Obituary - Robert J. Preziosi

Robert J. Preziosi, of Bethpage, died unexpectedly at age 79 on Nov. 16, 2009. Retried after 40+ years with NY Telephone/Nynex. Korean War veteran. Husband of Kathleen. Father of Kathleen Gross (David), Robert (Linda), Thomas (Kay), John, and Christine Lynch (John). Grandfather of Jamie, Reed, Robert, Ariana, Morgan, Ryan, Cara, Courtney, Collin, Jenna, John, Megan and Danny. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held Nov. 20 at St. Martin of Tours RC Church with interment following at Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn. Donations in Robert’s name to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. would be appreciated.

Obituary - John Allan Ohlsson

John Allan Ohlsson, 76, of South Farmingdale, passed away Nov. 12, 2009. Predeceased in 1995 by his wife, Maureen. Father of Joyce Conklin, Cindy Duffy (Kevin), Sandy Feiner (Stu), Karen Biamonte (Thomas) and Millie Hernandez. Brother of Lenny, Richard, Alice, Sonja, and predeceased by Sally and Robert. Grandfather of ten grandchildren and two great grandsons. Companion of Billie Garbe. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. A religious service was held Nov. 16, with Pastor Robert Thorne, and interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Donations in John’s memory may be sent to The Brave Hearts Association (c/o St. Francis Hospital, 100 Port Washington Blvd., Roslyn, NY 11576).

Obituary - Diahann Watson

Diahann Watson (nee McLoughlin), of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Farmingdale, passed away on Nov. 18, 2009 after a long illness. Wife of Bob. Mother of Sarah. Daughter of Karen and Gerald McLoughlin. Sister of Robert and Debbie McLoughlin and Jennifer and Robert Hoyt. Also survived by an extended family. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY.

Obituary - Anna Holst

Anna Holst (nee Rugel), of Purling, NY, formerly of South Hempstead, passed away on Nov. 23, 2009. Wife of Gilbert. Mother of Katherine and mother-in-law of Joseph Jordan. Grandmother of Michael, Andrew and Stephen. Sister of Gertrude, John (deceased), Michael, Elisabeth and Magdalena. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Religious services held in the funeral home. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Obituary - Robert A. Schenk

Robert A. Schenk, of Flushing, passed away on Nov. 21, 2009. Father of Robert. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Cremation private.

Obituary - Vincent Celentano

Vincent Celentano, of South Farmingdale, passed away on Nov. 15, 2009. Husband of Eva. Father of Karen Sielski. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Graveside service was held at Long Island National Cemetery.

Obituary - Antonette Derivan

Antonette Derivan, of Farmingdale, passed away on Nov. 14, 2009. wife of the late Vincent James. Mother of Deborah (Anthony) Colacino and Vincent Jr. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.

Obituary - Angela Stephens

Angela Stephens, of Hicksville, passed away on Nov. 14, 2009. Wife of the late Edward. Aunt of Mary Ellen Barone. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Obituary - Nicholas V. DeScetto

Nicholas V. DeScetto, of North Massapequa, passed away Nov. 10, 2009. Husband of the late Phyllis. Father of Nicholas (Joanne) DeScetto and the late Barbara (John) Timpanaro. Grandfather of Nick, Teri, Thomas, Barbara Ann Reed, John Jr., and 12 great-grandchildren. Brother of Nettie and Dora. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. A religious Service was held Nov. 13 with interment following at Calverton National Cemetery.

Obituary - Vivian DeLuca

Vivian DeLuca, of Farmingdale, passed away on Nov. 12, 2009. Wife of the late Nicholas. Mother of Frances (Joseph) Giantomaso, Michael (Emilia) DeLuca and Lindy DeLuca. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.