DEATH NOTICES

ROBERT B. PY of Washington Township, New Jersey, died on October 25, 2009 at the age of 67. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (nee Schmitt), devoted father of Debra A. DiJohn and Robert J. Py, father in-law of David and Michelle, dear brother of Richard A. and Alan J. Py, brother-in-law of Nancy and Kim, and fond grandfather of Matthew and Ryan DiJohn, Logan and Daniel Rhea and Makena Py; also survived by many nieces and nephews. After 45 years of employment, he retired from Texaco/Star Enterprises. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing today, October 29, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:15 a.m. at St. Matthias Church and interment in All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Egizi Funeral Home, Washington Township, New Jersey. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com.

+++ GERARD B. DOHERTY of Middle Village died on October 21, 2009 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn, devoted father of Gerard “Jerry” Jr., Michelle Wengert and Nancy Doherty, dear brother of Michael and fond grandfather of Timothy, Christopher and Kelsey. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church followed by cremation at Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Michaels Funeral Home 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ MARGARET COPPOLA died on October 24, 2009 at the age of 92. She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Mary Goldsmith, Felicia Citrangolo and Roseanne A’Hearn, mother-in-law of John and Larry, dear sister of Lorretta Pagano and fond grandmother of Sandie and Douglass; also survived by greatgrandchildren Douglas, Gil and Natalie. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church followed by interment in Holy Rood Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ JAMES R. KcKASTY died on October 20, 2009 at the age of 44. He was the beloved husband of Kim, devoted father of James Jr. and Robert, loving son of Irene Wennberg, son-in-law of Steve and Marian Kuhar and dear brother of Doreen and Christine. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church followed by cremation at Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ MINNIE A. BABINO died on October 21, 2009 at the age of 80. She was the dear sister of Mildred Babino and the late Alfred and sister-in-law of Geraldine. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church followed by interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ DOROTHY E. RADEMACHER died on October 23, 2009 at the age of 84 in Boca Raton, Florida. She was the dear sister of the late Raymond Rademacher and sister-in-law of Carol. Funeral services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, followed by interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

+++ ANTONIA CRUZ died on October 25, 2009 at the age of 85. She was the widow of the late Ramualdo and devoted mother of Hector, Wilfredo, Joseph and Milagros Valentin. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church followed by interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ EDMUND F. HALPIN died on October 23, 2009 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Margaret, devoted father of Nora Phillips, Anthony and Brian and dear brother of Jack and Mary Alend; also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ DOROTHY ALEKNOVICH died on October 23, 2009 at the age of 88. She was the widow of the late Bruno. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ LILLIAN HUTTMAN of Middle Village died on October 22, 2009 at the age of 91. She was the widow of the late William and fond aunt of Christine. Services were officiated by Rev. David Ball of the Community Methodist Church of Middle Village, followed by interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ LUCILLE GOLDEN died on October 22, 2009 at the age of 91. She was the widow of the late Claude. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by interment in Long Island National Cemetery.

+++ DORIS FITZSIMMONS died on October 24, 2009 at the age of 77. She was the beloved wife of Roland and devoted mother of Gary, John, Joseph, Eileen Giovanni and Judy Sessa; also survived by numerous grandchildren. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

+++ ROSE BOCK of Glen Cove, New York, died on October 23, 2009 at the age of 86. A native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, she was the widow of the late Gustav and is survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

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