Obituary: Eileen Rase

Eileen Rase, formerly of Hicksville, died on Oct. 11, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Hans. Devoted mother of Barbara Craven. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Arrangements entrusted to the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Farmingdale. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church, Hicksville. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.

Obituary: Evelyn Lofano

Evelyn Lofano, longtime resident of Hicksville and Bethpage, died on Sept. 7, 2011. Wife of the late John. Mother of Joseph (Betty) and John (Debbie). Sister of Josie Taormina and Joseph Zinzi. Grandmother of Lisa, Louis and Vincent. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at St. Ignatius RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Obituary: Joseph A. Jones

Joseph A. Jones, 87, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Hicksville, passed away on Aug. 4, 2011 at the Episcopal Church Home. Born in Brooklyn, he graduated from Brooklyn Technical School and entered the Army during WWII serving in Germany. He was a tool and die maker for his uncle, Albert Jones, eventually retiring from AT&T. He was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

Obituary: Jeanne C. Devlin

Jeanne C. Devlin, of Hicksville, passed away at age 89 on Aug. 8, 2011. Predeceased in 1976 by her husband, Joseph. Survived by her children, Michael and Richard; and four grandchildren, Laura, Colleen, Luke and Molly. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held Aug. 11 at St. Ignatius RC Church with interment at St. Charles Cemetery.

Obituary: Daniel T. Seip

Daniel T. Seip, of Hicksville, died on Aug. 7, 2011. He was the last charter member of the Levittown Fire Department and an ex-chief, member of Hicksville Elks B.P.O.E. 1931 and a U.S. Navy veteran. Husband of the late Lenore and Theresa. Father of Daniel (Doris) and the late Robert. Grandfather of four. Great-grandfather of seven. Great-great-grandfather of four. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel. Mass at St. Bernard RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

 

Obituary: James E. Fagan Jr.

James E. Fagan Jr., of Levittown and Hicksville, died on Aug. 5, 2011. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Husband of the late Roberta T. Father of James (Cathy), Alice Reichenberger, Roberta Mirro, Kathleen Fenton, Mary Parker, Patricia Ryan (James) and Gerard (Heather). Brother of Jack, Richard, Barbara and the late Kenneth, William, Robert and Peggy. Grandfather of 26. Great-grandfather of four. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Holy Family RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797 in his memory would be appreciated.

Obituary: Mary Rita Smith

Mary Rita Smith, of Hicksville, was born on June 28, 1924. She and her late husband John (deceased 1992) purchased a house in Hicksville in 1951. She grew up in Hicksville before moving and then returning in 1951. She would spend the rest of her life in this town and she passed away July 1, 2011 in that very house.

Mary Rita Smith volunteered for the Red Cross during WWII. She worked during her life in Hicksville at Gertz Dept. Store in the Broadway Mall. She worked there part-time at Christmas for four or five years and General Instrument on West John Street, LILCO Credit Union for about 10 years. She attended church weekly at St. Ignatius, even sending her kids to the school there. When her health declined she had the Eucharist brought to her home by members of the church often and she would watch services on television. She was also a member of St. Ignatius Seniors for many years. She often prayed the rosary.

Obituary: Audrey Mary Way

Audrey Mary Way, formerly of Commack and Colorado Springs, died on June 18, 2011. Wife of the late William. Mother of Barbara Way (Joseph Marron) and Robin Way (Michael Muolo). Sister of Harry Runge (Jean) and Irene Hirst. Grandmother of Michael J. Muolo and Melissa Bisson (Joseph). Great-grandmother of Tyler Joseph Bisson. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at St. Ignatius RC Church. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Red Cross or The Salvation Army in Audrey’s memory would be appreciated.

Obituary: Evelyn Merk

The Hicksville Chapter of Homemakers Council of Nassau County Inc. is saddened to report the passing of their member Evelyn Merk. Evelyn was a member for 27 years. She served as corresponding secretary in 2009 and was elected recording secretary for 2011. The Hicksville Homemakers will deeply miss their sister Evelyn Merk.

Obituary: John P. McCloy, MD

John P. McCloy, MD, was a retired family physician who treated thousands of Long Islanders in the Levittown, Hicksville and Bethpage vicinity. He was 87.

World War II interrupted his college studies. He served in the U.S. Navy and saw action at Einiwetok, Guam and IwoJima. After the Japanese surrendered, he was transferred to Youkowski Harbor in Japan to decommission ships. Upon his return, he completed his medical training at New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital and Morrisania Hospital. He began his private practice in Levittown. He eventually moved to a larger office located on Old Country Road in Hicksville. He was affiliated with both Central General and Mid-Island Hospitals (now LIJ Plainview and St. Joseph’s Hospitals). During his tenure at Mid-Island Hospital, he served as one of the presidents of the medical staff there.