Obituary: Philip M. Spina

Philip M. Spina, of Locust Valley, died on Dec. 3, 2009. A Navy veteran, he was a longtime band member of North Shore Pops. Husband of Marianne. Father of Gregory (Jane), Ghia (Russel) Graziano, Lea (Stephen) Latham. Grandfather of five. Brother of Robert and Peter. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass at St. Edward’s RC Church. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, 5 Channel Drive, Port Washington, NY (http://www.liaf.org).

Obituary: Mary Vlavianos

Mary Vlavianos, 86, of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 1, 2009. Mother of Margarita Goussis, Ted Vlavianos (Dorothy) and Gigi Aufiero (Michael). Ya-Ya of Evelyn Kantas (George), Spiro Goussis (Michelle), George Goussis, Thomas Klosset, T.J. Vlavianos and Dana Aufiero. Great-grandmother of Martina and Alexander. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at the Greek Church of the Resurrection. Interment Bayville Cemetery.

Obituary: John Robert Andersen II

John Robert Andersen II, 60, of Fort Myers FL, former longtime resident of Oyster Bay, died on Nov. 28, 2009. He was a retired longtime employee of the Town of Oyster Bay and former member of CSEA Local #881 and Atlantic Steamer Fire Department. Husband of Victoria. Son of Marion and the late John Robert. Father of John Robert III, James G. (Janet). Grandfather of Andrew Charles and Rylee Bridget. Brother of Aina Gentile, Carin Andersen-Perez and Carl. Brother in-law of Susan (Dan) Halstead. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family received friends at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held in Oyster Bay at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations in honor of his granddaughte to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, 8085 Saltsburg Rd., Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. For further information www.fpdevinefuneralhome.com.

Obituary: Carmine M. Fasano, DDS

Carmine M. Fasano, DDS, of East Norwich, died on Nov. 27, 2009. A graduate of Harvard University and Columbia University Dental School, he was a practicing dentist in East Norwich for 40 years. Husband of the late Grace (nee Morina). Father of Diane, Adele and Ellen Fasano. Father-in-law of Scott Gutterman. Grandfather of Marc, Alex, Julia, Zoe and Drew. Brother of the late Michael. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Beney Funeral Home, Syosset. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic’s RC Chapel. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Obituary: Nelson F. Jenkins

Nelson F. Jenkins, 99, of Bayville, died on Nov. 25, 2009. Husband of the late Beatrice. Father of Richard and Judy. Grandfather of Jessica, Kimberly (Mark), David (Roni) and Matthew. Great-grandfather of Kylie, Finn, Dylan and Aidan. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Graveside service at Memorial Cemetery of St. John’s Church, Laurel Hollow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the animal charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Obituary: Silvia Zannella

Silvia Zannella, 92, of Bayville, died peacefully at home on Nov. 8, 2009. Wife of the late Costanzo. Mother of Daniel (Ann), Diana Pierro (Richard) and the late Rosemarie Rufo (Vittorio). Grandmother of Richard Rufo (Giovanna), Victor Rufo (Sandra), Christine Michell (Robert), Stefanie, Denise Flowers (George), Lisa Lam (Tung), Richard Pierro (Donna) and Christopher Pierro. Great-grandmother of Peyton, Jackson, Isabella, Isabella, Liana, Jake and Matthew. Sister of Anna Palermo (Felix) and Mary Pacifico (Ben). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Paul the Apostle RC Church. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Obituary: Vincent Iorio

Vincent Iorio, 83, of Bayville, died on Nov. 7, 2009. Husband of Chiara. Father of Maria, Philip (Madeline) and RoseMary. Grandfather of Vanessa, Vincent, Valerie and Michael. Brother of Elisa Mumolo and Chiara Fortunato. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude’s RC Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

Obituary: Rose Donohue

Rose Donohue, of Oyster Bay, died on Oct. 30, 2009. She was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland. Wife of the late John Donohue. Aunt of Mary Pisacano, Jack Connolly, Ann Vickers, Teresa Kemp, Jacqueline Morgan and Mary McGuiness. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral service at St. Dominic’s RC Chapel. Interment LI National Cemetery.

Obituary: Mary A. Mericle

Mary A. Mericle, of Oyster Bay, died on Oct. 29, 2009. Wife of the late Frederick. Mother of Wayne (Pamela) Mericle. Grandmother of Andrew and David. Aunt of Ronald Sutherland and Christina Evans. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral service at St. Dominic’s RC Chapel. Interment St. John’s Memorial Cemetery.

Obituary: Joseph A. McLaughlin Jr.

Joseph A. McLaughlin Jr., formerly of Oyster Bay and Locust Valley, died on Oct. 29, 2009 at the age of 89. Born in Brooklyn on Dec. 23, 1921, to Joseph A. and Helen (nee Burgtorf) McLaughlin. He was a graduate of Georgetown University and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Joseph served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a first lieutenant and was awarded the Bronze Star for his valor in Normandy on D-Day. He was the husband of the late Nancy Power McLaughlin.

During his career, he was a corporate executive at Nabisco, Borden and for Mobil Oil. Joe was a dedicated volunteer for the past 20 years at the Red Cross, Mrs. Jones Attic and at the North Shore INN soup kitchen in Glen Cove.