DEATH NOTICES

REV. JOHN D. O’HALLORAN died on Friday, July 1, at the age of 82. He was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn on Sept. 8, 1928, and graduated from Theological College Seminary, Garden City, in June 1962. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, O’Halloran served as the parish historian for four Louisiana parishes and later served as the official state historian of Louisiana. He would go on to serve as historian for the Long Island Communities of Island Park, Oyster Bay and Massapequa.

O’Halloran was president of numerous organizations and the founder of the Long Island Chapter of the Anglican Orthodox Fellowship; numerous honorary degrees were also bestowed on him by colleges in Europe and the U.S.

In the church, O’Halloran first served as a seminary assistant with Atonement Parish, Brooklyn, before moving on to St. Ann’s Parish in Brooklyn Heights, serving from 1962 through 1965. From there, he served at Holy Cross Parish from 1965 through 1991 before moving on to St. Paul’s Williamsburgh Church, where he would serve through the end of his life.

O’Halloran was also a member of various knights orders and social organizations, serving in the United Septs of Clan Fergail, Family Princely lineage, Chief of the Name (Don), Commandant Jacob Herrlinger Memorial Unit. He also served as a chaplain for the Sons of Union Veterans, 69th Regiment Memorial Association and the American Legion James L. Young Post. He was also a member and officer of the Antarctic and Arctic Explorers Associations.

O’Halloran is survived by his brother, George.

Funeral services were offered at St. Paul’s Church, Williamsburg and Cathedral of the Incarnation Episcopal Church, Garden City, followed by interment at All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village, under the direction of Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

+++ JANET C. KROUSLIS of Ridgewood died on Thursday, June 23, at the age of 71. She was the devoted mother and mother-in-law of Lori and Charlie Weiland, Lisa and Rick Veaz and Vicki and Jim Paper. She was also survived by her beloved granddaughters, Allison and Amy Weiland, as well as her great-granddaughter, Caitlin, and her companion of many years, Harry Monks. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Ridgewood, followed by interment at St. John Cemetery, Ridgewood.

+++ KATHRYN HEINS of Lynbrook, L.I., died on Monday, June 27, at the age of 102. A native of Ridgewood, she was the wife of the late George and fond aunt of Robert and Richard Sandstedt and numerous grand nieces. A private cremation was held under the direction of Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood.

+++ ANTHONY “TONY” IMPERATO died on Tuesday, July 5, at the age of 73. The founder of the Imperato Agency in Maspeth, he was the beloved husband of Minna, loving father of Lynne DeMattia, Anthony Imperato and Lisa Murillo and father-in-law of John, Jodi and Fabio. He was also the cherished grandfather of David, Stephen, Carissa and Anthony. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, July 9, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Adalbert Church, Elmhurst, followed by entombment at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

+++ GEETA DHANSUKH PATEL of Santa Cruz, Mumbai, India died on Wednesday, June 29, at the age of 59. A native of Unjha, Gujarat, India, she was the beloved wife of Dhansukh Patel. Services were offered at Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood, by Rev. Pervez Khokhar, followed by cremation in Dutta Mandir Cremation, Santa Cruz East, Mumbai, India.

+++ ANNE SOUCIE of Eastham, Mass. died on Friday, July 1, at the age of 88. A native of Brooklyn, she was the wife of the late Claude, devoted mother of Mary Ellen Waithe, Barbara Steakele, Francie Soucie, Jacqueline Soucie, Raymond Soucie, Richard Soucie and the late Martin Soucie. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, July 11, at 10:15 a.m. at St. Matthias Church, Ridgewood, followed by cremation at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, under the direction of Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave. Ridgewood.

+++ MARIA GUCU of Middle Village died on Wednesday, June 29, at the age of 83. A native of Nikolinc, Yugoslavia, she was the wife of the late Damian and devoted mother of Ida Liuba. She is also survived by one grandchild. Services were offered at Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave. Ridgewood, by Rev. Fr. Dimitri Musta, followed by interment at All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village.

+++ SADIE TANGREDI died on Wednesday, June 29, at the age of 87. She was the wife of the late Nicholas, loving mother of Robert Tangredi and mother-in-law of Connie. She was also a cherished aunt and great aunt to many. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Saturday, July 2, at St. Margaret Church, Middle Village, followed by entombment at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

+++ ROSA D’ERASMO died on Thursday, June 30, at the age of 51. She was the beloved brother of Frank D’Erasmo and daughter of the late Giuseppe and Ippolita. She was also a loving niece and cousin to many. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Saturday, July 2, at St. Adalbert Church, Elmhurst, followed by entombment at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

+++ HELENA LAMMER died on Thursday, June 30, at the age of 93. She was the wife of the late Haakon Lammer, loving mother of Viggo A. Lammer and a cherished aunt to many. She was also a former president of the St. Adalbert’s GoldenAge Society and a registered nurse at St. John’s Queens Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today, Thursday, July 7, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Adalbert Church, Elmhurst, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

+++ DANIEL TRIFU of Middle Village died on Wednesday, June 22, at the age of 32. He was the former husband of Snezana, devoted father of Maria Gelic and John Trifu and dear brother of Toma. Services were offered at Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood, followed by interment at All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village.

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