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Saturday, November 16, 2002 The Journal News Rockland www.thejournalnews.com Photos by Vincent Journal News The Nutcracker The Hudson Valley Children's Museum opens its Nutcracker exhibit to the public today at the Nanuet Mall. Among the displays are the Nutcracker ornament set, above, and a Nutcracker, right. Below. Two-year-old Dominick Colavito of Stony Point gets an early look at the new Nutcracker exhibit yesterday with board members from the museum. OBITUARY Longtime pharmacist George McManus dies Drug store founder, past leader of Nyack senior club was 89 John Kryger The Journal News NYACK A funeral Mass was offered yesterday 1 for longtime pharmacist George A.

McManus of South Nyack. Prude McManus, Pharmaceutical who Society organized of Rock- the land, died in Nyack Hospital on Tuesday. He was 89. McManus opened the McManus Pharmacy on Main Street in 1946 and ran it for more than 40 years. The store still carries his name.

"They don't make them like him any more," said Keith Taylor, who was born and raised in Nyack and knew McManus for many years. "He was a very giving person who helped a lot of people in town who couldn't afford it," Taylor said. "He could care less if you had a dollar or a million dollars. He was a very generous and caring person." In a 1993 Journal News interview, McManus recalled his store and one of its celebrity customers. "I was very active in those days.

I formed the first Pharmaceutical Society in Rockland," McManus said. "When they had the polio drive, I represented the pharmacists in the McManus said he remembered when the late actress Helen Hayes MacArthur would come into the store. "She was a very down-to-earth person," he said. "You would never know she was a celebrity. She would come in occasionally to pick up off-the-street items." McManus was president of the county pharmaceutical society for three years and later became very active in the Nyack Senior Citizen Club, serving as its president.

It was the biggest of seven in Orangetown when he stepped down from the presidency in 1980, having 400 members. He gave up the position at age 80, saying i it was time for a younger senior to take over. McManus was an avid bowler and sponsored many bowling teams through his store. He enjoyed boating and was a member of the Tarrytown Boat Club for many years. For more than 50 years, he was a member of the Nyack Volunteer Fire Department, serving in Jackson Hose Company 3.

He was also a member of the Nyack Lions Club and Haverstraw Elks Lodge 877 in Haverstraw. He was a devoted Yankees fan. McManus was born Feb. 15, 1913, in Orangeburg to Matthew and Ella Haley McManus. He graduated from the old Haverstraw High School, where he served as student council president and was active in sports.

He received a degree in 1946 from the Columbia University School of Pharmacy. McManus is survived by his wife, Constance, his daughter, Lynn Luberger, two granddaughters and two great A Mass of Christian burial was offered yesterday at St. John the Baptist Church in Piermont. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nyack. Arrangements were by the Hannemann Funeral Home in Nyack.

Reach John Kryger at or 845-578-2461. Mitzvah Day helps support safehouses for Israeli children a Ramapo High School Key Club carnival will be used to put a guard Teens encouraged to do good deeds, in an after-school program in Israel to ensure the children's safeacts of kindness ty from terrorist bombings, Izen said. In another, children will conNancy Cacioppo duct a walk-a-thon at Eugene Levy The Journal News Park in Ramapo to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The About 700 Jewish youth will teens will collect toiletries for the perform 59 community service Rockland Family Shelter and projects to benefit organizations at clothing for an Israeli orphanage. home and abroad from 10 a.m.

to "Whether they are raising monnoon tomorrow during the coun- ey for projects in Israel or perty's third annual Mitzvah Day. forming acts of kindness here, The participants will deliver they are meeting others' needs candy baskets to nursing homes, and learning the importance of hospitals and social service agen- giving back and helping others," cies; help out with meal programs Izen said. "It's essential for our and soup kitchens; run collection children to learn the essence of drives for local shelters and Israeli what's good in the world." orphanages; clean up the environ- After they complete their projment; and raise money for chari- ects, the teens will participate in table organizations and the Israel the "We Are One" Hanukkah fesEmergency Fund through walk-a- tival in support of Israel, taking thons and sports games. place from 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.

at Coordinator Cathie Izen of the the Rockland Community College Jewish Community Center said Field House, 145 College Road, the Mitzvah teens brainstormed Ramapo. ideas for the countywide event. For further information, call over the past six months. Cathie Izen at the Jewish businesses are donating munity Center 845-362-4400, their services so the kids can raise Ext. 103.

money for safehouses for all children in Israel who are at risk and Reach Nancy Cacioppo at need a safe place to go," Izen said. or In one instance, proceeds from 845-578-2439. For more BLOOMING GROVE Hamilton, Robert E. 90, of Blooming Grove, NY on November 15, 2002. Arrangements by David T.

Ferguson Funeral Home, Washingtonville, NY 10992 (845) 496-9106. www.davidtfergusonfh.com CONGERS Carlin, Betty T. of Winchester, VA, formerly of Congers. Died November 10, 2002 at age 75. GARNERVILLE Michelitch, Robert Thomas, Sr.

of Garnerville. Arrangements by Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service, Stony Point, (845) 786-3500 HAVERSTRAW Rossi, Richard 72, of Hudson, FL. Died on November 14, 2002. Arrangements by T.J.

McGowan Sons, Garnerville (845) 429-6665. POMONA Facon, Jane 99 of Pomona, died November 14, 2002. Arrangements by George M. Holt Funeral Home, Haverstraw (845) 429-2159. SPARKILL McPartlin, Francis DEATH NOTICES Valley Suite Winchester, VA 22601.

of Sparkill. Died November 14, 2002. Arrangements by Moritz Funeral Home, Tappan (845) 359-0890. SPRING VALLEY Bergman, Herman of Spring Valley. Died November 13, 2002.

Arrangements by Hellman Memorial Chapel, Briarcliff Manor. (914) 762-5501 SUFFERN Yurcik, John M. 68, of Suffern, died November 14, 2002. Arrangements by Wanamaker Carlough, Suffern (845) 357-0423. OBITUARIES CARLIN, BETTY T.

Betty T. Carlin, 75, of Winchester, VA, died Sunday, November 10, 2002 in Winchester Medical Center. Mrs. Carlin was born August 8, 1927 in Cumberland, MD, the daughter of William and Virginia Taylor Thomas. She worked in the Administrative Department of the FBI and retired after six years.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and former President of the St. Paul's Altar and Rosary Society in Congers, NY. She was a graduate and Valedictorian of Capon Bridge High School. She had earned a four- year scholarship to West Virginia University, from which she graduated. She married Leo F.

Carlin on June 4, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY. Surviving with her husband are two sons: Michael Carlin of Augusta, WV and Steve Carlin of Livingston Manor, NY; a sister, Ann Taylor of Slanesville, WV; a brother Robert Thomas of Shawneeland, WV; nine grandchildren and 10 great-granchildren. The Funeral was Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Kelly officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2654 OBITUARY DIRECTORY BLOOMING GROVE Hamilton, Robert E. CONGERS Carlin, Betty T. GARNERVILLE Michelitch, Robert Thomas, HAVERSTRAW Rossi, Richard POMONA Facon, Jane SPARKILL McPartlin, Francis SPRING VALLEY Bergman, Herman SUFFERN Yurcik, John M. information call (914) 694-5147. TheJournalNews.com FACON, JANE Jane Facon, age 99, of Pomona, NY, died peacefully November 14, 2002, one day before her 100th birthday, with her favorite granddaughter Jane Kessler by her side.

She was born in Manhattan to James and Julia Hogan Agar on November 15, 1902. She is predeceased by her husband George Facon in 1974, and her daughter Julia "Jewel" Turner in 1978. Jane is survived by her son George Facon of Hudson, Florida and daughter Ann Kessler of Sloatsburg, NY; seven grandchildren: Robert Turner, Jane William and George Kessler, Gregg, Scott and Todd Facon and five great grandchildren: Gregg Facon, Logan, Ann Julia, Ashley Rose, and Zachary Kessler. Also, sister Dorothy Agar and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 17, 2002 from 2.

4 PM at the George M. Holt Funeral Home, 50 New Main Haverstraw, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 18th, 10 AM, at St. Peter's Church, 115 Broadway, Haverstraw NY. Burial will follow at the George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus, New Jersey.

GEORGE M. HOLT FUNERAL HOME, INC. 50 New Main Street, Haverstraw (845) 429-2159 HAMILTON, ROBERT E. Robert E. Hamilton, a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley, passed away Friday, November 15, 2002 at The Cornwall Hospital.

He was 90. The son of William and Clara Potts Hamilton, he was born January 19, 1912, in New Hempstead, NY. He was the beloved husband of the late Elaine Demarest Hamilton, who died in 1987. An apple famer until the 1950's, Bob retired from Lederle Laboratories in Pearl River, NY in 1974. For many years Bob and Elaine enjoyed their shared interest in antiques, traveling around the Northeast buying and selling, while making many friends.

He was a 70-year member of the Hillcrest Fire Company in Spring Valley, NY. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. Bob is survived by his son Robert P. Hamilton and his wife Linda of Blooming Grove, NY; daughter Andrea Hamburger and husband Michael of Cornwall-on-Hudson; daughter Jill Hamilton of Gardiner, NY; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held on November 30, 2002 at 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Moffat Library, 6 West Main Washingtonville, NY 10992 or The Cornwall Hospital, 19 Laurel Avenue, Cornwall, NY 12518. For further information and to sign the Guest Register Book, please go to www.davidtfergusonfh. com. MC PARTLIN, FRANCIS Francis McPartlin, of Sparkill, NY, died peacefully with his family at his side on November 14, 2002. He was formerly from Elmhurst, Queens.

He was born on February 12, 1921 in Ireland. Francis was a carpenter at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, nee Cawley; his children, Dr. John McPartlin and Rosemarie Stage; and his grandchildren: Michelle, Tara, Laura and Danny Morrissey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 AM at St.

Catharine's Church in Blauvelt, with interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Queens. Visiting hours will be today, 7-9 PM and Sunday, 2- 4 and 7-9 PM at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956. MORITZ FUNERAL HOME 98 Route 303 South, Tappan (845) 359-0890 Amodio's Flowers Flowers have a special way of reflecting sincere feelings of sympathy. 914-949-3922 Serving Westchester for over 65 years Open 7 Days Deliveries Excellent Service Professional Staff 1160 Mamaroneck Ave.

White Plains Obituaries are available Search by name or date MICHELITCH, ROBERT THOMAS, SR. Robert Thomas Michelitch, born to Pauline Kikel and Frank Michelitch on January 19, 1936. He is survived by his wife Maureen, sons Robert, Jr. and wife Carolyn of W. Haverstraw, Kenneth and wife Annette of Middletown, grandchildren Nicole, Ashley, Robert, Matthew and Kevin, sister Anne Fratello of Nanuet, numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by brothers John, Frank, Rudolph and sisters Margaret, Pauline and Dorothy. He is a retired Teamster for Locals 445 and 550 and maintenance mechanic for He i is an ex-chief of the David B. Roche Fire Company, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Haverstraw Little League. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10:15 am at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, NY.

Visiting at Higgins Funeral Home, Stony Point, NY on Saturday and Sunday from 2- 4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum New City, NY 10956. MICHAEL J. HIGGINS FUNERAL SERVICE Route 9W, Stony Point (845) 786-3500 Honored Provider ROSSI, RICHARD Richard Rossi of Hudson, Florida, died on November 14, 2002. He was 72.

Born on July 25, 1930 in Bronx, NY to Louis and Anna Wegman Rossi. Richard was 'a Funeral Director for over 30 years in Rockland County. He was a Life Member of the Elks Club, Haverstraw and a Volunteer Firefighter with General Warren Emergency Company Haverstraw, Sons of Erin, Hudson, Florida and St. Michael's Church Hudson, FL He is survived by his devoted wife Margaret, his four loving children, ten loving stepchildren, 12 dear grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. The family will be present to re ceive friends on Sunday November 17,2002 and Monday November 18, 2002.

From 24 and 7-9 PM at TJ. McGowan Sons, 71 North Central Hwy, Garnerville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday November 19, 2002 at 10:00 AM at St. Peters Church. Burial to follow in St.

Anthony's Cemetery. TJ. MCGOWAN SONS 71 N. Central Hwy Garnerville, NY 10923 (845) 429-6665 IN MEMORIAM GLOVER, MILLIE M. 3rd Anniversary March 3, 1930 Nov.

16, 1999 God saw you were getting tired, A cure was not to be. He put His arms around you And whispered: "Come to me." With tearful eyes and aching hearts, We watched you fade away. Although we loved you deeply, We could not make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating, Your hard-working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

We love you and miss you. Stan, Stan Jr. Sharon, Mark Janice and Eric Dana online at MIELE, WILLIAM JR. Happy Birthday, Dad. We miss you more and more each day.

Your light will always shine bright in our hearts. You are and always will be our hero. Go softly among the Angels and may God hold you in the palm of His hand. We love you always. Love, Laurie, Mommy and Your Family SPECIAL NOTICES PRAYER TO BLESSED VIRGIN Never known to fail.

Oh most Beautiful Flower of -Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein You are my. Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech You from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand Your power.

Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee. Holy Mary, I place this cause in Your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. PRAYER TO SAINT CLARE Pray nine Hail Mary's for nine days and ask for three miracles.

Publish this on the 9th day and even if you do not believe, the miracles will happen. J.D. PRAYER TO SAINT CLARE Pray nine Hail Mary's for nine days and ask for three miracles. Publish this on the 9th day and even if you do not believe, the miracles will happen. S.R.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, You who make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrongs that are done to me. And You who are in all instances in my life with me. in this short dialogue, want to thank You for everything. and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You, no matter how great the material desire may be.

I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank you for Your love towards me and Your loved ones. Amen. R.S. CARD OF THANKS CONTICELLI, MATTHEW Paul, Robert, Paul Conticelli and their family, wish to thank everyone for their prayers and kindness, at a very hard time in their lives.

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