On Dec. 12, 2000, Peter Piranian Jr., died at North Shore University Hospital after a long illness. He was 48-years-old. Peter grew up in Manhasset, enjoyed wrestling and lacrosse while he attended Manhasset Schools. After graduating from high school, he attended college in the northeast. He obtained his bachelor's degree in New Hampshire. After college he joined the family business run by his father, uncle and cousins and later joined by his younger brother. In the '80s he met and married his wife, Nancy. Together they had a son. After working at the company's New Jersey plant he transferred back to the New York office and moved his family to Manhasset in 1987. He developed health problems in the early '90s and suffered a massive stroke in 1997. He continued to advise on business matters and enjoyed the comfort of his family from his residence. Many will miss him. His wife Nancy, son Jeffrey, stepson Ronald survive him. He is also survived by his parents, sister, brother, nieces and cousins, too many to mention. In his memory, donations may be made to the Sandra Atlas Bass Cardiology Foundation at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, 125 Community Drive. Thanks to all the many doctors, nurses and caregivers who gave so much of their time to our family.

Alfred M. Gallo, formerly of Manhasset, died on Jan. 9, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children Susan, Alfred Jr., Thomas and Joan; and by six grandchildren. Mr. Gallo served for many years as a trustee of the Village of Munsey Park. His funeral arrangements were under the direction of Fairchild Funeral Chapel in Manhasset. A funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 13, At St. Mary's R. C. Church in Manhasset with interment following in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, NY.

LaVerne A. White, longtime resident of South Strathmore in Manhasset, died on Jan. 3, 2001. A Memorial Service was held for him at The Congregational Church of Manhasset on Saturday, Jan. 6. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Helene, on Nov. 30,1999. He is survived by his son Jerry and his wife, Annette; his son Rick and his wife, Ginny; and by two granddaughters, Christy and Julie.

A native Californian, Mr. White spent his entire working career at Pan American airlines. He joined Pan Am the year before Pearl Harbor. He first flew the famous clipper ships and went on to end his career on the 747s.

Mr. White was an active member of The Congregational Church of Manhasset, serving as a deacon and trustee and member of the Board of Christian Concerns. He was also an officer of the Men's Club.