Olga Judith Friend of Centre Island, Oyster Bay died December 14, 2003. She was the wife of Joe Weitz, and mother of Roberta Friend Vaughan. She had been a resident of Centre Island for over 40 years, living in a home that she designed.

Olga was a graduate of the Parsons School of Design in New York. She excelled in illustration and design.

Olga had an adventurous life during WWII. She was the wife of a submarine officer in the Royal Italian Navy. During seven years of travel abroad, trying to avoid detection by the Germans, she carried two sets of I.D., and was always a step ahead of the "enemy." Her encounters and escapes would put you on the edge of your seat.

After the war, Olga pursued a career in advertising. She pioneered early television marketing of the "Miss Rheingold" and Hellman's Mayonnaise campaigns at Foote, Cone & Belding Agency.

After remarrying, Olga left advertising to become a full-time partner with her husband in the Dana A. Friend Insurance Agency. On breaks from the business, they often took their 30-foot Elco boat up to Canada, navigating the Erie Canal locks to a remote retreat in the Bustard Islands of Lake Ontario.

More recently Olga was involved in photography projects with her husband, Joe.

Olga will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was an elegant lady!

A memorial service was held on Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. at The Congregational Church of Manhasset, 1845 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030.

Contributions in Olga's memory may be made to Friends of the Bay, PO Box 564, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.

Michael A. Martinez, formerly of Bayville, died on Jan. 7, 2004. He volunteered as an EMT during the Chicago heat wave of the 1980s and the World Trade Center attack. Son of Dorothy and Felix. Brother of Anthony, John (Pam) and Christopher. Uncle of Samantha and Travis. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gertrude's RC Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Donations may be made to G.O. Ministries.

Sandra J. Mueller, of East Norwich, died on Jan. 9, 2004. She was a professor of nursing at Nassau Community College. Wife of Frank. Mother of Neil (Kate) Aquilino, Scott (Lori) Aquilino and Lori (Chris) Olzaski. Daughter of Eleanor and the late Cornelius Smith. Grandmother of Sammy, Harley and Isabel. Sister of Kathy Hendrickson. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment St. John's Memorial Cemetery, Laurel Hollow.

Louis C. Bianco, 77, of Bainbridge, NY, formerly of Syosset, died on Jan. 9, 2004. Husband of Antoinette. Father of Thomas (Lillian), Mary McCollum (William) and Peter (Karen). Grandfather of Jonathan, Paul, Nicole, James, Jeanine, Jacqueline, Natalie and Bridget. Brother of Ralph (Julie), Katherine Randazzo (Salvatore), Frances Bacchi and Helen Salerno (Victor). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Edward Confessor RC Church. Entombment Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Rosa D'Arpino, 68, of East Norwich, died tragically on Jan. 14, 2004. Wife of Vincent. Daughter of Giussepa and the late Antonio. Mother of Michael (Shari), Vincent (Merrily) and Robert (Daiena). Grandmother of Michael, Lauren, Dylan, Emma, Emily, Alexandra, Timothy and Robert. Sister of Sally Bonora (Frank) and Mary Galletta (Gary). Also survived by many relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery.