Gus Valerakis, of Elmont, died on Feb. 28, 1999. Husband of Stella. Father of Michael and Thomas. Father-in-law of Earline and Anne. Brother of the late John. Nephew of Helen Gramas. Grandfather of Lourdes, Jennifer, Christopher, Celine, Trisah Anne and Veronica. Arrangements were made by the Krauss Funeral Home, Franklin Square. Mass at St. Paul's RC Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Donations can be made to Mercy Hospice. Daniel W. Rice, of West Hempstead, died on March 5, 1999. Husband of the late Nora. Father of JoAnne Rice, Valerie Lozza, Danielle Grimes and the late Marilyn Tufaro. Grandfather of Tracy Trufaro, Justin Lozza, Daniel Lozza, Chad Grimes, Todd Grimes and Michaela Lozza. Arrangements were made by the Fairchild Chapel, Garden City. Religious service. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Nicola Quinto, of Franklin Aquare, died on March 9, 1999. Husband of Francis. Father of Nunzio and Terry. Father-in-law of Linda and Thomas Richter. Grandfather of Nicholas Patrick Quinto. Arrangements were made by the Krauss Funeral Home, Franklin Square. Mass at St. Catherine of Sienna RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.