Aherne, John Joseph, 92, of Baldwin, on April 23, 2012 after battling cancer. Devoted husband of 64 years of Ann (nee Vorbach). Beloved father of Jean Myers, Kathy Mosca, John P. Aherne, James Aherne and Maureen Culbreth. Loving grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Margaret Wittke. John was a WW II veteran and continued to serve his country as an FBI agent for 30 years. The family will receive friends Today, Wednesday April 25, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Cecere Family Funeral Home 2283 Grand Ave. Baldwin, N.Y. 11510. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 AM at The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary RC Church, Roosevelt, N.Y. Interment with military honors following in Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to United Cerebral Palsy of Suffolk, Inc. would be appreciated. Please visit www.CecereFamilyFunerals.com

Klein, William C., Jr. on April 18, 2012. Devoted husband of Mary M. (nee Rerecich). Beloved father of Marina Ann Sabia (William), Nancy Klein (Steve Holmes), William C. Klein, III (Debbie) and Robert G. Klein (Jessica). Dear grandfather of Danielle, Natalie, Jake, Melanie, Ashley and Will. Loving brother of Herbert, Joseph, Lois, Karen, Wendy, Cindy, Raymond, Helen and Jody. Cherished son in law of Marina Rerecich and brother in law of Carmen (Pat), Joan (Gary) and John (Kathi). The family will receive friends Saturday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Cecere Family Funeral Home 2283 Grand Ave. Baldwin, N.Y. 11510. Funeral service Saturday 8:00 PM in Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation private. In leui of flowers, donations to The Lustgarten Foundation 1111 Stewart Ave. Bethpage, N.Y. 11714 would be appreciated. Please visit www.CecereFamilyFunerals.com

Cavoli, Michael R. of Hempstead, on April 9, 2012. Devoted husband of the late Marion. Beloved father of John Frederick (Corina) and Beth Hughitt (Brian). Dear grandfather of John Frederick, Jr., Jacob Michael and Joshua Alec. Loving brother of Madeleine O’Brien and uncle of Madeleine and Michael. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. at Cecere Family Funeral Home 2283 Grand Ave. Baldwin, N.Y. 11510. Funeral Mass Friday 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Loretto RC Church, Hempstead. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Arrangements under the direction of Howard E. Williams, Inc. Please visit www.CecereFamilyFunerals.com

Keener, Robert P. of Jacksonville, FL on March 24, 2012 following a seven month battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was the life partner of Earl Futch. Beloved son of Gail and Paul Keener of Baldwin, N.Y. The oldest of eight siblings, he was the devoted brother of Judi White, Tommy, Jaime, Rick (Gina), Tara Feldman (Hal), Kevin (Eileen) and Erin Haas (Eddie). The adored and “fun” uncle of Gregg, Travis, Corey, Marisa, Christopher, Michael, Samantha, Nicky, Dean, Sidney, Zachary, Jason, Hayden, Danielle, Megan, Kerri, Emily, JT, Jordan, and Brendan. Grand Uncle of Kylie White. He also leaves behind his Aunts, Uncles and many cousins. Rob served in the U.S. Navy for seven years. Following his discharge he settled in Jacksonville, FL. He was a registered X-Ray technologist, who moved up the ranks to eventually become supervisor of the radiology dept. He continued to elevate himself in the medical field. He was instrumental in establishing the electronic medical record system known as Epic at Shands’ Medical Teaching Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. He was respected and loved by many, especially his friends who were by his side thoughout his illness. He impacted and made his mark on so many people including neighbors, who mourn his loss. He loved playing flag football, cruising on his boat, traveling, roller staking and bicycling in 26 mile marathons for many disease related events. Gardening, dressing up for Halloween, participating in parades and celebrations for all occasions was his passion. He was the “Easter Bunny” and “Santa “ in his neighborhood. He was also the “Water Street Prankster”. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for a friend or a homeless animal. Rob was a caring, loving, generous man who loved life and lived it to the fullest. His love for family will be with us forever. His family will attend 10:30 am mass on Sunday April 15, 2012, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Centennial Ave. Roosevelt, N.Y. We will Remember Rob, pray for him and thank God that his suffering has ended. We will then celebrate his life and his 55th birthday on the day he was born April 15 , 1957. A memorial service and cremation took place in Jacksonville, Florida on March 30, 2012 followed by a gathering at his home and beloved dock with his grieving life-partner, Earl, and all their friends. www.CecereFamilyFunerals.com

Helen Powers, formerly of Roosevelt, reposed peacefully in the Lord on March 25, 2012 at the age of 101. Helen was the daughter of John and Clothilda Feist Epping. She was married to Cyril F. Powers for 53 years until his repose in 1987. Loving and devoted mother of: Barbara Cody (Allan Macdonald), Joanne Powers (John Rosenbach), and Margaret Powers. Cherished grandmother of: Michael Cody, William Cody, Kevin Cody (fiancé Barbara Slattery), Barbara (James Fitzpatrick), Kathleen Fitzgerald, Peggy Kump, Judy Kump, Catherine Kump (Charles Hayner). Beloved great-grandmother to Lauren Fitzpatrick, Emily Fitzpatrick, Erin Fitzgerald, Cody Fitzgerald, Jason Dincauze, Danielle Dincauze, and Anne Lily Mei-Hua Kump. Helen will be remembered for her devotion to Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church and its outreach program.
 Visiting at Cecere Family Funeral Home 2283 Grand Avenue Baldwin, NY on Thursday Mar. 29th from 7:00-9:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Centennial Ave, Roosevelt, Friday March 30th 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her name to Community Hospice Foundation, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 (http://donations.communityhospice.org/page.aspx?pid=241). Please visit www.CecereFamilyFunerals.com.

Noyce, Helen K. on March 24, 2012, (nee Lubeck and Miles). Devoted wife of the late Samuel. Beloved mother of Thomas Miles and stepmother of Kathy, Kevin, Richard and Douglas Noyce. Dear grandmother of Lauren Reganato and Kathryn Miles. Loving sister of the late William Lubeck. The family will recieve friends Tuesday March 27, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Cecere Family Funeral Home 2283 Grand Ave. Baldwin, N.Y. 11510. Prayer service Tuesday 8 PM in Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation Private followed by Intertment of her cremains in Flushing Cemetery.

House, Jack C. of Baldwin, on March 21, 2012. Devoted husband of the late Lois Patricia. Beloved father of Patricia Ann and Jack C. House, Jr. (Barbara). Loving grandfather of Jacqueline Michelle, Scott Curtis and Andrew Evan. Dear Brother of Sally John. The family will receive friends Thursday March 22, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. at Cecere Family Funeral Home 2283 Grand Ave. Baldwin, N.Y. 11510. Service Friday 10 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment following in Calverton National Cemetery. Please visit www.CecereFamilyFunerals.com

Mondesir, Jeffrey R., suddenly, on March 17, 2012. Aged 28 years. Devoted son of Jean and Carole. Beloved brother of Patrick and Sabrina. Also survived by many heartbroken aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. The family will receive visitors on Friday March 23, 2012 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Cecere Family Funeral Home 2283 Grand Ave. Baldwin, N.Y. 11510. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:45 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, West Hempstead, N.Y. Entombment following in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Hughes, John L. formerly of Baldwin, on February 25, 2012. Devoted husband for over 50 years of the late Gloria. Beloved uncle of Wayne, Bruce, Robert and Ronald. Dear brother of the late David. John served on the NYPD for over 45 years and in his later years in the office of the chief of staff. After his retirement from the Police Dept., he worked at the European American Bank in Uniondale, N.Y. John was a founding member of the FDNY Emerald Society, was an avid tennis player and runner, running well into his 80’s. Special thanks to the Merritt family and the staff of the Wilton Meadows Health Care Center for their constant love and support the last years of John’s life. He was a good and kind man that will be missed. A memorial gathering will be held today, Tuesday March 13, 2012 at the Cecere Family Funeral Home 2283 Grand Ave. Baldwin, N.Y. 11510 from 1 to 3 PM. His remains will be placed with his beloved wife in Calverton National Cemetery. Donations to the FDNY Emerald Society P.O. Box 186 Island Park, N.Y. 11558 in John’s memory would be appreciated. Please visit www.CecereFamilyFunerals.com

Feriola, Margaret (nee Staruch) on February 12, 2012. Devoted wife of Victor. Beloved mother of Barbara Hickey (Steven), Bill (Michelle) and the late Michael. Loving grandmother of Steven, Crystal, Matthew, Ashlea, Michael, Nicholas, Brittany, Christopher and great grandmother of Reece. Dear sister of Joe Staruch. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. at Cecere Family Funeral Home 2283 Grand Ave. Baldwin, N.Y. 11510. Service Thursday 8 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Friday 10 AM from F.H. Interment Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale, N.Y. Please visit www.CecereFamilyFunerals.com