Father Emmanuel J. Gratsias, 66, died at home on Oct. 16, 2007 of pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Alexandra, devoted sons John and Alexander, a sister, Zoe, and many loving parishioners, relatives and friends in the United States and Greece.

The wake will be held at the Church, 1400 Cedar Swamp Road, Brookville, on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. and will be followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Locust Valley Cemetery, Ryefield Road, Locust Valley. Funeral arrangements were made by Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection Bell Tower Fund.

James L. Holland, of Urbana, IL, died on Sept. 30, 2007 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born on Aug. 23, 1950 in Glen Cove, the son of Robert T. and Jean Rowland Holland. He was a member of the H.O.G, Joliet, IL, anD Fox Valley, IL, chapters, Joliet Breakfast Club and Harley Davison life member of Kenosha, WI, chapter. Mr. Holland was a financial advisor for Carle Foundation Hospital.

He is survived by four sisters, Janet Aldert of Hyannis, MA, Carol Long of Louisville, CO, Patricia Post of Bedminster, NJ, and Barbara Swan of Medway, MA; his aunt Elizabeth Rowland of Lawrenceville, NJ; nine nieces and nephews; his second family, Tom and Val Tacey and their family. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved dog Mongo.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Chicago and Apex, CO. Memorials may be made to the Carle Development Foundation/Echo Program, 611 W. Park St., Urbana, IL 61801. Condolences may be offered at renner-wikoffchapel.com.

Michael Schiraldi III, formerly of Locust Valley and Bayville, died on October 6, 2007 at age 64. Former proprietor of Birch Hill Liquors. Son of Michael Jr. and the late Margaret. Nephew of William (Barbara), the late Theresa and John. Visitation at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Mass held at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

Jean Mae Halir Cryan, age 89, died peacefully at Gladeview Healthcare Center on Oct. 7, 2007. She was born Feb. 27, 1918 at Carney's Point, NJ. She was the daughter of Mary Louise Maas and Charles Alair Halir. Jean is survived by her two sons and daughters-in law, Steven and Lauren of Old Saybrook and Gary and Debbie of Lakewood, CO; her grandchildren, Haily of Old Saybrook and Georgia and James of Colorado; and her great-grandson Ayden. She is also survived by her nephews, nieces and their families. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Cornelius Vincent, her brother Howard and her parents.

Jean was a devoted mother and homemaker. She was an avid crafter who participated in outdoor art shows as she raised her children in Glen Head. One of her favorite activities was the yearly baking of hundreds of Christmas cookies, which were sought after by all of her friends, family and neighbors.

Jean and her husband enjoyed golfing for many years and many wonderful trips to Bermuda. She deeply valued her friends and was a proud member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

Always cheerful and smiling, Jean touched everyone who met her with her positive attitude. Jean spent the last nine years living in Westbrook at Tidelawn Manor.

A memorial service will be held on Oct. 27 at 11:30 at the Congregational Church on Main Street in Old Saybrook.

Scott Phillips died on Oct. 8, 2007. Son of Beverley and the late Drew. Brother of Susan and Sean. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Interment private. Marie Hicks Crowe, of Glen Cove, died on Oct. 8, 2007 at age 83. Wife of the late Ollie J. Mother of Ramona, Dorian, Laura, Tracy and Jennifer. Sister of Adelaide, Charles, Fred, Robert, Hank, David, Janet, Thomas, Peter, the late Howell and John. Grandmother of Amber, Hailey and Wesley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Reposed at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. Donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter: 3281 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite E-13 Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. Mona Murphy (nee Kinsella), of Bayville and Dublin, Ireland, died on Oct. 10, 2007. Wife of the late Joseph. Mother of Joseph S. Murphy (Isabel, Monica Orr (Alan) and Patricia (Stanley). Grandmother of Stephen, Sean, David and Lisa. Great-grandmother of Seamus and nani to Erina, Patrick and Ryan. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Brigid's RC Chruch. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Old Westbury Gardens where Mona spent many joyous years with the flowers and her friends.

Well known businessman and entrepreneur Nicholas J. Breglio, of Glen Head, age 85, founder of Breglio School Supplies, one of the largest independent school supply businesses in the country, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2007 after a brief illness. Born on New York's Lower East Side in 1922, Mr. Breglio's life was very much one of inspiration, and an indication of all that is possible through hard work, dedication and perseverance.

Mr. Breglio was well known to educators throughout the region for the business he founded in his basement in 1962. From these modest beginnings, the business flourished and soon moved to a retail location in Rosedale, and then to its well known location on Springfield Boulevard in Queens Village, where it became a favorite of teachers everywhere.

Business success is of course a great achievement under any circumstances, but what made this remarkable was Mr. Breglio's ability to overcome the obstacle of having never had the opportunity to complete high school. At age 16, he was forced to leave school in order to care for his ailing father and provide for his family. Despite the lack of formal education, he was able to create and implement a business model using floor marketing techniques and other systems that would set the standards for an industry.

Mr. Breglio's life was hardly all about his work. A dedicated family man, his home was a constant open door and surrounded by family. He took great pride in many of life's simple pleasures, but as usual, his natural talents and creative mind made things, such as a garden, become beautiful works of art with ponds and waterfalls, complete with outdoor trains to bring smiles to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

With great sadness Mr. Breglio mourned the loss of his daughter, Barbara Giovinco, on Aug. 27, 2007. Mr. Breglio is survived by his wife of 56 years, Josephine, affectionately known to all as "Jo"; his two daughters, Cathy Malvino (Robert) and Elaine Hallett (William). Brother of Marie Maietta, Anna D'Argenio and the late Cetta Valentino. Grandfather of Richard, Gregory, Douglas, Cristina, Nicole, Jaqueline, Heather and William. Great-grandfather of Brianna, Brooke and Robert. His legacy of kindness, fairness, and generosity lives on in each of them.

Arrangements were made by the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Mass at St. Patrick's RC Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Donations may be made to Dominican Sisters of Amityville, 555 Albany Ave. Amityville, NY 11701.

Angelo W. Paulis, of Sea Cliff, died on Oct. 14, 2007. Husband of Mary M. Father of Alicia (Thomas) Hallinan and Mark (Elissa) Paulis. Grandfather of Meghan, Molly, Kelcey and Thomas. Brother of Ann Basdvanos and Noah Paulis. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Resurrection. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Ann M. Novakoski (nee Hurley) beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on Oct. 14, 2007. Ann is survived by her children Joan Davenport, Mary Ann Graffagnino and Leo Novakoski; her grandchildren, Justin and Adrian Davenport and Ilana, Ely and Allegra Novakoski; her sisters Eileen Hurley and Theresa Galvin and brothers James Hurley and Monsignor Daniel Hurley. Ann's journey in life began in Glen Cove in 1925. She attended St. Dominic's grammar and high school and St. John's University where she received a Bachelors degree in Pharmacy. Ann was wed to her dear Leo on April 26, 1952. Sadly, Ann was widowed three short years later. Ann continued to work as a pharmacist, first at Silver Lake Pharmacy in Roslyn, then at Glen Cove Community Hospital, while raising her three children. She received a masters degree in pharmacy from St. John's in 1972. Ann's employment at Glen Cove Hospital began in July 1963. She was appointed Director of Pharmacy January 1972 and retired in November 1989 after 26 years of happy and loyal service. Ann was a founder of the Long Island Society of Pharmacy and a member of several pharmacy societies. Once retired, Ann volunteered at Planting Fields Arboretum as a guide and at AHRC with her therapy dog Mandy. In 2001 she relocated to Benson, AZ, to be closer to her daughters and son. Visiting Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Roslyn. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, make donations to St. Mary's Human Concerns or AHRC (Assoc. for Helping Retarded Children, 189 Wheatley Rd., Brookville, NY 11545 Attn: Community Resources. Catherine M. Martone, of Glen Cove, died on Oct. 15, 2007 at age 93. Sister of Louise Peluso (the late Rudy), Lorenzo (Terri), Andrew (Joan), John, the late Nicholas (Laura), the late Percy (Mary) and the late Philip (the late Noreen). Also survived by many devoted nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Mass St. Boniface RC Church, Sea Cliff, Thursday 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.