DeMAY - Joan Rita (nee Brady) on Wednesday, March 1, 2000 of Mineola, NY formerly of Garden City. Beloved wife of Joseph F. DeMay. Loving mother of Joseph F. DeMay Jr. of Kew Gardens, NY, Toni Ellen DeMay of Mineola, NY, Joan DeMay - Meagher of Fairfax Station, VA, Peter DeMay of Long Beach, CA, Richard DeMay of Garden City, NY, David DeMay of Washington, DC, Stephen of Charlotte, NC. Loving and devoted grandmother to Lauren, David, Erin, Nicholas, Matthew and Lindsey. Loving sister to Helen Cupo of Arlington, VA and Gloria Cassidy of Rockville Centre, NY. Her joyful spirit and endless courage were priceless gifts to all who loved her. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, NY. Friends and relatives may call at Fairchild & Sons, Garden City, Thursday 7 - 9:00PM, Friday 2 - 5 & 7 - 9:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial St. Anne's RC Church, Garden City, Saturday 9:30AM. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury.
DEMIRKOL - Lenore (nee Blondo) age 61 of Parkland, FL (formerly of Nesconset) on June 4, 2000. Beloved wife of Mike. Loving mother of Denice and Dana. Cherished daughter of Elizabeth. Dear sister of Anna DeSantis, Rachel Said, Richard and Joan Piazza. Adored Aunt and Great - Aunt of many. Reposing at the Branch Funeral Home, Inc., 190 E. Main St., Smithtown. Funeral Mass St. Patricks R.C. Church 9:45AM, Thursday. Visiting 2 - 4 and 79:30PM Wednesday only. Interment
to follow at St. Johns Cemetery, Middle Village.
DEMMO - Carmine C., age 72, of Selden, suddenly on September 26, 1999. Beloved husband of Geraldine M. (nee Haff). Cherished brother of Anthony, Mary Zumpone, Stephen, Rose Peris, Canio, Anne Pearson and the late Dominick. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Reposing at Marinello Funeral Home, Inc., 493 Middle Country Road, Coram. Funeral Mass Thursday morning, St. Margaret of Scotland R.C. Church. Interment
Calverton National Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2 - 5 & 7 - 9:30 PM.
DENNEHY - Daniel P., of Cente reach, formerly of Brentwood, suddenly on April 26, 2001. Beloved husband of Stacie, loving father of Theresa and Lauren. Devoted son of Jeremiah and the late Mary Anne, dearest brother of Steven, Mary Ellen, Kelly Anne, Mary Beth, Jeremiah and Kimberly. Cherished grandson of Mary O'Keefe, loved son-in-law of Theresa and Donald Nathan son, fond brother-in-law of Robert and Alan Nathanson, the Bello family and many nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes, Inc., 571 Suffolk Avenue, Brent wood, N.Y. Mass will be celebrat ed Tuesday, 9:45 AM, at St. Anne's R.C. Church, Brentwood. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y. Family will receive friends Sunday and Mon day, 2 - 4 and 7 - 9:30 PM.
DePACE - Sophie J. of Huntington LI on July 7, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Oliver and loving moth er of Theresa R. LoPipero, Ronald DePace and Albert DePace. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and dear sister of Joseph DeGennaro and Rita Schettino. Visiting Monday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9pm at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Rd., East Northport, LI. Funeral Mass 10:00am Tuesday at St. Francis of Assisi RC Church, Greenlawn. Interment
St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorials to the Oliver A. and Sophie J. DePace Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/o Elwood School District, 100 Ken neth Ave, Greenlawn, NY 11740 would be appreciated.
DeRANCY - Marion on January 16, 2001, of Locust Valley, L.I. Devoted wife of the late James. Beloved mother of Richard, Adrienne (Pat) and Douglas (Deborah). Cherished grandmother of nine. Loving sister of Arline and Mabel. Visiting at Dodge - Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove, LI, Friday, 3 - 5 and 7 - 9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Silver Cords, c/o Suffolk County Area, Agency on Aging.
DIBBS - Margaret Sykes, on Febru ary 21, 2001, of Palm Coast, FL and Port Washington, formerly of Lake Success, NY. Beloved wife of George. Dear mother of Skip Sykes, Cathy Manzella, Gail Bar ral, and adopted son Bill Brown. Also survived by five grandchil dren and three great-grandchil dren. In repose at The Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, on Tuesday from 6 - 9 PM. Funeral Service and burial Wednesday at The Com munity Reformed Church, Man hasset. In lieu of flowers, dona tions in her memory may be made to the Long Island M.S. Society.
DiBENEDETTO - Catherine Evelyn. Peacefully passed away on September 20,1999 of North Babylon, age 61. Beloved wife of Donald. Dearest mother of Donny and Bridget and Freddy and Patty. Dear sister of Anthony and Fran Zuziela, Joe and Terri Zuziela, Barbara and Benny Vitelli and Louise Rodriguez. Cherished grandmother of Kristina, Freddy Jr., Kaitlin and Nicolette. Loving aunt of John and Carrie, Sebastian and Laurie, RoseAnn and Joseph and cherished other nieces and nephews. Beloved friend to many. She will be deeply missed. Reposing at Mangano Funeral Home Inc., 1701 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park Wednesday only 2 - 5 and 7 - 9:30 PM. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:30 AM, SS. Cyril and Methodius RC Church. Interment
St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to American Lung Association or St. Jude Children's Hospital or Make A Wish Foundation.
DiCARLO - Michael of Bayville, on September 19, 1999. Beloved husband of Lynn. Devoted father of Michael and Dana. Loving son of Michael and Barbara and son-inlaw of Carmen and Regina Berlangero. Dear brother of Tommy and brother-in-law of Phyllis. Nephew of Ronnie and Anthony Carbo. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7 - 9pm and Wednesday 3 - 5 and 7 - 9pm at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen St., Glen Cove. Funeral Mass, St. Gertrude's Church, Bayville, Thursday 10am. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery.
DICKE - Ida Ryerson 92, of West Hempstead, LI on April 24, 2001. Survived by her husband of 63 years to Robert and sons Robert Jr., John and Peter; and eight grandchildren. A resident of West Hempstead for many years. She was a member of the Girls' Hemp stead HS National Championship Basketball Team of 1926. Ida was a graduate of Skidmore College and received her Master's De gree at Columbia University. She taught and Health and Physical Education from 1932 to 1945 fol lowed by the birth of her triplet sons. Ida Dicke was a long-time dedicated member of the Win throp University Hospital Auxil iary, the Hempstead Historical Society, active in the Girl Scouts and life - time member of the Christ Presbyterian Church of Hempstead. A gathering of friends and family to pay respects will be held Sunday 12 - 4PM.
DICKSON - Valerya, age 94, of Hempstead, LI on September 28, 1999. Beloved mother-in-law of Edward Weber. Dear grandmother of Sherry Weber. Loving great grandmother of Andrew and Alexander Spott. Services and private cremation under direction of Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, West Sayville.
DICKSTEIN - Jan, (Frances) Berelson, on June 8, 2000, of Woodbury, L.I. Beloved wife of Jerry. Devoted mother of Joel Berelson, Lori Aslan and Wendy Berelson. Loving mother-in-law of Stacy Aslan and William Stump. Much loved daughter of Irene and the late Frank Pospisil. Dear sister of Gwen DeGruy, Carol O'Brien, Mary Barr, Joan Sandberg and David Pospisil. Adored niece of Goody and Mac Gottfried. Cherished grandmother of Courtney Aslan and Miles Stump. Services, Monday, 12 noon, ``Gutterman's,'' 8000 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, Long Island.
DIETEL - Nita C., former longtime resident of Williston Park, L.I. on May 1, 2000, in Utica, NY. Member of the Eastern Star Mineola Lodge .716. Beloved wife of the late George C. Visitation Friday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY. Eastern Star Service Friday 7:45 PM, followed by the Religioius Service at 8 PM. Funeral Saturday 9:30 AM. Interment
to follow at Nassau Knolls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nita's memory to Masonic Medical Reseach Laboratory, 2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501 or the W.P. Reformed Church Memorial Fund, 99 Campbell Ave., Williston Park, NY 11596.
DIETZ - George on December 1, 1999 of Islip, NY. Beloved husband of Beverly. Devoted father of Russell Dietz and Jennifer Dietz Byrnes. Fond brother of Richard Dietz, Eileen Jersey and Theresa Rhodes. Visiting Friday 5 - 8PM at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main St., Islip, NY. Religious Service Friday 8PM at the Funeral Home. Cremation Private. In lieu of flowers donations to Noah's Animal Rescue Corps, Inc. (Cat Chapter), P.O. Box 210, Oakdale, NY 11769 would be appreciated.
DIETZ - Warren G. of Massapequa on May 5, 2000. Beloved husband of Elmeda. Devoted father of Debbie Dietz Wagner. Cherished grandfather of Robert, Alison, and Andrea. Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Park Boulevard (at Clark), Massapequa Park Sunday and Monday 2 - 4:30 and 7 - 9:30PM. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10AM, St. Rose of Lima RC Church, Massapequa. Entombment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
DiFALCO - Ethel Marie on May 4, 2000. Formerly of Williston Park. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving sister of Evelyn Salat. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Conway Funeral Home, 82 - 19 Northern Boulevard, Jackson Heights Sunday 2 - 5 and 7 - 9PM. Evening Prayer Service 8PM. Religious Service Monday 10AM. Interment, Flushing Cemetery.
DILFER - Margaret R., longtime resident of St. James, on November 6, 1999. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Cherished mother of Margaret Sousa, Ginny Grape, Harry Dilfer and Joan Farrenkopf. Loving grandmother of nine and great-grandmother two. Friends may call at the St. James Funeral Home, Route 25A, St. James, Monday and Tuesday, 2 - 4, 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 AM, at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
DILLON - William R. Jr., Age 82, on April 13, 2000, of Levittown, NY, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Clara M. (nee Schmelter) and son William R. III of Levittown, and daughter Pamela S. Dominguez of Inwood, LI. He leaves sisters, Marion Sullivan of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Katherine Torrens of Wilmington, NC, and rememberance of the late Patricia Fortner of Massapequa Park. No arrangements are pending.
DINKEL - Reverend Norman S. on September 18, 1999. Paster Emeritus of Trinity - St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Maspeth, NY. He was the son of the late Estelle and Norman A. Loving brother of Adelaide Herr. Devoted uncle of Susan, Nancy and Andrew. Cherished great uncle of Jacqueline. Reposing at Trinity - St. Andrew Lutheran Church at 60th Street and 60th Avenue, Maspeth. Visitation Tuesday 7 - 9pm, Wednesday 2 - 5pm. Eucharist of Jesus Christ the high Priest will be celebrated at 7:30pm on Wednesday. Funeral Eucharist of the Resurrection, thursday 11am. Interment, Maple Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to Trinity - St. Andrew Lutheran Church.
