Obituary: Christina M. Fariello

Christina M. Fariello, 42, of Bethpage, died unexpectedly on Jan. 21, 2012. Companion of Jason Imhoff. Daughter of Phyllis and the late Thomas Fariello Sr. Sister of Linda Driscoll (Rich), Catherine Rivera (Tony), Thomas Fariello Jr. (Suzanne), Denise Krute (Walter) and Michael Fariello (Barbara). “Zizi” to eight nieces and nephews. Survived also by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held Jan. 25 at St. Martin of Tours RC Church with interment at Holy Rood Cemetery.

 

Obituary: Grace L. Villanti

Grace L. Villanti, of Farmingdale, passed away on Jan. 25, 2012. Sister of Vincent. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Arrangements entrusted to the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Obituary: Kathleen I. Korchowsky

Kathleen I. Korchowsky (nee Dore), born 1928 in Finstock, England, she had resided for many years in Farmingdale. She passed away Jan. 24, 2012 reuniting with her husband of 60 years,William, who passed away Sept. 27, 2011. Mother of Susan Bower of Colorado and Jean Mendolia of Florida. Grandmother of Andrew W. Bower. Predeceased by her brother William Dore. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Memorial Mass was held Jan. 28 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Private cremation was entrusted to the funeral home.

Obituary: Joseph A. Ficarra

Joseph A. Ficarra, 74, of Farmingdale, passed away Jan. 25, 2012. Husband of Lorraine. Father of Mark, Jodie, Lori, Gena and Paul. Grandfather of 11. Predeceased by his brother Frank “Junie.” Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Memorial visitation and prayer service were held Jan. 28 at the funeral home.

 

Obituary: Marie Taormina

Marie Taormina, of Farmingdale, passed away on Jan. 22, 2012. Wife of the late Matteo. Mother and mother-in-law of Anna Marie and Michael Lange, Vivian and John D’Amore, Betty Ann and Ronald Masciana and Thomas and Cindy. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Sister of Frank. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

 

Obituary: Angela Contorno

Angela Contorno, of South Farmingdale, passed away on Jan. 19, 2012. Wife of the late Philip. Mother of Grace Santa Maria, Philip, Catherine D’Ambra and Angela Rottkamp. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

 

Obituary: Edward F. Bosy

Edward F. Bosy, of Bethpage, passed away on Jan. 18, 2012. Husband of Barbara. Father and father-in-law of Jeff and Rene. Brother of Brian. Uncle of Brendan and Lisa. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Obituary: George Potere

George Potere, 88, of Melville, passed away Jan. 16, 2012. Husband of 47 years to Bernice. Father of Regina Schuler (Jimmy) and Judy Bonsignore (Frank). Poppy of Michael, Allison and Ryan Schuler, and Alex and Mackenzie Bonsignore. Brother of Joseph, Susan Mulvey, Jeanne Sepersky, Jack and predeceased by Carl, Gloria Dutour and Carol Gaeta. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. A prayer service was held at the funeral home Jan. 20 with interment at Melville Cemetery.

 

Obituary: Frank R. Santasier

Frank R. Santasier, of Farmingdale, passed away on Jan. 17, 2012. Husband of Marie. Father of John (Loretta), Paul (Maria) and Anita (Vincent). Grandpa of Stephanie, Nicholas, Justin, Daniel, Kristan and Luke. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Breast Cancer Association.

Obituary: Mary R. Waechtler

Mary R. Waechtler, longtime Bethpage resident, passed away Jan. 11, 2012, five days after her 90th birthday. Wife of the late James. Mother of James (Cynthia), Lyn Drew (Vincent), Joyce Brandine (Joseph) Mary-Jo Migliorini (Robert) and Joanne Barsaleau (Dean). Sister of Gertrude Bush. Survived by 13 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held Jan. 17 at St. Martin of Tours RC Church with interment at St. Charles Cemetery.