DEATH NOTICES

+++ HELEN KAELIN died on September 27, 2008 at the age of 102. She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Eileen Hanson, dear sister of Loretta Scheer, fond grandmother of Jane Johnson and Karen LoBosco; also survived by six great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth followed by interment in St. John's Cemetery.

+++ MICHAEL KARYSZYN died on September 21, 2008 at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of Anna, devoted father of George. Religious services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72027 Grand Avenue, Maspeth followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

+++ STEVEN C. KWIATKOWSKI died on September 27, 2008 at the age of 31. He was the beloved son of Mitchel and Renata, loving brother of Beatrice Galeotafiore and Henry Bambauer, brother-in-law of Saverio, dear grandson of Filomena Prokop and Wolf, dear uncle of Matthew and Isabella, fond nephew of Barbara Soriano; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church followed by interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ FRANCES PUYA died on September 26, 2008 at the age of 68. She was the beloved wife of Anthony, devoted mother of Deborah Michal, Albert and Philip, stepmother of Kathleen Ficeto, mother-in-law of Edwin and Joseph, dear grandmother of Daniel, Jason, Ian, Joey, Matthew and Ryan. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary's Church followed by interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ MARIE FINOCCHIARO died on September 28,. 2008 at the age of 80. She was the beloved wife of John, devoted mother and motherin law of Madeline and William Duhs, Carol and Salvatore, Theresa and Richie and the late Anthony, dear sister of Carmela LaRocca and the late Pat; also survived by nine grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Victory Church followed by interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ ROBERT PATRICK CONCANNON of Florida died on September 24, 2008 at the age of 77. A native of Glendale, he was the beloved husband of Mary, devoted father and father-in-law of Michael and Irene, and Cathleen and Paul, dear grandfather of Stephanie, Shannon, Brittany, Brigit, Michelle and Tyler. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served on the USS Coral Sea, and was employed for 35 years for Pfizer Company in Brooklyn. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Baldwin Fairchild Conway Chapel in Orlando, Florida.

+++ CARMELA MENGA died on September 18, 2008 at the age of 65. She was the widow of the late Pasquale, devoted mother of Frances Endres and Lisa Raquet, dear sister of Mary and Theresa, fond grandmother of Melissa, R.J., Joey, Freddie and Samantha. Services were held at the Fresh Pond Crematory followed by cremation under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ HILDA MARKARIAN died on September 22, 2008 at the age of 85. She was the devoted mother of Souren. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

+++ ROSALIA BAVETTA died on September 22, 2008 at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of Calogero, devoted mother of Mimi Manno and Rose Canepa, dear sister of Sal Ambrogio, Sister Maria Aurelia and Anna Messina; also survived by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by entombment in St. John's Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ SANDRA SCUDIERO died on September 25, 2008 at the age of 42. She was the loving daughter of Helen, dear sister of Linda Grubbs and the late Joseph. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret's Church followed by interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ KEVIN MICHAEL NOBLE died on September 25, 2008 at the age of 42. He was the devoted father of Michelle, loving companion of Diane, dear nephew of Alex Bender. Services were held at the Hess- Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

+++ LOUIS BAUMANN died on September 28, 2008 at the age of 52. He was the loving son of Anna and the late Charles, dear brother of John, Charles and the late Thomas. Services were held at the Hess- Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

+++ MELBA DAVILA of Ridgewood died on September 24, 2008 at the age of 75. A native of Brooklyn, she was the beloved wife of Gregory, devoted mother of Laura Davila and Carmen Soto, dear sister of Naomi Munoz, William Acevedo, Carmelo Melendez and Aquilino Acevedo; also survived by two grandchildren. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Alpher Sylvester followed by interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.