Phyllis Alperin Pearlman Kandell of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and formerly of Remsenburg, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2020. She was 92 years old.

Phyllis was one of a kind. She was known by family members as Mom, Bop, Ima and, most endearingly, as Phy Phy, to all those who loved her.

Phyllis was married on Nov. 19, 1950, to Wallace Kandell, who passed away Oct. 22, 2001, and is survived by her three loving sons, David Kandell (Jill) of Quogue, N.Y., Robert Kandell (Mary Anne) of East Quogue, N.Y., and Adam Kandell (Wendy) of Freehold, N.J. Family was paramount to Phyllis, who treated all of her “daughters-in-love,” as she called them, as if they were her own. Phyllis is also survived by six grandchildren, whom she loved unconditionally. She had a special place in her huge, loving heart for each and every one of them: Joshua Kandell, Gregory Kandell, Aimee Kandell, Jacqui Kandell, Samantha Kandell and Jonathan Kandell. 

Phyllis was unbelievably well rounded, and traveled the world with Wally to places like The Great Wall of China, the Egyptian pyramids and the African safari lands. She was knowledgeable about the cultures and lifestyles of many places worldwide, and with that knowledge she was a historian of immense aptitude. Thus her ability to do the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle in record time, in pen no less, she was so sure of her answers. She was a voracious reader and loved to challenge the kids and grandkids with games of Scrabble and Boggle. In her later years, she kept herself preoccupied with her games of solitaire.

Phyllis accomplished so much and touched so many lives in her 92 years. She was an artistic marvel, mastering watercolor and oil painting, sketching, ceramics and calligraphy. Her unique design was chosen by Central Suffolk Hospital (now Peconic Bay Medical Center) as their official logo, and she was honored to paint a long-lasting mural on the wall of the pediatric ward, which uplifted the young patients being treated there. A vast number of her paintings now hang on her family’s walls as a tribute to her talent and everlasting memory.

Philanthropic beyond words, Phyllis served as a pink lady volunteer at Central Suffolk Hospital and was an original founder of the Eastern Long Island Chapter of Hadassah, now known as Pioneer Chapter of Hadassah, in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. She remained a lifetime member. She was also a contributing writer for the Hampton Chronicle (now Southampton Press) newspaper.

Phyllis had a passion for food as well. She dined in some of the most exotic countries and restaurants of the world. She was best known for making her signature stuffed cabbage and original cucumber salad and those close to her raved of her penchant for dark chocolate. Sometimes, she would eat a chocolate dessert … before eating her dinner. She always ingratiated herself to others by wanting to know about their lives and loved ones. Having grown up in the midst of the Great Depression, she had deep-seated feelings for those less fortunate and was very giving to all.

At many special family celebrations over the years, Phyllis was always given the floor to dance solo to Old Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra, singing “New York, New York.” Of course, she unabashedly floated around the dance floor in one of her notable silk scarves, perfectly put together with her signature red lipstick. Priceless!

Phyllis loved to tell the story of the time that she went to see her beloved Brooklyn Dodgers, on Oct. 5, 1941, and witnessed the infamous Game 4, when Brooklyn was one strike away from evening the World Series with the New York Yankees. With two outs, Dodger catcher Mickey Owen dropped a third strike, allowing the Yankees to rally and win the game and eventually the Series. Phyllis told everyone for years afterwards that she cried all the way home from Ebbets Field. Now it is our turn to shed a tear for Phyllis, but more importantly, to celebrate a life lived to the fullest which touched so many.

Predeceasing Phyllis was her husband of 50 years, Wally, and her daughter-in-love Doreen Lapidus Kandell.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Hadassah.org with a reference to Pioneer Chapter in memory of Phyllis Kandell.

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Riverhead resident Gerard A. Brockhoff died Jan. 6, 2021, at Stony Brook University Hospital. He was 77.

Mr. Brockhoff was born June 11, 1943, in Queens to Vincent and Mary (Higgins) Brockhoff. He worked as a machinist for Long Island Rail Road’s Hillside Facility in Hollis.

He is survived by his wife, Carol (née Thone); his son, Christopher (Tracy); his daughter, Patricia (Stephen) Hobin; five grandchildren; and one brother. 

Funeral arrangements were handled by Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the funeral home. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead.

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Raistlin Raven Ruther, 18, of Riverhead, N.Y., died Jan. 2, 2021, in the Peconic Bay. 

Raistlin was born Aug. 15, 2002, in Southampton, N.Y., to Laura Schwarz and Brock Ruther.

He attended Riverhead High School and graduated in 2020. He enjoyed being a member of ROTC and attended BOCES for carpentry.

Raistlin loved being on the waters of the Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound with his kayak, named The Bay Dream. He enjoyed boxing, nutrition, hiking in the woods and along the beaches, sharing photos and videos of our beautiful area and being with family. Gentle and loving, he was very motivational and kind to others, and was a beloved joy to his many family and friends who loved him. 

He is survived by his mother, Laura Schwarz Gandara; two younger brothers, Jason and Ocean Gandara; two older sisters, Ashley and Abigail Ruther; grandparents Michael and Barbara Schwarz; grandparents Joan Nockelin and Ronald Ruther; and aunts, uncles and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Brock Ruther, and great-grandparents Rose and Thomas Vassallo. 

In honor of Raistlin’s beautiful spirit to be kind and helpful, the family asks that you live with kindness and generosity in your hearts; do beach cleanups and help keep our local beaches and waters healthy; and if you see someone who needs help, please help them. Donations may be made in his name to local food banks and community organizations helping others. Raistlin would want us to pay it forward and live life to the fullest. 

Arrangements were held with Alexander-Rothwell Funeral Home. 

The family thanks the Riverhead Police Department, all East End police and fire departments, U.S. Coast Guard and Alexander-Rothwell Funeral Home.

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Riverhead resident Teresa Lul died Jan. 10, 2021, at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. She was 83.

Ms. Lul was born Oct. 1, 1937, in Poland. She worked in housekeeping at Peconic Bay Medical Center. She was a member of St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead, where she sang in the choir. Family said she enjoyed cooking and was known for helping family members when they arrived here from Poland.

She is survived by her husband, Antoni; her sons, Andrew, Thomas and Jerry, all of Riverhead; her brother Daniel Gutowski; her sisters Marisa Godlewska and Regina Koziol; and one grandchild.

The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 16, at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will follow at noon at St. Isidore R.C. Church. Interment will take place at St. Isidore Cemetery in Riverhead.

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Shirley J. Elliston died Jan. 10, 2021, at her Riverhead home. She was 74.

Born Dec. 31, 1946, in Southampton, she was the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Smith) Oliver. 

Ms. Elliston worked as an accountant at Seafield Center in Westhampton. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary Post 2476 in Riverhead, the Riverhead Elks Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star and the Riverhead Republican committee. She enjoyed crafts, embroidery and crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren, according to family.

Her husband, James, predeceased her in 2016. She is survived by her children, Tammy Robinkoff of Riverhead, Craig Camerer of Connecticut, Wade Camerer of Florida and Jerry Elliston of Colorado; her siblings, Donald Oliver Sr., Suzanne Lynch, Fred Oliver, Harry Oliver, Steven Oliver, Richard Oliver, Daniel Oliver and Tracy Moore; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at the funeral home, followed by interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice.

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Former Riverhead resident Agnes E. Parrish died Jan. 6, 2021, at her Bellport home. She was 90.

She was born July 26, 1930, in Port Jefferson. She was employed as a domestic worker in the Hamptons.

Predeceased by her husband, Jeffrey, in 2016, Ms. Parrish is survived by her children, Virginia Peele of North Carolina, Jeff Parrish Jr. of North Carolina, Marcella Monroe of Mastic, Ruth Parrish of Riverhead, Irene Barkley of Bellport and Rodney Parrish of North Carolina; her sister, Virginia Brown; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Interment will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Riverhead Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead.

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Allan passed peacefully into the Lord’s hands on Jan. 5, 2020. 

Born to George and Lizbeth Dickerson in Southold, N.Y., he lived and was schooled there in his early years. His family moved to Mattituck, where he finished out his schooling, excelling academically and athletically. It was there that he met the love of his life, Charlotte. After Allan enlisted and served in the Army during the Korean War, they were married in June of 1955 at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. 

Allan presided over the Roy Reeve Insurance Agency from 1974 to 1994. He also served on the board of directors for Southold Savings Bank and North Fork Bank until it was bought out by Capital One. A 63-year member of Mattituck Fire Department, he served as a firefighter, chief, EMT, AEMT and fire district treasurer. 

He was a proud, active parishioner and trustee to his beloved Sacred Heart Parish and Our Lady of Good Counsel Church as well as a founding member of Sacred Heart School; a longtime member and former president of North Fork Country Club; and a member of the Knights of Columbus Marian Council, American Legion, North Fork Preserve and Marratooka Club. 

After their wedding, Allan and Charlotte lived life to the fullest, participating in Broadway musical productions at Mattituck High School with their friends; family camping trips all over the Northeast; hunting and fishing with his family and many friends. 

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; three sons, Bruce (Katie), Jim (Carol), Tom (Cathie), and a daughter, Patti Homan (Ken); his grandchildren, Nicholas, Julianne, Kyle, Betsy, Kelsey, Brianne, Cody, Jennifer, Rachel, Callie, Graham, Jackie and Joe; and he was great-grandfather to six. He was a dear friend and “Uncle Tuffy” to many more. He was predeceased by his four siblings, Hank, Rod, Phil and Edith Charkow. 

Keeping everyone’s health and safety in mind, the family chose to remember Tuffy’s life privately. Msgr. Joe Staudt conducted a prayer service with the family this past weekend at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home. The family is planning to hold a public service and celebration of life this spring or summer, when it is safe to do so. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to Sacred Heart Parish in support of maintenance issues at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, P.O. Box 926, Cut­ch­ogue, NY 11935 or American Legion Boys’ State Department of New York in memory of Allan Dickerson, c/o Griswold-Terry-Glover Post 803 American Legion, P.O. Box 591, Southold, NY 11971 would be greatly appreciated. 

The family would like to express their grateful appreciation for the outpouring of love and kindness from friends and the community during this difficult time.

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John C. Conway of Riverhead died Jan. 8, 2021. He was 56.

He was born Nov. 18, 1964, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to William and Patricia (Nash) Conway.

He graduated from Westhampton Beach High School and served in the U.S. Marines from 1982 to 1984.

Mr. Conway worked in construction as a framer. Family said he was an artist who enjoyed drawing and painting and was a friend to everyone.

Mr. Conway is survived by his daughter, Britiane Johnson (Kevin) of Riverhead; his mother, Patricia, of South Carolina; his siblings, Steven, of Spring Valley, N.Y., Michelle Wright of South Carolina, Kyle and Lincoln, of Middletown, N.Y., Bryan and London Linton of Brooklyn, Jacquel Ward of New Jersey, Crystal and Joy Ward of Brooklyn and André Conway of Brooklyn; and two grandchildren, Kevin Johnson Jr. and Kamya J. Johnson.

Cremation was private. McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead assisted the family.

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Former Riverhead resident Joseph C. Brynda died Jan. 9, 2021, in Indiana, where he resided. He was 68.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead, followed by interment at St. John’s Cemetery.

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Riverhead resident Barbara S. Zybowski died Jan. 13, 2021, at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. She was 96.

Born June 9, 1924, in New Jersey, she was the daughter of Charles and Barbara (Kopicy) Marek.

She worked as a riveter for Republic Aviation in Farmingdale.

Her husband, Adam, died in 1993. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara A. Zybowski.

Interment will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale. Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead is assisting the family.

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Gary Lee Stoner, a 60-year resident of Riverhead, died Dec. 20, 2020, at the his home. He was 77.

Mr. Stoner was born Jan. 10, 1943, to Alfred and Deloris (Braght) Stoner. He graduated from Northeastern High School in Manchester, Pa., and served with the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965. 

He worked for the Brookhaven National Laboratory highway department in Upton. Mr. Stoner belonged to the Riverhead Fire Department fire patrol and enjoyed fishing and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Joan (née Walters); his daughter, Bonnie Becker (Peter); his sons, David and Gary James (Kelly); his brother, Brian (Michelle); his sister, Janey Forry; and grandchildren, Ryan, Drew, Kylie, Christian, Charis and Brooke. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers-in-law, James, Richard and Glen.

A private service took place Jan. 5 at Calverton National Cemetery. McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead assisted the family.

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Richard Edward Campbell, 83, of Edenton, N.C., died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton.

Mr. Campbell was born in Greenport, N.Y., on July 18, 1937, and was one of six children born to Hugh Thomas and Phoebe Elizabeth Petersen Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Roberts Campbell; his siblings, Hugh, Lillian, Margaret, Joyce and Bobby; and his son’s long-time companion, Sandy Haile.

A retired conductor with Long Island Rail Road, he had served for six years in the United States Air Force. His love of country, and pride of service, led him to be a member of American Legion Post 40, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 40, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. His faith in God led him to worship at Cape Colony Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Susan Littlefield Campbell; three daughters, Cathie Campbell of Pasadena, Md., Diane Jelonek (Gene) of East Amherst, N.Y., and Beth White (Ray Jr.) of Edenton; and a son, Richard Campbell II of Riverhead, N.Y. Also surviving is Sue’s son, Charles Mench (Elizabeth) of Fayetteville. Together Richard and Sue shared 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A graveside memorial service took place Jan.15 at Beaver Hill Cemetery in Edenton. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Cape Colony Church of Christ, P.O. Box 431, Edenton, NC 27932.

Miller Funeral Home & Crematory in Edenton is assisting the family; online condolences may be made by visiting millerfhc.com.

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Longtime Southold resident Anne “Nancy” Putnam Pettit, formerly of Huntington, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. She was 92 1/2 years old.

She was born July 8, 1928, in Chatham, N.J., to Florence (Benfield) and Edwin Putnam. One of four children, she would go on to graduate from Chatham High School.

In 1950, Nancy married the love of her life, Robert Halsey Pettit, in Chatham and together they had four children.

She was a stay-at-home mother and loved spending time with her family. She volunteered at San Simeon by the Sound Nursing Home and Eastern Long Island Hospital. She was a member of the North Fork Chorale and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Greenport, where she was a part of the Altar Guild.

In recent years, Nancy was lovingly cared for by her grandson Nicholas Schoch, with the assistance of caretaker Jocelyn Quarty.

Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Robert, in 2015 and siblings Edwin Putnam Jr., Florence Putnam and Elizabeth Putnam Von Seggern. She is survived by her children, Robert Halsey Pettit Jr., Cynthia Pettit Schoch Van Voris, James Corwin Pettit and David Howell Pettit; grandchildren Daniel, Alexander and Amelia Pettit, Nicholas and Edward Schoch, Steven, Gregory and Michael Pettit, and Annie, Conor and Trevor Pettit; and nephew Dwight M. Pettit III and his wife, Jeanne, of Florida.

A private family service will be held at the Southold Presbyterian Cemetery, with the Rev. Roger Joslin officiating. DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is serving the family.

Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978-7048.

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Riverhead resident LaKeisha E. Brown died Jan. 15, 2021, at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. She was 39.

Ms. Brown was born May 3, 1981, in Southampton to Ralph and Robin (Robinson) Brown. She was a child care worker at Dory’s Day Care in Flanders.

She is survived by her daughter, Kayla; her parents; her sister, Brenda Brown; and her grandparents Eugene and Mary Robinson, all of Riverhead.

A memorial service and celebration of Ms. Brown’s life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Riverhead Cemetery.

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Former Riverhead resident Rosemarie Harris passed away after a long illness on Jan. 10, 2021, in St. Augustine, Fla., where she lived. She was 85.

Born June 24, 1935, in Southampton, she was the daughter of Pauline (Danowski) and Frank Harris.

Rosemarie worked in contract administration for military electronics.

She is survived by her nieces, Terry, Ruthie and Cindy; nephew Marty; sister-in-law Ruth; and Capt. Dick, her partner of 35 years.

The family will receive visitors Friday, Jan. 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. Interment will follow at 11:30 at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Riverhead, where she will be laid to rest next to her parents.

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Longtime Southold resident Nestor Michael Palahnuk died at home on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. He was 85 years old.

He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 15, 1935, to Anne (Tresh) and Nestor Palahnuk. He was raised in Elmont, N.Y., and graduated from Sewanhaka High School. He loved playing sports and attended Dayton College on a basketball scholarship. 

On May 18, 1957, Nestor married the love of his life, Nancy Louise Liebl, in Garden City, N.Y., and together they had two children.

He owned and operated his own steel brokerage firm for over 22 years. He enjoyed gardening and cooking. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a “kindhearted man.”

Predeceased by his wife, Nancy, in 2018, Nestor is survived by his children, Laurie Ann Palahnuk of Mattituck, N.Y., and Michael Nestor Palahnuk of Lenhartsville, Pa. 

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Southold Presbyterian Cemetery, with Pastor Garrett Johnson officiating.

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

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Riverhead resident John R. Lynch, formerly of Southold and Rockville Centre, died Jan. 16, 2021, at Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Westhampton Beach. He was 82.

Born July 2, 1938, in Oceanside, he was the son of Edward and Clara (Jorgensen) Lynch. He attended University of Bridgeport and St. John’s University. In 1961, he married Judith L’Antigua.

Mr. Lynch worked as an attorney in Mineola for 40 years, and later in Hauppauge. He was a partner at Fritz, Farrell, O’Brien, Carrieri & Lynch, P.C.

He was a fourth degree member of Knights of Columbus-Immaculate Conception and a member of Sacred Heart Parish and North Fork Country Club. He was also a past board president of Three Village School District and president of First American Title Company. Family said he was an avid fisherman and boater and that he was devoted to his family.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Karen van Caulil of Florida, Christopher, of Selden, Jeanne Marie Gobin of California and Beth Ann Prince of Colorado; his brother, Michael, of Montana; his sister Patricia Nelson of East Rockaway; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, Jan. 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cut­ch­ogue. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck, followed by interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice.

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Longtime Mattituck resident John William Ludemann, formerly of Smithtown, died Jan. 13, 2021. He was 88 years old.

He was born May 10, 1932, in Richmond Hill, N.Y., to Wilma (Wittenburg) and John W. Ludemann Sr. He graduated from Valley Stream Central High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army for two years, attaining the rank of sergeant. He was awarded two Bronze Star Medals and was a U.S. Army Thunderbird and part of the 45th Division Heartbreak Ridge.

John was an electrician. He started working for his father at Ludemann Electric for several years, then began his own business, Long Island Signal Company, putting up many traffic lights on Long Island. Later he started Statustronics Corporation, developing and installing emergency response systems for fire departments and universities. He was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in Mattituck.

Predeceased by his son Tommy and sister, Virginia, he is survived by his children Raymond (Kelly), of Genoa, N.Y., Karen Shilliday (Mark) of North Port, Fla., and Debora LaValle (Paul) of Beacon Falls, Conn.; his partner of 30 years, Dianne Parkin; grandchildren Dillon Ludemann, Gavin Ludemann, Justin Feldmann, Jamie Feldmann, Alexa Bandurski, Paul LaValle, Joseph LaValle, Rachel LaValle, Samantha LaValle, Jonathan Glander and Graham Glander; great-grandchildren Brooklyn Bandurski, Andrew Bandurski, Isabella LaValle, Charlotte Feldmann and Colbie Feldmann; and Dianne’s son, Christian Glander, and his wife, Angela. 

The family received friends Jan. 16 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where funeral services were held Jan. 17. Interment with U.S. Army honors followed at Cut­ch­ogue Cemetery.

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Clare Rose Consiglio of Southold, a former 35-year resident of Sloatsburg, N.Y., in Rockland County, died at home Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. She was 57 years old.

Born in Queens, N.Y., Sept. 17, 1963, to Mary A. (Potocek) and Chester R. Wojcicki, Clare grew up in Bayside and attended St. Robert Bellarmine Elementary School. She graduated from St. Agnes High School with high honors and earned a master’s degree from CUNY/Queens College, where she became a tenured professor and chaired the sustainability initiative. She was also a New York State-certified teacher.

Clare enjoyed reading and teaching the Bible and praying, tending to the garden and teaching others about cultural foods, nutrition and gardening.

Predeceased by her parents and brother, Richard, Clare is survived by her loving mother-in-law, Mary Consiglio of College Point, N.Y.; her loving husband, John Consiglio; her children: John and Mary, both of New York, N.Y., Faith, of Valhalla, N.Y., Sarah, of Nyack, N.Y., and Hannah (Tim Gilmore), of Milltown, N.J.; and siblings Larry Wojcicki of New York, N.Y., Marylou Wojcicki-Haas (Steve) of Oyster Bay, N.Y., and Peter Wojcicki (Trish) of Millville, Del.

A service open to friends and loved ones will be held at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold Friday, Jan. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. Friends and loved ones are also invited to gather at St. Patrick’s R.C. Cemetery in Southold Saturday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. 

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Carla Florence Dietrichson, 94, of Hauppauge and Greenport passed away Jan. 12, 202, from COVID-19. 

Born in Bellaire, Queens, she was the daughter of Helene and Carl Sandhop. She attended Andrew Jackson High School and then Barnard College and Scudder Business Academy.

She married Robert, a Marine Corps fighter pilot, after his separation from active service in 1946. Together they purchased a home in the developing Levittown, where their two children, Neil and Laura, were born. In 1960, they moved to California due to a corporate transfer. Two years later, they moved back to New York and purchased a home in Hauppauge.

Carla worked for Grumman as an executive secretary for the head of Grumman’s guided missile program and then went on to become the office manager of her father’s manufacturing company and a nursing assistant/office manager for a prominent Levittown doctor. Each of these positions ended because of Robert’s work or military obligations. Later on, she worked for the Suffolk County Department of Social Services, where she stayed until her retirement. 

Carla was a kind and loving person, always with a smile for everyone. She was an avid bridge player. She enjoyed playing golf, boating, traveling, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting and crossword puzzles. Most of all, she loved her family and was happiest spending time with them. Her last year was spent at San Simeon by the Sound in Greenport.

Carla is survived by her husband, Robert; her two children, Laura Helf and her husband, John, and Neil Dietrichson and his wife, Dale; grandchildren Brandon Kelly (Andrea), John Helf Jr. (Nicole), Robert Helf (Sara), Christina, Joshua, Jacob, James and Jesse; seven great-grandchildren; and her sister, Audrey Muller. 

The family received visitors Jan. 18 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold, where a service also took place. Private family burial took place Jan. 19 at Calverton National Cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation or American Heart Association.

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