Catherine L. Svododa, 87, of Tampa, FL, died on Nov. 29, 2003 at John Knox Village. Born in Forest Hills, she moved to Florida in 1980 from Mineola. She was a schoolbus driver with the Mineola School System. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Windisch (Ricky) of East Hampton; son, James Svoboda of Orlando, FL; brother, Walter Weismantel (Grace) of Sun City Center; granddaughter, Lisa Ashkenazy (Steve); and great-grandson, Sam Ashkenazy, both of Commack. Contrubutions may be made to LifePath Hospice (Teal Team, Tampa, FL, or the Moffitt Cancer Center of Tampa.
Alfred Calfapietra, of Mineola, died on Dec. 5, 2003. He was a WWII veteran, US Army, Merrills Marauders, MARS Task Force, 475th Infantry, CBI Campaign. Brother of Mary and Paul Calfapietra and Edith Piscitelli. Uncle of Michael Calfapietra and Theresa Ann Bailey, Thomas and Janet Piscitelli. Arrangements were made by the Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.
Charles F. Falvey, of Williston Park, died on Dec. 5, 2003. Husband of Marilyn (nee Young). Father of Kevin, Brian and Kerry. Brother of Dorothy Bednarz and Edward. Arrangements were made by the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass at St. Aidan's RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.