Obituary: Stella Mary Russo

Stella Mary Russo (nee Christina) passed away in her sleep on May 9, 2012 at the home of her daughter Carol Allen of Manhasset. She was 96 years old. Stella was born near Johnstown, PA. When she was 16, her father died in a coal mining accident and, as the oldest of eight siblings, she had to work to help support her family. As such, she came to Brooklyn to work as a nanny and housekeeper. After World War II, she married Antonio Russo and for over 50 years they lived in Laurelton, NY.

Obituary: Lawrence A. Day

Lawrence (Larry) A. Day, a 52-year resident of Manhasset, died peacefully at the age of 87 on April 4, 2012, at The Tuttle Center at The Amsterdam at Harborside, Port Washington, NY. For 57 years, he was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Carlo Day, who died in 2010; and the devoted father of their three children: Dana Day of Houston, TX, and John and Kim Day both of Mineola, NY. Son of Loran A. Day Sr. and Selma Jaeger, Larry is also survived by his sister-in-law Midge Day of Davenport, IA, sister - and brother-in-law Mary and Les Bjork of New Bern, NC, as well as seven loving nieces and nephews. Larry was predeceased by his twin brother, Loran A. Day Jr., sister Rose Mettler, and brother-in-law, Richard Mettler.

Obituary: Harry Stafford

Harry Stafford of Somers, formerly Manhasset, died peacefully in his sleep on March 25, 2012 at the Waterview Nursing Center in Purdys, NY. He was born on March 17, 1926 in New York City. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Neal A. Scott (DE 769) in WWII.

After graduating from Brooklyn College, he began his career as a CPA. After 25 years with the firm of Stafford and Margulis, CPA, he practiced privately until he retired to Somers.

Obituary: Brian Joseph Vincent

Brian Joseph Vincent of Greenport died Friday, March 16 at Eastern Long Island Hospital. He was 92 years of age.

He was born to Catherine (Manning) and Bernard J. Vincent on March 15, 1920 in Fordham, NY. He graduated from Manhasset High School in 1937 and The NY State Merchant Marine Academy in 1940. He sailed to South America before training as an aviator in the U.S. Navy and served in the South Pacific. After serving as a US Naval Aviator in the Pacific during WWII he worked for the Federal Aviation Adminstration as Chief of Flight Standards Division after flying with American Overseas Airlines.

Obituary: Ann Louise Stokes

Ann Louise Stokes died peacefully of natural causes in Livingston, NJ, on Feb. 26, 2012. She was born in Brooklyn on Feb. 20, 1926. Ann was a long time resident of Manhasset and was an active and lifelong member of the town’s Congregational Church. She was also a member of the Plandome Women’s Club and of the Great Neck Teachers Association. Ann traveled extensively touring China, Africa, South America and extensively throughout Europe. She enjoyed reading, golf, sailing and boating.

Obituary: Ruth M. Best

Ruth M. Best, of Henrietta, NY, previously of Port Washington, passed away on March 6, 2012 at the age of 89. Surviving are her loving children, Heidi Best, Ithaca, NY, David Best, Henrietta, NY, and Steven Best and his wife Ellen, Henrietta, NY; her caring grandchildren, Sarah Best, Laura Best, Zachary Best and Daniel Best. Also surviving is her devoted sister, Joan Cottingham, Westport, CT, and her stepdaughter, Lauren Tucker, Alamos, CA; two nephews, one grand-niece and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack Best and by her dear brother, Robert Cottingham.

Obituary: Judith T. McGuggart

Judith T. McGuggart,(nee Sullivan) died on March 11, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Peter, loving mother of Nancy Labella, and cherished grandmother of Lily and Daisy. She was also the devoted sister of Gail Telfer.

Obituary: Carol Anne Concannon

Carol Anne Concannon, age 73, of New Canaan, Connecticut, formerly a longtime resident of Manhasset, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 in Norwalk Hospital. Born in Jamaica Estates, New York on Jan. 3, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Anne Breitung.

Before she started her family, Carol worked as a registered nurse at Flushing Hospital, New York. More recently, Carol worked for Polo/Ralph Lauren Manhasset in a management position, and as a Nurse Supervisor for Hillside Manor Home Health Care in Jamaica Estates, New York. Carol was a proud Georgetown University parent five times over, avid crossword puzzle enthusiast and doting grandmother.

Obituary: Scott Douglas Flynn

Scott Douglas Flynn, 51, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 in Ocala, FL. He was born in Manhasset to Robert D. and Joan Flynn. He received his B.A. and MBA from St. John’s University on Long Island. He was a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch and Legg Mason and worked at the World Trade Center and in Baltimore, MD. He leaves his mother, Joan Flynn Kell, Ocala, a sister, Audrey (Peter) Cook, Ocala, a brother, Steven (Marygrace) Flynn of Flemington, NJ, and Morgantown, WV, and ex-wife, Lora Flynn, of Charlotte, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert D. Flynn, and brother, Robert C. Flynn. Private services will be held in New York at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Marion County in his memory.

 

Obituary: Patricia Mary Cronin

June 4, 1928 – January 25, 2012

Patricia Mary Cronin, a former Democratic State Committeewoman from the Town of North Hempstead, founding president of the Plandome Manor Woman’s Club, interior designer and Plandome Road business owner for over 30 years, died on Jan. 25 of complications from a neurological degenerative condition. She was 83.

She was born Patricia Mary Egan on June 4, 1928 in Astoria, Queens. Patricia attended St. John’s University, graduating in 1950. While attending St. John’s she met her husband of 61 years, Matthew J. Cronin. The couple’s partnership was an inspiration to their family. From the start they were each other’s best friends, always laughing and enjoying each other’s company.

The Cronins—known to friends and family as “Pat and Matt”—lived in Plandome Manor for over 50 years. They raised four children there: Lynn Cronin (Howard Fine) of Manhattan, Brad Cronin (Judy) of Manhasset, Laureen Harris (Jim) of Manhasset, and Valerie Wiblishauser (Michael) of Dix Hills.