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Marie Zafonte Obituary

ZAFONTE-Marie Borgia of Bethpage, NY on the 21st of February, 2006, in her 71st year after a long illness. Born February 4, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to her late parents, Florence and Anthony Borgia. Registered Nurse and retired Director of Nursing at various health related facilities. Beloved wife of the late Albert Zafonte, Sr., and devoted mother of Albert Zafonte, Jr. (with his wife Kathleen Gauer), Andrea Zafonte, and Lisa Zafonte Maffei (with her husband John Maffei). Loving sister of Lauretta Borgia Licandro and the late Frank Borgia. Adored Nonna of Alexandria and Gabrielle Zafonte, Lindsey and Taylor Rudtner, Justine and Jillian Maffei, and Dana, Jonathan and Elena Licandro. She will be truly be missed and forever in our hearts. Reposing Thursday 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM at the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Inc., 385 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, February 24, 2006, 10:45 AM at St. Killian RC Church, 485 Conklin Street (Route 24), Farmingdale, NY. Interment to follow at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, NY.

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Published by Newsday from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2006.

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Lisa Zafonte Maffei

April 23, 2006

Dear Mom,

Your love, support and guidance will always be remembered and stored in our hearts forever. We miss you and Dad very much. We continue to share with our children the memories and traditions of our family to keep you present in our daily lives.

Love, Lisa

Peggy Lacey

February 23, 2006

Dear Marie,

To the friendship we cherished

throughout the passing years

bringing joy and sweet laughter

and just a few tears

and though space now divides us

and keeps us apart

I hardly need tell you

you are close in our hearts.

For we will always remember

with gratitude plus

the importance of friendships,

Dear memories of us.



Love, Dolores, Carolyn & Peggy

Christy Smith, RN-Retired

February 22, 2006

A tireless and dedicated nurse.

Loretta Kearney

February 22, 2006

My Dear Marie:

So many years have passed since we walked up those steps of Shevlin Hall. Now you have walked the greatest steps, that to meet the Lord. May you find peace with your husband Al and your parents. You will be missed at the reunion; we know you will be there in spirit and we will pray for you.

In love and friendship,

Loretta Daum Kearney

St. Mary's Class of 1956

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