Alice K. Stewart, of Plainview, died on Oct. 24, 2000. She was a retired credit manager for Gertz Dept. Store. Daughter of the late Henry and Anne Stewart. Sister of Anne Paccadolmi, James F. and the late Harry Stewart. Aunt of Tom, Patty, Janine, Nicole, Jimmy, Hank, Pat and Michael. Sister-in-law of Vincent, Sharon and Josie. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment St. Raymond's Cemetery. Matthew R. Gaj, of Plainview, died on Oct. 24, 2000. Husband of Jo Ann. Father of Natalie Bonvicin and Julianne Coiro. Father-in-law of Dave Bonvicin and Danny Coiro. Brother of Henry. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, Hicksville. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Mercy Hospice, 1220 Front St., Uniondale, NY 11553. William J. McCormick, of Plainview, died on Oct. 31, 2000. He was a retired lieutenant with NYPD. Husband of Margaret M. Father of William, Daniel, James, Doreen Cooper and Joseph. Brother of Martin and the late John and Thomas. Grandfather of eight. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, Hicksville. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.