Jeanette LaRocca, 92, lifelong resident of Locust Valley, died on April 16, 2003. Wife of the late Nick. Mother of Patti Chrzanowksi (John) and Mary Jo Rydewski (Ted). Sister of Anthony Bozella (Philomena), Samuel Bozzella (Stephanie), the late Rose Rossetti, Margaret Minicozzi, Marion Castelluccio and Filomena Murphy. Grandmother of Ronald (Mary Fran), Susan, Brian, Ted (Chris), Thomas (Maura) and Nicole (Dale). Great-grandmother of Nicholas, Caitlin, Alexandra, Robert, Zoe, Samantha, Ryan, Haley and Leanne. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Blessing at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

James W. Finlayson, 79, of Locust Valley, died on April 16, 2003. Born in Glen Cove, Mr. Finlayson attended Greenvale, Friends Academy, Brooks School and Union College. During WWII he was a first lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers, with service in the Philippines. He was president of Hinkle and Finlayson and Harbor Fuel Corporation. He was also for many years chairman of the Locust Valley Cemetery and chairman of the Matinecock Planning Board. Husband of the late Lynette Hotchkiss. Father of James C. and William F. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Service to be held in June. Contributions can be sent to The Nature Conservancy, 250 Lawrence Hill Rd., Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724.

Robert R. Walsh, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Oyster Bay, died recently. He was an honorary member and longtime officer of Oyster Bay Fire Co., #1, member of the Volunteer and Exempt Fireman's Benevolent Association, past president of the Nassau and Suffolk Postmaster's Associations. Husband of Dorothy. Father of Sharon (Warren) Hunt, Robert Jr. (Kim) and John (Robyn). Grandfather of Caitlin, R.J., Elizabeth, Andrew and Christian. Son of the late Frank and Helen. Brother of the late James and Brian. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association or Hospice of Marion Co., c/o Estelle's House, 3231 SW 34th St., Ocala, FL 34477.

Joseph Rea, of Oyster Bay, died on April 17, 2003. Husband of Elvira. Father of Arthur (Louise) Rea and Joseph. Grandfather of Grace Rubertone, Joseph, Gregory and John. Great-grandfather of eight. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment St. John's Cemetery.

George R. Reidy, 65, of Oyster Bay, died on April 20,2003. Husband of Lucille (nee LoMonaco). Father of Michael (Dana), Carolyn Doyle (John), Joseph (Lisa) and Stephen (Jennifer). Grandfather of four. Brother of Jean Engelsen, Stephen Reidy and Philip Reidy. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.