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2003 For full obituary go to: For FULL Obituary 1 January 2003 CAPASSO, JOSEPH M., 32, of Tampa, formerly of Port Richey, died Monday (Dec. 30, 2002) in Tampa. He came to Florida 16 years ago from his native Staten Island, N.Y. BALDENKO, ANNA, 83, of Holiday, died Monday (Dec. 30, 2002) at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. Born in New York City, she came here 24 years ago from Brooklyn, N.Y. BAMBINA, MARY, 85, of Port Richey, died Tuesday (Dec. 31, 2002) at home. Born in New York City, she came here 23 years ago from Brooklyn, N.Y. CAPASSO, JOSEPH M., 32, of Tampa, formerly of Port Richey, died Monday (Dec. 30, 2002) in Tampa. He came to Florida 16 years ago from his native Staten Island, N.Y. FERDINAND, SOPHIE, 87, of Largo, died Sunday (Dec. 29, 2002) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and came here in 1973 from Bronx, N.Y. BLIGEN, CHARLYN SMITH "DEBBIE," 46, of Monsey, N.Y., formerly of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Dec. 28, 2002) in Monsey. Born in New York City, she came here in 1960 and moved to New York in 1999. KORMAN, MURRAY, 88, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Largo, died Tuesday (Dec. 31, 2002) at Menorah Manor, St. Petersburg. He came here many years ago from his native New York. 2 January 2003 For FULL Obituary MULLANE, JOSEPH F., of Bayonet Point, died Monday (Dec. 30, 2002) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he came here 29 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. SORRENTINO, MARY, 91, of Port Richey, died Tuesday (Dec. 31, 2002) at Tandem Health Care of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 13 years ago from Flushing, N.Y. NEAL, GLADYS E., 78, of Largo, died Friday (Dec. 27, 2002) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She was born in Belize, Central America, and came here in 1995 from St. Albans, N.Y. VINAS, ELVIRA R., 92, of Pinellas Park, died Monday (Dec. 30, 2002) at Integrated Health Services of Pinellas Park. Born in New York City, she came here in 1991 from Tampa. KING, LEONARD J., 88, of Tierra Verde, died Monday (Dec. 30, 2002) at the Springs at Boca Ciega Bay. Born in New York City, he came here in 1980 from Cranford, N.J. 3 January 2003 For FULL Obituary WALSH, MARY CATHERINE, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (Jan. 1, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 10 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. WRIGHT, ROBERT J., 73, of Valrico, died Tuesday (Dec. 31, 2002). Born in New York City, he moved to the Tampa area 25 years ago. GIALLO, CATHERINE, 82, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Jan. 1, 2003) at Gulfside Regional Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here eight years ago from Elmont, N.Y. MAYERS, LEO H., 83, of Port Richey, died Tuesday (Dec. 31, 2002) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 18 years ago from Long Island, N.Y MULLANE, JOSEPH F., 70, of Hudson, died Monday (Dec. 30, 2002) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he came here 29 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. PEPPER, KATE, 86, of Port Richey, died Tuesday (Dec. 31, 2002) at Bayonet Point. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here 26 years ago from Queens, N.Y. RELKIN, ABRAHAM "CHICKEN MAN," 94, of Bridgeport, Conn., formerly of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Jan. 1, 2003) at St. Vincent's Hospital, Bridgeport. He was born in New York City and came here in 1979 from North Woodmere, N.Y. BEIERLEIN, HARRY P., 77, of Pinellas Park, died Wednesday (Jan. 1, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. He came here in 1959 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y. 4 January 2003 For FULL Obituary MENDOLA JOSEPH V., 73, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (Jan. 2, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he came here one year ago from East Meadow, N.Y. SCHULZE, THERESA B., 97, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (Jan. 1, 2003) at North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. Born in New York City, she came here 23 years ago from Elmont, N.Y. WALLE, KATHLEEN, 76, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (Jan. 2, 2003) at North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1988 from Elmont, N.Y. 5 January 2003 For FULL Obituary PETERSON, LORRAINE K., 77, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Jan. 3, 2003) at home. Born in Queens, N.Y., she came here 17 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. BEETEN, CRAIG G., 56, of Trinity, died Friday (Jan. 3, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, he came here in 2001 from Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. FRIEDMAN, MARION JEANETTE, 86, of Hudson, died Friday (Jan. 3, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, Brooksville. Born in New York City, she came here 22 years ago from Chattanooga, Tenn. 6 January 2003 For FULL Obituary LUDVIGSON, MARIE A., 86, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice House, Hudson. Born in Oyster Bay, N.Y., she came here in 1982 from Deer Park, N.Y. KLEIN, JULIAN, 74, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Jan. 2, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in New York City and came here in 1992 from Pittsburgh. MONTANA, EMIL P., 83, of Kinnelon, N.J., and a seasonal resident of Indian Shores, died Friday (Jan. 3, 2003) at home in Indian Shores. He was born in New York City and had been coming here from Kinnelon for 25 years. PROZZO, MICHAEL L., 84, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 3, 2003) at home. He was born in New York City and came here in 1982 from Claremont, N.H. 7 January 2003 For FULL Obituary RIZZO, MICHAEL A., 90, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in New York City, he came here 20 years ago from Greenvale, N.Y. COSENTINO, LUCY M., 83, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003) at Tampa General Hospital. She was born in Catskill, N.Y., and came here in 1982 from Brooklyn, N.Y. MUTSCHLER, JEAN, 88, of East Lake, died Thursday (Jan. 2, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of Safety Harbor. She was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and came here in 1970 from West New York, N.J. WOULFE, ROSE MARIE, 77, of Seminole, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. A New York City native, she came here in 1986 from Rockland County, N.Y. KALEDA, VIRGINIA, 76, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. A Brooklyn, N.Y. native, she came here in 1977 from Long Island, N.Y. 8 January 2003 For FULL Obituary van den THOORN, GERALDINE "GERRY," 63, of Inverness, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at home under the care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1998 from Atlanta. FERRO, WILLIAM, 72, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Queens, N.Y., he came here 10 years ago from Seattle. MASTANDREA, MICHAEL, 84, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Bari, Italy, he came here five years ago from Brooklyn, N.Y. DADDIO, JOSEPH FRANK, 79, of New Port Richey, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) in New Port Richey. Born in Woodmere, N.Y., he came here in 2001 from Winchester, Va. CHALAMONSKY, FRANK J., 88, of Largo, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at Mariner Health Care of Belleair. He came here in 1964 from his native Staten Island, N.Y. PIERCE, JAMES A., 65, of Largo, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Queens, N.Y., and came here in 1991 from Blairstown, N.J. McFARLANE, GLADYS BASTIAN, 98, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 3, 2003) at North Rehabilitation Center. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1985 from Rochester, N.Y. PACIFICO, MICHAEL CHARLES, 63, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Dec. 27, 2002) at home. He came here 32 years ago from his native Bronx, N.Y. 9 January 2003 For FULL Obituary BURKART, FRANCIS PAUL, 78, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at home. Born in Astoria, N.Y., he came here four years ago from New York City. GREENAFAGE, ANDREW R., 85, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Queens Village, N.Y., he came here 15 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. PETARDI, CAROLINE, 89, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at home. Born in Italy, she came here 16 years ago from Brooklyn, N.Y. SMITH, HELEN R., 91, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 3, 2003) at Manor Care Palm Harbor nursing home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1971 from Long Island, N.Y. STIO, KATHRYN, 90, of Dunedin, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at Mease Continuing Care, Dunedin. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1978 from Fort Myers. CAMPBELL, EDWARD J., 79, of Palm Harbor, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines Hospice Unit. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1978 from Staten Island, N.Y. WATERS, JULIA, 91, of Pinellas Park, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, she came here in 1971 from Queens, N.Y. WEHKING, EMMY, 93, of Pinellas Park, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at Palm Garden of Largo. Born in Germany, she came here in 1974 from New York City. FERNQUIST, REGINA, 78, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. Born in Richmond Hill, N.Y., she came here in 1964 from Long Island, N.Y. LUFBERY, MADELINE B., 93, of Belleview, formerly of Seminole, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at Sylvia's Hospice House, Ocala. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1974 from Rahway, N.J. MAZZARI, GEORGE, 73, of Seminole, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Born in New York City, he came here 13 years ago from Brookfield, Conn. 10 January 2003 For FULL Obituary DeLAP, SARAH G., 90, of Inverness, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at Citrus Health Center of Inverness. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came to Florida in 1972 from Bayshore, N.Y. JACOBSEN, ALICE M., 91, of Safety Harbor, formerly of Dunedin and New Port Richey, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. KOONCE, BARBARA H., 59, of Holiday, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at Gulfside Regional Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here five years ago from Bliss, Idaho. BARBARA, JOSEPH M., 78, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1979 from Portland, Maine. 11 January 2003 For FULL Obituary BROWN, JOAN RUTH, of Inverness, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at home. born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 30 years ago from Brooklyn, N.Y. BORGE, HENRY J., 74, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Spring Hill Health Center. Born in New York City, he came here 16 years ago from Ronkonkoma, N.Y. BACKES, HUGO JR. "JOSEPH," 86, of Hudson, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1975 from Long Island, N.Y. JANTZEN, JOAN M., 69, of the Mainlands, Pinellas Park, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1988 from Aberdeen, N.C. O'NEILL, THERESA, 81, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at IHS of Pinellas Park. She came here in 1981 from New York City. KLEINMAN, MICHAEL H., 72, of Seminole, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. Born in New York City, he came here in 1954 from Long Island, N.Y. PFEIL, FLORENCE P., 93, of Seminole, died Thursday (Dec. 26, 2002) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. She came here in 1971 from her native Brooklyn, N.Y. 12 January 2003 For FULL Obituary JANNAZZO, SOPHIE, 80, of Beverly Hills, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) in Inverness. Born in New York, she came here 20 years ago from Staten Island, N.Y. HUBER, ROBERT H., 82, of Spring Hill, formerly of Tampa, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, he came here 21/2 years ago from Tampa. BOOMER, BERNARD T., 77, of Hudson, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) in Hudson. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1987 from Long Island, N.Y. PUCKETT, DAVID, 75, of Belleair Beach, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at home under hospice care. Born in New York City, he came here 10 years ago from Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. GARRETT, JAMES, 74, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in New York City and came here in 1977 from Babylon, N.Y. SUAREZ, ISAAC RUBY, 79, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at home. Born in Americus, Ga., she came here in 1994 from Bronx, N.Y. 13 January 2003 For FULL Obituary LONGOBARDI, SALVATORE, 84, of Brooksville, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Brooksville Health Care Center. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here two months ago from Long Island, N.Y. TANGORRA, GEMMA "KIM," 66, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Jan. 10. 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 27 years ago from Freeport, N.Y. CLARK, FRANK B., 77, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1998 from Concord, Calif. RAPUZZI, MARGARET, 83, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She was born in New York City and came here in 1984 from Staten Island, N.Y. ASLANIAN, HELEN, 74, of Largo, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in New York City and came here in 2002 from New York. LaIACONO, GUY T., "TOM," 69, of Largo, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in Queens, N.Y., and came here in 1987 from Garfield, N.J. ISAAC, RUBY SUAREZ, 79, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at home. Born in Americus, Ga., she came here in 1994 from Bronx, N.Y. GLASSER, BARBARA L., 71, of Seminole, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She came here in 1981 from her native New York City 14 January 2003 For FULL Obituary DOMIN, STEVE A., 89, of Inverness, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came to Florida in 1976 from Glen Cove, N.Y. GARGANO, GIOVANNI "JOHN," 78, of Beverly Hills, died Sunday (Jan 12, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1986 from Queens, N.Y. KEPHART, ELEANOR V., 70, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in New York City, she came here 16 years ago from Sayreville, N.J. KIMMEL, HAROLD PHILLIP, 74, of Brandon, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003). Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. FARACI, FRANK "BILL," 85, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 27 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. GORASH, ANNA M., 67, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at home. She came here two years ago from her native Staten Island, N.Y. PRINCIPE, ACHILLES A., 79, of Port Richey, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. SARMENT, JOHN J., 75, of Hudson, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1974 from Massapequa Park, N.Y. STEELE, JOHN R., 78, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1979 from Buffalo, N.Y. HILL, ROGER C., 53, of Dunedin, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He came here in 1980 from his native Queens, N.Y. NELSON, CATHERINE D., 96, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003). Born in New York City, she came here in 2001 from Coral Gables. 15 January 2003 For FULL Obituary ESTABROOKS, EDNA F., 90, of Lecanto, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in Lecanto. Born in New York City, she came here in 1982 from Hendersonville, N.C. LEGRANO, JOHN P., 66, of New Port Richey, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, he came here in 1976 from Staten Island, N.Y. WAWERNA, JEAN M., 85, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 29 years ago from North Massapequa, N.Y. 16 January 2003 For FULL Obituary LEVINE, THERESA MARY, 62, of Homosassa, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here in 1992 from Long Island, N.Y. GARRETT, JAMES, 74, of Feather Sound, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in New York City and came here in 1977 from Babylon, N.Y. BENGTSSON, UNO M. "JACK," 84, of Pinellas Park, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Landskrona, Sweden, he came to Florida in 1942 from Brooklyn, N.Y., MIRANDA, QUINA A., 78, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003). Born in Cuba, she came to Florida in 1983 from Bronx, N.Y. 17 January 2003 For FULL Obituary LANDE, THELMA, 83, of Citrus Hills, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in New York City, she came here recently from Great Neck, N.Y. MALLON, LILLIAN, 86, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in New York City, she came here in 1995 from Valencia, Calif. LaFORTE, JOSEPH JR., 71, of Hudson, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 13 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. STADELMAN, ANNA B., 98, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Carrington Place. She was born in Slovakia. She came here in 1969 from Brooklyn, N.Y. 19 January 2003 For FULL Obituary SHULTIS, ETHEL O., 91, of Fairport, N.Y., formerly of Seminole, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Fairport Baptist Nursing Home. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here in 1968 from Bogota, N.J. PITTMON-JOHNSON, SHIRLEY, 52, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. MILAZZO, VINCENT JAMES, 75, of Holiday, died Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. He came here in 1992 from his native Bronx, N.Y 20 January 2003 For FULL Obituary FORLIZZO, CARMELA "MILDRED," 78, of Palm Harbor, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She came here in 1958 from her native Brooklyn, N.Y. PRICE, FRANCES M., 98, of St. Pete Beach, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at home under the care of hospice. She was born in New York City and came here in 1967 from Kenmore, N.Y. CARROLL, EDWARD J. SR., 76, of Tarpon Springs, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at home. He was born in New York City and came here in 2001 from Flushing, N.Y. FOWLER, ROBERT PATRICK, 77, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1985 from Woodside, N.Y. BAUERSFELD, JAMES R., 66, of Hudson, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Hudson. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 28 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. PITTMON-JOHNSON, SHIRLEY, 52, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. NOBEL, EDITH L., 73, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., she came here in 1957 from Passaic, N.J. JOHNSON, ROSE, 83, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, she came here 27 years ago from Staten Island, N.Y. VINCENTI, JOSEPH, 93, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came to Florida in 1975 from Bethpage, N.Y. SCIALLO, ANTONIO J., 90, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Orchard Ridge Nursing Center, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1989 from New Hyde Park, N.Y. BOVICH, ANNA THERESA "ANN," 83, of New Smyrna Beach, formerly of Inverness, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Bert Fish Medical Center in New Smyrna Beach. Born in New York City, she moved in 1966 from Farmingdale, N.Y. 21 January 2003 For FULL Obituary JOHNSON, ROSE, 83, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, she came here 27 years ago from Staten Island, N.Y. VINCENTI, JOSEPH, 93, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came to Florida in 1975 from Bethpage, N.Y. SCIALLO, ANTONIO J., 90, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Orchard Ridge Nursing Center, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1989 from New Hyde Park, N.Y. BOVICH, ANNA THERESA "ANN," 83, of New Smyrna Beach, formerly of Inverness, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Bert Fish Medical Center in New Smyrna Beach. Born in New York City, she moved in 1966 from Farmingdale, N.Y. 22 January 2003 For FULL Obituary PELKA, FLORENCE LENA, 91, of Gulfport, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003). Born in New York City, she came to Florida in 1975 from New York. SCOTT, CHRISTINA A., 47, of Largo, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Oak Manor Nursing Center, Largo. She was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and came here in 1983 from Denville, N.J. LEIGH, VIRGINIA IRENE, 49, of Clearwater, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Hernando Pasco Hospice Care, New Port Richey. She was born in Flushing, N.Y., and came here in 1975 from Warwick, N.Y. SHERMAN, HAZEL G., 97, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Integrated Health Services, Tarpon Springs. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here five years ago from Holiday. PECORARO, SALVATORE P., 89, of Port Richey, formerly of Palm Harbor, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in New York City, he came here 10 years ago from Palm Harbor. MUTZ, WILLIAM F., 83, of Bayonet Point, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in New York City, he came here in 1980 from East Meadow, N.Y. MENECH, JEANETTE P., 79, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. Born in Flushing, N.Y., she came here 22 years ago from College Point, N.Y. JULIS, ELSIE, 88, of Hudson, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, she came here 27 years ago from New Hyde Park, N.Y. VENANCIO, CYNTHIA, 41, of Tampa, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, she came here several years ago. VALENTIN, MICHAEL LUIS "MOOKIE," 27, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here 15 years ago from Brentwood, N.Y. REINER, BERNARD, 89, of Lecanto, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at home under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1971 from Hackensack, N.J. 23 January 2003 For FULL Obituary RAITI, VITA ANN, 88, of Palm Harbor, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Westchester Gardens, Clearwater. She came here in 1983 from her native New York City. PETERSEN, JEANNE M., 71, of Largo, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She came here in 1997 from her native Staten Island, N.Y. GRYWINSKI, GERTRUDE A., a.k.a. JUDY GRYWIN, 90, of Pinellas Park, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1972 from Long Island, N.Y. POWERS, JOHN J. JR. "JACK," 71, of Dunedin, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) when he was struck by a car as he was walking across Alt. U.S. 19. He was born in Queens, N.Y., and came here in 1985 from Long Island, N.Y. THIELEMANN, CATHERINE "KAY," 86, of Clearwater, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of Safety Harbor. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1973 from Long Island, N.Y. LEBEDZ, STELLA M., 90, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in New York City and came here in 1973 from Manville, N.J. BURTON, WILLIAM R., 89, of Clearwater, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1991 from Fort Lee, N.J. STOLWORTHY, WILLIAM A., 92, of Downey, Calif., formerly of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Southland Nursing Home, Downey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., RAWDAN, BERNARD ANDREW, 82, of Brooksville, formerly of Temple Terrace, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Flushing, N.Y., 24 January 2003 For FULL Obituary PIOTTI, JOHN J., of Seminole, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Bon Secours Maria Manor, St. Petersburg. Born in New York City, he came here in 1987 GRYWINSKI, GERTRUDE A., a.k.a. TRUDY GRYWIN, 90, of Pinellas Park, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1972 from Long Island, N.Y. ROTHSTEIN, LAWRENCE S., 85, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Integrated Health Services of Clearwater. He was born in New York City and came here in 1986 from Pittsburgh. METRAL, LOUIS W. "BILL," 77, of Hudson, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at home under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Born in New York City, he came here 14 years ago from Wilmington, N.C. KEPKO, MARY STRAIN, 83, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here 26 years ago from Plainview, N.Y. CIMINO, CARMINE C., 82, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1990 from Richmond Hill, N.Y. RAWDAN, BERNARD ANDREW, 82, of Brooksville, formerly of Temple Terrace, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Flushing, N.Y., PORTER, RUSSELL ERIC, 50, of Tampa, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003). Born in Bronx, N.Y., BIRNBAUM-GIBSON, REBECCA "BECKY," 36, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. She came here in 1985 from her native Staten Island, N.Y. 25 January 2003 For FULL Obituary BELL, MARIE E., 86, of Dunedin, died Thursday (Jan. 23, 2003) at American Home assisted living facility, Clearwater. She was born in Jamaica, N.Y., JANCZLIK, RUTH, 86, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (Jan. 23, 2003) at Gulfside Regional Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., she came here in 1961 from Spotswood, N.J. FARRELL, MARY THERESA, 68, of Port Richey, died Thursday (Jan. 23, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 24 years ago from Massapequa, N.Y. ROBBINS, LESTER, 88, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003). Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., ROE, SALLIE TERESA, 93, of Lake Panasoffkee, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) in Leesburg. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., 26 January 2003 For FULL Obituary LEWIS, PAUL E., 62, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 24, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. Born in New York City, TORPEY, DOROTHEE, 79, of Palm Harbor died Friday (Jan. 24, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in New York City and came here in 1983 from Sleepy Hollow, N.Y AULETTA, CARMINE THOMAS, 94, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 24, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital. He was born in New York City KOLB, LUCIE C., 93, of New Port Richey, died Friday (Jan. 24, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here eight years ago from Rosedale, N.Y. KALLER, JEROME, 66, of Port Richey, died Friday (Jan. 24, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1988 from Passaic, N.J. BARONE, DOMENIC, 86, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 25, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 21 years ago from Massapequa, N.Y. 27 January 2003 For FULL Obituary WEISS, ALVIN, 73, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Jan. 25, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He came here in 2001 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y. PRAY, HELEN V., 87, of Holiday, died Saturday (Jan. 25, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center. She came here in 1982 from her native Brooklyn, N.Y. HARNETT, JOHN F., 37, of New Port Richey, formerly of Tarpon Springs, died Saturday (Jan. 25, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in New York City, came to Tarpon Springs in 1990 from Blairstown, N.J., YUNGERT, ALBERT J. SR. "BIG AL," 75, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 24, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and came here in 1965 from Danbury, Conn. HARNETT, JOHN F., 37, of New Port Richey, formerly of Tarpon Springs, died Saturday (Jan. 25, 2003) at Mease Hospital, Dunedin. Born in New York City SORISE, JOSEPH, 85, of Beverly Hills, died Sunday (Jan. 26, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Queens, N.Y., he came here in 1992 from Flushing, N.Y. 28 January 2003 For FULL Obituary HAGEANON, NICHOLAS EVANGELOS, 47, of Palm Harbor, died Sunday (Jan. 26, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in New York City and came here in 2001 from West Milford, N.J., JERMON, PATRICIA M., 80, of Dunedin, died Sunday (Jan. 26, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in New York City and came here in 1991 from Columbia, Md. POWERS, DANIEL J. III, 74, of Hudson, died Saturday (Jan. 25, 2003) at home. Born in Howard Beach, N.Y ARCHER, DOROTHY V., 91, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (Jan. 25, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here nine years ago from Huntington Station, N.Y. PRAY, HELEN V., 87, of Holiday, died Thursday (Jan. 23, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center. She came here in 1982 from her native, Brooklyn, N.Y. 29 January 2003 For FULL Obituary MAXWELL, ARTHUR MARVIN, 48, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Jan. 26, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1980 from Fort Knox, Ky RADON, LUCY A., 78, of Kissimmee, formerly of Largo, died Sunday (Jan. 26, 2003) at St. Cloud Hospital. She was born in Bronx, N.Y., FICCO, VINCENT SR., 91, of Largo, died Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003) at Pasadena Manor, South Pasadena. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1975 from Westbury, N.Y. SPINNEY, ADELE, 85, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Jan. 27, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 21 years ago from Weymouth, Mass 30 January 2003 For FULL Obituary HENGST, CALVIN E., 75, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. He was born in Queens, N.Y., FICCO, VINCENT SR., 91, of Largo, died Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003) at Pasadena Manor, South Pasadena. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1975 from Westbury, N.Y ROGOWSKI, FRANCIS J., 75, of Bayonet Point, died Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003) in Bayonet Point. Born in Maspeth, N.Y., he came here 15 years ago from Hicksville, N.Y. GIGLIO, ANNA, 76, of New Port Richey, died Monday (Jan. 27, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1990 from Carle Place, N.Y. 31 January 2003 For FULL Obituary WITTENBAUER, HELEN B., 92, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. She was born in New York City and came here in 1971 from Credell, N.J ZINOBER, BERNARD, 78, of Palm Harbor, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003) at Bay Tree Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Palm Harbor. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 2001 from Mineola, N.Y. LAPETINA, MARGARET ROSE, 97, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Jan. 25, 2003) at Bon Secours Maria Manor, St. Petersburg. She was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and came here in 1981 from Staten Island. SCHECHER, FLORENCE L., 86, of Hudson, died Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of Bayonet Point. Born in New York City, she came here 25 years ago from Lindenhurst, N.Y. LAMBERT, RONALD F., 71, of New Port Richey, died Friday (Jan. 24, 2003) at Kindred Hospital, Tampa. Born in Bronx, N.Y GONZALEZ, MIKE JR., 61, of Tampa, died Monday (Jan. 27, 2003). Born in Manhattan, N.Y RIZZI, JOHN ROBERT JR., 78, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Bronx, N.Y PRAEFFLE, DOROTHY M., 90, of Beverly Hills, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003) in Beverly Hills. Born in New York City, she came here from Floral Park, N.Y CASTLE, JESSIE LOUISE, 98, of Inverness, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003) at home under the care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came to Florida 16 years ago from New York City 1 February 2003 For FULL Obituary McMILLAN, SALLY DIANE, 51, of Tarpon Springs, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. She was born in Staten Island, N.Y., TUCKER, JAMES JOSEPH, 80, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1973 from Lindenhurst, N.Y. LAPETINA, MARGARET ROSE, 97, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Bon Secours Maria Manor, St. Petersburg. She was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and came here in 1981 from Staten Island, N.Y. SICKLER, RAYMOND EARL, 71, of Hudson, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 2003) in Spring Hill at his daughter's home. Born in New York City, he came to Hudson 18 years ago from Lindenhurst, N.Y. HOOKER, WARREN S. "SKIP," 81, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 14 years ago from Dix Hills, N.Y. CALVACCA, JEANETTE F., 90, of Port Richey, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 2000 from Garfield, N.J. PAGNOTTA, IDA K., 75, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., LOMENA, GEORGE, 49, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 2003) in Spring Hill. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he came here four years ago from Newark FRANCONERI, ANGELO, 86, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, he came here 18 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. STRAUSS, STEPHANIE, 85, of Lecanto, formerly of Ocala, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003) in Lecanto. Born in New York City, REA, SOPHIE LOUISE, 94, of Palm Harbor, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 2003) at Palm Garden of Clearwater nursing home. She was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1966 from Nanuet, N.Y. CALABRESE, SEVERINA, 83, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She was born in New York City BUNDY, MIRIAM L., 82, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) at Tandem Health Care at Safety Harbor under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in New York City and came here in 1985 from Erie, Pa. 3 February 2003 For FULL Obituary BUNDY, MIRIAM L., 82, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) at Tandem Health Care at Safety Harbor under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in New York City and came here in 1985 from Erie, Pa. SLOCUM, HARRY L., 91, of Holiday, died Thurdsay (Jan. 9, 2003) at home. Born in Concord Station Island, N.Y., he came here 14 years ago from South Bound Brook, N.J. STEVENSON, JAMES BRUCE, 63, of Hernando Beach, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 13 years ago from Levittown, N.Y. FRAZER, JOHN, 72, of Crystal River, died Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in Queens, N.Y., he came here in 1988 from East Islip, N.Y. REILLY, MARGARET T. "PEGGY," 68, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She came here in 1985 from her native New York City 4 February 2003 For FULL Obituary MACPHERSON, WALLACE R. "MAC," 90, of Hudson, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in New York City, he came here in 1983 from Jackson, N.J COMFORT, DONALD W., 61, of Port Richey, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 2003) in New Port Richey. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he came here three years ago from Stroudsburg, Pa. BIELIS, URSULA "LIL," 89, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1977 from Ozone Park, N.Y ALLATIN, FLORENCE A., 86, of Holiday, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1962 from Jamaica, N.Y. CASELLA, JAMES J., 69, of Dover, died Friday (Jan. 31, 2003). Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to the Tampa area in 1969 from New Jersey. FLYNN, JAMES T. SR., 72, of Largo, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He came here in 1981 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y., 5 February 2003 For FULL Obituary BURNS, THOMAS MICHAEL, 19, of Inverness, died suddenly Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003) at home. He came here 16 years ago from his native Brooklyn, N.Y MILILLO, MARY P., 70, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) in Las Vegas. Born in Jamaica, N.Y., she came here in 1980 from Long Island, N.Y SCHAUB, MADELINE, of Largo, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute, St. Petersburg. She was born in New York City and came here in 1982 from Howard Beach, N.Y FERGUSON, JAMES C. "JIM" 74, of Largo, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003) at Oak Manor Nursing Center, Largo. He was born in New York City and came here in 1973 from Roselle Park, N.J. ROCQUE, MARGARET, 83, of Dunedin, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003) at Edinborough Health Care, Dunedin. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y BALAITY, RUTH, 77, of West Melbourne, formerly of Clearwater, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003) at Indian River Health Center. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., TOMMOLINO, MADELINE M., 83, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003) at Gulfside Regional Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 31 years ago from Long Island, N.Y HACKER, FREDERICK SR., 85, of Port Richey, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in New York City, he came here five years ago from Monteagle, Tenn. OLIVER, WILLIAM F. SR., 67, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here five years ago from Chesapeake, Va. 6 February 2003 For FULL Obituary PETRUCCI, EDWARD ALBERT SR., 92, of Dunedin, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003) at Edinborough Health Care, Dunedin. He was born in Bronx, N.Y FERGUSON, JAMES C. "JIM," 74, of Largo, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003) at Oak Manor Nursing Center, Largo. He was born in New York City and came here in 1973 from Roselle Park, N.J. LINDEMAN, BEN, 90, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1970 from Jamaica, N.Y. SCHEINER, SUSAN E., 67, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in New York City and came here in 1987 from Brooklyn, N.Y McKENNA, VIOLA L. (TROENING), 93, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) in Kansas City. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., came here in 1970 from Warwick, R.I UEBSCH, GEORGE W., 85, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003) at Regency Oaks Nursing Center, Clearwater. He was born in Ridgewood, N.Y CITOWITZ, ANTHONY R., 39, of Clearwater, formerly of Pasco County, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003) at home. He was born in Queens, N.Y LANZILOTTA, ANTHONY A., 65, of Holiday, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) at home. Born in Astoria, N.Y., 7 February 2003 For FULL Obituary KAPSINOW, RUTH G., 78, of South Pasadena, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Jamaica, N.Y., he came here in 1972 from Lynnbrook, N.Y. DiNAPOLI, ALMA D., 91, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) at Westchester Gardens Rehabilitation and Care Center. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1993 from Bronx, N.Y., O'BRIEN, JAMES W., 83, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) at Gulfside Regional Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in New York City, he came here in 1978 from North Bergen, N.J. Mac ALPIN, KENNETH, 65, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003) at home. Born in Queens, N.Y., CICERO, RICHARD R., 64, of Hudson, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Flushing, N.Y., he came here in 1993 from Shohola, Pa. 8 February 2003 For FULL Obituary SCHEINER, SUSAN E., 67, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in New York City and came here in 1987 from Brooklyn, N.Y. CAMISASCA, STELLA, 75, of Palm Harbor, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) at Manor Care of Palm Harbor. She was born in New York City and came here in 1989 from Texas SYMULEVICH, HENRY "HANK," 82, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Feb. 6, 2003) at Countryside Health Care Center, Palm Harbor. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1983 from Port Chester, N.Y. DiNAPOLI, ALMA D., 91, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) at Westchester Gardens Rehabilitation and Care Center, Clearwater. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1993 from Bronx, N.Y., SEWELL, VERONICA M., 89, of Hudson, died Thursday (Feb. 6, 2003) at Tampa General Hospital. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here in 1985 from Flushing, N.Y O'NEILL, WILLIAM JR., 54, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) at home. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he came here seven years ago from New York City BAKEN HARRY, 89, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in New York City, he came here several years ago from Brooklyn, N.Y. WATSON, ALFRED H. JR., 81, of Beverly Hills, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) in Inverness. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1983 from Bergenfield, N.J. SULLIVAN, HUGH B., 94, of Inverness, formerly of Beverly Hills, died Thursday (Feb. 6, 2003) in Inverness. Born in New York City, he moved to Beverly Hills in 1972 from New York and moved here in 2000 MARSHALL, LILLIAN B., 99, of Beverly Hills, died Thursday (Feb. 6, 2003) in Ocala. Born in New York City, she came here in 1966 from Lynbrook, N.Y. 9 February 2003 For FULL Obituary BEYAR, MARGARET M., 88, of Clearwater, died Friday (Feb. 7, 2003) at St. Mark Village, Palm Harbor. She was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1971 from Garden City, N.Y. MARTHA, SHIRLEY E. "BETTY,' 82, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, GAROFANO, JOHN SR., 84, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Feb. 7, 2003) at Bayonet Point Rehab Center. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1973 from Queens, N.Y. AUGUST, MARY M., 92, of Brooksville, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) at Heartland of Brooksville. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1987 from Long Island, N.Y 10 February 2003 For FULL Obituary CAPASSO, MARJORIE B., 73, of Dunedin, died Saturday (Feb. 8, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in New York City and came here in 1994 from New York SEIBERT, GRACE, 85, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Feb. 8, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y WURZ, DOROTHY L., 86, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 8, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., WATSON, ALFRED H. JR., 81, of Beverly Hills, died Wednesday (Feb. 3, 2003) in Inverness. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1983 from Bergenfield, N.J. 11 February 2003 For FULL Obituary SHAPIRO, FRANCES SLOMAN, 85, of Beverly Hills, died Friday (Feb. 7, 2003) in Crystal River. She came here in 1977 from her native Brooklyn, N.Y ABELE, FREDERICK CHARLES III, 84, of Beverly Hills, died Saturday (Feb. 8, 2003) at Brentwood Health Care Center of Lecanto. He came here in 1988 from his native New York City ALTENDERFER, MARION E., 87, of Clearwater, died Friday (Feb. 7, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She was born in New York City and came here in 1977 from Washington, D.C LUDWIG, VIVIAN I., 85, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 8, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in New York City, she came here in 1977 from Bronx, N.Y. BASS, PHILIP JOSEPH, 86, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 8, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of Bayonet Point. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 20 years ago from Carmel, N.Y. GIESELMAN, CAROLINE, 89, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Feb. 7, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., she came here 21 years ago from Islip, N.Y. 12 February 2003 For FULL Obituary TORPEY, EDITH M., 98, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Feb. 9, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1927 from Everett, Mass WETZLER, KATHRYN T., 95, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Feb. 9, 2003) at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Boynton Beach. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 47 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. STEGMANN, WALTER, 75, of Hernando, died Monday (Feb. 10, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, he came here 18 years ago from Highland Lake, N.Y JONES, ANNE L., 85, of Floral City, died Saturday (Feb. 8, 2003) at Fort Walton Beach. Born in Astoria, N.Y., she came here in 1972 from Centereach, N.Y., 13 February 2003 For FULL Obituary ROWE, RUTH, 97, of the Mainlands, Pinellas Park, died Thursday (Feb. 6, 2003) at Gracewood Nursing Center, Pinellas Park. Born in New York City, she came here in 1972 from Levittown, N.Y. SOTO, ARTHUR, 75, of Tampa, died Friday (Feb. 7, 2003). Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Tampa 20 years ago. ZUKERMAN, MADELINE JULIA, 83, of Inverness, died Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2003) at Mariner Health Care, Inverness. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1978 from Briarwood, N.Y 14 February 2003 For FULL Obituary BONGIOVANNI, JOSEPH C., 83, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in New York City, he came here in 1979 from New Jersey SAILER, HENRY C., 81, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Feb. 8, 2003) at home. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here from East Hartford, Conn. HICKS, LILLIAN E., 91, of Chiefland, formerly of Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 8, 2003) in Gainesville. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., FARRUGIA, ELIZABETH A., 61, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Feb. 9, 2003) in Port Richey. Born in Queens, N.Y., she lived here 12 years. BOCCIO, JO, 91, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2003) at Madison Pointe Nursing Center, New Port Richey. Born in New York City, she came here six years ago from Bohemia, N.Y 15 February 2003 For FULL Obituary BECKER, CATHERINE, 77, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 12 years ago from Rosedale, N.Y., ARENA, GASPER ANTHONY, 72, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here four years ago from Massapequa Park, N.Y. HAMSHAR, FREDRICK G. JR., 85, of Inverness, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at home under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 23 years ago from Piscataway, N.J. FOTH, RICHARD, 61, of Holiday, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. He came here in 1971 from his native Flushing, N.Y 16 February 2003 For FULL Obituary SCHAAL, ARTHUR FREDERICK "POPPY," 91, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of Safety Harbor under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in New York City and came here in 1973 from Queens, N.Y DE THOMAS, ROBERT SR., 72, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, he came here four years ago from Saddle Brook, N.J. DIBARTOLO, JOSEPHINE MURRAY, 67, of Crystal River, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at home under the care of family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., she came here in 1981 from Bloomingdale, N.J. 17 February 2003 For FULL Obituary BUSACCA, SUSAN "SUSIE," 80, of St. Pete Beach, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in New York City, she came here in 1957 from Brooklyn, N.Y. ASHKENAZ, DIANE, 49, of Safety Harbor, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at the home of her parents in Safety Harbor under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in New York City, moved to Margate in 1979 from California, and to Safety Harbor in 1997. BERMAN, FRANK C., 63, of Largo, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1973 from Amherst, Mass. WINGERT, FLOYD ALBERT, 72, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) in New Port Richey. Born in Queens, N.Y., he came here several years ago from Liberty, N.Y. CLIFFORD, EUGENE R., 68, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at home. Born in Queens, N.Y., he came here 29 years ago from Kew Gardens, N.Y. 18 February 2003 For FULL Obituary LoVERDE, ALBERT R. JR. "PAUL," 64, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1977 from Austintown, Ohio SIKORA, MARY, 82, of Largo, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at Tandem Health Care at New Port Richey. She was born in New York City and came here in 1970 from Floral Park, N.Y BRAND, HOWARD G., 72, a winter resident of Clearwater, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Jamaica, N.Y., and came here in 1994 from Lords Valley, Pa., NUVOLONE, RAYMOND "RAY," 60, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) in New Port Richey. He came here in 1984 from his native New York City. 19 February 2003 For FULL Obituary KEARNEY, MARGARET J., 67, of Clearwater, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1981 from Long Island, N.Y MANN, JOHN WILLIAM SR., 94, of Jacksonville, formerly of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at Memorial Hospital of Jacksonville. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to New Port Richey 30 years ago from Mount Vernon, N.Y., WATKINS, GERALD, 59, of Tampa, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at University Community Hospital. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he moved to Tampa several years ago from Mount Pleasant, N.Y WISWALL, WILLIAM A., 85, of Inverness, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Avante of Inverness. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here five years ago from Stroudsburg, Pa LEEDS, ROBERT LEWIS JR., 73, of Clearwater, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He came here in 1981 from his native New York City, 20 February 2003 For FULL Obituary EDSON, FRANCES "FRAN" A., 77, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003). She was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. and resident of Tampa for eight years. WATKINS, GERALD, 59, of Tampa, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at Tampa University Community Hospital. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he later moved to the Tampa area from Mount Pleasant, N.Y. GAWERECKI, MARIA, 52, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here eight years ago from Staten Island, N.Y. FALA, MARGARET M., 67, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at home. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here 16 years ago from East Northport, N.Y. 21 February 2003 For FULL Obituary WATKINS, GERALD, 59, of Tampa, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at University Community Hospital, Fletcher. Born in Bronx, N.Y PALUMBO, LOUIS, 71, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 12 years ago from Queens, N.Y. WYAND, ALYCE BECK, 83, of Crystal River, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at home. Born in Bronx, N.Y BUSACCA, PAUL J., 81, of St. Pete Beach, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at the Health and Rehabilitation Centre at Dolphins' View. He came here in 1957 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y 22 February 2003 For FULL Obituary HENN, GRACE, 85, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 2001 from California. HANSEN, GEORGIA, 72, of Weeki Wachee Gardens, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, she came here 30 years ago from East Northport, N.Y. 23 February 2003 For FULL Obituary SPRINGSTEAD, GEORGE A., 82, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at home. He came here in 1967 from his native Staten Island, N.Y. D'ALESSANDRO, PHILIP ANTHONY, 93, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Alhambra Nursing Home. He came here in 1942 from his native Staten Island, N.Y. COCCHINI, JAMES VINCENZO, 94, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in New York City and came here in 1979 POLGARDY, HELEN, 72, of Port Richey, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. Born in New York City, she came here in 1983 from Howell, N.J. JAHELKA, RAYMOND J., 64, of Port Richey, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Heatherhill Nursing Home, New Port Richey. Born in Jackson Heights, N.Y., he came here seven years ago from Long Island, N.Y. 24 February 2003 For FULL Obituary SWENSON, EDYTHE C., 83, of Largo, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in New York City and came here in 1985 from N.J. HAGMEYER, EUGENE KENNETH, 72, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. Born in Jamaica, N.Y., he came here in 1980 from Long Island, N.Y DUMAYNE, FLORENCE, 92, of Citrus Springs, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Cottages of Gentle Breeze, Citrus Springs. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1956 from Long Beach, Calif. 25 February 2003 For FULL Obituary POLLMAN, ANNA, 101, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, she was a winter visitor since 1962. KEENAN, LEWIS C., 75, of Feather Sound, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in New York City and came here in 1990 from Southfield, Mich. CARRERA, JOHN JOSEPH, 84, of Holiday, died Sunday (Feb. 23, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 20 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. O'DELL, RITA A., 91, of Lecanto, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Cypress Cove Care Center, Crystal River. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here four years ago from Ridge, N.Y 26 February 2003 For FULL Obituary MURRAY, MICHAEL JOE, 82, of Tarpon Springs, died Sunday (Feb. 23, 2003) at home. He came here in 1982 from his native Staten Island, N.Y McAULIFFE, DANIEL T. "DAN," 85, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Feb. 23, 2003) at Palm of Pasadena Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1947 from Moultrie, Ga. CARTER, MARY VERONICA, 77, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1984 from Glendora, N.J. STECHER, JOSEPHINE, 83, of Palm Harbor, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Baytree Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1977 from Long Island, N.Y MOTT, EDWARD J. JR. "BUTCH," 60, of Largo, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1979 from Long Island, N.Y VERNON, ROBERT JOHN SR., 56, of Hudson, died Tuesday (Feb. 25, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 2000 from Manorville, N.Y 27 February 2003 For FULL Obituary CAMPANARO, JAIME, 54, of Oldsmar, died Sunday (Feb. 23, 2003) at home. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 2000 from California. MOTT, EDWARD J. JR. "BUTCH," 60, of Largo, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1995 from Long Island, N.Y DeMARCO, ISABELLE, 75, of Clearwater, formerly of Tampa, died Monday (Feb. 24, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., PFAFFE, JOSEPH W. "JOE," 75, of Hudson, died Tuesday (Feb. 25, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a 13-year winter resident from Bay Shore, N.Y. COSTA, JOHN, 88, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Feb. 23, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, he came here 16 years ago from Mount Sinai, N.Y CARLOUGH, MARIE A., 86, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in New York City, she came here 24 years ago from Valley Stream, N.Y. ROBINSON, HELEN M., 82, of Inverness, died Sunday (Feb. 23, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1972 from West Islip, N.Y BURNSIDE, JAMES A., 79, of Inverness, died Monday (Feb. 24, 2003) in Lecanto. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Winter Park in 1973 from Levittown, Pa 28 February 2003 For FULL Obituary SCHWINZER, HERBERT L., 94, of Pinellas Park, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. Born in New York City, he came here in 1959 from Long Island, N.Y. BISHOP, ALFRED, 76, of Gulfport, died Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2003) under hospice care. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1996 from Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y. SINGER, ADELINE, 86, of Tarpon Springs and Peekskill, N.Y., died Sunday (Feb. 23, 2003) at Hudson Valley Hospital Center, Peekskill. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had been a seasonal resident of Tarpon Springs since 1975. MOTT, EDWARD J. JR. "BUTCH," 60, of Largo, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1997 from Long Island, N.Y SOLIMANDO, HELEN, 93, of Trinity, died Tuesday (Feb. 25, 2003) at Madison Pointe Nursing Center, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 2000 from Tucson, Ariz KADZIK, DOROTHY E., 84, of New Port Richey, died Monday (Feb. 24, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1972 from New York DeMARCO, ISABELLE, 75, of Clearwater, formerly of Tampa, died Monday (Feb. 24, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y VILLANO, MICHAEL SR., 96, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2003) at home under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Born in New York City, he came here 11 years ago from Lakewood, N.J. SWINSON, LEON J., 82, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (Feb. 25, 2003) at Heartland of Brooksville. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1982 from Stonybrook, N.Y. SLATTERY, THOMAS V., 85, of Homosassa, died Tuesday (Feb. 25, 2003) at home. Born in Long Island City, N.Y., he came here nine years ago from Long Island, N.Y 1 March 2003 For FULL Obituary POLEY, MILDRED F., of Clearwater, died Thursday (Feb. 27, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of Safety Harbor. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1972 from Cambria Heights, N.Y MOREA, ROBERT V., 75, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (Feb. 27, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in New York City, he came here nine years ago from Hicksville, N.Y. RIVERA, RAYMOND, 76, of Tampa, died Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2003). Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Tampa 22 years ago LaROCCO, JOSEPH, 64, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here three years ago from West Islip, N.Y. CUOMO, NICHOLAS, 91, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Feb. 24, 2003) at Brooksville Health Care Center. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he came here 18 months ago from New York City RENAUD, CONCETTA, 69, of Brooksville, died Thursday (Feb. 27, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Flushing, N.Y., she came here 12 years ago from Cocoa 2 March 2003 For FULL Obituary COSTA, JOHN, 88, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Feb. 23, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, he came here 16 years ago from Mount Sinai, N.Y MONTELEONE, MARIE B., 64, of Beverly Hills, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) at home under the care of her husband and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1989 from Freeport, N.Y. LaFRENIERE, ROBERT, 90, of Holder, died Thursday (Feb. 27, 2003) in Holder. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1964 from Huntington, N.Y MEYERS, JOSEPH F. "JOE," 77, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg. He came here in 1948 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y. 3 March 2003 For FULL Obituary FRANK, UNA J., 85, of Middlesex, N.Y., and Indian Rocks Beach, died Saturday (March 1, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital. She was born in Brighton, N.Y., and had been coming here as a winter resident from Middlesex, N.Y., BROWN, EVERETT H., 86, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (March 1, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 19 years ago from Hollywood, Fl. FORD, ANDREW "RODDY," 79, of Hudson, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) at home. He came here in 1988 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y. 4 March 2003 For FULL Obituary BERGMAN, VERA LATHAM, 89, of Seminole, died Sunday (March 2, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. A native of Manhattan, N.Y., she came here in 1983 from Stonybrook, N.Y., SCHAINHOLTZ, ARTHUR, 55, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at home. He came here in 1967 from his native Bronx, N.Y McKENNA, GERALDINE ROSA, 73, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (March 2, 2003) at home under hospice care. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she came here in 1984 from Albany, N.Y. SANTORUFO, CHARLES, 96, of Tarpon Springs, died Sunday (March 2, 2003) at home. He was born in Ridgewood, N.Y., and came here in 1987 from Lindenhurst, N.Y MADONNA, ANTHONY A., 80, of Clearwater, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) at Tandem Health Care, Safety Harbor. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y. RUDNICKI, DR. STANLEY A., 74, of Weeki Wachee, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here three years ago from New Mexico McMILLAN, ANDREW R. "ANDY," 62, of Graceville, formerly of Brooksville, died Saturday (March 1, 2003) at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Ala. after a brief illness. Born in Bronx, N.Y 5 March 2003 For FULL Obituary BRESS, ADOLPH, 90, of Seminole, died Sunday (March 2, 2003) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1983 from Buffalo, N.Y., LUBLIN, IRVING, 83, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1995 from Silver Spring, Md. BISHOP, GENEVIEVE, 85, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (March 2, 2003) at Evergreen Woods Health Care Center, Brooksville. Born in Queens, N.Y., she came here 23 years ago QUINN, EDNA R., 88, of Lecanto, died Sunday (March 2, 2003) at Life Care Center, Lecanto. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 14 years ago from Long Island 6 March 2003 For FULL Obituary HENGST, PHYLLIS, 66, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1973 from Fort Walton Beach DAVIS, ELINOR E., 97, of St. Pete Beach, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at Tyrone Medical Inn. Born in New York City, she came here in 1971 from Gaithersburg, Md. BUCKMAN, GEORGIENNE, 83, of Safety Harbor, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at Tandem Health Care at Safety Harbor. She was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and came here in 1994 from New York City. AUSTIN, MILDRED W., 92, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (March 2, 2003) at Evergreen Woods Health Care Center, Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1981 from Hemstead, N.Y. 7 March 2003 For FULL Obituary LEVY, SAMUEL, 79, of North Port, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. Born in New York City, he came here in 1946 and moved to Sarasota in 1965. ALBANESE, DR. NICOLO M. "NICK," 93, of Palm Harbor, formerly of Clearwater and St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Mariner Health Care of Clearwater, He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., moved to St. Petersburg in 1975 from West Nyack, N.Y., FANE, XENIA, 83, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1978 from New York ROCKMAN, ALFRED G., 83, of Hernando, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1971 from Brandywine, Md 8 March 2003 For FULL Obituary ALBANESE, DR. NICOLO M. "NICK," 93, of Palm Harbor, formerly of Clearwater and St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Mariner Health Care of Clearwater. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came to St. Petersburg in 1975 from West Nyack, N.Y PRATT, RITA C. ELLIOTT SULLIVAN, 75, of St. Pete Beach, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) in Marietta, Ga. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here in 1948 from New York City. RYBKA, ANDREW J., 77, of Safety Harbor, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at home. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1981 from Stuyvesant Falls, N.Y PATTEN, HARRY O., 82, of Port Richey, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at home. Born in Queens, N.Y., he came here six years ago from Long Island, N.Y. NISSEN, ARLENE D., 60, of Port Richey, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Hernando Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 14 years ago from Nicholson, Pa. CARRIZZO, VIRGINIA MARY, 84, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Orchard Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 31 years ago from Massapequa, N.Y WALSH, EDWARD J., 71, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in New York City, he came here 14 years ago from Broad Channel, N.Y. CAPPELLO, EMILY, 75, of New Port Richey, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. She came here four years ago from her native Brooklyn, N.Y 9 March 2003 For FULL Obituary COLEMAN, LOUISE MARIE, 89, of Hudson, formerly of Port Richey, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Hudson. Born in New York City SABELLA, EDWARD N., 81, of Inverness, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Citrus Health and Rehabilitation of Inverness. Born in New York City, he came here 18 years ago from Staten Island, N.Y 10 March 2003 For FULL Obituary BRADSHAW, DENISE MARIE, 52, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. A native of Bronx, N.Y., she came here in 1958. MIGLINO, JOHN N., 76, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (March 6, 2003). Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1967. SHACKETT, CLAUDIA, 81, of Largo, died Saturday (March 8, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1979 from New Carrollton, Md. TRAUERTS, FREDERICK G., 81, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (March 8, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here five years ago from New Freedom, Pa 11 March 2003 For FULL Obituary GALLO, ANTHONY, 89, of Palm Harbor, died Sunday (March 9, 2003) at Manor Care Dunedin nursing home. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1976 from Emerson, N.J., HASBROUCK, ELIZABETH "BETTY," 97, of Clearwater, died Saturday (March 8, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in New York City and came here in 1942 from Tenafly, N.J., LARSEN, RUTH L., 84, of Port Richey, died Saturday (March 8, 2003) at Hernando Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 21 years ago from Sloatsburg, N.Y. JACKSON, DEBORAH J., 52, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. She came here in January from her native Bronx, N.Y. DAVIS, RUTH, 94, of Miramar, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (March 9, 2003) at Hollywood Medical Center, Hollywood, Fla. A New York City native, she came here in 1949 from Bronx, N.Y., BRADSHAW, DENISE MARIE, 52, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. A native of Bronx, N.Y., she came here in 1958. 12 March 2003 For FULL Obituary KARP, GOLDE, 85, of Indian Rocks Beach and Silver Spring, Md., died Monday (March 3, 2003) in Silver Spring. Born in New York City, she came here in 1983 from College Park, Md. BRASACCHIO, ANTHONY D., 80, of Tarpon Springs, died Sunday (March 9, 2003) at Manor Care Dunedin nursing home. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1992 from Hauppauge, N.Y BOGDAN, ROSALIE, 79, of Palm Harbor, died Monday (March 10, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in New York City and came here in 2001 from Brewster, N.Y FREED, JEROME "JERRY," 74, of Brandon, died Saturday (March 8, 2003). Born in Brooklyn N.Y., he moved to the Tampa area in 1946. HETTLER, RUTH E., 84, of Clearwater, died Monday (March 10, 2003) at Highland Pines Nursing Manor, Clearwater. She came here in 1970 from her native Staten Island, N.Y. 13 March 2003 For FULL Obituary FRIED AXIOMAKAROS, DR. CAROL ANN, 62, of South Pasadena, died Saturday (March 8, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in New York City, she came here in 1970 from Chicago BROWN, SYDNEY S., 78, of Pinellas Park, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. Born in Jamaica, he came here five years ago from New York City. FARRELL, ROBERT R., 73, of Clearwater, died Monday (March 10, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in New York City and came here in 1976 from New Rochelle, N.Y. LABITA, SEBASTIAN R., 95, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (March 11, 2003) at Integrated Health Services of Tarpon Springs. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 29 years ago from Southold, N.Y FREED, JEROME "JERRY," 74, of Tampa, died Saturday (March 8, 2003). Born in Brooklyn, he moved to Florida in 1946. KOMLOSY, WALTER, 85, of Brooksville, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at home. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here 10 years ago from Susquehanna, Pa. 14 March 2003 For FULL Obituary WITZELL, CHARLES E. JR., 89, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (March 12, 2003) at Parris House ALF in New Port Richey. He came here in 1990 from his native New York City 15 March 2003 For FULL Obituary BOWER, FRANK W. SR., 70, of Hernando, formerly of South Pasadena and St. Pete Beach, died Thursday (March 13, 2003) at the home of a son while under the care of hospice. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and moved to Florida in 1968, 16 March 2003 For FULL Obituary SAENGER, KATHLEEN E., 79, of Homosassa, died Friday (March 14, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here 13 years ago from Long Island. NOCERA, MARION, 83, of Crystal River, died Friday (March 14, 2003) at home under the care of family. Born in New York City, she came here 22 years ago from Queens, N.Y BOWER, FRANK W. SR., 70, of Hernando, formerly of South Pasadena and St. Pete Beach, died Thursday (March 13, 2003) at the home of a son under the care of hospice. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and moved to Florida in 1968, 17 March 2003 For FULL Obituary CROCE, GAETANA, 76, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (March 15, 2003) at Evergreen Woods. Born in New York City, she came here 18 years ago from Queens, N.Y 18 March 2003 For FULL Obituary SLEVIN, MARGARET M., 75, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (March 16, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, she came here in 1974 from the Bronx, N.Y. LAUTNER, RAYMOND J., 81, of Largo, died Saturday (March 15, 2003) at Tierra Pines Health Care Center, Largo, under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1969 from North Babylon, N.Y REEN, PATRICIA, 64, of Clearwater, died Sunday (March 16, 2003) at Manor Care Dunedin nursing home. She was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and came here in 2002 from Pocono Lake, Pa. SHAPIRO, JOSEPH, 82, of Port Richey, died Saturday (March 15, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in New York City, he came here 23 years ago from Rockaway Beach, N.Y. IZZO, EMILY I., 79, of New Port Richey, died Monday (March 17, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., BAKER, STELLA M., 78, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (March 13, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Astoria, N.Y., she came here in 1980 from Long Island, N.Y DIXON, JOSEPH F. JR. "BUZZY," 59, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (March 15, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. He came here in 1985 from his native Staten Island, N.Y. 19 March 2003 For FULL Obituary PICCININNI, MARY, 95, of South Pasadena, died Tuesday (March 18, 2003) at home. She came here in 1973 from his native New York City. BLANEY, WILLIAM P., 82, of Largo, died Monday (March 17, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1981 from Wayne, N.J REEN, PATRICIA, 64, of Clearwater, died Sunday (March 16, 2003) at Manor Care Dunedin nursing home. She was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and came here in 2002 from Pocono Lake, Pa. GEORGE, ROSALIE V., 79, of New Port Richey, died Friday (March 14, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in New York City, she came here 25 years ago from Staten Island, N.Y. RAMIREZ, MARTIN R., 35, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (March 16, 2003) at home. Born in Bronx, N.Y., MUSCHIATTI, EVA T., 73, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (March 16, 2003) at Brooksville Regional Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 16 years ago from Maspeth, N.Y. LONGBOAT, CHARLES, 84, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (March 16, 2003) at home. Born in Jackson Heights, N.Y., he came here nine years ago from Ronkonkoma, N.Y YABLONSKI, JENNIE, 85, of Inverness, died Monday (March 17, 2003) at Mariner Health Care of Inverness. Born in New York City, she came here in 1979 from Hackettstown, N.J. SPIRES, EDA I. "EDITH," 90, of Encinitas, Calif., formerly of Inverness, died Sunday (March 16, 2003) in California. Born in New York City, 20 March 2003 For FULL Obituary NASH, EDITH E., 87, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (March 18, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1978 from Long Island, N.Y. MORRELL, ARTHUR C. "BUDDY," 75, a visitor to St. Petersburg from Bay Shore, N.Y., died Tuesday (March 18, 2003). He was born in Bronx, N.Y. He was pastor of Victory Chapel Baptist Church in Patchogue, N.Y., STANIEWICZ, FLORENCE W. "FLO," 81, of St. Pete Beach, died Wednesday (March 19, 2003) at the Springs at Boca Ciega Bay. Born in Rockaway Beach, N.Y., she came here in 1968 from Queens, N.Y CARROLL, MARGUERITE J., 82, of Tarpon Springs, died Monday (March 17, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital. She was born in New York City and came here in 2001 from Flushing, N.Y. TERS, GRACE VERDI, 95, of Dunedin, died Tuesday (March 18, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in New York City and came here in 1972 from Hempstead, N.Y. RACKSTEIN, LILIE, 88, of Dunedin, died Wednesday (March 19, 2003) at the home of a son in Belleair Bluffs. She was born in New York City and came here in 1975 from Hewlett, N.Y. DRAPALA, JEANETTE T., 58, of Hudson, died Tuesday (March 18, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Queens, N.Y., she came here in 1986 from Bethpage, N.Y. COLL, MARGARET H., 79, of Port Richey, died Tuesday (March 18, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1973 from East Meadow, N.Y. 21 March 2003 For FULL Obituary THOMAS, MARY A., 69, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (March 18, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1970 from Berkeley Heights, N.J NICHOLS, PATRICIA D., 76, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (March 19, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Astoria, N.Y., she came here 23 years ago from Bellerose, N.Y. KOSIK, ROBERT RUDOLPH, 77, of Holiday, died Wednesday (March 19, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in New York City, he came here in 1991 from New York. GROLZ, GEORGE C. II, 76, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (March 19, 2003) at home under the care of his family and Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 30 years ago from New York. MORRILL, MARGARET A. "MARGIE," 81, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 19, 2003) at Lexington Health and Rehabilitation Center. She came here in 1962 from her native Brooklyn, N.Y., 22 March 2003 For FULL Obituary GAMBARO, JOHN JR. "RED," 64, of Seminole, died Thursday (March 20, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. He came here in 1997 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y., GRELLA, JOSEPH A., 81, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (March 20, 2003) at Alhambra Nursing Home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1957. TUCKER, JAMES J. JR., 51, of Sarasota, formerly of Clearwater and Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (March 18, 2003) at home. He was born in New York City BARTOW, WILBERT H., 73, of Holiday, died Friday (March 21, 2003) in Holiday. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 25 years ago from North Lindenhurst, N.Y. NOCELLA, ALFRED O., 72, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (March 19, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 17 years ago from Copiague, N.Y 23 March 2003 For FULL Obituary MESAGNO, MARY A., 76, of Largo, died Monday (March 24, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1992 from Long Island RYAN, ELAINE M., 69, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (March 23, 2003) in New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here seven years ago from Boonton, N.J. KETZNER, HELEN, 78, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (March 22, 2003) at Orchard Ridge Nursing Center in New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1998 from Lake Worth. GRABOWSKI, ANGELA, 72, of Spring Hill, formerly of Port Richey, died Saturday (March 22, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here three years ago from Port Richey THOMPSON, HELEN MARGARET, 84, of Inverness, died Sunday (March 23, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in New York City, she came here in 1989 from Central Islip, N.Y. NIELSEN, ROBERT S., 80, of Lecanto, died Thursday (March 20, 2003) at home under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 12 years ago from Hempstead, N.Y. 24 March 2003 For FULL Obituary MILLER, MARY V., 82, of Seminole, died Saturday (March 22, 2003) at Arbor Oaks Assisted Living Facility. She was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1985 from Long Island, N.Y MASON, ROBERT "BOB," 58, of Clearwater, died Saturday (March 22, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 2000 from Carmel, N.Y MANNING, JOHN B. SR., 88, of Norton, Mass., formerly of Belleair Bluffs, died Wednesday (March 19, 2003) at Epoch of Norton. He was born in NYCity MCDONNELL, JOSEPH P., 75, of Tavares, formerly of Beverly Hills, died Saturday (March 22, 2003) in Tavares. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., NOBEL, HENRY, of Lake Worth, formerly of St. Petersburg and Palm Harbor, died Sunday (March 23, 2003) in Lake Worth. He came here in 1957 from his native New York City 25 March 2003 For FULL Obituary MESAGNO, MARY A., 76, of Largo, died Monday (March 24, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1992 from Long Island. RYAN, ELAINE M., 69, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (March 23, 2003) in New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here seven years ago from Boonton, N.J. KETZNER, HELEN, 78, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (March 22, 2003) at Orchard Ridge Nursing Center in New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., GRABOWSKI, ANGELA, 72, of Spring Hill, formerly of Port Richey, died Saturday (March 22, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., THOMPSON, HELEN MARGARET, 84, of Inverness, died Sunday (March 23, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in New York City, she came here in 1989 from Central Islip, N.Y. NIELSEN, ROBERT S., 80, of Lecanto, died Thursday (March 20, 2003) at home under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 12 years ago from Hempstead, N.Y. 26 March 2003 For FULL Obituary BACHER, JAMES K., 80, of Port Richey, died Monday (March 24, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 15 years ago from Smithtown, N.Y. 27 March 2003 For FULL Obituary ZINCK, CHARLES J., 83, of Palm Harbor, died Monday (March 24, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1981 from West Nyack, N.Y., 28 March 2003 For FULL Obituary WALLING, VIRGINIA LOUISE, 96, of Largo, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She came here in 1920 from her native New York City. ENGLAND, HELEN VESSENMEYER, 68, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003) at her home under the care of hospice. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she moved to Florida from Reidsville, N.C., CELZA, ALEXANDER, 74, of Palm Harbor, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003) at Countryside Health Care Center, Palm Harbor. He was born in Elmont, N.Y PASQUERETTA, WILLIAM C., 87, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. Born in Elmhurst, N.Y., he came here 29 years ago from Paramus, N.J. SEECHIK, SOPHIA, 85, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in New York City, she came here 17 years ago from Long Island RAIA, MARIO, 74, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (March 23, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1996. 29 March 2003 For FULL Obituary SCELZA, ALEXANDER, 74, of Palm Harbor, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003) at Countryside Health Care Center, Palm Harbor. He was born in Elmont, N.Y., and came here in 1993 from Smithtown, N.Y. MITTEN, MARCELLA J., 68, of Spring Hill, died Friday (March 21, 2003) at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here seven years ago from Long Island, N.Y. AUGUSTYNOWICZ, DOLORES X., 69, of Brooksville, died Saturday (March 22, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 35 years ago from Closer, N.J. LEARY, ODETTE, 99, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (March 20, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital. She moved here in 1959 from her native Brooklyn, N.Y., WALLING, VIRGINIA LOUISE, 96, of Largo, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She came here in 1920 from her native New York City 30 March 2003 For FULL Obituary PHILLIPS, ALMA E., 89, of Seminole, died Saturday (March 22, 2003) at Oak Manor Nursing Home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1974 from Poughkeepsie, N.Y. NAHRWOLD, ARTHUR C., 81, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Palm Harbor, died Thursday (March 27, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., BRENNAN, ROBERT V., 80, of Largo died Friday (March 28, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and came here in 1951 from Queens Village, N.Y. KERSH, BELLE, 92, of Clearwater, died Saturday (March 15, 2003). She was born in New York City LOMBARI, RALPH, 75, of Port Richey, died Thursday (March 27, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he came here 22 years ago from Franklin Square, N.Y. 31 March 2003 For FULL Obituary GOLDSTEIN, GERTRUDE, 88, of South Pasadena, died Saturday (March 29, 2003) at the Health and Rehabilitation Center at Dolphins View, South Pasadena. She was born in New York City and came here in 1980 from the Bronx, N.Y., KRAMER, FRANCES "FRAN," 65, of Seminole, died Saturday (March 29, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in New York City and came here in 1996 from Cincinnati, NAHRWOLD, ARTHUR C., 81, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Palm Harbor, died Thursday (March 27, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y., BUTLER, WILBUR A., 79, of Lake Panasoffkee, formerly of Largo, died Friday (March 28, 2003) at Osprey Point Nursing Home. He was born in Richmond Hill, N.Y., and came here in 1973 from Bay Shore, N.Y. BENEDETTO, DOMINICK, 87, of Largo, died Friday (March 28, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1996 from Staten Island, N.Y. BOMMARITO, CARL S., 39, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (March 27, 2003) at home. Born in Queens, N.Y., he came here five years ago from Hicksville, N.Y. NELSON, EDWARD C., 89, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (March 29, 2003) at Timber Pines ALF, Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1978 from Bayside Queens, N.Y. 1 April 2003 For FULL Obituary CHRISTY, JAMES VINCENT, 82, of Pinellas Park, died Sunday (March 30, 2003) at a daughter's home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved here in 1987 from Staunton, Va. RICHARDS, MARY, 72, of Palm Harbor, died Friday (March 28, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in New York City and came here in 1980 from Annapolis, Md. WARD, AGNES E., 79, of Port Richey, died Sunday (March 30, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 21 years ago from Queens, N.Y. WALSH, CATHERINE BURKE, 71, of Inverness, died Friday (March 28, 2003) in Inverness. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here in 1970 from Manhattan, N.Y. KOPP, BARBARA ANN, 54, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (March 29, 2003) at home. Born in Astoria, N.Y., she came here 14 years ago from Medford, N.Y. 2 April 2003 For FULL Obituary KAISER, ANN VERONICA, 66, of South Pasadena, died Monday (March 31, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, CRONIN, STEPHEN PATRICK JR., 79, of Clearwater, died Sunday (March 30, 2003) at Kindred Hospital-Central Tampa. He came here in 1986 from his native New York City 3 April 2003 For FULL Obituary MANZO, NICHOLAS, 76, of Tarpon Springs, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003) at Integrated Health Services of Tarpon Springs. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here several years ago from Middle Village, N.Y. SOKOLICH, HELEN T., 80, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003) at Sunset Point Rehabilitation Center, Clearwater. She was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1973 from New Hyde Park, N.Y MAGNANI, IVO, 78, of Holiday, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital in Tarpon Springs. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1978 from Long Island, N.Y. HRESKO, HENRY, 92, of Hudson, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003) at Heather Hill Nursing Home in New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came to Florida in 1999 from Queens, N.Y MARKOVSKY, DOLORES R., 71, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here 15 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. KOPP, BARBARA ANN, 54, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (March 29, 2003) at home. Born in Astoria, N.Y., she came here 22 years ago from Medford, N.Y 4 April 2003 For FULL Obituary WILLIAMS, JANET JENKINS, 73, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1969 from West Islip, N.Y. AQUILINO, CLARA J., 87, of Pinellas Park, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in New York City, she came here in 1984 from her hometown. MAZURA, ALICE S., 94, of Seminole, died Monday (March 31, 2003) in Savannah, Ga. Born in New York City, she came here in 1968 from Pittsburgh ESPOSITO, MARTHA D. "DOLLY," 91, of Holiday, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. Born in New York City, she came here in 1967 from Chicago. WOOD, WALTER CHARLES JR., 72, of Brandon, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003). Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1931, he moved to the area in 1984 from Long Island, N.Y. GUGLIOTTA, MICHAEL C., 44, of Tampa, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at Tampa General Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Florida in 1975 ZAPOLSKI, BERNICE G., 89, of Brooksville, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Maspeth, N.Y., she came here 20 years ago SPENCER, HENRY J. SR., 68, of Inverness, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) in Orlando. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1996 from West Berlin, N.J. McNALLY, MARGARET SULLIVAN, 88, of Beverly Hills, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003) in Inverness. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1985 from New York. CHICKO, THOMAS, 93, of Ozello, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at Crystal River Health Center. Born in New York City, he came here 25 years ago from Monticello, N.Y. BLACK, MALCOLM MICHAEL, 79, of Crystal River, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at home. Born in Flushing, N.Y., he came here 17 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. HARRIS, SIDNEY L. JR., 35, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He came here in 1995 from his native New York City. TIMMINS, ANNA MAE, 70, of Inverness, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003) at the Ocala Regional Medical Center. She was a 30-year winter resident in Citrus County from her native Brooklyn, N.Y., 5 April 2003 For FULL Obituary CONRAD, MABEL C., 74, of Tarpon Springs, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. She was born in South Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1988 from Central Islip, N.Y. BADEN, ROBERT FRANCIS, 89, of Tarpon Springs, formerly of New Port Richey, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at home. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to New Port Richey in 1979 from Blue Point, N.Y. WAYNE, WILLIAM "BILL," 75, of New Port Richey, formerly of Brooksville, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Brooksville in 1983 from Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa., KOSSEN, WALTER HENRY, 64, of Tampa, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003) in Daytona Beach. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. SCOTT, THOMAS J., 76, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here two years ago from Farmingville, N.Y GAGLIANO, DOROTHY, 79, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. She was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1975. 6 April 2003 For FULL Obituary OLOGSON, FLORENCE V., 88, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. She came here in 1979 from her native New York City FARINOLA, NICHOLAS J., of Palm Harbor died Friday (April 4, 2003) at Palm Garden of Clearwater. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y, and came here in 1994 from Eat Meadow, N.Y O'CONNELL, CAROL ANN, 63, of Oldsmar, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1970 from Carteret, N.J. DEBELLO, GIOVANNINA J. "JENNY," 79, of Weeki Wachee, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in New York City, she came here 18 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. BLACK, MALCOLM MICHAEL, 79, of Crystal River, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at home. Born in Flushing, N.Y., he came here 17 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. 7 April 2003 For FULL Obituary PETERSON, LORETTA M., 58, of Pinellas Park, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home under the care of hospice. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she came here in 1979 from Dumont, N.J. O'CONNELL, CAROL ANN, 63, of Oldsmar, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1970 from Carteret, N.J. BADALUCCO, VINCENZA "JEAN," 90, of Largo, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at Mariner Health Care of Clearwater. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1978 from Long Island, N.Y. MASSARI, WILLIAM, 89, of Trinity, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Care Center. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here four months ago from Attleboro, Mass. SCARDINO, ANTHONY A., 56, of Brooksville, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 20 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. 8 April 2003 For FULL Obituary WALLNER, RAYMOND J., 85, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. He was born in Brooklyn and moved here in 1970 from Staten Island, N.Y MOLLOY, SHIRLEY, 75, of South Pasadena, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. She came here in 1952 from her native New York City OLOFSON, FLORENCE V., 88, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. She came here in 1979 from her native New York City, 9 April 2003 For FULL Obituary MAHOOD, RONALD T., 55, of Tarpon Springs, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at North Florida Regional Hospital, Gainesville. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., MOORE, ARTHUR RALPH, 93, of Clearwater, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1984 from New York City FERRARA, CHARLES E., 52, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 12 years ago from Marlboro, N.J. DARMSTADT, ANN MARGUERITE, 96, of Beverly Hills, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) in Lecanto. Born in New York City, she came here in 1996 from Valley Cottage, N.Y. 10 April 2003 For FULL Obituary SHULMAN, DONALD C., 53, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Tampa in 1973 from Chicago LIPORI, SALVATORE, 91, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1973 from Queens, N.Y. RAGAN, LEONARD, 76, of Largo, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1991 from Queens, LIEBERT, FRANK E., 85, of Belleair, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in New York City and came here in the 1960s from Greenwich, Conn. SASSO, VINCENT A., 74, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Queens, N.Y., he came here eight years ago from Long Island, N.Y. STEVENS, OLGA E., 73, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. She came here 44 years ago from her native Flushing, N.Y. 11 April 2003 For FULL Obituary STRUBE, EDNA M., 92, of Largo, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at Highland Pines Rehabilitation, Clearwater. She came here in 1976 from her native New York City, DZWONKOWSKI, WILLIAM J., 48, of Clearwater, formerly of Bradenton, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home. He came here in 1955 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y. WEESER, ELIZABETH J. "BETTY," 83, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at Forest Glen Lodge in New Port Richey. She came here 20 years ago from her native Brooklyn. McCANN, JOHN F., 67, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. He came here recently from his native New York City. STARKE, ELMORE B., 78, of Seminole, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Oak Manor Nursing Center. Born in Bronx, N.Y. he came here in 1979 from Peekskill, N.Y. GAVIN, HENRY F., 82, of Sun City Center, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003). He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., BAKER, THOMAS, 70, of Inverness, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) in Inverness. Born in New York City, he came here in 1989 from North Babylon, N.Y. 12 April 2003 For FULL Obituary SILVERSTEIN, DOROTHY Z., 89, of Seminole, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Seminole Nursing Pavilion. Born in New York City, she came here in 1957 from Washington, D.C., DOMINY, ANGELINA A., 80, of Largo, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at Tierra Pines Convalescent Center, Largo. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1989 from Jupiter. CATALANO, ANDREW P. "BABE," 67, of Largo, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. He was born in New York City and came here in 1986 from Brooklyn, N.Y. JOHNSON, JOAN MARIE (MONTELEONE), 46, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 10 years ago from Queens, N.Y., CHORNEY, JOHN, 86, of Beverly Hills, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a seasonal visitor here since 2000 from Carle Place, N.Y. 13 April 2003 For FULL Obituary AMES, ROBERT A., 80, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he came here 52 years ago from Chicago. COHEN, NATHAN, 89, of Edison, N.J., formerly of Dunedin, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at Brighton Gardens Nursing Home, Edison. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., ROBINSON, DAWN J., 36, of Hudson, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) in Hudson. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here several years ago 14 April 2003 For FULL Obituary LEBRON, JOSEPHINE, 69, of Safety Harbor, died Saturday (April 12, 2003) at the home of a daughter in Tarpon Springs. She was born in New York City and came here in 1976 from Chicago. SMITH, WILLIAM "BILL," 94, of Largo, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1968 from New Orleans. LEOTIS, MITCHELL, 74, of New Port Richey, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at home. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he came here in 1992 from Staten Island, N.Y. CARMELITANO, FRANK R., 67, of Holiday, died Saturday (April 12, 2003) at home. Born in Astoria, N.Y., he came here in 1994 from Madrid, Spain. ANDRIANO, DOMINIC PATRICK "DON," 60, of Inverness, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at home. Born in Rockaway, N.Y., he came here in 1981 from Hazlet, N.J. 15 April 2003 For FULL Obituary ANDERSON, ANNA M., 97, of New Port Richey, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at Bayonet Point Health Center. Born in New York City, she came here 23 years ago from Woodbridge, N.J. LOMBARDI, ALBERT JR., 50, of Brandon, died Sunday (April 13, 2003). Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., SANDKUHL, RICHARD E., 53, of Inverness, died Sunday (April 13, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came to Florida in 1970 from Long Island, N.Y. GRASSI, BLANCHE, 90, of Hudson, died Saturday (April 12, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. She came here 29 years ago from her native Brooklyn, N.Y 16 April 2003 For FULL Obituary LAWS, PEARL, 93, of South Pasadena, died Monday (April 14, 2003) at Pasadena Manor Nursing Home. Born in Jamaica, she came here in 1988 from Jamaica, N.Y. DeSTAFANO, ELIZABETH A., 66, of Hudson, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here 23 years ago from Queens, N.Y., WISHOET, EDNA C., 81, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at home. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here four years ago from Cinnaminson, N.J., ROSS, SHARON DELORES, 53, of Beverly Hills, died Monday (April 14, 2003) at home under the care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 19 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. 17 April 2003 For FULL Obituary DeVITA, MARGARET, 74, of New Port Richey, died Monday (April 14, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. She came here in 1989 from her native Brooklyn, N.Y., SCHEERS, FREDERICK J., 78, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1980 from New Jersey. ELARDO, ROSE D., 92, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at Orchard Ridge Nursing Center, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here six years ago from Greta, La. DeSTEFANO, ELIZABETH A., 66, of Hudson, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here 23 years ago from Queens, N.Y., CRANDALL, MARGARET, 78, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) in Jacksonville. Born in New York City, she lived here for 25 years. AVILES, ANDREW J. "ANDY," 18, of Tampa, died Monday (April 7, 2003) in action in Iraq. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., 18 April 2003 For FULL Obituary SCOTT, SIDNEY LAW, 86, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 14, 2003) at Kindred Hospital Bay Area -- St. Petersburg. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he was a seasonal resident here from 1977 to 1988, when he moved here. MEDURI, PETER A., 54, of Tarpon Springs, died Saturday (April 12, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. He was born in Astoria, N.Y., SCHEER, FREDERICK J., 78, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1980 fromNew Jersey. LASCHKE, RUDOLPH JR., 70, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1989 from Queens, N.Y. DOUGHERTY, MARGARET, 87, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at Brooksville Regional Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 10 years ago from New Jersey JACKZENTIS, GEORGE JAMES, 56, of Inverness, died Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at Tampa General Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came to Florida in 1986 from Lindenhurst, N.Y. 19 April 2003 For FULL Obituary STEUER, WILLIAM H., 87, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (April 17, 2003) at Carrington Place. Born in Maspeth, N.Y., he came here in 1977 from College Point, N.Y. KIEGEL, ROSE, 75, of Spring Hill, formerly of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in Queens, N.Y., she came to Florida in 1969 from Levittown, N.Y. BATHORY, ZOLTAN J. "DAN," 87, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in New York City, he came here in 1986 from Toms River, N.J. D'AVELLA, CHARLES J., 87, of Sun City Center, died Tuesday (April 15, 2003). Born in New York City, he moved to Florida more than 20 years ago. SCALZI, ARMAND PHILLIP, 65, of Crystal River, died Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1979 from Vineland, N.J. INZERILLE, JOHN P., 86, of Hudson, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at home. He came to Florida in 1984 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y. DeFEO, ROBERT M., 70, of New Port Richey, died Friday (April 18, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. He came here 25 years ago from his native Brooklyn. CHAUNCEY, EDWIN J., 88, of Hudson, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. He came here 10 years ago from his native New York City. 20 April 2003 For FULL Obituary DiCARLUCCI, VERNICE T. (MINTON), 81, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 14, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. She was born in New York City and came here 35 years ago from Massachusetts. WAGNER, LEONARD RAYMOND "LENNIE," 82, of Pinellas Park, died Friday (April 18, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1981 from Long Island, N.Y., 21 April 2003 For FULL Obituary SHERMAN, JOSEPH A.,, of Belleair Bluffs, died Saturday (April 19, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1981 from Walden, N.Y., 22 April 2003 For FULL Obituary WEISS, ALFRED F., 106, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (April 20, 2003) at Lexington Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Brooklyn, he came here in 1966 from Phoenicia, N.Y. SCHWIND, WILLIAM, 91, of Port Richey, died Saturday (April 19, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1974 from Elmont, N.Y. ROMANO, PATRICK F., 78, of Port Richey, died Sunday (April 20, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1990 from Port Jefferson Station, N.Y PRIES, JOHN JEROME, 75, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (April 19, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1994 from East Williston, N.Y URIARTE, GEORGE, 73, of Spring Hill, formerly of Homosassa, died Saturday (April 19, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he came here 13 years ago from Homosassa. 23 April 2003 For FULL Obituary WEISS, ALFRED F., 106, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (April 20, 2003) at Lexington Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Brooklyn, he came here in 1966 from Phoenicia, N.Y JOHNSON, VILHO S.K. "BILL," 87, of Pinellas Park, died Sunday (April 20, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1980 from Massapequa Park, N.Y. JACKSON, ELIZABETH D., 82, of Palm Harbor, died Friday (April 18, 2003) at Manor Care Palm Harbor nursing home. She was born in New York City and came here in 1974 from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. IOVINO, BARBARA C., 62, of Clearwater, died Friday (April 18, 2003) at home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1971 from Levittown, N.Y. GRACE, EDWARD J., 82, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (April 19, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 25 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. GIBSON, PHYLLIS ANN, 59, of Hudson, formally of Holiday, died Saturday (April 19, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she moved to Holiday in 1971 from California, ARBORITANZA, LORRAINE, 62, of Brooksville, died Tuesday (April 22, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 25 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. 24 April 2003 For FULL Obituary GROSSMAN, SAUL, 86, of South Pasadena, died Thursday (April 17, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here from Detroit. EHLEITER, FRANCES, 94, of Clearwater, died Thursday (April 17, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1986 from New York. NOCITO, LOUIS N., 83, of Hudson, died Saturday (April 19, 2003) in Hudson. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he lived here several years. FLECK, ANNAMAY A., 82, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (April 20, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 30 years ago from New York. DESIANTE, PETER, 78, of Hudson, died Monday (April 21, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came to Florida in 1989 from Stonybrook, N.Y CYNAR, ROBERT WILLIAM, 90, of Port Richey, died Sunday (April 20, 2003) in Hudson. Born in New York City, he came here 26 years ago from West Hempstead, N.Y. ESPOSITO, JOSEPH G., 70, of Brooksville, died Monday (April 21, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came to this area in 1982 from Elmont, N.Y. LEVESON, ANNA, 85, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (March 30, 2003) at Integrated Health Services of Pinellas Park. She came here in 1971 from her native New York City 25 April 2003 For FULL Obituary RANTA, VIENA S., 86, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (April 22, 2003) at Integrated Health Services of Tarpon Springs. She was born in New York City and came here in 1988 from Chelmsford, Mass. FLEMING, EDWARD J., 84, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (April 22, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in New York City JONES, LLOYD WILLIAM, 65, of New Port Richey, formerly of Pinellas Park, died Tuesday (April 22, 2003) at VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., GIBSON, PHYLLIS, 59, of Hudson, died Saturday (April 19, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1973 from California. 26 April 2003 For FULL Obituary MACARIN, HELEN A., 75, of Largo, died Tuesday (April 22, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She came here in 1992 from her native Brooklyn, N.Y. JONES, LLOYD WILLIAM, 65, of New Port Richey, formerly of Pinellas Park, died Tuesday (April 22, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., FACKLER, WILLIAM A., 68, of Largo, died Tuesday (April 22, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in New York City and came here in 1986 from Kansas City, Mo HOLUB, LEWIS J. "LEW," 89, of Hudson, died Friday (April 25, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Corona, N.Y., he moved here in 1985 from Woodbury, Conn. NACLERIO, PETER H., 87, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (April 23, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in New York City, he came here 46 years ago from New Jersey. BIRD, DOROTHY F., 97, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (April 24, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in New York City, she came here in 1985 from Colorado. 27 April 2003 For FULL Obituary TENN, LOUIS A., 51, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (April 24, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1972 from Long Island, N.Y. RILEY, HUGH F., 95, of Largo, died Friday (April 25, 2003). He was born in Brooklyn N.Y. and came here in 1956 from Sheepshead Bay, N.Y. ARNTSEN, REV. KENNETH, of New Hartford, N.Y, and Dunedin, died Friday (April 25, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn BEAVERS, VIRGINIA, 82, of Clearwater, died Friday (April 25, 2003) at Hospice House of Pinellas Park. She was born in New York City and came here in 2001 from Tucson, Ariz O'MALLEY, JOHN W., 87, of New Port Richey, died Friday (April 25, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in New York City, he came here 27 years ago from Bronx, N.Y. RUDOLPH, JOSEPH, 54, of Spring Hill, died Friday (April 25, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, Brooksville. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1988 from Maspeth, N.Y. WEIHS, MARY M., 94, of Beverly Hills, died Saturday (April 19, 2003) in Hernando. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., she came here in 1990 from Brewster, N.Y. PASSARELLE, PAT, 79, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (April 24, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. He came here nine years ago from his native, Brooklyn, N.Y. 28 April 2003 For FULL Obituary BOYNTON, CHARLES WOLCOTT, 84, of Bayonet Point, died Friday (April 25, 2003) at Bayonet Point Health & Rehab Center. Born in New York City, he came here 23 years ago from Wethersfield, Conn. MACHICOTE, RICHARD JOHN, 74, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (April 24, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 10 years ago from East Northport, N.Y ROMANO, LAURA, of Port Richey, died Friday (April 25, 2003) at home. She came here 30 years ago from her native Brooklyn, N.Y. 29 April 2003 For FULL Obituary SPANO, ANGELO P. "SKIP," 75, of Port Richey, died Saturday (April 26, 2003) at home. He came here in 1995 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y. REILLY, VERONICA "VERA," 89, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (April 27, 2003) at Madison Pointe Nursing Center in New Port Richey. Born in New York City, she came here 30 years ago from Yorktown Heights, N.Y. PETERSON, LAWRENCE KINGSLEY, 87, of Hudson, died Sunday (April 27, 2003) at home. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he came here 17 years ago from Orwell, Vt. O'MALLEY, JOHN W., 87, of New Port Richey, died Friday (April 25, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in New York City, he came here 27 years ago from Bronx, N.Y. LASICA, LODDIE, 80, of Port Richey, died Sunday (April 27, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in New York City, she came here in 1989 from Saddlebrook, N.J. COSTELLO, FRANCES, 76, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (April 27, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came to Florida in 1989 from Queens, N.Y., 30 April 2003 For FULL Obituary BANNON, WILLIAM III, 61, of Tarpon Springs, died Tuesday (April 29, 2003) at home. He was born in New York City and came here in 1998 from Cranston, R.I. SARNO, ANTOINETTE, 96, of Clearwater, died Monday (April 28, 2003) at Shady Oaks Assisted Living Facility, Palm Harbor. She was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and came here in 1970 from Long Island, N.Y. FERRARO, JOHN JR., 54, of Port Richey, died Sunday (April 27, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Queens, N.Y., he came here in 1994 from San Diego. JENNINGS, FLORENCE THERESA "FLO," 55, of St. Petersburg died Monday (April 28, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. She moved here in 1982 from her native Queens, N.Y. 1 May 2003 For FULL Obituary TAMBOR, MILTON, 88, of Redington Shores, died Wednesday (April 30, 2003) at Sabal Palms Health Care Center, Largo. Born in New York City, he came to Florida in 1976 from Brooklyn, N.Y., QUARTARARO, MURIEL PATRICIA, 85, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (April 29, 2003) at Bayonet Point Health Center. Born in New York City, she came here 22 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. NICOLOSI, SALVATORE "SAM," 91, of Palmdale, Calif., formerly of Port Richey, died Sunday (April 27, 2003) at Antelope Valley Care Center in Lancaster, Calif. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., HIRSCHDORF, TINA, 76, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (April 30, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, 2 May 2003 For FULL Obituary SCHURR, ROBERT G., 85, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (April 29, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He came here in 1980 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y., HAYEK, CHARLES F., 95, of Seminole, died Sunday (April 27, 2003) under hospice care. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1979 from Manville, N.J., FRANZ, HILDEGARD FRITSCHE SCHUBERT, 80, of Seminole, died Thursday (May 1, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of St. Petersburg, Seminole. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here in 1963 from Kansas City, Kan. KRISTENSEN, MARGARET OLMSTED, 96, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (April 29, 2003) at Westminster Shores Health Center. Born in New York City, she came here in 1965 from Irving, N.Y. CAVANAGH, FREDERICK C., 76, of Gulfport, died Wednesday (April 30, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1950 from Long Island, N.Y. BARKER, GRACE WILSON, 91, of Largo, died Tuesday (April 29, 2003) at Seminole Nursing Pavilion. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here several years ago from Virginia, THIVOES, SOPHIE A., 89, of Holiday, died Monday (April 28, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here four years ago from Kalamazoo, Mich. NICOLOSI, SALVATORE "SAM," 91, of Palmdale, Calif., formerly of Port Richey, died Sunday (April 27, 2003) at Antelope Valley Care Center in Lancaster, Calif. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., SABATINO, ANNA, 89, of Hernando Beach, died Tuesday (April 29, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill. Born in New York City, she came here two years ago from Long Island, N.Y. 3 May 2003 For FULL Obituary PESA, ALMA C., 86, of Seminole, died Friday (May 2, 2003) at Seminole Nursing Pavilion. Born in New York City, she came here in 1970 from Belleville, N.J. FERRARO, THERESA M., 85, of Dunedin, died Friday (May 2, 2003) at Manor Care of Palm Harbor. She was born in Greenwich Village, N.Y., and came here in 2001 from Milford, Conn. MASON, JOSEPH, 86, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (April 30, 2003) at Union House, Clearwater. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1998 from Garden City, N.Y RUSH, CHARLOTTE, 92, of Holiday, died Thursday (May 1, 2003) in New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1970 from Philadelphia. FLYNN, GERALD WILLIAM, 68, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (May 1, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in New York City, he came here in 1994 from Monroe, N.Y. PARRYCH, BRENDA F., 62, of Valrico, died Thursday (May 1, 2003) at Hospice House of Sun City Center. Born in New York, N.Y., she later moved to Tampa 12 years ago coming from Ferndale, N.Y. STONE, IRVING M., 88, of Brooksville, died Thursday (May 1, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 23 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. 4 May 2003 For FULL Obituary GILBERT, RAYMOND, 88, of Clearwater, and Kendallville, Ind., died Thursday (May 1, 2003) at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home, Kendallville. He was born in Blairstown, N.J., and came here in 1978 from his native Staten Island, N.Y. BERLINGERI, MARY, 76, of Hudson, died Friday (May 2, 2003) at home. She came here 13 years ago from her native New York City. 5 May 2003 For FULL Obituary NICOLAUS, JOHN J., 87, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (May 3, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park, under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1971 from Washington, D.C., BOGDANOVIC, JOAN P., 67, of Canandaigua, N.Y., formerly of Largo, died Friday (May 2, 2003) at Clifton Springs Hospital, Canandaigua. She was born in Staten Island, N.Y SIMPSON, MARGARET W., 81, of Clearwater, died Friday (May 2, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in New York City and came here in 1955 from Front Royal, Va. KATZ, JEROME, 64, of Clearwater, died Friday (May 2, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in New York City and came here in 1975 from Allentown, Pa. BASCIANO, FRANK A., 69, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (May 3, 2003) at home. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here 19 years ago from Saddlebrook, N.J. 6 May 2003 For FULL Obituary BYWATER, SCOTT,