Frank Matassa Sr., 85, of Hicksville, died on June 8, 2005. A veteran of the US Army during WWII and Korea, he was a member of K of C Joseph Lamb Council, OSIA Galileo Galilei Lodge #3353 and the Holy Name Society. Husband of Marie. Father of Elizabeth Guerra, Vincent (Debbie) and Frank Jr. (Lisa). Brother of Anne Litka, Mildred Sellitto, Joseph, Dorothy Sarandrea, Phillip, Charles and the late Vincent. Grandfather of Vanessa (Lawrence), Lana (Shane), Catherine, Marie, Alexa and Frank III. The family was cared for the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Richard Walsh, 42, of Hicksville, formerly of Bethpage, died suddenly on June 10, 2005. Son of Richard and Ann Walsh. Husband of Wendi. Father of Zachary and Ryan. Brother of Cookie Larsen. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Cremation private.