Accomplished Lawyer, Former Oyster Bay Resident, Dies At 73

John Ritter, Jr., 73, formerly of Oyster Bay, died peacefully at his home on March 20, 2023. He was surrounded by his two children and their families.

John was born on April 12, 1949 in Hicksville. The second youngest of three children born to John and Anna May Ritter. He completed his undergraduate education at Columbia University and earned a Juris Doctorate from New York Law School in 1983. Upon graduation, John was admitted into the New York State Bar, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and the Second Circuit of the U.S. Court of

Appeals. He served as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney from 1983 to 1985. In 1985, John joined and eventually became a partner at Humes & Wagner in Locust Valley. He was a member of the Nassau County Bar Association serving on the Committees for Municipal Law and Environmental Law, and a member of the New York State Bar Association serving in the Municipal Law Section. His stellar legal career spanned 42 years, until retiring to North Carolina where he devoted himself to caring for his wife who suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease.

John “Beau” married Carolyn Zoller in

1980 and thereafter returned to Oyster Bay to raise their two children, Jon and Kathryn. He dedicated his life to his family and his community, having served on the Board of Trustees of the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum and as President at East Woods School when his children attended.

An avid boater, Beau enjoyed spending summers with his family and friends exploring new destinations along the eastern seaboard. He and Carolyn also spent years playing tennis at the Cove Neck Tennis Club and Cold Spring Harbor Beach Club, and SCUBA diving around the world.

John had the special ability to quickly turn strangers into friends, put those around him at ease, and turn a room of silence into a hall of laughter with his stories and commentary.

John was predeceased by his wife Carolyn who passed away in 2022. He is survived by his brother and sister, Richard and Joanne; his two children and their spouses, Jon and Tracy Ritter and Kathryn and Christopher Smith; and his two grandchildren, James and Caroline.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Carolyn’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/.

Obituaries Police Report

Teresa Colaciuri

Teresa Colaciuri of Glen Cove died on April 9, 2023 at age 89. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe; loving mother of Teresa Nella Sorace (Antonio) and Frank; dear sister of Antoinetta, Maria, Armando, the late Michele and the late Vincenzo; cherished grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 4; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Church of St. Rocco. Entombment followed at Holy Rood Cemetery.

Maria M. Biascoechea

Maria M. Biascoechea of Bayville died on April 8, 2023 at Age 80. Beloved wife of Pasquale; loving mother of Pasquale

Jr., Luis, Michael, Roberto, Maria, August and Ralph; dear sister of Rosita, Paquita and Lyko; cherished grandmother of 12; adored great-grandmother of Pasquale IV. Arrangements entrusted to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass will be held at a later date at St. Dominic Catholic Church.

Beverly Dolan

Beverly Dolan of Glenwood Landing died on April 5, 2023 at age 77. Beloved wife of the Late John E; loving mother of John M. and Denise; dear sister of Michael Cekala (Sophia), Joanie Bunt and the Late Anne Carlson; cherished grandmother of Kelly, Cassidy and the Late John Casey Dolan; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Service was held at St. Patrick RC Church. Internment was held at East Hillside Cemetery.

Susan Giovanniello

Susan Giovanniello of Glen Cove died on April 3, 2023 at age 19. Beloved daughter of Lou and Julie; loving sister of Jessica and Michael; special granddaughter of Anna Giovanniello and Vincenzo Viselli; dear niece of Lena, Emilio, Joanne and Umberto; also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral ceremony was held at St. Rocco RC Church. Entombment is at Holy Rood Cemetery.

Connie Moser

Connie Moser of Glen Cove died on April 2, 2023 at age 52. Beloved mother of Malcolm and Shabazz Davis; cerished grandmother of Samaya, Damien, Noryah and Mila; dear sister of James, Ann and Tania; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Connie loved to read, gardening and going to the beach. Arrangements entrusted to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Service and Interment are private.

Albert A. Gonzalez Sr. Albert A. Gonzalez Sr. formerly of Glen Cove died on March 28, 2023 at age 68. Husband of Eileen nee Sheehan; father of Albert A. Jr.(Emily) and Nicholas; brother of Michael McCauley(Nora), Margaret Winowsky(Mike) & Michelle; grandfather of Leah, Anna and Ruby; also survived by his godchildren, nieces and nephews. Albie worked at Thoro Exxon for many years. He was kind and compassionate, and took pleasure in the simple things. Service at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Interment private.

Dan McKillen

Dan McKillen of Bayville died on March 27, 2023 at age 71. Loving husband of Deborah; proud father of Daniel, Ryan and Timothy (Aisling); adored grandfather of Ronan; dear brother of Janice Ammann (Fred) and Brian; also survived by his nieces and nephews. Dan loved fishing, golf, horse racing, playing cards and most of all his family. Arrangements entrusted to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date

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