Obituary: Thoroughbred Owner Herbert Schwartz Dead At 80

Thoroughbred owner Herbert T. Schwartz, who bred and owned two-time New York-bred champion filly Critical Eye, died Thursday of natural causes at his home in Woodmere, NY, said his son, trainer Scott Schwartz.

He was 80.

Obituary: Helen E. Kruger

Helen E. Kruger, of Greenport, NY, and originally of Floral Park, passed away on March 3, 2012. She was 94 years old and a resident of Peconic Landing retirement community for nearly 10 years. Prior to living in Greenport, Helen lived in Mattituck, NY, and was an active member of the Episcopal Church due to her appreciation of Father Jim, but Helen was a practicing Quaker most of her life.

Obituary: Rudolf H. Hertz

Rudolf H. Hertz, 94, of Floral Park, died on Dec. 23, 2011. Son of the late Paul and Helene Hertz. Husband of the late Margaret S. Hertz. Father of Michael F. Hertz (Ronnie L. Edelman) and Shelley Hertz Kempner (Robert A. Kempner). Grandfather of Rachel G. Hertz, Jonathan H. Hertz, Jeremy P. Kempner and Daniel J. Kempner. Arrangements under the direction of Riverside-Nassau North Chapels, Great Neck. Services will be performed Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA, and will be announced at a later date.

Obituary: Robert James Clemens

Robert James Clemens, 85, of Leesburg, FL, was born April 21, 1926 in Brooklyn, and died Oct. 17, 2011. He was a resident of Floral Park for more than 30 years.


Mr. Clemens was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard serving in WWII. He moved to Leesburg in 1996 from Floral Park, where he worked in transportation logistics for Texas Transport (3T’s), Conboy Trucking and Associated Transport. He served as a Republican Committee member for 19 years in Floral Park, was a member and former two-term Governor of the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City and member of the American Legion. He was active in the “Plantation at Leesburg” after retiring there and member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

Obituary - Frank J. Lasar

Frank J. Lasar, of Floral Park, died on April 1, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Margaret M. Loving father of Mary Lasar and Peggy Soviero. Cherished grandfather of four. Beloved great-grandfather of three. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Floral Park. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Victory RC Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Obituary - Edward P. Evans

Owner and breeder Edward P. Evans, who campaigned dozens of stakes winners in New York through the years, including 2010 Grade 1 Metropolitan Handicap and Grade 1 Woodward winner Quality Road, died Dec.31 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He was 68.

Obituary - Paul J. Muscarella

Elmont native and Garden City resident, Paul J. Muscarella, a respected local attorney, died Oct. 11, 2010 of a malignant brain tumor. He was 47.

Best defined by his love of family, community and tradition, Paul is survived by his wife, Lori, and their four children, Jenna 15, Natalie 14, Matthew 12 and Diana 8.

Obituary - Jesse Lehman

Jesse Lehman, a successful printer who took on a new career in his 50’s and served for nearly 20 years as a volunteer lawyer, died at his home in Floral Park on Sept. 16, 2010. He was 95.

Obituary - Rita E. Heller

Rita E. Heller (Vishner) passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2010. Together with Robert Heller, Rita has six children whom she was extremely proud of: Bobby and Pat, Lori and Jerry Sutherland, Ronnie and Heidi, Lynda and Eric Wagner, Michael and Diane, Randi and Ronny Caputo. Rita leaves behind fond memories to her 14 grandchildren: Thomas, Matthew, Alex, Brandon, Zack, Hollyann, Hailey, Samantha, Owen, Jake, Hannah, Emily, Mikey, and Jayme.

Obituary - William Bratton

William Bratton, of Floral Park, died on June 29, 2010. He was a veteran of WWII. Husband of the late Josephine. Father of Bonnie Jean Whalen, William Jr., Maryann, Kathleen and the late Patricia. Grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of three. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Floral Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held July 2 at Our Lady of Victory RC Church. Interment LI National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be sent to The Michelle Renee Bratton Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 30 Scott’s Corners Dr., Suite 202, Montgomery, NY 12549.