Ellen Essig, of Massapequa, died on Jan. 4, 2002. Wife of the late Harry C. Jr., MD. Mother of Noreen Essig, Karen Fletcher and Barry Essig. Grandmother of seven. Arrangements were made by the Massapequa Funeral Home. Mass at St. Rose of Lima RC Church. Cremation private. Contributions can be made to a charity of your choice. Catherine V. O'Connell, 78, formerly of Massapequa, died on Jan. 6, 2002. Mother of Ed O'Connell, Tracey O'Connell Banks and Lori O'Connell. Arrangements were made by the James Funeral Home, Massapequa. Funeral services at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment LI National Cemetery. Florence T. Roman, of Massapequa, died on Jan. 7, 2002. Wife of the late Anthony. Mother of Kenneth and Debbie Roman. Sister of Helen Rodrigues. Grandmother of Jennifer, Stephanie, William and Casandra. Arrangements were made by the Massapequa Funeral Home. Mass at St. Rose of Lima RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Rita M. Fesefeldt, of Massapequa, died on Jan. 8, 2002. Wife of the late Robert H. Mother of Robert, Gary, Jack and Marianne Hunt. Sister of Dolores Anastasio. Grandmother of 11. Great-grandmother of one. Arrangements were made by the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Seaford. Mass of Christian Burial at St. William the Abbot RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.