Zenona de la Pena
Zenona de la Pena, Congregant of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly of Sea Cliff died on Jan. 26 at age 94. Beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Nick (Lori), George (the late Rebecca), Nonna Haughton (Michael) & Julian (Kathleen); adored grandmother of nine and great grandmother of one. De la Pena was an accomplished pianist at the Mozart Conservatory in Germany. In New York City she played for the Ballet Russes, and the Ballet Theatre. Zenona was also an accompanist for Rudolf Nureyev, Natalia Makarova, Margot Fonteyn and Lupe Serrano, and danced with the highly regarded Royal Ballet. De la Pena’s service was at the Russian Orthodox Church of the Assumption. Interment St. Vladamir’s Cemetery in Jackson, NJ.
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Mary “Mae” Kita
Mary “Mae” Kita (nee Krul) passed away peacefully on Jan. 22. A long time resident of Bayville, Mary is survived by her loving husband Richard; her children Maryanne Bates (Tom), Charles (Jeanne-Marie), and Diane Turner (late George); her grandchildren Emily, Catherine, Michael, Matthew and Kristen. To many she was “Mary the bus driver” as she drove for Locust Valley Central School District for over 20 years. She was a lifelong parishioner of the Church of St. Hyacinth as well as a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the Robert Spitell Ameerican Legion Post1285. Visitation was held at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home. Mass was held at the Church of St. Hyacinth in Glen Head. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.
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Frances Bridget Regan
Frances Bridget Regan of Glen Cove died on Jan. 21 at age 78. Beloved wife of the late Martin; loving mother of Séamus (Tatjana), Sheelagh, Sinéad (John); dear sister of Una (Robin); also survived by loving nieces Clodagh, Dara, Nuala and nephew Jamie. Frances adored her two favorite Golden Retrievers, Fenway and Bates. Frances was an artist, lover of literature and poetry. She loved to garden and spending time at the beach Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Boniface Martyr Church. Interment followed at Locust Valley Cemetery.
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Joan Callaghan
Joan Callaghan of Glen Cove died on Jan. 20 at age 84. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Therese Brignoni, John, Joanne Fitzgibbon and Kathy Manetta; dear sister of Joseph Hall and the late Gerard Hall; adored grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of five. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Rocco RC Church. Interment followed at Maple Grove Cemetery.
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Anna Gioino
Anna Gioino of Glen Cove died on Jan. 17 at age 86. Beloved wife of Carmine; loving mother of Roseann (John Meehan), John (Jennifer) and Joseph; dear sister of Tony Antenucci; cherished grandmother of Melissa, Jonathan, Patrick and Caroline; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Gioino was a longtime member of the Sons of Italy. Gioino loved to cook, loved puzzles and was an avid reader. Visitation was held at the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Hyacinth RC Church.
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Georgene Grella
Georgene Grella of Glen Cove died on Jan. 21 at age 67. Survived by her Loving husband, son, and family. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Funeral Service was held at the Holy Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church. Interment was held at East Hillside Cemetery.
