Joseph A. Gentile, of Hicksville, died on Oct. 15, 2002. He was a WWII veteran and a member of the Blue Devils. Husband of the late Jennie. Father of Joan Zamora. Granfather of Julie and Victor Oquendo. Great-grandfather of Victor, Victoria and Sean. Brother of Tommy and Carmine. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Funeral Mass at St. Ignatius RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Lola Ann Myron (nee Herfel), of Hicksville, died on Oct. 17, 2002, after courageously battling cancer, in her 52nd year. Wife of Joseph. Mother of Dawn, Pierce (Randy) and Lynn Maietta (Michael). Sister of Paul Jr. Grandmother of Alexander. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at St. Ignatius RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.