DEATH NOTICES

MARIE T. COSTANZO (nee Stalzer) died on May 21, 2009 at the age of 76. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Anthony M. Costanzo, devoted mother of Paula, of Jamaica, Christina, of Long Island, Anita, of Everett, Massachusetts, Andrea, of upstate Saratoga Springs, mother-in-law of Charles Neuner of Long Island and Alan Edstrom of Saratoga Springs, and sister of Dorothy DeRosa of Staten Island. She grew up in Ridgewood as a member of the Gottschee community and was christened and confirmed at St. Brigid's Church. She attended St. Brigid's School and St. Joseph's Commercial High School, where she graduated with Regents honors and was a member of St. Joseph's Chapter of the Leo Honor Society of the Diocese of Brooklyn. She worked at Cooper Union and Grant Advertising before moving to Saratoga Springs with her family in 1968. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on June 1, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement's Church in Saratoga Springs, to be followed by interment in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratog Springs. Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of one's choosing.

Marie T. Costanzo

+++ MILLICENT COPPOLA died on May 24, 2009 at the age of 80. She was the beloved wife of Raphael M., devoted mother of Lois Moore, Louis and Raphael G. (both Coppola) and fond grandmother of Rochelle, Renee, Giavanna and Gerard; also survived by great-grandchildren Alec, Sean and Sophia. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Vincent de Paul Church today, May 28 at 9:30 a.m. to be followed by interment in St. John's Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ JEAN NAPPI died on May 25, 2009 at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late Angelo, the devoted mother of Frank Nappi and Dianne Dwyer, dear sister of Dorothy Carrabis and fond grandmother of Christopher and Michael. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Francis de Paola Church today, May 28 at 9:30 a.m. to be followed by interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ LAU CHING IP died on Saturday, May 23 at the age of 91. She was was the widow of the late Andrew Hung Ip and loving mother of Joseph, Thomas, Mary and Theresa; also survived by grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Adalbert's Church today, May 28 at 10 a.m. to be followed by interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ ELISEO L. RIVERA died on May 21, 2009 at the age of 72. He was the beloved husband of Elena and devoted father of Melissa and Dalenna; also survived by numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Mass will be offered at Ascension Church on Saturday, May 30 at 9:45 a.m. to be followed by interment of cremated remains in Forest Green Park Cemetery in Morganville, New Jersey under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ MARY ZUCCHELLI died on May 18, 2009 at the age of 92. She was the loving sister of Duilio Zucchelli and fond aunt of Virginia Zucal and Susan Sorensen. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis de Paola Church followed by interment in St. John's Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ CATERINA SPOTORNO died on May 20, 2009 at the age of 92. She was the widow of the late Antonio, devoted mother of Mario Spotorno, Rosaria Lombardo, Giovanni Spotorno, mother-in-law of Maria and Connie, and fond grandmother of Tony, Lina, Frank, Alex and Cathy; also survived by great-grandchildren Sabrina, Marco, Tatianna, Matteo, Isabella, Olivia, Antonella and Nicoletta. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert's Church followed by entombment in St. John's Cemetery Ave Maria Garden Mausoleum under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ THERESA "HONEY" BROWN died on May 20, 2009 at the age of 73. She was the wdiow of the late George C., devoted mother of Patrick, George, Theresa Sinni and Hannah Cappellino, mother-in-law of William and Joey, and fond grandmother of Anthony and Matthew. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Mirculous Medal Church followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ VIRGINIA A. ANGELICOLA died on May 20, 2009 at the age of 89. She was the widow of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Margaret Dalton, fond grandmother of Daniel, Adina and Krista; also survived by greatgranddaughter Hailey as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by interment in Cal- vary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ MARIA BONVENTRE died on May 21, 2009 at the age of 53. She was the beloved wife of Francesco, devoted mother of Pietra, Maria and Rose, and dear sister of Angela, Rita, Josephine, Phil and Steve. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid's Church followed by interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ AUDREY M. FIORENTINO died on May 20, 2009 at the age of 72. She was the devoted mother of James and Joseph. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ TAUBA SROKA died on May 22, 2009 at the age of 85. She was the devoted mother of Robert. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

+++ CARMINE ZOCCHI died on May 22, 2009 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Rosemarie and devoted father of Rosemarie Bon Figlio, Catherine Manganiello and Carmine. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret's Church followed by interment in St. John's Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ ROSA TRIVINO died on May 19, 2009 at the age of 78. She was the devoted mother of Hugo and Vera. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

+++ TERESA DE PETRIS died on May 19, 2009 at the age of 98. She was the devoted mother of Nello Cargioli. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

+++ WILLIAM J. McCORMICK JR. of Glendale died on May 22, 2009 at the age of 46. He was the dear brother of Sr. Eileen McCormick, Judith Farruggia, the late Bonnie Spucci and Patricia Seidenable, fond uncle of Jeanmarie Poska, Salvatore and Joseph Farruggia, Debra Spucci and Lauren Seidenable, and great-uncle of Caitlin and Cole Poska. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church followed by cremation at Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale. Burial of the cremains will take place at St. John's Cemetery.

+++ LEONARD D. DiBELLA died on May 22, 2009 at the age of 60. He was the devoted father of Lenny and Nini, loving son of Ann, dear brother of Donna and Marie Solomnik and fond uncle of Anthony and Michelle. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church followed by interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

+++ JOHN C. STEIPER of Glendale died on May 25, 2009 at the age of 85. A native of Brooklyn, he was the beloved husband of Agnes F. (nee Hills), devoted father of John and Michael, and dear brother of Joseph; also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignty Provider, 71- 41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, followed by interment in St. John's Cemetery.

+++ JOSEPH JAEGER of Middle Village died on May 24, 2009 at the age of 101. A native of Brooklyn, he was the husband of the late Margaret, devoted father of Martin Jaeger and fond grandfather of Karyn Justino and Jeanne Downard; also survived by great-grandson Matthew Justino and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church followed by interment in St. John's Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignty Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

+++ MARIA FRATICI of Ozone Park died on May 16, 2009 at the age of 23. A native of Timisoara, Romania, she was the loving daughter of Anton Fratici and Alexandrina Iordan, and dear sister of Gabriel Fratici. Services were officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by interment in Cimitrul Stuparllor in Timisoara, Romania.

+++ CHARLES GROSSE of Brooklyn died on May 21, 2009 at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Elvira T. Grosse and devoted father of Carla Vascones and Rosemary Grosse; also survived by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid's Church followed by interment in St. John's Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

+++ THERESA VIOLA of Ridgewood died on May 23, 2009 at the age of 55. A Brooklyn native, she was the dear sister of Carol Napolitano. Services were held at the the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

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