Charles E. Gelardi, of Syosset, died on Aug. 9, 2000. Husband of the late Floria. Father of Jim (Nancy) and Augusta Ainsford (Gil). Grandfather of Jason and Allison. Arrangements were made by the Beney Funeral Home, Syosset. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Leo Friedlander, of Jericho, died on Aug. 12, 2000. He was an Army veteran of WWII and a Bronze Star recipient. He was a life member of Hicksville B.P.O.E. #1931. Husband of the late Kathleen Frances. Father of Joseph, Daniel, William and Laura. Brother of Dr. Ralph Friedlander, Vilma Brody, Harry, Sid, Elaine Meyers and Sondra Birdt. Grandfather of five. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home. Hicksville Chapel. Elks service. Funeral service with Father Costa of St. Paul the Apostle RC Church officiating.