Last Updated: November 18, 2009

BASILE, Philip "Cally" of Glen Cove, on November 13, age 52. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Samantha and Kayla. Dear brother of Andrew (Linda), Rose Ann Cicalese (Joe) and Joseph. Cherished son-in-law of Antonia and Giuseppe Savagnano. Wonderful brother-in-law of Joann Capobianco (Thom). Special uncle of Andy, David, Michael, Jonathan and Christopher. Visiting and prayer service held at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Esslinger, Craig A., on November 10, of Mill Neck. Husband of Lydia for forty beloved years. Son of Jean and the late Arthur Esslinger of Southold. Brother of Gay Lanctot and Scott. Son-in-law of Mary Szczech. Retired from IBM after 40 years as branch manager and account executive. Active in scouting, as a teen, he was chosen to be the official escort for the first astronauts during their ticker tape parade in New York City. A Coast Guard veteran, Craig enjoyed all things nautical, sailing his trawler out of Greenport. Much free time was spent assisting his wife and her Syosset HS students in the speech and debate community of the Long Island Forensic Association. His death from pulmonary fibrosis at 64 was a probable result of being on site during the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11,2001. Family will receive friends at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc., 293 South Street, Oyster Bay. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery Greenport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an animal rescue charity of your choice. For further information visit www.fpdevinefuneralhome.com.

IORIO, Vincent, on November 7, age 83, of Bayville. Beloved husband of Chiara. Loving father of Maria, Philip (Madeline), and RoseMary. Cherished grandfather of Vanessa, Vincent, Valerie, and Michael. Dear brother of Elisa Mumolo, and Chiara Fortunato. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass St. Gertrude RC Church, Bayville. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

La ROCCA, Joseph of Glen Cove, on November 11, age 89. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Joseph Jr. (Janice), Cassandra and Claudia. Proud grandfather of 8. Special great-grandfather of 5. Visiting at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Mass at St. Patrick RC Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

YAVOSKI, Edward T., a lifelong resident of the Gold Coast, he passed away on Tuesday November 10, age 86. Born in Oyster Bay, Ed lived in Locust Valley in the house he built in 1953 with his late wife Clara (nee Chebuske), his daughter Linda Leddy (Allentown PA), and son Tom Yavoski (Plano TX). Ed was a most devoted and loyal husband and a happy and caring father. In addition to his children, Ed is survived by his grandchildren Greg Leddy, Jessica Leddy Carter, and Zach Yavoski. Son-in-law Joe Leddy and daughter-in-law Mitzi Yavoski. Also survived by his sister Brenda Woicyzk (Walter) and Stella Greguski.
Ed knew, and was known by a great many people across the Long Island. From the age of sixteen, he was a drummer in a three-piece polka band, playing most every weekend at weddings and dances. As a carpenter (Local 7), Ed built homes and offices throughout the area. And in his later years, he enjoyed just sitting in the front yard tending his beautiful flowers and talking to people who passed by.
His smile will be missed by his family, friends, and neighbors. Visiting held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass at St. Hyacinth RC Church, Glen Head. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

ZANNELLA, Silvia, peacefully at home on November 8, age 92, of Bayville. Beloved wife of the late Costanzo. Loving mother of Daniel (Ann), Diana Pierro (Richard), and the late Rosemarie Rufo (Vittorio). Cherished grandmother of Richard Rufo (Giovanna), Victor Rufo (Sandra), Christine Michell (Robert), Stefanie, Denise Flowers (George), Lisa Lam (Tung), Richard Pierro (Donna), and Christopher Pierro. Proud great-grandmother of Peyton, Jackson, Isabella, Isabella, Liana, Jake, and Matthew. Dear sister of Anna Palermo (Felix), and Mary Pacifico (Ben). Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass, St. Paul the Apostle RC Church. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.