Eugene C. Kiernan, 84, of Williston Park, died on Jan. 26, 2003. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Navy SeaBees. Husband of Bernadette (nee Shanley). Father of the Hon. John B. (Anne) and Kathleen Higgins (Jeff). Grandfather of Kelly Ann Shoa (Rob), Christopher Higgins, Mary, Margaret, Patrick and Matthew. Brother of Helen Fortune and the late Teresa White. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass at St. Aidan's RC Church. Intemrent Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions can be made, in Eugene Kiernan's memory, to St. Aidan's School, 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY 11596.
Roger Ruthkowski, of Mineola, died on Jan. 27, 2003. Husband of Lynn. Father of Lisa (Bill), Dawn (Michael) and Michael (Christine). Father-in-law of Tom. Grandfather of Rachel, Andrew, Anthony, Amanda, Cindy, Adam and Lyric. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi RC Church. Cremation Fresh Pond Crematory.
Florence H. Holm, of Mineola, died on Jan. 27, 2003. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour for 50 years. Wife of the late Walter. Mother of Barbara J. Holm and Lt. Cmdr. John Holm, US Navy Ret. Mother-in-law of Karou. Grandmother of Seina. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Religious service at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to the Lutheran Church of our Saviour Memorial Fund, 132 Jefferson Ave., Mineola, NY 11501.