Rita M. Quinn, of Westbury, died on July 31, 2001. Wife of the late Vincent M. Mother of James V. (Rose), Sheila A., Brian B. (Kathleen) and the late Eileen R. and John F. Grandmother of Gerard V., Cerria S. and Michael Orientale, Maureen J. Gonzalez and Kelly H. Quinn. Great-grandmother of Scott A., Victoria E. and Brandi L. Gonzalez, Nicolas Q. Orientale and Isabelle E. Torres. Sister of Sr. Sheila Hughes, OP, and Joan Lombard. Arrangements were made by the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, Westbury. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Brigid's RC Church. Interment LI National Cemetery.
Helen Lagnese, of Westbury, died on July 30, 2001. Wife of the late Michael. Mother of MaryAnn Youngs (Duke) and Thomas (Patty). Grandmother of seven. Great-grandmother of two. Arrangements were made by the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, Westbury. Funeral Mass at St. Brigid's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.
Melvin D. Witten, of Westbury, died on Aug. 2, 2001. Husband of Patricia. Father of Melvin Jr., Leticia and Melanie. Grandfather of Alysiann a grandson on the way. Son of Clementine Witten and the late Eugene Witten Sr. Brother of Robin, Eugene Jr., Jeffrey, Kenny and James. Also survived by three brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements were made by the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, Westbury. Religious service. Interment Nassau Knolls Cemetery.