Robert Tharp Hickok, of Oyster Bay, died on Nov. 1, 2001. He was former president and CEO of Bates Fabrics. Husband of the late Dortha Mae (Hutchinson). Father of Sallie Ward (Vernon), Dibbie Barden (Wally), Margee Styles (Eric) and Nancie Hickok Tynan (Bill). Grandfather of 11. Great-grandfather of seven. Brother of Ada and Althea. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Services at the First Presbyterian Church of Oyster Bay. Donations may be made to the Oyster Bay Rotary Club Scholarship Fund.

Charles (Lib) Congero Jr., of Oyster Bay, died on Nov. 7, 2001. Husband of Margaret (Miggie). Father of Joseph (June). Grandfather of Janet and Sean. Brother of Frances. He was predeceased by his brothers, Michael, Anthony and Joseph, and sisters, Mary Ceriello, Ann Sebastino, Virginia Armstrong, Molly Armstrong, Rose Simeone and Catherine Montalbano. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Donations can be made to Oyster Bay Fire Co. #1 or St. Dominic's RC Church.