Obituary: Edward Curran

Edward Curran, a major force in the Nassau County Police Department for three decades, died early in the morning on May 28, 2012 at home. Curran began his career as a police officer in the department in the late 1940s and by the time of his retirement in the 1970s had become the first deputy police commissioner of Nassau County. Curran was probably most proud of his work on the Weinberger kidnapping which occurred on July 4, 1956 and was the subject of intense news coverage both nationally and internationally.

Obituary: Irene Elizabeth Tringali

Irene Elizabeth Tringali, 89, of Duluth, GA, formerly of Mineola, died on March 24, 2012. Beloved wife of the late John (WWII veteran). Devoted mother of Dorothy Serio (Robert) and Joanne Snopkowski. Cherished grandmother of Christopher J. Cestaro, Geoffrey V. Cestaro, Thomas Snopkowski, Michael Weiss, Lisa Renz, Kim Byrne and the late Giro Cestaro III. Dear great-grandmother of five. Retired from Grumman Aircraft, member Corpus Christi Church, Mineola, and St. Patrick’s Church, Georgia. Arrangements were made by the Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola. Entombment LI National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF.org – choose GA in honor of her grandson Kyle Renz) or Giro S. Cestaro III Memorial Scholarship Fund, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY 11367.

Obituary: Anna M. Sondovitz

Anna M. Sondovitz, of Albertson, died on Jan. 9, 2012 at age 94. Wife of the late Jack. Mother of Raymond (Heather and the late Annette), Stephanie (the late Bob) and Kenneth (Jeannette). Sister of Stephanie. Grandmother of nine. Great-grandmother of four. Also survived by two nieces. Visitation held at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Interment service held at St. John’s Cemetery, Middle Village.

Obituary: Thomas Joseph Reina

Thomas Joseph Reina, 93, passed away on Jan. 13, 2012. He was an honorable WWII disabled veteran in the U.S. Army Engineering Corps and past commander of the DAV Pvt. S.A. Sanzone #110. He was owner of Superior Welding and had a 28-year career in the New York City branch of the USPS as the dispatch manager. He most wanted to be remembered as a devoted husband of Violet, father to Cecelia, Sandy and the late MaryAnn, grandfather of eight and as “one who loved his fellow man.” Arrangements were made by Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass at St. Aidan’s Church. Interment Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery.

 

Obituary: John J. Coyle

John J. Coyle, of Mineola, age 45, passed away on Dec. 12, 2011. John was the president and owner of Pathways to Independent Living. He committed his life to helping the elderly and disabled. John is the loving son of John and Cecelia Coyle of Port Washington. Beloved brother of Dr. Christina Coyle (husband Dr. Charles Noyer); Dora Coyle Barbaro (husband Craig Barbaro) and his twin brother, Michael Coyle. A wonderful uncle to Craig Anthony, Nicholas, Nicole and Olivia. John was a graduate of Chaminade H.S. and Brooklyn College. Arrangements were made by the Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel. Funeral Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Save the Children, 54 Wilton Rd., Westport, CT 06880.

 

Obituary: James R. Skene

James R. Skene, of Mineola, died Dec. 11, 2011. Beloved husband of Vivian. Devoted father of Dale, James and Donald. Loving father-in-law of Terri. Cherished grandfather of Adolfo, James, Tomas, John, Justin, the late Michael, Danielle and Donald and great-grandfather of eight. Dear brother of Harry Skene. Arrangements were made by the Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola. Service at the First Presbyterian Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Memorials to the First Presbyterian Church, First and Main Sts., Mineola, NY 11501 appreciated.

 

Obituary: Veronica F. Parisi

Veronica F. Parisi, of Mineola, died on Dec. 4, 2011. Beloved wife of Vincent. Dear mother of Frank Parisi, Anita Matos and Michele Fucci. Also survived by six loving grandchildren. She was an active member of Ladies Home Extension (Williston Park) and the Mineola Golden Age. Prayer service by Msgr. Robert Coyle at Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. The family requests memorials to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or www.stjude.org/tribute.

Obituary: Albert W. Seeley

Albert W. Seeley, of Mineola, died on Oct. 26, 2011. Beloved husband of Elinore. Loving father of Allen (Joan) and Albert (Regina). Devoted brother of Joan Goodwin. Cherished grandfather of Allen Jr., Sean, Andrew, Steven and Gina. Dear great-grandfather of John Albert and Anthony. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Weigand Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service at the Our Saviour Lutheran Church. Interment All Faiths Cemetery.

Obituary: George E. Ernst

George E. Ernst, 94, a resident at Willow Valley, formerly of Mineola, passed away peacefully on Oct. 16, 2011 at Arbor View at Willow Valley, Lancaster, PA. Born Dec. 23, 1916 in Queens, he was the son of the late George and Edna (Barden) Ernst. He was married to Gladys G. (Trafford) Ernst for over 68 years. A veteran of WWII, George proudly served with the U.S. Army.

Obituary: Ian Angus Edward

Ian Angus Edward born Aug. 7, 1932 in Bristol, England, son of the late George Simpson Minty Edward and the late Gertrude Helen Edward nee Bulloch, died at Glen Cove Hospital, Aug. 30, 2011, aged 79 years.

At 13 Ian left boarding school and joined Her Majesty’s Royal Air force where he trained in munitions. From age 21 until the birth of his first child in 1979 Ian worked as an actor in the theater for 26 years, first in London and then in New York after his immigration to America in 1963. He married Joan Marie Hockenjos on April 1, 1978 at Corpus Christi Church. He and his wife settled down in Mineola to raise their family and he took work as a chauffeur/owner/operator of a limousine franchise.