Bob Smith, a longtime resident of Levittown who moved to Florida after retiring, died on May 24, 2002. He is survived by his wife Grace; daughters, Karen and Kim; son Donald; daughter-in-law Susan; and grandchildren Robert and Heather. In recognition of his devoted service and his instrumental input into the building of a new lodge, Deep Creek, Florida Elks Lodge #2763 has named its entrance street, the "Bob Smith Memorial Way."
Arthur R. Loechner, of Levittown and West Hebron, NY, died on Oct. 3, 2002. He was a US Naval veteran and longtime private pilot and skydiver, Lt. Colonel, 25-year member of the Civil Air Patrol. Husband of Barbara. Father of Richard, Scott, Jeanne Laurino and Merrill. Grandfather of Nevele, Scott Jr., Caitlin, Craig, Joseph, James, Kelsey and Carrie. Great-grandfather of Giana. Father-in-law of Dawn, Lorrie and Frank. Brother-in-law of Joan and Clifford Wright. Uncle of Karen. Former husband of Mildred May. Contributions can be made to Hospice Care Network, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY.