MENKES Mary of Massapequa, NY passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2021 in the company of her loved ones. Born on January 20, 1928 in Astoria, Mary grew up in Laurelton, New York. After graduating from Andrew Jackson High School, she worked her way through Hofstra University, where she met the love of her life, Ernie. There are accounts of how they met: more sensible, that they met at a fraternity party in Hempstead, but it was clear a romance bloomed and they were engaged to be married six months after their date. Their cer- emony was on June 29, 1952 at St.
Church in Rosedale and following the reception at the Swan Club in Huntington they decided, despite their desire to honeymoon in Havana, Cuba, they only had enough money to drive to Miami, so what they did. career in publishing started and ended at Doubleday where she was promoted several times and always relished her overlooking the ice-skating rink at Rockefeller Center. She and Ernie moved to Massapequa in 1957. Mary had a love of travel with an extensive list of journeys, visiting many countries in South America, Europe, and Asia. The favorite trip of her life was to Istanbul, Turkey with her brother Jack and sister-in-law Fran.
Later in life, she caught the golf bug and became an avid and accomplished player. She also had many fond memories of her summers at her second home in the Adirondacks called She would summer there with her children while Ernie would run the family printing business and commute up on weekends. This forced her to become adept at baiting hooks, pulling wa- ter skiers, and making Mary is predeceased by her loving husband Ernie and her son Philip, as well as her brother Jack Hodgkins and sister-in-law Francis Hodgkins. She was the cher- ished and adored to her grandchildren Mikayla Jade and John Carter Menkes. She is survived by her second son Leslie and beloved daughter-in-law Carleen, as well as her loyal companion, Jaqi the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (who will miss her terribly).
She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Tera Reese, of North Carolina. Reposing at Massapequa Funeral Home, 4980 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park. A visitation service will be held on Mon- day, December 13th from 4 to 7pm. Burial services will be private. FITZPATRICK Susan of East Meadow, NY, on December 10, 2021, at the age of 88.
Beloved wife of the late Ken- neth. Loving mother of Kevin (Patricia). Predeceased by her 3 loving sons, Brian (Shan), Thomas and Glenn (Madeline). Cherished grandmother of Kel- ly, Shannon, Cassidy, Maddie, Thomas, Katherine, Elizabeth and Christina. Adored sister to her 8 predeceased siblings.
Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Family will re- ceive friends Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 at Charles J. Funeral Home, 2515 N. Jerusa- lem Rd. (Exit 25N SS PKWY), East Meadow, NY.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, 10:00 am, Sacred Heart R.C. Church, North Mer- rick. Burial to follow at Long Island National Cemetery. www.osheafuneral.com 2157738001 During this crisis, for deaths related to the coronavirus, Newsday is providing these notices without 25 lines are free. 631-843-3162 or visit us at newsday.com/obituaries CLDNN1X50 PAID DEATH NOTICES To place an announcement in Death Notices, In Memoriam, In Sympathy or Card of Thanks, call 631-843-3162 Monday Friday 9:00 a.m.
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Lov- ing father of Michael, Karen Blackburn (William), William (Leslie Durboraw). Cherished grandfather of 6. Dear broth- er of Maria. Visitation Tues- day, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Huntington Station, NY.
Funeral Mass Wednesday, 9:30 AM at St. Church, Hunting- ton Station, NY. Interment to follow at St. Cemetery, Huntington, NY. maconnellfuneralhome.com MEM1X60 Sharing Memories newsday.com/obits Please share your thoughts of your loved ones, search passing notices and support services.
WINSOR Mary F. of Wan- tagh, NY, formerly of Baldwin, NY, on December 11, 2021 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving mother of Donald Sorice, Judy Bondy, Paul Sorice, John (Claire) Sorice, and 3 step- children. Cherished grand- mother of Aerin, Sean, Alyssa, Shannon, Samantha, and Justin.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 at Charles J. Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS Wantagh, NY. Mass will be held Friday, 10 am at St. Frances de Chantal R.C.
Church, Wantagh, NY. En- tombment of ashes to follow at Long Island National Cem- etery. www.osheafuneral.com SCORCIA Michael of Greenlawn on December 9, 2021, at 93 years of age. Be- loved husband of Margit Scor- cia. Cherished father of Antho- ny (Cheryl), Elsa, and Sonja (Michael).
Treasured grandfa- ther of Ryan, Kayla, Danielle, Katherine, Anna, and Michael. Devoted brother of Mary, Nina, the late Connie, and the late Theodore. Loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Vis- itation Wednesday, from 2 4 and 7 9 pm, at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Road, East Northport. Funeral Service Wednesday, 8:00 pm, at the funeral home.
Burial at Melville Cemetery Thursday, at 11:00 am. www.bfhli.com SHR1X20 newsday.com/obits The Life We Share A place to share an obituary, send and condolences or create a special online memorial. LYNN A. DEVIVO-BAO Six years gone by still ques- tioning why? Still believe gone. I wish you could have held on.
Nothing will ever be the same. I suffer such enormous pain. Watch over me My strength was our glue. Missing you. Much love, Your Badabing, Tony RODNEY BRYANT Happy birthday, Rodney.
We love and miss you, but you are home with God. Love, Mom and Siblings BARRY AMODEO June 26, 1947 December 13, 2015 To my darling beloved husband Barry (Poocho), the love of my life, it is six years since you went to be with God in Heaven and became my guardian angel. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever! Your spirit is always with me, and you are in my heart with every breath I take. I am so thankful for our 40 years together and for the beautiful memories we made and the unconditional love we shared. Thank you for watching over me and for the blessings you have given me.
With all my love and devotion forever and always, and with a million hugs and kisses for you, I will always be your loving wife, Paulette (your Poochie). In Memoriam STY2X154CL A Time To Remember newsday.com/obits Think of your loved ones with an obituary on their life, accomplishments and family. A31 new sday.com EW SDAY, DAY, ECEM BER 13, 2021.
