John W. Giffhorn Jr. died on July 7, 2001 in his 80th year. Husband of Emily. Father of Mary Gerriets and Theresa Waters. Grandfather of Jessica, Keith, Rick and Alex. Brother of Donald. Many nieces and nephews also survive him. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Louise Petrukevich, of Valley Stream, died on July 14, 2001. Wife of the late William. Mother of Joanna Hull and the late Stefan. Grandmother of Douglas and Kristina Knights. Great-grandmother of five. Sister of Pauline Tedesco. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.