Obituary - Margaret C. Baerst

Margaret C. Baerst (nee Coughlan), age 93, formerly of Farmingdale, died on Aug. 7 in Albuquerque, NM. Peggy, as she was known, met Frank Baerst at the Young People’s Club of St. Kilian’s Parish and later married there. In 1964, they relocated to White Sands, NM, with the Grumman Aircraft LEM Project.

Obituary - Edward J. Forker Jr

Edward J. Forker Jr., 85, longtime resident of Farmingdale and dedicated usher at St. Kilian Church passed away July 30, 2009. Husband of Mary Ann. Father of Maureen Labuda, Edward III, Kathleen, Patricia Aronoff and Kevin. Brother of Paul, Catherine Lynch, Joan Curran and Sr. Theresa Forker, O.P. Grandfather of Peter, Scott, Kate, Michael, Daniel and Anna. WWII U.S. Navy veteran. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held Aug. 1 at St. Kilian RC Church with interment following at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Obituary - Teresa Granberg

Teresa Granberg, 82, of Bethpage, passed away July 28, 2009. Wife of 61 years to Francis. Mother of Alfred (Mary Ellen), Patricia Hayes (late Stephen) and William (Lourdes). Grandmother of Allison, Dean, Steven, Michele, Halsey and Christian. Sister of Violet DelGaudio (late Daniel) and predeceased by brothers, Julio Alvarez (Dorothy) and Manuel Alvarez. Aunt of 10 nieces and nephews. An avid bowler, Teresa enjoyed crocheting blankets which she gave as gifts and donations to charities. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held July 31, 2009 at St. Martin of Tours RC Church with interment following at the United Methodist Church of Bethpage Cemetery. Donations in Teresa’s name may be sent to the American Diabetes Association (P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312).

 

Obituary - Evelyn Brokate

Evelyn Brokate, 90, of South Farmingdale, passed away July 25, 2009. Mother of Patricia Antonacci. Grandmother of Edward, Andrea Yaeger, Tina Dobush, Ariana, Madison, Anthony and 15 great-grandchildren. Sister of Marjorie Mead. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. A religious service was held at the funeral home with Pastor Julia Yim presiding. Interment took place at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Obituary - Catherine V. Alopari

Catherine V. Alopari, of Farmingdale, passed away July 24, 2009. Wife of the late Salvatore. Mother of Jerry and the late Joann. Also survived by her niece Susan Gugliano; sister Lee Barber; sister-in-law Josephine and grandson Benjamin. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held July 30, 2009 at Our lady of Lourdes RC Church with interment following at St. John’s Cemetery.

 

Obituary - Thomas Hubbard

Thomas Hubbard, of Frederick, MD, died on July 20, 2009 after a short illness. He was a native of Farmingdale and graduated from Friends Academy in 1963. He served in Vietnam from 1967-68. He was trained as an Army specialist in cryptography. Later he earned his degree at Towson University, MD. He worked over 20 years for London Fog as a computer specialist and most recently in the healthcare provider industry. He is survived by his wife Julia; his children, Graham (Maryland) and Jennifer Hubbard (Vermont); and grandchildren, Ian and Tyler (Maryland). Son of Jean and the late Andre Hubbard. Brother of Alan (New Jersey), David (New York) and Nathaniel (New York). Memorial service to be held at Bethpage Friends Meeting House, Farmingdale, at 3 p.m. on Aug. 15.

Obituary - Grazia Carolini

Crazia Carolini, of Farmingdale, died on July 25, 2009. Wife of Vincenzo. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Entombment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale.

 

Obituary - Patsy J. Itoscia

Patsy J. Itoscia, of Farmingdale, died on July 25, 2009. Husband of the late Ida. Father of Robert, Patricia and the late Joseph. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale.

 

Obituary - Emily Glasson

Emily Glasson, of Elmont, born Jan. 6, 1910, died on July 25, 2009. Wife of the late Edward. Mother of Frances, Elaine, Ann, Linda, the late Edward Jr. and the late Dorothy. Grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and great-great-great-grandmother. Religious service was held at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Cremation was private.

 

Obituary - Ronald A. Andersen

Ronald A. Andersen, of Bethpage, died on July 25, 2009. Husband of Maura. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral Mass was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Bethpage. Cremation private. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale.