Robert E. Curran, of Syosset, died on Oct. 8, 2001. He was retired from the NCPD. Husband of Elizabeth M. (nee Varacchi). Son of Ann and the late John Curran. Son-in-law of Elizabeth and Jack Scanlan and the late Frederick L. Varacchi. Brother of John and Nancy Giacomazza. Brother-in-law of Ingrid Curran, Andy Giacomazza, Lorraine and John Cherpock, Jayne Bisesi, Barbara Varacchi, Carolyn and Rich Marschean, Jacqueline and Todd McCormick, Eileen and the late Frederick T. Varacchi. Uncle of Janina and Christina Curran, Carolyn Bisisi, Lorraine and Craig Cherpock, Nicole and Richie Marschean, Thomas, Corinne and Tyler Varacchi. Arrangements were made by the Beney Funeral Home, Syosset. Funeral Mass at St. Edward Confessor RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Julia Scimeca, of Woodbury, died on Oct. 8,2001. Mother of Theresa Clarke and Monica Clune. Sister of Antoinette Mele. Grandmother of five. Great-grandmother of four. Arrangements were made by the C.S. Bartholomew & Son Funeral Home, Bellmore. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas RC Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to UPR Family Council, United Presbyterian Residence, Syosset-Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797. Salvatore Santora, 85, of Jericho, died on Oct. 11, 2001. Husband of Millicent. Father of Claire, Anthony and Linda Capanelli. Brother of Jean. Grandfather of seven. Great-grandfather of 10. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle RC Church. Burial private.