Robert W. Swanson Sr., of Williston Park, died on April 19, 2000. He was past commander of Williston Park American Legion Post #144. Husband Eric F. Swanson. Father-in-law of Brenda and Michael. Grandfather of Kari Ann Swanson, Steven Swanson, Jacklyn Ann and Brianna Nicole Sinisi. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. American Legion and religious services. Interment LI National Cemetery.
Francis (Frank) P. Breen Jr., of Williston Park, died on April 23, 2000. Brother of Frances B. Dempsey, Margaret B. Vairo and Ann B. Miller. Uncle of William Dempsey, Barbara McLoughlin, Elizabeth Lavery, Joan Leidahl, Patricia Eitel, Margareet Scorsune, James Neubel, Nancy Koester and the late Joanne Dempsey, Ph.D, John T. Miller and William Neubel. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass at St. Aidan's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.
Gordon R. Kappes, 72, of Orlando, FL, formerly of Williston Park, died recently. Born in Brooklyn, he graduated from Hofstra University. He worked at the NY Telephone Co. for 30 years. After moving to Florida, he continued his engineering career with AT&T and was a real estate sales associate with Century 21. Husband of Irene. Father of Jean Kappes, Irene Beirne and Ronnie Kelapire. Father-in-law of James T. Beirne, Michael Kelapire and the late Michael DeStefano. Grandfather of Jesse DeStefano, Natialie, Nicholas and Matthew Kelapire. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Religious service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.