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Marjorie Conroy

webadmin on August 9, 2021

Marjorie Conroy passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the age of 90. Beloved Wife of the late John J. Conroy. Loving Mother of Roxann (Brian) Berger and John (Kasem) Conroy. Cherished Grandmother of Jeannie and her “grand-dog” Skipper and “grand-cat” Rambo. Dear Sister of Fran (David) Steiner, George “Buddy” (Barbara) Schultz and the late Al (Betty) Schultz. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Tuesday August 10, 2021 10:00 AM. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Carlos Belio

webadmin on August 9, 2021

Carlos Belio passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at the age of 91. Beloved Husband of Herlinda Belio. Loving Father of Carlos E. Belio. Dear Brother of Elda Orfila, Julian Belio and the late Matilde, Luisa and Mariano. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Monday, August 9, 2021 from 9AM – 12PM. Interment followed at St. Raymond Cemetery, Bronix, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Rosaleen Byrne

webadmin on August 9, 2021

Rosaleen Byrne passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 91. Originally from Monahan, Ireland. Beloved Wife of Joseph Byrne. Loving Mother of Eileen Richards (Jeff) and Sheila Brennan (Tom). Cherished Grandmother of Rose, Nora, Mary Claire and Kathleen. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Mary’s Church on Tuesday August 10, 2021 11:00 AM. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 7227 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Helene C. Simcox

webadmin on August 9, 2021

Helene C. Simcox passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the age of 90. Beloved Wife of the late Henry Simcox. Loving Mother of Mary Simcox, Eileen Cunniff and Kathleen (Thomas) Mozdziak. Cherish Grandmother of Katie, Grace and Emily. Dearest Sister of Joanne Baly. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Cabrini of Westchester. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Mary’s Church on Thursday, July 29, 2021 10:45Am. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Wayne Rose

webadmin on August 9, 2021

Wayne Rose passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his Wife, Angela, Children Donna, Peggy, Wayne and Jennifer, Sister Margaret as well as 7 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. Also survived Brothers-in-Law Paul, Chris and Mario, 10 nephews and four nieces and Son-in-Law, Dane. He was predeceased by Mother Mildred, Father Narren, Stepfather, Alfred, Sister Joan Veronica and Brothers Donald, Bill and Nelson. In lieu of flowers; donations can be made to the Air Force Aid. Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Friday, August 6th at 1:30 PM under the direction of The Kodis Funeral Home, 63-06 Flushing Avenue, Maspeth, NY.

Robert Mello

webadmin on August 9, 2021

Robert Mello passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 88. Beloved Husband of the late Joan Mello. Loving Father of Donna Oliver and Robert Mello. Dear Brother of Carol Slattery and the late Roy Etzel. Cherished Grandfather. Adored Uncle and Great-Uncle. Mr. Mello was a United States Army Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict and a retired MTA Supervisor. Memorial visitation held at Papavero Funeral Home on Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 2-6 PM. Funeral Service held on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10 AM. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Carol Husebo

webadmin on August 9, 2021

Carol Husebo passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the age of 80. Beloved Wife of the late Bernt Husebo. Funeral Service held at Papavero Funeral Home on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Francis Cox

webadmin on August 9, 2021

Francis Cox passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the age of 84. Beloved Husband of Frances Cox. Loving Father of Deborah Cox and Joseph Cox and Father-in-Law of Susan. Cherished Grandfather of Zachary and Ethan. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Cox was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the Cardinal Spellman Knights of Columbus Council for 40 years. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Mary’s Church on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 9:45 AM. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Attack vs. Protest

webadmin on August 6, 2021

Dear Editor,
In response to Larry Penner’s “Two kinds of riots” dispatch on July 22, does Mr. Penner deny that the January 6th violent attack on our elected leaders, Vice President Michael Pence, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and the Capitol police who courageously tried to defend them, although outnumbered against a violent armed organized mob needs a laser-focused investigation?
Comparing the attack on Congress, which was in the process of certifying the presidential election results certified by state officials, to the demonstrations following the murder of George Floyd in May of last year is not valid. It is a ploy to deflect attention from what happened on January 6.
Mr. Penner is engaging in “whataboutism.” He wishes to change the subject, conflating the Black Lives Matter demonstrations and the January 6th Capitol riot. This is a tired repetition of a weak line of counterattack.
If democracy survives, it will be because we have nothing to fear when it comes to uncovering the facts about the January 6th riots.
Sincerely,
Janet James
Maspeth

LIRR issues

webadmin on August 6, 2021

Dear Editor,
Besides the noise from work at the Bayside LIRR rail yard (“Another push to shut down work at Bayside Yard” – July 28), there are also ongoing problems at the Bayside Long Island Rail Road Station that impact several thousand dally riders.
I give the LIRR full credit for installation of new concrete ties and ballasts. This will insure a safer and more comfortable ride. They have also recently completed repairs to sections of the westbound platform edge.
However, there is still other significant outstanding maintenance and repair work to be done.
The original wooden support beams for various sections of the canopy have deteriorated. Pigeons have moved into the rotting bottom section of the westbound canopy stairs roof.
Other portions of the canopy roof are also in need of repair. The metal structure supporting the overpass connecting the east and westbound platforms has begun accumulating rust.
There is also a hole in one of the eastbound staircases.
Why does the LIRR allow these issues to grow even worse? When will the necessary repairs to these structural deficiencies be dealt with and completed?
Sincerely,
Larry Penner
Great Neck

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