- David Peterson of Malverne passed away on September 29, 2013. Beloved husband of Anne. Devoted father of the late Elaine Fitzgerald, Michael and Linda Gildea. Loving brother of Anne Kemper and sister Barbara Peterson. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
- Carol Ann O'Keefe of Lynbrook peacefully passed away on October 5, 2013. Loving wife of the late James O'Keefe. Beloved mother of Patricia O'Keefe-Hrycak (Greg) and Kerri O'Keefe Brosnan (James). Adored Nana of Brendan and Rory. Dear sister of Kathy, Jimmy, Gerri and many loving sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Proud Aunt of many cherished nieces and nephews. Devoted longtime secretary to Malverne High School and true friend to many. Her sweet, gentle nature will be missed by all she touched.
- Filomena Riker died at her home in Middleburgh on Thursday, September 26, 2013. She was born on January 6, 1924 in Naples, Italy, the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Giovanna Ambrosino. Filomena came to this country in 1946 as an Italian war bride. She and her husband, Walter Thomas Riker, settled in Queens, NY. In 1958, they moved to Malverne, Long Island, where they raised their family. She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed cooking, knitting, crocheting, and embroidery, but most importantly she cherished time spent with her loving family. She was predeceased by Walter Riker, her husband of 50 years. She is survived by her three children, Janet Riker and her husband, Michael Marston, Linda Riker Filiberto and Harry Riker and his wife, Angela; as well as her grandchildren, Philip Marston, Richard Filiberto and his wife, Amanda Schaller, and Walter and Eric Riker.
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