Ronnie Dillon, beloved family matriarch and friend
by Tiffany Elliott
      Former longtime Massapequa resident and loving family matriarch Raphelina "Ronnie" Dillon died Feb. 18, 2008 in Ormond Beach, Florida. She was 88, and dedicated her life to caring for her family and home. "She was a friend to everyone she ever knew and was devoted to her family," said her daughte...
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Joseph Badamo: N. Massapequa Grand Knight
by Tiffany Elliott
      Longtime North Massapequa volunteer and retired U.S Customs Officer Joseph Badamo died Feb. 25, 2008. He was 84. "My husband was a very special, caring person who never had a bad word about anyone," said his wife of 58 years, Angelina.
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