Thomas M. O'Brien, of Bethpage, died at home on October 4, 2006. U.S. Army Air Force Veteran, Retired NYCPD Detective. Husband of 57 years to Ruth (nee Newell). Father of Thomas (Diane), Maureen (Helen Buschmann), Colleen (the late Dawes), Pegeen (Louie Roberto), Eileen, Doreen (Joe LaBella) and Terrence. Brother of Jack, and predeceased by sisters, Marion O'Brien and Margaret Godin. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Cremation was private. Memorial Mass is October 13, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, with entombment of ashes following at Calverton National Cemetery. Donations in Thomas' name may be sent to Hospice Care Network (99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797). Bernard Falkowski, a lifelong resident of Melville, died on October 3, 2006. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Brother of William, Charles, Ann Mruz, Mary Michaels, Helen Schnaderbeck, and predeceased by one sister and nine brothers. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. A prayer service was held October 6, at the funeral home, with interment following at Trinity Cemetery, Amityville. Mary Panico, formerly of Bethpage, died on October 4, 2006. Wife of the late Salvatore. Mother of Salvatore, Jr. and the late Lucy Harchak. Grandmother of five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Mass was October 7 at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, with interment following at Pinelawn Memorial Park Gilda M. Canino, of Bethpage, died on October 8, 2006. Wife of Peter. Mother of Robert and grandmother of Richard and Nancy. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. A prayer service was held at the funeral home on October 11 with interment following at Pinelawn Memorial Park.