Obituary: Beatrice S. Cook

Beatrice S. of Glen Cove, died on Feb. 11, 2012 at the age of 86. Wife of the late Dr. Albert W. Cook. Mother of Bruce A. Cook (Lorie) and Deborah A. Dietz (Harold). Grandmother of Susan (Charlie), Paula, Jessica, Jennifer and Timothy. Great- grandmother of Charles and Peter. Sister of Elizabeth Mack. Bea was an active member of the community as the owner of Maison Posh of Locust Valley, as a board member of the Matinecock Association and the Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island, and as a member of the Junior League, the Oyster Bay Historical Society, Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club and the St. John’s of Lattingtown Episcopal Church. She was a dear and loyal friend to many and will be missed by all. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. Devine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. On Feb. 17, 2012, the life of Bea Cook was celebrated at St. John’s of Lattingtown Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. John’s of Lattingtown Episcopal Church, 325 Lattingtown Rd., Locust Valley, NY 11560, will be appreciated.

Obituary: Michael Ponte

Michael Ponte, 60, of Bayville, died on Feb. 14, 2012 at age 60. Husband of Nancy J. Father of Andrew. Also survived by relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral service at the Village Church of Bayville-United Methodist. Interment private.

Obituary: Catherine W. Rossi

Catherine W. (Trini) Rossi, of Oyster Bay, died on Feb. 12, 2012. Mother of Mark (Julie), John (Dianna), Jan (Ken), Neil (Lorraine), Alan (Claudia). Grandmother of Kimberly, David, Alison, Cal Dave, Danielle, Matthew, Erika, and Dylan. Great- grandmother of Cali. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. Devine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic’s RC Chapel. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Obituary: Dolores P. Noviello

Dolores P. Noviello (nee Yula), 76, of Bayville, died on Feb. 15, 2012 at age 76. Mother of Noreen West (Robert), Charles (Lauren) and the late Nicholas. Grandmother of Charles Jr., Lindsay, Cody, Nicholas C., Amanda, Nicholas M. and Neil. Sister of Angela Rode (Robert). Aunt of Amy Aiosa (Frank), Robert Rode, Teri Franco (Michael), and Gina Noviello. Also survived by relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Obituary: Erna M. Gerbert

Erna M. Gerbert, of West Hempstead, died on Feb. 14, 2012. Wife of the late Kurt. Mother of Lynne (Bob) D’Angelo and the late Kurt (Marjorie). Grandmother of Candace, Brad, Kurt, Lauren, Allison, and Janet. Great-grandmother of seven. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. Devine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Ave., Suite 1802 NY, New York 10001 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).

Obituary: Leif James Houman

Leif James Houman, 81, longtime resident of Oyster Bay. died peacefully on Feb. 15, 2012. Husband of Eva. Father of Johnny Houman (Donna), Yvonne Houman (Frank Smith), Dennis Houman (Tobi), and Sine Matt (Howard). Grandfather “Big Daddy” of Graham, Michala, Linden, Jenifer, Caroline, Penelope, Victoria, Bjorn, Dakota and Brooklyn. Funeral services private. Arrangements entrusted to Oyster Bay Funeral Home.

 

Obituary: Vincent S. Furnari

Vincent S. Furnari, of Bayville, died on Jan. 23, 2012 at age 90. A WWII Army Air Corps veteran, he was a family man and dedicated worker. He worked as a draftsman for many years. He was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, a member of American Legion Robert H. Spittel Post, a Eucharistic Minister and lecturer at St. Gertrude R.C. Church. Husband of Anna for 67 years. Father of Theresa Sacco (Anthony), Anthony (Elizabeth) and Joanne Gaglione (Robert). Brother of Rose Pizzirusso. Grandfather of five. Great-grandfather of three. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Glen Cove. Mass held at St. Gertrude RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

 

Obituary: Antonio Sanchez

Antonio Sanchez “Tony,” 83, beloved husband of Lorraine “Lorry” (Bousch) Sanchez, of Westerly, RI, formerly longtime residents of East Norwich. passed away at his home on Jan. 26, 2012. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was predeceased by his parents and two brothers. Antonio worked as a wholesale jeweler for A. Sanchez Jewelry. He was a communicant of St. Clare Church, Westerly, and an active parishioner at St. Dominic’s when living in East Norwich. In addition to his family and friends, Antonio will be dearly missed by his cherished dog, Muffin. The family wishes to thank all of his caregivers for their kind support.

Obituary: Matthew E. Rogers

Matthew E.”Matt” Rogers, 73, of Old Brookville, died on Jan. 21, 2012. Husband of Carol. Father of Krista and Robert. Brother of Dolores. Uncle of Doreen Ginley (Jack), and Donna Durando (John). Member of Brookville Country Club for many years. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Rocco RC Church. In lieu of flowers donations in his name to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Interment private.

 

Obituary: Helen Mae Coston

Helen Mae Coston, of Oyster Bay, died Jan. 22, 2012. Wife of the late Julius A. Coston. Mother of Margo Coston. Grandmother of Collota, Darnell, Kristi and Helen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Helen Mae was born in New Orleans, LA, on March 12, 1925, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maggie Williams. Helen attended school in New Orleans and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. In 1944 Helen came to New York City to visit her sister Zenobia Williams and decided to stay. Helen worked in a defense plant manufacturing parts for aircraft and later worked in a factory making ladies handbags.