Louise D'Esposito, 93, of Williston Park, died on Feb. 26, 2003. She was co-founder of Hugo's Garden Center of New Hyde Park. Mother of Terry Benintendi, Joseph D'Esposito, Elaine Lemke and the late Carl, Hugo and Michael D'Esposito. Grandmother of 24. Great-grandmother of 24. Sister of Margaret Sculti, Palma Arcoleo and Joseph Russo. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass at St. Aidan's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.
Arthur Goldberg, of Mineola, formerly of Old Bethpage, died on Feb. 28, 2003. Husband of Elizabeth. Father of Christopher, Joan Ferrara, Michael, David and Janet. Grandfather of six. Great-grandfather of two. Arrangements were made by the Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola. Mass at Corpus Christi RC Church.
Lester G. Peck, 96, of Williston Park, died on March 3, 2003. He was a retired first superintendent of the Herricks School District. Husband of the late Rose. Father of Madeline Ann Jennis (Ron Sisson) and George R. (Patricia). Grandfather of David, Dorothy, Barbara, William and Rachel. Great-grandfather of Joseph, Jeffrey, Kristin, Michael and Emily. Brother-in-law of Yola Gallo. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Patrick Baird, of Mineola, died on March 5, 2003. He worked for the Village of Mineola. Son of Adrienne and the late Howard. Brother of Kathleen Emanuelo and the late Robert Baird. Godfather and uncle of Megan Emanuelo. Arrangements were made by the Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.