Obituary: Sabina T. Brigandi

Sabina T. Brigandi, of Hicksville, died on Feb. 4, 2010 in her 88th year. She was a member of Catholic Daughters at St. Ignatius RC Church and the Mercy League. Wife of the late Calvin. Mother of Patricia Fiorillo (Peter), Arleen Brigandi, Janice Horvath (Robert) and Regina Kosman (Kenneth).

The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Holy Family RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Obituary: Alex Eliassof

On Jan. 28 2010, Alex Eliassof, an original founding member of A & D Offset Printers, Ltd., which opened in the early ‘80s, passed away. Coincidentally, it was on his 89th birthday. Alex was a very well-known, liked and respected man. He will be missed very dearly by family and friends and will forever remain in their hearts and minds. Alex was also a member of many clubs and organizations.

Alex was a WWII veteran in the United States Navy.

Alex is survived by his wife Nina (Sarah) Eliassof; his son Mark Eliassof; grandson Adam Eliassof; and granddaughter Tara Eliassoff.

 

Obituary: James J. Harnett

Family & Children’s Association CEO, Dies at 63

Known as the ultimate caregiver, Mr. Harnett shepherded the care of thousands of Long Islanders in his role as president/CEO of Family & Children’s Association, a human care agency serving Long Island’s neediest population. Mr. Harnett passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 23, 2010.

In addition to his role at Family & Children’s, Mr. Harnett served as advisor to The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, member (formerly, Secretary of the Board and member of the Executive Committee); The Kimmel Housing Development Foundation, Inc., member, Board of Directors; Long Island Federally Qualified Health Center, Chair, Board of Directors; New York State Association of Family Service Agencies, Vice President and Chair of the Advocacy Committee; New York State Health Foundation, Special Opportunity Grants, Peer Review Committee; United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Consultant, Management Training; The United Way of Long Island, Vice President, Agency Executives Council; Anna and Philip Kimmel Foundation, Advisor and Community Advocates, Board member.

Obituary: Gladys M. Kist-Cooke

Gladys M. Kist-Cooke (nee Dempsey-Kist), lifelong resident of Hicksville, and Mesa, AZ. Wife of the late Edward Kist and the late Eldon Cooke. Mother of Edward Kist Jr., Gail Wheeler and the late George Kist. Sister of Jacqueline Guglielmo. Grandmother of Kelly, James, Jamie, Edward III, Richard and Christopher. Great-grandmother of James, Avery, Destiny, Raynor, Noveigh and Connor.

The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, PO Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780, in his memory would be appreciated.

Obituary: Robert J. Smith

Robert J. Smith, 47-year resident of Hicksville, died on Dec. 16, 2009. He was US Navy veteran of WWII and Korea. He coached Little League. Longtime dedicated service in the Carle Place schools. Husband of the late Mary. Father of Robert (Theresa), Joseph (Laura) and Eileen Roehrig (Chris). Grandfather of Frank, Robert, Thomas, Joseph, Emma, Anabelle and Celine.

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 - Charlette Margaret Ansty

Charlette Margaret Ansty (nee Vanek) of Hicksville died on Nov. 18, 2009. Wife of Thomas Jr. Mother of Thomas III, Brian and Kristen Sanfilippo.  Sister of Terry Tenke and Mary Ann Salavec. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral service held at the funeral home. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Obituary: Frieda Garman

Frieda (Brolin) Garman, of Washingtonville, NY, former resident of Massapequa Park, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2009 at the age of 92, surrounded by her three children, Lawrence Edward Brolin (wife Eileen), Lynda J. Brolin and Beverly Joanne Brolin. She was born in Astoria, NY, on Oct. 10, 1917, the daughter of Andrew and Hannah Bergh.

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: Katherine Dowling

Katherine Dowling, of Hicksville, formerly of Elmont, died on Oct. 28, 2009 in her 96th year. Wife of the late Daniel Dowling and the late Alex Bellemente. Mother of Terrence (Margaret), Margaret McKenna (Thomas) and Brian (Frances). Grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of four. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Obituary: Dorothy J. Willant

Dorothy J. Willant, of Hicksville, died on Oct. 24, 2009. Wife of the late Sigmund A. Mother of Veronica M., James F., Joanne M. Buccellato, George M. and Christine M. Brother of Gerard Jansen. Grandmother of Carola, Krista, Christian and Mary Helen. Great-grandmother of 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.