August 28, 1916- July 9, 2014 Loving wife of the late Dr John N. Edson. Beloved mother of Joanne N. Rhodes (David), of North Carolina, and John R. Edson (Ann Marie), of Massachusetts. Predeceased by her loving son-in-law, Barclay Blayman. Cherished grandmother of Sarah Blayman, Tim Blayman (Jane), Megan Grandin (Philip), and John Matthew Edson, as well as several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Following graduation from The Long Island College School of Nursing in 1938, Fran worked at LICH, where she met her husband, John, whom she married in 1941. After the birth of her children, Fran devoted time to working closely with her husband, and numerous community and LICH organizations and activities. She was a member for many years of The Guild of Long Island College Hospital, and held the offices of President and Treasurer. Other memberships included

Loving wife of Dr. Robert Bruce Alperin. Cherished mother of Marissa Alperin Lowe and David Alperin. Adored grandmother of Diego, Sebi and Carmen Lowe. Beloved daughter of Emma Sullivan and the late F.X. Sullivan. Caring sister of Maureen Sapega and the late Raymond C. Sullivan; aunt to Lauren, Susan, Christina and Xavier and beloved cousin to Maria and Josefa Fernandez. Visiting Tuesday, June 24, 2014, from 2pm – 9pm at Scotto Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at 10AM – St. Charles Borromeo R.C. Church, 31 Sidney Place, Brooklyn. Entombment to follow at The Evergreens Cemetery, Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Young Survival Coalition at Youngsurvival.org (Phone: 877-972-1011) are appreciated by the family.

Visiting Thursday and Friday, June 19 – 20, 2014, from 2-5 and 7-9 at Scotto Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, June 21, 2014, at 9:30AM – Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen RC Church, 125 Summit Street, Brooklyn. Burial to follow at Green-Wood Cemetery.

Beloved husband of Maria. Visiting, Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 from 2-5 and 7-9 at Scotto Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, June 18th, 2014 at 11AM – Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen Church, 125 Summit Street, Brooklyn. Burial to follow at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn

Beloved father of Roberta, Marco and father-in-law of Anthony Ambrosino. Adored grandfather of Martina. Devoted brother of Rosa, Angelo and Giovanni. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, June 7th, 2014 at 1PM, Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen RC Church, 125 Summit Street, Brooklyn. Burial to follow in Naples, Italy. In lieu of flowers the family kindly request donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital profile number 36120752.