Memorial Mass for Rose Scardina at St. Kilian's Church this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Rose was a cook at three different Farmingdale schools for 35 years - Woodward Parkway, Mill Lane and Howitt Middle School. She passed away Oct. 29 in Pennsylvania. All friends are welcome to attend this Mass.
Edward Fazio, 99, died on Nov. 19, 2001. Predeceased in 1993 by his beloved wife, Frances. Loving father of Nancy Arcuri, Frank Fazio and Jean Ferrigno. Cherished grandfather of Karin, Patricia, Carl, Robert and Steven. Dear great-grandfather of Jacqueline, Lauren and Alex. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, with interment following in St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
Lester T. Groth, resident of Farmingdale since 1948, died at the age of 91 on Nov. 21, 2001. Predeceased in 1992 by his beloved wife, Elizabeth. Proud US Marine Corps veteran of WW II. Active member of St. Luke's Prime Timers. Survived by many cherished friends. A service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, with interment following in Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
William Funaro, 89, died on Nov. 24, 2001. Devoted husband of Rose. Cherished father of Anna Lipani, Salvatore Lamonica (deceased), Daniel Lamonica, Patricia Garguilo, Theresa Schwall and Nancy D'Lorenzo. Loving grandfather of 21 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Dear brother of Anthony Funaro. Predeceased in 1958 by his wife, Mildred. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at St. Kilian RC Church, with interment following in St. Charles Cemetery. Interment following in St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
Henry Wick, age 79, died on Nov. 26, 2001. Beloved husband for 54 years to Gloria Sylvia Wick. Loving father of Robert, Christine Merritt, Kerri Purdue, Sherri Resner and Sylvia Wick. Proud grandfather of many grandchildren and his one great-grandson, Jerran Christopher Merritt. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, with interment following in Long Island National Cemetery.
Monica Reed of Hicksville, died on Nov. 3, 2001. Beloved wife of Edward. Devoted mother of Chris and his wife Carol, Diana Silvar and her husband Kevin, Catherine Reed and Timmy Doyle. Loving sister of Regina Eger and her husband Robert. Fond daughter-in-law of Eleanor Reed. Adored grandmother of Mary, Elizabeth, Theresa, Holly, Joe, Nicole and Ryan. Dear aunt of Paul, Ashley and Brett. A religious service was held at the Parkway Community Church, Stewart Avenue, Hicksville. Cremation was private. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc., Farmingdale.
Eleanor Leonidas (nee O'Leary), formerly of Amityville, died on Nov. 7, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Alexander J. Devoted mother of Dennis and his wife Marianne, Laurie and Frank, and Kevin. Dearest grandmother of Timothy, Patricia, Cheray and Hector. Great-grandmother of Isiah, Brian and Justin. A funeral service was held at the funeral home. Interment was at Queen of All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Mary E. Clyne of Farmingdale, died on Nov. 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Devoted mother of Barbara Tischler, Robert Clyne, Judith Mallia, John Clyne and Mary Wilson. Loving sister of Charles and John Gossner. Cherished grandmother of 14. A funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment at LI National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Vincent A. Attardi of Farmingdale died on Nov. 9, 2001. (President of Local 10 for 14 years). Beloved husband of Helen. Devoted father of Vincent and Joseph. Loving brother of Bernard Attardi and Grace Pasqualone. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews, and friend to many. A funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
John Joseph King of South Farmingdale suddenly died on Nov. 11, 2001. Retired New York City police detective, currently working for Swissair. Beloved husband of Mary. Devoted father of Darren and Maria King. Cherished grandfather of Cassandrita. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. A funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Donald H. Scott (Scotty), age 73, suddenly died on Nov. 12, 2001. Beloved husband of Therese for 49 years. Loving father of Therese Schempp, Patricia Walsh, Barbara Scott and Donald. Devoted "Poppy" of Barbara, Brian, Dennis, Michael, Nicole, Donnie and "Sammy Jo." Also survived by sons-in-law Pat Walsh, Frank Seminario, John Wagner and daughter-in-law Cissy Scott. Brother-in-law to Frances and John Cerniglia and Alice Striffler. Fond brother of Shirley Delaney and Alberta Papke. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was held at St. Anne's RC Church, Brentwood. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
John Hagan of North Massapequa, died on Nov. 17, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Sheila. Devoted father of Denise Lastig and her husband Scott, Donna Costanza and her husband Joe, John J. Hagan and Michael R. Hagan. Proud grandpa of Joseph, Nicholas, Sean, Krista and Meghan. Dear brother of Carol Hopp and her husband Richie. Fond uncle of Richard Hopp and Catherine Hopp. Funeral Mass was held at St. James RC Church, Seaford. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Carlo Bello of Bethpage died on Nov. 18, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Devoted father of Nicholas Bello and his wife Judy, Marion Suppa and her husband John, Dominick Bello and his wife Francine. Proud grandpa of Carl Suppa, Gregg Suppa and his wife Donna, Robert Suppa and his wife Tanya, Dominick Bello Jr. and his wife Debbie and Lisa Bello. Loving great-grandpa of Matthew and Thomas Suppa and Nicole Bello. Funeral Mass was held at St. James RC Church, Seaford. Interment at St. John's Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
James J. Shannon died on Nov. 20, 2001. Beloved husband of Agnes. Devoted father of Fr. Michael Shannon L.C., Lawrence and Ellen, Margaret and the late Wayne Rubert and Nancy and Steve Kelly. Cherished Poppy of Mary, James, Brittany, Kacie, Steven and Scott. Funeral Mass was held at St. Ignatius Loyola RC Church. Interment at Holy Rood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.