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24 NOVEMBER 25, 2021 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM OBITUARIES VERA RUDZWICK died on Monday, Nov. 8, at the age of 81. She was the beloved wife of Russell A. Rudzwick, loving mother of Nicholas Rudzwick and dear sister of Hanna Thiele and Hans Jurgen Bade. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held at Papavero Funeral Home on Saturday, Nov. 13, followed by cremation service at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, Maspeth. +++ THOMAS COSGROVE died on Monday, Nov. 8, at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Cosgrove, loving father of Thomas Cosgrove, Robert Cosgrove and the late Brian Cosgrove, father-in-law of Barbara and Tara and cherished grandfather of Theresa, Lynn and Dennis. Mr. Cosgrove was also a United States Army Veteran. Mass of Christian Burial was off ered at Blessed Sacrament Church on Friday, Nov. 12, followed by interment at St. Michael’s Cemetery, East Elmhurst, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, Maspeth. +++ FRANCES SCHLEGEL died Monday, Nov. 8, at the age of 80. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late William J. Schlegel, daughter of the late Phillip and Anna Royes, beloved younger sister to her late sister & brother-in-law Rosemarie and Richard Urbanek and older sister to Elsie and her husband Lenny Cepale and aunt to their three daughters Leonora Drew, Jennifer and Mike Garro and Stephanie and Eric Struck and great aunt to their fi ve children Jaclyn and Nicholas Drew, Ashley and Brianna Garro, and Sydney Struck. She is survived by her son John Schlegel and his longtime partner Stacy Schaefer. She was a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School Class of ‘58, an avid bowler and was always involved in church activities. She also enjoyed traveling. She will be missed very much by her family and loved ones. +++ MARGARET PHILLIPS died on Monday, Aug. 9, at the age of 76. She was the beloved sister of Maureen Phillips, Rosemary Phillips and Patricia Dorman and cherished aunt. Mass of Christian Burial was off ered at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, Nov. 16, followed by interment at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, Maspeth. +++ LENA ORSINO died on Saturday, Nov. 13, at the age of 74. She was the beloved wife of Jim Orsino, loving mother of James Orsino and motherin law of Mia, cherished grandmother of Eric and Ella and dear sister of Salvatore (Donna Rose) Rosato. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at Papavero Funeral Home on Thursday, Nov. 18, followed by private cremation on Friday, Nov. 19, at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, Maspeth. +++ TARA DINEEN died on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the age of 61. She was the beloved wife of Robert Cosgrove, loving mother of Kyle (Heidy) Vega and Lindsey (Kenny) Vega, cherished sister of Tommy Dineen and dear friend. In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at Papavero Funeral Home on Thursday. Nov. 18, followed by cremation at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, Maspeth. +++ MARY E. GUNDLACH died on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of Richard Gundlach, loving mother of Russell Gundlach and mother-in-law of Meyro. Funeral services were held at Papavero Funeral Home on Wednesday, Nov. 24, followed by interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, Maspeth. +++ JOSEPHINE “JOSIE” CORNETTA died on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife of Harold J. Cornetta, loving mother of Anthony Cornetta & Frances Novello, mother-in-law of Annmarie Cornetta & John Novello, cherished grandmother “Nanny” of Nicole & Gerard Maier, Andrea Novello and Sabrina Novello, great-grandmother of Audrina Maier and Aria Maier and dear sister of Rose Tamburro, Mary Ann Ippolito, Joseph Molica and the late Carmela Simone. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Josie was an active member and volunteer at Maspeth Self-Help Senior Center for over 25 years. Mass of Christian Burial was off ered at St. Stanislaus Church on Monday, Nov. 22, followed by entombment at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, Maspeth. +++ KEVIN J. HOULIHAN died on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the age of 38. He was the beloved son of the late Loretta and Richard A. Houlihan and loving brother of Loreen Houlihan and Richard M. Houlihan. He is also survived by many dear friends. Private Cremation was held on Tuesday, Nov.16, at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, Maspeth. +++ THERESA LESNIK died on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at the age of 102. She was the beloved wife of Henry Lesnik, loving mother of Helen Lesnik Mistak and Thomas Lesnik and mother-in-law of Cynthia, cherished grandmother of Deborah, Laura, Gregory, John Paul and Michael and great-grandmother of Megan, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Magdahlia, Kasimir, Ariella, Carolina, Henry, Alice, Alexander and Stella. In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be made to EWTN Global Catholic Network, St. Adalbert’s Parish or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial was off ered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Friday, Nov. 19, followed by interment at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, Maspeth. +++ Hess-Miller Funeral Home �� ANTHONY J. MARTINO, Lic. Mgr. DAVID L. MARTINO, Director Owned By Martino F.H., Inc. Since 1982 1-718-821-6660 or 1-800-479-6419 Serving Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village & Glendale �� 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village, N.Y. www.hessmillerfuneralhome.com Papavero Funeral Home �� Family Owned & Operated for Five Generations �� /www.hessmillerfuneralhome.com /WWW.QNS.COM /www.hessmillerfuneralhome.com