Last Updated: April 14, 2010

Obituaries

BITSIS, Alkmini on April 2, age 80. Beloved sister of the late Thalia (Angelo Joumpas) of Glen Cove and the late Julia (Costa Licopoulos). Dear cousin of Kleoniki Werthmuller (Theodore). Also survived by Amalia Bitsis and loving nieces and nephews. Arrangements made by Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Service officiated by Father. John Vlahos of the Greek Orthodox Church of Holy Resurrection. Interment East Hillside Cemetery.

BORUM, Willie C. of Glen Cove on April 9, age 88. Wife of the late Henry Middleton and the late William. Mother of Elbert, Henrietta Palmer, Charles Henry (Mattie), William, Luann, Margaret, Dorothy (Anthony Relling), Richard (Norma) and the late Frances and late Henry. Grandmother of 17, great- grandmother of 32 and 4 great-great- grandchildren. Service officiated by Rev. C. Wright under the supervision of Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home.

Broccoli, Michael A. of Bayside on April 5. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Pasqualina. Also survived by his loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Hyacinth. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

KINES, Christina M. of Glen Head, on March 29, age 56. Beloved wife of George W. Loving mother of Marisa, Matthew and Kimberly. Cherished daughter of Rosa and Frank Garofalo. Adored sister of Stephen Garofalo and Marie Batista. Visitation at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Catholic Blessing at St. Dominic RC Church, Oyster Bay. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowes, donations may be made to the Lymphoma Foudation: PO Box 286236, New York, NY 10128. For further information please visit www.dodgethomas.com.

Livermore, Virginia Pennoyer died peacefully in her sleep at home in San Rafael on April 2. She was 92.
Known to her friends as “Dina,” Virginia grew up in New York and Long Island. Dina’s father was known as a distinguished New York lawyer, her grandfather a prominent financier. Her childhood was one of privileged adventure, including time spent living in Paris, skiing in Europe, and riding her beloved horse Rosa Grey. She attended the Green Vale School in Old Brookville and the Spence School in New York City. During World War II, after a courtship of only two months, she married Norman B. “Ike” Livermore, Jr., of San Francisco. After the war, they settled in California and started a family.
The couple first lived in Cloverdale and later in San Rafael and Sacramento, as Ike’s career path took him from mule packer and redwood kiln owner to lumber executive, public servant and conservationist. Trading her past of genteel, Eastern refinement for the open spaces of California during its golden age, Dina loved to hike and ride horseback, spend summers at Lake Tahoe, and explore the Sierra with Ike. She was especially devoted to their five children, modeling for them her own values of patience, kindness, modesty, and stoicism. Though she supported the founding of Marin Country Day School in its circus tent days, and later served on the boards of trustees of the Katherine Branson School and the Thacher School, she was a very private person. She preferred quiet walks at the family’s ranch in Napa County to the public arena into which she was occasionally drawn by Ike’s career. Sunsets, birdsongs, spring daffodils, and pets made her smile. She loved reading, her uncle Sheldon Pennoyer’s California landscape paintings and chocolate desserts. She was happiest serving others and living a life of selfless devotion to her husband. Friends and guests were always welcome and fed well. All who knew her will deeply miss her warm smile and unconditional love.
Dina is survived by her sisters Tracy Schilling of Woodside, CA., and Jessie Snyder of Burlington, VT., her brother Robert Pennoyer of New York City, her daughters Penny Livermore and Pauline Jeffers, her sons Norman, Sam and Dave Livermore, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Ike, her sister Kay O’Donnell of Marlboro, MA, and her brother Paul Pennoyer of Locust Valley, NY. The family would like to express its deepest thanks to caregivers Carol Van Alstine, Ann Smyrni, and Florence Stanley for their loyal devotion during the last eight years of Dina’s life. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ross at 11am on Saturday, April 17. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City, Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, or the charity of your choice.

Manzella, Frank J. of Oyster Bay, on April 7, after a short illness. Beloved husband for 54 years of Leora. Loving father of Joseph, Frank (Barb), Steve (Missy), Mike (Joann), the late Kathy Sawyer and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Rose Centolla and Maryanne. Family received friends at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc. For further information plrase visit www.fpdevinefuneralhome.com.

Martone-Antoinette (nee Minicozzi) on April 6, at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Martone and beloved mother of the late Carol Smith. Also, she was the mother-in-law of Robert. Cherished Nan of Tracey (John) Cannova, and Cheryl (Glenn) McManus. Loving great-grandmother to Makena and Lola. Dear sister of the late Frank and James Minicozzi. Loving aunt to her nieces, Phyllis DelColle and Frankie Megna and nephew Joseph Minicozzi. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Family received friends at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc. Funeral St. Dominic’s R.C. Chapel. Interment followed at Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that all donations be made to the New Day Adult Care Center 301 Ebbtide Drive North Palm Beach, FL 33408-4907 .

Mays, Carol C. of Glen Cove, formerly of Manhasset on April 6. Beloved wife of Clifford. Devoted mother William, Gordon (Jillian), Mary-Allison and Clifford (Irene). Loving grandmother of seven. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

PIDGEON, Robert Vincent on April 4, at age 75, of Franklin Square, formerly of the Bronx. Beloved husband of the late Katherine. Loving father of Robert (Jackie), Edward, Kevin (Tina), and Richard. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Krystle, Samantha, Peter, Daniel, Bryan, Bradley, Noah Athena, and Vanessa. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Interment is private. For more information visit www.oysterbayfuneral home.com.

ROSE, Daphne, of Locust Valley, peacefully on March 31, age 79. Loving mother to Jamie and Jennifer, Stepmother to Peter and adoring grandmother to Shelby, Drew, Eliza, Faith and Amy. A woman of grace and unparalleled style, she will be missed, yet never forgotten. Arrangements made by Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Service and interment private. In lieu of flowers, plant a rose!

Russo, Cal of Bayville. December 8, 1933 to April 5, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Madeline (nee Hanaski) Russo. Devoted father of Cal Russo Jr., Susan Russo Humphrys, and Zan Russo Moller. Loving grandfather to three grandchildren. Also survived by his many friends. He will be missed. Cremation private.

VILLANI, William on April 4 of Oyster Bay formerly of Muttontown. Beloved husband of Louise. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Proud WWII veteran who served in the Army-Air Force. Visiting at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc.. Funeral Mass St. Dominic’s R.C.Church. Interment to follow St. Patrick’s Cemetery- Brookville. For further information www.fpdevinefuneralhome.com.

 

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