Arthur James Kennedy, 82, of Williston Park, died on March 17, 1999. A gradute of Mineola High School, he was a WWII veteran serving as a lieutenant and navigator with the 8th Air Force. He was based in England and flew combat missions over Germany. After his plane was shot down he became a prisoner of war until he escaped. Mr. Kennedy was a retired meteorologist with United Airlines. Husband of the late Ruby (nee DeMiller). Father of Arthur W.. Brother of William E., Thomas J., John A., Dororthy C. Nowicke, Rita T. Gallagher and the late Sr. Marie P. Kennedy, RSM. Uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Roderick Norman Russo, of Williston Park, died on March 20, 1999. A retired traffic engineer with the NC Dept. of Public Works, he was a consultant to Nelson & Pope Design Firm. Trustee of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour. Husband of Alice. Father of Michael and Andrew. Father-in-law of Susan. Grandfather of Daniel. Brother of Celeste and Edwin. Brother-in-law of Marion and Bill. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Masonic service. Funeral service at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour. Donations can be made to the Masonic Medical Research Foundation, 2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501.
Martha Galligan, of New Hyde Park, died on March 20, 1999. Wife of Peter J. Mother of Theresa, Kevin, Brian and Peter. Mother-in-law of Bob, Peggy, Deborah and Carol. Sister of Nick Dime. Grandmother of 13. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Floral Park. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.
John M. Delahunty, of Williston Park, died on March 21, 1999. Past president of St. Aidan's Holy Name Society and a member of the Right to Life Committee and Party. Husband of Catherine (nee Lacey). Father of John, Brian, Kathleen Fava, Kevin, Kerry Ferguson and James Delahunty. Grandfather of eight. Brother of Therese Panico, Michelle Philcox, Paul, Kevin and Frank Delahunty. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass at St. Aidan's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Donations can be made to Human Life International, PO Box 2020, Front Royal, VA 22630.