Joseph N. Filippone, of Hicksville, died on Oct. 25, 2005. Son of George and Cathy, and the late Sara Ann. Father of Sara Ann. Brother of Leslee Drucker, Larissa Filippone, and George Filippone Jr. Grandson of Theresa Nickel. Nephew of Leslee Nickel. Arrangements were made by McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church, Hicksville. Interment Holy Rood Cenetery.