Anthony Chiesa, 87, of Oyster Bay, died on Jan. 30, 2008. Husband of Anne. Father of Barbara Meli (Salvatore). Uncle of Richard David (Judy). Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Memorial Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment private. Donations in his name can be made to a charity of your choice.

Howard Crofoot, of Locust Valley and East Hampton, known for years as the Clock Doctor, died on Feb. 7, 2008 at the age of 85. Howard was born and grew up in Springfield, MA. He studied mechanical engineering at Northeastern University in Boston and, as a young pilot, served as flight instructor in the Air Force during WWII. After the war, he became an air traffic controller, working for the FAA until 1972 at Kennedy, LaGuardia and MacArthur Airports.

While working as a controller, Howard became interested in how clocks work and studied to become a certified watch and clock maker. What began as a hobby became a professional calling when Howard retired from the FAA. He repaired clocks for almost 30 years, serving clients throughout Long Island and New York City, including Gosman's Dock in Montauk, the Maidstone Club in East Hampton, Madame Chiang Kai-Shek in Locust Valley and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan. His work was featured in The New York Times and The East Hampton Star.

A civic minded man, Howard volunteered for the Doubleday Babcock Center in Oyster Bay and the American Legion Hall in Locust Valley. He was active for many years in the Reformed churches in Locust Valley and Brookville, where he was a member of the consistory and the choir.

Howard is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Gerry McKey; by his daughter Dorothy Nollman and his stepdaughter Carol Harrington (David); by his grandchildren, Jacqueline Nollman and Natalie, Hayley and Samuel Harrington; and by a great-grandchild Anthony Nollman.

A memorial service will be held on March 8 at the Reformed Church, Ryefield Road, Locust Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Doubleday Babcock Center, 45 E. Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771 or the American Legion, Howard Van Wagner Post #962, 280 Forest Ave., Locust Valley, NY 11560.

Thomas Landers, 48, a resident of Milford, NJ, died on Feb. 20, 2008. Father of Mark and Ashleigh. Son of Doris and the late William P. Brother of Peggy Pennington (Dick), Bill (Sandy) and the late Lynda Riolo (Frank). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, Attn: Charitable Accounting, 1 Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523. Mary Louise Surowiec, 74, of Syosset, died on Feb. 22, 2008. Mother of Mary Alice (Marissa) Morrow and Victoria Surowiec. Sister of Michael D. Schramm (Corinda). Also survived by nieces and cousins. Private cremation and memorial service was held at the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. A Mass in Mary Lou's memory will be held at St. Hyacinth RC Church, 319 Cedar Swamp Road, Glen Head, on Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. Donations in Mary Lou's name may be made to the North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050.