Obituary: Helen Filipowicz

Helen Filipowicz, formerly of Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Glen Cove, died on June 4, 2013, at age 102. Born in Krakow, Poland. Wife of the late Bruno. Mother of Bernice Schiffer (Joseph) and Josephine Niccoli (Rudy). Sister of John Murach. Grandmother of six and great-grandmother of 10. Reposed at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Interment service private.

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Lisa A.  Heffernan nee Piropat, died on May 29, 2013.  Beloved mother of Leah Heffernan.  Beloved daughter of Teresa and Sal Piropato. Cherished sister of Joseph S., Elena Pierce and a host of family and friends.

Accomplished artist and health care professional, and innovator of art therapy programs for the disabled.

Obituary: Stephen Edward Rosen

Stephen Edward Rosen of Wayne, NJ, formerly of Old Lyme, CT and Sea Cliff, died on May 27, 2013.  Son of Bud and Elaine (Kusmin) Rosen; husband of Briana Rosen for 42 years; father of Caroline and her husband Todd LaFiura of Raleigh, NC, and Sarah and her husband Makis McDonald of Denver, CO; brother of Peter and his wife Michu of Hingham, MA, and Douglas and his wife Sherry of Jacksonville, FL; grandfather of Britt and Greer LaFiura; and uncle of Paul, Benjamin, and Annie Rosen and Owen, Tom and John Zurhellen.

Steve was a Navy veteran having served in the Submarine Corps. He was also a lifelong avid sailor.  He worked in marketing over his career and was an innovator of computer software marketing.

Memorial service held at Whitting Funeral Home. Interment at Long Island National Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy in Steve’s memory may be made to Valley Hospice, c/o Valley Hospital Foundation, 223 North Van Dein Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

Obituary: Henry J. Kern

Henry J.  Kern, formerly of Glen Cove, died on May 31, 2013. Age 82. Proprietor of Landing Bakery for 54 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Kevin (Iwona) and Lisa. Dear brother of Lisa. Proud grandfather of Jakob and Sofia. He was a Korean War Veteran who enjoyed snow skiing at Bellayre and hiking in the Black Forest in Germany. Visitation and service held at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Internment East Hillside Cemetery.

Obituary: Pauline Momot-Backstatter

Pauline Momot-Backstatter (nee Faust), beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Pauline was born on Dec. 25, 1925 in Glen Cove Community Hospital and because her father, Captain Carl Faust, worked as the manager of the boatyard for Seawanhaka Yacht Club, she was blessed to grow up on the property.  Along with her mother, they lived in the small, two-story white house down by boatyard. 

Obituary: David Rivkin

David Rivkin of Old Westbury died on May 23, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Carnegie Rivkin. Devoted father of Jeffrey and Jack (Jane). Loving grandfather of Susan, Michael, Albert, James and Rachael. Dear brother of Miriam. Graveside service Locust Valley Cemetery, Rabbi Stephen Dresner officiating. McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home.

Obituary: Patrick J. Heffernan

Patrick J. Heffernan of Glen Cove died on May 23, 2013. Dear brother of the late John P. Loving brother-in-law of Harriet. Cherished uncle of Cathy (Tom), Craig, John J. (Noreen), Patrick J. (Cheryl), Cara (Chris) Glynn and Peter (Lorraine). Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home.

Obituary: Helen A. Shakal

Helen A. Shakal of Glen Cove, died on May 29, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Helen McAleer (James) and Alexander (Phyllis). Cherished grandmother of Jessica and Heather McAleer. Dear sister of the late John Wiesel, Elizabeth Robertson, Jacob Wiesel and Dorothy Miron. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass held at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Glen Cove. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Old Brookville. 

Obituary: Lillian M. DiMenna

Lillian M. DiMenna of Locust Valley, died on May 26, 2013. Age 94. Beloved wife of the Late Ralph. Mother of Susan Gregory (George) and Joan. Grandmother of Tara Velsor (Chris), Keri and Christopher. Great grandmother of Gwendalyn, Keri and Christopher. Sister of the Late John Meyer, Alfred Meyer, Rose Smith, Corrine Reinhardt and Grace Mikkelson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Member of Life Enrichment Center formerly Doubleday Babcock Senior Center in Oyster Bay. Also Locust Valley Senior Citizens Center. Visitation was held at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas Glen Cove. Service at Locust Valley Reformed Church. Internment Locust Valley Cemetery. 

Obituary: Ana Maria Amador

Ana Maria Amador of Glen Cove, died on May 23, 2013 age 95. Wife of the Late Aristides. Mother of Raysa (Rufino Hurtado), Maria Mendoza (Orlando), Ana Sande (Eloy) and Aristides “Ari.” Sister of Ela Gomez-Quintero, Erena Barrios (the late Aldo), Juana Salas, Marta Gomez-Quintero and Maria Stengler. Grandmother of Adrian, Ari, Luis, Rufinito, Nicole, Christian, Maria, Raysana and Stefen. Great grandmother of Maria Rodriguez. Reposed at the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Mass at St. Patrick R.C. Church. Internment Maple Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made to Glengariff Care Facility 2 East Wing, Glen Cove.