Agatha Kenny Scardaville, 88, a longtime resident of Farmingdale, passed away peacefully in the care of Good Shepherd Hospice of LI on Feb. 4, 2005. Agatha is survived by her cherished husband Charles, her beloved sister Ella Kenny Raser, and her lifelong best friend and cousin-in-law, Viola Oelberger. She is also survived by her son Thomas, and her daughter-in-law Elba, as well as her former daughter-in-law Barbara Gingras Schmucker, and her grandchildren, Michael and James Scardaville, as well as her step-grandchildren, James and John Oliver.

Agatha was born July 24, 1916 and was the beloved daughter of Francis Kenny and Ella Hansen. She grew up with two siblings, her sister Ella Kenny Raser, a resident of Brightwaters, LI, and CDR Leonard Kenny, USNR, who died several years earlier in Norfolk, VA. She lived all of her life in the New York metropolitan area, first in Brooklyn, later in Queens, and for the last 50 plus years in Farmingdale. She loved having lived for so long in one house because she did not have that opportunity as a child, having moved many times. She was also able to have many great memories saved there of her friends, children, grandchildren, relatives and neighbors, and of her long career in civil service.

Agatha married Charles Scardaville, before he went away to WWII, and waited for her husband while he served as a medical corpsman on the European front. After the war they lived in Queens and had their only son, Thomas. In 1952, Charles, Agatha and Tom moved to Farmingdale at a time when America was young, and the future was bright. As many mothers at that time, she wanted to be sure that her son got a good education, and she was an active volunteer in her son's classes, as well as a den mother for the Cub Scouts.

When her son Tom was old enough to stay by himself, Agatha went to work as a bookkeeper for New York State. Her dedication to detailed work was highly appreciated by her supervisors and she retired as a senior payroll clerk after many years of service. She enjoyed her work and especially all of the wonderful people that she got to work with.

Agatha was a terrific Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit player, which she loved to play with her family. She had a bright mind with an incredible memory and was an honors graduate of her high school in New York City. She also loved to watch baseball games with her husband "Charlie." She was continually longing for more visits from her son and her grandchildren, who lived out of state, and to whom she will always be "Mom" and "Grandmommy." She will be missed by her family and friends, but their memories of her will keep her alive forever in their hearts.

The family had a memorial service in February for Agatha in Houston, TX, where her son now lives and her ashes will be interred there in Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Houston, TX.

In lieu of the usual remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Houston Chapter, 2909 W. Holcombe, Houston, Texas 77025, or to Good Shepherd Hospice, 528 Mineola Blvd., Carle Place, NY 11614.

Dolores Avendano, of East Meadow, died on Feb. 5, 2005. Wife of Fabio. Mother of Felix Nazario, Peter Nazario and Omar Fuentes. Grandmother of seven. Sister or Rosa Lopez and Maria Menendez. Arrangements were made by the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass at St. Kilian RC Church. Cremation private. Gregory J. Bardak, of S. Farmingdale, died on Feb. 11, 2005. He was a retired NYPD Sergeant, Highway District. Husband of Nora. Father and father-in-law of Steven and Barbara and John and Kelly. Son of John and Constance. Brother of the late Patricia Sheerin. Grandfather of Emily, Christopher and Andrew. Arrangements were made by the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Ann Delaney, of Lindenhurst, died on Feb. 12, 2005. Wife of the late Walter. Mother of Dennis (Beverly) and the late Patricia (Jack). Companion of Ed Lane. Grandmother of Brian, Kevin, Susan and Darrin. Great-grandmother of Emma, Colleen, Lauren and Melissa. Arrangements were made by the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church. Interment LI National Cemetery.