Walter LaMarita, a long time resident of Franklin Square, died recently. He was a decorated veteran of WWII. Husband of Vera (nee Miceli). Father of Richard, Laura, Jeffrey and Donna. Father-in-law of Richard Sobocinski and Christine LaMarita. Grandfather of Gillian. Brother of Ellen. Brother-in-law of Louise. Uncle of Claire and Jerry Hunter and Kathy and Mike Jakubus. Arrangements were made by the Franklin Funeral Home, Franklin Square. Funeral Mass at St. Catherine of Sienna RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
John E. Thomas, 66, of Babylon, Elmont and West Islip, died on June 8, 2003. Companion of Toni Deak. Brother of Mary Tinsley. Father of Jennifer Edgar and Helen Thomas. Grandfather of Jacob and Stephan Edgar. Mr. Thomas will be cremated and his ashes dispersed in California.
Frederick L. Smith, of Elmont, died on June 10, 2003. He was a retired fifth grade teacher at Alden Terrace and Stewart Manor Schools. Husband of Beverly (nee Jackson). Father of Bradford M. and Dawn Maurcieri. Grandfather of Arianna and Nathanael. Brother of Herrick (Mary). Uncle of Marthane, Jane and Herrick A. Cousin of Esther Giles. Arrangements were made by the Krauss Funeral Home, Franklin Square. Cremation private.
Andrew J. Fenn, of Elmont, died on June 17, 2003. Husband of Rosemarie. Father of Cathy and Tony, Maryann and Reno and James and Maryellen. Brother of Ruth, Helen and Clara. Grandfather of nine. Arrangements were made by the O'Brien-Sheipe Funeral Home, Elmont. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Boniface RC Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery.