Antonette Benson, born July 15, 1917, died Dec. 14, 2003. Devoted wife of John. Loving mother of John Jr., William, Bettina and Hilma. Grandmother of Autumn, Vernon, Dannette, Taylor, Nicole, Eva, Andrew, James, Evan and Elizabeth. Great-grandmother of Megan and Kristine. Her children will always remember her for her beauty, love of family - past and present, decency, generosity, friendship, humor, supportive and caring ways. She adored her home in Syosset and its people. She lived by the Serenity Prayer. She donated her body to medical research to the Dept. of Anatomical Sciences at SUNY Stony Brook and believed in organ donation.
Alice M. Hammond, of Jericho, died on Jan. 15, 2004. Wife of Thomas J. Mother of Louise, Bill and Tom. Nana of Brian, Kevin, Joy and Grace. Sister of Margie, the late Rita and the late Richard. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, Hicksville. Funeral Mass at St. Ignatius Loyola RC Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.
William Kudner Jr., 86, formerly of Jericho, died on Jan. 24, 2004. He was a WWII veteran of the 45th Infantry Division. Husband of the late Jean. Father of Donald Kudner and Joan Lee. Father-in-law of Donna and Greg. Grandfather of Anthony, Randy, Christine and Jessica. Great-grandfather of Joshua, Brittani, Tyler, Breanna, Greg, Jaz and Mason. Arrangements were made by Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.