Vito Comptiello, of Locust Valley, died on March 15, 2006. He was co-founder of Italian Americans in Government Services Inc. Husband of Pauline. Father of Bill (Kate) and Rita (Shaun) Byrne. Grandfather of Regina, Brian, Allison, Michael and Kara. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass celebrated at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

Fortunato "Fred" Larice, of Locust Valley, died on March 19, 2006 at age 84. Husband of the late Carmella. Father of Rose Ann Donnarumma, Louis and Anthony. Brother of Helen Meola, Pasqualina Bocchino, Maria Musto, Luigi, Gennaro and the late Gerardo. Grandfather of David, Julie, and Christopher. Great-grandfather of Kristine, Taylor and the late Justin. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.