GALASSO - Nicholas on January 18, 2001 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Lauri). Loving father and fatherin - law of Philip and Catherine and Michael and Geraldine. Cher ished grandfather of Nicholas, Michael, Leonard, Michele, Mary Lauren Factora, Christopher, Annemarie Ribaudo, Allison Kir by and four great-grandchildren. Viewing Saturday and Sunday from 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 pm at the Orlan do Funeral Home, 601 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn. Requiem Mass Monday, 9:30 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Brooklyn. Inter ment St. John's Cemetery, Queens.
GAMBINO - Stephen A., of Port Jef ferson Station, on July 6, 2001, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Ce leste, Stephanie Falzone, George, Anthony, Mary Ellen Lindsay, Nancy Ann Agrotis, Paul, Roselle Fitzgerald, Su zanne, Janine Marchese and Josephine Zahn. Also survived by twenty - six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Casimir Funeral Home, 523 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station. Visiting, Saturday and Sunday, 2 - 5 & 7 - 10 PM. Funeral Mass, Monday 10AM, St. Michael the Archangel RC Church. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery.
GARRISON - Jennie (nee Aceto), of Mount Arlington, N.J., formerly of Elmont, L.I., N.Y., on Friday, September 24, 1999. Beloved wife of the late Robert Garrison. Mother of Millie Mahnken and Al Pugliese. Also survived by seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Sister of Mary Childs and Marge Brunjes. Funeral Services and commital are private. Funeral arrangements handled through Norman Dean Home for Services, Denville, N.J.
GATLEY - Bruce W., of Smithtown, N.Y., on June 9, 2000, in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Kikuko. Loving father of Leisha Bozza, Elise and Kyle Gatley. Dear brother of five. Cherished grandfather of five. Reposing, Moloney's Lake Funeral Home, 132 Ronkonkoma Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y., where Religious Services will be held Sunday evening. Cremation private, Nassau - Suffolk Crematory, Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Visitation, Sunday, 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM.
GAVIGAN - Mary (nee Fitzpatrick) on May 7, 2000 of Stewart Manor. Beloved wife of Charles Gavigan. Loving mother of Regina Milito (Gerard), the late Margaret La Forgia (Anthony), John (Karen), Thomas (Susan), Grace Azzara (James), Charles G. and Gerard. Dear grandmother of 14. Cherished sister of Bro. Peter Fitzpatrick C.F.X., Michael (Mary) Fitzpatrick, Anna (Ambrose) Lacey, Thomas (Joan) Fitzpatrick and the late John Fitzpatrick. Friends may visit Tuesday and Wednesday 2 - 4:30 and 7 - 9:30 PM, New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10:00AM St. Anne's R.C. Church, Garden City. Interment
Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to A.H.R.C., 189 Wheatley Rd., Brookville, NY 115452699.
GAZDA - Louis S., of Forest Hills, on April 15, 2000, in his 96th year. N.Y.S. Funeral Director for 70 years. Owner of Glascott Funeral Home, Forest Hills. Beloved husband of the late Ann. Loving father of Louis W. Gazda and the late Marylin Serpe Gazda. Dear grandfather of James and Thomas Gazda. Visiting, GLASCOTT FUNERAL HOME, 102 - 03 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills, Sunday, 7 - 9 PM, Monday and Tuesday, 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 PM. Mass, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Wednesday, 9:45 AM. Interment, St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Our Lady of Mercy School, appreciated.
GEOGHEGAN - Sylvia M. of Coram, LI on November 7, 1999, age of 49. Loving mother of Kasey and Michael. Dear daughter of Agnes. Caring niece of Aunt Percil and Mark Adams. Friends may call at Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Rd., Setauket. Visiting Tuesday 6 - 10:00PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:45AM at Good Shepard RC Church, Holbrook. Cremation in private. In lieu of flowers donations to the Stony Brook Foundation for the Sylvia Fund, P.O. Box 1511, Stony Brook, NY 11794.
GERBASIO - Anthony. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Devoted father of John &, Betsy, Rose & Jim Gorta. Loving grandfather of Beth & Louis Schalow, John & Valerie, Michael, Patrick Gorta, & Caitlin Gorta. Cherished brother of Michael, Elvira Biancamano, Frank, Lucy Corbisiero & Emilio. Arrangements entrusted to Franklin Funeral Home, Inc., 42 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Mass Monday 10:30 AM, St. Catherine Sienna RC Church. Interment
Holy Rood Cemetery.
GESUALDI - Martin J. Jr. of Bohemia on September 30, 1999 in his 61st year. Mr. Gesualdi was a 34 year resident of Bohemia. Beloved husband of Maria. Devoted father of James and Valerie Gesualdi, Jeanette and Roderick Hepburn. Cherished grandfather of Alicia, Mariel, Jeffrey and Maeve. Reposing Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home, 1320 Lakeland Avenue, Bohemia, where Religious Services will be held on Friday, 3:30 PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45 AM St. John Nepomucene R.C. Church, Bohemia, NY. Interment
following at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Care Network, 125 Main Street, Bohemia, NY 11706 appreciated. Visiting Friday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM.
GIANONE - Salvatore of Franklin Square on January 19, 2001. Beloved husband of Phyllis. Devoted father of Salvatore (Roberta) Gianone, and Christine (Louis) Santelli. Dear brother of Angelo Giannone, Margaret Strocchia, Mary Giannone and Ralph Giannone. Loving grandfather of Salvatore (Stefanie), Kim, Matthew, Louis and Alyssa. Reposing at the Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square. Funeral Mass Monday 10AM at St. Annes RC Church, Garden City. Interment
at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury. Visiting hours Saturday and Sunday 2 - 5 and 7 - 10PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Heart Association in his memory.
GIARRUSSO - Carmela of West Babylon, LI (formerly of Massap equa), on January 22, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Rosario. De voted mother of Frances M. and Dominick J. Tedesco, Roy A. and Virginia M. Giarrusso and Linda and Ben Galizio. Also survived by eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Reposing 2 - 4:30 and 7 - 9:30pm, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt. 110), Amityville. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:45am at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Massapequa Park. Interment
Pinelawn Memorial Park.
GILLIES - Francis D. Jr, formerly of Rockville Centre, LI, on January 30, 2001. Beloved husband of Glory. Devoted father of Elizabeth Gillies Hooks (George), Nancy Dunham (Richard) and Jonathan. Dear brother of Katherine Lenber (David and Nancy K. Loving grandfather of Cadence Hooks. Reposing, Towers Funeral Home Inc., Long Beach & Foxhurst Rds., Oceanside, LI, Thursday and Friday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9pm. Service, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, N. Bellmore, LI, Saturday 10:30am. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park.
GILLIES - Gloria F. (nee Casillo) lifelong resident of Hungtington on February 29, 2000. Employed for 36 years by the Public Health Research Inst. and for 15 years at Cold Spring Harbor Labs prior to that. Loving mother of Scott. Dear mother-in-law of Ellen. Adoring grandmother of Lindsey, Alison and Evan. Reposing M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station on Thursday 2 - 5 & 7 - 9:00PM. Mass Friday 9:45AM at St. Patrick's RC Church in Huntington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the VNS Hospice of Suffolk, 505 Main St., Northport, NY 11768.
GILLIS - John T. (Tom), of Middle Island, formerly of Brentwood, on November 4, 1999. Beloved husband of Ann. Loving father of Thomas Gillis and his wife, Cynthia, Annmarie and her husband, Michael Marchetta. Cherished grandfather of Megan, Samantha, Kristyn and Michael. Dear brother of James and the late William and Peter. Member, Joseph Loeffler American Legion Post 1006, Brentwood, Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 7, East Islip. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes, Inc., 3640 Route 112, Coram (2 1/2 mi. north Exit 64 LIE). Funeral Mass Monday, 9:45 AM, St. Francis Cabrini R.C. Church, Coram. Interment, Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday, 2 - 5 and 7 - 9:00 PM.
GILMARTIN - David J. on April 27, 2001 of Wilmington, NC (formerly of Massapequa). Beloved husband of Joyce. Devoted father of David, Michael, Mary Solen, Tom, Jim, Patricia Galeotti and John Killen. Loving brother of Mathew, Rick and Maureen Shine. Also survived by thirteen cherished grandchildren. Repos ing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Rd., Seaford, (2 traffic lights E of Rt. 135). Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10am at St. William the Abbot RC Church. Cremation Pri vate. Hours, Sunday and Monday 2 - 5 and 7 - 9:30pm.
GIORDANO - Dominick of Locust Valley, NY on June 4, 2000. Beloved husband of Theresa. Adored father of Joan Zacker and the late Janet Goodwin. Fatherin - law of John Zacker. Most cherished grandfather of Darlene Perby. Very special friend of Bob Lisnoff. Dear brother of Caroline, Josephine, Connie and Anthony. Visiting Wednesday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9PM, Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass Thursday morning, St. Boniface RC Church, Sea Cliff, NY. Interment, Holy Sepulchre, Coram, NY. Contributions may be made to Cancer Research Institute.
GIORDANO - Mary (nee Stanco) of Glen Cove on May 7, 2000. Beloved wife of Gerald Giordano (Retired Chief Glen Cove Police Dept). Devoted mother of Gerald Jr. Loving sister of Gertrude Stanco. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday 3 - 5 and 7 - 9PM at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen St., Glen Cove. Funeral Mass St. Patrick's Church Wednesday 10AM. Interment
Holy Rood Cemetery.
GIROLAMO - Roy B., of Northport, L.I., on July 5, 2001. Teacher of North Shore School District. Beloved son of Nicholas and the late Claire Girolamo, and loving brother of Lynn Burke, Barry Girolamo and his wife, Denise, G. Michael Girolamo and his wife, Rita, and Gregory Girolamo. Dear uncle to eight nieces and neph ews and devoted friend of Harriette Vedder. Visiting, Sun day, 7 - 9 PM, and Monday, 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 PM, at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport, L.I. Funeral Ser vice, 10 AM, Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, 330 Main St., Northport. Interment, Memo rial Cemetery, Cold Spring Har bor, L.I. Memorials to Melanoma Research and Education through the Billy Foundation, 2572 Titan Way - Zebra Suite, Castro Valley, CA 94546, would be appreciated.
GIRZADAS - Tony on February 27, 2000 of Shoreham, LI. Beloved husband of the late Joanie. Loving fiance of Peggyann Davis. Cherished father of Rick and his wife Tammy, Chris and his wife Darlene, Matt and Karen. Adored grandfather of Crystal, Pauline, Thomas and Julia. Mr. Girzadas retired from the Shoreham School District in 1997 after 19 years of service. Reposing O.B. Davis Funeral Homs, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation Wednesday 2 - 4 and 7 - 10 PM. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 AM St. Mark RC Church, Shoreham, LI. Cremation Washington Memorial Park.
GODKNECHT - Madeline of Ridge, N.Y. on February 29, 2000. Beloved wife of (late) Paul. Dear sister of William and Robert Haggerty, Ellen Schneider, Sarah Myatt, (late) James, John, Charles, Lawrence, Margaret McDonough, and Anne Curry. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Thursday 2 - 5 & 7 - 9:00PM at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, Inc., 125 Old Country Rd., Hicksville, N.Y. Funeral Mass Friday 10:30AM at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Hicksville, N.Y. Funeral Private.
GOETZ - Elizabeth in her 102nd year on January 18, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Joseph Goetz and the late Elsie Thun. Loving grandmother of Peter Thun. Cherished great-grandmother of Dale, Jason and Andrew. Adored great - great-grandmother of Ja cob Robert and Alexis Elizabeth. Visiting Sunday 2 - 5 & 7 - 9 PM at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY. Religious Service Sunday 8 PM. Funeral Monday 2 PM. Interment
Maple Grove Cemetery.
