Elean (Ellie) Marroni, formerly of Mineola, died recently. Wife of Dr. Angelo Marroni, DDS. Mother of Mary, Michael Serrano, Lucian Marroni, Colette MacMillan and Angela Capobianco. Grandmother of six. Also survived by many brothers and sisters. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.
Charles H. Kohler, of Williston Park, died on Feb. 4, 2002. He was employed by Verizon for over 30 years. Husband of Valerie. Father of Kimberly. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Prayer service. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.
Rev. Joseph H. Burgdord, 84, formerly of Mineola, died on Feb. 4, 2002. He attended St. Mary's College and the Catholic University in Washington, DC, where he received his degree in philosophy. He was ordained a priest on May 31, 1952 and served as a Novice Master of Fathers of Mercy in South Union, KY, a student director in Rome, Italy. He served in Brooklyn, Glasgow, Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida and Ecuador. Son of Hilton and Katherine Burgdorf. Brother of Paul and Thomas, the late Katherine and Ellen. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Contributions can be made to the Fathers of Mercy, 806 Shaker Museum Rd., South Union, KY 42283.
Rita Zaydak, of Mineola, died on Feb. 8, 2002. Wife of the late Joseph. Mother of Fran, Bro, William C.S.C., Michael Zaydak and Beth Kenneweg. Grandmother of five. Arrangements were made by the Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi RC Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Holy Cross Mission Center.