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D eath N otices ------------- * --------- Mary arme Kemp, Babylon Village resident By Janine Logan Although Maryanne Kemp (nee Siconolfi) lived in Babylon Village for just four years, it did not take her long to fall in love with this quaint and welcoming community. She passed away September 17,2010, after a long illness and hospitalization. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she and her husband Nick and her mom Anne moved to Babylon to be closer to immediate family, especially her three young nephews whom she adored. Known for her cheerful demeanor and enormous kind spirit, Mrs. Kemp could never do enough tor her nephews and for anyone who crossed her path, whether neighbor, friend or family member. “She never had a bad word to say about anyone,” recalls her husband Nick. “She inspired affection and love in people.” M rs. Kemp worked for the New York City Office of the British Science Journal Nature, and that is where she met Nick, a native of England. He oversaw the department in which she worked and says Maryanne was one of the first people he met when he arrived in the United States in 1996. He was struck by her good nature. After sharing dozens of cab rides home to their separate residences in Brooklyn, Nick and Maryanne become very good friends. And much like a fairy tale, it wasn’t long after before they became romantically involved. “Maryanne never let anyone or anything hold her back,” said Nick. “She squeezed as much into life as she possibly could.” She had a list of what she wanted to .accomplish by age 40. One adventure was to take a helicopter ride; another was to visit; Graceland. Nick made sure she accomplished both, surprising her with a helicopter ride for her 38th birthday and a trip to Graceland for her 39th birthday. They married October 24, 1999 in Brooklyn and left for a honeymoon in England. There, they held a second wedding ceremony and celebration. Nursing a nasty-cough, Mrs. Kemp ended up in the emergency room after the party. She was diagnosed with pneumonia and to everyone’s surprise kidney failure. Doctors in the United States confirmed the grim news and placed Mrs. Kemp on dialysis and the kidney transplant waiting list. In 2002, her husband Nick donated one of his kidneys to his wife. Life certainly changed for his wife after this, recalls Nick, but her optimism, vitality, positive outlook never wavered - not even during the final nine months of her life that she spent in the hospital, often in the ICU and in tremendous pain. There, true to her loving nature, she befriended all the nurses, physicians and staff. On June 18 in her hospital room, they joined Maryanne’s family in celebrating Maryannes 50th birthday. One of her private duty nurses, Esrene, touchingly sang a spiritual song at Mrs. Kemp’s wake. Her soothing words reminded everyone that this angel is now home. “Live well, love much, laugh often,” this was Maryannes motto said Nick. “She definitely did that during her time with us.” She is survived by her husband Nick, her mother Anne, her brother Philip and his wife Irene, and her nephews Philip, Anthony and Nicholas, as well as cousins, aunts and other close relatives. Mrs. Kemp reposed at Chapey Funeral Home in West Islip. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery. February 4,2010, BEACON SHOPPER • 7C Bernice “Bessie” Deane, resident of Our Lady of Consolation, at 105 by Tiffany Elliott Longtime Massapequa homemaker Bernice “Bessie” Deane died Dec. 24, 2009 in West Islip. She was 105 years old and dedicated her life to caring for her home and family. Born in Flushing, Queens she had worked at New York Telephone while in her 20s. She spent her life caring for her family on Suffolk Road in the Nassau Shores area o f Massapequa, where she lived for more than 40 years. In 2000, she moved j to Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Care Center in West Islip. Mrs. Deane was a music lover who was active in the senior citizens club and loved to spend time with family and friends. She leaves behind her children, Eleanor Best and her husband Richard of Maine and Bernice Codella o f Massapequa. Her grandchildren, James E. Fowler, Richard Best, Kathleen Gillman, Helen Marie Graves, Catherine B. Ruwwe and Christine V. Cornish, and her great grandchildren, Patrick and William Fowler, Hannah and Benjamin Graves and James Everett Ruwwe also survive her. She was predeceased by her husband William in 1985, and her daughter Mary Elaine Cornish. Mrs. Deane reposed at the Massapequa Funeral Home, Massapequa Park, Dec. 28, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Dec. 29, 2009 at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Amityville. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Obituary notices areprinted without charge, as space permits. Family members and funeral directors may submit obituary notices to its a t 65 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, N Y 11702 or may call (631) 587-5612. We will also consider publishing dear black and white or color photographs with the articles. Photographs are kept on file a t our offices by date o f publication and\ may be picked up. , , Mitch Rothberg, of West Babylon, active in local politics by Tiffany Elliott Longtime Lindenhurst Village resident and Town of Babylon politician Mitchell “Mitch” B. Rothberg died fan. 10, 2010 in West Babylon. He was 93. A consummate politician, he made sure to ask and thank residents for their votes and sometimes even drove them to the polls, according to his family. “The fact that he was a Republican working with all Democrats shows how much he was liked,” said his son, Len. “He was a great guy...no one had a bad word to say M r . Rothberg was a Republican committeeman and former Trustee of the Village of. Lindenhurst. He served as the director of Finance for the Town of Babylon for many years and retired as Comptroller for the Town. He was a founding member of the Lindenhurst Kiwanis Club, was active in that organization for 60 years and lived on South Second Street in Lindenhurst for 45 years before moving to Curcio Court in West Babylon in 2005. He was born in Bayonne, New Jersey to Samuel and Lena Liebowitz and was raised there. He moved to Brooklyn when he was in high school. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in India. After graduating from St. Johns University, he founded and ran Allied Abstract Title Co. in Lindenhurst, before delving into politics, After retirement, he traveled the world with his wife. He was a rock collector and golfer who loved to be with his family. In addition to his son Len and his wife Kathy of Sayville, Mr. Rothberg leaWs behind his daughter, Ellen of West Hartford, Connecticut and his grandchildren and step grandchildren: Josh and Carolyn Rothberg, Anthony Lopez, Dionne Lutz and Mercedes and Karla Bohaty. His sisters-in-law, Nancy Saltzman and Sylvia Rothberg, and nieces and nephews also survive him. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Thelma (Futter), his parents and his siblings, Sidney Rothberg and Jessica Barr. Memorial Services were held at I.J. Morris, Dix Hills on Jan. 16, 2010 followed by interment at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Lindenhurst. Donations in Mr. Rothbergs name can be sent to United Jewish Appeal, 6900 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, New York 11791 or to the Lindenhurst Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. 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