Obituary: Ralph K. Smith Jr.

Longtime Locust Valley and Glen Cove resident Ralph K. Smith Jr. passed away Aug. 23, 2011. He was born in Ambridge, PA, and graduated Sewickley High School in 1942. He entered Dartmouth College, enlisted in the Army in 1943, joining the 63rd Infantry Division. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action.

After a semester at Shrivenham American University in England, he returned to Dartmouth, graduating in 1948 Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, and president of Delta Tau Fraternity. He entered Harvard Law School, served as president of the Chancery Club and graduated in 1951. Since that time he practiced law, concentrating on charitable trusts, estates, foundations and not-for-profit corporations.

Obituary: Jeannie T. Planty

Jeannie T. Planty, 85, of Glen Oaks, NY, died on Aug. 26, 2011. She was born in Jamaica, NY, on April 27, 1926. Beloved wife of the late Charles Hettrich. Loving mother of Susan Carfora (Alfred) and Barbara Simon. Cherished grandmother of Juli Sharon (Patrick), Michael Carfora, Charles Carfora, Joseph Simon (Diane) and Jennifer Sullivan (Timothy). Proud great-grandmother of nine. Dear sister of Mary Weigand. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic RC Chapel. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to LI Alzheimer’s Foundation, 5 Channel Dr., Port Washington, NY 11050 would be appreciated.

Obituary: Louis Mazzara

Louis Mazzara, 78, of Oyster Bay, died on Aug. 21, 2011. Beloved husband of Antonette, a.k.a. Toni. Cherished father of Lou-Ann Thompson (late Tommy) and the late Steven. Loving grandfather of Brian and Katherine. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Proud veteran of the Korean War. Member of the American Legion, Quentin Roosevelt Post #4 of Oyster Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 532 Broadhollow Rd., Suite 118, Melville, NY 11747, would be appreciated. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic’s RC Chapel. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Oyster Bay Funeral Home.

Obituary: Robert J. Filardi

Robert J. Filardi, 78, of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Bayville, died on Aug. 7, 2011 . Beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father of Cynthia Sabatino (Thomas). Cherished grandfather of Lauren and Julia. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was a devoted U.S. Navy Corpsman who served during the Korean Conflict. A member of the Robert H. Spittell Post 1285 American Legion in Bayville. He was the owner of Dor Porsche-Audi in Roslyn for many years. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude RC Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

Obituary: Helen Tullo

Helen Tullo, 80, of Dix Hills, died on July 30, 2011. Wife of the late Dominick. Mother of JoAnn Giordano (Joseph) and Donna Messina (Lello). Grandmother of Donnie Messina (Natalia), Corey Messina (Laura), Luca Messina, Joseph Giordano (Helene), Michael Giordano (Dana) and Nicholas Giordano (Michelle). Great-grandmother of 11. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass St. Dominic RC Chapel. Interment private.

Obituary: Theodore Vlavianos

Theodore “Ted” Vlavianos, of Bayville, 52, died on July 28, 2011. Husband of Dorothy. Father of T.J. Brother of Gigi Aufiero (Michael) and Margarita Goussis. Uncle of Thomas Klosset, Dana Aufiero, Evelyn Goussis, Spiro Goussis, George Goussis, Michelle Bessoir, William Synnott, David Synnott, and Stephanie Synnott. Cherished great-uncle of Maritina and Alexander. Also survived by relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at the Greek Orthodox Church of The Holy Resurrection. Interment Bayville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, Nassau Division, 75 Davids Dr., Hauppauge, NY 11788 www.cancer.org.

Obituary: Carol Ann McDonald

Carol Ann McDonald (Seaman), age 71, passed away after a long illness in Woodsville, NH on July 19, 2011.

Carol is survived by her children, Alex (Monique) of Oyster Bay, Edward (Jenny) of Sharon, Vermont, and Mary (Chad) of Plainfield, NH., and sixgrandchildren, Phillip, Henriette, Maaike, Adriaan, Michael and Tim; and her sister Linda Gier of Oyster Bay; her nephew and godson Roy (JoAnn), Jeff (Georgia), Jackie (Steven) and Linda (Edward); and her lifelong friend Carol Graepel.

Obituary: Deborah A. Orlando

Deborah A. Orlando, 53, of Muttontown, died peacefully at home on July 28, 2011. Wife of Al. Mother of Jacquelin and Briana. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was a much loved member of Brookville Country Club for over 21 years. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s RC Church, Glen Cove. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090 www.smiletrain.org and or Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10122 www.ocrf.org would be appreciated.

Obituary: Adelaide “Adi” L. Beatty

Adelaide “Adi” L. Beatty of Oyster Bay, NY, died July 23, 2011. She was a graduate of Friends Academy, Locust Valley, NY; Pine Manor College, MA, and Bucknell University, PA. Adi did her post grad studies at the New School for Social Research, NY, and was a Retired Dir. of Development at Mt. Holyoke College. She had a long and successful career in fundraising, was an avid sailor and active member of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. She is survived by her late brother Frank W. Beatty II’s children: Frank W. Beatty III, Brooke Beatty Wallace, Winifred Beatty Brunsickle, and a loving family of friends and her beloved “Molly” and “Kit Kat.” Arrangements were handled by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home and the burial service was held at the Matinecock Cemetery.

Obituary: Philip LoBue

Philip LoBue, 84, of Bayville, died on July 21, 2011. Husband of Anne. Father of Mary Romero (Fred), Paul (Heather) and the late Philip. Grandfather of seven. Brother of Lucy Hiney (John). Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.