Published 06/26/02

Plattsburgh — Thomas W. "Tommy" Millea, 21, of Macomb Street, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2002, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington, Vt., surrounded by family, friends and medical personnel who became his friends.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Dec. 3, 1980, the son of Thomas P. and Marjorie (Long) Millea.

Tommy was a graduate of Peru Central School, class of 2000. He played football on several championship teams at Peru and was named to the New York State All State Team for the 1999 season.

He was also an artist enjoying pencil drawing. He enjoyed being out of doors, mountain climbing and loved animals.

Tommy is survived by his father, Thomas P. Millea and Carole Howard of Morrisonville; his mother, Marjorie Long Millea and Ray Heatherton of Plattsburgh; two brothers, Michael Millea of Burlington, Vt., and Bryan Millea of Burlington, Vt.; a sister, Suzanne Millea of Wilmington, N.C.; his paternal grandfather, James Millea of Hartwick, N.Y.; his maternal grandfather, Herbert Long and his wife Dorothy of Daytona Beach, Fla.; many aunts, uncles, cousins; extended family members, Amanda Howard of Hartford, Conn., Kristen Howard of Morrisonville, Kealy Howard of Morrisonville, Kate Heatherton of Plattsburgh and Emily Heatherton of Peru.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 12:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church. Interment will follow in St. James Minor Cemetery in Cadyville along side his maternal grandmother, Mae B. (Preston) Long.

Friends wishing may make donations in his memory to The Traumatic Brain Injury Foundation or to a Scholarship in his name to be established at Peru Central School.

Schuyler Falls — Charles K. Covel, 67, of the Peasleeville Road, Schuyler Falls, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Plattsburgh April 27, 1935, the son of Floyd and Chestine (Doty) Covel.

Mr. Covel married the former Kathleen Gonya, May 1, 1998, in Schuyler Falls.

He was employed at Plattsburgh Grocery for a time, worked at Peru Central School as a custodian, and delivered the Press - Republican Newspaper for 20 years.

He enjoyed singing, karaoke, especially Yellow Submarine. He also enjoyed fishing, family gatherings, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Covel of Schuyler Falls; four daughters, Linda Covel and companion, Danny Fogarty of Plattsburgh, Karen Geddes and companion, Eugene Laware of Morrisonville, Nancy Lucia and companion, Louie Mary of Beekmantown and Sandra Covel of Plattsburgh; one step son, Kevin Rivers of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Ruth Lucia of Warrensburg; two brothers, Francis Covel of Tennessee and Robert Covel of Plattsburgh; seven grandchildren, Amy, Billy, Jason, Kevin, Betty Sue, Steven, and Jamie; two step-grandchildren, Shiana and Jennifer; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Betty Covel; a son, Kenneth Covel; and his twin sister, Catherine Tracy.

At Mr. Covel’s request, his body will be donated to the Albany Medical College. A memorial mass will be celebrated Monday, June 24, 2002, at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru, with Rev. Vicente Jazmines, pastor, celebrating.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Intensive Care Unit at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru.

Westport — Michael M. Farnsworth, 66, of the Lake Shore Road, Westport, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, at his home under the care of his family and High Peaks Hospice.

He was born in Montclair, N.J., Aug. 17, 1935, the son of Robert and Sigrid (Maijstrom) Farnsworth.

Michael graduated from Westport Central School and Middlebury College.

He married the former Ruth Ellenwood, Oct. 2, 1965, in Westport.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Farnsworth of Westport; two daughters, LouAnn Marshall of Kennett Square, Pa., and Wendy Meguid of New York; four grandchildren; one brother, Dr. Peter Farnsworth of North Salem; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, July 21, 2002, at 1 p.m. at the Hillside Cemetery in Westport, with Mr. Jamie Paul Clark, presiding.

Donations in his memory may be made to High Peaks Hospice or the Westport Fire Department.

Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Westport.

Blacksburg, Virginia — Silvia B. Caceci aged 84, died June 20, 2002 in Blacksburg, Va.

Silvia was born March 1, 1918, the daughter of Realino and Carolina Buonocore and grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y.

In 1935 she met her husband, and they were married on Oct. 20, 1940. For the rest of their lives she was not only an exemplary wife and mother, but his true help mate, assistant and advisor in all aspects of life.

During nearly 40 years of active medical practice in the Kingsbridge - Riverdale neighborhood of New York City she was office manager, bookkeeper, receptionist and medical assistant, in addition to raising her children and maintaining the home.

It is impossible to comprehend how many lives this vibrant and beautiful woman touched and affected during her time on Earth. She outlived her parents and all of her numerous siblings, and for her children provided a link to their own ancestry. As a mother she not only provided guidance and comfort to her children, but included within her sheltering personality anyone who needed the boundless love she had to give. Her life was an affirmation not only of virtue, but of her strength of character, resilience, adaptability, and her refusal to admit defeat even in the most adverse of circumstances. All who knew her recognized immediately that she was someone special, and that no challenge was too great for her to deal with. At the end, when her body grew too weak to contain the strong spirit within, she accepted death without fear, leaving her family and friends with assurance of her acceptance by God and with memories which will never die.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Thomas G. Caceci of Blacksburg; her daughters, Leticia Caceci of White Plains, Va., Catherine C. Burke of Ray Brook, N.Y., and Gina Caceci Gallagher of Falls Church, Va.; and by her sons, Thomas Caceci of Blacksburg, and Michael Caceci of Pittsford, N.Y.; plus five grandchildren, Catherine Burke-Plumadore of Hillsborough, N.C., Thomas W. Burke of Ray Brook, William T. Gallagher of Falls Church, Va., and Caroline and Camille Lee Caceci of Pittsford; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at the McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg.

In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations to the Warm Hearth Foundation of Blacksburg or the Carilion Hospice of the New River Valley.

Hague — Maureen Adele Garrison, 76, formerly of Lake Shore Drive in Hague, died June 19, 2002, in Red Bank, N.J.

She was born on Dec. 2, 1925, the daughter of Norman H. and Theresa (Barry) White.

Mrs. Garrison devoted her life to rearing three adopted children plus she volunteered her time regularly at the St. Agnes Parish in Atlantic Highlands, N.J., and the Church of Blessed Sacrament in Hague.

She is survived one daughter and her husband, Patricia and Dr. Richard Walker of Melbourne, Fla.; two sons and daughter-in-laws, William and Kim Garrison of Eatontown, N.J. and Michael and Kim Garrison of Fair Haven, N.J.; and five grandchildren, Dana Logan, Kerri Logan, William Garrison, Sarah Garrison and Emily Garrison.

Besides her parents she is predeceased by her husband of 46 years, William S. Garrison.

At Mrs. Garrison’s request there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2002, at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Hague, the Rev. George Fleming, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot in the Valley View Cemetery in Ticonderoga.

In lieu of flowers and donations, the family suggest memorials to the Hague Fire Department.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Connery & Gunning Funeral Home in Ticonderoga.

ROBERT SENEY, 26, of Morrisonville died Thursday, June 20, 2002, as the result of a motorcycle accident

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Jane Boswell, 84, of Ianelli Avenue in Plattsburgh, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington, Vt.

Calling hours will be Saturday, June 22, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, June 24, 2002, at 9 a.m. from St. Mary’s of the Lake Church on Cumberland Head. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

GRACE SIMON, 68, of Village Lane, Ticonderoga, N.Y., died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, Vt.

She was born on Nov. 24, 1933, at Norfolk, N.Y., the daughter of George and Elizabeth Simon.

A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, June 25, 2002, 11 a.m. at the Harland Funeral Home, Port Henry. Calling hours will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

FRANCIS N. CHARBONNEAU, 79, of NYS Rt. 9N Town of Crown Point, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at The Moses Ludington - Nursing Home, Ticonderoga, N.Y.

He was born on Jan. 30, 1923, at Cohoes, N.Y., the son of Nelson and Eva (LaComb) Charbonneau. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, June 23, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home, Port Henry.