William “Billy” Telford, a former chief of the Oceanside Fire Department, died on Dec. 27, as many mourned the loss of the longtime hero.
Telford joined the Oceanside Fire Department in 1964 …
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By Ben Strack
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1/11/17
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Raymond G. McCann, a former New York City firefighter and president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Nassau County Board, died on Dec. 11 following complications from a surgical procedure. He was …
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By Bridget Downes
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12/27/16
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Harry Scully, a former local lifeguard and village clerk, died on Dec. 13 at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside. He was 87.
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By Ben Strack
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12/20/16
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David Miljoner, a social justice activist who was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Oceanside, died in Seattle on Nov. 19 from lymphoma. He was 34.
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By Ben Strack
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11/29/16
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On Sept. 26 Elliott Winograd, a noted attorney, devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother died peacefully at his Rockville Centre home at the age of 77.
Winograd tried over 500 jury cases …
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10/26/16
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Deanna Rovner, former administrative director for Israel Bonds and the first female finance manger of a Cadillac Car Dealership, died on Sept. 1 from unexpected complications related to mitral valve …
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10/26/16
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Robert G. Becker died in his home on Sept. 30 after a long illness. He was 87. He was surrounded by his wife and family. Becker was the uncle of Village Trustee Hilary Becker and former Nassau …
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10/5/16
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The first female musician to join the Freeport Fire Department Band, Vilma deVroeg, died at home in North Merrick on Aug. 22. She was 82.
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By Stephany Reyes
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9/14/16
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Members of the Oceanside and East Rockaway fire departments, along with scores of friends, admirers and coworkers from around the area and beyond, are mourning the sudden death on Saturday of popular …
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By Mary Malloy and Barbara Rubin-Perry
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8/31/16
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The Forest City community in Wantagh is mourning longtime resident Rose D. Muraca, who died on June 28 — just 16 days before her 91st birthday.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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8/23/16
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