Joseph Grik of Manhasset died on June 3, 2001. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Jean. He is survived by his brothers, John and Anthony, and by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were under the direction of the Fairchild Funeral Chapel in Manhasset.

William Ruggiero of Manhasset died on June 7, 2001. He is survived by his beloved wife, Camille, his brother, Philip, and nephews, Thomas, Ronald and Andrew. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fairchild Funeral Chapel in Manhasset. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's R. C. Church in Manhasset on Monday, June 11, with interment following in Holy Rood Cemetery.