Joseph F. Allen, formerly of Floral Park, died on July 18, 2005. Husband of the late Mae. Father of Virginia Dyrsen and Thomas Allen. Father-in-law of Christina. Grandfather of Heather, Kerry, Lucy and Julia. Great-grandfather of James, Genevieve and Gregory. Brother of Jean Sohl. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Floral Park. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Victory RC Church. Interment Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797.