BEETCHIE - Blanche (nee Gilbert) on February 8, 2003 at the age of 101. Resident of Marine Park, Bklyn. Registered nurse for over 50 years. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm. Devoted mother of Nora Merrill and the late Richard. Loving grandmother of Dennis Merrill, Mary Merrill, Dianne, Linda, Michael, and the late Patricia Koenig and great- grandmother of Nicholas Bailey. Also survived by 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Funeral Wednesday 8AM from the MARINE PARK FUNERAL HOME, 3024 Quentin Rd, Bklyn. Mass 9AM Good Shepherd RC Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Visiting Tuesday 2-5 & 7-9 PM.
CAFFREY - Susana. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Joseph, Francis & the late Patricia Mae Whitfield. Devoted grandmother of 6 & 8 great-grandchildren. Longtime member of Catholic Daughters of America. 25 year volunteer at Bishop Molley Retreat House. Reposing BUCKLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 445 West 43rd St., NYC. Mass Scared Heart Church, West 51st St., NYC, Wed., 10:00am.
CARNEY - John T. age 87 of Rutherford, NJ. died on Saturday February 8, 2003. Beloved husband of Marie (Bryceland). Devoted father of Jaquelyn and Walter Kendall, John Kevin and Carol Carney, Margaret and James Dillon, Thomas and Susan Carney, and Patrick Carney. Loving grandfather of 12 and Great-grandfather of 10. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the COLLINS-CALHOUN FUNERAL HOME, 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford, NJ. on Thursday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's R. C. Church, Rutherford, NJ. at 10:30 AM. Friends will be received Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. Funeral Directors may place Death Notices by calling: (212) 949-2000 Outside NYC 1-(800) 223-1660
CARRASCO - Felix (32) of Lawrence, Mass. Beloved husband of Carmen A. Lopez. Loving father of Felix, Jr. and Ciara, Loving son of Yolanda Colon and Candido Carrasco. Beloved brother of Candido, Jr. Migdalia, Evelyn, and In-laws Maria, Pedro, Nelson, Martin. Missed dearly by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral at: LAS ROSAS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 761 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232. Viewing Tuesday and Wednesday 3-9 P.M.
DARMSTADT - Joan E. 63, of Naples, Fl. Passed away Friday, February 7, 2003 at her residence. Joan had been a resident of Naples for the past two years coming from Long Island, NY. She was born in New York City, a daughter of the late Burt and Freda (Elgar) Mattner. She was a former nurse having worked at St. John's Hospital in Far Rockaway and the Morgan Facility Post Office. She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Erica Darmstadt of Rockaway Beach, NY; brother, Edward Mattner of Long Island, NY and two grandchildren, Richard J. Darmstadt, Jr. and Amanda Darmstadt. The family will received friends Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the FOX FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 1:30 P.M. The Fox Funeral Home Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.
FARRELLY - Michael, on February 8, 2002 at the age of 92 years. Native of Tierlahood, Stradone, Co. Cavan, Ireland. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee O'Reilly). Beloved father of Kathleen, Michael (his wife Joan) and John (his wife Gayle). Devoted grandfather of Brian, Deirdre, Michael and Daniel. Dear brother of Margaret and Kathleen in Ireland. Reposing, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 P.M., at RIVERDALE-ONHUDSON FUNERAL HOME, 6110 Riverdale Ave., Bronx, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 10:00AM at Church of the Visitation. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
FLAHERTY - Edna M. on Feb. 8, 2003. Dear wife of the late John. Loving mother of John, Edna, Virginia A. Pomponio and the late Robert. Beloved grandmother of 13 and Greatgrandmother of 16. Cherished sister of Ellen Jajko and the late Viola and Betty. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and by her dear friend Catherine and loving neighbors. Funeral service Tues. 8 PM. at the funeral home. Family will gather at 9:30 AM. on Weds. To depart at 10 AM. for interment at St. Michael's Cemetery, Queens, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 W. 186 St, NY, NY, 10032. The family will be present to receive condolences on Tues. 2-4 & 7-9 PM. at F. RUGGIERO & SONS, Inc. 732 Yonkers Ave-Yonkers, NY 10704 (914) 375-1400 www.ruggieroandsonsfh.com Call Classified Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm & Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm
FONTANA - Mario. died 2-3-03 Retired member of Steamfitters Local 638. Officers and members of Local 638 extend to the family of our deceased Brother our deepest sympathy. John J. Torpey, Pres. Patrick E. Dolan, Secy./Treas.
HERSCH - Mary (nee Pagliero). On February 9, 2003. Beloved mother of Lorraine Kresse and Adrienne Rubenstein. Loving grandmother of Herbert, David, Robert and Andrew Rubenstein. Reposing at the CONWAY FUNERAL HOME, Northern Blvd. At 82nd Street, Jackson Hgts. (82nd St. Branch) on Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-5 & 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, 11 A.M., St. Joan of Arc Church. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village.
IMPARATO - Joseph "Rudy" Devoted husband of Grace (nee Somma). Beloved father of Louise, Joseph, Richard, Robert and Patricia. Loving grandfather of Grace Intartaglia, Richard, Robert and Christine. Fond great-grandfather of Alysa. Dear brother of Michael, John, the late Millie DiBenedetto, Anna Santanastasao, Frank, Anthony and Salvatore. Mass Saint Stephen's R.C. Church 9:30AM, Wednesday. IN REPOSE RACCUGLIA & SON 321-323 Court St., Bklyn 718-855-7737
LEYKO - Frank J. Beloved brother of Emily, Julia, Henry, Walter, Stanley. Reposing BLIZINSKI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 167 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 a.m. O.L. Consolation R.C. Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery.
LOUIS - Paul A. On Feb. 8, 2003. WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Helen H. (nee Hammel). Dear brother of Mary Ferrante and the late Eleanor Albanese. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral Wed., 8:30 A.M. from the MARINE PARK F. H., 3024 Quentin Rd, Bklyn. Mass 9:30 A.M. St. Bernard's R. C. Church. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Visiting Tues., 2-5 & 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant House, 460 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036 Attn: Public Relations.
LUFF - Charles P. Beloved father of Mary Masterson (and Brian), Kathleen Walsh, Charles Luff (and Susan), Elaine Amplo (and Robert), and the late Barbara Luff. Dear brother of Mary Jane Cooke (and William), Eileen Hosford, and Gerald Luff (and Cindy). Also survived by 4 loving grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Reposing at MARTIN A. GLEASON FUNERAL HOME, 149-20 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Kevin's R.C. Church at 10:45 AM on Wed. Visiting Tues. 2-5 & 7-10 P.M.
McKENNA - Thomas F. on Sept 9, 2003. Beloved brother of Jerry and Patrick McKenna, Eileen Phillips and Nora Briel and the late Kathleen Shannon. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME INC. 5628 Broadway @ 232nd St, Bronx on Tues. & Wed. 2-5 & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Thurs. Our Lady of Angel's Church at 9:45 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
MICHELS - Judy Of Levittown, L.I. on February 9, 2003. Beloved aunt of Benjamin, Scott, Chris, Glenn and Todd. Loving great-aunt of six. Friends may call Tuesday, 2 - 5 and 7 - 9:30 P.M. at the THOMAS F. DALTON FUNERAL HOME, Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke (2 Blocks East of Wantagh Pkwy) Mass Wednesday, 10 A.M. at St. Bernard R. C. Church, Levittown. Interment St. Johns Cemetery, Middle Village.
MONGELLI - Antonette "Nina" Wife of the late Michael. Beloved mother of Frank, Marie Pinto, Gerry Padron, Eugene, Anna Protin and Michael. Also survived by 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 2 greatgreat- grandchildren. Reposing at CUSIMANO & RUSSO FUNERAL HOME, 2005 W. 6th St. Mass of the Resurrection Thursday 10:30 A.M. St. Rocco's RC Church. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Visiting hours 2-5 & 7-9:30 P.M.
PAFUNDI - Margaret H. Of Central Islip. Formerly of Woodhaven, NY. Suddenly on February 9, 2003 in her 67th Year. Wife of William J. Pafundi. Mother of Deborah Pafundi- Rabbitte (Patrick) and Mary Jane Lubrano (Leonard). Sister of the Late Andrew J. McArdle, Edward T. McArdle and Winifred Greeley. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Christopher, Emily and Daniel. Reposing at THOMAS P. WALSH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 60 Carleton Avenue (2.5 Miles North Exit 43 A - S. S. Pkwy) Central Islip. Mass, Thursday at 9:45AM in St. John of God Church, Central Islip. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village. Visiting, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 - 4 & 7 - 9PM.
PAYNE - James. died 2-9-03 Life member of Steamfitters Local 638. Officers and members of Local 638 extend to the family of our deceased Brother our deepest sympathy. John J. Torpey, Pres. Patrick E. Dolan, Secy./Treas.
PONTILLO - Margaret. (nee Perullo) On February 8, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Pontillo. Sister of Elena Squitieri, and the late Antonio, and Catherine Perullo. Loving mother of Joseph, Anthony, and the late Vincent. Loving mother-in-law of Ruth Cimino, Frances Pontillo, and the late Eileen Pontillo. Loving grandmother of ten, and great-grandmother of ten. Also survived by many nieces, and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, and Wednesday from 2-5 & 7-9 PM at Joseph G. Duffy Funeral Home, 255 Ninth Street, Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:30 AM at St. Francis Xavier Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram New York.
REU - Lillian M. Survived by her sister Florence Byrnes and her brother Edward Reu. Viewing Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 P.M. at JOSEPH FARENGA & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria, NY 11105. Funeral Mass Trinity Lutheran Church Thursday 11:00 A.M. 37th St & 31st Ave. Burial to follow St. Michael's Cemetery.
RUBINO - Laura, of Bronx, NY, died February 9, 2003 at the age of 89 years. Her husband Robert, four sons, Robert, Richard, Thomas, and Kenneth; a brother Andrew Tantillo; two sisters, Rose Garcia, and Mary Genovese, 14 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren survive her. Family will welcome friends on Tues. and Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. at the WESTCHESTER FUNERAL HOME, INC., EASTCHESTER, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:45 A.M., Thursday, at Immaculate Conception Church, Tuckahoe. Entombment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx.
SWEENY - Mary Jane (nee Villany), on February 10, 2003. Beloved wife of Richard J. Loving mother of Sheila, Christina, Michelle, and Richard A. Cherished daughter of Sadie. Dear sister of Ernest, and Anthony. Fond grandmother of Jake. Visitation, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thurs., 2- 5 and 7-9 P.M. at McLaughlin & Sons Funeral Home, 3rd Avenue (at 97th St., Brooklyn). Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 9:30 A.M., St. Patrick's Church.
WENZEL - Arthur 89, February 7, 2003. Born and raised in NYC. Mr. Wenzel was a Deacon at his church for many years. Beloved husband of the late Viola. Uncle of Bill Hankammer. Family and friends are invited to attend services Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Bedford Park Congregational Church, Bronx. Visiting will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at McKeon Funeral Home, 3129 Perry Ave. Bronx. Interment Lutheran Cemetery, Queens, NY.
WORELL - Fred, U.S. Navy Veteran and Ret. Police Sgt NYPD, Rodman's Neck Range and 45th Pct, Saturday, February 8, 2003. Son of the late Richard and Irene (nee Lauder) Worell. Survived by his two sons, Kyle F. and Kurt R. Worell, their mother, Margaret (nee Sullivan) Worell and his brother, Jerry Worell. Funeral from SCHUYLER HILL FUNERAL HOME 3535 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial St. Benedict Church at 10:30 AM. Interment, Private. Visiting Tuesday 2-5 & 7-9:30 PM. James E. McQuade, Director.
