Ellen Marie Sullivan, of Oyster Bay, died on Dec. 21, 2003. She was a member of St. Dominic's Church where she served as an Eucharistic minister and was a member of the IHM Guild, the choir and later worked in the rectory. Mother of Michael, Robert, Ellen, Laura, Kathleen and Timothy. Grandmother of 12. Great-grandmother of one. Sister of Harry and John. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Hour Children, 36 12th St. LIC, NY 11106.

Patrick J. Caruso, 83, of Bayville, died on Dec. 23, 2003. Husband of Louise. Father of Frances Caruso, Jo Ann Parrin (Arthur), Patricia Marino (Thomas) and John. Grandfather of Katherine Bayer (Paul), Laura, Thomas, Kristine, Janet and Beth. Great-grandfather of Alex. Brother of Beatrice Ulrich and Salvatore Caruso. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude's RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.

Roy C. Gross, 76, of Bayville, died on Dec. 24, 2003. Husband of Joyce. Father of Patricia Gambino, Theodore, Patrick, Kathleen and Gail. Grandfather of Samantha, Gregory, Nicole, Kristine, Patrick, Taylor, Chelsey, Jacqueline and Jillian. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Burial private.

Margaret S. Denniger (nee Sobering), of Bayville, died on Dec. 26, 2003 at age 86. She was a member of the Matinecock Chapter Order Eastern Star. Mother of Robert G. (MaryAnn), Martha A. Montello, David A. (Irene) and Nancy. Sister of Winslow Sobering. Grandmother of eight. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Services at the funeral home. Interment Bayville Cemetery. Donations may be made to AHRC.