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Michael V. Talbert, pastor and pillar of Wyandanch community, dies at 63

The youngest of 11 children, Talbert served as an adviser to President Bill Clinton and helped parishioners of all income levels achieve their dreams of homeownership. 

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Christopher Madden, vice president of Copiague school board, dies at 49

Christopher Madden was sick with the coronavirus and had been hospitalized since March 19 before he died, his wife said.

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Huntington Hospital nurse dies of coronavirus, hospital official says

"He had the most winning smile, which made him bigger than life," the hospital's chief nursing officer said of John Abruzzo.

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Isaac Graham, 67, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church of Harlem, dies

The Rev. Isaac Graham, who was a graduate of West Babylon Senior High School, died of the coronavirus, his wife said.

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Tigers Hall of Famer Al Kaline dies at 85

When Kaline hit .340 at age 20 in 1955, he became the youngest player to win the American League batting title, besting Ty Cobb by a day. The rightfielder was an 18-time All-Star and won 10 Gold...

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Gina Marie Dellosso, of West Islip, teacher and musician, dies at 35

She was the lead singer of the Christian music group, Crossing Jordan, which she formed with her two brothers more than 15 years ago. 

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Joseph Lewinger: Educator from Garden City South brought out the best in people

Lewinger, 42, was assistant principal at The Mary Louis Academy in Queens and was also a Franklin Square school board trustee.

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Joanne Zeeman: Loving mother and avid reader

The sister of Harold Breeker of Melville, she would take out five or more books at a time from her local library.

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Alan Finder: Former Newsday journalist was 'masterful' but humble

The reporter and editor spent most of his career at The New York Times, where he starred for the paper's Metro section for years.

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Edward and Joan Porco: Greenport couple shared 'such a unique love'

The Greenport couple, formerly of Montauk, died four days apart. Their connection was strong until the end.  

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Louis Gianusso: Manhasset resident, a top meat sales executive, insisted onÂ...

Even after retiring at 65, Gianusso took a job at the Waldbaum's deli counter until he was 80.

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Isaac Graham: Longtime pastor at Macedonia Baptist Church was a counselor to...

'He was very loving. It was in his DNA,' says his wife, Cheryl. 'There was never a day I didn't hear, "I love you." '  

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Robert Greenberger: Salesman and people person from Greenport had a 'wicked'...

He was married for nearly 64 years to Joan, whom he met on a blind date on a snowy night in 1954.  

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Gregory W. Carman, federal judge, congressman, Oyster Bay councilman, dies

Carman was appointed to the Oyster Bay Town Board in 1972 and served two terms before winning election to Long Island's 3rd Congressional District.

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Gerda Garbatzky: Escaped Austria during WWII, built a life in NYC and Huntington

She fled to England on the Kindertransport, a train organized by British Jews to bring Jewish children from Germany, Austria and Poland to live with foster families.

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Alice Soucek: Oakdale matriarch 'loved her country and loved her family'

The former physical therapist's assistant had a passion for motorcycles, knitting and crossword puzzles.

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Thomas 'Biju' David: MTA worker and devoted family man from East Meadow

The father of three was also a dedicated member of his church in Franklin Square.

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Former Rangers coach Tom Webster, 71, dies

Only behind the bench for 18 games in 1986-87 season before leaving club because of an inner-ear infection that left him unable to fly. Former player went on to coach the Los Angeles Kings.

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Christopher Madden: Board of Education vice president was committed to Copiague

He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club, created a neighborhood watch group and was vice president of the hamlet's youth league.

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Ali Guillermo: Selfless, compassionate nurse from East Patchogue loved to...

Colleagues said Guillermo often would ask them about their families, then always spoke adoringly of his children.

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