Robert J. Preziosi, of Bethpage, died unexpectedly at age 79 on Nov. 16, 2009. Retried after 40+ years with NY Telephone/Nynex. Korean War veteran. Husband of Kathleen. Father of Kathleen Gross (David), Robert (Linda), Thomas (Kay), John, and Christine Lynch (John). Grandfather of Jamie, Reed, Robert, Ariana, Morgan, Ryan, Cara, Courtney, Collin, Jenna, John, Megan and Danny. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held Nov. 20 at St. Martin of Tours RC Church with interment following at Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn. Donations in Robert’s name to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. would be appreciated.