Bernard (Val) J. Valdesi, 83, formerly of Levittown, died on May 3, 2002. Husband of the late Betty J. Father of Betty Jane Klesius and Lynn Mullin. Grandfather of Kevin, Christopher, the late Michael, Fredric and Susan Mullin and Richard C. Klesius Jr. Great-grandfather of Gabriella, Elizabeth Klesius. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. William C. Claiborne, 70, of Levittown, died on May 4, 2002. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Husband of the late Marie C. Father of William (Laura), Richard (Diane), Larry (Maureen), Maria and Claudine (Steven). Grandfather of Charlie, Lenny, Billy, Amberrose, Jessica, Whitney, Larry, Cody, Bink, Stephen, Richard and Gabby. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Charles M. Foy, of Levittown, died on May 5, 2002. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post #9010, NC. Husband of Lucy. Father of Veronica Rogers (Gary), Chuck (Cathy), David (Adrienne) and Lydia Doerflein (Ronald). Brother of Jane Piazza. Grandfather of Melissa, Robert, Matthew, Nicole, Samantha, Melanie, Alex and Emily. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel. Service at St. Bernard RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Karen Valerie DeVaul-Cruz, 57, formerly of Levittown, died on May 5, 2002. Wife of Vincente. Mother of Michelle, Robert, Michael and Marietta. Grandmother of Kris, Kevin, Ryan, Renee, Robert and Rebecca. Sister of Lance, Paul, Darrell, Marion, Wayne, April, Sheryl, Nona, Denise, John and the late Richard. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Fives Smithtown Funeral Home. Virginia B. Gridley (nee Boyd), 84, died on May 15, 2002. She was an elementary school teacher for 38 years, president of the Levittown Retired Teachers, past president of CORTLI and a member of the National Counicl for Senior Citizens. She was an avid bowler, bridge player and Mets fan. She was predeceased by her husband Vernon. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Bob), son John (Ellen), and daughter Ginny. Sister of James Boyd (Jean). Grandmother of five. Great-grandmother of five. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel. Mass at Holy Family RC Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Donations can be made to the Virginia B. Gridley Scholarship Fund, PO Box 3340, Patchogue, NY 11772.