Maria E. Martin died on Sept. 24, 2005 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, after a long fight with her illness. Born March 7, 1953 in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (DeMarco) Gallo. Maria attended Brooklyn PS #186, Bethpage High School and graduated from Adelphi University with a BS degree in primary education. On Sept. 10, 1978 she married George M. Martin in Bethpage. In 1984 they moved to West Winfield where Maria was a tutor for special children at Mount Markham School. She was a member of St. Joseph's RC Church and active in MOMMS. Maria is survived by her husband George; daughter Nicole; son Michael; sister Concetta Gallo of Bethpage; brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Linda Gallo of Seldon; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Carrie Martin of Old Froge; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Bethpage. Prayer service at the funeral home. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Donations in Maria's memory may be sent to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605. Nicholas J. Grosso, of Hicksville, died on Sept. 26, 2005. Husband of the late Evelyn. Father and father-in-law of Nicholas J. and Rose. Also survived by many 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. Ida E. Pitoscia, of S. Farmingdale, died on Sept. 27, 2005. Wife of Patsy J. Also survived by many 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. Franklin Williamson, of N. Massapequa, died on Sept. 29, 2005. He was ex-chief and life member of the N. Massapequa Fire Dept. and ex-commissioner of the N. Massapequa Fire District. Husband of Vera. Father of Theresa and Joseph Healy, Frank and Linda, Kathleen Kuzminski, Cliff and Stacie, Richard and Helen. Brother of Catherine Klesick, Harriet Starke, Ottillie Starke, Emily Starke (deceased) and ex-chief Clifford C. Williamson (deceased). Grandfather of 14. Great-grandfather of 16. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Firematic and religious services (with Pastor Rodney L. Eberhardt officiating) held at the funeral home. Cremation private. Donations in Franklin's memory may be sent to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797. Mary Losurdo, of W. Sayville, died on Sept. 29, 2005. Wife of the late Vito. Mother of Phillip. Also survived by many family members and friends. Arrangements were made by the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Religious service at the funeral home. Interment LI National Cemetery. Robert J. Nagel, 58, of Bethpage, died on Oct. 2, 2005. Husband of Debra (nee Rodney). Father of Brianne, Brian, Kelly and Keith. Grandfather of three. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.