Louis J. Petersen, of Old Bethpage, died on April 1, 2000. He was ex-chief of the East Meadow Fire Dept. He worked at Grumman Aerospace and was program director for the LEM Program. His name is on the time capsule on the moon. Husband of Gladys. Father of Gladys Moglia, Arleen Brockwell, Christine Gent and the late Richard. Father-in-law of John Gent. Grandfather of Cayce, Lisa and Glen, David, Anthony and Kimberly. Great-grandfather of Heather. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, Plainview. Funeral serivces. Interment LI National Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.