Obituary: Edward T. Purcell

The Levittown Fire Department wishes to announce the untimely passing of 54- year member ex-Chief Edward T. Purcell. Ed was sworn in to Engine Co. 3 of the Levittown Fire Department in July of 1957. Ed rose through the ranks in Engine Company 3 serving as a lieutenant and captain in 1969 and 1970. He served as deputy chief of the Levittown Fire Department from 1974 through 1979 and as chief of department in 1980 and 1981. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed as a steamfitter with Local 638 for over 50 years.

Obituary: Dominic Malfettone

Dominic Malfettone, of Sanford, Florida (formerly of Levittown for over 40 years) passed away on March 14, 2012 at the age of 91. Husband of Carol Malfettone (deceased), father of Louis Malfettone, John Malfettone, Phillip Malfettone (deceased) and Dominic Malfettone. Grandfather of Michael Malfettone, Thomas Malfettone, Phillip Malfettone, Yovonne McMilliam, Derek Malfettone, Louis Malfettone and Louisa O’Brian. Great-grandfather of six. A memorial will be in New York at a later date.

Obituary: Mitchel Mikail Klinkowitz

Mitchel Mikail Klinkowitz, age 95, passed away March 10, 2012 at home. Born Nov. 4, 1916, in New York City, the son of Anthony Klinkowitz and Olga (Petrochevitz) Klinkowitz.

Mike was a WWII Army veteran who served his country in the South Pacific. He retired from Con Edison of New York after a career of over 35 years. His family came first in his life, but Mike also enjoyed golfing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.

Obituary: Marie Ray Strianese

Marie Ray Strianese, a 50-year resident of Levittown, died on Feb. 23, 2012. Wife of the late Irven Ray and Anthony Strianese. Mother of Pamela Bertin (Richard Rantz), Patricia Russo (Michael), Kane Krabbeler (Bob) and the late Barbara Smith (Calvin). Grandmother of 11. Great-grandmother of two. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel. Mass at Holy Family RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.

Obituary: Dean Hastings

Dean Hastings, of Riverhead, formerly of Levittown, passed away Feb. 22, 2012. Retired 35-year employee of Grumman Corp. Husband of Mildred. Father of Daniel (Carol) and Julie Engle (Peter). Grandfather of Daniel, Andrew, Jessica and Allison. Also survived by his sister, Mary House, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held Feb. 27 at St. Martin of Tours RC Church with interment at Calverton National Cemetery.

Obituary: James A. Slattery Jr.

James A. Slattery Jr., of Levittown, died on Feb. 20, 2012. He was a teacher in the Levittown School District and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Husband of Nancy. Father of Neal (Terry), James (Kathryn), Thomas (Lana), Amy (Andres) and the late Brian and Christopher. Brother of Peggy and Bill. Grandfather of Michelle, James, Stephen, Jennifer, Megan, James, Rebecca, Andres and Isabella. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel. Interment St. Margaret’s Cemetery, Plainview. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LI Alzheimer’s Association.

Obituary: Mary Lou Armstrong

Mary Lou Armstrong, of Levittown, died on Jan. 2, 2012. Wife of the late Joseph. Mother of Patricia Duffy (Michael), Rosemarie Moran (Kevin), Joseph, Michael (Lilian) and Jeanette Tan (Alan). Grandmother of 13. Great-grandmother of one. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel. Mass at St. Bernard RC Church. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797, in her memory would be appreciated.

Obituary: James J. O’Malley

James J. O’Malley, of Levittown, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2012. Husband of the late Annie. Father of James (Lorri), George (Donna) and Thomas (Janine). Grandfather of Shannon, Thomas, Kathleen, Sean, Ryan, James, Joseph, Johnathan and Dominick. Great-grandfather of Madison. Also survived by his sisters. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Levittown Chapel. Mass at St. Bernard RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Obituary: Christopher Gagomiros

Christopher Gagomiros, of Levittown for nearly 60 years, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2011, from heart failure. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was given an Air Force Honor Guard for his burial at Pinelawn Cemetery. After the war, he worked as a radio operator for Eastern Seaboard Airlines, Trans Caribbean Airlines and finally TWA. Having three boys at home he went to work for Grumman as an air traffic controller and retired as airport manager after almost 40 years of service to them. He also was a coach for the Levittown Red Devils Football team. His wife Betty (Elizabeth) passed away a few years earlier. He is survived by his three sons, Dennis, Keith and Eric. He was 89 years old.

Obituary: Barbara A. Greene

Barbara A. Greene, of Levittown, died on Dec. 13, 2011. Wife of James E. Mother of Kevin (MaryAnne), Timothy (Laura), Susan Castellano, Kathleen Wilson (Dean) and Patricia Pasqueralle (Cris). Grandmother of Lindsay, Rebecca, Jamie, Grace, the late Karalyn, Christopher, Marissa, Kevin, Scott, Toniann and Deanna. 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 Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797, in her memory would be appreciated.