Susan Lucente, of Hicksville, died on December 21, 1998. Mother of Gregory and Nina Pagano. Grandmother of Vincent Mallia, Martha Donley, Carla Neuman, Justin Pagano, and Diana Rabanal. Great-grandmother of Alison and Andrea Albanese, Ryan Donley, and Elena Mallia. Reposed at the Francis P. Devine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel, Oyster Bay. Interment at Holy Rood Cemetery.

Catherine T. Grassi, 81, of Cove Neck, died peacefully on Dec. 22, 1998. Wife of the late Joseph P. Mother of James (Sonia), Elizabeth Jane Murdock (Mickey) and Mary Ryan (Jerry Fitze). Grandmother of four. Great-grandmother of six. Sister of Ruth Ingram and Mildred Owens. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, N. Lauderdale, FL.

Louise Schnakenberg (nee Hauser), of Oyster Bay, died on Dec. 26, 1998. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Hanophy's Market in Oyster Bay. Wife of the late John. She was the last survivor of 11 siblings. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

Joseph G. Quartuccio, 72, of Clearwater, FL formerly of Oyster Bay, died on Dec. 26, 1998. Longtime proprietor of Oyster Bay General Store. Husband of Ruth "Woodie." Father of Joseph (Betty) of Locust Valley and George of Fleetwood, NY. Grandfather of Joseph, James and John. Brother of Marie Quartuccio and Nina Van den Valentyn. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Memorial Mass at St. Gertrude's RC Church. Interment private.

John Lapietra, 80, of Bayville, died on Dec. 26, 1998. He was a devoted member of the Holy Name Society of St. Gertrude's RC Church, past Grand Knight of Bayville Knights of Columbus Council #5314, dedicated member of Bayville American Legion Robert H. Spittel Post #1285 and past commander of the Vincent J. Barbella VFW Post #8501. Husband of Isabelle. Father of Domenica Marge Grassi (Ron) and Joseph (Louise). Grandfather of Thomas (Christine), John, Joseph, Jenna and Ron Daniel. Great-grandfather of Pamela Rose. Brother of Celia Carbone and Louis Lapietra (Connie). Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude's RC Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Donations can be made to Hospice Care Network, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590.

Peter J. Cucci, of Oyster Bay, died on Dec. 26, 1998. Husband of the late Lucy. Father of Michael, Theresa Filardi, Rosemary and the late Frank. Brother of Anthony, Michael Jr., Marie Schinker and Frances. Grandfather of three. Great-grandfather of two. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 350 Willis Ave., Mineola, NY 11501.

Florence B. Anderson, of Locust Valley, died on Dec. 28, 1998. Wife of Archie. Mother of Mark (Dee), Claire Akapnitis and Scott. Grandmother of Stephanie, Gregory, Andrew, Christopher, Eleni and Anthony. Sister of Stacia Koslow. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at St. Hyacinth RC Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.