Rita M. Wheeler (nee McNamara), of Mineola, died on Nov. 25, 2003. Wife of the late Earl. Mother of Bernard, John and Judy Tripp (Ken). Grandmother of Beth Berasti (Roberto), Christina, Katie and Kevin Tripp. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Brigid's RC Church. Richard G. Murad, of Albertson, died on Nov. 28, 2003. He was past president of the Herricks Senior Citizens, a member of Ridgewood Masonic Lodge #710 and past Master Star of Hope Lodge #430. Husband of Gloria R. Father of Richard D. (Lyn), Ronald A. (Liz) and Gloria A. Tantillo (Paul). Grandfather of Rick, Erik, Kathy, Karen, Nicole, Maggie and Paul. Brother of Anne Behrens and the late Christian. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Cremation Fresh Pond Crematory. Contributions can be made, in Richard Murad's memory, to the Diabetes Foundation or American Heart Association. James F. Gormley, of Williston Park, formerly of Mineola, died on Dec. 1, 2003. Husband of Dorothy. Father of Elizabeth Falcone (Steve), Denise, James and Christopher Gormley. Grandfather of Anthony and Matthew. Brother of Margaret Reilly and the late Patrick Gormley. Brother-in-law of Marion Mackay and Terry and Ken Thomas. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass at St. Aidan's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Veronica A. (Ronnie) Sullivan, of Albertson, died on Dec. 3, 2003. Wife of the late Richard. Mother of Richard Jr., Robert, Patricia and Maureen McLaughlin. Mother-in-law of Laura, Madeline and Kevin. Grandmother of Richard, John, Brendan, Hannah and Angela. Sister of Miriam Dorrian. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass at St. Aidan's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.