The it February 9, Battle for Iraq Journal News Thursday, 2006 5B RollOf Honor Marine Staff Sgt. Kenneth B. Pospisil, 35, Andover, Minn. Kenneth B. Pospisil's sister remembers her brother as always being fascinated by chemistry and explosives.
"He was building bombs at the age of 12 in our backyard," said Susan Bean. "It was something he loved to do." Pospisil, 35, of Andover, was killed Dec. 14 by an explosive near Ramadi. Pospisil, called "Pops" by family and friends, was stationed in Hawaii for the past three years. He DEATH NOTICES GARNERVILLE Giuttari, Maria Santa 98, on February 7, 2006.
Arrangements by T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home, Garnerville. (845) 429-6665 HAVERSTRAW Fede, Louis Hermann 65, on February 4, 2006. Arrangements by Sniffen-Sagala Funeral Home, Spring Valley. (845)356-0012 NANUET Fricke, Donald E.
88, on February 7, 2006. Arrangements by Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Pearl River. (845)735-2161 Murray, Matilda M. 89, on February 6, 2006. Arrangements by Joseph W.
Sorce Funeral Home West Nyack. (845)358-4433 Payea, Robert Sr. 86, on February 8, 2006. Arrangements by Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home, Pearl River. (845)735-2161 NEW CITY Feldi, Ignaz on February 7, 2006.
Arrangements by T. J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home, Congers. (845) 268-6665 Hanna, Robert J. 80, on February 7, 2006.
Arrangements by Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home, New City. (845)634-6110 Leider, Alice 74, on February 6, 2006. Arrangements by Sniffen-Sagala Funeral Home, Spring Valley. (845)356-0012 NYACK Kroeckel, Paula on February 6, 2006.
SUFFERN McGrinn, Christine M. 89, on February 7, 2006. Arrangements by Scarr Funeral Home, Suffern. (845)357-1137, www.scarrfuneralhome.net SPRING VALLEY Rice, Elizabeth A. on February 6, 2006.
Arrangements by Sniffen-Sagala Funeral Home, Spring Valley. (845)356-0012 UPPER NYACK Healy, 1 Sister Colette, RCD 65, on February 6, 2006. Arrangements by Hannemann Funeral Home, Nyack. (845) 358-0573 OTHER AREA Wilkinson, Charles F. 77, formerly of Tomkins Cove, February 6, 2006.
Arrangements by Lee Funeral Home Crematory, Little River, SC. (843) 390-2525 OBITUARIES FEDE, LOUIS HERMANN Louis Hermann Fede of Plantation, FL formerly of Haverstraw, died February 4, 2006, he was 65. Born in Haiti, July 20, 1940 to Clement and Isemolie Plaisance Fede he is predeceased by his wife Jeanne Fede, June 29, 1999. He is survived by his children; Jessie Fede of Plantation, FL, James Fede of Pembroke Pines, FL, brother, Jacques Fede of Spring Valley, sisterin Anne Fede of Spring Valley, granddaughter, Bianca Fede of Plantation, FL and the Fede Family. Reposing, Friday, 7 to 9 pm at Sniffen-Sagala Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, 10 am at St. Joseph's Church. Interment, Brick Church Cemetery, Spring Valley. SNIFFEN-SAGALA FUNERAL HOME 235 West Route 59 Spring Valley (845) 356-0012 Profiles by The Associated Press of the men and women who gave their lives in Iraq was sent to Iraq in September to disarm "The roadside military and civilian personnel that worked with him had a great respect for him as a Marine and a person," Dottie DeNard, whose husband, David DeNard, worked with Pospisil, wrote in an e-mail. Pospisil graduated from high school He enlisted in the Army shortly after graduation, but when told the Army's explosive ordnance school was full, he was allowed to switch to the Marines.
Pospisil's accomplishments have inspired his niece to consider a life as a Marine. "He was who I wanted to be," said Kelsey Duque. "Kids always say these comic book characters are their heroes, but he was mine." Marine Cpl. Michael B. Presley, 21, Batesville, Miss.
Michael B. Presley had a unique connection with children. He loved to visit first while wearing his Marine uniform and teach them to march and salute. Presley, 21, of Batesville, died Dec. 14 at a German hospital of wounds sustained from a car bombing in Fallujah.
Known as Brandon to his friends, Presley kept in touch with his teachers from the North Delta School, even while he was stationed overseas, principal John Howell said. "The neat thing that made him stand out for those of us who taught him was the way he made a point to reconnect with us periodically," Howell said. "Often, when you teach, you have to guess at the work that you're doing. But Brandon let us know that he appreciated us, and that made him stand out more than other students I have taught." Presley had a flair for writing and was a lineman for his high school's 2000 state football championship team when won the Class 3A title. He graduated in 2002 and had taken some college classes online while overseas.
He is survived by his mother, Pam Cousar, and stepfather, Joe Cousar. Army Sgt. Regina C. Reall, 25, Fresno, Calif. Sixth-graders sent Regina C.
Reali care packages including toothpaste, crayons and rubber bracelets to lift her spirits. But when she visited their school during her leave before Thanksgiving, she balked before entering the classroom. She was afraid she would burst Obituaries For more information call (914) 694-5147. Obituaries are available online at LoHud.com. Search by name or date.
HEALY, SISTER COLETTE, RCD Sister Colette Healy, RCD, died on February 6, at St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY in the 65th year of her life as a Sister of Our Lady of Christian Doctrine. She was born in New York City, April 15, 1922 and named Josephine, the third daughter born to Mary Egan and Dennis Healy. She graduated from Washington Irving High School in Tarrytown, NY in 1940 and entered the Sisters of Our of Christian Doctrine at Marydell Convent in Nyack, New York on February 2, 1941. She made profession of perpetual vows September 14, 1946.
Sister Colette began her studies at Manhattan College and later earned her Bachelor's Degree from Fordham University. She spent many years working in missions in Florida and South Carolina as an assistant Kindergarten Teacher, a Religion Teacher and Home Visitor. She was also a Catechist in numerous parishes in Rockland County and New York City. From 1976 to 1993 she was the assistant Librarian at St. Brigid's School in the lower East Side of Manhattan.
She spent more than ten summers on the staff at Marydell Camp in Nyack, New York. After retiring in 1993 she did volunteer work at St. Cabrini Hospital in New York City and on Valentine's Day in 1996 was named "Sweetheart Volunteer of the In March of 2000 Sister Colette returned to Nyack. She was an active participant in the Robert Yeager Day Program until July, 2004. Sister Colette was predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Catherine Healy and Anne Doll.
Her two nephews, Dennis and Walter Doll and their wives, Marlene and Alice, and her nieces and nephews survive her. She is loved and missed by her religious community and her family members. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February10, 2006 at 1 PM at the Chapel at Ascension Cemetery on Saddle River Road in Monsey, NY, with interment to follow. Visiting is scheduled for Thursday, from 5 to 8 PM at the Hannemann Funeral Home, in Nyack, and on Friday, from 12 to 1, prior to the Funeral Mass at the Chapel at Ascension Cemetery. HANNEMANN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
88 South Broadway Nyack (845) 358-0573 KROECKEL, PAULA Paula Kroeckel, Smithville, New Jersey. Beloved daughter of Anna Larsen passed away suddenly on February 6, 2006. Paula is survived by her father, Robert Kroeckel, her twin sister Valerie Delossantos, her two brothers Bob and John Kroeckel and her dog Misty. Funeral Services will be held at Van Tassel-Chichene Funeral Home at 337 Belleville Avenue in Bloomfield, New Jersey from 4 PM to 8 PM Thursday, February 9. Graveside Services will be at 11 AM Friday, February 10.
LEIDER, ALICE Alice Leider of New City, passed away on February 6, 2006 at the age of 74. Alice was born in Brooklyn, New York to Morris and Molly Maltz, on July 22, 1931. Alice and her family moved to Spring Valley, in 1964. A talented homemaker, Alice raised her four children, Joel, Robert, Donald and Karen. In 1987, she went back to school to learn computer programming and worked for Winchester Systems for two years.
In 1989, Alice moved to Del Ray Beach, FL. to care for her mother Molly, which lead to her career in home health care. She worked for Vitae Services of Boyton Beach, FL. for a period of ten years, retiring in 2001. Alice moved back to Rockland in April of 2005 to be closer to her family, especially her twelve grandchildren who adored her.
Alice is survived by all her children and her sister Judith Karman of Seminole, Florida. Alice was predeceased by her brother Daniel Maltz in 1985 and her ex-husband Burton Leider i in 2002. Alice was a voracious reader with a wide variety of interests, and enjoyed fine dining and dancing. Alice was a fiercely independent woman whose passing leaves a tremendous void in our family. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all her loved ones.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 9th, 10:00 AM at Sniffen Sagala Funeral Home at 235 Route 59, Spring Valley, New York. Donations can be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in Memory of Alice Leider in Karen Leider, 40 Old Route 299, New Paltz, NY 12561. I OBITUARY NOTICE The Journal News publishes paid Obituaries of people who have lived, worked or have family in Westchester, Putnam or Rockland Counties. All notices and submissions must be received by for the next day's edition. To place a paid Obituary Notice, Card of Thanks, In Memoriam, Special Notice or Lodge Notice, please call (914) 694-5147 or fax (914) 696-8205 prior to the day of publication.
Hours: to Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday: to TheJournalNews.com McGRINN, CHRISTINE M. out crying over their kindness. Now, their teacher, Sherry Sharpe, must tell her class when it next meets that Reali was killed in action. "I will try to pick my words carefully for the kids," Sharpe said.
"I don't want to give them too much information, but I don't want to sugarcoat it. The simple things we sent her made her ecstatic." Reali, 25, of Fresno, was killed Dec. 23 in Baghdad by a roadside bomb. Described as an "awesome, loving, caring, intelligent" person, Reali "was a people person," said her brother, Paul Reali. "She was always energetic.
She had lots of friends." She also is survived by her father, Richard. FELDI, IGNAZ Ignaz Feldi of New City, died Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at Nyack Hospital. He was 92. Ignaz was born in Yugoslavia on February 1, 1914. The son of Martin and Maria (Ries) Feldi.
Ignaz was a long time employee of the Clarkstown School System in New City before his retirement. Ignaz is survived by his wife Anna (Richter) Feldi, his children Martin Feldi and wife Marianne, and Katherine Feldi. His grandchildren Karin Hastings, Marco Feldi and wife Patricia, grandchildren Brittany and Nicholaus Hastings, Anton and Erik A sister Katherine Grober. He was predeceased by three sisters; Rosalie Richter, Magdalena Fersch and Maria Lamper. Ignaz loved and lived for his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, 11 AM at the T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home, Congers. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Rockland Lake, NY. Friends may call at the T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home, Congers, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. T.J. MCGOWAN SONS FUNERAL HOME 113 Lake Road East Congers (845) 429-6665 FRICKE, DONALD E.
Donald E. Fricke formerly of Nanuet, NY died February 7, 2006. He was 88. Donald was born July 26, 1917 to Martha (Annyl) Fricke and Dr. Louis T.
Fricke in Brooklyn, NY. He was educated in publie schools, later graduating from the New York College of Music as a voice major, where he met his wife of 52 years Eleanor who predeceased him in 2002. He spent several years touring with opera companies and concertized with an operatic quartet. In addition he was soloist in numerous churches in the tri-state area and sang most of the standard oratorio repertoire. He and his wife maintained a music studio, teaching piano and voice.
He served from 1942 to 1945 as a Sergeant with the 11th Air Force in the Aleutian Islands during World War II and was honorably discharged. He also worked as a manager for banks in Rockland County and retired as a vice-president from Barclays Bank NY. Visiting is 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday, February 9, 2006 at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc. A Funeral Service will be held 10 am Friday at the funeral home. Donald will be buried alongside his wife in Frederick Loescher Veteran's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Rockland County Music Teachers Young Peoples Fund, PO Box 283, New City, NY 10956. WYMAN-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 100 Franklin Avenue Pearl River (845) 735-2161 GIUTTARI, MARIA SANTA Maria Santa Giuttari of Garnerville died February 7, 2006 at Helen Hayes Hospital. She was 98. Maria was born on October 11, 1907 in Italy, the daughter of Carmelo and Catena (Rizzo) Perna.
Maria had been employed by Sambarken Inc. in before her retirement. She was a member of the Haverstraw Senior Citizens Club and was an avid reader and writer. Maria is survived by her husband of 73 years Carmelo Giuttari. Three daughters, Lina Schiavone and husband Mike of Garnerville, Mary Cannavaro and husband Carmelo of West Haverstraw, and Josephine Ardiri and husband Santo of Venice, 14 grandchildren.
many greatgrandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter Carmela Peluso, a son Biagio Giuttari, three sisters and one brother. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 10:15 AM at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church, Garnerville. Interment will follow at St.
Peter's Cemetery, Haverstraw. Friends may call at the T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home, Garnerville, Thursday and Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. T.J. MCGOWAN SONS FUNERAL HOME 71 North Central H'way Garnerville Joseph F.
Nardone Funeral Home "To Merit your confidence is our desire' All Faiths Service with Personalized Courtesy For Security and Peace of Mind, talk with us about our Pre-Planned Trust Arrangements Cremations Parking on premises accessible to handicapped Monuments for all cemeteries 737-1363 Joseph P. Pero, Director Joan A. Pero 414 WASHINGTON PEEKSKILL, NY 10566 1Amodio's Flowers Flowers have a special way of reflecting sincere feelings of sympathy. 914-949-3922 Serving Westchester for over 65 years Open 7 Days Deliveries Excellent Service Professional Staff 1160 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains HANNEMANN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Robert J. Hanna, of New City, NY, passed away February 7, 2006 at Hudson Valley Hospital at the age of 80. Robert was born in Union City, NJ to James A. and Marian (Wien) Hanna. Robert served his country proudly in the United States Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater abroad the Aircraft Carriers USS Essex and USS Santee.
He worked for Avon Products before retiring in 1988. Robert was a member of the VFW and an usher for 44 years at St. Augustine's Church. He also enjoyed golfing, crossword puzzles, reading and gardening. Robert is survived by his two sons, Robert and his wife Regina of Madison, NJ.
Kevin and his wife Lisa of Flemington, NJ. A daughter Eileen P.Hanna of Mahway, NJ, his three grandchildren, Matthew, Colleen and James. He is also survived by his sisters, Bernice Madsen and Barbara Moore. Robert was predeceased by his wife Eileen. Family will receive friends on Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Higgins Funeral Home, New City, NY.
Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, am, at St. Augustine's Church, New City, NY. Burial to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet, NY. MICHAEL J.
HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME 321 S. Main Street New City (845) 634-6110 Honored Provider WEINSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL. INC 1652 Central Park Ave (1 bled North of Yonkers, NY 10710 914-793-3800 800-468-3232 The only Jewish family oned Chapel in Not affiliated with any conglomerate PRIVATE PARKING FOR OVER 100 CARS OBITUARY DIRECTORY GARNERVILLE Giuttari, Maria Santa HAVERSTRAW Fede, Louis Hermann NANUET Fricke, Donald E. Murray, Matilda M. Payea, Robert Sr.
NEW CITY Feldi, Ignaz Hanna, Robert J. Leider, Alice NYACK Kroeckel, Paula SUFFERN McGrinn, Christine M. UPPER NYACK Healy, Sister Colette, RCD OTHER AREA Wilkinson, Charles F. Christine M. McGrinn, of Suffern, NY, passed away February 7, 2006 at the age of 89.
Born in Tuxedo, NY September 3, 1916 to Angelo and Maria Genito. She moved to Suffern, NY in early 1940's and worked in the Data Processing Department of Lederle Labs, in Pearl River, NY, where she met her husband Francis. They retired together in the early 1970's and enjoyed a life of travel and leisure for many years. Christine is predeceased by her husband Francis in 1982 and her brother Michael Genito in 1995. She is survived by her sisters Frances Delorenzo of New Mexico, and Rose Abrucci of Florida and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church in Suffern. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Nanuet, NY. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Scarr Funeral Home, Route 202, Suffern. For directions or to sign Christine's guest book, please visit www.
scarrfuneralhome.net. SCARR FUNERAL HOME Rt.202, Suffern (845) 357-1137 www.scarrfuneralhome.net MURRAY, MATILDA M. Matilda M. Murray of Nanuet passed away on Monday, February 6, 2006 at the age of 89. Matilda was born in New York City on August 20, 1916 to Charles and Margaret (Foley) Diehl.
She married Eugene F. Murray Jr. on June 1, 1941 in St. Jerome's Church in the Bronx. He predeceased her on October 14, 1970.
Matilda was an avid crotchetier and liked to play bingo. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends at the Northern Manor Geriatric Center in Nanuet. She is survived by her loving children, daughter, Carol Reasor and her John of West Nyack, NY and son Eugene F. Murray Ill and his wife Elizabeth of Land O'Lakes, FL, devoted grandchildren Christopher, Timothy, Michael, Kathleen and Kerrie and cherished, greatgrandchildren Kyle, Michael, Robert and Connor. Friends may call Thursday (today) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the "Family Owned" Joseph W.
Sorce Funeral Home, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will Friday at 12 pm in St. Anthony's Church, 36 West Nyack Nanuet. Interment will be in St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx.
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Nyack (845) 358-4433 www.sorcefuneralhome.com our Family Your Hawthorne Funeral Home Douglas 21 Stevens Avenue Emest Daniels Nanchorne, 914-769-4404 NY 10532 Carpenter, INDEPENDENTLY OWNED WEB SITE: com Bereavement Services Blossom When words are not we can help you express your thoughts We deliver 7 days a week 888-415-0019 275 Mamaroneck White Plains, NY 10609 980 McLean Yonkers, NY 10704 PAYEA, ROBERT SR. Robert F. Payea, loving and devoted husband of Goldie, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2006 at the age 86. Cherished father of seven sons; Richard, Leo, Lawrence, Bruce, Robert, Timothy and Gregory and two daughters; Maryann Ritzel and Nancy Bonner. Proud and beloved grandfather of eighteen grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.
He devoted life to his darling wife, his children and their families. He will be greatly missed by his entire family for whom he worked hard throughout his life. Visitation will be held 7 Friday from 3 to 5 and to 9 Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home, Inc. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on his behalf to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stockum Lane, New City, NY 10956. WYMAN-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, INC.
100 Franklin Avenue Pearl River (845) 735-2161 WILKINSON, CHARLES FREDERICK 77, of Calabash, NC, died Monday, February 6. 6, 2006 a at his home. Born on April 18, 1928 in Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Margaret Milne Wilkinson. He was a 1945 graduate of West Pittston, PA High School and a member of R.W.
Grand Lodge of PA and the Shriners. He was employed with Orange and Rockland Utilities of Tomkins Cove, NY for 32 years. He loved to travel and was a loving and dependable husband. Mr. Wilkinson is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lois Owens Wilkinson of Calabash, two sons.
Charles Wilkinson of Little River, Richard Wilkinson and his wife Jane of Eustis, ME, one brother, James Wilkinson of PA, two granddaughters, Jessica and Carla Wilkinson and one great-granddaughter, Jada. No local services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 1506 Gumm Plaza, 501, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 331361494. Lee Funeral Home Crematory of Little North Myrtle Beach is serving the family, DUCHYNSKICHERKO and YONKERS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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