Virginia L. Baron (nee Lent), a resident of Oyster Bay since 1950, died on April 30, 2003. Wife of the late Andre R. Mother of Lucille "Lulu", Maurice M. "Binky" (Carol) and Sara "Sally" (Arlene R. Weltman). Grandmother of Lauren V. Townsend, Thomas A Townsend and Andrew W. Baron. Great-grandmother of Alexander T. Baumann. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Donations can be made to Doubleday Babcock Senior Center or the Visiting Nurse Association of Oyster Bay.

Anthony "Tony" F. Fiore, 63, of Estero, FL, formerly of Bayville, died on May 1, 2003. He was a charter member of Bayville/Centre Island Rotary Club. Husband of Ronnie. Father of Joseph (Elizabeth), Jennifer Shimalla (Fred) and Allison Searson (Dennis). Grandfather of Rafael, Christine, Alexandra, Corinna, Anthony, Nicholas and Alexa. Brother of Angela Morea (Sonny) and Carol. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment private. Donations can be made to Bayville/Centre Island Rotary Club, PO Box 33, Bayville, NY 11709.

Harvey A. Purdy, 82, formerly of Oyster Bay, died on May 2, 2003. Brother of Hortence Gibson. Cousin of Mildred Hamlin and Joyce Shervington. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral service at the funeral home. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.

Frances M. Massa, 91, a lifelong resident of Oyster Bay, died on May 4, 2003. Daughter of the late Bartolomeo and Maria Massa. Sister of Mary Ziegner, William, Joseph and Anthony Massa and the late Dominic and Nicholas Massa. Aunt of many 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. Contributions can be made, in Frances Massa's memory, to the Alzheimer's Association.

George H. Higgins, of Bayville, died on May 6, 2003. He was ex-chief and member of Atlantic Steamer Fire Co. #1. Husband of Minnie. Father of George (Carol) and Steven (Diane). Grandfather of Kristin, Eric, Matthew, Stephanie and Keith. Brother of Fred and the late Frank, Mary and Walter. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude's RC Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.