Jennie Ceriello (nee DeAngelis), formerly of Glen Cove, died on April 20, 2003. She is survived by her daughter Michelle Martinez and son-in-law Tony; sisters Ana Augone, Margaret Rinaldi and Elizabeth Marrone; grandsons, Robert (Paola), Daniel (Janice) and Fred Damiano; great-grandchildren, Robert Jr., Joseph and Kristen. Mass was held on April 26 at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Prominent Port Washington attorney Donald A. Capobianco, 78, a real estate lawyer and developer for over 50 years on LI, died on April 21, 2003, following a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Capobianco, who lived in Flower Hill and had resided in the Port Washington area since 1957, was best known locally for pioneering the redevelopment of the vast sand pits along West Shore Drive.

Born in Brookville in 1924, Capobianco attended Glen Cove High and Western Maryland College. He received his LLB from Brooklyn Law in 1949. He first practiced in the firm of Dowsey, Capobianco & Dowsey in Manhasset, then opened offices in Mineola, Syosset and Carle Place before establishing his familiar practice on Port Washington Blvd. in 1975.

With his late partner Nelson Meadows, he developed the Highfield area along Bogart Ave. in the mid-1950s. Over the course of the next 40 years, he was instrumental in the zoning and construction of numerous residential and commercial properties throughout Nassau and Suffolk. He was also a partner in the landmark old Garden City Hotel.

In 1978, Capobianco crafted the rezoning for the excavated sand pit operations bordering Hempstead Harbor. His long struggle to implement these changes resulted in the vast mixed-use redevelopment that has revitalized the scarred terrain left from the abandoned mining operations.

Capobianco was an avid golfer and member of North Hempstead Country Club. He was also past president of the Harbor Acres Neighborhood Association and the Windham Mountain Homeowers Association, and a former director of LILCO. He was active for many years in both the Elks and Knights of Columbus, and was a parishioner at St. Peter's.

Capobianco married the former Terry Ressa in 1955. In addition to his wife, he is survived by son Marc Capobianco, daughters Gail Caldaro, Karen Miller and Jill Capobianco, and four grandchildren.

Frank Slezak, formerly of Glen Cove, died on April 21, 2003. He was a big brother and a loyal and true friend to many. Father of Steven. Brother of Vivian Pollack. Uncle of Martin Pollack and the late Rhonda Pollack Turner. Great-uncle of George, Adam, Benjamin and Eve Pollack. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Memorial gathering at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to Splashes of Hope or a children's charity of your choice.

Thomas "TC" Cunningham, of Glen Head, died on April 22, 2003. He was a US Navy veteran. Brother of Frances Cocks (the late Joseph), Marie Mernin (John), Joseph (Pat), Ellen Glozek (Edward) and Robert (Ann). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Religious services were held at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to your favorite charity.

Charles H. Simons Jr., 82, formerly of Locust Valley, died on April 22, 2003. A US Army Air Corps veteran, he was based with the Eighth Air Force in England as an armorer-gunner with the rank of technical sergeant on a B-17 Flying Fortress with 25 missions to his credit. Mr. Simons won the Air Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Good Conduct Medal. Prior to entering the Army he was a chauffeur after attending Oyster Bay High School. He drove for private persons and then was with the Bohack Company. Father of Butch (Linda), Fred (Michele), Ann Skoczdopole (John), Bill (Dorothy), Emily Collins (John), Florence Taylor (Chris), Eddie (Kim) and the late Pamela. Brother of Mary Dieterle (Harold), the late John, William and Robert. Grandfather of 16. Great-grandfather of one. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Prayer service at the funeral home. Interment Calverton VA Cemetery.

Arthur F. Gumbrecht, of Glen Cove, died on April 23, 2003. He was a WWII Army veteran. Arthur was an amateur artist who delighted those he loved with gifts of his paintings. Husband of Helen (nee Veroxie). Father of Diana Hyatt (Robert), Daniel (Enriqueta), Ronald (Noree) and Thomas (Mary). Grandfather of 11. Great-grandfather of seven. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at St. Hyacinth Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hospice Care Network, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590.

Robert H. Simm, of Glen Head, died on April 24, 2003, at the age of 88. He was a lieutenant with the Army Air Corps during WWII. He sang in the church choir, the SPEBSQA and with the LI and Port Singers. He worked with the Glen Head Post Office, the First National Bank of LI and was the former leader of the 4H. Husband, father and grandfather. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. A memorial service will be held on May 10 at 2 p.m. at the Brookville Reformed Church.

John P. Martignetti Jr., of Glen Cove, died on April 26, 2003. John did volunteer work for the Glen Cove Fire Dept. and was a member of the Sea Cliff Gospel Chapel. Son of John and Florence (nee Chebuske). Brother of George (Jane). Uncle of George Jr., Christine, Anthony and Michael. Religious services were held at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove, with Rev. David Collins officiating. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Glen Cove Fire Dept.

Antoinette Rossetti (nee Famigletti), of Glen Cove, died on April 26, 2003. Wife of the late Jerry. Mother of Geri Rinschler (Gordon). Sister of Marguerite Siniscalchi, Elizabeth O'Duden, Thomas Famigletti, the late Louise Campanella, Eleanor Cunill, James and Angelo Famigletti. Grandmother of Lisa and Susan. Great-grandmother of Emily. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.