Lois Catherine Bleimann (Meier) passed peacefully on March 21, 2004. She was the daughter of John D. Meier of Arcadia, WI, and Otella Haugae of Minot, ND.

She was raised in Linton, ND, and graduated from Jamestown College in Jamestown, ND. During the early years of WWII she learned to fly, served as the editor of the weekly newspaper, The Jamestown Sun, and then volunteered for the American Red Cross in Austria and France. Lois was a distinguished organist at the United Methodist Church in Elmont. For 12 years she was the beloved children's librarian for the Mineola Public Library where her love of reading was a guiding influence on many youngsters. After retiring to Scottsdale, AZ, she continued her organ work at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Carefree, AZ, and local events. She was also a member of the Pinnacle Peak Country Club in Scottsdale.

Her husband, Julius Leslie Bleimann of 44 years, died in 1990. She leaves her sister, Laurel (Oscar) Sorlie (Meier); son, Robert Leslie (May) Bleimann of Arlington, VA; son, Kim Davis Bleimann of New York, NY; and daughter, Julie Ann Otella (Glen) Rodolico (Bleimann) of Glendale, AZ; and grandchildren, Gillian Davis Bleimann, Cashmere Rodolico, Blake Rodolico; and one great-grandchild, Domonic Rodolico. Arrangements were made by the Heritage Funeral Chapel. Memorial service at Palmcroft Baptist Church, Phoenix, AZ, with Pastor Neil Bowan presiding. Graveside service at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

Jose V. Garrido, a kind, gentle man, died on March 23, 2004, after a courageous battle with myotonic dystrophy. He will be missed by his loving wife Frances; his daughters, Laura and Diana; and many friends. Jose earned an MBA from Iona College and was an accountant with Texaco Inc. for 25 years before retiring in 1983. An ardent Mets fan, he lived in Mineola for over 30 years. Jose enjoyed his sunset walks along the Indian River while spending winters in Melbourne Beach, FL. Leonarda (Dina) Cafaro, of Mineola, died on March 25, 2004. Wife of Nicola. Mother of Rosa Errico and Nino Cafaro. Grandmother of Christina, Joanna, Vito Jr., Antonia, Nico and Marco. Also survived by her brother in Italy, Domenico Novielli. Arrangements were made by the Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi RC Church. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mass offerings may be made to Corpus Christi Church.