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James Drake Obituary

DRAKE - James W., of St. James, L.I., formerly of Southold, West Islip and Hicksville on October 20, 2008 with his beloved wife, Patsy, by his side. Loving father of Susan Hall (Roger) of Smithtown, NY, Donna Golden (Edwin) of Atlanta, GA, Teresa Moore (Thomas) of Lindenhurst, NY, Patricia Breen (George) of Floral Park, NY, James Drake (Janis) of Whippany, NJ, Anne Alesi (Sal) of Dunedin, FL, Joseph Drake (Narita) of Okinawa, Catherine Drake of Miramar, FL, Christine Drake of Miramar, FL. Proud veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. Cherished grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of seven. Friends may visit the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home 448 W. Main St. Babylon Village, L.I., on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass Friday 9:45am at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Babylon. Interment Long Island National Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 21, 2008.

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