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Betty R. Angstadt

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Betty R. Angstadt of Southold died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at San Simeon by the Sound in Greenport. She was 94 years old.Betty was born June 27, 1925, in Englewood, N.J., to Catherine (Mann) and Garrett Lydeker.

After high school, she went on to attend Monmouth Medical Center School of Nursing and attained her professional degree as a registered nurse. She remained in New Jersey working as a registered nurse until her retirement, eventually moving to Southold 15 years ago.

While in New Jersey, she was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Questers and Allaire State Park Historical Society. In Southold, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Southold.

Predeceased by her parents and her sister, Pat, she is survived by her children, Ryck Koke (Al) of Southold and Michael Angstadt (Debra) of Fort Meyers, Fla.; grandchildren Garrett Koke (Lauryn), Michael Koke (Jennifer), Tracey Koke Melvin (Chris) and Brian Angstadt (Jolan); 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The family has chosen to remember Betty’s life privately at this time. DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is serving the family.

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Eleanor Koroleski

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Eleanor Koroleski of Riverhead died at Westhampton Care Center Dec. 27. She was 91.

She was born Jan. 1, 1928, to Lenora and Joseph Gatz in Jamesport.

Ms. Koroleski graduated from Riverhead High School. She was a homemaker who also worked for New York Telephone in her younger years.

Her family said she enjoyed gardening and loved her church.

Ms. Koroleski was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, and her grandson Kyle. She is survived by her children, Debra (Steve) Martin of South Carolina, David and Douglas (Gail), both of Riverhead; her brother, George Gatz of Florida; grandchildren Eric, of Florida and Ashley (Sean) Belcher of Riverhead; and great-grandchildren, Briella and Tristan Belcher.

Visitors will be received Friday, Jan. 3, at 10 a.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead, followed by a service at 11 a.m. at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will take place at St. Isidore Cemetery.

This is a paid notice.

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In Memoriam: Remembering those we lost in 2019

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There are a couple of old sayings that sum up our feelings when important people in our lives pass away.

The ranks are thinning, you will hear, as well as that the cemeteries are filled with irreplaceable people. Both statements are true and untrue since every day people pick up a fallen standard. Even though we’re diminished by the deaths of those who have dedicated their unique lives to doing good, there are always others who are ready to replace them, even when we’re sometimes left with an emotional void that will never allow us to feel whole again.

A family mourns loved ones who are gone, and a community also can mourn the loss of people who thinned the ranks through their passing.

The following is a list of obituaries published by the News-Review for Riverhead area residents and public figures who died in 2019.

Click on the name of the deceased to read more about their life:

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Irene Aleksandrowicz

Richard Edward Allen

Robin Hopkins Amper

Betty R. Angstadt

Michael Anthony Annibell

Mary E. Antanaitis

Mercedes Antongeorgi

Harley Byron Arnold

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Steven Luther Bailey

Ann Louise (Jones) Bannon

Harold Bartlett

John Bartosiewicz

Diana Lee Bennett

Helen Berlin

Judith A. Blake

Kelley Marie Blanchard

Gary A. Bodenstein

Wladyslawa Bodzek

Charles Frazier Booth

Ruth Joy Borst

Lillian Botts

Marian E. Bowden

Julia V. Brancaccio

Dorothy Elizabeth Jackson Braunskill

Robert D. Brown

Sara E. Brown

Dorothy S. Brush

Charles Bugdin

Lottie Bullock

Daniel W. Byrne

C

Hilbert Camp

Charles J. Cardinal

Rita Carlson

Cecile M. Carpenter

Renee Ann Carragher-Phelps

Herbert A. Carson

Lorraine ‘Dayne’ Cassidy

Frank C. Ceckowski

Stephen E. Charkow

Dolores A. ‘Tootsie’ Chituk

Angel B. Chorno

Cynthia Church

Lynda L. Circo

Hurley B. Clinton

Anton Condzella

William D. ‘Chilly’ Conklin

Jacqueline M. Conway

Dorothy F. Costantini

Elizabeth V. Coughlan

Margaret Coutts

Susan L. Cox

Helen D. Cozine

Richard C. Creighton

Shirley Crocker

Patricia Nichols Curcuru

Zofia Czaplak

Mary Ellen Czelatka

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Georgianna V. Danowski

Daniel De Francisco

Andrew and Dawn Demchuk

Adolph ‘Sonny’ Densieski

Eleanor Lillian de Reeder

Michael ‘Mike’ J. Devine

David Howard Dingle

Frances C. DiVello

Charles Domitrz

Kathleen M. Donlin

Ronald Doroska

Whitney Dowdall

Denis Driscol

Lois L. Dunne

Rita A. Duva

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Rosemarie Jessen Earl

Josephine Ann Engelbosch

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Christine Fabricatore

Karen Amelia Fagan

Michelle L. Farruggia

Philip H. Fenderson

Shirley Ann Fenderson

Ady Fenton

Bruce E. Ferguson

Alice S. Fife

Paul Fizzuoglio Sr.

Flora Duerschmidt Flanagan

Jane (Worthington) Flatley

Arnold Flippen

Joy Flurry

Emil Fossa

Patricia Lillian McFarland Foster

Robert J. Fraser Jr.

Eva Fugosich

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Alice H. Galka

Mary Ann Galterio

Yolanda S. Garner

Nancy Gassert

Jeffrey Michael Geary

Edward J. ‘Chops’ Gevinski

Vincent Gianni

Angelo Giulietti

Barbara Anne Armstrong-Gleason

Vincent Golembeski

Jesse Robinson ‘Bobby’ Goodale III

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Gloria Hanson

Robert J. Hardman

Barbara A. Harkins

Martha L. Harris

Ned Harroun

John H. Harte

Bernard Arthur Heinisch

Hattie M. Henderson

Donald E. Henn

Pearl Herbert

Frank Hernandez Jr.

Brian T. Higgins

Cathryn Tolan Higgins

Carnal Hobson Sr.

Elizabeth Krajewski Hodukavich

Charles R. Hoeg

Marjorie K. Hoffman

Charles J. Hoffmann

Colette L. Holgerson

Gary R. Hotchkiss

Wendy B. Howell

Michael Hubbard

Jay ‘Lonnie’ Hulse III

Cecelia Smith Hunter

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Edward M. Iberger

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Gabriel ‘Pookie’ Jackson II

Charlotte E. Jacques

Leon J. Jasinski Sr.

Nancy G. Jayne

Frederick G. Johnson

Ernest ‘Toppy’ Jones

Vagerlean Jones

Helen F. Joseph 

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Anthony J. Kahn

Sarah E. Kasprzyk-Quick

Judith Ann Kayton

Stanley John Keeney

Elizabeth L. Keller

Calliope Kentrotas

Anelia ‘Nellie’ Kobylenski

Harriot E. Kollhopp

Eleanor Koroleski

Patricia E. Kren

Anders E. Kritsberg

Denise (Ridge) Krusell

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Joan Ann Lademann

Allen J. Lang

Mary Jane Powell Langhorn

Tonya Larkins

Evelyn Lee

Gilbert Levasseur

Wanda M. Lopienski

Charlotte B. Lorenz

Caroline Ostrander Loschen

Marjorie Reese Ludlow

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Frank W. Mackie

Andreas Emmanuel Markakis

Grace W. Mason

Betty L. (Strebel) McCabe

Mary H. McCabe

Maureen Anne McCarthy

James G. McCloskey

James J. McGuire

Margrit Carr McGuire

Linda L. McKay

Kathleen M. McKeon

Marilyn E. McNulty

Eileen Anne Methven

Walter P. Michalowski

Tyronsa L. Michaux

Edward S. Miezianka

Alelish Cori Mileski

Richard A. Miller

Kevin F. Monsell

Corinne L. Moore

George W. Moretti

Mirko A. Mrva

Harry V. Mugno

Harry V. Mugno

Janet A. Mulligan

Eve McDavid Mullins

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Richard E. Nedosik

Cynthia L. Nelson

Dolores Ann Neudeck

Dietlind ‘DeeDee’ Newcomb

Jan F. Niewadomski

Eleanor M. Niksa

John Norton

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Robert Obie Sr. 

June D. O’Hara

Tadeusz (Theodore) Okula

Marjorie Orlando

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Roy Cornell Pace

Barbara A. Palmer

Anthony Palumbo

Ralph Louis Panella

Gayle Elizabeth Patchell

Edmund W. Pelis

Robert F. Pelosi Jr.

Joyce Marie Pickett

Joseph Anthony Pierro

Richard F. Pierson

Mildred E. ‘Millie’ Pizzo

Helen Stapon Polak

Maureen Porter

Joseph A. ‘Joe’ Pottgen

Christopher D. Powell

Franco G. Purita

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Ethel May Quillin

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Mary Louise Rabe

Edna Ruth Rang

Doris Raynor-Hennessey

Robert C. Reeves Jr.

Dorothy Reinecke

Daniel G. Reiter

Michelina Ricciardi

John Benedict ‘Ben’ Roache III

Glen Robertson

Kenneth A. Rogers

Robert Rogers

Rose E. Rogers

George Roque

Salvatore Rosato

Robert J. Rosnack

McKinley Ross

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Edward A. Sadowski

Frances D. Sadowski

H. William ‘Bill’ Sawicki

Marilyn Grace Hoffmann Scheiner

Harry E. Schlachter

Robert C. Schoenhaar

Eleanor Regina Scholtz

John Malcolm Schriefer

Earl W. Seymore

Ernestine Seymore

Brian P. Simonsen

George Russell Simpson

Arnold H. Sims

Cynthia Slivonik

Helga M. Smith

James A. Smith Sr.

Joseph M. Smith

Vera C. Smith

William A. Smith

Samuel Clyde Smothers

Veronica M. ‘Roni’ Stankewicz

William R. Spence

Glen A. Staples

Joseph M. Stehle Jr.

Gregory A. Stelzer

Christine A. Stulsky

Jadwiga Suchta

Rosina Suglia

Jeanette E. Swotkewicz

Alexander J. Sydlowski Sr.

Joseph Szot Sr.

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Steve Tenedios

Alfred E. Tetrault III

Kelli Elizabeth Thompson

Carmela Barbara ‘Connie’ Toepfert

Peter A. Tollner

Lewis Stanley Tomaszewski

Mary E. Travers

Gregory Turchick

Jean Tuthill

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Linda D. Urig

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Thomas J. Vassallo

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Eleanor Ruth Walker

Richard F. Warner

Jane V. Waski-O’Leary

Gerald S. Wells

Kevin Wells

Henry F. Wernikowski

Emily A. Whitney

Deborah Williams

Helen Alice Wolanski

Albert M. Woolley

Rita L. (Kander) Wowak

William Joseph Wulforst

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Josephine Yakaboski

Cynthia ‘Aunt Sassy’ B. Yarborough

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Constance Rose Zahra

Barbara Ann Zaneski

Frank J. Zambriski

Robert V. Zeluff

Maria Zegray

Christopher G. Zimmermann

Peter B. Zuhoski Jr.

Editor’s Note: This list was compiled from obituaries submitted to the Riverhead News-Review by families of the deceased and area funeral homes. Obituaries not submitted to us for publication and news stories were not included.

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Lenard ‘Sonny’ H. Henderson

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Lenard ‘Sonny’ H. Henderson of Riverhead died at Peconic Bay Medical Center Dec. 29. He was 79.

He was born April 23, 1940, to Alma (Funn) and Landress Henderson in Greenport.

Mr. Henderson was employed as a driver for Henderson taxi.

He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Mattituck who enjoyed music. His family said he loved playing guitar in church and played in a band in his early years.

Mr. Henderson was predeceased by siblings Evelyn Logan, Lilian Montaque and Landress Henderson Jr. He is survived by his children Paulette Henderson of Virginia, Brenda Henderson of Riverhead and Serene Henderson of Mastic; Jimmy, Alma Wells and Caulie Robinson, all of Riverhead; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Visitors will be received Saturday, Jan. 4, at 10 a.m. at Unity Baptist Church in Mattituck where a service will take place at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Riverhead Cemetery.

McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead assisted the family.

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Arthur J. Breen

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Arthur J. Breen of Riverhead died at Peconic Bay Medical Center Jan. 1. He was 85.

He was born Feb. 4, 1924, to Anastasia and Arthur Breen in Brooklyn.

Mr. Breen graduated from high school and served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1960.

He made a career as a telephone technician with Verizon in Great Neck.

Mr. Breen was a member of Verizon New Vision Pioneers, Floral Park Exempt Fire Department and Riverhead Exempt Fire Department.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Helga (Dammer); his cherished sons Arthur (Jennifer) and Eric (Teresa); and grandchildren Annie, Klara, Evan and Merideth, who adored him.

Visitors will be received Saturday, Jan. 4, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral Mass will be held the following Friday, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m. at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead followed by interment at Calverton National Cemetery.

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Philomena ‘Minnie’ Patti

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Philomena “Minnie” Patti of Riverhead died Jan. 3, 2020.

She made a career as a home health aide.
Ms. Patti was predeceased by her husband, Christopher, in 2015. She is survived by her children Chris (Gina) Patti and Rosemary (Don) Grande; and six grandchildren.
Visitors will be received Monday, Jan. 6, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral Mass will Take place Tuesday, Jan. 7, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church followed by interment at Calverton National Cemetery.

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Robert M. Doremus

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Robert M. Doremus of Riverhead, N.Y., passed away peacefully at his home Jan. 4, 2020. He was 78 years old.

Robert served proudly as a combat engineer in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1965.

He was born and raised in the Bronx and moved to Long Island with his wife, Josephine, and daughter, Connie, in 1970. Once settled on Long Island, his son, Joseph, was born.

He worked for United Parcel Service for 30 years, retiring in 1995.

He was predeceased by his wife, Josephine, and is survived by his daughter, Constance (Dennis); son, Joseph (Christina); and four grandchildren, DJ (who he called Peanut), Christopher (who he called Slugger), Adriana (who he called Slim) and Robert (who he called Charlie Brown); many nieces and nephews; and his loyal, loving dog, Romeo.

Known affectionately as Pop by his grandchildren and Bobby by his friends, he enjoyed fishing, Frank Sinatra and the New York Yankees. Robert never hesitated to help a person, or animal, in need. He was a strong, compassionate man with a heart of gold who was there at a moment’s notice.

Visitation will take place Wednesday, Jan. 8, and Thursday, Jan. 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at McLaughlin-Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral Mass will be held Friday, Jan. 10, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead at 9:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

Donations in his memory can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

We love you with all our hearts.

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John F. Troyan Jr.

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On Jan. 3, 2020, John F. Troyan Jr. of Mattituck was called home to be with our Lord. He was 82 years old.

John was born on July 24, 1937, in Riverhead, N.Y., to Helen Wanda (Kolymago) and John F. Troyan Sr. of Aquebogue, N.Y.

He graduated from Riverhead High School in 1954.

John joined the United States Air Force. He received training in electronics, which led his 20-year career around the world and eventually being assigned to Scott AFB in Illinois. That led him to being on the team that built the C-5 Galaxy (largest cargo aircraft in the military). John retired with the rank of chief master sergeant. Settling down in Mattituck, John was a constant fixture on Love Lane in Mattituck, opening his business, Troyan Audio and Video repair.

He was a proud member of the Elks, Polish Hall, the American Legion, the VFW and Mattituck Fire Department.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Troyan, and siblings Cecilia Naugles and Thomas Troyan. He is survived by his two daughters, Teresa Porter (Troyan) of Mattituck and Mary Troyan of Riverhead; two granddaughters, Rebecca Porter of Hanover, Md., and Sara Porter (Davis Hay, fiancé) of Jacksonville, Fla.; and siblings Lucille Zuhoski, Theresa Kobylenski and Peter Troyan.

The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 9, from 3 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue, officiated by Father Stan Wadowski. Interment with U.S. Air Force Honors will follow at Calverton National Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest beside his loving wife, Elizabeth (Betty).

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Veterans Home, Muscular Dystrophy Association or IGHL (Independent Group Home Living). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

This is a paid notice.

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Nerieda Antonick

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Nerieda Antonick of Flanders died at home Jan. 3. She was 71.

She was born July 25, 1948, to Geneirosa and Anthony Brignoni in Moca, Puerto Rico.

Ms. Antonick is survived by her husband, David M. Antonick.

Visitors will be received Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead, where a service will take place at 7:30 p.m.

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Anthony (Tony) Grodski

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Anthony (Tony) Grodski Jr., a lifelong resident of Riverhead, N.Y., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at the age of 69.

He is survived by his wife/best friend of 40 plus years, Diane Grodski; his daughter, Michelle Grodski of Chenango Forks, N.Y.; his stepson, Trevor Agsteribbe of Hampton Bays; his three grandchildren, Anthony, Naython and Kaelyn of Chenango Forks; and his brother, Thomas (Tommy) Grodski. He was predeceased by his son, Nicholas Grodski, only seven short months ago.

Tony was the son of Anthony Grodski Sr. and Rose Grodski (née Weirtel).
He was raised on his family’s farm at the corner of Roanoke Avenue and Sound Avenue in Riverhead. He attended Mercy High School and was an avid bass player and drummer in several bands growing up, including “The Amalgamated Sound.”

Tony worked at the Riverhead News-Review with his good friend DJ Caulfield in the early ’70s where he became head pressman. In the mid-’70s he joined his father at DeLalio Sod Farms and even his brother Tommy joined them for a time. Tony would work there for over 30 years before his health forced him to stop working.

At home he remained an avid sports card and memorabilia collector, a passion he shared with his boy, Nick, both die-hard Yankee and wrestling fans. Unfortunately Nick passed on May 29, 2019, at the age of 30 and although Tony had medical issues, the loss of Nick quickly took its toll and he passed, peacefully in his sleep, on New Year’s Day 2020.

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Michael Francis Murphy

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Michael Francis Murphy died Jan. 6, 2020; he was 59 years old.

Born Feb. 15, 1960, at Southampton Hospital, raised in Mattituck; Michael and his family lived in Southold.

Michael married Rachel Levin 28 years ago. Graced by their children, Dan and Halle, they built a family filled with love, respect, adventure and hard work. With the addition of their faithful canine companions Rosa, Reo and later Charlestown, their family was complete.

A small business owner of Mur-Cor transport services who came to retirement earlier than expected after an accident, Michael continued a productive life in new ways. He had a variety of business interests and projects from real estate to rebuilding classic cars.

Over the years he also became an integral part of his wife’s business where he quite literally would act as “Chief Cook and Bottle Washer” when his own workday was done. Behind the stove, under the building, fixing the ice maker or preparing for a storm, Michael could, and did, do it all.

Doing it all included being a “Horse Show Parent” with his daughter Halle as she rode the show circuit, and more recently having the honor of being the first passenger on a flight piloted by his son Dan. Michael was so very proud of his children and loved nothing more than being in their company from the day they arrived. In the month before his unexpected death he was able to spend weeks at a time with his whole family and those they loved. His family completed him.

As a true North Forker Michael loved the water and was happiest captaining his boat on a beautiful day for a lunch run to Rick’s in Montauk or just a sunny ride to a swimming anchorage, with an expedition to Block Island for a weekend with friends being just about perfection.

Michael was generous with his time, he was kind to those in need in many quiet ways and he had his priorities in order. A man of strong opinions, he forged relationships with a true mosaic of people of all stripes and sorts. He was persistent, tenacious and funnier than most. He loved nothing better than a long con and often found the absurdity of everyday life a source of entertainment that sparked his wit. He had good friends everywhere with many of those friendships dating back to childhood.

When Michael had an accident four years ago that left him, for a time, fighting for his life back, the support from our community was a force of such good in the world it was inspiring and awesome. From every corner of his life people came to support him and his family and with that generosity paired up with his medical team and every one of his extended family he came back to us intact and filled with grace. We will be inspired by that miracle always.

The love of his life was his wife, Rachel. Together they faced and weathered every storm and forged a relationship that is an example to us all. Two independent people who found success in their own professions, who respected and supported each other in ways small and large in the daily minutiae and in the big events. They were an example of what a true partnership looked like.

In addition to his wife and children, Michael is survived by his siblings and their families; Liza Murphy, Cathleen Murphy, Barbara, Tom, Angela and Claire Smith, Mary, Tony, Maisie and Charley Claudio. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Betty Jane Murphy.

He is also survived by an extended family of cousins and friends that are siblings in fact.

He took such pleasure in watching the children of those he loved grow into happy adults who he always knew how best to encourage and to tease.

The family received friends Friday, Jan. 10, at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Funeral services were held Saturday morning, Jan. 11, at the funeral home.

Knowing first hand the power the devotion of an animal can bring to healing, the family asks that those who would like to support Paws of War, 127-6 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, NY 11767 or pawsofwar.org, make a donation in his name.

It is with abiding and eternal sorrow we say goodbye, it is with eternal and abiding joy we say how glad we were to walk with you and it is with eternal hope that we can learn from your example of a life well lived.

It was so much fun; we will miss you forever.

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John George Madsen

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John George Madsen of Southold died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. He was 81 years old.

John was born April 16, 1938, in Greenport, N.Y., to Ethel M. (Richards) and Ragnvald J. Madsen, where he was raised and later graduated from Greenport High School.

On Oct. 12, 1969, he married the love of his life, Gloria R. Kamps, in Southold and together they had one child.

He worked as a bus driver for Sunrise Bus Company, retiring in 1988.

He was an avid walker, a race car driver at Riverhead Raceway, a bowling league member and a 45-year member of the Masonic Lodge.

Predeceased by his wife, Gloria, he is survived by his daughter, Regina Cartselos (George) of Southold; grandsons Nikolas and Danny Cartselos; and sibling Jeanine Monsell.

The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold.

In lieu of flowers, donations to North Fork Animal Welfare League (NFAWL) would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Daria Blanche Okrasinski

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May 29, 1982 – Dec. 23, 2019


Daria Blanche Okrasinski of Westhampton Beach passed away Dec. 23, 2019, after a tragic accidental fall in her home. She was 37.

Daria was born on May 29, 1982, in Huntington, N.Y., but she spent most of her childhood in Southold, N.Y., where she graduated from high school in 2000.

After school, she stuck around town for a while and could often be found belting out a flawless rendition of Etta James’ “At Last” at the Whiskey Wind’s karaoke bar in Greenport.

A few of her favorite things were butterflies, her cats, Mister and Princessia (who miss her terribly), and the music of the Bee Gees. Sadly, she never fulfilled her lifelong dream of meeting her celebrity crush, Barry Gibb, who she affectionately referred to as “Lion’s Mane”

At work, Daria was focused on doing the absolute best job she could, gaining the admiration of her co-workers and customers alike. In 2017, she gave birth to her only daughter, who she named after herself. Dariana was her world — her little love “muffin,” self-proclaimed greatest accomplishment and now her legacy.

Dar was her daddy’s princess, but also strong as an ox, pushing through life’s constant battles with kindness and grace. Her beautiful soul always wanted to help others, even if it meant giving the very little she had to someone else in need. Her loved ones never doubted how much she cared for them because she made it more than clear how much she loved them and how important they were to her.

Daria’s incredible light shone into all of our lives. She will be remembered most for her sense of humor, sweet demeanor, angelic singing voice and enchanting “smize.” True to her Gemini sign, she charmed all that were fortunate to meet her. Always the one to make us laugh till we cried, and cried with us until we were laughing again. She was and will always be the only bee in our bonnet.

Daria was predeceased by her mother, Betty Torkelsen, and her favorite cat, Minaya. She is survived by her daughter, Dariana Dietz; fiancé, Kord Dietz; father, Stanley Okrasinski; sister, Keri Torkelsen; grandparents Lars and Astri Torkelsen; and her loving nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of Life memorial service was held at Mattituck Presbyterian Church Jan. 12, 2020. Donations can be made to her daughter Dariana’s college fund. Email korddietz@yahoo.com to make a contribution.

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George Edward Freeman

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George Edward Freeman of Riverhead departed this life Jan. 8, 2020, at Southside Hospital, Bay Shore, N.Y. He was 63 years old.

He was born Nov. 19, 1956, to Elijah and Josephine Freeman at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport, N.Y.

George received his formal education at Greenport public schools. He was a commercial fisherman, painter, chef and fish cutter for Robert T. Coopers.

George was a star basketball player. He enjoyed watching old black-and-white movies, as well as forensics. Everyone loved George’s cooking. If you wanted something special to eat, the key was to get “Bubbles” to ask him and you got it.

George was always willing to lend a helping hand. The one thing that George wanted as his lasting legacy is for all of his children to remain close.

Predeceased by his parents, Elijah and Josephine, and two children, Josephine and Corey, he leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Theresa Freeman; six daughters: Theresa (John) Blackshear, LaTonya Jackson, Charmaine Freeman, Ebony Freeman, Jasmine Freeman and Shannon Welch; four sons: James Lawrence, George Freeman Jr., Terrance Pope and Samuel Smith; 15 grandchildren; two sisters, Matilda Palmore and Mary Bennett; one brother, Frankie Freeman; two sisters-in-law, Mattie Parks and Kathleen Pendergrass; two brothers-in-law, Dwight Jackson and John Jackson; one aunt, Katie Gray; godchildren Cedric Davis and Ahkee Anderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Viewing services were held Monday morning, Jan. 13, at Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Greenport, followed by Homegoing services officiated by the Rev. Natalie Wimberly. Interment followed at Southold Presbyterian Cemetery.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold served the family.

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Robert L. Hollis

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Robert L. Hollis of Calverton died Jan. 14. He was 83.

He was born Jan. 6, 1937, to Grace (Sharpe) and William Hollis in Queens.

Mr. Hollis graduated from Bishop Laughlin High School and Cornell University.

He married his wife, Elizabeth (nee Bortugno) and served in the Army from 1959 to 1966.

Mr. Hollis made a career as a teacher at BOCES in Nassau County.

He was affiliated with Veterans Club at Windcrest East, South Bay Cruising Club and Oriental Yacht Club. He enjoyed sailing, cooking and traveling.

Mr. Hollis was predeceased by his brothers William, John and George. He is survived by his wife, who resides in Calverton; his daughters Karen Hobbs of Washington, Teresa Sajewski of Lloyd Harbor and Lisa Capone of Forest Hills; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitors will be received Monday, Jan. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A service will take place Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead followed by interment at Calverton National Cemetery.

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Robert Joseph Pekar

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Robert Joseph Pekar Sr., 82 of Bonita Springs, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at JoAnne’s House in Bonita Springs.

Robert was born Sept. 30, 1937, in Granville, N.Y., the son of Joseph and Anna (Gelesak )Pekar.

He resided in Calverton, N.Y., from 1967 until 2017, when he and his wife and moved to Bonita Springs.

Robert graduated from Granville High School in 1955, then joined the US Navy (1955-63) and was a submariner missile technician.

He married Patricia Skelly in 1963. After the Navy, he was employed by Grumman from 1963 until 1996, upon the closing of the Calverton plant and its relocation to Florida. Upon retirement from Grumman he became an active member of the town of Riverhead.

He was elected to the Riverhead Board of Education (1976-79) and served as its vice president board during that time. An avid reader and historian, he also enjoyed sailing, painting, carving decoys and taking long, adventurous walks with his loyal Digger. Robert was devoted husband, a fantastic father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his Loving wife, Patricia Pekar; four children, Robert Pekar Jr. of Mooresville, N.C., Jeannette Pekar of Hampton Bays, Andrea Pekar of West Babylon and Andrew Pekar of Lake Grove; as well as 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; siblings Joseph Pekar of Middle Granville, N.Y., Frank Pekar of Granville and Mary Firebaugh of West Sacramento, Calif. Robert was predeceased by his sister Joan Kranak of Michigan.

Interment will be at Calverton National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s name may be made to Kent Animal Shelter, 2259 River Road, Calverton, NY 11933 or JoAnne’s House at Hope Hospice, 27100 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135.

Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at ShikanyFuneralHome.com.

This is a paid notice.

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Lana Y. Randall

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Lana Y. Randall of Riverhead died Jan. 9 at Southside Hospital. She was 59.

She was born May 15, 1960, to Mattie (Person) and James Anderson.

Ms. Randall graduated from Riverhead High School in 1978, from SUNY/Oneonta in 1982 and earned a master’s degree from Dowling College.

She made a career as a teacher at Riverhead High School.

Ms. Randall’s family said she enjoyed singing, cooking, gardening, science fiction movies and reading.

Predeceased by her parents and stepmother, Jane P. Anderson, she is survived by siblings Melvin Parker of Texas, Jacqueline Anderson of Virginia, Derrick Parker of Riverhead and James Anderson III of Virginia.

Visitors were received Jan. 18 at Friendship Baptist Church in Riverhead, where a service also took place. Interment followed at Riverhead Cemetery.

McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead assisted the family.

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Rodney W. Trappen

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Rodney W. Trappen of Aquebogue died Jan. 20 at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Manhasset. He was 43.

Born Dec. 11, 1976, in Port Jefferson, he was the son of Ronald and Jutta (Pechmann) Trappen.

Mr. Trappen worked as a heavy machine operator for Local 138 of Farmingdale. His family said he enjoyed fishing, the beach and hanging out with friends.

He is survived by his father, who resides in Ronkonkoma; his mother, who resides in Florida; his siblings, Erika Trappen of Calverton, Cindi Trappen of Florida, Dennis Johansen of Virginia, Cassie Johansen of Florida, James Trappen of Miller Place and Laura Weyant Jensen of Hampton Bays.

Memorial visiting hours are planned for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. Cremation was private.

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Katherine ‘Kay’ Grathwohl Fisher

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Longtime Southold resident Katherine “Kay” Grathwohl Fisher died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at Peconic Landing in Greenport. She was 93 years old.

She was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Manati, Puerto Rico to Mildred (Perrine) and Donald Grathwohl and graduated from San Jorge Academy, Santurce, Puerto Rico in 1942.

She married George H. Fisher at the Presbyterian Church in Cutchogue on Sept. 8, 1951.

Kay worked in banking on Puerto Rico and, upon her family’s return to Long Island, at the North Fork Bank and Trust Company in Mattituck.

She was a member of the Southold United Methodist Church, the Griswold Terry Glover Post 803 – American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Predeceased by her husband on June 14, 2006, and her brother, Donald O. Grathwohl Jr. in 1986; Katherine is survived by her son, Don Fisher (Susan Krupski) of Southold; her daughter, Donna Lynn Ackroyd (Russell) of Southold; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Burial will be private at Cutchogue Cemetery with a celebration of life ceremony date to be announced for the summer of 2020.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southold Fire Department Rescue Squad or to the animal shelter of one’s choice.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is serving the family.

This is a paid notice.

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Troy Smolen

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Troy Smolen of Riverhead, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly Jan. 13, 2020, at the age of 52.

He leaves behind a daughter, Ashley Scanlon; mother, Sandra Austin; stepfather, Lyle Austin; father, Gerald Smolen; brother Jason Smolen (Sheri); sister, Jaime Longmaid (A.J.); brother Jonathan Austin (Megan); aunts; uncles; two nieces; two nephews; and cousins. 

He was predeceased by his grandparents Maian and John Hunter and Sophie and Eugene Smolen. 

Loved, remembered and held so dear. 

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