Matteo J. Gaudioso

the surly bonds of earth,

danced the skies

on silvered wings;

sunward I climbed

the high untrespassed

sanity of space,

put out my hand

and touched the face of God,

and trusted inhis promise

of eternal life.

And so, I bid farewell

on my final flight.

Arrangements under the direction of Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, Hicksville, NY.