Fred Dyson died on Oct. 22, 2007 at Saratoga Hospital after a short illness. He was 93. Born on Oct. 20, 1914 in Manhattan, he was the son of the late Fred and Eva Pascoe Dyson.

Fred attended Valley Stream Central High School, graduating in 1932. Interested in the Revolutionary War, he decided at the age of 21 to bicycle from Valley Stream to Quebec City, following the battle route of Benedict Arnold. The following year, he bicycled to Montreal. Fred worked at the Brooklyn Trust Company as a teller from 1933 to 1940. He graduated from St. John's University in 1939 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He was active as a Boy Scout counselor for several years during the 1940s. From 1940 to 1961, Fred worked for WMCA Radio as comptroller and then from 1961 to 1976 as a traveling auditor for ASCAP (American Society for Composers, Authors and Publishers) traveling to 47 of the 48 continental states, excluding Colorado.

During the 1970s, he served as the treasurer for the Mineola branch of the Salvation Army. Fred was active in the Farmingdale Theatrical Group as both an actor and president, and later in the Huntington Theatrical Group. In addition, he was a very active member for many years and a former treasurer of the Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society. Fred resided in Farmingdale for 58 years before he and his wife moved to Saratoga Springs to be closer to family.

In addition to his parents, Fred was predeceased by one brother, Albert Dyson, a sister, Hazel Dyson and one grandson, Kenneth Westerberg, who died on Jan. 1, 2001. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy B. Dyson, whom he married on June 14, 1940; three daughters, Barbara (Arthur) Westerberg of Pittsburgh, PA, Jo-Ellen (Ronald) Martino of Geneva, NY, Juliette (Kurt) Swartz of Ballston Lake, NY; one son; Robert (Joanne) Dyson of Wappinger Falls, NY; five grandsons, Karl Westerberg, Peter (Pamela) Dyson, Michael Martino, Michael and Jeffery Swartz; four granddaughters, Jenny and Amy Martino, Pamela (Joseph) Tumminello and Jacqueline Dyson. Also several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes. A memorial service was conducted on Oct. 27 in the Saratoga Room at Woodlawn Commons. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made in Fred's name to the Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society, PO Box 500, Farmingdale, NY 11735, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 290 Conklin St., Farmingdale, NY 11735 or to Bethesda Episcopal Church, 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

James W. Murphy, of Hooksett, N.H. formerly of Farmingdale, passed away on October 30, 2007. Football coach, teacher and assistant principal at Uniondale High School. Former Grand Knight Farmingdale K of C Council #2204. Husband of the late Mary. Father and father-in-law of Patricia Murphy Floyd (the late Bryan), Donna Murphy (Donald Sheehy), Colin Murphy and Theresa Murphy Sweeney (Brian). Brother of Robert. Also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held at St. Catherine's RC Church, Manchester, N.H. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Manchester. Antonio Randacciu, of Farmingdale, passed away on November 1, 2007. Husband, father and grandfather. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Arrangements were made by McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home. Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. George Zahralban, of North Massapequa, passed away on November 2, 2007. Husband of the late Antoinette. Father of Mindy, Michelle and Michael. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Arrangements were made by McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Mary Frances Dempsey, of South Farmingdale, passed away on November 2, 2007. Wife of the late George. Mother of Patricia and Michael. Sister of Frances, Pierre Jr., Paul and the late Anna. Arrangements were made by McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment Flushing Cemetery. Francis J. McKnight, of Amityville, passed away on November 2, 2007. Retired NYPD, Veteran of WWII. Husband of Ann for 67 years. Father of Dolores and Ed Thompson, brother James McKnight, FMS, Thomas and Christine McKnight, Daniel and Kim McKnight, Joan and Brian Moriarty, Francis and Terry McKnight, and Mary and Chris Kelleher. Grandfather of seventeen, great-grandfather of eight. Brother of Muriel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by McCourt & Truduen Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal RC Church, Wyandanch. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.