Joanne DeTomasso (Benevento)

DeTomasso - Joanne (Benevento) of Patchogue, NY, on January 18, 2010 in her 58th year. Devoted wife of Michael, beloved mother of Michelle Zingoni and Tina (Steven) Zarcone. Proud grandmother of three. Loving daughter of Millie Benevento. Joanne will forever be the cherished sister of Anthony (Valerie) Benevento, Joseph (Joanne) Benevento, Paul (Barbara) Benevento, Eloise (William) Elbert, Helena (Michael) Freddo, Donald (Susan Langdon) Benevento, Anita (Bob) Franco, Bernadette (Joseph) DellaUniversita and her predeceased brothers Gerard and Richard Benevento. Her love and laughter will also be missed by her 46 nieces and nephews. Joanne was appreciated for her dedication to Fairfield Properties as an employee for more than 25 years. Reposing at Raynor & D'Andrea, 245 Montauk Hwy. West Sayville, NY (631-589-2345), Wednesday 7-9:30 PM, Thursday 2-4, 7-9:30 PM. Interment Friday 11:30 AM Calverton National Cemetery.

Mike Calcaterra

CALCATERRA - Michael P., on June 13, 2009, of West Babylon. Employee of Newsday Distribution Center, Melville. Past District Governor of Lions Club #20S. Beloved husband of Joann. Reposing Noce Funeral Home, 189 Route 109, West Babylon. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:00am, Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lions Eye Bank for Long Island, North Shore University Hospital, 350 Community Dr., Manhasset, NY 11030.

John Fogarty

FOGARTY - John S., of Wantagh, L.I. on June 22, 2009. Loving husband of Diana. Devoted father of Diana, John, Kate and Maureen. Cherished grandfather of four. Dear brother of James, Thomas, Michael, Robert, Dorothy, the late William and the late Edward. Friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main St., Babylon Village, LI, Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass Friday 9:45am at St. Joseph's Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Doug Hazlett

Doug Hazlett died on Sunday, September 24th, 2006. He was a school teacher out in the San Diego area. The school will be setting up a scholarship fund in Doug's name. If you want to send condolences, Doug's mother's address is:
Althea Hasler
1750 Arnold Way
Alpine CA 91901

Joe Mezzacapo

MEZZACAPO-Joseph W. Mezzacapo of West Islip, LI on December 4, 2006. Loving husband of Jean Ann. Devoted father of Michael and Jessica. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra, Adrianna, Hailee and Isabella. Dear brother of Ollie "Sis" Don caster and Jerry. Caring brother-in-law of Sue and Rick, Nancy and Mark and son-in-law of Evelyn Paisolli. Proud Vietnam Veteran and loyal friend. Visiting at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main St., Babylon Village, LI, Wednesday 7-9:30 P.M. and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 P.M. Funeral Service Friday 9:45 A.M. at St. Joseph's Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Vietnam Veterans of America, P.O. Box 518, Farmingville, NY 11738, in his name appreciated.

Bill Pellegrino

William F. Pellegrino of Central Islip, LI on December 29, 2006. Beloved husband of Deborah Anzalone Pellegrino. Loving father of Wendy L. and Michael Kennedy, William D. and Stacy Pellegrino, David M. Pellegrino and Deborah G. Quartararo. Cherished grandfather of Kimberly, Dustin, Cody, Liam, and Norah. Adored son of Ethel and the late Victor Pellegrino. Fond brother of Penny Romano and the late John Paul. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 E. Main Street. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home, Tuesday, 12:30 PM. Cremation to follow. Visiting Monday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in William's loving memory to the American Cancer Society, 75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788.

William Seidel

SEIDEL - William K., Architect. Suddenly on May 31, 2009 in Varna, Bulgaria. His complete enjoyment of life & extensive travel will leave a huge footprint of love & loss all over the world. Survived by his life partner Candice & daughter Jacqueline Calhoun. Beloved aunt Elizabeth Gilgannon of Queens, his four adoring sisters & their families; Elizabeth (Betty) Forman & Raymond, of GA; Bonita (Bonnie) Seidel of North Babylon, NY; Kate Gordon & Gary, of Ridgewood, NJ; Christina Buchanan-Smith, of Albany, NY. Also, Candice's sister Cynthia Dragon & Jeff, of San Francisco, CA. All his loving nieces and nephews & grandnephews will miss their favorite Uncle Bill. A Memorial Mass to be held at Sts. Cyril & Methodius, 125 Half Hollow Road, Deer Park, NY, Friday, June 26, 11:15am. Sign his Guestbook at http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookID=790402833311&sign=2

Craig Stankus

Craig J. Stankus, passed away peacefully from this world on May 21, 2006. He was 54 years old. He had for the past 20 years been living with the effects of an Artiel Venus Malformation and brain surgery that followed. In his 54 years, he had a full life having grown up in North Babylon and graduating from NBHS in 1969. He enjoyed playing football and running track. Craig earned his undergraduate degree in International Affairs at Lafayette College, Easton, PA. He spent time as an exchange student in International Affairs in Vienna, Austria. He played football for Lafayette College. He was employed in Washington, DC for a number of years and came to New York City and worked for Kidder, Peabody and Company. While living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, he was active in Greenpoint Lions Club, member of Managers of Greenpoint YMCA and member of Board of Directors for Greenpoint Repertory Co. where he produced plays and acted. In 1982, he was co-producer of "Bleacher Bums Productions" NYC. He enjoyed the theater, writing and traveling the world. He was associated with the Long Island Head Injury Association, Inc. as a job coach and instructor in German. He is survived by his mother, Frieda. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph S. Stankus. Surviving is his brother, Kurt, sister in law, Patricia; his nephew, Connor; and his niece, Chelsea.