Neil Conte, of Hicksville, died on Dec. 19, 2001. Husband of Rita (nee Renaldo). Father of Tina Marie, Deanna Lynn and Anthony Michael. Brother of Theresa Conte. Son of the late Anthony and the late Hilda Conte. Arrangements were made by the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Irene (Fran) Schumann, of Hicksville, died on Dec. 23, 2001. Wife of Harry. Mother of Michael, Mark, Paul, Wendy McKenna, Linda, Robert, Johnny and Tom. Daughter of the late William and Irene. Sister of Lucille Hampton, William, Robert and the late Jack. Niece of Emily Luther. Grandmother of 14. Great-grandmother of one. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Religious services. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Russell Gargano, of Hicksville, died on Dec. 26, 2001. Husband of Florence. Father of Maria and John DePasquale and Dianne Gargano. Grandfather of Johnny, Matthew, Michael and Gianna. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home Hicksville Chapel. Mass at St. Ignatius Loyola RC Church. Intemrent Holy Rood Cemetery.