Raymond A. Braccia, 69, formerly of Bethpage, died on Dec. 17, 2002. He was a Korean War Army veteran. He was predeceased in 2000 by his wife Iris. Father of Steven Braccia and Lisa Ragano. Grandfather of Ryan Ragano, Matthew Ragano and Max Braccia. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Graveside service at Beth Moses Cemetery. William C. Falcone, 84, died on Dec. 22, 2002. A WWII Army veteran, he was awarded various medals including recently, the Normandy Jubilee Medal of Honor. Bill retired after 35 years of service with Sperry Univac/Unisys Corporation as an illustrator. He was predeceased in 2000 by his wife of 56 years, Sylvia. He is survived by his children, Loretta Glatzer, Patrice Alch and Robert Falcone. Grandfather of Jenna Glatzer, Paul Glatzer, Kim Falcone, Lisa Glatzer, Billy Alch, Matthew Falcone and Mark Falcone. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Kilian RC Church. Entombment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Helen E. Schmiit, of Melville, died on Dec. 24, 2002, three days prior to her 97th birthday. She was predeceased in 1962 by her husband, Albert. Mother and mother-in-law of Albert and Dorothy, Robert and Mildred, Janet and Sal Silvestri, Edward and the late Marianne and Kenneth and Marian. Sister of Christine Perney. Grandmother of 17. Great-grandmother of 17. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth's RC Church. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery. Harold Dick, of Lindenhurst, died on Dec. 24, 2002. Husband of Norma (nee Vohs). Father of Richard, Irene Hunt and Robert. Grandfather of Tammy, Gregory, Robert, Brian, Jennifer, Jonathan, Joseph. Great-grandfather of Stephan and Taylor. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Religious service at the funeral home. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Edward J. Walkiewicz died on Dec. 24, 2002. Husband of Stella. Father of Anne Miller and Edward Walkiewicz. Brother of Nell Finnan. Grandfather of six. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Pius X RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Michael G. Martin, of Farmingdale, formerly of Los Angeles, died on Dec. 25, 2002. Son of Elizabeth and the late Terrence. Brother and brother-in-law of Terry and Tina, Mary Elizabeth and Kathleen. Uncle of Christopher, Dennis, Michael and Elena. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. William F. Seewagen, of Farmingdale, died on Dec. 25, 2002. He was predeceased in 1999 by his wife Anna. Father of William, James, Maryanne Roberts, John and Thomas. Grandfather of 13. Great-grandmother of five. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Florence LoCascio died on Dec. 26, 2002. Wife of the late Leo. Mother of Frances Johnston and Geraldine Leonardis. Grandmother of four. Great-grandmother of four. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Patricia T. Arnold, of E. Farmingdale, died on Dec. 26, 2002. She was predeceased by her husbands, Stanley Lachac (1980) and George Arnold (2000). Mother of Stanley Lachac and Paul Lachac. Grandmother of four. Sister of Michael Farrell and Marilyn Tollefsen. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Kilian RC Church. Cremation private. Leon Dallin died on Dec. 27, 2002. Husband of Dorothy Smith Dallin. Father of Jan Higbee, Dennis, Paul, Jill Hopkins and Jean Dallin. Grandfather of five. Great-grandfather of four. Brother of Stephanie St. Our. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Prayer service at the funeral home. Interment Amityville Cemetery.

Leo J. Moran, Postmaster of Farmingdale from 1956 to 1972, died on Dec. 31, 2002 in Clearwater, FL at age 86. He retired in 1972 and moved to Florida in 1979 with his wife Honey who predeceased him in 1991. During his retirement he owned and operated a small woodworking business and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

Mr. Morgan was a native of Boston, MA, and moved to Farmingdale in 1942. He served as postmaster during the period of its greatest growth and the building which now stands was constructed during his term. He was also active in community affairs having served as financial chairman of the March of Dimes, the Boy Scouts, the United Fund and the Cancer Drive.

He is survived by twin daughters, Pamela of Riverhead and Patricia of Tuckahoe, NY; a son Brian of Merrick; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeffrey; two stepchildren, Violet of Holiday, FL, and Charles of Oakland, ME. A service was held in Clearwater.

Theodore V. Isoldi, of Bethpage, died on Jan. 2, 2003. A teacher, he was a retiree of Levittown schools after 30 years of dedicated service. He was best remembered as high school cross country and track coach and elementary school Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas. He organized and directed the Levittown and Bethpage Soap Box Derby in coordination with the All American Soap Box Derby. He was a WWII Air Force veteran serving as flight chief and serial gunner in the China, Burma and India areas. Husband of Anna. Father of Laraine Scalia and Ted Isoldi. Also survived by five grandsons and one great-granddaughter.