Former Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, A Leading Voice For Gun Control, Dies At 81

She spent nearly 20 years in Congress representing New York's 4th District.

Norma Gonsalves, Former Legislator, Teacher, Dies At 90

Gonsalves spent 19 years in the County Legislature, including serving as the Presiding Officer in 2011.

Mary Ita Dwyer, Former N. Hempstead Democratic Party Leader, Dies

The former East Williston teacher passed away on Oct. 19 at age 88, her family said, with a "list of life achievements too long to list."

Brian Dennehy, A Tony-Winning Actor And Chaminade Grad, Dies

Brian Dennehy starred in such films as "Cocoon," "First Blood," "Tommy Boy," and "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet."

Ex-FDA Head, Nassau Native Whose Work Led To Cloning, Dies

Nassau native and ex-FDA head Frank Young has died, according to a report. His scientific discoveries unlocked genetic cloning.

Rebecca 'Betty' Senia, Of Mineola, Dies

She was the beloved mother of three.

David J. Conklin, A US Army Veteran From Williston Park, Dies

Conklin was a veteran of the United States Army.

Judith E. DaVanzo, A Lifelong Mineola Resident, Dies At 66

DaVanzo was the Executive Assistant to the Director of Pediatrics at Queens Hospital.

Obituary: Chaminade Student Philip Porter Dies Suddenly At 18

Services will be held this week.

Former Nassau County Legislator John Ciotti Dies

BREAKING: The 16-year politician suffered a heart attack on Saturday. He was 66.

George Kennedy -- 'Cool Hand Luke,' 'Airport' Actor -- Dies At 91

George Kennedy graduated from Chaminade High School in 1943.

Dolphin Sighting Gets Town Constable Air Time on CBS

He tells us why so many mammals are visiting the Long Island Sound.

Joan Gay Kent, Former North Hempstead Historian, Dies

The long-time Port Washington resident held many leadership roles in local and town organizations.

Anthony J. 'Buddy' Falcone, Formerly of Albertson, Dies

The U.S. Army veteran was grandfather to 11, and great-grandfather to eight children.

Hon. John S. DaVanzo, Former Town Official, Dies

Rose Kirschenbaum, 92

Mineola resident passed away on Jan. 18, 2014.

Elizabeth Ann Printz Freeman, 56

Former Mineola resident passed away on Jan. 15, 2014.

Maryann G. Holzberger, 72

Mineola resident passed away on Nov. 28, 2013.

John F. Dimopoulos, 64

Mineola resident passed away on Dec. 1, 2013.

George Jacob Hack, 88, WWII Veteran

Former Mineola resident passed away on Dec. 1, 2013.

Joan Ann Suydam, 85, Legal Secretary

Former Mineola resident passed away on Nov. 22, 2013.

Charles “Bill” William Bartow, 88, WWII Veteran

Former Mineola resident passed away on Nov. 23, 2013.

Madeline McDermott, 99, Great Grandmother

Mineola resident passed away on Nov. 21, 2013.

Paula Hoffman, 64

Mineola resident passed away on Nov. 16, 2013.

Richard Allen Dillon Jr., 47, Teacher

Chaminade High School graduate passed away on Nov. 7, 2013.

Joseph Francis Fennelly, 87, Grandfather

Mineola resident passed away on Oct. 20, 2013.

Dorothy Fey, 86, Grandmother

Former Mineola resident passed away on Oct. 18, 2013.

James B. Dempsey, 61, Nassau Detective

Staple at Chaminade High School passed away on Sept. 22, 2013.

George E. Kelapire, 84, Grandfather

Mineola resident passed away on Oct. 10, 2013.

Vincent J. Keenan, 84, WWII Veteran

Chaminade High School graduate passed away on Oct. 3, 2013.

Eugenia F. Tencza, 97

Mineola resident passed away on Sept. 21, 2013.

Jane E. Jablon, 72, Grandmother

Former Mineola resident passed away on Sept. 27, 2013.

Joseph S. Zuchowski, 95, Army Veteran

Former Mineola resident passed away on Aug. 31, 2013.

Thomas A. Feeley Jr., 87, Navy Veteran

Mineola High School graduate passed away on Aug. 27, 2013.

Maj. Gen. Jay Grant Benton, 90

Former Mineola resident passed away on Aug. 31, 2013.

Robert P. Reardon, 71, Grandfather

Chaminade alumni passed away on Aug. 7, 2013.

Peter Petros Andromidas, 26

Former Mineola resident passed away on Aug. 18, 2013.

Charles Michael Eber, 58, Contractor

Former Mineola resident passed away on Aug. 3, 2013.

Frederick A. Pilkington, 90, Former Assistant Mineola High School Principal

Army WWII veteran passed away on July 16, 2013.

Bill Poss Sr., 92, Colonial Inn Owner

Former Mineola resident passed away on May 25, 2013.