William A. Sproat, 73, of Stewart Manor, died on Aug. 20, 2001. Husband of Kathleen. Father of Jane (John), William J., James (Christine), Tom (Patricia), Annie (Lawrence), Margaret (John), Mary (Thomas), Elizabeth (Bill), John (Rina). Brother-in-law of Sister Jane Maria, SC. Grandfather of 19. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Floral Park. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Anne's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Hugo J. Dirks, of Melville, formerly of Garden City, died on Aug. 21, 2001. Husbandof the late Loretta. Father of Dennis, Laurette, Joseph, Regina, Maureen and Rosemary. Grandfather of 11. Arrangements were made by the Fairchild Chapel, Garden City. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne's Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the AHRC, 189 Wheatley Rd., Brookville, NY 11545.