In Memoriam - Andrew A. Capobianco

"Dad" - "Andy"

Nov. 1, 1927 - Sept. 4, 1997

It has now been six years since the greatest person on Earth passed away. You are the best of the best. You will always be my best friend forever. Love, your son Angelo.

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Charles P. "Bud" Smith

Charles P. "Bud" Smith, of Safety Harbor, FL, and longtime resident of Locust Valley, passed away at home on Aug. 14, 2003, with his family at his side. He was the beloved husband for 52 years of Helen (nee Hoptar). Loving dad of Karen and Bruce Bernard of Odessa, FL, Susan and Bob Lazzaro of Phoenix, MD and Debbie and Randy Shannon of Safety Harbor. Proud and adored "pop" of Bryan, Bruce, Alyson, Jenna and Jayson. He is also survived by his loving nieces, nephews and many friends.

A WWII Navy veteran, he served on the USS Astabula in the Pacific. A past assistant chief of the Locust Valley Fire Dept., he proudly served the community for over two decades as a member of the Hook and Ladder Company and until his death was a member of the Locust Valley Firemen's Exempt Association.

"Bud," as his family and friends knew him, moved to Safety Harbor in 1980. He retired from the Dunedin Police Dept. in 1989, where he was employed as senior communications dispatcher. Upon his retirement he enjoyed traveling and cruising with his wife and basking in the Florida sunshine. An avid sports fan, his dream was fulfilled when he watched "his" Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the Super Bowl this year. On July 5, 2003, he celebrated his 80th birthday with a gala celebration at his home attended by many family and friends, both near and far. His memorial service was held on Aug. 16, followed by burial in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Safety Harbor.

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Edward W. Tooher

Edward W. Tooher, of Glen Head, died on Aug. 25, 2003. Husband of the late Dorothy (nee Roche). Father of Mark E. and Pat Weiss of Massapequa, Kate and Rudy Carrano of Ossining, NY, and Paul and Julie of Norcross, GA. Grandfather of Erin, Patrick, Peter, Jen, Kate and Meghan. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at St. Boniface Martyr Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Regis High School, 55 E. 84th St., New York, NY 10028-0884.

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Margaret Ellen Taylor

Margaret Ellen Taylor, of Hempstead, formerly of Glen Cove, died on Aug. 26, 2003. Margaret was born on Oct. 12, 1924 in Nassau Hospital, Mineola, to the late Theresa Taylor. Her mother and grandmother, Maggie Taylor, raised Margaret in Glen Cove where she lived most of her life. As a young girl, she was an active member of the First Baptist Church where she played the piano on many a Sunday. Margaret graduated from Glen Cove High School in 1945 and two years later she wed the late Lloyd Simpson, also of Glen Cove. Margaret is survived by two sons, Lloyd Edward Simpson of Ashland, MA, and Kenneth Eugene Simpson Sr. of Uniondale. Also her uncle, Arthur Taylor of Glen Cove; sister Carol Brennan of New Jersey; daughter-in-law Donna; eight grandchildren, Terry, Morgan, Kenneth Jr., Keith, Tyrone, Kyle, Troy and Taylor; eight great-grandchildren, Danny, Courtney, Terry Jr., Keionna, Kaleal, Liss'ney, Jared and Keith Jr.; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and friends. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Interment Roslyn Cemetery.

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Virginia Papasidero

Virginia Papasidero, 58, of Glen Cove, died suddenly of Aug. 31, 2003. Wife of Vincenzo. Mother of Salvatore and Massimo. Sister of Giuseppe Gallizzi and Antonio Gallizzi. Also survived by many other relations. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass at the Church of St. Rocco. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery.