MARCH 5 - mARCH 11, 2015 • TIMES 33 NICOLETTA MATTARIELLO died on Monday, March 2, at the age of 85. She was the wife of the late John Mattariello, loving mother of Marie Grosso, Janice Fiscina and Linda Wosczyk, mother-in-law of Gary and bob, cherished grandmother of Kristin, Tracey, Michael, Matthew and Allison, great-grandmother of Eddie, Ryan, Kaitlyn and James and dear sister of Millie Del Giacco. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday, March 4, at St. Martin of Tours Church, Brooklyn, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. +++ LEOPOLD RUPPE of Middle Village died on Tuesday, March 3, at the age of 89. A native of Yugoslavia, he was the husband of the late Josephine Ruppe, devoted father of Heidi M. Annunziata and dear brother of Michael Ruppe. He is also survived by three grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, Middle Village, followed by interment at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, under the direction of Village Chapels Inc., 67-67 Eliot Ave., Middle Village. +++ PAULINE PELZAR died on Friday, February 27, at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of William Pelzar, loving mother of Karen Balsamo, cherished grandmother of Joshua, dear sister of Henry Waller and dearest companion of Lucy. She was also a loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Services were offered at Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth, followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth CATHERINE V. THOMAS died on Friday, February 27, at the age of 82. She was the sister of the late Theresa Moutopoulos and Elias Thomas and was a cherished aunt to many. Services were offered on Wednesday, March 4, at Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth, followed by interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Hastings on Hudson, N.Y. +++ ERMINIO YURMAN died on Wednesday, February 25, at the age of 83. He was the husband of the late Carla Yurman, loving father of David Yurman and Steven Yurman, cherished grandfather of David Jr. and Isabella and dear brother of Luigi Yurman. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Saturday, February 28, at St. Mary’s Church, Woodside, followed by interment at St. Michael’s Cemetery, East Elmhurst, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. +++ BENJAMIN (BOB) CRIMI died on Tuesday, February 24, at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband of Maureen Crimi (nee Folan), loving father of Christina Mundy, Marc Anthony Crimi and Joseph Crimi, father-inlaw of Christopher and Dorothy and cherished grandfather of Daniel, Jonathan and Cooper. He is also survived by numerous friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Saturday, February 28, at Our Lady of Hope Church, Middle Village, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. ALICE G. KUSTKA died on Sunday, February 22, at the age of 89. She was the wife of the late George Kustka, loving mother of George and Chris Kustka; Bill and Sharon Kustka; and John Kustka, cherished grandmother of Adam, Tammy, Will and Stephen and great-grandmother of Noah, Riley, Quinn, Jamison, Viola, Kyle and Alexis. Services were offered on Friday, February 27, at Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth, followed by interment at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, N.Y. obituaries IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY MARTIN GLEN HESS MARCH 11, 2009 - MARCH 11, 2015 My Dear Son, It is now 6 years since you left me. I still miss you so very much. You are still in my heart and thoughts everyday and you will never be forgotten. All my love, Dad Send a memoriam to Times Newsweekly. Call 718-821-7500
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