Robert R. Bower Jr., of LI and Crystal River, FL, died on March 5, 2002. Father of Karl and the late Robert R. III. Brother of Henry Mellynchuck, Patricia Stroh, Judith L. Adams and Sarah Cook. Grandfather of Charisa, Zachary and Angel. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel. Mass at St. Bernard RC Church. Cremation private. Donations can be made to Make A Wish of Metro NY, 85 Old Shore Rd., Port Washington, NY 11050.
James B. Craigans, of Levittown, died on March 9, 2002. Husband of Doris A. Brother-in-law of Marlex Allen. Uncle of William B. and Dr. J.F. Mackie, Lynda Mueller, David, Steven and Richard Allen. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel. Religious service with Rev. David Corson officiating. Funeral private.
Columbia Rossi, 95, of Levittown, died on March 13, 2002. A journalist and foreign correspondent, she was former employee of the Overseas Press Club. She was a painter. She was born on Oct. 4, 1906 in Brooklyn. Mother of Joan Ziccardy, Felicia Sileo and Gloria Smith. Grandmother of nine. Great-grandmother of eight. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, Plainview. Cremation private. Donations can be made to Hospice Care Network, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590.