Elmer W. Odell, of Garden City, died on Feb. 20, 2000. He served during WWII in the European Theater as a P-51 Mustang pilot. Husband of Virginia. Father and father-in-law of John Odell and Gloria Kemp, Janet and James Redmond and the late Mary Ann. Brother of Evelyn Johnson. Grandfather of nine. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's RC Church. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 99 South St., Patchogue, NY 11772.