Obituary: Dennis S. Hopkins

Dennis S. Hopkins of Glen Cove died on April 24, 2013. Age 64. Husband of Clara. Father of Dennis (Carmelina) and Jason. Brother of Gary (Susie), Tracy (Craig), Celeste, the Late Donald and Denise. Grandfather of Denaisia, Naisia, Keandre and Keana. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Service conducted by Rev. Roger Williams under the supervision of Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Burial at Calverton VA Cemetery. 

Obituary: Emily H. Chu

Emily H. Chu of Glen Cove died on April 16, 2013. Age 13. Daughter of Kristine and Ricky, Sister of Sophia and Olivia. Granddaughter of Joe and Po Chin, Kit Koi and Suey Chu. Niece of Kevin (Cindy), Kathy (Frank) and Jenny (Charles). Cousin of T.J., Ryan, William and Lila. Emily was an extraordinary girl of many talents. She loved singing, playing the flute and drawing anime. She was an amazing athlete, excelling in bicycling, swimming and running. She will be missed by all. Visitation was held at the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Burial at Locust Valley Cemetery. Donations may be made to Nicholas Pedone Neuroblastoma and Hope for Humanity. 

Obituary: Emily G. Gibbs

Emily G. Gibbs of Glen Cove passed peacefully on April 29, 2013.  Beloved wife of the late Dr. Stanley Gibbs.  Loving mother of Betsy, Eric and Alan.  Cherished grandmother of Simon, Sophie, Tyler, and Jordan.  Outside of being a parent and grandparent, Emily was very involved with the temple serving as president of the Sisterhood and receiving honors for her extraordinary dedication and commitment. She also served as her husband’s office manager and assisted Stanley in his lectures throughout the United States, Europe and South Africa. She loved to entertain and always had an open door for anyone who needed a place for the holidays of Passover to Thanksgiving. She will be missed for her cooking and her continued words of encouragement.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations go to The Regency at Glen Cove Recreation Fund in memory of Emily Gibbs.  Please mail donation to The Regency at Glen Cove, 94 School Street, Glen Cove, New York 11542.

Obituary: Hubert Sharpe

Hubert Sharpe died peacefully at Glengariff Health Care Center on April 5, 2013.

Born on the Island of Jamaica, Hubert had resided in Glen Cove for more than 20 years.  He was an actor, appearing in a James Bond movie, singer, dance instructor and percussionist. Hubert was a true gentleman and community volunteer. He served at the North Shore Sheltering program for many years and was a faithful member of Glen Cove Christian Church where he played the congas on the worship team.

Survivors include a son in England, a sister in Jamaica and the two people closest to him during his final days, Rita Johnston and Mark Wiesner. He had a multitude of friends in Glen Cove and will be profoundly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 10:15 a.m.  Sunday, June 9th , at the Glen Cove Christian Church.

Obituary: Frank Dizazzo, Jr.

Frank Dizazzo, Jr. of Glen Cove died suddenly on April 17, 2013 at age 55. Husband of Vincenza. Brother of Barbara Meiderdrut (Jack). Uncle of Seth, Laramie, Theresa and Frank. Son-in-law of Louis and Theresa Varricchio. Service conducted by Father Elias Carr of St. Rocco R.C. Church. Arrangements handled by Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Interment private.

Obituary: David W. Van Velsor

David W. Van Velsor of Glen Cove died on April 20, 2013. Beloved husband of Linda. Devoted father of Sean, Grace, Kathryn, Vicki, Patrick and the late David. Services McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home. Interment Pinelawn Memorial. Donations in his name may be made to VA Hospital at Northport.

Obituary: Helen Pedalino

Helen Pedalino (nee Garbarini), 99, died on April 19, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Devoted daughter of the late Eugene and Pasquina. Loving mother of Marilyn Pedalino. Cherished grandmother of Marc Silvestri. Graveside service at the National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home.

Obituary: Teresa Zangari

Teresa Zangari of Glen Cove died on April 19, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Maria (Natale) Ienopoli, Lina (Francesco) Ienopoli, Michael (Janice), Anna (Gary) Blass, Frank, Jr. (Angela) and Caterina Kitchen. Loving grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of four. Dear sister of Michele and the late Rocco Politano. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Rocco. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery. McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home. 

Obituary: Ethel Telesca

Ethel Telesca, of New Fairfield, Connecticut, died on Friday, April 12 at the age of 90, at her daughter’s home in Glen Head. She was born on January 10, 1923 in Brooklyn. She studied fashion design and graduated from Washington Irving High School in Manhattan. At 18, she married Jerome Balizer and they moved to Detroit until the outbreak of WWII, when they returned to Brooklyn. They had two children, Ginger and Kenneth. The marriage ended in divorce.

Although her dream was to be a fashion designer, life took her in other directions. For many years she worked as a medical administrator located in the New York City Garment District, which was the first medical center providing insurance coverage for organized labor. 

Obituary: Ethel M. Grieco

Ethel M. Grieco of Glen Cove died on April 17, 2013. Formerly of Montauk and Cocoa Beach, FL. (Glen Cove middle school teacher for 27 years). Beloved wife of the late Michael A. Devoted mother of Dr. Michael B. (Christine), Gail M. (Tom) Wandzilak and Susan J. (Joe) Durdaller. Loving grandmother of Michael, Kristin, Brian, Scott, Lori, Katie, Joshua, Caleb, Lydia, Sarah, Sam and great-grandmother of Anton, Julian and Evan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to: Community Scholarship Fund Inc., c/o Glen Cove High School, Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542. McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home.