Betty Alex, of Hicksville, died on Aug. 2, 2003. Wife of the late Gus. Mother of John, Elizabeth and George. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Hie, Hicksville. Religious service at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Rosalie Badalamente (nee Sturniolo), of Hicksville, died on Aug. 6, 2003. Wife of Vito. Mother of Fran Krummenacker (Michael) and JoAnne Tortorella (John). Grandmother of Jamie and Jarrett. Sister of JoAnn Parisi. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, Hicksville. Mass at St. Ignatius Loyola RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Robert J. Irving, of Hicksville, died on Aug. 12, 2003. He was retired from FDNY. Father of Robert J. (Beatriz) and James P. (Karen). Brother of Charles and Gerald. Grandfather of six. Great-grandfather of two. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.