Gardner "Chubby" Oakes, 84, died at his home on Dec. 15. He was born in North Providence, RI, on March 30, 1919, the son of Fred B. and Inez P. (Burlingame) Oakes. He graduated from Bryant College in Providence with a BA degree in accounting and finance. He served in the US Army during WWII. On Nov. 9, 1946, he married Maude Shaddock in Providence. For many years he was a banker and purchasing agent for the 1st National Bank of Glen Head in Glen Cove. The couple had moved to Potsdam in 1984.

He was a member of the NYS Bankers Association, a member of the CSEA, the Bryant and Stratton College Alumni Association, the NRA and Colby College Cappa Delta Rho Fraternity.

Two daughters, Anna Gail Oakes of Hermon, Anita Gwynne Oakes of Owls Head, NY, a son and daughter-in-law, Arnold Gary Oakes (Maryann) of Bombay, NY, survive Mr. Oakes. There are five grandchildren, Daniel Smith of Hermon, Austin Smith of Bruce, FL, Gary M., Jessica and Gregory Oakes, all of Bombay.

Arrangements were made by the Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, NY. His body has been donated to science.

Vito A. Milanese, 56, of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 15, 2003. Husband of Antonia. Father of Vito Jr. (Suzanne), Rose Aufiero (Thomas), Nicki Tedesco (Sergio), Tony (Barbara) and David (Karen). Brother of Felicina Santoli and Angelina Santoli. Grandfather of 11. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass at St. Patrick's RC Church. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Alexandra Szykuc, of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 16, 2003. She was a charter member of the Glen Cove Women's 18 Holers. Wife of the late Edward. Mother of Cynthia Gray (William), Carol Oschman (David) and Edward (Colleen). Grandmother of Deborah Gray, Stephen Gray, David Oschman (Paula), Donna Blackmore (Jonathan), Dawn Kelly (Tim), Daniele Murdoch (Alistair), Jacqueline Wolf (John) and Thomas Szykuc. Great-grandmother of Luaranne, Morgan, Megan, Madison, Benjamin and Liam. Sister of Cecila Sokolowski (Joseph). Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at St. Hyacinth RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contribution may be made to St. Hyacinth's Building Fund, St. Hyacinth RC Church, Glen Head, NY 11545.

Helen R. Sujeski (nee Hornowski), of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 16, 2003. Wife of the late Harold W. Mother of Harold W. (Alma) and Thomas. Grandmother of Chad. Sister of Marian Meade and Edward Hornowski. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass celebrated at St. Patrick's Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

John W. Wichrowski, of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 17, 2003. He was a member of Local 282 for over 30 years. Father of Stacey Wozlonis (Rick) and John M. Grandfather of Joseph and Alyssa. Brother of Colleen, Gerard, Lynn Marie and Louise. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's RC Church. Interment Mount St. Mary's Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.

Fannie Dioguardi, of Glen Head, died on Dec. 17, 2003. Wife of the late Joseph. Aunt of Carol Ann Dellagrotta, Maria Schnaper, Virginia Fresiello and Vincent O'Neill. Great-aunt of Adrienne McGarr, Michael Schnaper and Owen Schnaper. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at St. Boniface Martyr Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be held sometime in January.

Joseph L. Stutz Jr., of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 17, 2003. Brother of Helen Bergano. Uncle of Donald Bergano. Also survived by nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass celebrated at St. Patrick's Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Alminna Valentine Wetizmann, of Bayville, died on Dec. 17, 2003 in her 96th year. Wife of the late Robert W. Mother of Robert W. Jr. (Carla). Grandmother of Keith (Robin), Elizabeth Brand (Leigh), Amy Tansill (Donald), Claudia Cook (Robert) and Bradford. Great-grandmother of 11. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Service and interment private.

Caroline W. Hagen, 73, of Bayville, died on Dec. 18, 2003. Wife of John. Mother of Linda. Sister of Carol Werner (Margaret). Also survived by one niece and two nephews. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Interment private.

Maria Veronica Ryan-Moscoso, of Sea Cliff, formerly of Queens, died on Dec. 20, 2003. Wife of John. Daughter of Miguel and Maria Elena. Granddaughter of Lucrecia Paredes. Sister of Javier and Pablo Andres. Niece of Francisco and Alicia, Anita and Julio and Margareta and Patricio. Daughter-in-law of John (Ann) and Millie. Sister-in-law of Lynn. Also survived by many cousins and a good friend, Maggie. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at St. Kevin's RC Church, Interment private.