (Jo) Fusco. Reposing Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Avenue (Exit 28N, S.S. Pkwy), Wantagh. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45AM, St. James RC Church, Seaford. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM.

*HEINE-Honorable Charles G. of Cedarhurst on January 9, 2000 in his 80th year. Retired Presiding Judge of Nassau County District Court. Husband of the late Betty (nee Feldhausen). Dear father of Charles O. Heine and Elizabeth Ann Heine. Fond brother of Matilda Kehoe and George Heine. Reposing Tuesday 7-9PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Meserole Funeral Home, Inwood. American Legion Service Tuesday 7:30PM. VFW Service Wednesday 7:30PM. Funeral Service Thursday 10AM at St. Joachim RC Church, Cedarhurst. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Memorial donations to the Memorial Fund of Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, Cedarhurst would be appreciated.

*KATZ-Janet of Island Park, NY on January 9, 2000. Beloved wife, for 48 years, of Kenneth. Loving mother of Jeff, Jim, Chuck and David. Adoring mother-in-law of Amy and grandmother of Jacquie and Lyndsay. Devoted sister of Alan. Respected teacher in the Island Park School District for 3 decades. She took such joy in every aspect of life and showed kindness, concern for others, courage and decency that made her loved, admired and respected by all. Services Tuesday January 11, 2000, 12:00 noon at Gutterman's, 175 Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre, NY. Interment, King Solomon Cemetery, Clifton, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Janet Katz Children's Education Fund, c/o Island Park School District, 150 Trafalgar Boulevard, Island Park, NY 11558. A beautiful woman inside and out, she will be greatly missed by all.

*KELLY-Albert A., Jr., age 72, of Riverhead, NY died on January 9, 2000. Survived by loving children James, Patricia and Donna, dear sister Eileen Schneider and five cherished grandchildren. Albert was a graduate of Chaminade and was a clarinetist in the U.S. Army. Visiting today from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Sinnicksons Moriches Funeral Home, 203 Main St. (Country Rd. 80), Center Moriches. Mass of Christian Burial 12 noon Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at St. John R.C. Church, Center Moriches. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.

*KENNEDY-Florence R. (104 years) on January 9, 2000. Devoted wife of the late Rev. Duncan Kennedy (Former Minister of the Elmont Presbyterian Church). Mrs. Kennedy was an educator in the Elmont School system and at Elmont Memorial High School. Visiting Tuesday 2-5 and 7-10PM at the Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square. Religious Services will be held at the Elmont Presbyterian Church Wednesday morning at 10AM. Interment following in the Church Yard Cemetery.

*KOOYMAN-Olive J., M.D. of East Hampton on January 8, 2000, after an extended illness. Survived by her husband Adrian Kooyman, her daughter Karen O. Sharpe, pre-deceased by a son William F. Bulck, 6 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service at Williams Funeral Home 99 Newtown Lane, E. Hampton, January 15th at 1PM and cremation private. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, P.O. Box 901 Wainscott, NY 11975.

*KRUSE-Dorothy M. (nee Davies) on January 9, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving mother of Perry and Glenn. Dear motherin-law of Stella and Margaret. Cherished grandmother of Vincent, Laura, Matthew and James. Loving great-grandmother of Daniel, Esther and Rebecca. Reposing at the Frederick Funeral Home of Flushing, Northern Blvd., at 193rd Street. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-5 and 7-10PM. Religious Service 8:00PM Tuesday. Family will be gathering Wednesday morning from 9AM - 10AM. Interment Flushing Cemetery.

*LAWLOR-Thomas P. III on January 9, 2000 of Seaford. Beloved husband of Ruth. Devoted father of Joyce Lawler Massie and her husband Bruce and Thomas F. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Rd., Seaford (2 traffic lights E. of Rt. 135). Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45AM at St. William The Abbot R.C. Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Hours Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 79PM. Donations to St. William The Abbot R.C. Church, 2000 Jackson Ave., Seaford, NY 11783 or Hospice Care Network, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590 would be appreciated.

*LEE-Richard J. of Huntington Station on January 3, 2000. Beloved husband of Dolores. Devoted father of Victoria Ferrara and her husband Joseph, and the late Richard (Flip) Lee. Dear brother of Joseph Kolacki of Tampa, FL. Visitation Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington. Mass Thursday 10 AM St. Elizabeth Church.

*LUHRS-Ada M., 77, died January 11, 2000 at Bangor, ME. She was born October 24, 1922 in Denver, CO, the daughter of Delevan R. and Rose Goodhue. She was a resident of Huntington Station for 35 years before retiring to Campobello Island in 1990. Surviving are five children, Karen Tyler of Bellport, Linda Kenny of Northport, John Kessels of Palmyra, VA, T. Jeffrey Luhrs of Charleston, SC and Stephen Luhrs of Minot, ME; seven grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders or to the Salvation Army

*MACHO-Katherine Agnes (nee Kozub) on January 9, 2000 in her 88th year. Loving wife of the late Ludvik. Beloved mother of Joan Bolger and Matthew Macho. Adored grandmother of six. Cherished great-grandmother of nine. Fond sister of Helen Piccola. Reposing after 2PM Wednesday, Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (exit 25N SS Pkwy) East Meadow. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45AM St. Raphael R.C. Church East Meadow. Cremation Private. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-5 and 7-10PM.

*MARSTON-Mary E., 63, of Port St. Lucie, FL died December 29, 1999. Born September 18, 1936 in Bay Shore, L.I., NY, daughter of Alexander and Delia Carroll. Survived by husband, Kenneth J. Marston Sr.; daughter, Patricia Marston, both of Port St. Lucie; sister, Lillian Franchi of Port Orange, FL; two brothers, John Carroll of Bay Shore and James Carroll of Calabash, SC. A funeral service was held on Sunday, January 2, 2000 at Yates Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie, FL.

*MARTINO-Rose, on December 30, 1999, of North Carolina. Formerly of Astoria, Queens. Beloved wife of Philip. Dear mother of Thomas Martino and Dawnmarie Martino. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa Rose, Dana Nicole and Brianna Rose. Fond sister of Wallace Marino, and Salli Greico. Memorial Service Friday 7-9:30 PM at the James Funeral Home, 540 Broadway, Massapequa.

*McKiernan-John F. on January 10, 2000 of Syosset, NY. Beloved husband of the late Rosalie. Devoted brother of the late James and Mary K. Kiernan. Survived by nieces and nephew. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Rd. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10:30AM at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Hicksville, NY. Interment St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY.

*McLERNON-Francis G. of Floral Park, on January 3, 2000. Retired Advertising Manager for the Tablet. Devoted husband of Mary E. Loving father of Patricia McLernon Castel, Nancy E. O'Reilly, Kevin F. and Mary R. Mullane. Fond brother of Mary Rita McCafferty. Cherished grandfather of ten. Friends may call Thursday 2-5 & 7-9:30 PM at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Ave., Floral Park. Funeral Mass Friday 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society, appreciated.

*McNULTY-Bridget (Nee Briody) of Brooklyn, NY formerly of County Cavan, Ireland on January 9, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Thomas of Achill Island, County Mayo. Loving mother of Thomas, Cecilia, John, Daniel and Maureen Hogan. Dear mother-in-law of Patricia, Jane, Martha and Hugh Hogan. Cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 14. Dear sister of Roseann Reilly, Kathleen Fay, Margaret Doyle and sister-in-law of Katie Briody in Ireland. Visiting Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, Inc., 125 Old Country Road Hicksville, NY. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:30AM at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church Hicksville, NY. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY.

*MILANO-Daniel. Longtime resident of Northport, NY peacefully at home on January 9, 2000, 95 years of age. Daniel was a national food broker and a pioneer of the canning industry. Devoted husband of the late Victoria. Loving father of Daniel D. and his wife Marilyn. Cherished grandfather of Jon N. and Daniel J., and great grandfather of Jon Lewis. Fond brother of Salvatore Milano and Frances Ferese. Visiting at Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport. Funeral Mass Wednesday 11AM, St. Philip Neri Church, Northport. Interment at St. Philip Neri Cemetery, East Northport, NY. Visiting hours Wednesday 9-10:30AM only.

*MUSICARO-Justine J. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of John Jr. Dear grandmother of Douglas and Matthew. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Reposing at Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark), Massapequa Park. Visiting Wednesday 2-4:30, 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass Friday 10 AM St. Rose of Lima Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village. (January 11,2000)

*MUSSO-Madeline on January 10, 2000, formerly of Brooklyn. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Florence Pappone, Peter and Nat. Cherished grandmother of seven. Great great grandmother of seven. Reposing at Edward F. Lieber Funeral Home, 266 N. Central Ave., Valley Stream. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Friday 10:45 AM Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Interment L.I. National Cemetery.

*NOLAN-Raymond V. on January 11, 2000, at 79 years. Beloved husband of Emma (nee Rochler). Loving father of Linda VanVelsor (David). Cherished grandfather of Kathryn (John), Vicki, David, Patrick and Sean. Also survived by one great-grandchild Riley Nolan. He was a decorated World War II Army Veteran, served for twenty years in the Army Reserves, a life time member of American Legion Post .497 and with the Baldwin Fire Department for fourteen years. Reposing McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY where a funeral service will be held 10 AM Friday. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 PM.

*O'DONNELL-Lorraine A. of Hicksville, NY on January 9, 2000. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Linda Deriso and Laura Raymond. Cherished grandmother of six. Friends may visit Wednesday 2-5, 7-9PM at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, Inc. 125 Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY. Funeral, Thursday 10AM. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

*OLIVER-William W. of St. Augustine, FL, formerly of Ridge and Deer Park, NY on January 11, 2000 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Lavinia. Loving father of Alice Teufel and Virginia Demato. Fond brother of Matthew Oliver and dear grandfather of six and great-grandfather of two. Reposing 2-4, 7-9 PM Thursday. Funeral Service 8 PM Thursday, Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home, 6447 Rt 25A, Wading River. Interment Friday Pinelawn Memorial Park.

*PALLESCHI-Gloria, age 66, of Shirley, died on January 3, 2000. Survived by loving husband John. Dear daughters, Carolann Kohler, Valerie Palleschi-Dugan, Christine Snyder and Lisa Leavitt. Cherished sisters, Rose DiPasquale, Dorothy Cinicola, Alice Rowe, and Joan Spadafora. Adored grandmother of ten. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Sinnicksons Moriches Funeral Home, 203 Main Street (County Road 80), Center Moriches, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, January 7th at 9:30 AM, St. John's R.C. Church, Center Moriches. Interment Calverton, NY.

*PASTOR-Helen U. of Woodmere on January 4, 2000 (longtime Cedarhurst resident). Wife of the late Joseph G. Sr. Beloved mother of seven, Joseph G. Jr., George J., Stewart, John, Francis X., Elaine Falihg, and Virginia Schuler. Adored grandmother of 13. Reposing Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Meserole Funeral Home, Inwood. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:30AM at St. Joachim RC Church, Cedarhurst. Interment, LI National Cemetery, Pinelawn, LI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Joachim Church, Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department or Nassau County Burn Center will be appreciated.

*PELTON-Arthur Elwood, Ph.D. of Garden City on January 8, 2000 in Rutledge, TN. Father of Dr. Lynette Joy Atkins and her husband Rodney and Darlene Grace Siracusano and husband Frank. Grandfather of Anthony Siracusano. Brother of Jean Shields. Also survived by two nephews and five nieces. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at DeFriest Funeral Home, Main Road, Southold. Funeral Service at the DeFriest Chapel on Thursday, 10AM. Interment will follow in Calverton National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., Eastern TN Chapter, 1924 Alcoa Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37920.

*PICOT-Bert Edward Sr. on January 1, 2000 of Lido Beach in his 79th year. Devoted companion of the late Jean Ehrlich. Proud father of Mary Jane, Guy, and Lorraine. Brother of the late Muriel Bush. Mr. Picot was a lifetime entreprenuer and innovator in the field of photographic ID card systems, CEO of family business, M. Picot and Associates, and a graduate of MIT. Funeral Service to be held this Thursday at 10AM at the M.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 248 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY. Interment, GreenWood Cemetery, Brooklyn.

*POLLACK-Joel X. Beloved husband and loving friend of fifty seven years of Helen. Cherished father of Jonathan, Caryn, Robin, and Lisa. Adored Grandfather of Adam, Jeremy, Jared, Zoe and Sophie. Caring friend, Mentor, talented artist, respected Shipwright, Pharmacist and storyteller. A true renaissance man. He will be missed.

*PUST-Stanley E., of East Northport, LI on January 3, 2000. Beloved husband of Elisabeth Pust and loving father of Elisabeth Ames Lahaussois. Visiting Wednesday 2-5:00 and 7-9:00PM at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport, LI. Funeral Service Wednesday 8:00PM with Rev. Victor Dawe officiating.

*RAMAGLIA-William on January 10, 2000 of Mt. Sinai, L.I. formerly of the Tremont Section of the Bronx. Beloved husband of Anne (nee LaMotta). Loving father of Bill Ramaglia and Diane Bonita. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Jonathan and Justin. Dear brother of Margaret Barisano. Mr. Ramaglia was part-owner of the Cutty Sark Restaurant, Rocky Point, L.I. Reposing O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, L.I. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 & 7-10 PM. Funeral Mass Friday 10 AM St. Louis de Montfort R.C. Church, Sound Beach, L.I. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. For those interested, donations may be made to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital Oncology Unit.

*RAY-Vera M., 78 years, of Russell passed away Saturday evening, January 8, 2000, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam where she had been a patient since January 4, 2000. Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Long Island, there are no calling hours. Arrangements are with The O'Leary Funeral Home, 32 Park St., Canton, NY. She is survived by her husband John of Russell, one son James and a daughter Mrs. Russell Linda Makert both of Long Island, and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother Sidney. She was born in Brooklyn on September 25, 1921 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hodder and attended New York City schools. Married John Ray on June 21, 1940 in New York City. The couple lived in New York City and Long Island most of their lives until moving to Russell in 1991.

*REISS-Julia. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Survived by Carl A. Reiss, her devoted husband of 63 years. Her daughters Barbara Brown and Marie Kane and six loving grandchildren. Service at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park at 9AM on Wednesay, Janaury 12th. Burial to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery.

*ROBERTO-Joseph M., 73, of Tampa, Florida (formerly of No. Babylon), on January 1, 2000. Beloved husband of Ethel. Loving father of Michael, Laura, Robin, Joy, Joseph Jr. and Christine. Beloved grandfather of eighteen. Friends may visit today and Thursday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street, Babylon. Funeral Friday, 10:00 AM. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, L.I.

*ROBERTSON-GRUHN-Vera May, of Miller Place on December 27, 1999. Beloved wife of the late Roy Robertson and Henry Gruhn. Loving mother of Bonnie Meyer. Dear stepmother of Ann and Arthur Gruhn. Dear motherin-law of Albert Meyer and Nancy Gruhn. Cherished grandmother of Tracy, Jessica, Amy and David. Great grandmother of Alex. Memorial Service Saturday, 11AM at Caroline Church of Brookhaven. Cremation was private under the direction of the Bryant Funeral Home, Setauket. Interment of ashes was in Everygreen Cemetery. Donations to your favorite charity in her memory would be appreciated.

*ROSOFF-Mildred on December 26, 1999 in Portland, Oregon. Greatly missed by sister Esther; husband Arthur; sons Jack, Rick and Marc; grandchildren Marlee, Phoebe Kate, Nicholai, Amy, Jessie, Nina, Tony and Jenifer and many friends. What a joyful presence you were. We honor your five decades as a community leader dedicated to social justice. Memorial celebrations in Portland, January 8th, NYC February 12 and Washington, D.C. February 13th.

*ROWAN-Florence D. on January 3, 2000 of Rockville Centre, NY. Beloved wife of the late Edward M. Loving mother of Susan Harley and Carol Yander. Cherished grandmother of Edward Rowan Ziems, Chad Bean, Frederick Ziems, Sgt. U.S. Army, Bryce Bean, Stephanie Ziems and Shannon Harley. Adored greatgrandmother of five. Dear sister of the late James Potterton, Kenneth Potterton, Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Potterton and Donald Potterton. Reposing at Macken Mortuary, Inc., 52 Clinton Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY Thursday and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass 9 AM Saturday St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre. Interment Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury.

*RUPPERT-Henry ''Hank'' of East Setauket passed on Monday, January 10, 2000 at the age of 79, after a sudden illness. Beloved husband of 46 years to the late Talfie Ruppert. Beloved grandfather of Jessica Madden. He is survived by his daughter Debra, his son-in-law David, his dear sister Florie Liebert and devoted brother Bill Ruppert. Visitation is on Thursday, January 13, 2000 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Religious Services are on Friday, January 14, 2000 at 10:00 AM at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 OldTown Rd., Setauket, NY 516-473-0082. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Port Jefferson following service.

*RUSSO-Harriet C. on January 3, 2000. Resident of No. Merrick, L.I. since 1954. Beloved wife of the late Harry Russo. Loving mother of Michael N. Sr., Thomas W., and John E. Russo. Dear sister of Julius Labita. Devoted grandmother of four and great-grandmother of four. Reposing at C.S. Bartholomew & Son Funeral Home, 302 So. Bedford Ave., Bellmore, between the hours of 7-9:30 PM Tuesday and 2-5 & 7-9:30 PM Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial 10:45 AM Thursday, St. Barnabas R.C. Church, Bellmore. Interment St. John's Cemetery.

*SARICA-Paul Stephen, age 48, died suddenly on January 9, 2000, at his home in East Northport. Former band member of Ohio Express in the 70's. Survived by his loving parents, Paul and Gloria Sarica. Dear brother of Patricia Sarica and Pamela Wagner. Fond brother-in-law of James Wagner and only cherished nephew, James Paul Wagner. Private funeral services were held.

*SARMENTO-Elizabeth Casey, 90, of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Westbury, NY died January 9, 2000. She is survived by two daughters, Joan Casey Harvey, Levittown, NY, Carole Giegerich, Lilburn, GA; eight grandchildren, Timothy and Brenda Harvey Alpharetta, GA, Thomas and Jan Harvey, Pelham Manor, NY, Daniel Harvey, Santa Monica, CA, Dennis and Sandra Harvey, Selden, NY, John and Stephanie Giegerich, Richmond, VA, William and Kim Geigerich, Suwanee, GA and seven great-grandchildren. Ms. Sarmento was with Newsday for 25 years in advertising. A Memorial Service 10 AM Thursday, January 13th at St. Judes Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars, 4360 West Atlanta Road, Smyrna, GA 30080 or American Heart Association, 70 Perimeter Center East, Ste. 7010, Atlanta, GA 30346. Arrangements made by National Cremation Society 770-923-2940.

*SCARANGELLA-Vito ''Willie'' of North Babylon, N.Y., (Ex-Chief, Trustee and Member of the North Babylon Fire Department for 51 years), on January 7, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Josephine. Loving father of Vito, Dominick, Nicholas and Patrick. Cherished grandfather of fifteen, great-grandfather of seventeen and great-great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Palma, Lena, Anna and Frances. Friends may visit at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main St., Babylon, on Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Firematic Services, Tuesday 8 PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday 11 AM at Our Lady of Grace Church. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Frank Randazzo Jr. Foundation, 11 Fieldstone La., Oyster Bay, NY 11771, in his name appreciated.

*SCHAEFER-Marian Frances (nee McCoy) of Palo Alto, CA, formerly of Huntington Station and Lynbrook, on December 28, 1999 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Louis Schaefer. Loving mother of Edward, Paul and Maria. Dear sister of Willard McCoy of Merrick. Fond cousin of Francis Joseph of Manhattan. Interment in Palo Alto, CA.

*SCHIESSER-Donald J., 60 years, of Syosset on January 9, 2000 after losing his courageous battle against cancer. Beloved husband of Karen (Augustino). Loving father of Allison Morriss and Keith Schiesser. Loving father-in-law of Robert Morriss and JoAnn Schiesser. Devoted step-father of Nicole and Michelle Augustino. Cherished grandfather of Daniel and Megan. Beloved Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Arlene and Michael Cojohn and Robert and Patricia Schiesser. Loving son-in-law of Pat and Lee Armenti. Donald was a long time member of Brookville Country Club and Richmond Hill Southwest Rotary Club. He owned Woodhaven Plumbing and Heating Corp., in Ozone Park, NY, for over 27 years. Reposing Dalton Funeral Home, 47 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville. Visiting hours 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass Thursday 10AM St. Joseph R.C. Church, Garden City. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to American Cancer Society or L.I. Hospice Network.

*SCHIESSER-Donald J., 60 years, of Syosset on January 9, 2000 after losing his courageous battle against cancer. Beloved husband of Karen (Augustino). Loving father of Alleson Morris and Keith Schiesser. Devoted step-father of Nicole and Michelle Augustino. Cherished grandfather of Daniel and Megan. Beloved Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Arlene and Michael Cojohn and Robert and Patricia Schiesser. Loving son-in-law of Pat and Lee Armenti. Donald was a long time member of Brookville Country Club and Richmond Hill Southwest Rotary Club. Hew owned Woodhaven Plumbing and Heating Corp., in Ozone Park, NY, for over 27 years. Reposing Dalton Funeral Home, 47 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville. Visiting hours 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass Thursday 10AM St. Joseph R.C. Church, Garden City. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to American Cancer Society or L.I. Hospice Network.

*SCHLICHTING-Lorraine (Cabral) on January 9, 2000. Loving wife of Joseph. Former Pan Am Stewardess. Reposing Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home, 117 W. 72nd St., New York City. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9 AM, Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment Mount St. Mary's Cemetery.

*SCHOENBERG-Lillian of Neptune City, N.J., formerly or Mahopac and Bay Shore, L.I. on Saturday, January 1, 2000. Wife of the late Lawrence. Mother of Robert and Fred. Sister of Ronald Lachman and Eleanor Katzen and the late Evely Altman. Also survived by six grandchildren. She was a Occupational Therapist for Central Islip State Hospital for many years. Cremation private.

*SINGER-Paula of Hewlett Harbor, NY. Devoted wife of the late Louis. Beloved mother of Alice Carpenter, Midge Korczak and Leslie Lomas. Cherished grandmother of Larry, Peter, Ayal and Maureen. Services today 12:15PM at 'Gutterman's', 8000 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury, LI.

*SMITH-Claudia S. of Huntington. Wife of the late George. Mother of Janet Tower, Sylvia Murry and Kurt Smith. Devoted and loving mother-in-law of Maurice Tower and Roseanne Smith. Cherished grandmother of seven, great grandmother of nine. Longtime employee of Hazeltine and Lord & Taylor. Memorial visitation Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, 1380 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Interment Thursday, 11:30AM in Long Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenlawn Fire Department, 23 Boulevard Ave., Greenlawn, NY 11740.

*SMITH-Gregory A. of Huntington on January 9, 2000. Beloved husband of Doreen. Devoted father of Gregory and Christopher. Dear brother of Lee Smith and Deborah Boyle. Visitation Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM at A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc. 1380 New York Avenue, Huntington Station. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10AM at St. Elizabeth's RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Donations to the Gregory A. Smith Memorial Fund, 193 Dix Hills Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746, would be appreciated.

*TRAN-Sister Maria-Martha Lien of the Sisters of the Lovers of the Holy Cross, Brookville, NY, on January 9, 2000, after a serious stroke a month earlier. Beloved religious sister to Martha and Theresa of her community at St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Brookville; God-given source of hope, support and inspiration to the Vietnamese community on Long Island; friend, shining light, and unwavering example of cheerful devotion to her co-workers. In 20 years of service with Catholic Charities, Sr. Maria came to be known as the angel of refugees on Long Island, almost single-handedly guiding the resettlement of hundreds of Vietnamese refugees who came to Long Island in the eighties. More recently, Sr. Maria was working with the 70 refugees who had arrived from Kosovo, and with others from Haiti, Iraq, China and Eastern Europe. Visitation 210:00PM Tuesday, January 11th only, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 47 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, NY. Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial 10:00AM, Wednesday, January 12th at St. Paul the Apostle R.C. Church, Brookville, NY. Interment at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers, donations to continue Sr. Maria's work may be made to the Sisters of the Lovers of the Holy Cross, St. Paul's Convent, 2534 Cedar Swamp Road, Brookville, NY 11545.

*UNIACKE-Edward A. Sr. (formerly of Hicksville, L.I.) on January 3, 2000. (One of the original founders of Holy Family Parish). (Local Attorney and former Marine). Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Loving father of Eddie, Keith, Kevin and Kim. Cherished grandfather of nine. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9:30 PM and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home Hicksville Chapel, 47 Jerusalem Ave. (2 blocks south L.I.R.R., corner W. Marie St.). Mass Friday 10:00 Holy Family R.C. Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.

*YEZEK-William of East Islip, NY on January 3, 2000, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Ann. Loving father and father-inlaw of Robert W. and Patricia Ann Yezek. Cherished grandfather of Robert K. and Cheryl Ann Yezek. Visiting Thursday from 12 noon to 1 PM at the Overton Funeral Home, 172 Main St., Islip, NY. Funeral service, 1 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore, NY.

*ZBIKOWSKI-Helen B. on January 10, 2000 of Westbury. Beloved wife of Edward. Dear sister of Frances Ostro and Peter Kleckowski and the late Estelle Rave. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Friends may call at the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass 9:30AM Thursday, St. Hyacinth RC Church, Glen Head. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery.

*ZEBLISKI-Victoria on January 9, 2000 of East Meadow, NY. Predeceased by her loving husband Leo. Beloved sister of Hedy Butler, Alice Hmielewski, Maryanna Shur, and Anthony Hmielewski. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Former past president of PLAV Ladies Auxiliary and also a volunteer at the Northport VA. Reposing at Hempstead Funeral Home, 89 Peninsula Blvd. (corner Front St.), Hempstead, NY. PLAV Services on Wednesday at 8PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, St. Ladislaus RC Church at 10:15AM. Burial, Holy Rood Cemetery. Visitation on Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9PM.

*ZIMMERMAN-Irving on January 10, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor. Devoted father of Richard, Elise Levine, and Linda Brandoff. Cherished grandfather of Darlene, Lori, Doreen, Daniel, Pilar, Gina, Jared, Randy, Tara, Zara, and Evan. Also great-grandfather of Jake, Sam, na Kayla. Loving brother of Lillian Morganstern. Services Wednesday 12 noon from ``Schwartz BrothersJeffer Memorial Chapels'', Queens Blvd. & 76th Rd., Forest Hills.

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