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Louise De Furia Obituary

De FURIA - Louise, of Woodmere, NY on August 18, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Otto Sr., predeceased by her son Joseph. Longtime resident of the Five Towns, Louise graduated Lawrence High School, class of 1944. Louise and Otto were proprietors of D & R Carting Inc. Louise was a member of the Daughters of Italy and together they were recipients of the UJA and United Way Humanitarian Awards. Louise was an avid bowler and enjoyed hosting 4th of July picnics at their home in Hewlett Bay Park. She is survived by her daughter, Sylviann Dudley and her husband Harry of Monroe Ct., her son Paul of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., his late wife Valerie, and son Otto Jr. and his wife Mary of Rockville Centre, NY. Louise was blessed with eight grand-children and six great-grand- children. Visitation Lawrence Funeral Chapel, 137 Lawrence Ave. Lawrence, NY Thursday, 4-8pm. Mass Friday 10am St. Joachim's RCC in Cedarhurst, NY. Interment Trinity Churchyard in Hewlett, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Louise's name to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 255 North Michigan Ave. Suite 1700, Chicago IL 60601.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 21, 2008.

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Mike Ambrose

April 23, 2021

Sent condolence earlier forgot my info

Melvin and Norman Stecher and Horowitz

August 28, 2008

Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz just learned of Louise's passing. She was truly a great lady, always with a smile and gracious to everyone. Our Foundation carries scholarships and awards in the names of Otto, Sr. and Joseph Michael. We will now add Louise's name to keep her memory alive within the many projects The Stecher and Horowitz Foundation peresents. Condolences to the entire family.

patricia mchugh

August 22, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss. Good lady. Loads of memories of the friendship she had with my mother Ginny McHugh. Hopefully they are bowling together again.

Your Massachusetts Family

August 21, 2008

You know all our thoughts and prayers are with you, Syl and Skoot, and the whole family. We love all of you with all our hearts!!

Al and Elisa Hinken

August 21, 2008

Our condolences to the DeFuria family. Al's parents and Louise/Otto go back a long way, to humble beginnings when Otto started out with a pick up truck. Joe was at our wedding 27 years ago. Al remembers Syl's 65 mustang. Al warmly remembers Valerie's sweetness.

Hugs from our family to yours,
Al and Elisa Hinken

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