LeRoy "Earl" Norjen of Farmingdale died in his 68th year on March 1, 2002 after a long illness. Husband of Helen (nee Wolbroel), father of Kathleen Lofgren (Bill), Nancy Norjen and Glenn (Kathy) Norjen, grandfather of Kristen Lofgren and Lauren Norjen. A funeral mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment following in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home.
Josephine B. Brannock died on March 3, 2002. Wife of the late Tom, mother of Tom Brannock and the late Joan Moffitt, grandmother of three, great-grandmother of three. A religious service was held at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Interment in Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn.
Martha Zeibig died at the age of 92 on March 5, 2002. Mother of Yvonne McBride, grandmother of Janet Gambino, Barbara and James McBride, great-grandmother of eight. Visitation was held at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home with private cremation following.
Helen M. Bachmann, (nee Mullin) of Bethpage died on March 4, 2002. Wife of Lt. Col. John J. Bachmann, Sr., mother of John J. Bachman, Jr. (Beth), Barbara J. Lynn, Esq. (Peter) and Gregory W. Bachmann, Esq. (Lisa) and stepdaughter, Joan Delaney, grandmother of Samantha, Peter, John and Joseph. Also survived by her sister, Florence June Thomma (Albert) and their children, Michael, Elizabeth, Madeline, Tony, John, Loretta and Katie, aunt of Diane Bland. A funeral mass was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment at Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home.
Fred Boyd, Jr. of Farmingdale died on March 1, 2002. Former chief and ex-captain of Farmingdale Fire Dept. Water Winch Engine & Hose Co. #1. Friend and former husband of Charoltte. Father of Charlene Festa and Rick (Frederick) Boyd. Grandfather of Junior and Ashley Festa. A religious service was held at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Pastor Rodney L. Eberhardt presiding. Interment at Powell Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Elizabeth B. Stay died on March 1, 2002. Wife of Kenneth, mother and mother-in-law of Edward and Sue Keighron, Richard Hart, Colleen Hart, Kathleen and Kenneth Kramer and Daniel Fiore. Sister of Gloria McKee and Carol Woolever. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Religious service was held at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Interment Plainlawn Cemetery.
Gerard Perrone died on March 1, 2002. Brother of Lucy Santantonio. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Religious service was held at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Interment Plainlawn Cemetery.
Gerald J. (Jerry) McNulty of East Farmingdale, died on March 6, 2002. Husband of Ginny, father of Brian and his wife Barbara McNulty, Audrey and her husband Ray Gallo, Iris and her husband John Kline. Proud "Pa" of Amanda, Brianna, Maggie McNulty, Raymie and Kristina Gallo, Katie and Patrick Kline. Brother of Jack McNulty, son-in-law of George Rocchio. Brother-in-law of Lois and Dick Aime, nephew of Bunny Miller. Also survived by loving cousins Patricia and Christine Miller. Funeral mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Entombment St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted by McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale.
Norma Kornfeld of South Farmingdale died on March 7, 2002. Wife of the late Ted. Mother of Ron and Daniel, mother-in-law of Suzanne. Sister of Al Rutel and his wife Lyn. Grandmother of Ian and Victoria. Norma Kornfeld was a long time advocate for senior citizens affairs. Director of the Farmingdale Senior Citizen Club for the past 35 years and current district coordinator for senior citizens activities for the Farmingdale School District. Religious services were officiated by Rabbi Steven Ziskind. Interment New Montefiore Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale.
Harold H. Rogers of Farmingdale died on March 7, 2002. Husband of Patricia. Father of James and his wife Mary Rogers and Christopher Rogers. Brother of Blanche Johnson, grandfather of four. Funeral mass was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Bethpage. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale.