George Ferrara, 75, resident of Stony Brook, died on March 8, 2006. Father of Valerie (Rick) Ritacco, Dawn (John) Mirand, Hope (Steve) Hossenlopp and George (Carol). Grandfather of Alexa, Caralyn, Kristen, Victoria and Stephanie. Brother of Mela Lomma, Pat and Joe. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Donations in George's name are requested to the LI State Veterans Home, 100 Patriots Rd., Stony Brook, NY 11790.

Mary Oddo, 97, resident of Glen Cove, died on March 9, 2006. Sister of A. Violante. Aunt of Angelo and Constance Silveri. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Graveside services at Locust Valley Cemetery.