James W. Bryne, Ph.D., of Garden City, died on Dec. 19, 2002. He was a professor of philosophy at St. John's University for over 50 years. Husband of the late Miriam Kenney Byrne. Son of the late James and the late Theresa Mulvey. Brother of Winifred FitzPatrick, Catherine Gerahty, Richard, the late Frank and the late Joseph. Uncle of Jim. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements were made by the Fairchild Chapel, Garden City. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's RC Church. John D. Musante Jr., of Stewart Manor, died on Dec. 20, 2002. Husband of Elizabeth. Father of Beth and Jerry Kilcullen. Grandfather of Betsey and J.P. Brother of Marion L. Musante and Eleanor Nobiletti. Arrangements were made by the Fairchild Chapel, Garden City. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne's RC Church. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Joseph Puk Sr., of Garden City, died on Dec. 20, 2002. Husband of the late Sophie. Father of Jo Ann (Dennis), John (Christine), Richard and Joseph Jr. (Elizabeth). Grandfather of Sarah, Emily, Jessica, Jonathan, Michelle and Jennifer. Arrangements were made by the Fairchild Chapel, Garden City. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne's Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Frank E. Blekicki, 75, of Garden City, died on Dec. 20, 2002. Husband of the late Janet. Father of Linda and Rob Vaccariello, Judith and Manny Amenta and Kenneth F. and Nancy Blekicki. Grandfather of Kerri, John, Brian and Kevin. Brother of William Bleckicki. Arrangements were made by the New Hyde Park Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.