Maria Elizabeth DiManto-Cunningham, of Oyster Bay and Mineola, died on Jan. 8, 2002. She was born on Oct. 1, 1920 to Joseph DiManto and Frances Potter of Oyster Bay and was a graduate of Oyster Bay High School and Vogue Institute of Beauty Culture. She taught hairstyling and make-up. During WWII, she worked for Grumman Aerospace Corp. and then pursued an extensive career in modeling working in Europe, the Caribbean and the US. She was involved in the theater and had been casted in the movie Black Rose and the theater production of Caesar and Cleopatra. She was a runner-up for Miss Rheingold 1955. She later worked at Lord & Taylor and volunteered as a crossing guard. She enjoyed gardening, archery, swimming, water skiing, horseback riding and interior decorating. Wife of the late Albert. Mother of Albert Cunningham Jr. Sister of Vicky Maddox. Grandmother of Lindsay, Michael and Martin. Great-grandmother of Patria, Donnell, Anthony and Devon. Mother-in-law of Patria and Rose. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Lee and granddaughter Leisha. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Service with Fr. William O'Rourke officiating. Interment Pine Hollow Cemetery.

Alice Goldstein (nee Wesley), of Lattingtown, died on Jan. 11, 2002. Wife of the late Pace. Aunt of Charles Wesley, Richard Trompeter and Joshua Trompeter. Sister-in-law of Roberta Wesley (Billie). Cousin of Robert Hayhurst. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at St. Paul the Apostle RC Church with Msgr. Costa and Msgr. Riordan officiating. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Francis Hospital - The Heart Center to ensure that its life-saving work will continue for years to come.

Kathleen M. Caruso, 45, of Oyster Bay, died on Jan. 11, 2002. She was vice president and general manager of Country Ford for over 10 years. Companion of Steven Gajeski. Daughter of Vincent and Carol Caruso. Sister of Michael (Maria), Pam Pryor, Sue Ann Grodner (Michael) and Carolyn Sosa (Edward). Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

Virginia Lyon Maas, of East Norwich, died on Jan. 12, 2002. Wife of Charles T. Mother of Charles W. and Eileen J. Sister of Barbara Miller. Mother-in-law of George Maas. Arrangements were made by the Beney Funeral Home, Syosset.

Eleanora D. Alizzi, 80, of Oyster Bay, died on Jan. 13, 2002. Wife of Anthony. Mother of Anthony J. Alizzi (Donna). Grandmother of Mark, Beth and Rebecca. Sister of Joseph Falcioni and Mary Mencarini. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Dominic's Chapel. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.