Shirley Escudero-Murray, of Syosset, formerly of Locust Valley, died on June 15, 2003. Wife of the late Dennis B. Murray and James Escudero. Daughter of Camilla and the late Frank Papsidero. Sister of Natalie Johnson, Fran Olzaski (Russ) and Joanne Alfiero (Louis). Fiancé of John M. Curry. Aunt of Jennifer Olzaski, Jamie Jecklin, Allison, Frankie Johnson, Christopher Olzaski (Laurie) and Jeffrey Johnson. Arrangements were made by the Marcus L. Bianconi Funeral Home, Locust Valley. Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Herbert W. Surface, 74, Broadway singer, actor, community leader, of Glen Cove, died at his home in Glen Cove on June 26, 2003 from a heart attack. He was an active member in the community for well over 30 years. His commitment to the youth and arts of Glen Cove will long be remembered by the many lives he touched.

Herb was born in Roanoke, VA, and due to the Great Depression, at the age of two, his family packed all of their belongings and each other into a Model T. Ford and moved west. His family eventually settled in San Antonio, TX. Herb lived a rich childhood in Texas and while in high school was a real life cowboy working on horseback for a local ranch. He earned varsity letters in both football and basketball at Harlindale High School in San Antonio. High school was also the time Herb fully realized his passion for acting and singing.

Herb was very active in the Glee Club and all of the school's stage productions. He also represented Harlindale High as their singing cowboy. After high school Herb served his country in the Navy Reserves and attended Trinity University, as a music major, in San Antonio. He left college in the early fifties to pursue his dream of being a professional actor and singer. He moved to Dallas and appeared in various productions for Summer Stock and the Dallas State Fair. He eventually helped co-found the Dallas Music Theater.

Herb performed on Broadway for over 10 years and appeared in various shows including I Had a Ball with Buddy Hackett, Plain and Fancy and the long running My Fair Lady with Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews. It was during the production of My Fair Lady where Herb met his wife, of 40 years, Charmian. Charmian, originally from Leeds, England, was a dancer and performer in My Fair Lady. To his credit Herb Surface has performed with many noted celebrities including Debbie Reynolds, Ben Vereen, Dustin Hoffman and of course the afore mentioned Rex Harrison. He has also made several television appearances including the Ed Sullivan Show and appearsedon various recordings including the soundtrack for My Fair Lady.

Herb and Charmian moved to Glen Cove in 1963 to escape the bustle of NYC and raise a family. They raised two boys, Carl of Bayville, and Jason of Fort Collins, CO. Herb and Charmian continued to work professionally in theater. Herb appeared in various productions for the Wedgewood Dinner Theater in Glen Cove including Take Me Along, starring Ray Milland, and the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey. Herb and Charmian also became very involved in the community theater scene of LI. Herb directed and acted in many musicals for the Baldwin Players and Theater II of Glen Cove including Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma, Carousel, just to name a few.

Herb continued his passion for the arts by being very involved in Chamian's business the Dance Studio, which helped dancers of all ages pursue their dreams of dancing. The Dance Studio progressed into Charmian's Center and served the community for 22 years. Herb was well known for his tireless efforts as the lighting director and prop designer of Charmian's annual dance recitals. The recitals grew out of the small studio on Glen Cove Avenue to the auditorium of Glen Cove and North Shore High Schools. Herb also served on the board of the local dance company Dance Rouge.

In addition to the arts Herb is well remembered for his commitment to the youth of Glen Cove. He served as scoutmaster for Troop 184 from 1978 -1981. He was also very involved with the Glen Cove Jr. Soccer League. He coached both intramural and competitive traveling teams for over 15 years and served on the league's board of directors for 13 years. He was a licensed referee and coach and continued to be active with the league long after his own children stopped playing. Herb's devotion to the youth and arts earned him an official citation from Mayor Donald P. De Riggi in 1989. The citation recognizes Herb's passion for the arts and his unwavering commitment to the youth of Glen Cove.

Herb lived a very full and rich life. He pursued his passions and fulfilled his dream of acting and singing on Broadway. He will always be remembered for his witty humor, warm smile and gentle nature. He was often turned to for advice and considered a genuine source of wisdom. As longtime friend Damon Tillman put it, "Herbie didn't speak much but when he did speak we all listened."

Herb is survived by his wife of 40 years and children as well as brother Harry of Vancouver, WA. Interment services were held at the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove, on July 1.

Michael G. Georgiadis, 66, of Glen Cove, died on June 30, 2003. He was director of engineering of Liberty Maritime Corporation and highly respected in the marine industry. Husband of Arlene. Father of Helina Dredia, William, Michael Klink, Brena Cropper and Margaret DeRosa. Grandfather of 12. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Service at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Resurrection. Donations in memory of Michael Georgiadis, c/o SUNY Maritime College Maritime Scholarship Fund, 6 Pennyfield Ave., Bronx, NY 10465. Marie V. Borrie, 79, of Glen Cove, formerly of Brookville, died on July 1, 2003. Wife of the late John H. Mother of Deanne, John, Lynne, Douglas (Lisa), Keith (Nancy) and Pamela (Gregory Hazel). Grandmother of Evan and Amanda. Arrangements were made by Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Service at St. Paul's Church. Donations in memory of Marie may be made to St. Paul's Church, 28 Highland Rd., Glen Cove, NY 11542 or to North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050.

Robert W. Henken, 55, of Bayville, died on July 2, 2003. He served in the county and state court systems for more than 30 years. He began his career as a uniformed court officer and retired in 2002 as the Deputy Chief Clerk of the NC District Court. He was simultaneously the Commissioner of Civil Arbitration for NC.

Among his many achievements was the 1988 consolidation of the district court which had previously been in disjointed locations. Another was the creation of the NC Bureau of Adjudication which enabled the county's citizens to have appellate rights. These were two landmark events in NC's judicial processes. Mr. Henken also retired with 21 years as the Chief Legal Clerk of the Army's 301st Support Group. He served on the Zoning Board of Appeals in the Village of Bayville and is a former commander of Robert H. Spittel American Legion Post 1285 of Bayville.

Mr. Henken was raised in Hempstead, graduated from Nassau Community College and resided in Bayville for 32 years with his wife Helene (nee Gore), son Lawrence and daughter Rebecca. Son of Ethel and the late Stanley S. Brother of Andrew and David. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relations. The lifelong Nassau County resident loved reading, outdoor activity and hosting friends for barbeques and event. He was a generous family man, accomplished public servant and a good neighbor to all.

Arrangements were made by Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Service and interment private. Donations may be made in Robert's name to your favorite charity.

Joseph Veroxie, a lifelong resident of Glen Cove, passed away on July 3, 2003. Beloved husband of Josephine for almost 65 years. Father of Joseph (JoAnne), William (the late Christine) and Jane Nyquist (Peter). Proud grandfather of Jaclyn, Steven, Mary Frances and Kathryn. Brother of Helen Gumbrecht and brother-in-law of Helen Veroxie. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at St. Hyacinth's Church.

Robert J. Wansor, 77, of Norwich, died on July 3, 2003 at his home. Bob was born Nov. 1, 1925 in Sea Cliff, the son of George and Teresa (Cotter) Wansor. He grew up in Sea Cliff and Glen Cove and attended Glen Cove High School. Eventually settling in Levittown, he was employed by the LI Lighting Company in Hicksville in their Customer Relations Dept., from which he retired. Bob moved to Norwich in 1999 to be closer to his son Robert and his family. A lover of the outdoors, he could be seen on his lawn tractor at any given time, and enjoyed caring for his son's lawn as well as his own. He certainly became a familiar face to all who went by or visited.

Bob is survived by his sons, Dr. Robert E. Wansor and his wife Dr. Johanna Moses of Norwich and Patrick J. Wansor and his wife Kathryn of Center Conway, NH; and his grandchildren, Jacob, Patrick, Katherine, Alexa Lee and Margaret Mary. Also surviving are his sister, Joan Seaman; his brothers, William Wansor, George Wansor and Frank Wansor, along with nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Ann Wansor and his sister, Gertrude Wansor.

Arrangements were made by the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich. Services and interment private.

Dorothy Reed Granger, longtime resident of Glen Cove and beloved matriarch of the well-known Granger family, died on July 4 at her home in Sag Harbor after waging a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer since December, 2002. She was 84 years old, and family and friends were with her when she passed.

The child of Dorothy Tyree Reed and Albert Reed, Dr. Granger was a 1946 graduate of the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, making her the first African-American to graduate from the school with a certificate in orthodontics. She was following in the footsteps of her father, the first African-American dentist on Long Island to have a full-time practice. Her attraction to the field of dentistry extended beyond the clinical to the romantic, and she married dental student Richard Granger in 1942. The two had been childhood friends who met up again in dental school. Her husband of 47 years died in 1989.

Dr. Granger was recognized for her participation in many professional and civic organizations, another asset she inherited from her parents; her mother was the first president of the Glen Cove chapter of the NAACP. Dr. Granger served as chair of the Glen Cove Library Board for 20 years and belonged to the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists and the New York Smart Set.

Dr. Granger is survived by her four children: Augustus, Tod, Beverly and Albert. Both Albert and Beverly are residents of Glen Cove; Albert, an endodontist, is a Glen Cove City Councilman and Beverly has a family dental practice. Ten grandchildren and many nephews and nieces also survive her.

Funeral services were held in Sag Harbor. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations in Dr. Granger's memory be sent to the Glen Cove Community Scholarship Fund, 20 Stuart Drive East, Glen Cove NY 11542.

The City of Glen Cove acknowledges with sadness the death of City Assessor Randolph Austin, known by all as Randy, who died this week at the age of 60 after a seven month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mr. Austin had worked for the city for more than seven years and was appointed city assessor in April 2000. He is survived by his wife, Natheley McElrath-Austin and a daughter, Randi, who lives in Richmond, VA.

Glen Cove City Comptroller Vincent Suozzi said, "I knew Mr. Austin to be a very intelligent and articulate person, very unique in that he did his work promptly and properly. He was a quiet man, tops in his field of assessing properties. We all felt bad knowing he continued to work through his illness, and we mourn his passing."

The Record Pilot has received word that on Saturday, July 12 friends of Mr. Austin will gather at J.D. Gates on School Street to celebrate his life.