Last Updated: February 9, 2011

Obituaries

Caracciolo, Walter Joseph of Lattingtown, previously of Glen Cove, passed away on February 5, at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Natalie, his daughters Diane Ursprung (pre-deceased by Kip) of Geneva, Switzerland, Jane Armstrong (Jim) of Lattingtown, Liz Krumenacker of Boston, Massachusetts, Annemarie (Romesh Vaitilingam) of Bristol, England, in addition to his seven grandchildren, Meredith (Mark D’Agostino), Blake, Cordelia, Lindsay, Brett, Cara, and Marco.His sister Marjorie Hagan predeceased him. Born in New York City to Joseph and Florence (O’Brien) Caracciolo, he graduated from New York University and had a career as an aeronautical design engineer, working on computer and CAD designs for airplanes, including the Concorde. Memorial Service will be held at St. Josaphat’s Monastery, 1 East Beach Drive, Lattingtown. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Hospice Care Network. The family is also asking able donors to donate to their nearest blood center as the gift of blood helped to sustain him through his valiant battle. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Oyster Bay Funeral Home. www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com.

CRIMMINS, John E. of Syosset, formerly of Glen Cove, on January 31. Beloved husband of the late Isabelle M. Devoted father of Kerry (Jill) and the late John E. Jr. Loving grandfather of Devin Crimmins, Gregory and Andrew Porter. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment Memorial Cemetery of St. Johns Church, Cold Spring Harbor.

Gagliardi, Virginia E. of Glen Cove on January 28. Beloved wife of Edward Anzalone. Devoted mother of Valerie (John) DeWitt, Frank (Jacqueline), Chris (Caroline) and Lisa (Frank) Melfi. Grandmother of eleven. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

FREY, Irmgard E. formerly of Bayville, on January 22, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Hans. Dear sister of Jeurgen Leich. Loving aunt of David Leich, Bernard Leich and Andrew. Reposed at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

HUTCHINS, Carol F. died at home February 1, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born November 24, 1932, in New York City, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leo C. Fennelly. Devoted wife of Waldo Hutchins III, beloved mother of John Devendorf, Andree Welsh, and Marcia Morrell; loving stepmother to John, Fred, Elizabeth and Anne. Cherished sister of Marcia Gowen, dear aunt to Cynthia Crawford and Lee Marine. Survived by her nine grandchildren, grand nephew and three grand nieces. Carol was an active member of the Creek Club and the Colony Club. She owned “Nina Needlepoint” in Locust Valley in the 1970s. She was a member of the North Country Garden Club of Long Island, where she chaired committees including Garden History and Design. Last September, Carol was awarded a Club Medal of Merit from the Garden Club of America for her many years of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036.

JAGET, Maurice B. “Moe,” peacefully on February 5, age 79, of Oyster Bay, formerly of Bayville, and Locust Valley. Husband of Estrid. Loving father of Jane Pedersen (Kurt), William (Ruta), and James (Kathy). Cherished grandfather of Kurt, Stephen, Jaime, John, and Matthew. Special friend to Patti. He was retired from NY Telephone after 35 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Sagamore Yacht Club, a life member of Glen Cove VFW # 347, and Locust Valley American Legion Post 962. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St. Interment private. www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com

JOUMPAS, Angelo of Glen Cove, on January 29, age 97. Proprietor of Angelo's Barber Shop on School St. in Glen Cove. Husband of the late Thalia. Brother of the late Gregory Zoumbas. Also survived by nieces Areti Dedi, Ermioni Muza and nephew Jim Zoumbas. Army Veteran of WWII 104th Infantry Division. Visiting at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Service at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection. Interment East Hillside Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church: 1400 Cedar Swamp Rd. Brookville, NY 11545.

LOPERFIDO, Louis of Glen Cove, on February 1, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Fanny. Loving father of Barbara Gavosto (Phil) and Deborah (Michael Twomey). Dear brother of Stella Paschetto, Joe, Larry and the late Roseanne and Anthony. Proud grandfather of Stephen, Matthew and Hugh. Visiting at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Mass held at St. Patrick RC Church. Entombment Pinelawn Memorial Park.

McCarthy, Eugene T, of Amelia Island FL., formerly of Lattingtown, on Friday, January 28, age 48. Eugene is survived by his beloved mother, Antoinette, and loving siblings: Joseph E.; Kevin (Barbara); Stephen; Antoinette, Joanne; James; and Deidre (Mitch); his cherished nephews and nieces: Benjamin; Jeffrey; Christopher (Jenna);Stephanie; Jennifer; Nicole; Christine; and Kathleen. Eugene is predeceased by his beloved father Joseph V. and his devoted brother Matthew J. Services at St. Michael's R.C. Church, Amelia Island FL. Memorial to be announced for the Locust Valley Cemetery.

McGillicuddy, Daniel Michael, of Upper Brookville, died on January 29. He was 76. A graduate of St. John's University, he was the founder and owner of DM Advertising of New York and Jericho. After retiring, he helped his wife run Le Canard Rouge, a small antiques and arts store in Locust Valley. He is survived by his wife Catherine, his sons Francois of Charlotte, N.C. and Patrick of Brooklyn, and four grandchildren.In memory, donations can be made to the Daniel McGillicuddy Fund, East Brooklyn Community High School, 965 East 107th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11236.

ROMAN, Josephine formerly of Glen Cove, on February 1, age 73. Loving mother of Jeannie Liberatos (Dennis), Ruben Caro and Kristen Lee Caro. Dear sister of Elva Martinez, Hector, Raul and the late Rachel Verde. Proud grandmother of Marianthy, Gerry, Taylor Renee and Dylan Ross. Special great-grandmother of Helaina, Virginia, Harrison and Dennis. Volunteer at the Glen Cove Community Hospital and the Glen Cove Senior Center. Beloved foster mother to many children. Visiting at the Funeral Home of Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Mass held at St. Patrick RC Church. Interment East Hillside Cemetery.

Testa, Joseph L., Sr., on February 1, age 78, of Oyster Bay. Loving companion of JoAnn DiFranco. Beloved father of Andrea Testa Nacci (Anthony), and Joseph Testa Jr.(Susan). Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Gianna, and Capri. Dear brother of John. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass St. Dominic RC Chapel, Oyster Bay. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com.

Van Helden, Margaret G., of Locust Valley, on January 30. Beloved wife of Ben. Loving mother of Lorri Yamond (Steve) and Peter. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Megan and Scott. A memorial service will be held at at the Locust Valley Reformed Church. Interment Private. Contributions may be made to the church. For further information, please visit Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY www.whitting.com.

WHITELAW, Brandon T., on February 1, of Oyster Bay. Cherished son of Carol. Loving brother of Peter and Kyle. Dear grandson of Robert and Jacqueline Berlin. Also survived by his father, Peter Whitelaw. In lieu of flowers donations, may be made to the A.S.P.C.A. www.aspca.org For further information www.fpdevinefuneralhome.com.

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