Ruth V. Harrison, a lifelong resident of Farmingdale, died on May 12, 2002. She was born July 7, 1927 in Farmingdale. She was predeceased by her parents, Jesse and Etta (Noon) Harrison. She is survived by her nieces, Judith Masino of Farmingdale and Carol Rinkavage of Connecticut. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Graveside service, with Pastor Eldon J. Simpson presiding, at Greenfield Cemetery.
Frank J. Sanfilippo, a longtime resident of Bethpage, died on May 13, 2002. He was a US Army veteran of WWII. Husband of Frances. Father and father-in-law of Gerald and Norie Sanfilippo, Rosemary and Thomas Nucci and the late Joseph Thomas Sanfilippo. Brother of Thomas, Jack, Salvatore and Marie Tomaselli. Grandfather of Michel and Jennifer Nucci and Marissa Sanfilippo. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Cremation private.
Michael F. Cody Jr. died on May 14, 2002. He was a WWII US Army veteran. Husband of the late Lillian. Father of Christine Connolly and Michael F. Cody III. Brother of Raymond, Dorothy, Marion, Eileen and Patsy. Grandfather of Taryn and Jamie Hoffmeister. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. James RC Church. Interment Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery.
Dominick V. Murdolo, of Smithtown, died on May 18, 2002. Husband of the late Stella. Father of Dominick and Nancy. Grandfather of two. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Arrangements were made by the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.
Maria Rosa Commisso, of S. Farmingdale, died on May 18, 2002. Mother of Maria Rosa (Roberto), Rocco (Kathy), Caterina (Mario) and Teresa (Vincenzo). Grandmother and great grandmother. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Arrangements were made by the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.
Anna Spadafora, of Farmingdale, died on May 19, 2002. Wife of the late Anthony. Mother of Joseph and Josephine, Frances and Donald Pritchett and Vincent and Linda. Grandmother of Joseph (Carole Ann), Richard, Jennifer and Nicholas. Arrangements were made by the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass at St. James RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.
Merrill D. Pierce Sr., of Farmingdale, died on May 19, 2002. Husband of Eileen. Father of Michael (Carol ) and Merrill Jr. Grandfather of one. Arrangements were made by the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.
Harold Rich, of Plainview, died on May 19, 2002. Husband of Marie C. Father, father-in-law and grandfather of Jean E. Rich, Catherine Jackson and family, William and Vickie Rich and family, Carol and Robert Plaut and family. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Prayer service at the funeral home. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Henry "Eddie" Gabbola died on May 20, 2002. Husband of Elinor. Father of Dianne, Lorraine and Raymond Father-in-law of Donna. He was predeceased by his sister, Florence Chiaiese. Grandfather of Raymond Jr., Gina Rae, Andrew and Matthew. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.