It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father Paul Dennis LeRoy Sr. On November 5th 2024. Paul was 82 years old. Paul was born on February 18th, 1942, in the Bronx NY, he was raised in Mount Vernon NY and lived in Queens NY for the remainder of his life. Paul was a very kind and loving man. A devoted husband and father. He was a very hard worker and a proud Army Veteran. Paul enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved Doo-wop music and enjoyed singing many 50’s and 60’s songs. Elvis Presley was his favorite. In Paul’s younger years he had his own Doo-wop group. He loved riding motorcycles, he was quite the biker. Paul was a gentle giant who loved to make people laugh. He would gladly heip anyone in need and was always willing to lend a helping hand. A true gentleman with a heart of gold, who will be deeply missed. Paul is survived by his daughter Christylee LeRoy, his son Paul Dennis LeRoy Jr, and his granddaughter Shaina Madeline LeRoy who he lovingly nicknamed puddin and who he proudly raised from birth. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, siblings, mother in law and his beloved wife Madeline LeRoy. Paul was laid to rest with his true love, his wife Madeline at Calvary Cemetery. Reunited in heaven after 23 years. Peace at last in heaven’s embrace. Love lives on beyond the stars. Funeral under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home.

Mary T. Dzingelis, died Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Dzingelis, loving sister of Cathleen Cuffe and Patricia (Peter) Nemeth, cherished aunt of James and Daniel and dear great-aunt of James, Lily and Louis. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10 AM. Interment followed at Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Fresh Meadows, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralhome.com

Arthur L. Wittmer, died Monday. November 18, 2024 at the age of 73 in Wurtsboro, NY. He was the loving husband of the late Eileen L. Wittmer, loving father of his three sons John, Arthur Jr and Charles, cherished grandfather of Justin, Jessie, Joey, Amanda, ToniAnn, Hailey, Robby and Gina, and a beloved uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. Arthur was born and raised in Ridgewood, NY, one of 9 children born to Charles and Margaret Wittmer. Arthur spent his life working as an armed guard for Wells Fargo and Monticello Raceway. He enjoyed making breakfast for all of his family visiting in the summers. Arthur loved his Mets and an impressive collection of memorabilia that he would be happy to speak about for hours. He also loved to go hunting with his sons, and there were many nights you could find Arthur and his siblings sitting around a card table playing for change. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 9:30 AM. Cremation followed at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY. Interment of Cremains at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378www.papaverofuneralhome.com