Simon George Ghitelman, of Plainview, died on March 16, 2002. Father of David Ghitelman, Elisse Ghitelman, Gayle Ghitleman, Seth Ghitelman and Shari Ghitelman. Brother of Gilbert Ghitelman. Grandfather of Samuel, Aaron, Jacob, James, Eva, Mary, George and Brien. Also survived by his former spouse Sandy Cohen. A memorial service was held at Jones Beach. Cremation private.
Mary Congemi, of Old Bethpage, died on March 21, 2002. Wife of the late Nick. Mother of Linda and Ralph Tiso and the late Ross Congemi. Grandmother of Michael, Ross, Joseph, Alison, Jerry and Carmine. Great-grandmother of Ian. Sister of Stan Dragoti. Arrangements were made by the Beney Funeral Home, Syosset. Funeral Mass at St. Edward Confessor RC Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Ernest G. Schiller, of Plainview, died on March 21, 2002. He was retired from the NY Life Insurance Co. Husband of the late Eileen Purver. Father of Mary Ann Schiller. Brother of Arthur, Mary Schiller, Helen Rubcewich and the late Valentine and Theresa Berny. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, Hicksville. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.
Lillian M. Koch, of Woodbury, died on March 23, 2002. Wife of the late Joseph A. Mother of Joseph C. and Marianne Koch. Grandmother of eight. Great-grandmother of 18. Arrangements were made by the Fullerton Funeral Home, Baldwin. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christopher's RC Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery.