Christopher Gonzalez, of Glen Cove, died on Sept. 5, 2007. Husband of Marie. Father of JoAnn, Darlene, Chrissy, Yvette, Yolanda, Chris Jr. and father-in-law of Lester. Brother of Lillian, Dora and Manny. Grandfather and great-grandfather. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Religious service at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Birgit Melissen. of Glenwood Landing, died on Sept. 5, 2007. Daughter of the late Gertrud and the late Karl Melissen. Sister of Karl (Sandi) Melissen. Aunt of Jessica and Karl Melissen. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral service held at the funeral home. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to ASCIA, P.O. Box 313, Deer Park, NY 11729.
Janina Zawada, longtime resident of Glen Cove, died on Sept. 6, 2007 at age 81. Wife of the late Franciszek. Mother of Danuta Dolan (Brian) of Bayville, and Helen Moller (James). Grandmother of five. Great-grandmother of two. Visitation held at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Mass held at St. Hyacinth RC Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.
Florence M. Lesko, of Flushing, died on Sept. 7, 2007 at age 79. Wife of the late Joseph. Mother of Vicki Bialer (Robert) (of Glen Cove), John (Linda) and the late Barbara Nemec (Ralf). Sister of the late Eugene Kuplicki. Grandmother of Melissa, Jaclyn and John. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Mass at St. Nicholas of Tolentine RC Church, Jamaica. Interment Mount St. Mary Cemetery.
Stanley Kluba, of Glen Cove, died on Sept. 9, 2007. Father of Steven and Regina. Brother of Theresa Vetrone. Grandfather of Nelson and Emily. Arrangements were made by McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Hyacinth.
George J. Ricco, of Glen Cove, died on Sept. 11, 2007. He was an Army veteran. Son of the late Herbert and Louise. Brother of Millicent (Fred) Barwick, Salvatore and Herbert. The family will receive friends Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen St., Glen Cove. Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.