BRUZZO - Ellen of Oceanside on February 3, 2001. Beloved wife of Michael. Devoted mother of Mildred Herber, Leonard Thoma, the late Anne McCartney and step son Michael Bruzzo. Loving grandmother of Tracie Perkins and Barbara Christi and also Survived by six great-grandchildren. Reposing Towers Funeral Home, Inc., Long Beach and Foxhurst Rds., Oceanside, Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9pm.
BRZOZOWSKI - Raymond, age 83, of Wilton, NY (formerly of Mount Sinai, NY) on August 11, 2000. Retired NYC Transit Authority, October, 1969. WWII US Navy Veteran, Sonarman Third Class serving on the USS Mannert L. Abele and the USS Gillespie. Member of the Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn; Tin Can Sailors; Mount Sinai American Legion and the Saratoga Legion; past president of the Village Senior Citizens, Middle Village, Queens. Predeceased by wife Sophia Bury Brzozowski. Survived by son Raymond, Wilton, NY and daughter Geraldine Proferes, Mount Sinai, NY. Services Monday 8PM at the Wilton Funeral Home, 395 Ballad Road, Wilton, NY. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery Tuesday 2PM with Honors. Visiting Monday 6 - 8PM.
BUBNIS - Janice ''Gerry'', of East Setauket on June 17, 2001. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Mellisa Schmitt. Dear mother-in-law of Kenny Schmitt. Dear sister of Frank Moore of Plattsburg, NY, Belle Raper of Deposit, NY and Ann Sterner of Baltimore, MD. Cherished grandmother of Amy and Rhonda Schmitt. Member of V.F.W., American Legion and Moose Ladies Auxillaries. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Road, Setauket. Visiting, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Religious service, Thursday 10am at the funeral home. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
BUFFALINO - Joseph, 90 years, of Westbury, NY on August 10, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Angelina. Loving father of his late daughters Frances Scibelli and Madeline Flannery. Devoted brother of Rocco Buffalino, Mary Ciardullo, Mary Grace Cinelli, and Madeline Buffalino. Fond father-in-law of John Flannery and Sam Scibelli. Caring grandfather of Gina, Denise, Joseph, Patricia, Angel, Francine and Michele. Great grandfather of Angelina, Michael, Alexandra, Madeline, Michael, Frances and Sammy. Reposing at Donohue Funeral Home, 293 Castle Ave., Westbury, Saturday 7-9PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Monday 11AM at St. Brigid’s RC Church. Interment
following at Holy Rood Cemetery.
BUNN - Warren, son of the late Anna Jeanette Johnson, formerly of Huntington and Bay Shore, suddenly on October 9, 2000. Beloved husband of Emily for 50 years. Devoted father of Warren, Angela, Sandra, Wayne, Ilona, and Darla. Dear brother of Pearline, Leo, Emmet, Elaine, Nellie, Jean, June, Rosemarie, Howard and Anne. Dear cousin of Virginia Gumbs, Richard Hall and David Stevenson. Dear grandfather of eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also survived by a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins. He loved where he lived and he lived where he loved. Services will be held in Henderson, Nevada.
BURG - Kathleen M. Born in Wood haven, formerly of Freeport. Beloved wife of Walter C. Burg. Devoted mother of Richard Burg, Kathleen Connor, Susanne Sprague, Regina Burg, Nancy Yeno, Michael Burg, Paula Burg and Maureen Haggerty. Also Survived by her eighteen grandchildren and her eight great-grandchildren. Visiting Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45 AM, at Sacred Heart R.C. Church. Cremation private.
BURKE - Barbara, 56, of Westbury, LI on April 6, 2001, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Beloved and devoted wife of Raymond Burke and loving mother to Kelli-Ann Burke of VA. A kind and caring person who had a great love of life and a deep devotion to her family, Barb left a deep and enduring mark on everyone who had the good fortune to know her. She believed in the value of family and the importance of passing on her life experiences. Her extended family in Canada will miss her deeply. Her husband Ray will carry on her caring ways with their daughter and her husband John Kelly, who are looking forward to the birth of the next generation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the local Cancer Society. Memorial Service at Cecere Funeral Home, 356 Westbury Ave., Carle Place, Sunday, 2-5pm.
BURKS - Clarence L. of Santa Fe, NM, born September 3, 1919 on October 8, 2000. Before moving to Santa Fe, he was a longtime resident of Amityville, N.Y. After moving to Santa Fe, he was a founding member and served in the Friendship Club. Through his 24 years in Santa Fe he made many friends who will miss him. Clarence was a Captain in the Army during WWII and served in Italy and North Africa. Survivors include his wife Noel Burks; children Holly Baldwin, Robin Steiniger and husband Bill, Christopher Burks, and Keith Burks and wife Patty. He was so proud of his grandchildren Tom Steiniger, Cynthia Baldwin, Nichole Burks and Dwight Burks. Services will be held 11am Thursday at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
BURNOSKI - Mary D. of Glen Head, NY on January 31, 2001. Loving sister of the late William Burnoski. Dear cousin of Stacia Koslow. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 79PM, Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30AM, St. Hyacinth Church, Glen Head, NY. Interment, Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. Contributions may be made to St. Hyacinth RC Church, 319 Cedar Swamp Road, Glen Head, NY.
BURNS - James and Mildred, of Syosset, NY. Beloved parents of Craig Stuart, Gary and Richard. Dear grandparents of 5 and great-grandparents of 3. Memorial Service Saturday, June 16, 2001 4:30 pm at Community Church of Syosset, 36 Church St. In lieu of flowers donations to the Church would be appreciated.
BURNS - Richard J. of Levittown on October 11, 2000. Devoted husband of Florence (nee O'Loughlin). Beloved father of Eileen, Marybeth Ryan and her husband William, Patricia Murray and her husband Clark, Catherine Britton and her husband Howard, James Joseph and his wife Luz, John Francis and his wife Mellissa and Timothy Burns. Proud grandfather of 15 loving grandchildren. Dear brother of Evelyn Lynch, Dorothy Burns and Ruth Nardon. Reposing Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Avenue (Exit 28N, S.S. Pkwy), Wantagh. Funeral Mass Friday 9:45AM, St. Bernard's RC Church, Levittown. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-5 and 7-10PM.
BURNS - Samuel R., 82 years old, on June 7, 2001. Beloved husband of Selma. Devoted father of Toby and Dr. Mark and father-in-law of Ellen and Kathy. Cherished grandfather of Emily, Sarah, Alaina and Stephanie. He was a Veteran of the US Navy in WWII, a Master Plumber of the City of New York and an active Mason. Services Sunday 11AM at Riverside-Nassau North Chapels, 55 N. Station Plaza, (opposite LIRR) Great Neck, NY. In lieu of flowers donations to the Masonic Brotherhood Fund - Great Neck Lodge would be appreciated.
BUSCEMI - Valerie J. (nee Giacontieri) suddenly at 42. Loving wife of Michael. Beloved mother of Michael Jr. Cherished daughter of Frank and Betty Giacontieri. Adored sister of Frank, Victor, Steven and Russell. Wonderful sister-in-law and Aunt. Reposing at Noce Funeral Home, 189 Route 109, West Babylon, Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Monday 10AM Our Lady of Grace Church. Interment
St. Charles Cemetery.
BUSE - Emily on March 24, 2001 of Bayport (formerly of Lynbrook), at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Frederick J. Buse. Loving mother of Frederic W. Buse (Dorothy) and Phyllis Cotter Raymond (late Roger Raymond). Cherished grandmother of Ronald W. Buse, William W. Cotter (Kathleen) W. Peter Cotter (Karen), Timothy A. Cotter (Pamela), Phyllis Faust (Richard). Devoted Great-grandmother of twelve and great-great grandmother of three. Memorial Service to be held at the Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Park Blvd. (at Clark), Massapequa Park Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 2:00 PM.
BUSH - Edith M., on June 9, 2001 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother of Lori Kypreos, Karen Bush, Charles Bush Jr., Cathy Desiderio (Robert Jr.). Cherished grandmother of Nichole (fiancee Andrew) and Andreas Kypreos and Brie - Anna Desiderio. Family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday at the Lang-Tobia-DiPalma Funeral Home, Inc. in West Islip, 255 Higbie Lane, from 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Services will be held Wednesday 10:30am at the funeral home. Interment
will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
BUSSI - Joan F. (nee Ross) Trovato on June 17, 2001, of Plainedge, LI., formerly of Smithtown, raised in East Elmhurst, Queens. Beloved wife of Aldo A. Bussi. Loving mother of Jennifer, John, Joseph and James. Loving stepmother and cherished by five grandchildren. Dear sister of Peggy and husband Mike Pierro. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 Mile North of SS Park way, Exit 29). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. James RC Church, Seaford, Thursday, 9:00am. Interment
Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 839 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530.
BUTLER - Gerald Timothy, DDS, age 62, of Greenlawn on Febru ary 5, 2001. Son of the late Jermaine and Timothy Butler. Father of Pamela, Christopher, Darrin, Brian and Craig. Grandfather of Alexa, Christopher and Jessica and Jake. Brother of Susan Butler-Murtha and Stephen Butler. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 PM at M. A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington. Mass Friday 10 AM St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church.
BUTLER - Lewis J., 76, of Pawca tuck, CT, formerly of Oyster Bay, NY, on Friday February 2, 2001. Beloved husband of 51 years to Dorothy E. (Hyett). Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII and served in the Pacific. Also survived by his children Paul (Maureen) of Ivoryton, CT, Patricia of France, Thomas, Allen and Peter all of Oyster Bay, NY and Mary (Brian) McLaughlin of Hamden, CT, and six grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother John Butler. Mass of Christian Burial, 9am, Monday, at St. Pius X Church, 45 Elm St., Westerly, RI. Burial with Military Honors, 2pm, Monday in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.
BYRNE - Robert Edward, age 69, of Northport, L.I., formerly of Cambria Heights on February 5, 2001. Decorated Korean War Veteran U.S. ARMY. Survived by his loving daughter Madelyn Rose Byrne, her partner Linda Fisher, and their son Jason. Also Survived by his dear sister Helen Lau (Joseph), his adoring niece and nephew Chris and Nicole Lau, and his dear sister Veronica Byrne, and her family. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral mass at St. Peter of Alcantara Church, Port Washington, Thursday at 9:30 AM. The in terment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
BYRNS - Edgar Francis, Jr., 83, died May 29, 2001, in Greensboro, N.C. A native of Long Island, N.Y., he was employed as an Engineer for 37 years by the New York Telephone Company and completed the last 5 years of his career at Western Electric, Guilford Center. Married November 29, 1941, his loving wife, Madeline, survives him, as do his sons: Joseph, Edgar, Dr. Daniel, Matthew, and their wives: Janet, Maureen, Karen Ann, and Karen Barbara. There are seven grandsons, six granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, along with his sister, Margaret R. Byrne, and brother, George Byrns and wife, Sylvia. A Veteran of WW II, he served in Europe with the 30th Infantry Division, Headquarters Co., 2nd Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment. After landing in Normandy in 1944 and fighting through Germany, he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Silver Star for bravery. His final resting place will be Arlington National Cemetery with Mass at the Old Post Chapel on June 20th.
