Old Brookville Resident Meets The Pope

Jennifer Corr

jcorr@antonmediagroup.com

In January, Richard Bellofatto of Old Brookville met Pope Francis at The Vatican.

Bellofatto is a life insurance and financial security consultant, and he has an office in Roslyn.

The way he met Pope Francis, according to Bellofatto’s father Anthony, was from a Jewish friend, who supports an organization in Israel that works to maintain rela-

Nancy DeLucia

Nancy DeLucia of Glen Cove died on Feb. 14, 2023 at the age 85. Mother of Joanna (Robert Alexander) and the late Peter. Adored Grandmother of Nicole Alexander. Sister of Ralph Vetrino (Sandy) & Vincetta Graziose (Ronnie). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. A private visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Roger F. Herr

Roger F. Herr of Glen Cove died on Feb. 14, 2023 at age 74. Husband of Nubia; father of Giselle Malenchek & Rachel Malenchek; brother of Evelyn tions with other religions. Part of their work is going to The Vatican periodically. When the organization was set to go in January, a member got sick, so there was an open spot available, which was offered to Bellofatto.

Bellofatto enjoyed meeting Pope Francis. With Argentina, where Pope Francis is from, winning The World Cup, Bellofatto joked that the Pope must’ve prayed for the Argentinian team. Pope Francis laughed and said it wouldn’t be fair to give Argentina an advantage. Pope Francis was also curious about Bellofatto’s education, which consisted of St. Mary’s in Manhasset, Georgetown University and Fordham University. Pope Francis said he was happy he got a Catholic education.

Obituaries

Herr Anderson (Judd P.); Uncle of Christina Menchini (Zack) and Clare Anderson (Jay DeRose); Great Uncle of Freddy, Hugo & Radley. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Memorial Service was held at a later date. Interment private. Donations may be made to als-ny.org.

Elaine S. Taylor

Elaine S. Taylor of Bayville died on Feb. 7, 2023 at age 80. Beloved wife of the late Ernest; loving mother of Robert (Joan), Kevin (Virginia) and Kimarie Herlich (Edward); proud grandmother of five. Dear sister of Patricia Friel, Joanne Romalewski and Willettt Russell Jr. Arrangements entrusted to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Funeral Mass was held at St. Gertrude RC Church. Interment followed at Bayville Cemetery.

Thadeus Rydzewski

Thadeus Rydzewski of Locust Valley died on