Carlos M. Perez of Farmingdale passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 21, 2013. Cherished son of Marcela and the late Carlos. Dear brother of Lourdes. A Prayer Service was held Wednesday, October 23, at the funeral home, with interment following at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
James Gresalfi a longtime Farmingdale resident passed away Oct. 23, 2013. U.S. Army WW II veteran, retired Republic Aviation aircraft mechanic, former security guard at Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn. Beloved husband of 70 years to Margaret (nee Walters). Loving father of Margaret Zaug, James Gresalfi, Linda Selvaggio and Diane O’Callaghan. Proud Pop-Pop of nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A Prayer Service was held Friday, Oct. 25, at the funeral home, followed by interment with military honors at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
Ellen J. Galgano of Bethpage passed away Oct. 31, 2013. Beloved wife of 62 years to Alfred. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Victoria and David Szalda, and Alfred and Nancy Galgano. Cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass was held Monday, Nov. 4, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, with interment following at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
Arthur Joseph Marino of Bethpage, passed away Nov. 3, 2013, after a prolonged illness. Arthur was born in Manhattan on March 13, 1921, the son of the late Anthony and Antonette Falcone Marino. Arthur was a former seafood department manager in local grocery stores in the Bethpage area. He was an active member of the VFW Post #9592, Levittown, and the Senior Citizen Golden Age Club of Bethpage. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, participating in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Arthur is survived by his two children Rose Holzbaur, wife of Dennis Holzbaur of Kings Park, NY and Dr. Glen Marion, husband of Heather Brewster Marino of Orwigsburg, PA; four grandchildren, Ryan Marino, of Clemson, NC, Sarah Marino of Orwigsburg, PA, Andrea and her husband Ted Borny of Juno, AK and Nathaniel Marino of Orwigsburg, PA, and one brother, George Marino. In addition to his parents, Arthur was preceded in death by his Wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Mikules Marino, brothers Steven, James and Pasquale “Pat”, and sisters Ann Cropper, Theresa Marino and Mary Bellinghouse. A VFW Service was held at the funeral home Friday evening, November 8. Interment with military honors took place Saturday, November 9. at Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
Carol Robinson of Farmingdale passed away on Oct. 22, 2013. Devoted wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Karen and Lori (Robert), loving nanny of Kristin & Nicole, she will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Robinson also worked for a long time as a lunch aid at Howitt Junior High School. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Kathleen Ronan of Franklin Square passed away on Nov. 5, 2013. A 50-year resident of Stewart Manor, devoted wife of the late John F., loving mother of Kathleen Dell’Olio (Mauro), John P. Ronan (Kathleen), and Maureen Valente (John), cherished grandmother of Christopher, Jeannine, Matthew, John (Laura), Daniel, Michael, Timothy and the late John Mauro, and loving great-grandmother of Brian Michael. Also survived by her loving sister Betty. Religious Services were held at the funeral home. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Michael J. Matura of Farmingdale passed away on Nov. 6, 2013. Beloved husband of Natasha, devoted father of Michelle, loving brother of Arthur (Jackie), Patricia, Kenneth, Joan Coffey, Thomas (Erin), and Cathleen Quinn (John). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Religious Services were held at the funeral home. Cremation was private. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Michael O’Driscoll of Shelton, Conn., passed away on Nov. 6, 2013. Devoted father of Kathleen Slavin. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Roy Bazylewicz Sr., of Elizaville and formerly of South Farmingdale passed away on Nov. 9, 2013. Loving husband of Virginia for 60 years. Devoted father of Roy Jr., Edward, the late John A, Michael (Kerri), and the late Mark, loving Grandpa of Shaun, Jessica, Justin, Kate, Timothy and Madison, and loving brother of Jean Crispino. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Bazylewicz was also a charter member and former Chief of the South Farmingdale Fire Dept. A Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. Interment at Long Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Berthold Daniel Willenbrock, a former 54 year resident of Farmingdale, passed away on Nov. 4, 2013. He was in his 98th year of life. Beloved husband, married 72 years to his late wife Jean Allan. He was the loving leader of three generations to include his daughters Jean Marie Bogiages and her partner Scott Cole and Carol Willenbrock and her partner Lou Anne C. De Baca, and his son Paul Willenbrock and wife Lynn. Also loving grandfather of Brad Willenbrock and wife Christina, Megan Willenbrock, Christina Bogiages and husband Andre Barbosa Garcia and the late Andrew Bogiages. Great-grandfather of Braden, Amalia and Gabriela. Born in Mount Vernon, he proudly served as Second Lieutenant in the US Army, taught English in the School for the Deaf as well as in Patchogue. He retired as Vice President of Student Affairs after 25 yrs at the State University New York at Farmingdale. Bert enjoyed swimming, tennis, bowling and bridge as was always happy to teach these games to others. His life’s goal and purpose was to love his family and through counseling, to continuously help others improve themselves through positive thinking and education. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held in December in Wisconsin where all the family will convene traveling in from Massachusetts, California and Brazil.
Donations may be made to the Farmingdale College Foundation, 2350 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735. Monies collected will be awarded to a dorm student in need of financial aid and given in the name of Berthold D. Willenbrock.
John C. Savalli Jr., 65, of Addison passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 22, 2013 in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Savalli was born April 11, 1948, in Brooklyn. He graduated Farmingdale High School and earned his post-graduate master’s degree from Adelphi College. On Feb. 11, 1978, he married Linda Donato in Lindenhurst. He was a loan counselor for VSAC for the past 14 years until his retirement in March 2013. Prior to that he had worked as a banker.
Savalli is survived by his wife, Linda Savalli; sons Louis S. Savalli and wife, Kelly of Clifton Park, and John R. Savalli and partner Erin Donovan of Setauket; daughter Chrissy Driver and her husband Andrew of Hinesburg; brother Carl Savalli and wife Jane of Hauppauge; grandchildren Elizabeth Hahn, Hunter and Autumn Driver, and Ava, Alexander and Blake Savalli.
A memorial mass was held on Friday Oct. 25 in Middlebury. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Mary’s School, c/o 326 College St., Middlebury, Vt., 05753.
Thomas Hendricks of Farmingdale, passed away on Nov. 12, 2013. Beloved son of Catherine and Stephen. He is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Religious Service was held in the funeral home. Cremation private. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
John Archipolo Jr., of Massapequa Park, passed away on Nov. 11, 2013. Beloved father of Noah and Sage. Loving brother of Frank, Rosemarie, Mark, Theresa, Mike, Anthony, Joe, Linda, Diane, Doreen and Paul. He is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Funeral Mass was held at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Massapequa. Cremation private. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Selim (Sam) Lutfi of Hempstead, passed away on Nov. 14, 2013. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Jeffrey (Alanna), Linda Ceriano (Daniel), and Adam (Nicole). Devoted grandfather of Daniel, Cassandra, Shannon, Alex, Sam and Jack. Religious Service was held in the funeral home. Interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Josephine Valentino of Bethpage passed away Nov. 9, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Diane Fazio (Bill) and Thomas Valentino (Louise). Devoted grandmother of Cheryl, Krista, Laura and Mark. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Nov. 12, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, followed by private cremation. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
John F. Engel, Jr., 44, of West Babylon, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 9, 2013. Beloved son of Theresa Tipaldi and the late John F. Engel. Cherished brother of Carol. Visitation was held Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, followed by private cremation.
Frank King, passed away on Nov. 11, 2013 at 100 years of age. Formerly of Astoria. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Loving father of Evelyn (deceased), Arlein (deceased), Kathleen, John and Thomas (Elda). Proud grandfather of 18 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, Nov. 14, at St. Kilian RC Church, followed by interment at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
Barbara Jean Post, a Longtime Farmindale resident, passed away at age 81 on Nov. 12, 2013. Born January 9, 1932 the daughter of the late Howell and Dora Post. She graduated Hartwick College with a teaching education degree and earned an advanced registered nurse degree from Columbia University. She spent many years and both a nurse and a teacher in the Farmingdale Public School District. Longtime member and past president of the Farmingdale—Bethpage Historical. Barbara Jean traveled extensively. This included Iceland, Haiti and Hawaii. She enjoyed hiking the nature trails of Long Island. She was also an active member of the Suffolk County Historical Society. She is survived by her cherished brother, Adrian Post. Visitation was held at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home Friday, November 15. Burial took place in her family plot in Nicholas Cemetery, Nicholson, Pennsylvania on Monday, Nov. 18.
Arthur “Artie” Boriskin of Farmingdale, passed away on Nov. 19, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Marie “Bonnie”. Devoted father of Mary Lou Carlson (Robert), Kathryn Macari, and Daniel (Deborah). Adoring grandfather of Amanda, Rachel, Samuel and the late Camryn. Fond brother of Lois Fricke. Religious Service was held in the funeral home. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.
Kathleen Happ of Farmingdale passed away on Nov. 20, 2013. Devoted wife of the late Norman L. Loving mother of Norman S. (Barbara), Douglas (Susan), Richard (Deidre), Greg, Keith (Joan), Kate Mayerhofer (Francis), Robert (Krista), and the late Ann. She was a caring Grandma to 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by her loving dog Happy. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.