ASTUTO — Gloria Wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Lisa and Gasper Vultaggio, Marie and Bill McDaid, Tammy Ann and Thomas Bomengo, Jennifer Astuto and Cesar Zuniga. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Reposing at COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Hylan Blvd at Tysens Lane, SI. Visiting Tuesday 7-9 P.M. and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Mass of the Resurrection Thursday 9:45 A.M. Our Lady Star of the Sea. Interment Moravian Cemetery.

CARROZZA — Nicholas J. Former & well known Vocalist, passed away on December 14, 2003 in Pocopson, PA. Mr. Carrozza was a former resident of Brooklyn, NY. He is survived by his 2 children John Carrozza & Agnes Carrozza-Acello. Predeceased by his wife Agnes & parents Ignazio & Rosalie Carrozza. Also survived by 7 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren. Calling hrs. will be on Tues., Dec. 16th 2-9 P.M. at RACCUGLIA & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 321 Court St., Brooklyn, NY. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wed., Dec. 17th at 9:45 A.M. at St. Agnes Church, corner of Hoyt & Sackett St., Bklyn, NY. Interment Ocean View Cemetery, S.I.

COLLINS — Marty, of Brooklyn, NY, on December 14, 2003 at the age of 69. Beloved brother of Thomas, John and May. Loving cousin of Kay Cullen. Cherished uncle of Kevin and Scott. Cherished great uncle of Krystal, Tyler, Katelyn and Megan. Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc., South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 on Weds from 2- 4:30 and 7-9:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial, Thurs, 11 A.M. at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church. Interment, to follow at St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery.

CONDON — Catherine, 85, formerly of the Bronx. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Richard Jr, Christine (Edmund) Desmond, Trish (Ken) Gogarty. Grandmother of Michael, Jim, Shane, Ryan. Great grandmother of Aidan, Kelly and Ryan. Mass of the Resurrection Wed. 11:00 A.M., Sacred Heart Church, Ashford Ave at Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Visiting Tuesday (today)

EDWARDS - DOWDLE F.H., 64 Ashford Ave., Dobbs Ferry. CONTE—Carol (nee Cestaro) on Dec. 14, 2003. Loving mother of Debra, John Boy, George, Kenneth. Devoted daughter of Antoinette. Proud grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 2. Faithful sister of Nancy Savasta. Visiting Tues 2-5 & 7-9 MIRAGLIA FUNERAL CHAPELS, Mass Weds. 10:00 A.M. St. Frances Cabrini.

CUSACK — Robert W., of Staten Island, on December 13, 2003. Loving father of Robert Cusack, Eva Marie Cusack-McPartlin and Heather DeMauro. Dear former husband of Joan Cusack. Adored grandfather of Mark, Timothy, Sophia and Faith-Ann. Funeral from CASEY FUNERAL HOME, 350 Slosson Ave., Staten Island on Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial, Our Lady of Angels Church, Bklyn. 9:30 A.M. Interment, Oceanview Cemetery, Staten Island. Friends will be received, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.

DePAULO — Nancy (nee Rose), on December 15, 2003. Beloved wife of Anthony. Loving mother of Ryan. Devoted daughter of Robert and Patricia Rose. Dear sister of Robert Rose, Jack Rose, Patsy Pooley, Susan Glatzerman and Michael Rose. Dear daughter- in-law of Mary DePaulo. Reposing, Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at RIVERDALE-ONHUDSON FUNERAL HOME, 6110 Riverdale Ave., Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, 9:45 A.M. at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westchester Medical Center, Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595.

FITZMAURICE — Margaret on Dec. 14, 2003 (nee O'Connor) from Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. Beloved wife of Thomas. Devoted mother to Michael, Patrick, James, John, Margaret, Patricia, Tom and Tim. Loving mother-in-law to Amy, Rita, Lisa, Carolyn, and Joe. Devoted grandmother to Ryan, Jaclyn, Conor, Neil, Rebecca, Shannon, Andrew, and Brandon. Family will receive friends Tues. & Wed. 2-5 & 7-9 PM at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME 5628 Broadway 718-548-1100. Mass of Christian Burial Visitation Church Thurs. 10 AM. Interment to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery.

KEENAN — Thomas H., on December 15, 2003. Beloved husband of Kathleen F. Keenan; dear father of Tommy, Brian, and Erin Keenan; dear brother of Kathryn Keenan, Raymond (Marianne) Keenan, and Maryanne (Sal) Burdi; son-in-law of Kathleen McGovern; brother-in-law of Michael (Lisa) McGovern. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 9:15 A.M. and from St. Michael's Church at 10:00 A.M. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mr. Keenan's memory to the Jimmy V. Foundation, 100 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513. www.amigonefuneralhome.com

KELLY — Kathleen on December 15, 2003. 72 years. Beloved daughter of the late John & Cathryn (nee Sullivan) Kelly. Dear sister of the late William Kelly. Survived by cousins & many friends. Family will receive friends Tuesday 3-5 & 7-9 PM at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME INC, 5628 Broadway at 232 St, Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John's R.C. Church Wednesday 11 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

LAKE — Sister Jean Evangeline, O.P., was called to her eternal reward on Sunday, December 14, 2003. Wake: Wednesday, December 17th, with prayers at 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Funeral: Thursday, December 18th with Morning Prayers at 10:10 A.M. Liturgy at 10:30 A.M. Wake and Mass at Queen of the Rosary Motherhouse, 555 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY.

LANNIGAN — Paul F. On December 14, 2003. Age 53. Former Senior Investigator, NY State Corrections. Beloved husband of Earnestine (nee Michaels). Devoted son of Martin & Helen. Loving brother of William & Ashley Lannigan. Caring uncle of Katie & Colm. Reposing at MCMANUS FUNERAL HOME, 4601 Ave N at E. 46th St., Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial St. Thomas Aquinas (Chapel) RC Church, Thursday, 10:30AM. Visitation Wednesday, 2–5 & 7–9PM. McKEOWN—Christopher A. Retired M.A.B.S.T.O.A., passed away peacefully in his home on Dec. 13. Sadly missed by loving wife Teresa, daughter Claire, sons Joseph, Christopher and Michael, son-in-law Brian, granddaughter Therese, sisters Maureen Taylor, Olive Kiely, Evelyn Coleman in Ireland, and brother Patrick J. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Reposing DAVID J HODDER & SON 899 McLean Ave, (near Kimball) Yonkers, NY Tues & Wed. 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Mass St. Barnabas Church Thurs. 9:45 A.M. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

McNULTY — Mary J. On December 13, 2003. In Wilmington, N.C. A long time employee of Chase Manhattan bank. Beloved wife of the late John T. McNulty. Devoted mother of Robert, Normandie Stefanelli, and Jack. Also survived by six grandchildren, and pre-deceased by Michael McNulty. In lieu of flowers contributions to Resurrection R. C. Church 2331 Gerritsen Ave, appreciated. Funeral Thursday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian burial Resurrection R.C. Church 9:30 A.M. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Reposing at BYRNES FUNERAL HOME 2384 Gerristsen Ave., Bklyn. Visiting Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 P.M.

MURFREE-CRAWFORD — Nola Carol. On December 10, 2003. Director of Communications Dept. at the Plaza Hotel and member of St. Dominic's Church. Beloved daughter of Gwen and Haley Murfree. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Raymond Crawford. Beloved sister of Judy Murfree (husband, Walter)_ Handy; devoted grandmother of Tesha Crawford (husband, Walter) McDonald and Tanika Crawford; and much loved aunt of Darryl (wife, Anne) Handy and Erik (wife, Alison) Handy. The family will received friends on Tuesday, 12/16/03 from 2–5 and 7–9PM at F. RUGGIERO & SONS, Inc., 726 Morris Park Ave, Bronx. Religious services are scheduled at St. Dominic's Catholic Church for Wednesday, 10AM.

PISCINA — John. On December 14, 2003. Husband of the late Esther (nee Israel); and the late Mary (nee Falkenstien). Beloved father of Robert and daughter-inlaw, Mildred. Funeral services arranged by LEO F. KEARNS FUNERAL HOME. Services will be held at St. John Cemetery, Tuesday at 1:30 P.M.

PLOTKIN — Jack. On 12/05/03. The Officers & Members of the Theatrical Protective Union, Local #1 I.A.T.S.E. We regret to inform you of the passing of OUR RETIRED BROTHER. Services private. FRATERNALLY, Ed McConway, President David Camus, Secretary

SOLOMITO — Mildred. On December 14, 2003. Formerly of Flushing, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Dr. Joseph. Dear sister of Anne Hricak, and Helen Roe. Also survived by 2 grandchildren. Reposing at the HESS-MILLER FUNERAL HOME 64-19 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village, N.Y. until 8:30 A.M. on Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial 9:15 A.M. at St. Stanislaus R.C. Church. Interment at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery.

STRAUSER — William. Beloved husband of Noreen (nee Ryan). Devoted father of William and his wife, Melissa, Thomas and his wife, Karen and Margaret Zolla and her husband, Salvatore. Dear brother of Joyce Romeo. Loving grandfather of Shannon and Samantha. Reposing at MARTIN A. GLEASON, Funeral Home, 10- 25 150th St., Whitestone, NY. Mass of Christian Burial St. Luke's R.C. Church on Thursday at 9:30 A.M. Visiting Tuesday & Wednesday 2-5 & 7-10 PM.