34 times • OCTOBER 29, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.timesnewsweekly.com obituaries Ridgewood, followed by interment in All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village, under the direction of Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. +++ EUGENIUSZ KOPACZ of Ridgewood died on Thursday, October 22, at the age of 73. A native of Zembrzyce, Poland, he was the beloved husband of Zofia and devoted father of Anna Radek. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church in Maspeth, followed by interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth, under the direction of Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. +++ MARIOARA POPOVICI of Ridgewood died on Saturday, October 17, at the age of 84. A native of Visag, Romania, she was the devoted mother of Maria Dimitresci. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were offered at Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu, followed by interment in All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village. Send a memoriam to Times Newsweekly. Call 718-821-7500 CONSTANCE B. LA FONTE of Ridgewood died on Saturday, October 24, at the age of 75. A native of Brooklyn, she was the devoted mother of Andrea Luchino, David Amendola and Stephanie Dale. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. Services were offered at Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood, followed by interment in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. +++ ELEANOR TAUBENBERGER died on Saturday, October 24, at the age of 97. She was the wife of the late George Taubenberger and the loving mother of Eleanore L. Taubenberger. A private cremation was held on Monday, October 26, at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. +++ ADOLF HOEGLER of Ridgewood died on Friday, October 23, at the age of 90. A native of Tiefenthal, Gottschee, Yugoslovia, he was the beloved husband of Stefanie, devoted father of Adolph Hoegler and Arnold Hoegler, dear brother of Regina Schuster and Bernhard Hoegler, loving grandfather of Jean Hoegler, Joseph Hoegler and Robert Hoegler, and great-grandfather of Kathryn Hoegler. He was a member of Gottscheer Relief Association. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, One Of New York’s Finest Hidden Historical Sites U.S. COLUMBARIUM In Loving Memory Debbie A. 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Wills make sure that the antique jewelry which belonged to a beloved grandmother will be passed on to a daughter or that college will be possible for a grandson or that one’s favorite charity will receive funds to continue its good work. If you die without a will, your possessions and property will be distributed only among your family members; perhaps not exactly the way you want. New York State law will make these determinations – not you. No charities or friends would benefit. Many other legal complications may arise after a person dies “intestate” or without a will. Some of them can be costly and lead to an unnecessary tax burden on your estate or family. Many people believe that a will is only necessary when there is a significant amount of money, valuables and property to be distributed after death to loved ones, children, families, friends and charities. Nothing could be further from the truth. Even a person with a limited amount of money or property should have a will. How does one go about making a will? The first thing to do is to list all your assets and then decide whom you want to share these assets. You will also need to think about a “personal representative” or “executor” who will carry out the provisions of your will. Most experts caution against drafting your own will without using professional legal advice. Even though the “will” forms available on the internet or at an office supply store look impressive, they may omit an essential requirement. It is all right to use these forms for a draft of your will, but it is best to call an attorney and make an appointment to discuss the final draft of your will. Many attorneys are willing to quote prices over the telephone so be sure to discuss fees in advance. Many offer a free or low-cost first consultation. A copy of your will along with any funeral arrangements you have made should be kept in a safe place where family or a close friend can have access to the information when needed. A safe deposit box is sealed immediately after the death notice is published, so it is not recommended for storing instructions for funeral arrangements, wills or insurance documents. If you do not have a personal attorney, call the New York State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-342- 3661. You can request a comprehensive report on Wills and Living Trusts by writing: AARP, 601 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049. Reprinted with the permission of the New York State Funeral Directors Association.
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