Gladys M. Baxter of Glen Head died on Feb. 4, Beloved wife of the late James H.  Loving mother of James (Frances), Sandra Brusca (Thomas) and the late Charles. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Tamara, James, Ashley, Thomas, Kevin and Melissa; and great grandmother of Nicolas and Sophia. Whitting Funeral Home 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY  11545. Interment St. Paul’s Church Yard, Glen Cove. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7633.

Mary T. Capobianco, nee Maccarone, formerly of Locust Valley, died on Jan. 27, 2013, at age 92. Beloved wife of the late Lewis J. Loving mother of Lewis J. (Karen), Joseph S. (Barbara) and Robert J. (Ann). Proud grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of four. Mary was a member of the Glen Cove Sons of Italy Lodge 1016, St. Rocco’s Church Choir, Locust Valley Senior Citizens Club and the Locust Valley Senior Bowling League. Mary enjoyed volunteering at Locust Valley Elementary School, she was a former banquet waitress at the Harrison House. She was an integral part of the St. Rocco annual summer feast, a true people person who loved to cook and entertain friends and family. Mary was always happiest when her house was full of company. Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas.

Robert A. Koloski of Glen Head died on Jan. 27, 2013.  Beloved husband of Barbara.  Loving father of Janet Pierce and Robert.  Cherished grandfather of Karen, Andrew and Stephen and great grandfather of Ryder.  Dear brother of Kathleen Duchnowski and Joseph. Contributions may be made to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY  11797 or to St. Hyacinth’s Church. Whitting Funeral Home.

Kathryn “Kaye” Mealing of Sea Cliff, died on Jan. 12, 2013.  Beloved mother of Virginia Plancke (Stephan).  Loving sister of Natalie Gunter.  Dear aunt of Kathy Baralo; William, Linwood, Gregory, Gretchen, Amy and Nathaniel Gunter.  Contributions may be made to Kathryn “Kaye” Mealing Scholarshipat LIU, CW Post, https://community.liu.edu/mealingscholarship. Whitting Funeral Home.

Helen V. Fey 101, of Hilton Head Island S.C. on Jan. 19. -Longtime resident of Sea Cliff and elementary school teacher in the Glenwood Landing and Glen Cove schools.-Cherished wife of Arthur Fey (deceased ), mother of our angel Mary Jo ( deceased ), sister of George Martell ( deceased ),Robert Martell ( deceased ), William Martell ( deceased ), Mary Jo (deceased), Frances Iverson (deceased) and Anna Carpenter (deceased). Survived by sister Elizabeth Evensgaard of Wilmington Del., daughter Lorie Kolkebeck of Hilton Head Island, S.C. and son Gregory Fey of Westlake Village, Ca. A kind, loving and thoroughly decent human being who protected, loved and cared for those entrusted to her. Her students, husband family friends and children are eternally grateful for the privilege of having known and been influenced by her. An elegant, graceful, intelligent and beautiful woman who maintained her stunning physical presence, keeness of wit and clarity of mind until the very end. To honor her life please offer a kind and complimentary word to someone you love. A spectacular lady.

Anthony J. Bellavita formerly of Glen Cove, died on Jan. 14, 2013, at age 56. Son of the late John and Dolly. Brother of John and Joseph and the late Louise, uncle of Brienne. Avid bowler in the Monday Bellavita League and the Wednesday Bellavita Leauge. Donations may be made to Glen Cove Animal Lovers League. Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas.

Joseph Ruppert, formerly of Sea Cliff, died on Jan. 20, 2013, at age 52. Son of the late Nina Wilson (nee Stanco). Also survived by many first cousins. Member of the Glen Cove Moose Lodge. Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas.

Ida Slota of Glen Cove died on Jan. 16, 2013. Devoted mother of Elaine Corning. Cherished grandmother of Christine and Scott. Dear partner of Michael Sparacio. Loving sister of Stephen (Loretta) and the late Thomas (Gail) Anzalone. Best friend of Carol and Charlie McDonald. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home.

Grace (Betty) Daly of Locust Valley died on Jan. 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Jeremiah. Devoted mother of Jeremiah, John, Joan Herschlein, Bette, Brian (Liz) and Kathleen. Loving grandmother of 16, great-grandmother of 22, and great-great-grandmother of two. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home.

Lillian M. Weber died on Jan. 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late James D. Devoted mother of Daniel and Thomas (Alexis). Cherished daughter of Josephine Santagelo. Loving grandmother of Madison and Jack. Dear sister of Linda Passberger and Annette Weber. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home.