Ben E. Lopinto, of Bayville, died on July 3, 2006 at age 81. He was a WWII veteran. Husband of Roberta. Father of Scott, Dorian and Kim. Grandfather of six. Brother of Rose Maneri. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass at St. Gertrude RC Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset Hwy., Port Jefferson, NY 11776.
Rocco Abbondandolo, of Locust Valley, died on July 5, 2006. He was a member of the Locust Valley Fire Dept. Father of Colette (Charles) Patak, Neal (Angela) Abbondandolo and Joannene (Frank) Russo. Brother of Gertrude Colasanti. Grandfather of eight. Great-grandfather of six. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude's Church. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Brookville.
Augustin "Augie" Chabrier, of Bayville, died on July 5, 2006. Husband of Frances "Snookie" (nee Feeney). Father of Sean and Brian (Nancie). Poppy of Brandon. Big brother of Richard (Gladys) and Willie (Diana). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Arrangements were made by Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude's RC Church. Interment private.
Francis J. (Frankie) Doxey III, of Muttontown, died on July 7, 2006. Son of Carolyn and Francis J. Jr. Brother of John, Jennifer (Michael Palazzo). Nephew of Helen (Chet) Markowski, Sandra, James, Peggy and Richard Albert, Alice and Billy James. Also survived by cousins, friends and his dog Jackie. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass celebrated at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.
Jacob Michael Shank, 7, of Bayville, died on July 7, 2006 after a long courageous battle with leukemia. Beloved son of Katherine McDermott Shank. Loving brother of Luke. Cherished grandson of John P. McDermott and the late Nancy English Kenney. Adored godson of Christine McDermott. Also survived by many loving friends. Arrangements were made by Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral service with the Rev. Dr. Robert Liebold officiating. Interment Bayville Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Jacob Shank Fund, 7 Vine St., Bayville, NY 11709.
Antoinette Stefania, of Woodbury, died on July 12, 2006. Wife of the late Mario. Mother of Joyce Matlach (Richard), Joan Marotta (Michael), Bobby (Elizabeth) and Kathie Capozzi (James). Grandmother of Ricky (Felicia), Bobby, Andrew, Michael (Melissa), Danielle, Bobby, Kristen, Alaina, Nicole, Marie and Danielle. Great-grandmother of Michael Cameron. Sister of Rose Messa and Ann Pertoso. Arrangements were made by Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at Holy Name of Jesus RC Church. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery.