BECKER - Emily F., on April 1, 2001, in Florida, born and raised in Mineola, L.I. Devoted wife of the late Arthur M. Beloved mother of Edward, Michael, James and Andrew. Loving grandmother of four. Dear sister of Florence O'Sullivan and Joan Bowler. Reposing, Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Ave., Westbury, L.I., on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 10 AM, St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Westbury. Interment, L.I. National Cemetery, Pinelawn.
BECKER - Jonathan R., age 40, of Smithtown, suddenly on August 15, 2000. Beloved husband of Donna. Devoted and adored father of Julia, Diana and Kevin. Loving brother of Carol, Norman, Jeff, Linda, Barry, Janette, Jamie and loved by all who knew him. Reposing at the Branch Funeral Home, 190 E. Main St., Smithtown. Visiting Thursday 79:30 PM and Friday 2-4 & 7-9:30 PM. Service 11 AM Saturday at the funeral home.
BEDELL - Edward J., of East Setauket, on June 17, 2001, in his 64th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Margaret Zulli, Loretta Gardner, Deborah Wischer, Veronica Savage, Edward Bedell, Jr., and Grace Stretch. Dear brother of Marlyn Sullivan, Delores Schnepf, and Maureen Fleming. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Casimir Funeral Home, 523 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 & 7-10 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:30 AM, St. James R.C. Church. Interment
St. James Cemetery.
BEGG - Michael E., 82, of Stony Brook, N.Y., formerly of Southampton, on October 10, 2000. Mchael is survived by his loving wife, Mollie Daskal-Begg; his adoring children and their spouses: Susan and Todd Tureski, Chrisopher and Carol Begg, and Kenneth and Roseann Begg, and four wonderful grandchildren: Justin, Lindsay, Steven and Ryan. He was employed by Hull Chevrolet/Olds at 25 Hill Street, Southampton for 40 years. A Memorial will be at O'Connell Funeral Home, Southampton, on Saturday, 7-9 pm. An additional Memorial Service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stony Brook, date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook Building Fund, or the charity of your choice.
BELAUS - Augusta M. (Gussie), of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Bethpage, NY. on July 29, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Janet and Warren Steele of Melbourne, FL. Cherished grandmother of Elaine, Kathleen and the late Eugene. Visiting, Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9:30PM, The Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 234 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714. Funeral Mass, Thursday 9:45AM, St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Bethpage. Interment
following at Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimers Association, Long Island Chapter, 3281 Veterens Memorial Highway, Suite E - 13, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779.
BENES - Johanna ''Joan'' of Farmingdale on October 11, 2000. Joan will be remembered for her warmth and dedication to her friends and customers at the Merritt Bakery, S. Farmingdale. Beloved wife of Mike. Loving mother of Michael and Edward. Visitation today, 2-5 and 7-9:30PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 315 Conklin Street, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass Friday 11AM at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment
to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.
BENNETT - Madeline on June 12, 2001. Devoted wife of the late Max. Loving mother of John and Daniel. Dear mother-in-law of Dorothy and Maria. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Christopher, Shawna, Matthew, and Laura. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 & 7-9:30 PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Avenue (at RR Plaza), Floral Park, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church. Interment
St. Charles Cemetery.
BENSON - John Walter, Sr., of Syosset. Born May 6, 1909, died October 8, age 91. Beloved husband of Antonette, 48 years; father of Joan Quaile, Peter, John, Jr., William, Bettina and Hilma Dragan. Grandfather of fourteen, and one great grandchild. Retired from A.T.&T. Comptrollers Office after 47 years. Graduated from Pace Institute, October 1937. Body donated to S.U.N.Y. at Stonybrook.
BERLETH - Barbara (retired Postmaster of Plandome, N.Y.), of Orange, Connecticut, on April 6, 2001, formerly of Manhasset. Beloved mother of Jeffrey. Dear sister of Edwin F. Hawxhurst, Jr. Also survived by Winifred Hawx hurst. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM, at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc., 1380 New York Avenue, Huntington Station. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 PM. In terment at Melville Cemetery.
BERMAN - Lillian. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Cherished mother of Mark and grandmother of Mara. Piano teacher par excellence. Services on Thursday at 10AM at Beth Shalom Chapels, in Smithtown.
BERMEL - Mary Roecklein on November 29, 2000. Loving daughter of Virginia and the late Joseph Bermel. Cherished mother of Elizabeth Winters Ramos; devoted sister of Joseph, Thomas, James, Peter, John, Paul, Virginia Vachon, Dolores Bayer, Ann Jakits, Elizabeth and Sheila Bermel and the late William, Barbara and Regina Bermel. Grandmother to Jennifer Ramos. Visiting Friday, 2-5 and 7-9pm at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main Street, Islip, NY. Mass of the Christian Burial, Saturday 10:30am. Interment
St. Patrick's Cemetery.
BERTRAND - Charles P. of Sebastin, FL, formerly of Glen Head, NY on June 12, 2001. Beloved husband of Catherine and the late Coranne. Loving father of Lois (Paul) Zar, Lorna (Bill) Whiston, Katherine (Kevin) Shaughnessy, Marguerite (Bob) Fox, Charles J. Bertrand, Thomas E. Bertrand and Joan (John) Alford. Dear brother of Betty McElligott, Mary Napolitano, Anne Bertrand and John Bertrand. Cherished grandfather of 15. Visiting, Friday 69pm, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Avje., Glen Head. Funeral Mass, Saturday 10:00am, St. Mary's RC Church, Roslyn, NY. Interment, Holy Rood Ceme tery, Westbury, NY.
BIANCULLI - Carmela. Beloved sister of Fannie Bruno. Dear Aunt of Rose Sansivieri, Angelo Sansivieri, and the late Frank Sansivieri. Reposing village chapels, 6767 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village until monday 9:30am. Mass Miraculous Medal Church 10:30am. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9pm.
BIELE - Frank H. Jr., on April 7, 2001 of Shoreham, LI. Beloved husband of Dolores. Loving father of Frank III, Dean and Lori Biele. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation Tuesday 10 - 1:30PM. Funeral Service Tuesday 1:30PM. Interment
Calverton National Cemetery. For those interested, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788 - 2004.
BIER - Joseph Otto, of Bethpage on October 15, 2000. Beloved husband for 50 years of Helen. Loving father of Jeffrey, of Vancou ver, WA, Bruce of Bethpage, NY and Bonnie Palmieri of Northport, NY. Dear father-in-law of Liz Bier and Joseph Palmieri. Dear brother of Arthur Bier and brother-in-law of Peggy Bier, May Nowak, Jane Kopyt and Bertha Coltellino. Proud grandfather of Sarah, Thomas, James and Michelle Bier and Nicole and Joey Palmieri. Fond uncle of twelve nieces and nephews. Volunteer driver at Northport Veterans Facility. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday, 25 and 7-9:30pm, at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home Inc., 234 Broadway, Bethpage, NY. Funeral Mass Thursday, 9:45am, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment
following at Calverton National Cemetery.
BLACK - Archibald J., on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, 85 years old. Loving wife of Jean. Beloved father of David, Barbara amd Diane. Caring grandfather of six and Great-grandfather of three. Reposing at Nolan & Taylor - Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, NY. Services Saturday, 9:30AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment
at Genola Rural Cemetery, East Northport. Visiting hours Friday 2-5 and 7-9PM.
BLIGH - Henry Francis on November 14, 200. Beloved husband of Frances B. for 55 years. Loving father of Paul and Patricia, Thomas and Elaine, and Kevin and Kathleen. Devoted grandfather of Thomas J., Brendan, Brian, Michael, Caitlin, and Kevin Daniel. Friends may call at the William E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Avenue, Massapequa, NY on Wednesday evening 7-9:30PM and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9:30PM. Mass of Christian Burial at Maria Regina RC Church, Seaford, NY on Friday at 9:45AM. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
BLOOMER - Jesse of Amityville, suddenly on June 15, 2001. Loving son of Dorothea. Cherished brother of Colleen Olsen, Maureen Fay, William, Michael, Kevin Fay, and Jessica Bloomer. Friends may call Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 blocks east Wantagh Pkwy), Religious Service Wednesday 8:45 PM. Cremation Thursday, private.
BLOUIN - Robert R. of Massapequa Park, LI suddenly on October 14, 2000. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Nicole and Robert R., Jr. Dear son of the late Helen Montilli. Fond brother of Charles T., Annette Basile and Christine Basile. Dear grandson of Mary and Jack Basile. Devoted godfather of Cody and Jesse Blouin. Dear son-in-law of Barbara Clague and stepson of Josephine Roman. Also survived by many brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. Reposing this evening 7-9:30 PM and Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt 110), Amityville. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 9:30 AM, St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Amityville. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery.
