Ridgewood Times Obits

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The Times Newsweekly Established in 1908 as The Ridgewood Times Obituaries

Note: The archives start at the following date. The week of 4 January 2007 through the week of December 27

ANNA WALOSKI
died on January 2, 2007 at the age of 99.
She was the widow of the late Leo, Sr., mother of the late Leo Jr., mother-in-law of Rosemary,
dear grandmother of Laura Lee Michaels, great-grandmother of Matthew and Alyssa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church on Friday, January 5, 2007 at 10 a.m.
Internment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

EILEEN M. SADLER (nee Taylor) of Glendale
died on December 29, 2006 at the age of 87. A native of Queens,
She was the widow of the late Frank Ambrose, the late Clifford (Gibby) Cramer and the late Gerard Sadler,
devoted mother of Eileen Brunner, Susan Kurtz, Judy Cramer-Fierro, Jane Cramer-Scheriff and the late Gregory Ambrose, dear sister of Jeanne Prine;
also survived by ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JOSIF DREGA of Ridgewood
died on December 27, 2006 at the age of 79. A native of Ritisevo, Banat, Yugoslavia,
He was the husband of the late Vorchita, devoted father of Aurilia Samanc;
also survived by two grandchildren. Religious
Services were held at St. Michael and St. Gabriel Orthodox Church officiated by Reverend Father Dimitri Musta
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANTHONY PICCIONE
died on December 18, 2006 at the age of 86.
He was the devoted father of Nanette Hirschhorn and Louretta Zaccari, dear brother of Nicholas.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ALEXANDRINA VASILE
died on December 24, 2006 at the age of 83.
She was the devoted mother of Cornelia Stoica.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue,Middle Village
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

CHANDAN R. THAR
died on December 26, 2006 at the age of 78.
She was the devoted mother of Nutan Jani.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

WILLIAM E. ROACH
died on December 27, 2006 at the age of 88.
He was the husband of the late Anna, devoted father of Patricia Fiedler, Kathleen Bonta, Marie and William Roach, dear brother of Albert;
also survived by six grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANNA L. LOSSON
died on December 30, 2006 at the age of 96.
She was the devoted mother of Kathryn Huggins, Mary Patanella and Sister Joan Losson.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ELLA RATH
died on December 30, 2006 at the age of 92.
She was the devoted mother of Joan Anne and George.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

WILLIAM A. MALLANDA
died on December 31, 2006 at the age of 92.
He was the beloved husband of Helen, devoted father of Nancy.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DANIEL J. DESIMINI
died on December 31, 2006 at the age of 85.
He was the beloved husband of Mary;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FRANCES V. AVONA
died on December 20, 2006 at the age of 75.
She was the beloved sister-in-law of Benjamin Schiff, dear friend of Rose Lettini.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN A. ZERO
died on December 25, 2006 at the age of 90.
He was the husband of the late Tessie, devoted father of Angela Kobus and John Q., dear grandfather of Dawn, Richard, Christine, Gina, John Q. Jr., and Joseph, great-grandfather of Ashley, Diana, Joseph, Jillian, Samantha, Jenna, Zoe and Jacob.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANCES KREPELA
died on December 25, 2006 at the age of 89.
She was the widow of the late Rudy, devoted mother of Richard, Barbara and Rudolph, Jr., dear grandmother of Jackie, Michael, Francine, Danielle, Kaitlyn and Joseph.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

LORETTA KWIAT
died on December 29, 2006 at the age of 85.
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Barbara Kvartek, Joseph and Regina Kwiat, dear sister of Robert and Eric Wenz, dear grandmother of Dawn, Matthew, Ashley and Molly, great-grandmother of Kyle, Robart and Aiden.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DANIEL DELLI LIUNE
died on December 28, 2006 at the age of 90.
He was the beloved husband of Audrey, devoted father of Rose Mary Finocchio, Josephine, Maria, Daniel, Vincent, Robert, Anthony, John and the late Michael, dear grandfather of Frank and Joseph Finocchio, Theresa and Angel, great-grandfather of Erica and Amanda.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Francis de Paola Church on Thursday, January 4 at 10 a.m.
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue,. Maspeth.

ELLEN MAURO
died on January 3, 2007 at the age of 73.
She was the devoted mother of Raymond and Michael;
also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

GERALDINE C. BECKER
died on January 4, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the devoted mother of Suz and Thomas, dear sister of Thomas Keevan, fond grandmother of Joe Landi.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

FRANK GROSSO
died on January 7, 2007 at the age of 91. A World War II veteran,
He was the husband of the late Anna, father of the late Frank, dear grandfather of Frank, Patty and John, fond father-in-law of Mary Ann.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARION HARRIS
died on January 4, 2007 at the age of 97.
She was the widow of the late Louis, fond mother-in-law of Margaret;
also survived by two grandchildren.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

EDWARD L. KOVACICH of Brooklyn
died on January 6, 2007 at the age of 78. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the beloved husband of Barbara, devoted father of Marc, Linda, Gerry, Edna and the late Mary, dear grandfather of Micheal, Crystal and Jacob. Cremation was held in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Glendale Walsh-LaBella and Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue Glendale.

ROCCO NICODEMO
died on January 5, 2007 at the age of 79.
He was the husband of the late Lillian F., devoted father of Tony and Rosann Milian, father-in-law of Wilson, dear brother of Nick and Joe Nicodemo, fond grandfather of Mark and Ana.
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Resurrection Ascension Church
followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GEMMA CUOCO
died on January 6, 2007 at the age of 80.
She was the beloved wife of Antonio, devoted mother of Ernest, mother-in-law of Roberta, dear sister of Elena Giannasca, Blanche Corvino and John Giannasca, fond grandmother of Anthony, Nicholas and Michael.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today, January 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Adalbert’s Church
followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

STELLA KISELEWSKY
died on January 6, 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the devoted mother of Carol Marks, William, Robert and Richard, mother-in-law of Arnie, Janet and Mary Ellen;
also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
followed by private cremation in the Fresh Pond Crematory.

VINCENZA J. PISANO
died on January 6, 2007 at the age of 94.
She was the widow of the late Gaetano, devoted mother of Angela Attanasio, dear grandmother of Jennifer Anzelmo, great-grandmother of Gabriella, Sabrina and Salvatore.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

PHILIP SIANO
died on January 4, 2007 at the age of 75.
He was the devoted father of John Siano, dear brother of Louise Buonomo, Salvatore, George, Jeanette Ricciardi and the late Neil.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
followed by entombment in St. Michael’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANCES VELLA
died on January 2, 2007 at the age of 83.
She was the widow of the late Rosario, devoted mother of Carman Eiss and Joyce Vella, mother-in-law of Fred Eiss,
dear grandmother of Kenneth and Steven, great-grandmother of Ashlye and Jake.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered st St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

EVA E. DEZEGO of Ridgewood
died on January 4, 2007 at the age of 93.
She was the widow of the late Philip, devoted mother of Philip and Patricia Domingo;
also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Religious
Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

DONALD H. POWELL of Glendale
died on January 3, 2007 at the age of 74.
He was the beloved husband of Theresa, devoted father of Kevin and Debra Buchanan;
also survived by three grandchildren.
Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery.

LENA LULIK of Brooklyn
died on January 3, 2007 at the age of 89. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Robert Lulik, Barbara Caiafia and Francine Jaworskyi.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

WILLIAM A. MALLANDA
died on December 31, 2006 at the age of 92.
He was the beloved husband of Helen, devoted father of Nancy and William.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

SABATINA (Tina) GIAIMO
died on January 13, 2007 at the age of 90.
She was the beloved wife of Angelo, devoted mother of Joseph and Anthony, dear sister of Mickey Amodei, Katy Fede, Lee Napoli and the late Mary Ferrara and Joey Conti;
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Joan of Arc Church
Internment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

VITA L. ANDREOLA
died on January 12, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the widow of the late John J., devoted mother of John and Laura Caputo, mother-in-law of Karen and Leonard,
dear sister of Rose Certa and Michael Andalora,
fond grandmother of Nicholas.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JENNIE RADICE
died on January 9, 2007 at the age of 88.
She was the widow of the late Michael, devoted mother of Peter, Nicholas and Helen Rosamalia, mother-in-law of Shirley, Carol and Richard,
dear sister of Millie Welch, Nancy DiForca, Antonette Liebold, Dominick Gatta and the late Anna Ricci, fond grandmother of Peter, Philip, Michael, Frank, Richard and Joann,
great-grandmother of James, Kaitlyn and Isabella.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HELEN O’CONNOR
died on January 10, 2007 at the age of 94.
She was the dear aunt of Susan Filacouris and George Haeussler, sister of the late William, Charles, Edith Hinsen, Eleanore Haeussler and Adelaide.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Flushing Cemetery.

CAROL N. FELLENZ of Glendale
died on January 13, 2007 at the age of 80. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late George, dear sister of Elfreida Smith. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Ernest Stafford
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery.

JOSEPH F. MOLFETTO of Ridgewood
died on January 13, 2007 at the age of 80. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the husband of the late Dorothy, devoted father of Michael, Frank and Joseph Molfetto, Eve Tricarico and Marion Kauffeld;
also survived by fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOAN M. NERONE of Douglaston
died on January 9, 2007 at the age of 74. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Joann D’Amico, Anthony Nerone and Donna Osonitsch;
also survived by two grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

KLARA MOSCHNER of Glendale
died on January 9, 2007 at the age of 87. A native of Rieg, Gottschee, Austria,
She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Al Moschner, dear sister of Berta Stampfl;
also survived by four grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOSEFA RUBINOS
died on January 11, 2007 at the age of 72.
She was the beloved wife of Jose, devoted mother of Sofia.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

BERNADETTE T. ENZMANN
died on January 13, 2007 at the age of 91.
She was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of Bernadette and the late Vincent, dear grandmother of Justin.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery.

FLORENCE HULTS
died on January 16, 2007 at the age of 77.
She was the widow of the late Clifford H., devoted mother of Carol Hults Tauriello, Florence Siroka and Barbara Zeno,
mother-in-law of Stephen, Andy and David, dear grandmother of Erica, fond aunt of Ginny and Al.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
followed by entombment at in Rose Hill Cemetery, Putnam Valley, New York under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DORIS HOFMEISTER
died on January 21, 2007 at the age of 80.
She was the beloved mother of Marjorie Bertrand and Ronald Hofmeister.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MAIJA BRANDSE
died on January 14, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was the widow of the late Cornelis, dear friend of Mary A. Colosimo. Religious
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home,. 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Pastor Gregory Sutterlin
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

GORDHANDAS MEHTA
died on January 18, 2007 at the age of 97.
He was the devoted father of Mukund.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ARFENIA YUZBASHEVA
died on January 18, 2007 at the age of 94.
She was the devoted mother of Antik, dear grandmother of Tamara.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

CHANCHALBEN PATEL
died on January 20, 2007 at the age of 86.
She was the devoted mother of Pravin.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

HERBERT H. (Bud) POPE of Ridgewood
died on January 16, 2007 at the age of 96.
He was the husband of the late Helen, devoted father of Dennis, father-in-law of Marta and Nancy, dear grandfather of Nicholas;
also survived by nieces and nephews. A World War II Army veteran with the rank of sergeant, he served in Tunisia, Algeria, Italy, French Morocco and Germany. Religious
Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Michael Ross and Reverend Garett Johnson
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery.

MATTHEW TSCHINKEL of Commack, formerly of Ridgewood
died on January 1, 2007 at the age of 85.
He was the beloved companion of Helen Kump, formerly of Ridgewood.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Christ the King Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery.

LAWRENCE PETRIE of Ridgewood
died on January 21, 2007 at the age of 87. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the husbandof the late Maybell, dear brother of Helen Lynch. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Internment in Evergreen Cemetery.

BERNADETTE L. THOMAS of Melbourne, Florida
died on January 19, 2007 at the age of 78. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the dear aunt of Patricia Rudden. Graveside
Services were held at Calvary Cemetery
Internment under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARGARET FUOCO of Glendale
died on January 26, 2007 at the age of 76.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Joseph and Jeanette,
dear sister of Ernest, Andrew, Joseph. August and the late Michael (all Fesler), Carol Armando and the late Dolores Hartman.
She was the co-founder of the Joe Fuoco Music Center; also co-founder of the St. Matthias Blue Max Drum and Bugle Corps,
member of the St. Matthias Ladies Guild and worked with many local organizations regarding community events.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

IRENE BRINDISI-MENICHINO
died on January 22, 2007 at the age of 83.
She was the devoted mother of Thomas, Angela, Vincent and Frank.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis de Paolo Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LORETTA LEWIS
died on January 23, 2007 at the age of 79.
She was the widow of the late Bill, devoted mother of Billy, mother-in-law of Dolli;
also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPH HORVAT
died on January 27, 2007 at the age of 82.
He was the husband of the late Maria, dear uncle of Anna Marie Schuebler.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EMILIA WACHNICKI
died on January 28, 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the widow of the late Stanislaw, devoted mother of Steve;
also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

NEREIDA PASTOR
died on January 27, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was the devoted mother of Noemi, Silvia and Martin, dear grandmother of Laverne, Lisa, Donna, Greg, Bob, Michael, Melissa and John,
great-grandmother of Donna, Jillian, Bianca, Andraya and Tyler, great-great-grandmother of Vanessa and Ricky. Religious
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Evergreen Cemetery.

ANTHONY INZERILLO
died on January 22, 2007 at the age of 79.
He was the beloved husband of Margie, devoted father of Robert and Laura.
He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARY CALISE of Glendale
died on January 25, 2007 at the age of 83.
She was the devoted mother of Marie Zuckerman and Teresa Von Reine, dear sister of Teddy, Sadie, Frances, and the late Marion, fond grandmother of Justin, Ian and Victoria;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St Pancras Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MARGARET PRUNTY of Glendale
died on January 27, 2007 at the age of 93.
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Marilyn DeSena and the late Joan and Charles Wallace;
also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

CHARLES E. HARRISON of Ridgewood
died on January 28, 2007 at the age of 77. A native of Queens,
He was the beloved husband of Cecelia, devoted father of Kevin Harrison, Catherine Adragna, Jean Bufalo and the late Brian Harrison;
also survived by ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARJORIE LACKNER of Ridgewood died at the age of 88.
She was the widow of the late John M.,
devoted mother and mother-in-law of John M., Jr. and Irene of Nashua, New Hampshire, Linda and Kevin McCormack of Poway, California, Marjorie and the late Charles Beeman of West Babylon,
dear grandmother and grandmother-in-law of John Thomas and Katrina Lackner, Daniel Lackner Sean Michael McCormack. Sharon and Richard Morano, Michael,
and the late Matthew Beeman, Christopher Beeman and fiancee Jennifer McCurry, great-grandmother of Joseph Formisano, Alyssa and Aidan Morano.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid’s Church
Internment in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOHN J. TANTILLO
died on January 25, 2007 at the age of 88 at the Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania Veterans Home.
A native of New York City, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and was a retiree of Pan American World Airways,
He was the husband of Angelina of Ridgewood,
devoted father of Dr. Diane McNichols of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and Dr. John Tantillo, Jr. of Forest Hills,
dear brother of Anna of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and William of Glendale,
fond grandfather of Brian and Christine McNichols.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Joan of Arc Church, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Internment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania under the direction of the F. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Altoona, Pennsylvania.

HELEN A. FEY of Stroud Township, Pennsylvania, formerly of Ridgewood, Howard Beach and East Northport
died on February 2, 2007 at the age of 82. A native of Brooklyn and a former member of St. Aloysius Parish,
She was the devoted mother of Kathleen Fey of Stroud Township, the adopted Debbie Coslar,
the late Mary Lou Marcel and the late adopted Jeanne Coddington,
dear sister of Beatrice Bauman and Charles Bowers both of Long Island, the late Joseph, Peter and Edna Bowers,
fond grandmother of Keith and Winna Marcel of Brooklyn, Michael Sidaras and adopted Gaetano Tirrito of Stroud Township;
also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthew’s church, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Internment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

MARIE MANDUCA
died on January 31, 2007 at the age of 95.
She was the widow of the late Nicholas, devoted mother of Rose Moebus, Joseph and Nicholas, mother-in-law of Richard;
also survived by nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DONALD S. POWLES of Glendale
died on January 29, 2007 at the age of 71. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the beloved husband of Virginia (nee Sudlow), devoted father of Andrew Powles, dear brother of Grace Larson. Religious
Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by Pastor Philip Hardt
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

THOMAS R. FAHERTY
died on January 29, 2007 at the age of 97.
He was the husband of the late Catherine, devoted father of Kathleen Westfal;
also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Religious
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Pastor McElerry
Internment in The Evergreen Cemetery.

ETHEL STUBBS (nee Howe)
died on February 2, 2007 at the age of 73.
She was the beloved wife of Charles, devoted father of Charlene and Cynthia, dear grandmother of Carly.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EMILIO CHANG
died on February 2, 2007 at the age of 85.
He was the beloved husband of Modesta, devoted father of Sonya and Vivian.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Joseph’s Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

SANTA CAMPANELLA of Ridgewood
died on February 5. 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the widow of the late Luigi, devoted mother of Carmela, Steven, Mary Parisen and Joanne Moore, dear sister of Maria Aliamo, Nicolo and Salvatore Restivo;
also survived by eight grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Staten Island under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village.

ZIVOTA DJORDJEVIC of Long Island City
died on January 30, 2007 at the age of 80. A native of Lukavac, Yugoslavia,
He was the beloved husband of Darinka. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels,.663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

JULIANE HOEFFERLE-MICHELITSCH
died on January 30, 2007 at the age of 78. A native of Langenton, Gottschee,
She was the beloved wife of Ludwig, devoted mother of Helga and Raymond,
mother-in-law of Glenn and Elizabeth, dear sister of Anton, Alois and Maria, fond grandmother of Jennifer, Laura and James.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels,.663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ARTHUR F. HAGENLOCHER of Glendale
died on February 6, 2007 at the age of 74. A retired member of the New York City Police Department,
He was the beloved husband of Lila, devoted father of Steven, Diane Billera and the late Susan Cook,
dear grandfather of Patrick, Daniel and Krystle Hagenlocher, Kimberly, Michael and Samantha Billera.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

GIUSEPPE CANEPA of Middle Village
died on February 7, 2007 at the age of 74.
He was the beloved husband of Giovanna, devoted father of Frank and Carmelo, dear brother of Maria, Vincent and Ninfa Chico;
also survived by eight grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

CONCETTA MIGLIO
died on February 8, 2007 at the age of 79.
She was the dear sister of Eugene and the late Anthony and Mary Pugliese, cherished friend of Jorge Mendez.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

LORETTA PEPE
died on February 6, 2007 at the age of 97.
She was the widow of the late Nicholas C., devoted mother of Thomas A. Pepe and Rose Marie Moncino, mother-in-law of Linda,
dear grandmother of Nicholas, Scott, Thomas Jr., Christopher and Tricia, great-grandmother of Daniel, Jack, Deana, Lauren, Nicholas and Alexandra.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Cecilia’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSE HAUGEN
died on February 10, 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the widow of the late Robert S., devoted mother of Robert, Ronald and Richard, mother-in-law of Marsha and Lil,
dear grandmother of David, Eric, Bradley, Courtney, Lisa, David, Angela and Kristina, great-grandmother of Isabel and Anna.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANNA GARGIULO
died on February 10, 2007 at the age of 91.
She was the widow of the late John, Sr., devoted mother of John, Philip and Anthony, mother-in-law of Celia, Barbara and Eileen,
dear sister of Angelo and Dominick Covelli and the late Apolonia;
also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CAESARINE CROIZIER of Ridgewood
died on February 12, 2007 at the age of 78. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Jean, devoted mother of Louise and Teresa.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of t
He wasmund and Sorice Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

SALVATORE MONTEFUSCO of Brooklyn
died on February 3, 2007 at the age of 89. A native of the U.S.A.,
He was the beloved husband of Eugenia, devoted father of John and Florence;
also survived by two grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Grace Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of t
He wasmund and Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

INEZ LEWIS
died on February 10, 2007 at the age of 77.
She was the widow of the late Arthur, devoted mother of Susan, Nancy, Donna, Michael and Glen.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JACK H. HANS
died on February 9, 2007 at the age of 82.
He was the beloved husband of Katherine, devoted father of Donald and Jack Jr., father-in-law of Patricia and Susan, dear grandfather of Jacklyn, Thea and Ashley.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

MARTEL STANZIN
died on February 7, 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the dear sister of Erika.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

AMANDA DANDL of Warwick
died on February 11, 2007 at the age of 96. A native of Durrwangen, Germany,
She was the widow of the late Alois. The owner of Bratwurst Gloeckle Restaurant in Brooklyn, she is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins,
19 great-nieces and nephews and five great-great nieces and nephews, sister of the late Max Riedmueller, Paula Richards, Anna Dittmer and Mathilde Spitzka.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 16, 2007 at the Lazear-Smith and Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick at 9:30 a.m.
Internment in Lutheran/All Saints Cemetery.

MARGARETHE FOERSTERLING of Ridgewood
died on February 8, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was a native of Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

MATHILDA RAHM of Ridgewood
died on February 6, 2007 at the age of 96. A native of Weller, Germany,
She was the widow of the late Hans, devoted mother of Volker Rahm, Ursula Windschmann and Beate Troye, dear sister of Elizabeth Bleickert;
also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MICHAEL JOHN CULLINANE of Sun City Center, Florida
died on February 13, 2007 at the age of 74. A native of Glendale,
He was the beloved husband of Dolores, devoted father and father-in-law of Rita and Stephen McGarry and Kathleen Cullinane and Thomas Artinian,
dear brother and brother-in-law of Robert and Sheila Ricciardi, fond grandfather of Kelly, Tracey and Sarah.
Memorial Service will be held at the Glendale Walsh-LaBella and Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale on Saturday February 24, 2007 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery

RITA McAVOY-PAULL of Woodhaven
died on February 12, 2007 at the age of 89. A native of Altoona, Pennsylvania,
She was the beloved wife of Nick, devoted mother of Joanne, Tommy and Anthony, dear sister of Jean, Rita, Gerald, Vincent, Billy, Jack, Marion and Lois;
also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was a member of St. Jude’s Charity.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Internment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Walsh-LaBella and Son Funeral Home, 87-13 87th Street, Woodhaven.

FRANK TROPIANO
died on February 18, 2007 at the age of 72.
He was the beloved husband of Michelina, devoted father of Nicholas, Yolanda and Paul F., dear brother of Nicholas and the late Marie Solimine and Pasquale,
fond grandfather of Frank, Albert, Kristie, Matthew, Nicholas and Mikey.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Saviour’s Church
Internment in New Prospect Cemetery, Pine Bush, New York under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GILDA R. STOCK
died on February 11, 2007 at the age of 80.
She was the widow of the late Jerry and Alexander Dziukiewicz, devoted mother of Rosemarie LaFrieda, Roger, Ronny and Raymond,
mother-in-law of Maureen, Marcia and Carol Jeanne, dear sister of Helen Gamber, Norma Mack, Steven Cottone, Gerald Cottone and Gloria Catalano,
fond grandmother of Victor, Rich, Jennifer, Tricia, Laura, Ronny Jr., Jeanette, Brittany, Cara, Derek and Shane;
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in St. Raymond’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MILDRED M. CONLIN
died on February 15, 2007 at the age of 73.
She was the beloved wife of Daniel J., devoted mother of John, Carol Dundas, Diane Conlin,
mother-in-law of Darwin and James, dear grandmother of Jake, Kyle, Cole and Abby;
also survived by nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ALFRED E. BURKE
died on February 15, 2007 at the age of 79.
He was the husband of the late Hannah, devoted father of Annmarie Coltrinari, Robert and Ellen Connors,
father-in-law of Fred and John, dear brother of Mary Christian and the late John and Frances Schwarz,
fond grandfather of Brian, Ellen, Kevin, Julia and Shannon.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JACOB HENKEL of Ridgewood
died on February 5, 2007 at the age of 90. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the husband of the late Rosel, father of the late Robert.
He was a U.S. Army veteran. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

ALMA ROGALA of Brooklyn
died on February 19, 2007 at the age of 92. A native of Poland,
She was the widow of the late Thadeus, devoted mother of John and Arthur Rogala. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Internment in Evergreen Cemetery.

VIOLET ROSE NACHTRAB of Raleigh, North Carolina, formerly of Glendale,
died on February 20, 2007 at the age of 90.
She was the dear sister of Frank Nachtrab and the late George, sister-in-law of Ruth Nachtrab, dear aunt of Frank and John Nachtrab and Ruth Parker;
also survived by many grand and great nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Darmstadt Funeral Home, 71-01 68th Street, Glendale.

PETER DOLLIS of Glendale
died on February 26, 2007 at the age of 88. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the beloved husband of Edythe (nee Schermerhorn), devoted father of Paulette Gagliano and Patricia Hering, dear brother of Margaret Block;
also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Religious services will be held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale on Friday, March 2, 2007 at noon officiated by Pastor Philip Hardt
followed by private cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARIE ROSINSKY of Forest Hills
died on February 25, 2007. A longtime resident of Glendale,
She was the widow of the late Roy, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Jean and Fred Neun, Roy and Marian, William and Alfie, James and Jackie and Joan Rosinsky;
also survived by nine grandchildren. Reposing at Fox Funeral Home, 98-07 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills today, March 1, 2007 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Friday, March 2, at 9:45 a.m.
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery.

PATRICK E. RUSSO, Sr.
died on February 18, 2007 at the age of 88. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the beloved husband of Helen Russo, father of the late Patrick, Jr.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Bernard’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of t
He wasmund and Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

CARMEN VELAZQUEZ
died on February 7, 2007 at the age of 82.
She was the devoted mother of Dolores, Maria and Juan;
also survived by nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the First Spanish Presbyterian Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JOSEPH F. LANE
died on February 14, 2007 at the age of 80.
He was the beloved husband of Ann, devoted father of Larry.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EDYTHE BERMAN
died on February 20, 2007 at the age of 90.
She was the dear sister of Ida.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MILAGROS RIVERA
died on February 22, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the beloved wife of Julio Rivera, devoted mother of Jennie Slavin and the late Albert Rivera, mother-in-law of Bobby,
dear grandmother of Eric, Timothy, Daniel, Eliot, Kimberly and Jimmi, great-grandmother of Elijah and Jessiah.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Most Holy Trinity Church
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANK W. DeMAURO
died on February 23, 2007 at the age of 76.
He was the beloved husband of Bernadette, devoted father of Willliam, Nora Jennings, Frank Jr., and Ann Marie Behling,
dear brother of Harry, Charlie, Stevie, Annie and the late Helen Lynn.
He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARY MOSER of Glendale
died on February 23, 2007 at the age of 99. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Joseph, Joel and Robert Moser and Louise Goebel;
also survived by twelve grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Lutherean/All Faiths Cemetery.

ELIZABETH Van WINCKLE
died on February 22, 2997 at the age of 85.
She was the widow of the late Joseph (Buddy), devoted mother and mother-in-law of Lynne and Joey, Jimmy and Marisa, the late Joe and Cindy and Carol and Bernie,
dear grandmother of Nick, Michele, Lindsay, Ryan, Mark and Joseph, great-grandmother of Jeremy and Lauren Marisa.
Interment was in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of Hilldebrand Funeral Homes, 63-17 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park.

DOMINICK CASELLA
died on March 2, 2007 at the age of 82.
He was the husband of the late Lucy, loving father of Joseph, father-in-law of Annette, dear brother of Rae D’Addario, fond grandfather of Michael, Nicole and Kristen.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

SILVIO LaSCALA
died on February 28, 2007 at the age of 82.
He was the husband of the late Anna Mae, devoted father of Steven, father-in-law of Dorothy.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GEORGE J. BAROZIE
died on February 27, 2007 at the age of 87.
He was the beloved husband of Agnes, devoted father of Joseph, George and Wayne;
also survived by six grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANNE URBANO
died on February 26, 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the widow of the late Anthony M., devoted mother of MaryAnn Rosamilia and John Urbano, mother-in-law of Anthony,
dear sister of Thomas Lupoli, fond grandmother of Michael, Marc and Anthony;
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN BODNAR
died on February 23, 2007 at the age of 84.
He was the dear brother of Katherine Petovello and Anna Lufrano. Cremation was held in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPHINE STRUNA of Glendale
died on March 4, 2007 at the age of 72. A native of Slovania,
She was the beloved wife of Johann, dear sister of Frieda Sbaschnik, Irmgard Terbrack, Elfrieda Younger and the late Ernst Pototscher.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JAMES COGLIANO
died on February 22, 2007 at the age of 84.
He was the dear friend of Sister Julie Houser.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery.

EUGENIA BALU
died on February 25, 2007 at the age of 79.
She was the widow of the late Grigore, devoted mother of Tina, Gregory, Constantine and the late Elefterie;
also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Demetrios Church
Internment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

THOMAS M. HASTINGS of Huguenot, New York
died on February 28, 2007 at the age of 77. A native of New York,
He was the husband of the late Anna, devoted father of Daniel, John and Michael Hastings and Lynda Brachulis, dear brother of Mary Reynolds;
also survived by five grandchildren.
He was a U.A. Marine veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARGARET J. HEGENER of Middle Village
died on March 8, 2007 at the age of 90. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Louis, devoted mother of Mary Parker, Rita Kepich, Jane Beardsler, Francis and John L. Hegener;
also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

HELEN TOPKA of Maspeth
died on March 8, 2007 at the age of 95. A native of New York City,
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted grandmother of Frank and Bruce Lanzer;
also survived by eight step-grandchildren. Religious
Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by Pastor Rose Ann Foege
Internment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

RICHARD V. BANCONI
died on March 10, 2007 at the age of 76. A U.S. Army veteran,
He was the beloved husband of Rosemarie, devoted father of Richard, Maryann Squires and Elizabeth, dear brother of Robert Bancone.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
followed by entombment in St. John’s Resurrection Mausoleum under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

RAYMOND E. PASSERO
died on March 5, 2007 at the age of 73.
He was the beloved husband of Mary Jane, devoted father of Raymond J. and Marion Osojnak, brother of the late Manny,
dear grandfather of Bianca, Michelle, Steven and Marina.
He was a Korean War U.S. Army veteran and an usher at St. Mary’s Church.
Mass of Christian Burial was under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MOLLIE WILKO
died on March 8, 2007 at the age of 97.
She was the widow of the late Henry, devoted mother of Henry, Edward and Robert, mother-in-law of Maria,
dear grandmother of Charlene, Jenny, Rachel, Colette, Stacy, Nicole, Robert, Anthony and Anne Marie;
also survived by ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANA BARRIOS
died on March 9, 2007 at the age of 71.
She was the widow of the late Salvador, devoted mother of Myrna Kowalski, Sonia Beltran, Norma Roman and Salvador,
dear grandmother of Michael, Steven, Jonathon, Kenny, Ray, Sabrina, Melissa, Sal III, Stephen, Scotty, Stephanie and Christina,
great-grandmother of Michelle. Religious
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery.

JOSE MELENDEZ ROSADO
died on March 5, 2007 at the age of 84.
He was the beloved husband of Lydia Esther, devoted father of Jose, Hector, Iran, Anna, Maria, Margarita, Carmen, Josephine and Betsy;
also survived by 18 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Gate of Heaven Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MADELINE D’ALESSANDRO
died on March 7, 2007 at the age of 77.
She was the beloved wife of Frank, devoted mother of Frank and Janet;
also survived by two grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Sebastian Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

NAYDA ORTIZ
died on March 7, 2007 at the age of 81.
She was the widow of the late Domingo, devoted mother of Gloria, Marta, Elsa, Sonia, Maridel, Ramonica, Evelyn, Jorge, Raymond and Papo;
also survived by 36 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANGELINA VENTURA
died on March 9, 2007 at the age of 93.
She was the dear sister of Nicholas;
also survived by nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EDNA HERBST of Ridgewood
died on March 9, 2007 at the age of 89. A native of Brooklyn, she is survived by nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

THERESA THOMAS of Middle Village
died on March 11, 2007 at the age of 92. A native of Sekitsch, Yugoslavia.
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter
Internment on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Linden Hill Cemetey.

ERNESTINA ALVAREZ of Jackson, New Jersey
died on March 6, 2007 at the age of 94. A a native of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
She was the devoted mother of Eddie, Nelson, Herman and Judy Alvarez and Mary DeJesus, dear sister of Carmen Alvarez, Ramon, Angelo and Domingo Roldan;
also survived by 17 grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

BERTHA C. HAHN of Glendale
died on March 19, 2007 at the age of 81.
She was the beloved wife of William J., devoted mother of Mary (Marshall) Fisco, dear grandmother of Christopher and Jenny,
great-grandchild of Alexis. Reposing at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Barbara’s Church on Friday, March 23, 2007 at 10:15 a.m.
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery.

JOHN GLADITSCH of Ridgewood
died on March 18, 2007 at the age of 96. A native of Tiefenbach, Gottschee, Austria,
He was the husband of the late Edeltraud, devoted father of John Gladitsch, Waltraud Tripoli and Irene Lackner,
father-in-law of Sal Tripoli and Bob Lackner, dear brother of Irma Popowytsch, Resi Spaleny, Peter Gladitsch, Joseph Gladitsch in Germany and Emma Faltin in Germany,
fond grandfather of Grace, Christine and Jeanette, great-grandfather of John Erik, Matthew, Livia and Amaya.
He was a member of the Gottscheer Relief Association and the Gottscheer Mannerchor.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ELIZABETH ILLIANO of Brooklyn
died on March 15, 2007 at the age of 94. A United States of America native,
She was the devoted mother of Cipriano, Peter, Mary, Rose and Josephine;
also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mark’s Church
followed by entombment in Resurrection Cemetery under the direction of t
He wasmund and Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

FERNANDA PADILLA
died on March 11, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the beloved wife of Pedro, devoted mother of Yvette and Maritza;
also survived by five grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Epiphany Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARJORIE R. McGARY
died on March 15, 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the dear sister of Marie Donohue;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services were offered and
Internment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

PETER HUNSINGER of Camarillo, California
died on March 11, 2007 at the age of 75. A native of Yugoslavia,
He was the devoted father of Margaret Grossgold and Anna Marie Mignat, dear brother of Jacob Hunsinger;
also survived by three grandchildren. Religious
Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter,
Internment in Lutheran/All Saints Cemetery.

VALENTINE MECHLER, Jr.
died on March 15, 2007 at the age of 93.
He was the beloved husband of Margaret, devoted father of Barbara Oberheim, fond grandfather
and grandfather-in-law of Brian and Nicole Oberheim and Krista and Vincent Aprea, great-grandfather of Andreas, Nicholas, Annaliese and Kirersten.
Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh.

DAINA COSTELLO
died on March 12, 2007 at the age of 79.
She was the widow of the late Millano, devoted mother of Nina, Lisa, Doris, Nancy, Miguelito and the late Sally, dear sister of Pete, Gippy and the late Stevano, Colia and Olga;
also survived by 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
followed by entombment in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, New Jersey.

JOHN W. COURTNEY
died on March 16, 2007 at the age of 94. A World War II U.S. Army veteran,
He was the dear brother of Grace Kardos, Dorothy Johnson, Nora Doyle and Hugh Courtney.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Blue Mountain Cemetery, Saugerties, New York under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GERALDINE A. RINI
died on March 28, 2007 at the age of 75.
She was the widow of the late Michael J., devoted mother of Debbie Zayas, Michael Rini, Donna Demkowicz, Geraldine Polo and Rose Rini,
mother-in-law of Edward, Nick, Alex and Jack, dear sister of Rose Lampasone, fond grandmother of Gina, Tara, Erika, Michael and Angela.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

WILFREDO MONTES
died on March 27, 2007 at the age of 71.
He was the devoted father of Veronica Lee, Michelle and Joey, dear brother of Hilda, Jesus, Sonia and Antonio, fond grandfather of Miguel and Franky.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Services were held at the Fresh Pond Crematory
followed by cremation under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CONNEE SIKORSKI
died on March 30, 2007 at the age of 81.
She was the beloved wife of Ben, devoted mother of Gwen Conroy and the late Paula Walsh, dear grandmother of Kerri, Trevor, Todd, Tommy, Troy and Shannon.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANCIS MEEHAN
died on March 28, 2007 at the age of 80.
He was the beloved husband of Mary, dear brother of Mary Pakruda, Cecilia Meehan and John Meehan;
also survived by nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

IDA A. HEEGER of Simi Valley, California, formerly of Maspeth,
died on March 16, 2007 at the age of 97.
She was the widow of the late Carl J., owner of Carl’s Shoe Store in Maspeth.
She was the devoted mother of Gunther Heeger and Dorothy Schock, dear grandmother of Dorraine Dosaj, Pamela Dandic, Derek Gamlym and Valerie Heeger;
also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Memorial Service was held at Reseda,
followed by cremation under the direction of Reardons Mortuary, Simi Valley, California.

THOMAS J. HOWE of Toms River, New Jersey, formerly of Glendale and Huntington, Long Island
died on March 24, 2007 at the age of 84. A retired member of the New York City Police Department, he served in the 90th and 104th precincts.
He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the beloved husband of Mary,
devoted father and father-in-law of Thomas and Mary of Sarasota, Florida, Robert and Debra of Farmingdale, New Jersey and Kevin and Diana of Branchburg, New Jersey,
dear grandfather of Meagan, Kathryn, Jessica and Shaun, brother-in-law of Margaret Greene.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church
Internment in Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Timothy E. Ryan Funeral Home, Toms River, New Jersey.

MANUEL MARTINEZ
died on March 26, 2007 at the age of 83.
He was the husband of the late Dominica, devoted father of Miriam and Sonia;
also survived by three grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Most Holy Trinity Church
Internment in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARGARET T. ROLLA
died on April 1, 2007 at the age of 90.
She was the devoted mother of Loretta Grella and Janet Longobardi;
also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildrden.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Sebastian’s Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FLORENCE LANG of Jamaica
died on April 2, 2007 at the age of 78. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Conrad, devoted mother of Rhea, Michael and Thomas (all Lang);
also survived by twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery,

VLADIMIR KRISTOVIC of Ridgewood
died on March 20, 2007 at the age of 92.
He was a native of Zagreb, Croatia. Graveside
Services were held at Linden Hill Cemetery
Internment under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOHN MALYSZ
died on April 8, 2007 at the age of 72.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia, devoted father and father-in-law of Christopher and Peggy, Glenn and Eileen, Laura and Dr. Antwan Haskoor,
dear brother and brother-in-law of Marshall and Ann Malysz, fond grandfather of Shawn, Ryan, Erin, Michael, John and Mark.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today, Thursday, April 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

FANNIE LASSANDRO (nee Laterza)
died on April 2, 2007 at the age of 92.
She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Dolores Allocco, Michael and the late Joseph,
dear sister of James, Michael, Eugene and the late Madeline DeMieri, Paul, Daniel and Mary Imbroto;
also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Leo’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CAROL BAUMANN of Ridgewood
died on March 29, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was a Queens native.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Evergreen Cemetery.

ASSUNTA BOVA of Brooklyn
died on April 7, 2007 at the age of 89. A native of Calabria, Italy,
She was the widow of the late Nicholas, devoted mother of Teresa Matteo.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Simon and St. Jude Church
Internment in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

FRANK SAMIDE of Ridgewood
died on April 8, 2007 at the age of 88. A native of Obern, Gottschee, Austria,
He was the beloved husband of Helen, devoted father of Frank Samide, dear brother of Maria Rom.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

EMILY JOSEPHINE DEMERY
died on April 4, 2007 at the age of 84.
She was the widow of the late Thomas G., devoted mother of Thomas J. and Robert;
also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

J. PHILIP CAPORRINO
died on April 6, 2007 at the age of 94.
He was the husband of the late Dominica, dear uncle of Rose Ann Orlando.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

THOMAS V. FLOOD
died on April 9, 2007 at the age of 91.
He was the husband of the late Anna, devoted father of Joanne Jones, father-in-law of Jack.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church
Internment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

THOMAS J. HOWE of Toms River, New Jersey, formerly of Glendale and Huntington, Long Island
died on March 24, 2007 at the age of 84.
A retired member of the New York City Police Department, he served in the 90th and 104th precincts.
He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the beloved husband of Mary, devoted father and
father-in-law of Thomas and Mary of Sarasota, Florida, Robert and Debra of Farmingdale, New Jersey and Kevin and Diana of Branchburg, New Jersey,
dear grandfather of Meagan, Kathryn, Jessica and Shaun, brother-in-law of Margaret Greene.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church
Internment in Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Timothy E. Ryan Funeral Home, Toms River, New Jersey.

CHARLES T. STUBBS
died on April 16, 2007 at the age of 77.
He was the husband of the late Ethel, devoted father of Charlene and Cynthia,
dear brother of Josephine, Katherine and Joseph, fond grandfather of Carly.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, April 20, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EMMA BURGER of Glendale
died on April 15, 2007 at the age of 100. A native of Austria,
She was the widow of the late Gottfried, devoted mother of William and the late Gottfried;
also survived by six grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Ridgewood Pentacostal Church.
Services were held at the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Pastor Edwin Waldvogel
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

DOLORES DePAOLI of Middle Village, formerly of Glendale
died on April 11, 2007 at the age of 76. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the beloved wife of Anthony, devoted mother of Laura Camelo, Wayne A., and Paul A. DePaoli,
dear sister of Beatrice Grillo, Dorothy Petrolia and Josephine Trefcer;
also survived by one grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ANNA P. GEIB (nee Gabriel) of New Jersey, formerly of Glendale
died on April 12, 2007 at the age of 97.
She was the widow of the late Jacob, devoted mother of James A. Geib and Joan E. Benson.
She was the dear grandmother of five surviving grandchildren and one pre-deceased grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Internment in Most Holy Trinity Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

HAROLD J. HARPER
died on April 13, 2007 at the age of 90.
He was the beloved husband of Rose, devoted stepfather of Sharon Stora, dear grandfather of Janine, great-grandfather of Jessica and Julia.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-24 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery.

WALTER V. SCHWETZ
died on April 13, 2007 at the age of 86.
He was the beloved husband of Sophie, devoted father of Jo Ann Mehnert, dear grandfather of Edward and James.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. John’s Chrysostom Church
Internment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN M. AMBROSINO
died on April 9, 2007 at the age of 89.
He was the beloved husband of Henrietta, devoted father of Marianne Kvanvik, John Jr.,
and the late Phyllis M., dear brother of Rose Davoli, Theresa Kasparian and the late Mary Braccia and Angelina DeServio,
fond grandfather of John J. and William R. Haake, great-grandfather of Michael, John, Kristen and Robbie.
He was a World War II U.S. Marine veteran.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

AUDREY MILLBRANDT-JOHNSON, longtime resident of Ridgewood
died on April 3, 2007 at the age of 73. She is the beloved wife of John (Jack), devoted mother of John, Donald, Jimmy, Michael and Arthur;
also survived by five grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, daughters-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Services were held at the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

MONTILO PETROVIC of Ridgewood
died on March 27, 2007 at the age of 71. A native of Yugoslavia,
He was the devoted father of Svetlana Jovanovic. Cremation was private under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

THERESA MINI of New York
died on April 10, 2007 at the age of 86. A native of New York,
She was the devoted mother of Carol and Barbara, dear sister of Frank;
also survived by three grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Paul’s Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

KARL REGNAT of Ridgewood
died on April 12, 2007 at the age of 88. A native of Neuburg/Donau, Germany,
He was the beloved husband of Luise.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

RONALD MAYER of Ridgewood
died on April 16, 2007 at the ages of 71. A native of Hamburg, Germany,
He was the beloved husband of Elfriede, devoted father and father-in-law of Gerhard, Karen and William Bowermaster, Heidi and William Beirersdorfer,
dear grandfather of Bryan, Zachary, Brendan, Brianna, Brett and Szeile.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Cozy Corner Fishing Club.
Cremation will be at Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

SUSAN M. SCHOTT
died on April 14, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the beloved wife of Webster.
Services were held at the St. James Anglican Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

PAULA ROLDAN
died on April 14, 2007 at the age of 83.
She was the widow of the late Manuel Blas-Lopez, devoted mother of Maria, Carmen and Zori;
also survived by nine grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MIRIAM R. RYAN
died on April 15, 2007 at the age of 75.
She was the devoted mother of Thomas.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

LOUISE WITTREICH of Glendale
died on April 21, 2007 at the age of 73. A native of Germany,
She was the beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Herbert, Monica Harder, Raymond, Nancy, Rosemarie Rafulowitz, Patricia and James;
also survived by eight grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today, April 26, 2007 at 9:15 a.m.
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ANTONIO F. BANNERA
died on April 16, 2007 at the age of 75. A U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War,
He was the husband of the late Anna, loving companion of Anne Yorke, devoted father of Annette Pesci and Dyan Chrabas,
father-in-law of Brian and Michael, dear grandfather of Gianna-Marie, Thomas, Shannon, Joseph, Bobby, Jacklyn, Christopher, Michelle, Julia and Abigail.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ELIZABETH BERKEL
died on April 21, 2007 at the age of 82.
She was the widow of the late Eugene, devoted mother of Martin, Robert, Ramona and Anita;
also survived by three grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CAROLINE NAPPI
died on April 21, 2007 at the age of 89.
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Richard;
also survived by two grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LILA RIVERA of Brooklyn
died on April 19, 2007 at the age of 88.A native of Arroyo, Puerto Rico,
She was the widow of the late Hermino, devoted mother of Maria Montanez, Nydia, Benjhamin and Emma (all Rivera), dear sister of Eleuteria and Luisa Rivera;
also survived by twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Luz Soto
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

JOHN K. RIES of New Fairfield, Connecticut
died on April 16, 2007 at the age of 87. A native of Torza, Yugoslavia,
He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth, devoted father of John J., dear brother and brother-in-law of Marie and Henry Wolf;
also survived by family and friends. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter
Internment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

JEAN SZIRANKA WERTH of Tampa, Florida
died on April 11, 2007 at the age of 96. A native of Harrison Valley, Pennsylvania,
She was the widow of the late Julius, devoted mother of Margaret S. Oster;
also survived by two grandchildren.
Services were held at graveside
Internment in Flushing Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

VINCENZO CANEPA of Ridgewood
died on April 18, 2007 at the age of 80. A native of Palmero, Italy,
He was the beloved husband of Antonia, devoted father of Nancy Canepa and Grace Alu, dear brother of Naffa Charco and Maria Rascone;
also survived by two grandchildren,
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

FRANCES STREETER of Ridgewood
died on April 23, 2007 at the age of 87. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Ruth Vitucci and Joan Steinheimer, daughter of the late Harry Voss and Clara Lloyd;
also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church
Internment in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

AUDREY MILLBRANDT-JOHNSTON, longtime resident of Ridgewood
died on April 3, 2007 at the age of 73. She is the beloved wife of John (Jack) Johnston, devoted mother of John, Donald, Jimmy, Michael and Arthur;
also survived by five grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, daugthers-in-law and sister-in-law.
Services were held at the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

WILLIAM A. CONTE of Ridgewood
died on April 24, 2007 at the age of 72.
He was the beloved husband of Ann R., devoted father of William A., Patricia Gerage and Theresa Betancourt, dear brother of Dominick, Marie Zizzo and Victor;
also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MADELINE PATTBERG of Glendale
died on April 24, 2007 at the age of 93.
She was the widow of the late Christian, devoted mother of Cheryl Brunning and Janet Pullano;
also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

VALDA PETOVELLO
died on April 27, 2007 at the age of 83.
She was the widow of the late Louis, devoted mother of James, Richard and Paul,
mother-in-law of Jan, Christine and Lisa, dear grandmother of Morgan, Travis, Paul, ToniAnn and Michael.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

SAMUEL SACCO
died on April 19, 2007 at the age of 87.
He was the beloved husband of Violet, devoted father of Edward Charles and the late Robert, father-in-law of Mary Ann and Loretta,
dear grandfather of Edward, Robert, Donna and Richard, great-grandfather of Michelle, Robert, Jeremy, Joey, Edward, Jesse and Aaron.
He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
followed by entombment in Woodbridge Memorial Garden, Woodbridge, New Jersey under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARGARET R. RAPP of Dingman’s Ferry, Pennsylvania
died on April 30, 2007 at the age of 80. A native of Brooklyn, she served as a volunteer for many years for first and second grade in St. Brigid School.
She was the widow of the late Alfred William, devoted mother and
mother-in-law of Skip and Kim of Glendale, Richard Winter of Greenfield, Maine, William of Salt Lake City, Utah,
Thomas and Vita of Pocono, Pennsylvania and Michael and HelenMary of Glendale;
also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Stroyan Funeral Home, Milford, Pennsylvania
Internment in Delaware Cemetery, Dingman’s Ferry, Pennsylvania.

ANNA SWIDER of Ridgewood
died on April 28, 2007 at the age of 95.
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Edward, Michael, Patricia Sammarco, Eleanor Gallagher and Kathleen Greenfield,
dear grandmother of Glen, Anna Marie and Gerard Sammarco, Joy and Liane Gallagher, Daniel Grenfield, Damion Martinez, E.J. and Rosemary Swider,
great-grandmother of Steven, Scott and Kerri Ann.
She was a member of the Altar Society, the St. Anne Guild and the choir at St. Matthias Church.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Michael’s Church
Internment in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Derby, Connecticut under the direction of the Edward F. Adzima Fuineral Home, 253 Elizabeth Street, Derby, Connecticut.

NICHOLAS J. DiSTEFANO of Glendale
died on April 22, 2007 at the age of 84.
He was the husband of the late Elizabeth, devoted father of Joey, Mary and Nick, dear grandfather of Richard, Keith, Steven and Elizabeth.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

DOROTHY GRAF of Glendale
died on April 24, 2007 at the age of 75. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the beloved wife of Conrad, devoted mother of Stephen and James, dear sister of Arlene Schultz and Muriel Newton.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

HARRY P. McKENNA of Ridgewood
died on April 24, 2007 at the age of 85. A native of Glendale,
He was the beloved husband of Ellen, devoted father of Kathy Beatty, dear grandfather of Lauren and Robert Beatty.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and served as a 1st Sergeant in the 25th Infantry Division.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JULIA SUROWITZ
died on May 7, 2007 at the age of 88.
She was the widow of the late Stanley, devoted mother of Joanna Marcel and the late Stanley, mother-in-law of Edwin,
dear sister of Frances Mallia and the late Felix and Paul Somczynski and Sabina Balzer, fond grandmother of Paige Cali, great-grandmother of Carolina.
She was the past financial secretary and had been the longest living active member of the National Polish Legion of American Veterans,
also the past president and was treasurer until the time of her death of the Frank Kowalinski Post #4.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Cross Church today, Thursday, May 10 at 9:45 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIA KOENIG of Ridgewood
died on May 4, 2007 at the age of 90. A native of Austria,
She was the widow of the late Rudolf, devoted mother of Rosa Muller and Olga Chiello, dear sister of Christina, Gustav, John and Karl;
also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MICHAEL BARRETTA
died on April 29, 2007 at the age of 81.
He was the husband of the late Catherine, devoted father of Martin and Dorina,
dear brother of Arthur, Joseph, Dominick, Frank, Rose Cigliano, Loretta Ariola, Phyllis Krack, Mary, Johanna and Helene,
fond grandfather of Michelle, Janine, Nicholas and Christopher.
He was a U.S. World War II Navy veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Victory Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

TERESA BERARDESCA
died on May 3, 2007 at the age of 95.
She was the widow of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Louise McNamara, mother-in-law of Jerry,
dear sister of Mary Maietta, John D’Avanzo, Helen Kostruba and the late C. Frank D’Avanzo, Louis J., Anthony and Jim, fond grandmother of Teresa.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANTOINETTE ROMEO
died on May 1, 2007 at the age of 80.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother of Anthony, mother-in-law of Diane,
dear sister of Edward, Nancy Petrozzino, Frank and Helen Caiafa, fond grandmother of Anthony and Donna.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MILDRED FAUVELL
died on May 4, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of Jane Witiuk and Charles Fauvell, dear sister of Ann, Maryann and Jean;
also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Trinity-St. Andrews Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JEAN FIVES (nee Evans) of Glendale
died on May 5, 2007 at the age of 77. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the beloved husband of Albert P., devoted mother of Maureen Francis Kratzer and Laura Jean Fives-Gollok;
also survived by two grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

RAIMUNDO TAPIA-DIAZ
died on May 2, 2007 at the age of 77.
He was the devoted father of Mercedes and Ismel Tapia and Mirna Villanuva;
also survived by three grandchildren.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery.

LYDIA ESTHER MELENDEZ
died on May 1, 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the widow of the late Jose, devoted mother of Jose, Hector, Iran, Anna, Maria, Margarita, Carmen, Josephine and Betsy;
also survived by eighteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Gate of Heaven Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

BRIDGET RAIO
died on April 29, 2007 at the age of 75.
She was the beloved wife of Frank, devoted mother of Florence Iavarone and Joseph;
also survived by five grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANDREW RUBINO of Colonie, New York
died on April 19, 2007 at the age of 72. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the beloved husband of Virginia H., devoted father of Lisa, Ginny and Andrew,
dear brother of Joe of Long Island, Erasmo of Sicily and Josie Mastrocinque of Colonie, New York,
fond grandfather of Audrey, Megan, Cpl. Robert A. Domenici, U.S. Army, May, Mikey and Nick.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and served from 1958 to 1960.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, New York
Internment in The Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna, New York.

ALBERT MOHR of Brooklyn
died on April 13, 2007 at the age of 81.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a native of Brooklyn.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery.

PHILIP STAIANO
died on May 14, 2007 at the age of 72.
He was the beloved husband of Lucille, devoted father of Cathy, Gena and Phyllis, dear brother of Marie and Tony;
also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

BLANCA E. CAMACHO
died on May 16, 2007 at the age of 88.
She was the widow of the late Antonio Zarate, devoted mother of Adolpho, Jose, Teresa, Carlos and Luz (all Zarate),
mother-in-law of Vilma, Leure and Timothy,
dear grandmother of Martha, Carlos Andres, Maricela, Alejando, Jonathan, Alexandra, Judith, Juan Carlos and Jose Alberto, great-grandmother of Anthony and Melissa.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church,
followed by private cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

LAURA GUIDA
died on May 5, 2007 at the age of 90.
She was the widow of the late Ralph, dear aunt of Eve Lynne Fontaine.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery.

FRANCES STROBEL
died on May 19, 2007 at the age of 95.
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Peter, mother-in-law of Gunilla,
dear grandmother of Annika, James Rockefeller and Kristina, great-grandmother of Jack and Ava.
Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MICHAEL FARCO
died on May 21, 2007 at the age of 81.
He was the beloved husband of Jennie, devoted father of Gerard and Joseph, father-in-law of Grace,
dear brother of Connie DiGiovanna, John and Nicholas, fond grandfather of Joseph and Andrew.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIE VERDERBER of Brooklyn
died on May 20, 2007 at the age of 89. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the devoted mother of Mary Ann Brophy and Frieda O’Leary;
also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church
Internment in St. Denis Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANNA DANIELS of Ridgewood
died on May 16, 2007 at the age of 90. A native of New York,
She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Anne Lettau and Theresa Loretto, dear friend of Connie DiGiantomasso;
also survived by one grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANDREW RUBINO of Colonie, New York
died on April 19, 2007 at the age of 72. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the beloved husband of Virginia H., devoted father of Lisa, Ginny and Andrew,
dear brother of Joe of Long Island, Erasmo of Sicily and Josie Mastrocinque of Colonie, New York,
fond grandfather of Audrey, Megan, Cpl. Robert A. Domenici, U.S. Army, Mary, Mikey and Nick.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and served from 1958 to 1960.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, New York
Internment in The Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna, New York.

ROSE PISCITELLI
died on June 1, 2007 at the age of 82.
She was the beloved wife of Clement (Joe), devoted mother of Linda, Michael, Peter and Joseph,
dear sister of Anthony George and Nora McElroy;
also survived by five grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
followed by entombment in St. John’s Cloister under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

THERESA LATTANZIO
died on June 1, 2007 at the age of 77.
She was the beloved wife of Alphonse (Mersh), devoted mother of Anthony and Vincent,
dear sister of Marie Palm and Sam Citera, fond grandmother of Thaddeus and Anthony.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Nicholas Church
Internment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARGARET PIGOZZI
died on May 31, 2007 at the age of 91.
She was the widow of the late Gino, devoted mother of Flavia Giannotta and Raymond.
Dear grandmother of Deanna, Victor, Leezann, Paul, Teresa, Tina and Elizabeth;
also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church
followed by entombment in St. John’s Cloister under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

BEN A. SIKORSKI
died on June 2, 2007 at the age of 85.
He was the husband of the late Connee, devoted father of Gwen Conroy and the late Paula Walsh,
dear grandfather of Kerri, Trevor, Todd, Tommy, Troy and Shannon.
He was the World War II U.S. Marine Corps veteran
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIE REID
died on May 22, 2007 at the age of 90.
She was the devoted mother of Geraldine Shugrue.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Bede Church, Virginia
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANNA GATTO
died on May 23, 2007 at the age of 99.
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Peter, Philip and Louis;
also survived by many grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Mother of Jesus Church
Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of the Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARGARET E. BACKES
died on May 26, 2007 at the age of 84.
She was the widow of the late George, devoted mother of Janice, Patricia and the late Albert;
also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

VEDRAJ KAHLI
died on May 27, 2007 at the age of 82.
He was the beloved husband of Promila, devoted father of Vilmal.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

IBRAHIM WARD died o n May 31, 2007 at the age of 87.
He was the devoted father of Basilio and Razzoux.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery.

SORICA HOMICK
died on May 31, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was the devoted mother of Viorica Colpacci.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

ROSINA SAJOWITZ of Ridgewood
died on May 27, 2007 at the age of 80. A native of Gottschee, Austria,
She was the widow of the late Adolf, devoted mother of Erika Smetana and Werner Sajowitz, dear sister of Erna Stimttz, John and Richard Matzelle,
fond grandmother of Eric, Scott and Mark Sajowitz; Brian and David Smetana, great-grandmother of Harrison Smetana.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARGARET BRUEFACH of Woodbury
died on May 31, 2007 at the age of 92. A native of Banat, Romania,
She was the devoted mother of Mathias;
also survived by eleven grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ELIZABETH KLEIN of Ridgewood
died on May 31, 2007 at the age of 90. A native of Ridgewood,
She was the widow of the late Ludwig, devoted mother of Louis, dear sister of Dorothy Ruehle;
also survived by one grandchild. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

FRIEDA D. WOLF of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
died on May 27, 2007 at the age of 100. A native of Saarbrucken, Germany,
She was the widow of the late William, devoted mother of Wilfred Wolf and Erica Dods;
also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were held at graveside
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANNA GIGLER (nee Lowenhaupt) died in Norwood, New Jersey on June 8, 2007 at the age of 93. A native of Middle Village,
She was the widow of the late Martin, devoted mother of Martin and David, mother-in-law of Cheryl and Charlotte,
dear sister of Vivian and the late George, William, Henry, Cornelius, Charles, Marie and Louise,
fond grandmother of Jonathan and Elizabeth Gigler. An accomplished pianist,
she played in the Middle Village Methodist and the Presbyterian Church in Maspeth. Religious
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Pastor Chester Easton.

VASA MOTOROZESKU
died on June 2, 2007 at the age of 81.
He was the beloved husband of Zina, devoted father of Trandafir.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

PHYLLIS PETERS
died on June 6, 2007 at the age of 83.
She was the widow of the late Elmer, devoted mother of Ed, dear cousin of Marilyn Black.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GENEVIEVE MAIETTA
died on June 5, 2007 at the age of 82.
She was the dear sister of Constance;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANTHONY CIERVO of Middle Village
died on June 7, 2007 at the age of 82.
He was the husband of the late Marie, dear brother of John, fond uncle of Theresa Dietrich, Joseph Ciervo and Lorraine Chiachiere.
Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village.

FILOMENA VIZZO
died on June 6, 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the widow of the late Phil, devoted mother of Theresa Devita, Mary Mitchell and Ersilia Vizzo,
mother-in-law of John and Charles, dear sister of Millie Boviero, fond grandmother of Deborah, Michael, Frank, Anthony and Steven,
great-grandmother of Kristen Anthony, Brian, Brendan, Christopher and Steven.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPHINE C. DONOR of Ridgewood
died on June 5, 2007 at the age of 91. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Albert, devoted mother of Albert;
also survived by six grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANNA SCHWILLE of Ridgewood
died on June 9, 2007 at the age of 89. A native of Germany,
She was the widow of the late Albert.
She was a longtime member of the Ridgewood Older Adult Center. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by the Reverend Michael Ross
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

DOROTHEA M. SANDER of Harrisonburg, Virginia
died on May 31, 2007 at the age of 94. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Richard, devoted mother of Theresa Stroop.
Services were held at graveside
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOSEPH F. ADVEY of Glendale
died on June 18, 2007 at the age of 86.
He was the devoted father of Stephanie Giglio, William, Karen, Kenneth, Stuart and Joellen (all Kunkel);
also survived by seven grandchildren.
He was a retired member of the New York City Police Department and a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

WILLIAM J. McINTYRE of Ridgewood
died on June 13, 2007 at the age of 79. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the husband of the late Stella, devoted father of Stella Ann, Billy and Kathy,
brother of the late Margaret McMahon, dear grandfather of Michele, Melissa, Charlene, Alyson, Jillian Kelly, Kristen and Matthew.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

FLORENCE STEFANICKI
died on June 13, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was the widow of the late Stanley, devoted mother of Karl and Louise Wasoff.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

GERALDINE RANZIE
died on June 13, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the devoted mother of Albert, Diane, Geraldine and Raymond;
also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JOSEPH BUCCINO
died on June 18, 2007 at the age of 83.
He was the beloved husband of Muriel, devoted father of Gloria and Janice Votta,
dear grandfather of Jessie, great-grandfather of John Joseph and Gabriella Anne.
Cremation was held in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

TANASE ZGURA of Hollis
died on June 14, 2007 at the age of 74. A native of Carageat, Bulgaria,
He was the beloved husband of Elefteria, devoted father of Nelus Zgura and Lotis Zgura,
dear brother of Sultana Tararache, Elena Mergiu and Hrista Zgura;
also survived by one grandchild.
Services were held at the Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandveiw Avenue, Ridgewood.

LUIS A. MUNOZ of Corona
died on May 31, 2007 at the age of 89. A native of Bogota, Colombia,
He was the dear brother of Gladys Rao.
Services were held at graveside
Internment in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

DIANA CALABRESE of Glendale
died on June 16, 2007 at the age of 72.
She was the devoted mother of Linda Napolitano, Joseph, Diana, Susan Damiani and the late Thomas, dear sister of Geraldine Buys;
also survived by seven grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

SOPHIE CYBULA
died on June 14, 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the widow of the late Leonard, devoted mother of Raymond, mother-in-law of Paula, sister of the late Stella Domzaiski. Religious
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery.

JOSEPHINE LENNA
died on June 17, 2007 at the age of 81.
She was the widow of the late Vito, devoted mother and
mother-in-law of Angela and Ed Grayson and Carmela and Mike Mannuzza,
dear grandmother of Michele Iddings, Michael Mannuzza, Josephine Goetz, Billy Rahner and Christopher Rahner,
great-grandmother of Brandon, George, Michael, Joseph, Shelly, Justin, Jason, Logan and Mary Hannah,
step-grandmother of Tricia and Eddie Grayson. Reposing at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, June 25 at 9:30 a.m.
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery, Ridgewood.

BRUNA CAVOSI (nee Poli), formerly of Glendale,
died on June 22, 2007 at the age of 93. A native of Italy,
She was the widow of the late Guido, devoted mother of Tullio and Robert and the late Renata Zuech;
also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

VITA FOTI of Ridgewood
died on June 21, 2007 at the age of 85. A native of Tunisi, Tunisia,
She was the widow of the late Carmelo, devoted mother of Salvatore Foti, Carmelina Mannino, Cathy Arlotta,
dear sister of Franca Spano, Giuseppe Tibaudo and Isadore Tibaudo;
also survived by ten grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

WENCESLAO BATISTA
died on June 21, 2007 at the age of 75.
He was the dear brother of Virginia Batista-Torres.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

LEO C. STEINKE
died on June 21, 2007 at the age of 95.
He was the beloved husband of Jadwiga.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

VIMLA SHAH
died on June 24, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the beloved wife of Himmatlal.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

GEORGE C. MEBERT
died on June 24, 2007 at the age of 91. He is survived by many friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Peter of Alcantar Church
Internment under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

NICHOLAS MASCIA
died on June 28, 2007 at the age of 89.
He was the beloved husband of Vincenza, devoted father of Lorraine Fogliano, Mary Ann Mascia and Nicholas,
dear brother of Viola Santopetro, fond grandfather of Renee, Laura, Joseph, Michelle, Amy and Danielle,
great-grandfather of Jonathan, Alyssa and Nicole.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

VICTORIA VITALE
died on June 27, 2007 at the age of 89.
She was the dear sister of Anna Vitale;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JEANETTE LOHMULLER (nee Schwalbach)
died on June 25, 2007 at the age of 79.
She was the widow of the late Julius, dear sister of Gloria and Helen;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Chester Rural Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

SALVATORE J. RABITO
died on June 27, 2007 at the age of 79.
He was the dear brother of John and Angie;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

LILLIAN KOENIG
died on June 28, 2007 at the age of 84.
She was the dear aunt of Joseph.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

FRANK BAGLEY
died on June 28, 2007 at the age of 89.
He was the devoted father of Irmgard Parkinson.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

HELENA TULCZYNSKA
died on July 1, 2007 at the age of 89.
She was the devoted mother of Joanna.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ILONA M. VOROSS
died on June 28, 2007 at the age of 71.
She was the beloved wife of John G., devoted mother of Suzanna and John P.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LORETTA MALLEY of Ridgewood
died on July 2, 2007 at the age of 71. A native of Brooklyn
She was the widow of the late Patrick, devoted mother of Patrick T., dear sister of Margaret McGhee and Kathleen Sullivan.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in St. Michael’s Cemetery.

JULIA S. FLEMING of Ridgewood
died on July 9, 2007 at the age of 81.
She was the devoted mother of Terence, Doreen, Kevin and Edward, dear grandmother of Tara, Krista, Danielle and Molly.
Reposing at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, July 13, 2007 at 10:15 a.m. in St. Matthias Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory .

ANNA R. ABBATE (nee Guarino) of Ozone Park
died on July 7, 2007 at the age of 77. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the beloved wife of Salvatore, devoted mother of Lisa LoGuidice and Jenna Galicki,
dear sister of Mary Morris, Giacomo Guarino and the late Charles Guarino, fond grandmother of Anthony LoGuidice.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Elizabeth’s Church
followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ANTHONY J. PORTAL
died on July 3, 2007 at the age of 81.
He was the devoted father of Anthony.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

JOHN. R. REW, Jr.
died on July 5, 2007 at the age of 82.
He was the dear brother of Marlene Morzella.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ALOISIA POJE
died on July 6, 2007 at the age of 86.
She was the widow of the late Josef, devoted mother of Alfie.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JADWIGA STEINKE
died on July 6, 2007 at the age of 71.
She was the widow of the late Leo, devoted mother of Lucyna Moszczynska;
also survived by one grandchild.
Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ROBERT SCHETTLER
died on July 6, 2007 at the age of 81.
He was the husband of the late Marie, dear friend of Edward and Florence Quinn.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery.

VICTOR C. SILVANI
died on July 7, 2007 at the age of 88.
He was the beloved husband of Teresa, devoted father of Teresa Buffa, Johanna Pasciuto and Joseph;
also survived by seven grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FRANK GLICK
died on July 2, 2007 at the age of 74.
He was the beloved husband of Julianna, dear brother of Thomas, John and Eleanor, fond step-brother of Patrick and Donald Hogan.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ANN FALTER of Ridgewood
died on July 4, 2007 at the age of 75. A native of Clinton, Connecticut,
She was the widow of the late Henry, devoted mother of Darlene Roman, Leanne James and Richard Falter, dear sister of Carl Litz;
also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MAE STOFFEL of Ridgewood
died on July 8, 2007 at the age of 97. A native of Coal City, Illinois,
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Dolores Chmieleski.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ANNA MAGER GAHL (nee Strobel)
died on July 5, 2007 at the age of 75.
She was the widow of the late Robert Mager and the late Richard Gahl, devoted mother of Elizabeth Nilsen, Barbara Adams and Theresa Mueller,
mother-in-law of Glenn, Richard and Peter, dear sister of Leonard Strobel of Cresskill, New Jersey and the late Imelda Matthews,
fond grandmother of Steven and Lisa Adams and Robert and Daniel Mueller.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

DAVID HOHN
died on July 4, 2007 at the age of 74.
He was the husband of the late Margaret, devoted father of Donna Letourneau, Laurie Duke, Diane Hizal and Mark Hohn,
dear grandfather of Christopher, Jennifer, Ashleigh, Andrew, Alex, Deborah, Gabriella, Keith, Daniel, David and Elizabeth, great-grandfather of Andrea. Religious
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

GREGORY P. CZUCHLEWSKI
died on July 3, 2007 at the age of 93.
He was the beloved husband of Adelaide, devoted father of Stephen, Paul and Gregory, father-in-law of Stefani, Ellen and Agnes,
dear grandfather of Richard, David and Nora, great-grandfather of Talia and Abigail.
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

SALVATORE ESTERINO
died on July 9, 2007 at the age of 74.
He was the devoted father of Mitchell Carlsen, Michele Entler and Mary Ann Riddington.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JOSEPH J. SZKOLNIK of Glendale
died on July 15, 2007 at the age of 92. A native of New York City,
He was the beloved husband of Anna (nee Mesnica), devoted father of Joseph, Jr., and the late Gary.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, a Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MICHAEL J. GALLAS of Pennsylvania, formerly of Ridgewood,
died on July 14, 2007 at the age of 79. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the husband of the late Agnes (nee Corcoran),
devoted father of Michael J., JoAnne Tahaney, Kevin J., Nancy A. McCurry, Jacqueline Canade and Kerri A. Wenzel,
dear brother of Jean Landicini and James Gallas;
also survived by ten grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, a Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

OTTO F. OFTRING of West Melbourne, Florida
died on July 7, 2007 at the age of 73. A native of Ridgewood,
He was the husband of the late Dorothy, dear brother of Dorothy Oftring.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired member of the New York City Police Department.
Services were held at graveside
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

SANTA DRAGO of Ridgewood
died on July 12, 2007 at the age of 75. A native of Partanna, Sicily, Italy,
She was the widow of the late Antonino, devoted mother of Beatrice Guercio, Joe Drago and Roae Drago, dear sister of Concetta Giordano;
also survived by three grandchildren.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery..

JAMES E. FLAHERTY
died on July 17, 2007 at the age of 90. A retired member of the New York City Police Department,
He was son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth, dear brother of Joey and Walter and eleven deceased siblings,
fond grandfather of Marianne Kiskorna;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

STELLA WAHL, formerly of Ridgewood,
died on July 15, 2007 at the age of 99.
She was the widow of the late Henry J., devoted mother of Stella “Chickie” Spiegel of Minisink Hills, Pennsylvania and the late Rosemary Haag Reed;
also survived by ten grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Most Holy Trinity Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ALFRED ZAJAC
died on July 16, 2007 at the age of 90.
He was the beloved husband of Dorothy, devoted father of Andrew and Mark.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church
Internment in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FLORENCE H. SCHAEFFER
died on July 18, 2007 at the age of 102.
She was the widow of the late Adolph, devoted mother of Florence and Dorothy Thorne;
also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ozanam Hall Chapel
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

HERBERT EUGENE SMALLWOOD
died on July 17, 2007 at the age of 84.
He was the devoted father of Jane Alexander-Sganga and Patti Eiserman.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery.

RICHARD H. FULLEN
died on July 23, 2007 at the age of 92.
He was the dear uncle of Barbara Schiehl.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARGARET KESSLER of Glendale and Margate, Florida
died on July 17, 2007 at the age of 98. A native of Germany,
She was the widow of the late Werner,
devoted mother of Kenneth Kessler, a retired member of the New York City Fire Department, and the late Robert Ford;
also survived by six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Pompano Beach, Florida under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

JANE SCHMITT
died on July 22, 2007 at the age of 86. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Bernard, devoted mother of Gerard, Barbara and Susan;
also survived by seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

EVA LANDTHALER of Manhasset
died on July 23, 2007 at the age of 97. A native of Gajdobra, Yugoslavia,
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Katherina Ilg and Elisabeth Ilg;
also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

THERESA DeCUZZI
died on July 26, 2007 at the age of 79.
She was the widow of the late James, devoted mother of Joseph and James, mother-in-law of Julie and Sallie,
dear grandmother of Tina, David, Theresa, James and Heather, great-grandmother of Corey, Madison, Nina and Joseph.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Grace Church, Babylon, New York
Internment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANTONINA GANCI
died on July 25, 2007 at the age of 86.
She was the beloved wife of Giuseppe, devoted mother of Enza, Nicolo and Paolo, mother-in-law of Gino, Maria and Donna,
dear sister of Gina Spallina, fond grandmother of Katia, Salvatore, Antonella, Joseph, Daniela, Stephanie and Vincent, great-grandmother of Gaia and Alessia.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery Resurrection Mausoleum under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

VICTOR D’AGOSTINO
died on July 23, 2007 at the age of 83.
He was the beloved husband of Marion, devoted father of John and Mary Ann Parlefsky, father-in-law of Arlene and Gary,
dear grandfather and grandfather-in-law of Ann Marie and Frank, Paulette and Paul, Melissa and Jimmy, John and Thomas,
great-grandfather of Jake, Julia, Emily and Gianna.
He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Helen’s Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery uder the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DRAGA DMITROVIC of Ridgewood
died on July 24, 2007 at the age of 74. A native of Alibunar, Yugoslavia,
She was the beloved wife of Svetolik, devoted mother of Daniel;
also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Religious
Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by the Reverend Father Dimitrie Musta
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

KATHERINE MAYER of Queensbury, New York
died on July 29, 2007 at the age of 95. A native of Kula, Yugoslavia, devoted mother of Kathe Ziemann and the late Adam Mayer;
also survived by five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

FREDERICK KULLICK of Sunnyvale, California
died on July 6, 2007 at the age fo 102. A native of Kray, Germany,
He was the husband of the late Hilda, dear uncle of Edward Kullick. Graveside
Services were held at Cypress Hills Cemetery
Internment under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOHN A. PAPAS
died on July 24, 2007 at the age of 82. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery,

GEORGE STOFFEL
died on July 27, 2007 at the age of 86.
He was the beloved husband of Irene. Religious
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Pastor Gregory Sutterlin
Internment in The Evergreen Cemetery.

MILDRED J. FARSTAD
died on July 27, 2007 at the age of 95.
She was the devoted mother of Carol Stanley;
also survived by four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

WALDO A. GONZALEZ
died on July 31, 2007 at the age of 73.
He was the devoted father of Wanda Polanco, father-in-law of Michael, dear brother of Guido Gonzalez, fond grandfather of Jared;
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANTHONY A. DeVIVO
died on August 2, 2007 at the age of 78.
He was the beloved husband of Flora, devoted father of Monica Gati, father-in-law of Peter, dear grandfather of Samantha, Peter Anthony, Kelsy, Zachary and Jakob.
He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in North Cemetery, Woodbury, Connecticut under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

NINA SOKOLOVA
died on August 3, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the widow of the late Boris, devoted mother of Irina Yuabova, mother-in-law of Gennadiy, dear grandmother of Andrey and Marina.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

MARYLOU HENN of Glendale
died on August 5, 2007 at the age of 90. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Louis;
also survived by many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Internment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MARY GRAVIANO
died on August 1, 2007 at the age of 80.
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Anthony, Joey and Johnny;
also survived by one granddaughter.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ELSA VERHAEGEN
died on August 5, 2007 at the age of 83.
She was the dear aunt of Dennis.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JOSEPH DiPRIMA of Jackson Heights
died on August 1, 2007 at the age of 93. A native of New York,
He was the beloved husband of Nancy, devoted father of Diana DiPrima.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

EUGENE HENRY of Hazelton, Pennsylvania
died on July 30, 2007 at the age of 37. A native of the Bronx,
He was the loving son of Jeromia Henry Agho, dear brother of Gwendolyn, Veronica and Diane (all Henry). Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Angelo Mena
Internment in Forest Green Memorial Park.

MINNIE PALMERI of Ridgewood
died on August 1, 2007 at the age of 80. A native of New York,
She was the widow of the late Frank, dear sister of Rose Dellasandro, fond grandmother of Stacy Palmeri.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

FRANK TREUBERT of Baldwin
died on August 9, 2007 at the age of 82. A native of Glendale,
He was the beloved husband of Ann, devoted father of Steven Treubert and Nancy Mesnick;
also survived by four grandchildren. Religious
Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by the Reverend Albert Potgieter
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ROCCO J. LaCAPRIA
died on August 6, 2007 at the age of 84.
He was the devoted father of Carl and Jay, dear brother of Marie C. LaCapria, fond grandfather of Taylor, Gregory and Michael.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Calvary Cemetery.

FRANK ANDOSCA
died on August 8, 2007 at the of 88.
He was the dear brother of Stella Colletta, fond uncle of Thomas Colletta and Angela “Cookie” Cardinale.
He was the U.S. World War II Navy veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CLAIRE ROCCHI
died on August 11, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the widow of the late Edward A., dear aunt of Renee Tonery, Doris and Bob Miller, Anthony and Gerry Pascarella, Margaret Carey and Daniel and Linda Rocchi;
also survived by numerous grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church
followed by entombment in a mausoleum at St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN V. STORA, Sr. of Spring Hill, Florida
died on August 8, 2007 at the age of 88. A native of New York,
He was the beloved husband of Anna (nee Bechtler), devoted father of Stephen and John, Jr.;
also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

ALFRED BABINO
died on August 10, 2007 at the age of 79.
He was the beloved husband of Geraldine, devoted father of Adriana and Marie Babino Moeller, dear brother of Mildred and Minnie, fond grandfather of Tegan.
He was the World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

VICTORIA VANHOUTEN
died on August 14, 2007 at the age of 93.
She was the widow of the late Roger, dear friend of Elba Lozado. Religious and funeral
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GIOVANNINA PANETTA of Maspeth
died on August 14, 2007 at the age of 96. A native of West Orange, New Jersey,
She was the widow of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Raymond and John;
also survived by nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARIA GHILE of Ridgewood
died on August 14, 2007 at the age of 74. A native of Valcau de Yos, Romania,
She was the widow of the late Constantin, devoted mother of Angela Avram, Mariana Neog and Corina Bortesch, dear sister of Florica Daraban;
also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

MARGARET KESSLER of Glendale and Margate, Florida
died on July 17, 2007 at the age of 98. A native of Germany,
She was the widow of the late Werner, devoted mother of Kenneth, retired member of the New York Fire Department, and the late Robert;
also survived by six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Pompano Beach, Florida under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANGELINA G. BENCIVENGA
died on August 29, 2007 at the age of 89.
She was the beloved wife of John D., devoted mother of Joseph V., and Leonard, mother-in-law of Ellen and and Kathleen,
dear sister of Teresa Yodice and Angelo Sangirardi,
fond grandmother of Joseph, Debbie, Laura, Christopher, Michael, John, David, Dawn, Christine and Jennifer;
also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

REGINA B. GENTILE
died on August 28, 2007 at the age of 89.
She was the widow of the late Vincent, devoted mother of Stephen, Rose Ann Annett, Victor and Michael,
mother-in-law of Camille, Robert, Phyllis and Linda;
also survived by twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JAMES WILLIAMS
died on August 26, 2007 at the age of 87.
He was the husband of the late May, devoted father of Anthony. Cremation
Services were held at the Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARGARET M. HOENIGMANN of Ridgewood
died on September 1, 2007 at the age of 86.
She was the dear sister of James Amrhein;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today, September 6 at 10:30 a.m. at St Margaret’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Michaels Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARIA LUFT of Ridgewood
died on August 28, 2007 at the age of 81. A native of Ybbs, Austria,
She was the widow of the late Heinrich, dear sister of Angela Plank.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOHN SEMERJIAN of Ridgewood
died on September 2, 2007 at the age of 85. A native of New York,
He was the beloved husband of Dorothy, devoted father of Harry and John, dear brother of Lillian Rella and Julie Rizzo;
also survived by two grandchildren.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

ZINA MOTOROZESKU
died on August 26, 2007 at the age of 82.
She was the devoted mother of Trandafir.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

IRENE L. MULRENAN
died on August 30, 2007 at the age of 82.
She was the devoted mother of Timothy and Robert and Catherine Martin, dear grandmother of Matthew.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARIE J. DONOHUE
died on August 29, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Maryann, Susan Woods, and the late John and late Stephen;
also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CHARLOTTE FERRARA
died on August 31, 2007 at the age of 84.
She was the widow the late Louis;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FRANCISZKA LICHT
died on August 29, 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the devoted mother of Ryszard.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

GLORIA NIXDORF
died on September 9, 2007 at the age of 82.
She was the widow of the late Conrad, dear friend of Eileen Kraft.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Long Island National Cemetery.

ARLENE E. DUNBAR
died on September 5, 2007 at the age of 76.
She was the widow of the late Buddy, devoted mother of Kenneth C., Karen and Diane Cuillo, dear sister of William and Roy Fellman and Gladys Cutrone,
fond grandmother of Jennifer, Danielle, Elizabeth, Brittney and Lauren, great-grandmother of Michael and Aidan.
Services were held at the Maspeth United Methodist Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HERIBERTO VELASQUEZ
died on September 7, 2007 at the age of 65.
He was the beloved husband of Maria L. Morales.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
followed by cremation in the Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARCELLO A. D’ABBRACCIO
died on August 31, 2007 at the age of 71.
He was the beloved husband of Anna, devoted father of Maria Menzel, Lucy, Filis and Steven,
dear grandfather of Annamaria, Marcella and Monica, great-grandfather of Amy.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH FONTANA
died on September 2, 2007 at the age of 82.
He was the husband of the late Flora, dear brother of Lee Bobrow and the late John and Vincent;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Joseph’s Church, Miami Beach, Florida
followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DOROTHY K. SENCER (nee Brynych) of Allentown, Pennsylvania, formerly of Rego Park died in September 10, 2007 at the age of 86.
She was the widow of the late Martin N. Sencer. A native of Brooklyn,
She was a member of Eastern Star, Mizpah Chapter, New York.
She was the devoted mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn N. Bigelow of Saranac Lake, New York and Debra C. and James Duchateau of Allentown, Pennsylvania,
dear grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Bryan and Julie Higginbotham, Bruce and Amy Higginbotham, and Jaclyn and James Duchateau
and the late Jodi Higginbotham, great-grandmother of Nicholas and Annie Rose.
Services were held at the Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church Street, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania
Internment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

LILLIAN MARTIN of Middle Village
died on September 12, 2007 at the age of 82. A native of Youngstown, Ohio,
She was the widow of the late Kenneth, mother of the late John.
Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
Internment in Mount Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

MECISLAUS WESOLOWSKI
died on September 12, 2007 at the age of 84.
He was the beloved husband of Helen, devoted father of Robert, Richard and Michael,
father-in-law of Mary Ann, Barbara and Deborah, dear grandfather of Robert, Danielle, Megan, Casey and Cassidy.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN D. BENCIVENGA
died on September 10, 2007 at the age of 93.
He was the husband of the late Angelina G., devoted father of Joseph V. and Leonard J., father-in-law of Ellen and Kathleen,
dear brother of Jimmy, fond grandfather of Joseph, Debbie, Laura, Christopher, Michael, John, David, Dawn, Christine and Jennifer;
also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, New York under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DOMINICK CECIO of Staten Island
died on September 11, 2007 at the age of 79. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the husband of the late Concetta, devoted father of Loretta Vendittelli, Anne Amato and Christina Plucchino; dear brother of Medro Cecio;
also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
Internment in Cemetery of the Resurrection under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

WILHELMINA ACOSTA of Brooklyn
died on September 16, 2007 at the age of 85. A native of Culebra, Puerto Rico,
She was the widow of the late Manuel, devoted mother of Nereida, Angelo, Robert, Edward and Diane (all Acosta), dear sister of George Feliciano;
also survived by ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

TOMMASO DiRUSSO
died on September 10, 2007 at the age of 78. Founder of DiRusso Electric Company,
He was the beloved husband of Deodata, devoted father of Anthony and Renato, father-in-law of Christina and Lori;
also survived by nine grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DORIS A. KEINATH
died on September 16, 2007 at the age of 80.
She was the beloved wife of Walter, devoted mother of Maryann, Joan DeAngelo and the late Walter;
also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Calvary National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ROBERT ROBERTS of Ridgewood
died on September 19, 2007 at the age of 74. A United States of America native,
He was the beloved husband of Teresa, devoted father of Linda and Paul, dear brother of Joseph and the late Elizabeth (Betty) McKinley.
He was Past Commander, Ridgewood Post, veterans of Foreign Wars 123, and Past Commander of American Legion Post 1424.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of t
He wasmund and Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ANNA DeGUGLIELMO
died on September 17, 2007 at the age of 92.
She was the widow of the late Vincenzo, devoted mother of Teresa LaTorre, Joseph and Christina;
also survived by seven grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JEAN RUTH HAGGERTY
died on September 21, 2007 at the age of 70.
She was the beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Jean Marie Greene, Meg Burch, Lisa Boyle and the late Daniel;
also survived by six grandchildren.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

VICENTA PESANTES
died on September 23, 2007 at the age of 81.
She was the widow of the late Jose, devoted mother of Gina Almandoz, Jeannine Miranda, Madga Pesantes and Rommel;
also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Sebastian Church
Internment in St. Michael’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARY STANSON
died on September 22, 2007 at the age of 76.
She was the widow of the late Eugene, devoted mother of Mary Ellen Timpone and Maureen Marano.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, September 28, 2007 at 11:15 a.m. at St. Matthias Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPH MASTROGIULIO
died on September 22, 2007 at the age of 74.
He was the beloved husband of Frances, devoted father of William, Anna Marie, Diane, Debra and Joseph,
dear brother of Angela and Rosemarie. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery
under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GRACE YOUNG
died on September 20, 2007 at the age of 102.
She was the widow of the late Alexander, devoted mother of Alexander, Duncan and Grace Fairburn, dear grandmother of Ruth, Jane, George, Jean and Grace;
also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Religious
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

ALFRED J. HALVAX
died on September 16, 2007 at the age of 81.
He was the husband of the late Theresa, devoted father of Ellen Vignola, John and Steven, dear grandfather of Jonathan, Sarah, Christopher, Stephanie, Anthony and Tori.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIA CECIO of Boundbrook, New Jersey
died on September 23, 2007 at the age of 84. A native of New York,
She was the beloved wife of Medoro, devoted mother of Ann Marie and Lorenzo, dear sister of Antoinette Petruzzi and Christine Raiola;
also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady Star of the Sea
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

INES J. FONTI of Staten Island
died on September 22, 2007 at the age of 77. A native of the Bronx,
She was the widow of the late Vincent, devoted mother of Gregg X., Maureen and Robert (all Fonti);
also survived by three grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Patrick’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

GRAZIA TIRINO
died on September 23, 2007 at the age of 96.
She was the widow of the late Francesco,
devoted mother of Maria Ciaramella, Raffaele, Amelia Cirone, Giovannina Oddo, Pasqualina Lockwood, Rosetta Martins
and the late Jerry, dear sister of Pasqualina DeMasi, Immaculata and Giuseppe DeMasi;
also survived by sixteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Raphael Church (East Meadow)
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ILONKA MLADEN of Hartford, Connecticut
died on September 19, 2007 at the age of 77. A native of Veliki Gaj, Yugoslavia,
She was the widow of the late Sava, devoted mother of David, Peter, Nick, Zoran and Jim;
also survived by twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Religious
Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Father Toma Spojsic
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

ADELE GROTE
died on September 23, 2007 at the age of 90.
She was the widow of the late George, dear sister of Simon and Felix Mayerhofer and Helen Emery;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

MABEL FEIL
died on September 30, 2007 at the age of 77.
She was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of Theresa Feil Sumpter and Katherine Feil Rhoades,
mother-in-law of Wesley Sumpter and Samuel Rhoades, dear grandmother of Cody Charles Sumpter, Sahara Mei Sumpter and Taylor Katherine Rhoades.
She was employed at Jay Rose Fashions for twenty-five years and volunteered at the Glenridge Senior Citizen Center.
Interment was in Pinelawn National Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

RITA FRANK of Ridgewood
died on October 2, 2007 at the age of 87. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Daniel, devoted mother of Cathy Bailey and Joseph Bisiani;
also survived by seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

BAZYLI HRYCYSZYN
died on September 27, 2007 at the age of 76. A native of Poland,
He was the dear brother of Margaret Steiner.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Lutheran/All Saints Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

HEZKIAL A. EL-ETR, D.D.S. of Woodside
died on September 24, 2007 at the age of 77. A native of Cairo, Egypt
He was the dear brother of Demetrious, Martha and Besta (all El-Etr)
Services were held at St. Mary’s and St. Antonio’s Coptic Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ROBERT F. ROBERTS, Jr. of Glendale
died on September 19, 2007 at the age of 74.
He was the beloved husband of Terese, devoted father of Linda, father-in-law of Paul,
dear brother of Joseph and the late Elizabeth (Betty) McKinley, dear grandfather of Alisa.
He was Past Commander of Ridgewood Post 123, Veterans of Foreign Wars;
Past Commander of American Legion Post 1424, Forest Hills; and member of Miller Post 7336, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Kowalinski Post 4, Maspeth.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of t
He wasmund and Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MARGARET K. HOFFMAN of Glendale
died on October 7, 2007 at the age of 90.
She was the devoted mother or Robert C., and the late Bernard Sharkey;
also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.
Reposing at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.
Religious services officiated by Reverend Thomas Green will be held at 8 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 12 at Fresh Pond Crematory.

JULIANNA GIESSE
died on October 4, 2007 at the age of 84.
She was the widow of the late Franz, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Norbert and Noelle,
dear grandmother of Matthew, Lauren and Thomas, fond aunt of Georg Dauterman.
Services were held at Trinity-St. Andrews Lutheran Church
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

HERTA ENGEBRECHT
died on October 2, 2007 at the age of 88.
She was the widow of the late Gerhard.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MILDRED BARTON
died on October 2, 2007 at the age of 86.
She was the widow of the late William, devoted mother of Robert and Cynthia Firsching;
also survived by one brother, two sisters and six grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Anastasia Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

HERBERT J. SANTOS
died on September 22, 2007 at the age of 89.
He was the beloved husband of Alice. Graveside
Services were held at Cypress Hills Cemetery,
officiated by Reverend Gallo under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOHN J. HURLEY
died on October 6, 2007 at the age of 74.
He was the beloved husband of Helen M., devoted father of Laura Ranagan and Michael Hurley,
father-in-law of John and Maureen, dear brother of Constance Duddy, Margaret Geraghty and Mary Hurley,
fond grandfather of Liane, John, Stefanie and the late Colleen;
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was a U.S. Army veteran
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, New York under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ALMA MARIE ROM of Ridgewood
died on October 2, 2007 at the age of 88. A native of Ridgewood,
She was the beloved wife of Paul H., devoted mother of Thomas, dear sister of Helen, Erick and Gerald, fond grandmother of Andrew and Skylar.
She was a member of the St. Matthias Ladies Guild.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

NASSIF GRESS of Flushing
died on October 5, 2007 at the age of 90. A native of Assuit, Egypt,
He was the devoted father of Kamal, Monuier and Madia Gress, Matelda Abdelmseh, and Marcello El Serfy;
also survived by ten grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s and St. Antonio’s Coptic Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

FRANZ RICHARD FUERCH of Middle Village
died on October 8, 2007 at the age of 81. A native of Rehberg, Czechoslovakia,
He was the beloved husband of Hanna, devoted father of Richard Fuerch, Alice Fuerch and Jane Bayer,
dear brother of Antonia, Gustav and Johann (all Fuerch) and Stephanie Konhauser;
also survived by four grandchildren.
Services were held at the Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church officiated by Reverend John Stoudt
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOHN T. HALLIDAY
died on October 9, 2007 at the age of 78. A native of Feeny County, Derry, Ireland,
He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Gavigan)
devoted father and father-in-law of Thomas, John, Sheila and John, Serena, Lawrence and Elaine, James, Kevin and Jennifer and Christopher,
dear brother of Patrick, Rose Wedlake, Hugh, Column and the late Michael and Anthony, fond grandfather of Cecilia, Colleen, Brigid, Scott and Lauren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARGARET McNALLY
died on October 13, 2007 at the age of 80.
She was the widow of the late John F., devoted mother of Sharon A. McNally,
dear sister of Anne Needham and the late Vera Molloy and John Windle, sister-in-law of Gerald, Robert and Patricia;
also survived by numerous nieces nephews, cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguraton Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPHINE MELI
died on October 8, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was the beloved wife of Lindo, devoted mother of Robert, Gary and Gregory, mother-in-law of Colleen and Catherine,
dear grandmother of Jean, Joseph, Robert, Jr., Peter, Julia and Laura;
also survived by great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARY PALMA
died on October 9, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was the devoted mother of John, Carmela Pisano, Joseph and the late Carmine and Charles, mother-in-law of Patricia and Rose,
dear sister of Katie Olivo and the late Pete, fond grandmother of Anthony, Joanna, Phyllis, Roseann and Christopher.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CYNTHIA WEATHERS
died on October 10, 2007 at the age of 71.
She was the devoted mother of Roger Michael Johnson.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ROSE RUSSO
died on October 13, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the devoted mother of Charles Venza.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JOSEPH WOLSKI of Maspeth
died on October 13, 2007 at the age of 76. A business owner and master plumber,
He was the beloved husband of Joan, devoted father of Barbara and Robert, father-in-law of Kathy,
dear grandfather of David-Jason, Megan and Zach, great-grandfather of Madison.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EDNA KEMMER of Ridgewood
died on October 13, 2007 at the age of 94. A native of New York,
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Geraldine, Robert and Ronald (all Kemmer) and Laraine Andruszkow;
also survived by ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

KATHLEEN ASVESTAS of Ridgewood
died on October 14, 2007 at the age of 87. A native of Glasgow, Scotland,
She was the widow of the late James, devoted mother of James Asvestas and Kathleen Levine;
also survived by two grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

HEINRICH LUKAN of Glendale
died on October 13, 2007 at the age of 94. A native of Stockendorf, Gottschee, Austria,
He was the beloved husband of Lilly Schmuck, devoted father of Alfred and Edelbert Lukan;
also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARIA TOROMORENO
died on October 18, 2007 at the age of 90.
She was the widow of the late Hector, devoted mother of Henry, Gladys, Daniel, Walter, Leonel and Milene, dear sister of Mariana Hidalgo;
also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery.

JOHN D. RITCHIE
died on October 16, 2007 at the age of 78.
He was the dear husband of Lorelei, devoted father of Darlene, Jeannine, Jacqueline and Lorelei, dear brother of Dennis and Bob;
also survived by eleven grandchildren.
Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FLORENCE MARCHESE
died on October 14, 2007 at the age of 92.
She was the devoted mother of Rosanna Flournoy.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles in Florida
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

THERESA I. MONTAGNO
died on October 15, 2007 at the age of 89.
She was the widow of the late Vincent, devoted mother of Vincent and MaryAnn Knight, dear grandmother of David and Andrew.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LOUIS GOJAN of Sequim, Washington, formerly of Middle Village,
died on October 16, 2007 at the age of 87.
He was the husband of the late Margaret, devoted father of Thomas, Robert, John and Patricia Burger;
also survived by seven grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
Internment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village.

JOHN COGLIANO
died on October 17, 2007 at the age of 87.
He was the beloved husband of Carmela, devoted father of Camille Anastasiou, John, Anthony and Stephen,
father-in-law of George, Annette and Diane, dear brother of Amadeo Palotti, Carol, Phyllis, Angela Memoli, Jimmy and the late Rose,
fond grandfather of Daniel, Joseph, Christopher, Carly Ann and Anthony.
He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ISABEL REYES
died on October 17, 2007 at the age of 95.
She was the devoted mother of Averell, mother-in-law of Camilla, dear sister of Connie, Irene and Olga (all Perfectto),
fond grandmother of Sharla, Sean, Yvette, Christopher, Averell Jr., Jacqueline and Margaret Ann,
great-grandmother of Jovan, Keanu, Kayir, Daniel, Hannah and Alyssa.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Sebastian’s Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HERTA SCHUETZE of Glendale
died on October 17, 2007 at the age of 87. A native of Dresden, Germany,
She was the widow of the late Willie. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Edwin Waldvogel
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

WILLIAM HACKRADT of Middle Village
died on October 16, 2007 at the age of 89. A native of New Jersey,
He was a U.S. Army veteran. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Edwin Waldvogel
Internment in Evergreen Cemetery.

OTTO FIALA of Middle Village
died on October 15, 2007 at the age of 75. A native of Dunavaros, Hungary
He was the beloved husband of Maria, devoted father of Otto and Eric Fiala;
also survived by five grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JULIA MEDITZ
died on October 26, 2007 at the age of 87, A native of Pettau, Slovenia, formerly of Austria, Glendale, Red Bank, New Jersey and Holmdel, New Jersey.
She was the widow of the late William,
devoted mother and mother-in-law Helmuth G. and Marilyn of Red Bank, New Jersey and Ingrid and Reinhold Stehle of Queens,
dear sister of Franz Pinteric of Frisco, Colorado, Herman Pinteritsch of Salzburg, Austria, Maria Bauer of Salzburg, Austria and the late Wilma,
fond grandmother of Anita, Dolores, Christopher and Jennifer, great-grandmother of Paula, Rachel, Joey, Andrew, Mikey and William
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Catherine’s Church, Holmdel, New Jersey,
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, New Jersey.

VIRGINIA P. DAMM of Glendale
died on October 29, 2007 at the age of 81. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Arthur, devoted mother of Arthur, Jr., James Scott and Deborah O’Leary, dear sister of Ruth Peters, Beatrice Devlin and Janice Sean;
also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was past president of the Glendale Lions Club, member of the Friends of Glendale Library, Women’s Auxiliary, American Legion Post 104, and Workmen’s Benefit Fund,
She was vice-president of Hughes Associates Insurance Corp. for thirty years. Religious
Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

JOSEPH WILLIAM MUENZE of Campbell Hall, formerly of Ridgewood,
died on October 14, 2007 at the age of 98. A native of Hofheim/Amtanus, Germany,
He was the beloved husband of Emma, devoted father and father-in-law of Linda and Bill Bloom, Sr.
and the late Irene Matagrano, dear grandfather of Bill Bloom, Jr., and the late Theodore Matagrano,
brother of the late Katherine Reiter. son of the late Katherine and Maximillian.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North Street, Washingtonville, New York.

GUSTAVE A. BAHLINGER, Jr., of Ridgewood
died on October 23, 2007 at the age of 83. A World War II veteran,
He was the son of the late Gustave and Catherine, brother of the late Caroline Wipprecht.
Services were held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Chapel of Peace, under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

BERTHA B. HENRICH
died on October 24, 2007 at the age of 87.
She was the widow of the late Louis, devoted mother of Richard and Louis, dear sister of Andrew Erdelyi, fond grandmother of Jennifer, Paul, Christina, Carolyn and Nicholas.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

EDWARD W. STANKOWSKI
died on October 22, 2007 at the age of 77.
He was the beloved husband of Helen, devoted father of Steven and Stanley, father-in-law of Maria;
also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and was awarded the Purple Heart.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

OMEGA COLEMAN
died on October 26, 2007 at the age of 86.
She was the dear aunt of Luzell.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in Forest Green Park Cemetery.

THERESA OTTER
died on October 28, 2007 at the age of 95.
She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Edward, Stephen and Marie Chudyk;
also survived by eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANNA WINTER of Maspeth
died on October 22, 2007 at the age of 100. A native of New York,
She was the devoted mother of Dorothy Reidy.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in Moravian Cemetery.

ANNA DMYTRIW of Ridgewood
died on October 28, 2007 at the age of 87. A native of Romania,
She was the widow of the late Dmytro, devoted mother of Linda Meehan, mother-in-law of Richard, dear sister of Elizabeth Oberle and Adam Kussen;
also survived by two nephews, one niece and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

HEINRICH LUKAN of Glendale
died on October 13, 2007 at the age of 94. A native of Stockendorf, Gottschee, Austria,
He was the beloved husband of Lilly Schmuck, devoted father of Alfred, Edelbert and the late Albert, dear brother of Stephanie Perz;
also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

FRANCES SCAVETTA
died on November 2, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was the dear sister-in-law of Laura Salero, fond aunt of Angela, Anthony, Elena, Carey and Elaina;
also survived by many great-nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ALMERINDA RODRIGUEZ
died on November 2, 2007 at the age of 98.
She was the widow of the late Eusebio, devoted mother of Gustavo, dear grandmother of Gustavo. Cremation was held at Fresh Pond Crematory to be
followed by inurnment at Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

PAUL DeMARTINI
died on October 30, 2007 at the age of 92.
He was the beloved husband of Enis, devoted father of Ronald and Janice, father-in-law of Michelle.
He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

VINCENT J. GALLO
died on November 2, 2007 at the age of 81.
He was the beloved husband of Margaret, devoted father of Annemarie Cacciatore and Vincent Gallo,
dear grandfather of Michael, Vincent, Nicholas, John and Sarah, great-grandfather of James.
He was a Korean War U.S. Navy veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery Resurrection Mausoleum under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HENRIETTA AMBROSINO
died on November 1, 2007 at the age of 88.
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Marianne Kvanvik, John Jr., and the late Phyllis.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Lutheran All/Faiths Cemetery.

HILDA TSCHINKEL of New Hyde Park, formerly of Glendale
died on November 3, 2007.
She was the beloved wife of John, widow of the late Karl Koestner, devoted mother of Alfred and Herbert Koestner,
fond grandmother of Michael, Catherine, Jennifer, Christopher, Melissa, Robert, Linda, Eric, Anne Marie, Christopher and Katarina, dear stepmother of Erna Stalzer and John Tschinkel.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Spirit Church, New Hyde Park
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park.

FRANZ MOOS, of Glendale, formerly of Ridgewood,
died on November 2, 2007 at the age of 80.
He was the devoted father and father-in-law of Annemarie and Jim Coppola and Frank and Laura,
dear grandfather of Katie and Brandon, fond friend of Caroline.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

HENRIETTA BERSCH
died on November 1, 2007 at the age of 93.
She was the widow of the late Anthony, Sr., devoted mother of Thomas and the late Patricia and Anthony, Jr.;
also survived by many grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSE SMITH
died on November 1, 2007 at the age of 92.
He was the beloved husband of Mary.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JOSEPH ABRUZZO of Glendale
died on November 12, 2007 at the age of 85.
He was the devoted father of Joanne E. Worko and Joseph H., dear brother of Mamie Kearns, Marie Powell and the late Ignatius;
also survived by three grandchildren. Religious services will be held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by Msgr. Edward Scharfenberger
Internment today, Thursday, November 15 at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Cemetry.

ROSE WISNESKI
died on November 7, 2007 at the age of 84.
She was the widow of the late Joseph, dear sister of Charles Lentz, fond aunt of Charles, Charlotte and Catherine.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

FRANCES SCAVETTA
died on November 2. 2007 at the age of 85.
She was the dear sister-in-law of Laura Salerno, fond aunt of Angela, Anthony, Elena, Carey and Elaina;
also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CARMELA MARRONE
died on November 5, 2007 at the age of 70.
She was the widow of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Deborah Bruno, Anthony and Mari Eisenberg, loving daughter of Carmela, dear sister of Mary and Frank.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

NORMAN HYAMS
died on November 8, 2007 at the age of 98.
He was the husband of the late Blanche, devoted father of Carol DeVita.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ROSE DONZA
died on November 11, 2007 at the age of 82.
She was the dear sister of Rocco and John;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis de Paola Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ADRIAN ALERS
died on November 10, 2007 at the age of 81.
He was the husband of the late Ramonita, devoted father of Awilda Morales, Ramona Sastre and the late Miguel Angel;
also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Nicholas Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EVARISTA COLON of Ridgewood
died on November 10, 2007 at the age of 94. A native of Isabela, Puerto Rico,
She was the devoted mother of Arnold Castro, dear grandmother of Elizabeth and Robert Castro, great-grandmother of Robert, Amanda, Jake and Callen Castro, great-great-grandmother of Caitlin.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

CHARLOTTE PAWSON of Ridgewood
died on November 12, 2007 at the age of 91. A native of New York,
She was the widow of the late Thomas Ward,
devoted mother and mother-in-law of Frank and Kathaleen Lewicki, Eileen Savarese, Thomas, Richie and Carol, Danny and Marilyn, Peter, the late Dorothy, Kenneth and Dennis (all Ward) and the late Lester and Maureen Foster;
also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross of Covenant Lutheran Church
Internment in Evergreen Cemetery.

ANGELINA FIGUEROA
died on November 11, 2007 at the age of 88.
She was the beloved husband of Juan, devoted mother of David and June.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Martin of Tours Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

HUI-SUN CHOE
died on November 17, 2007 at the age of 79.
She was the beloved wife of Hyun-Gwan, devoted mother of Jimmy, Amy and Alison.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

VERONICA D. NORDT of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Glendale
died on November 17, 2007 at the age of 94.
She was the widow of the late Albert, devoted mother of Ken, Al and Dolores Timbra;
also survived by ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARY JO RAINONE
died on November 16, 2007 at the age of 78.
She was the devoted mother of Carol Bellina and Frank Basile.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
Internment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

NICHOLAS TRICARICO
died on November 13, 2007 at the age of 86.
He was the dear uncle of Elizabeth Fiscina.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LUCY ALOISI, (nee Juren) of Kingston, Pennsylvania, formerly of Maspeth and Ridgewood
died on October 16, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was the widow of the late Charles Wahl, George Drakoulis and George Aloisi,
She was the devoted mother of Gloria Sager of Kingston, Pennsylvania, Cindy Kraemer of Massapequa, Long Island and Barbara Jaggs of Palm Coast, Florida;
also survived by five grandchildren and the late Angela Joy, six great-grandchildren and sons-in-law. Interment was held at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

JIMMY COSPITO
died on November 15, 2007 at the age of 92.
He was the beloved husband of Rosalia, devoted father f Maria and Rosalie;
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a U.S. World War II Navy veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANDREW SCARPULLA
died on November 15, 2007 at the age of 76.
He was the devoted father of Catherine Montello and Victoria Pagan,
dear brother of Josephine Soules, Charles, Augie and Anna Murray, fond grandfather of Kristen, Jamie and Nicholas.
He was a Korean War U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSE CUMIA
died on November 14, 2007 at the age of 84.
She was the loving aunt and aunt-in-law of Donna and Michael Alboro, Thomas and Nora Bello, John and Barbara Bello and Robert Bello;
also survived by great nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HEINRICH STALZER of Ridgewood
died on November 16, 2007 at the age of 93. A native of Altfriesach, Gottschee, Austria,
He was the beloved husband of Hilda Lackner, devoted father of Edeltraud Meditz and Helga Brugger, father-in-law of the late Hans Brugger,
dear brother of Stephanie Stalzer, fond grandfather of Christine and Carolyn Meditz.
He was a member of the Gottscheer Maenner Chor, Gottscheer Relief Association, Gottscheer Central Holding Corporation and Gottscheer Unterstuetzen.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

LOUISE PUEBLA URQUHART of Decatur, Georgia
died on November 14, 2007 at the age of 93. A native of El Paso, Texas,
She was the widow of the late Martin.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery.

MARIE D. CORSO of Barryville, New York, formerly of Woodhaven,
died on November 13, 2007 at the age of 76. A native of New York,
She was the widow of the late Bernard, devoted mother of Bernard, John and Richard Corso and Cathy Sforza;
also survived by fourteen grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MAY SCOTTI
died on November 27, 2007 at the age of 100.
She was the widow of the late Dominick, mother of the late Louis Scotti, mother-in-law of Mary,
dear grandmother of Joanne Krepela and Vicki Penino, great-grandmother of Kaitlyn, Joseph, Adam and Kyra.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home. 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

LOUISE B. DUANE
died on November 26, 2007 at the age of 72.
She was the widow of the late James E., devoted mother of Mary Ann Renkas, Lynn and David,
dear sister of Dolores Bedigian, fond grandmother of Steven James.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Cecilia’s Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

NORA BARONE
died on November 30, 3007 at the age of 92.
She was the widow of the late Nora, devoted mother of Rita DeDona and Marie Barone,
dear grandmother of Philip, Lisamarie, Nicholas and Noreen, great-grandmother of Steven, Anthony, Rachael, Nicole, Robert and Mark.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Internment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JEAN K. RUDNICKI
died on December 1, 2007 at the age of 77.
She was the widow of the late Walter, devoted mother of Theresa, Elizabeth and Valerie Diana,
dear sister of Stefanie, fond grandmother of Nicholas, Thomas and Travis.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

RICHARD G. STROEHLEIN of Orlando, Florida
died on November 2, 2007 at the age of 75. A native of Queens,
He was the beloved husband of Dorothea, devoted father of Thomas, father-in-law of Karen,
dear brother of Dorothy Maxwell, Agnes Swanson, Thomas and William Stroehlein, fond grandfather of Andre and Ashley Stroehlein.
He was a Korean War U.S. Army veteran.

LIDIA VIOLA of Glendale
died on December 3, 2007 at the age of 87. A native of Cavedago, Treno, Italy,
She was the widow of the late Quirino, devoted mother of Caroline F. Crum and James E. Viola, dear grandmother of James M. Viola.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, December 7 at 10:45 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

DOLORES M. FITZGERALD (nee Mattiello) of Ridgewood died in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania on December 2, 2007 at the age of 74. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the widow of the late Fred W., devoted mother and mother-in-law of Maria and Kevin Burke of Ridgewood and Jacalyn and Edward Schenk of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania;
also survived by six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Ann’s Church in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania
Internment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Bolock Funeral Home, Paradise Valley, Pennsylvania.

ANNA PAPPALARDO
died on November 27, 2007 at the age of 91.
She was the beloved wife of Robert Ruckel, devoted mother of Josephine Houtrides.
Interment was in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EDNA MUSTO
died on November 25, 2007 at the age of 79. A lifelong resident of Ridgewood,
She was the devoted mother of Mike, Joe and Jimmy Musto;
also survived by five grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

HARRIET BRICKER
died on December 6, 2007 at the age 102.
She was the devoted mother of Emil and James.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

RICHARD H. SCHROEDER
died on December 6, 2007 at the age of 71.
He was the beloved husband of Elaine. Religious
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Pastor Fury
Internment in Evergreen Cemetery.

ERNEST J. SWAIN
died on December 6, 2007 at the age of 70.
He was the beloved husband of Catherine, devoted father of Ernie, Donna Falcetta, Robert and Daniel,
dear brother of Patricia Lopilato and Georgette Chivington, fond grandfather of Robert, Nicholas, Emily and Joseph.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DOROTHY CARDINALE
died on December 9, 2007 at the age of 90.
She was the widow of the late William, devoted mother of Richard and Dennis, mother-in-law of Cookie and Patricia,
dear grandmother of RJay, Jacklyn, Jessica and David.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CHARLES FRANK HARTE of Glendale
died on December 7, 2007 at the age of 75. A native of Queens,
He was the beloved husband of Dolores,
devoted father of James Natalizio, Chris Natalzio, Laura Kotwasinski and Michael and John Harte, dear brother of Martin and John;
also survived by seven grandchildren.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ELISABETH KOHLHEB of Ridgewood
died on December 7, 2007 at the age of 82. A native of Torscha, Yugoslavia,
She was the widow of the late Karl, dear sister of Erich Schmidt. Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapel, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

MARGARET O’GRADY of Delray Beach, Florida
died on December 7, 2007 at the age of 77. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the dear aunt of Linda L. Phillips and Carol E. Schwab of Florida.
Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARTIN NEISCH of Ridgewood
died on December 3, 2007 at the age of 93. A native of Brooklyn,
He was the dear uncle of Patricia Perrin;
also survived by two grand nieces.
He was a longtime parishioner and producer of plays for the St. Matthias Church.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ALDO P. GRILLO of Glendale
died on December 17, 2007 at the age of 84. A native of Manhattan,
He was the beloved husband of Beatrice (nee Kump), devoted father of Donna Fitzpatrick, Martin and Scott Grillo,
dear brother of Mary Miller, Olga Segadelli, Evelyn Vasquez, Rosealba Rosario and Richard Grillo;
also survived by seven grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, December 21 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

RUTH H. LIPPE of Maspeth
died on December 18, 2007 at the age of 83. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Jayne Sauer-Pistani;
also survived by three grandchildren. Religious services will be at Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Pastor Gregory Sutterlin
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

JOHN J. GROSSO
died on December 4, 2007 at the age of 75.
He was the dear friend of Fred W. Schildge. Religious
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Pastor Weber
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

CARMEN GOMEZ
died on December 11, 2007 at the age of 76.
She was the devoted mother of Lydia, Hilda, Myrna, Nancy, Evylyn, Sonnia, Maria, Margie, Awilda, Jose, Melvin, Sammy, Angel and Pedro;
also survived by thirty-nine grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Barbara’s Church
Internment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CARMEN IRIZARRY
died on December 13, 2007 at the age of 76.
She was the widow of the late Margano, devoted mother of Angel, Juan, Ibet Lau, Nereida Garcia and Nancy Tiru;
also survived by five grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Most Holy Trinity Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPHINE NUZZO
died on December 13, 2007 at the age of 90.
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Vincent, JoAnn Ferro and John Jr.,
dear sister of Anthony Del Sole and Vincent Del Sole, Jr., fond grandmother of John, Michael, Nicole, Danielle, Janine and Joseph;
also survived by four great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church
Internment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

SABATO M. GRAPPONE
died on December 12, 2007 at the age of 83.
He was the husband of the late Olga,
devoted father and father-in-law of Irene and Paul, Michael, and Anthony and Vicki,
dear brother of Nettie, Fanny and Evelyn, fond grandfather of Cynthia, Barbara, David and Brett.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HELEN WROBLEWSKI
died on December 11, 2007 at the age of 80.
She was the widow of the late Edmund S., devoted mother of Michael and the late Edmund A.,
mother-in-law of Linda, dear sister of Fannie Maletta, Millie Lichtenberger, Mary Luberacki, Anna Corbisiero and James Lopilato.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSE MARY ZUTLAS
died on December 11, 2007 at the age of 85.
She was the widow of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Joanne Mikoleski, mother-in-law of Lawrence,
dear sister of Eleanor Marvullo,
dear grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Christina and Richard Koenig and Patricia and Frank Orlando, great-grandmother of Michael.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

THERESA RENIS
died on December 9, 2007 at the age of 83.
She was the widow of the late William John, devoted mother of Gary and Robert.
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Internment in Evergreen Cemetery.

HELGA RUIZ of Brooklyn
died on December 16, 2007 at the age of 80. A native of San Sebastian, Puerto Rico,
She was the widow of the late Narciso, devoted mother of Miriam Rivera and Angel Ruiz, dear sister of William and Ferdinand Mendez and Luz Milagros;
also survived by five grandchildren Religious
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Medina
Internment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

JESSIE POLLOCK of Ridgewood
died on December 14, 2007 at the age of 77. A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania,
She was the widow of the late Francis, devoted mother of Juliett Weber and Charles and John Pollock, dear sister of Julie Barens and Victor Calchi;
also survived by ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

EMMA STIENE of Ridgewood
died on December 13, 2007 at the age of 94. A native of Nesselthal, Gottschee, Austria,
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Anna Seeger and Albert Stiene.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

CATHERINE J. BRADY
died on December 16, 2007 at the age of 82. A lifelong resident of Glendale, she lived in the same house in which she was born.
She was a graduate of St. Pancras School and Richmond Hill High School.
She was the devoted mother of Mary Ann, mother-in-law of Andrew Harrison, dear grandmother of Justin Skaferowsky and Sean Harrison.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Internment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

CATHERINE REGINA NICOLL of Dover, Pennsylvania
died on December 13, 2007 at the age of 70. A native of Brooklyn,
She was the devoted mother of William Nicoll, Jr., Margaret Hassler and Patriciann Steinheimer, dear sister of Marion Cordes;
also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Religious
Services were held at the Glendale Walsh-LaBella and Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

HELEN V. FLAHERTY
died on December 19, 2007 at the age of 88.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph F., devoted mother of Marianne Kiskorna, Valerie Kowal and Thomas F.,
mother-in-law of Paul and Beverly, dear grandmother of Laurie, Paul, Sean and Jennifer;
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

WILLIAM J. KERRIGAN
died on December 19, 2007 at the age of 82. A retired New York City Police Department Detective and a World War II Marine Corps veteran,
He was the beloved husband of Emily, devoted father of William, Emily and Thomas, father-in-law of Donald Helms and Katherine;
also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH J. DiPASQUA
died on December 18, 2007 at the age of 97.
He was the dear uncle of Roger Vecchio.
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Internment in St. John’s Cemetery.

BERTHA IANNOTTA
died on December 17, 2007 at the age of 91.
She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of eugene and Frank, dear sister of John Weis, Sr.;
also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church
Internment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

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