Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Directors

In a time of need, it’s natural to trust in friends and neighbors for help and support. At Doyle B. Shaffer, we are your friends and neighbors, known and trusted by families who have lived here for generations. We are a family-owned funeral home, so we personally attend to all the arrangements for you so you can be ensured that your loved one is treated with respect and dignity.

We can show you how to celebrate the life that has been lived, memorial options, and help answer any questions. Our facility has been newly renovated and we welcome you to stop by anytime to tour it for yourself.

Whether you are preplanning or making final arrangements, with us you are treated like family. If you would like more information about our services, or if we can assist you in anyway, feel free to stop by


Our Obituaries

Joanne Nati

May 2, 1953 - January 11, 2010

Joanne Nati was a remarkable woman who gave so much to this world. She was the beloved daughter of Vincent & Mary Nati. She is survived by her sister - Carol Nati, a neice - Tiffany Hamlett, a nephew - Zachary Hamlett and numerous friends. Joanne's spirit was courageous, kind and generous. She had a strong loyalty to family and friends. She loved her cats and she was friendly to all. ...
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Anthony G Lucas

October 24, 1942 - January 3, 2010

Lucas, Anthony G. on January 3, 2010. Loving father of Danielle, Jennifer, Nicole and Anthony. Dear grandfather of Haley. Reposing at the Doyle B. Shaffer Inc. funeral home Little Neck Pkwy. at Northern Blvd., Little Neck, N.Y. on Thursday 2-5 & 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday 9:45 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church Bayside, N.Y. Interment Mt. St. Marys Cemetery Flushing, N.Y.
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Louis J. Rauchenberger, Jr.

April 16, 1930 - November 22, 2009

Rauchenberger, Louis J., passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife Elaine, and their six children Mary, Louis, Rich, John, Stephen and Catherine as well as ten beautiful grandchildren. Lou served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was the Treasurer of CBS when he retired after 35 years of service. Lou and Elaine had recently celebrated their fiftieth...
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Christine L. Gartner

November 12, 2009

Gartner, Christine L. on November 12, 2009. Loving mother of Sabrina and Amanda. Friends may visit at the family residence Saturday 6-8 PM. Memorial Services on Sunday 5 PM at the Community Church of Douglaston, Douglaston N.Y.
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Brian T. Finnegan

November 8, 2009

Finnegan, Brian T. on November 8, 2009. Beloved husband of Martina. Loving father of Brianna and Lea. Dear son of Daniel and Josephine. Cherished brother of Daniel (Marion), John (Monica), Donna Blanco (Dan) and Antoinette Rosengren (Eric). Also survived by 13 nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc. Funeral Home Little Neck Pkwy. at Northern Blvd. Little Neck, N.Y. on Sunday 2...
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Kathleen M. Beckett, Esq.

April 13, 1936 - September 5, 2009

Beckett, Kathleen M., Esq. on September 5, 2009. Professor of Law at Hofstra University Law School. Beloved mother of Thomas Jr. (Diane), William (Maureen) and John (Arlene). Grandmother to Catherine, Julia, Jamie, Courtney, Gary and Michael. She met the many challenges that life presented and overcame them all. She provided an example of integrity, courage and a Christian life. ...
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Robert E. Murphy

August 10, 2009

Murphy, Robert E. on August 10, 2009. Beloved husband of Maureen. Loving father of Jim (Maria) Murphy and Cathleen (Michael) Conlon. Cherished grandfather of Keelie, Ryan, Kate, Sean and Michael. Dear brother of James, Joseph, Mary, Joan and John. Reposing at Doyle B. Shaffer Inc. Funeral Home, Little Neck, NY on Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10:30am at St....
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Sean T. Ryan

August 4, 2009

Ryan, Sean T. of Douglaston, NY died suddenly in Nevada on August 4, 2009. Veteran of US Air Force. Beloved son of Thomas and Barbara. Dear brother of Terrence (Monica) and Gregory (Lisa). Loving father of Hiroshi. Also survived by his niece Elizabeth and nephews Terrence J. and Dylan. Reposing at Doyle B. Shaffer Inc. Funeral Home, Little Neck Pkwy. at Northern Blvd., Little Neck,...
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Vincent S. Bellomo

November 18, 1930 - July 23, 2009

Bellomo, Vincent S. on July 23, 2009 of Bayside, NY. Loving father of Vincent J. (Michele), Debra Bellomo, Jill Klein (Bob) and his daughter Kim whom he will be with in heaven. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Reposing at Doyle B. Shaffer Inc. Funera Home, Little Neck Pkwy. at Northern Blvd., Little Neck, NY on Friday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial...
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Philip B. Gannon

April 14, 1919 - June 28, 2009

Gannon, Philip B. of Hampton Bays, L.I., at 90 years of age died peacefully on June 28, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. He is the survived by children Philip, Michael (Lisa), Anne (Sue), and Susan. Also survived by grandchildren Anna and Andrew. Reposing at the Doyle B. Shaffer Inc. Funeral Home, Little Neck Parkway at Northern Blvd., Little Neck, NY on Thursday, 2-5 and 7...
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Iluminada Landa

November 29, 1921 - June 17, 2009

Landa, Iluminada on June 17 2009. Beloved wife of the late Jose. Loving mother of Joseph Landa and Mary Rego. Dear sister of Mari tort and Wilemena Kopsaftis. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Reposing at the Doyle B. Shaffer Inc. Funeral Home, Little Neck Parkway at Northern Blvd., Little Neck, New York on Friday 2-4 and 6-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10:30am at St. Sebastian...
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