LaBARBERA - Frank, age 78, of Clearwater, Fla., on April 27, 2001. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., moved to Florida from Syosset, L.I., in 1985. Former District Sales Manager with Mead John son - A Division of Bristol - Myers Squibb. Member of St. Brendan Catholic Church, Clearwater, Pastoral Council and Men's Group The Navigators. WW II U. S. Navy Veteran. Graduate of St. John's University, Queens. Beloved husband of Marie for 52 years. Loving father of Thomas J. (Anne) of Syosset, L.I., Stephen P. (Mary) of Hackettown, N.Y., and Marie F. Portner (Robert) of Brandon, Fla. Dear brother of Jean LaBarbera of Bayside, N.Y. Fond grandfather of seven grand children. Memorial contributions may be made to American Dia betes Assn., American Heart Assn., Kidney Foundation, or St. Brendan's Church. Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Serenity Gardens Chapel, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, Fla. 33774.
LaGOIS - Louise on January 22, 2001, formerly of Ozone Park. Beloved wife of the late Frederick. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Louis and Joanne. Cherished and loving grandmother of Laura and her husband Al Davide and Karen. Fond sister of Viola Heerdt and Rose Schreiber. Reposing at Wil liam E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Je rusalem Ave., Massapequa, NY. Religious Services Wednesday 8pm at the Funeral Home. Funer al Thursday 10:30am. Interment
Evergreen Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 - 5 and 7 - 9:30pm.
LAIRD - Margaret (nee Morrison) of East Islip, NY on September 24, 1999 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late James D. Laird. Cherished mother and mother-inlaw of Margaret and Anthony Laghezza, Ann and Richard Randberg. Dear grandmother of William, Ann, James, John, Christine, and Thomas. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Adored sister of Violet Barr. Reposing at the Sandles Funeral Home, 98 Carleton Ave., Islip Terrace, NY where the family will receive friends Saturday 7 - 9:30 PM, Sunday 2 - 5 & 7 - 9:30 PM. Religious service Sunday 4 PM at funeral home. Funeral Monday 10 AM. Interment
Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY.
LAMPE - Muriel of Spokane, WA, formerly of Manorville, passed away on January 15, 2001 after a brief illness. Devoted wife of the late Henry Lampe. She is survived by her loving children, Steven Lampe, Chris Lampe, and Barbara Ramsay, also survived by nine grandchildren. Family will receive friends 2 - 4PM Saturday, January 27th, at the Follett & Werner Funeral Home, 60 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Lampe may be made to a charity of your choice.
LANGDON - Martha Guenther of Shelter Island on June 9, 2000 at the age of 57. A native of Baldwin and former resident of Kings Park. Retired Teacher from Shelter Island Schools and formerly of Bayview School in West Islip, LI. Beloved wife of C. Robert Langdon. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Jessalyn and John Lacombe of Shelter Island and Gilford, NH. Fond daughterin - law of Elsie Langdon of Baldwin and sister-in-law of Beverly Hanna of Seaford. Cherished by her nieces and nephews. The family will recieve friends on Wednesday from 3 - 5 and 7 - 9PM at the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church, 32 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island, NY. Funeral Services, Thursday 4PM. Services entrusted to DeFriest Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Martha Langdon Kid Fund, P.O. Box 2015, Shelter Island, NY 11964.
LANGJAHR - Alfred J., on June 9, 2000, of Manhasset, N.Y. Husband of Ola Hahn. Visitation at THE FAIRCHILD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, N.Y., Monday, from 35 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Service, Tuesday morning at the Funeral Home. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, N.Y.
LANGONE - Ralph A. of Bethpage, L.I. on September 26, 1999. Retired employee of Castro Convertibles. Beloved husband of Elsie. Loving father of Michael, Stephen, Richard and Ralph Jr. Dear brother of Chuck, Leah Comanda and Joan Yeno. Proud grandfather of Nicole. Fond father-in-law of Diane Langone. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday 2 - 5 & 7 - 9:30 PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 315 Conklin St. (Hempstead Tpke.), Farmingdale, NY. Funeral Mass Thursday 10:45 AM at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church (Bethpage). Interment
following at Calverton National Cemetery.
LANTIER - Dolores C., age 73 years, of Sunset Beach, N. Carolina (formerly of Oakdale, LI) on September 19, 1999. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Kate, Patrice and Kevin Lantier, Jackie Kane and Kelly Oettinger. Cherished grandmother of eleven. Reposing at the Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville, Wednesday 2 - 4:30 & 7 - 9:30PM. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45AM St. John Nepomucene RC Church, Bohemia. Interment
St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI.
LaPERA - Alphonso M., age 92, of Port Washington, L.I., on April 12, 2000. Retired Nassau County Court Judge. Beloved father of Alphonso M. LaPera, Jr. and Judge Richard A. LaPera. Devoted grandfather of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main St., Port Washington. Visiting hours, Friday, 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 9:45 AM, St. Peter of Alcantara. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury.
LARICE - Carmella of Locust Valley, LI on September 28, 1999, age 73. Beloved wife of Fred. Loving mother of Rose Ann Donnarumma, Lou (Cynthia) and Anthony. Dear sister of Mamie Pasquarelli and the late Angie Trofa, Mike and Vincent (Tex) Belfiore. Special grandmother of David (Traci), Julie and Christopher. Also survived by many neices, nephews and friends. Visiting at the Funeral Home of DodgeThomas Glen Cove, Wednesday 7 - 9:00PM; Thursday 3 - 5 & 79:00PM. Mass at Church of St. Rocco Friday 9:30AM. Interment
Holy Rood Cemetery.
LARSEN - Joyce D. on July 7, 2001 of Shoreham, LI. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Larsen. Loving mother of Joan Wozniak, Louis Larsen and Sharon Dearborn. Cherished grandmother of Donald, Deborah, Brian, Christine, Douglas, Jeremiah, Andrew, Shannon and Seth. Adored great-grandmother of thirteen. Dear mother-in-law of Richard Wozniak and Elaine Larsen. Mrs. Larsen was an ac tive member with her church fam ily for over 30 years. Reposing at OB Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation Monday 2 - 4 and 7 - 10pm. Services Tuesday 10am, Trinity Evangelical Church, Rocky Point, LI. Interment
Sea View Ceme tery. For those interested, dona tions may be made in her loving memory to the Trinity Evangelical Church Memorial Fund.
LASSEK - George W., of Bay Shore, on April 26, 2001. Beloved husband of Florence. Devoted father and father-in-law of Karen and Herb Trommer and George Las sek. Loving brother of Grace Lomonaco. Cherished grandfa ther of Victoria. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, 2 - 4:30 and 7 - 9:30 PM, at the Claude R. Boyd - Spencer Funeral Home, Inc., 448 West Main St., Babylon. Funeral Mass, Satur day, 10 AM, at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Bay Shore. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park.
LaTORRE - John R. on November 5, 1999 of Rockville Centre, NY. Beloved husband of Stella (nee Iannucci). Dear father of John Michael, Thomas Edward, Vincent James and Regina Mary LaTorre - Carvalho. Cherished grandfather of five. Loving brother of Joseph and Elvira Filosa. Reposing at Macken Mortuary Inc., 52 Clinton Avenue, Rockville Centre Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4 & 79:00PM. Funeral Mass Monday 11:00AM St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre. Interment
Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury.
LAUDAGE - Charles J. of Malverne, LI on November 7, 1999. Retired 35 year veteran of the Nassau County Police Dept. Past Commander of the Malverne American Leigon Post .44. WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Vivian. Loving father of Patricia Chiara (Robert), Charles (Debbie) and Kevin (Kathryn). Cherished grandfather of six. Family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9PM at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc., 34 Hempstead Avenue (corner Peninsula Blvd), Lynbrook. American Legion Service Thursday 7:30PM. Religious Service 8PM. Funeral Friday 10AM. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 1220 Front St., Uniondale, NY 11553 or a favorite charity.
LAVKER - Ruth on January 31, 2001 in West Palm Beach. Loving wife of the late Frank. Beloved mother of Alfred, Nerma, Harriet and Kenneth. Loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 9. Services today 1:00pm at the Dix Hills Chapel of I.J. Morris, Inc. Family observing shiva at home in East Northport.
LAWRENCE - Carol (nee Rothwell), formerly of Islip Terrace, on April 20, 2001. Beloved mother of Joseph and one granddaughter. Dear sister of Jean (Tom), Lynn (Al), Helen (Bob), and Michael. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friend of Joseph and Carol. Private cremation and ser vices entrusted to Donovan Funeral Home, Goshen, N.Y.
LAWRENCE - Patricia (Pat), of Long Beach, N.Y., formerly of Seaford, on April 13, 2000. Beloved wife of the late George. Mother of George and William. Grandmother of Peter and Mary. Sister of Joseph Cheslok. Aunt to Kathy and Diane Cheslok. Reposing, Towers Funeral Home, Inc., Long Beach & Foxhurst Roads, Oceanside, L.I., Monday, 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Mass, St. Mary of the Isle R.C. Church, Tuesday, 9 AM. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
LAYTON - Florence, of Lantana, Florida, formerly of Commack, NY on April 24, 2001 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving aunt of four nephews. Re posing Monday 9 AM until 11 AM at Commack Abbey Inc., 96 Com mack Road, Commack, NY. Funeral Service Monday 11 AM. In terment Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY.
LEAVY - Catherine Q. age 82 of Smithtown and Astoria on September 19, 1999. Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted mother of Marie Kemeness, John Leavy, Kathleen Calderone and Sharon Perez. Loving sister of Sarah Schelkly, Helen Murphy, Margaret Wilson. Also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY. Visiting, Tuesday 7 - 9:30pm and Wednesday, 2 - 4 and 79:30pm. Funeral Mass, St. Patrick's RCC, Thursday at 9:45am. Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Huntington.
LEAVY - John R. suddenly on September 27, 1999 of Long Beach. Devoted father of Jason and Jennifer. Beloved son of Ann Marie. Loving brother of Colleen and Theresa. Reposing at Vanella's (Oceanside) Chapel, 2860 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside. Mass of Christian Burial St. Mary of the Isle RC Church, Long Beach, Friday 9:00AM. Visitation Thursday 2 - 5 & 7 - 9:00PM.
LEDERER - Anna. Beloved wife of the late Emanuel. Loving mother of Joan and Bob Boyar and Elaine and David Gruber. Cherished grandmother of Michele and Robert, Howard, Lauren and Michael, and Craig and Ruth. great-grandmother of Morgan, Stephanie, Allison and Drew.
LEDERLE - Evelyn J. of N. Merrick, LI on September 26, 1999. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Carol Martin and Evelyn Keely. Also survived by five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Reposing at the C.S. Bartholomew & Son Funeral Home, 302 S. Bedford Ave., Bellmore between the hours of 2 - 5 and 7 - 9:30PM Wednesday. Religious Service 8PM Wednesday. Private Funeral Thursday.
LEE - Goodwin, on April 25, 2001. Former owner of Westbury Sales Co., the Tennis Place, in Westbu ry. He is survived by his wife Sil va, children Martin and Alana, and four grandchildren. Respect ing his wishes, cremation will be private.
LENDINO - Esther L., born March 26, 1927, Brooklyn, NY, to Aniello and Carmela Impagliazzo. Devoted wife of Nicholas C. Lendino. Beloved mother of Nicholas, Stephen, Lorraine, Robert and Richard. Adored grandmother of Melinda, Michael, Melisa, Richard, Jennifer, Michelle, Joseph, Nicole, Michael, Robert and Danielle. She walked with Christ on earth, now she is sitting beside Him in heaven. Reposing James Funeral Home, 540 Broadway, Massapequa, 2 - 4:30 and 7 - 9:30pm, Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral Mass, 11:30am Thursday, Maria Regina RC Church, Seaford. Funeral private.
LENDOWSKI - Steven W., age 46 years, of Patchogue, LI, suddenly on November 6, 1999. Survived by his wife, Linda, daughter, Alyssa and brother, Daniel. Reposing at The Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy, West Sayville, Tuesday 2 - 4:30 and 7 - 9:30 pm. Religious service Wednesday 11 am at the funeral home. Creamtion Private.
LENZ - Ruth, 79, of Wantagh, on June 8, 2000. Devoted wife of Paul for 53 years. A lover of music, she served as Church Organist and Pianist. Active member of Wantagh Baptist Church, Office Manager for Greater N.Y. Sunday School Assoc. Loving mother of Diana and Dana Barnum, Thomas and Julie Lenz, Kenneth and Helen Lenz, Paul and Mary Lenz, and Stephen and Jodi Lenz. She leaves a brother, Donald Riley, predeceased by a brother, Douglas Riley. Caring grandmother of Debbie, Dawn, Dan and David Barnum; Donna Bupp; Jennifer Builta; Jodi Hasner; Carrie, Evan and Bryce Lenz; Brendan and Alissa Lenz; and Joshua Lenz (deceased). Proud great-grandmother of Katie and Sarah Bupp. Friends may call at I.J. Morris, Inc., 46 Greenwich Street, Hempstead, N.Y., Sunday, 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Monday, 11 AM, at Wantagh Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wantagh Baptist Church, 1081 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, N.Y., or G.N.Y.S.S.A., P.O. Box 603, Lynbrook, N.Y. 11563.
LEPORE - Ann. Beloved sister of Theresa and Albert. Loving sister-in-law of Joseph and Maryann. Fond aunt of six nieces and nephews and six great - nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin Funeral Home, Inc., 42 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square. Visitation Thursday 7 - 9 PM and Friday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45 AM St. Catherine R.C. Church. Interment
Holy Rood Cemetery.
LESNIAK - Leon W., on March 1, 2000 of Hicksville, N.Y. Beloved husband of Lillian. Loving father of Leon W. and Julia Murphy. Also survived by four grandchildren, Jeremy Lesniak, Andrew and Seamus Murphy and John K. Hawkes. Family will receive friends at the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights, Thursday 79:00PM, Friday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9:00PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00AM St. Pius V Chapel, Oyster Bay Cove, N.Y. Interment
Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury.
LEVY - Pearl. Widow of Joseph Levy, mother of Helen Gold of Jacksonville, FL, Sondra Stoll of Livingston, NJ and the late Lois Davis of Manhasset Hills, NY. Also surviving are six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two sisters and a brother plus numerous nieces and nephews. She was a founding member of Temple Beth Sholom of Long Beach, NY and a long-time volunteer in Long Beach Hospital. Services Friday, 1PM at Gutterman's, 175 Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre, LI.