Dominic DeLuca, DeLuca, of Locust Valley, died on Nov. 16, 2008 at age 82. Husband of Brenda. Father of Blanche Angelo, the late David and stepfather of Frederick Lanuza. Brother of Helen Spinello, Mickey, the late Jeanette Fasano, Anthony, Moe, Ozzie Montello and Edie Dzakonski. Grandfather of Cathleen and Jennifer. Dominic was a retired employee of Grumman Aerospace for over 25 years. Visitation at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Mass at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Joseph D. Giardina, MD, of Brookville, died suddenly on Nov. 18, 2008 at age 64. He was a practicing physician in Oyster Bay for over 25 years. Husband of Lucille Taverna, MD. Father of Dan and Adam. Son of Phyllis and Salvatore "Teddy." Brother of Salvatore "Butch" and Marie Anne Giardina-Beckett (Tom). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Mass at St. Paul The Apostle RC Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations made to Mentoring Partnership of LI, 150 Motor Pky., Suite 90, Hauppauge, NY 11788 or Chaminade High School, Office of Development, 340 Jackson Ave., Mineola, NY 11501. Edward Zendle, formerly of Glen Cove, died Nov. 19, 2008 in Pompano Beach, FL. Beloved husband of Florence. Father of the late Tina Magyar, Vivian Harless (Ed), Janet Lavin (Ray). Brother of Henry Zendle, Ethel Eckstein and Edna Pearlmutter. Grandfather of Billy, John, Nathan and David. Funeral services were held at Gutterman's Funeral Home, Woodbury, on Nov. 23.

Nancy Edwards Slanetz, of Locust Valley, died peacefully at her home on Nov. 23, 2008 at the age of 80. Born on June 4, 1928 in Brooklyn, to Frances J. Edwards and Alfred C. Edwards of Sayville, she graduated valedictorian of Sayville High School and was the lead clarinet player in the school band. Subsequently, she graduated from Vassar College in 1950 with a major in political science and went on to earn a Ph.D. in political science from Columbia University in 1955. She taught political science at Bucknell University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hunter College and Barnard College prior to her marriage to Dr. Charles A. Slanetz Jr. She then dedicated herself to being a full-time mother and had four children: Alfred Edwards in 1962, Priscilla Jennings in 1964, Carolyn Abigail in 1967 and Phoebe Gillette in 1973. She was always there for her children's skating performances, school plays and athletic competitions and supported their varied career paths. Nancy served as president of the Portledge School Parents' Council and was actively involved in all aspects of Portledge School during the 1970s and 1980s, eventually becoming a member of the board of trustees in the 1980s.

In addition to being a wonderful mother, Nancy was a talented artisan. She designed and made countless knitted, needlepoint, hooked and sewn rugs, wall hangings, clothing items and dollshouses. She had a wonderful ability to blend colors and capture real scenes into works of art. She won numerous awards in local craft shows. Nancy loved to travel and visited many international destinations with her late husband and family. Annual visits to Sanibel Island, FL, were a delight for her.

Nancy was also actively involved in the local community, serving as president of Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay, from 1996 to 1999. She was clerk to the vestry of Christ Church in Oyster Bay until 2006. She was always available to volunteer her time for friends and organizations in need. Her caring demeanor and inner strength allowed all others to be secure so that they could reach their potential. Even throughout her extended battle with cancer, she was worried about friends and family and never complained or bemoaned her condition. Nancy will be missed by many friends and family. Her passing is the loss of a great woman who was the glue for so many.

Visitation was held at Dodge Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. A service to celebrate her life was held at Christ Church in Oyster Bay on Nov. 29. Following a brief reception at the Parish Hall, the interment will be at Union Cemetery in Sayville. She will rest peacefully next to her husband, Dr. Charles A. Slanetz Jr. who died in 2006. She is survived by her four children and 10 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Christ Church, 61 East Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771, Raynham Hall Museum 20 West Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771, Sayville Historical Society, The Edwards Homestead, 39 Edwards St., Sayville, NY 11782 or The Slanetz Science Foundation, 107 Ayers Rd., Locust Valley, NY 11560.

Paolo Gallo, of Glen Cove, died Nov. 24, 2008 at age 95. Husband of Maria. Father of Jerry (Giovanna), Italo (Wanda), Frank (Prudence), Mario (Mary) and the late Carmela (Bill Gregory). Brother of Antonina. Grandfather of 14. Great-grandfather of 19. Visiting at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Mass celebrated at St. Rocco RC Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Daniel P. Mooney, of Locust Valley, died on Nov. 25, 2008 at 41 years of age. Son of Harry A. and the late Angela C. Brother of Eileen (Caril) Strange, Kathleen, Michael (Elise), Patricia, Kevin (Avril) and Maureen. Uncle of Katie, Laura, Emm and Tara. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Sisters of Life, St. Paul the Apostle Convent, 586 McLean Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705 or Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, Convent of San Damiano, 1661 Haight Ave., Bronx, NY 10461. Josef F. Lowy, of Glen Cove, died on Nov. 26, 2008 at age 64. Husband of Charlotte. Father of Suzanne Ceriello (Michael) and Edward (Jennifer). Son of Herta and the late Albert. Brother of Allen. Pop-pop of Elizabeth, Joseph and Hannah. He was a former Glen Cove Rotarian, member of Glen Cove Community Scholarship and past commander of the American Legion. Arrangements were made by the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Interment Calverton VA Cemetery. Donations may be made to Community Scholarship of Glen Cove or Fragile X Foundation. Emilia Sabat, of Upper Brookville, died on Nov. 27, 2008 at age 95. Wife of the late Jose. Mother of Jose, Stella, Sr. Alba, James, George, Ines, Robert, Mary, Eddie, Louis and Gregory. Sister of Victoria, Stella, the late Maria, Carmen and Jose. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visiting was held at Dodge Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass celebrated at St. Paul The Apostle RC Church. Interment was private.

Bernard A. Sloane, of Glen Cove, died Nov. 27, 2008. He was retired from the Aetna Life Insurance Company where he had been a regional vice president and the general agent of its Manhattan Agency. Previously, he enjoyed a career as an entertainer, singing at resort hotels and night clubs in the Catskill Mountains, Lakewood, NJ, and other venues.

Mr. Sloane served as president of the New York Chapter of CLU and ChFC and was a founder and president of the New York Center for Financial Studies. He was active in the local community, holding leadership positions in Theater 2 and the Glen Cove Council for the Arts, among others. He was a regular performer in Theater 2 productions. He also was former president of North Country Reform Temple.

Mr. Sloane was committed to the extension of civil rights to all and to the promotion of international peace efforts and was active in organizations promoting those ideals.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Harriet; children, David (Barbara), Emily-Sue (Linda) and Adam (Barbara); grandchild, Aileen; sister Ann Bregman; and a large extended family. Funeral service was held Nov. 30 at the North Country Reform Temple. Arrangements through Dodge Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Donations in his memory to the temple or to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797.

Earl J. Parrott, of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 2, 2008. Father of Earl (Gail), Glen, Alan, Monique, Dean (Elizabeth) and Sean. Grandfather of 13. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove.