Obituary: James J. Harnett

Family & Children’s Association CEO, Dies at 63

Known as the ultimate caregiver, Mr. Harnett shepherded the care of thousands of Long Islanders in his role as president/CEO of Family & Children’s Association, a human care agency serving Long Island’s neediest population. Mr. Harnett passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 23, 2010.

Obituary: Richard Wade

Richard Wade
Richard Wade, 61, of Plainview, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Nov. 24, 2009. Husband of Virginia. Father of Christine Avery, Michelle Diaz, Kelly Torres and Kevin Wade. Brother of Elizabeth Dunican, Francis and Louis. Grandfather of five. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held at Maria Regina RC Church. Cremation was private.

Obituary: Frieda Garman

Frieda Garman

Frieda (Brolin) Garman, of Washingtonville, NY, former resident of Massapequa Park, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2009 at the age of 92, surrounded by her three children, Lawrence Edward Brolin (wife Eileen), Lynda J. Brolin and Beverly Joanne Brolin. She was born in Astoria, NY, on Oct. 10, 1917, the daughter of Andrew and Hannah Bergh.

Obituary: Vivian Callaci

Vivian Callaci

Vivian Callaci, of Plainview, died on Sept. 22, 2009. Wife of the late Andrew. Mother of Frank, Robert and the late Anthony. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.

Obituary: Marion ‘Tess’ Teslik

At 92, Marion “Tess” Teslik was an independent, quick-witted, working woman with a flair for fashion.

Growing up in Jamaica, Queens, Ms. Teslik attended finishing school after her high school days and later enrolled at Fordham University.

She attended three years of college before meeting her husband, Alexander, Jr., while on a train traveling between New York and Connecticut. They later married and Ms. Teslik, an only child, went on to have three children, Alexander, Steven and Melanie.

Obituary: Isobel Castoro

Isobel Castoro

Isobel (Breit) Castoro, 93, formerly of Plainview, passed away in Hudson, FL, on Aug. 8, 2009. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her son, Carl of Hicksville and daughter Cathy Snyder of New Paltz, NY, as well as five grandchildren. Widow of Michael P. Castoro.

Isobel was “Rosie the Riveter” and the first woman to receive an “A” rating for her work in defense during WWII. She also aided in the capture of a saboteur.

Obituary: Gertrude Mellon

Gertrude Mellon

Gertrude Mellon, of Bethpage, died on April 10, 2009, in her 90th year. Gertrude was a dancing teacher to thousands and friend to countless others. Wife of the late Francis J. Mother of Francine B. Wagner (Stephen), Jack (Marilyn), Carole M. Stubbe (Larry), Raymond T. (Patricia) and Maureenn DiGennaro (Tony). Sister of Doris Connolly. Grandmother of 11. Great-grandmother of nine. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Funeral Mass at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment LI National Cemetery. Donations may be made to Make A Wish Foundation of Metro NY, Inc., 111 Marcus Ave., Suite 22, Lake Success, NY 11042 in her memory.

Obituary: Jane T. Stepankewich

Jane T. Stepankewich

Jane T. Stepankewich, of Old Bethpage, passed away April 1, 2009. She was predeceased in 1989 by her husband Eugene. She is survived by her children, Robert Stepankewich and Paula Jachno; grandchildren, Gregory, Stephanie and Lillian. Also survived by her sisters and brother, Laura Zamojcin, Eleanor Renkas, Henry Aleksiewicz, Irene Gibbons and Mary Rezempoulich. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held April 4 at St. Martin of Tours RC Church with interment following at St. Charles Cemetery.