Obituaries: Farmingdale Observer; December 5, 1997

Harold W. Hickish

Harold W. Hickish, 81, of Mauldin, SC formerly of Farmingdale, died on Nov. 5, 1997. He studied agriculture and chemistry at Rutgers University and worked on chemical warfare research at at US Army base in Maryland during WWII. Mr. Hickish was a professor of agriculture production technology at the State University and Technical Institute in Farmingdale (State College of Technology at Farmingdale). He also taught science in the Farmingdale middle schools from 1958 to 1979. Mr. Hickish was a member of the Bethpage Masonic Lodge. Husband of Helen (Hubbard). Father of Joan Derylak and Carol Casserly. Brother of Phyllis Eardly, Audrey Hickish and Ina Jane Hickish. Grandfather of four. Interment in South Carolina.

Josephine A. Chimera

Josephine A. Chimera, of Bethpage, died on Nov. 9, 1997. Wife of Frank. Mother of Patricia Ricci. Grandmother of Lori Ricci. Sister of Daniel Valerio and the late Ann D'Amico. Arrangements were made by the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, Wantagh. Funeral Mass at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Loretta Hendrickson

Loretta Hendrickson, of Farmingdale, died on Nov. 9, 1997. Wife of Charles F. Mother of Charles, Caroline, Frank, Margaret, Barbara, Richard and Mary. Grandmother of Timothy, Joey, Kevin, Keith, Jessica Lee, Pricilla and Cory. Arrangements were made by the Grant Funeral Home, Brentwood. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann's RC Church.

Emilia K. Carlson

Emilia K. Carlson, 99, died on Nov. 17, 1997. Predeceased by her husband Frank in 1965. Mother of Esther Andersen, Frances Hanson, Ruth Meliere and Florene Hermannson. Grandmother of 12. Great-grandmother of 22. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Religious service. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Joseph D. Noto

Joseph D. Noto, of Farmingdale, died on Nov. 17, 1997. Son of Mary Noto. Father of Laura Klaverweiden, Joseph, John and Christine Bray. Grandfather of Michael Noto, John Bray, Christopher Bray and Dominique Noto. Arrangements were made by the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Seaford. Interment Rockville Cemetery.

Ruth M. Laverty

Ruth M. Laverty, of Bethpage, died on Nov. 18, 1997. A concert pianist and dedicated church musician, she taught music at New York City High School. Friend of Carol G. Dort. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home Hicksville Chapel. Cremation at Fresh Pond Crematory. Religious service at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Donations can be made to a fund for animals in need.

Margaret Loretta Lewis

Margaret Loretta Lewis (nee Smith), of Bethpage, died on Nov. 20, 1997. Past president of Carle Place Post #1718, Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. Wife of George. Mother of George Jr. and Ellen Quigley. Grandmother of Janine, Erin, Patrick and Amanda. Sister of Helen DeSimone. Arrangements were made by the Cecere Funeral Home, Westbury. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Hope RC Church. Interment LI National Cemetery. Donations can be made to the MacLean Library.

Henry A. Haring

Henry A. Haring, of Melville, died on Nov. 22, 1997. Father of James Thomas, David Henry and Elaine R. Rowinski. Grandfather of Mark Haring and Christine and Dana Rowinski. Arrangements were made by the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Huntington Station. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Lino J. Beltramini

Lino J. Beltramini died on Nov. 23, 1997. Husband of Concetta M. (nee Cucinotta). Father of Richard, Patricia and Lorraine Bader. Father-in-law of Caroline. Grandfather of Sean, the late Lori Lynn and his great granddaughter Brittany Nicole. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Grace M. Scott

Grace M. Scott, of Amityville formerly of Farmingdale, died on Nov. 23, 1997. Retired secretary of the Farmingdale School District. Wife of the late Edward. Mother of Edward and David. Mother-in-law of Theresa and Nancy. Grandmother of Lauren, Kevin, Tracy and Craig. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in memory of Grace may be sent to the American Lung Association.

Lillian Mary Dewar

Lillian Mary Dewar, born 89 years ago in London, England, died on Nov. 25, 1997. Mother of Roy Dewar and Norma Nigro. Grandmother of Jason and Scott Nigro, Stephanie Alligan, Roy and Allison Dewar. Great-grandmother of Joseph and Samuel Alligan and Kyle and Christina Nigro. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Religious service. Private cremation.

Paul E. Peterson

Paul E. Peterson died on Nov. 26, 1997. Predeceased by his wife Barbara in 1993 and in 1980 by his son Allen. Father of Paul G. Peterson. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Religious service. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.

Lillian H. Harms

Lillian H. Harms, of Middle Island formerly of Farmingdale, died on Nov. 28, 1997. Wife of the late Arthur. Mother of Carole Minlionica, Lillian McGrath and the late Arthur J. Also survived by 12 granddaughters and seven great grandchildren. Arrangements were made by the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Religious services at St. Luke's Lutheran Chruch. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.