Ronald E. Rentel passed away on Dec. 2, 2007 at the age of 76. Ron was a hardworking man with a strong faith in God. A graduate of Queens College and an MP sergeant in the US Army, he worked for over 30 years as an executive in the garment industry. During his retirement years, he held a variety of jobs and made many new friends along the way. In his final days, Ron was blessed to be in the care of his daughter Debbie Slater and her family. He is also survived by his daughter Marilyn Weickert, son Ronald Jr., brother Bill Rentel and 15 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 87th Ave. and Commonwealth Blvd., Bellerose, at 11 a.m. on Jan. 19. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that contributions be made to a person, cause or charity that is important to you.
Mildred T. Gray (nee Zeller), of Albertson, died on Dec. 18, 2007. Wife of the late Richard W. Mother Diane and Philip O'Donnell, Raymond and Richard. Grandmother of Eileen, Roger and Elena and Philip and Jody. Great-grandmother of Courtney, Ryan, Andrew, Jack and Connor O'Donnell. Sister of Mary Ranaldo and Raymond Zeller. Arrangements were made by Wiegand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass at St. Aidan's RC Church. Donations may be made to St. Aidan's Parish Social Ministry, 505 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY 11596, in Mildred's memory.
Wilhelm H. (Willy) Sellerberg, of Mineola, died on Dec. 18, 2007. Husband of Johanna. Father of Elizabeth Rodgers, William, Frank, Frederick and John. Grandfather of 14. Great-grandfather of nine. Arrangements were made by Wiegand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass at St. Aidan's RC Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram.
Victor Olcese, of Mineola, died on Dec. 20, 2007. He was a native of Peru. He was a Grand Master F & AM Lodge. Husband of Maria. Father of Victor (Aida), Eduardo, Carlos, Horacio (Lori), Elizabeth, Maritza (Julio) and Hugo (Elizabeth). Grandfather of Victor Jr., Renatto, Piero, Stephano, Enzo, Nicole, Stephanie, Shawn, Hugo Renzzo, Carlos Jr. and Brendan. Arrangements were made by the Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi RC Church. Cremation Fresh Pond Crematory.