George Maffia, of N. Massapequa, died on Sept. 5, 2001. He was commander of American Legion Post #1066 and a lifetime member of the VFW. Husband of Vera. Father of George, Cathy Multer and Roni Jenkins. Grandfather of seven. Great-grandfather of four. Brother of Grace Hickey and Dorothy Sciara. Arrangements were made by the James Funeral Home, Massapequa. Funeral Mass at St. James RC Church. Entombment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to Hospice Care, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590.