John Anthony DiVello

John Anthony DiVello, lovingly referred to as “Johnny,” of Mattituck, passed away Aug. 4, 2016 while enjoying one of his favorite East End pastimes: fishing, at the age of 59 years old.

Johnny was born Oct. 9, 1956, in Queens to Frances C. DiVello and the late John M. DiVello. His parents sought an idyllic environment in which to raise their family and grow their business, and in 1971 they made the move to Mattituck.

Johnny’s inherent attributes quickly established him as one of the town’s most amiable, benevolent and hard-working residents. He graduated from Mattituck High School in 1975, where he earned the role of senior class president, as well as more informal peer-elected honors such as “Most Polite,” “Most Cheerful,” “Most Sincere,” “Most Friendly,” and “Easiest to Get Along With.”

Throughout his adult years, when he wasn’t working dawn to dusk for his family’s local sanitation company in Mattituck and on Shelter Island, Johnny could be found doing his part as volunteer fireman for the Mattituck Fire District or readily helping out anyone (be it family, friend, stranger, or animal) in need.

Johnny is survived by his mother, Frances, and is predeceased by his father, John. He is also survived by his children, Tina DiVello and Angela DiVello of New York City and John A. DiVello Jr. of Center Moriches, all of whom he shared with his former wife Catherine Senatore of Bradenton, Fla. and Nicole DiVello, Taylor DiVello, Hunter DiVello and Leah DiVello of Mattituck, all of whom he shared with his former wife Terri Ann Raynor of Mattituck; his brother, Vito “Rocky” DiVello of Mattituck; his sister, Diana DiVello-Haase of Orient and his brother, Anthony DiVello of Mattituck.

The family received visitors Aug. 8 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. A funeral mass was held in Johnny’s honor Aug. 9 at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck before he was laid to rest at the Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

The family would appreciate that all donations made in Johnny’s name to The National Parkinson’s Foundation, Mattituck Fire Department and/or Southold Town PBA, and gratefully thanks all who have shown their support in celebration of Johnny’s life and spirit.

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Winifred Mitchell Lyons

Winifred “Winnie” Mitchell Lyons, 86, of Rockledge, Fla. and formerly of Stillwater Avenue in Cutchogue passed away on Aug. 8, 2016.

Ms. Lyons was born in Bellmullett, County Mayo, Ireland, on Dec. 1, 1929, to Andrew and Bregette Barrett and was one of nine children. She migrated to the United States at 20 years of age and proudly became a citizen on Jan. 8, 1965.

She was active in Red Hat Society, Helping Hands Ministry of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Community and was a volunteer at Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge. Winnie had a smile that would light up a room and loving Irish humor.

Winnie married Joseph Mitchell and had four children, Paul (Jodie), Linda, Kathleen (Paul) and Joseph (Anne) and six grandchildren, Paul, Jillian and Patrick Murphy; Megan and Richard Mero of Waterloo, N.Y. and Shannon Mitchell of Breckenridge, Colo. and great grandchildren, Dominique, Davina, and Cadence Mero.

Winnie leaves her husband, Harold C. “Harry” Lyons and seven stepchildren.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue. Monsignor Joseph W. Staudt will officiate.

Contributions may be forwarded to The University of South Florida, Alzheimer Research Dept., 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MD 670, Tampa, FL 33612.

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Jean Newbold Andrews, a daughter of Southold, passed away on July 19, 2016, after an extended illness. While she resided in an assisted living facility in East Northport, N.Y., for many years, Jean considered Southold her home.

She was born March 13, 1930. After graduating from Southold High School in 1948, Jean studied at Albany State Teachers College, now Albany University, part of the SUNY system, and went on to work in the 1950s at the Central Intelligence Agency as an executive secretary in the field operations bureau. Her later career was as a legal secretary in the 1960s and 70s and an executive assistant with the Maytag Company until her retirement in 1995.

Her beloved husband Martin Andrews, with whom she shared her love of Southold and the Long Island Sound, preceded her in death in Feb. 2016.
Jean is survived by her three children, Frank J. Diller, Deborah D. Grabfield, and Mark Newbold Diller and her grandchildren, Alyssa Wells Grabfield, Genevieve Marie Diller, Andrew Philip Newbold Grabfield, and Max Newbold Diller Parsons.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 16, 2016, at 11:30 am at the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Southold.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Martin Andrews, husband of Jean Newbold Andrews, died Feb. 25, 2016, after a prolonged illness.

“Andy” was born Oct. 16, 1918. He was a B-17 bomber pilot in World War II, and was shot down over Germany on his 13th mission on Sept. 6, 1943. Andy was able to land his plane in neutral Switzerland, where he and his crew were held in an internment facility. Andy was chosen by Allen Dulles for a prisoner exchange in early 1944, through which Andy memorized coded military intelligence from Dulles’s OSS network and delivered the information to the Pentagon.

After his military service, Andy wrote and directed newsreels for Paramount and Hearst Metrotone News. He became the host of the Farm Report, a weekly newsreel dedicated to farms and farmers in the 1950s. He served as the public affairs officer for the 1964-65 World’s Fair, and in later years wrote and directed documentary films, many on environmental subjects.

Andy’s wife Jean Newbold Andrews passed away July 19, 2016.

Andy is survived by his children, Emily Andrews, John Andrews, Frank Diller, Deborah Grabfield and Mark Diller, and by grandchildren Charlotte Marie Smith, Alyssa Wells Grabfield, Genevieve Marie Diller, Andrew Philip Newbold Grabfield, and Max Newbold Diller Parsons.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Southold.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home is assisting the family.

This is a paid notice. 

Stephen R. Magee of Riverhead died Aug. 9 at Southampton Hospital. He was 69. 

The son of Robert and Ruth Magee, he was born Oct. 18, 1946, in Queens.

He married Nancy (Ruthinowski) Aug. 1, 1981, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead.

Mr. Magee served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968.

He worked as a custodian for the town of Riverhead Senior Center.

Family members said he was “very proud to be a Vietnam Veteran” and that he enjoyed NASCAR, Riverhead Raceway and stamp and coin collecting.

Mr. Magee is survived by his wife, Nancy; his sons, Joseph and Brian,; his brother, Glenn and his sister, Kay, all of Riverhead.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, Aug. 11, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Kent Animal Shelter or a charity of the donor’s choosing.

Valerie D. Santangelo of Garden City and Waterview Terrace in Jamesport died Aug.10 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. She was 51 years old.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, Aug. 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.  

A complete obituary will follow.

Once there was a boy who wanted to play in a rock and roll band. This Kenny did most of his life and loved every minute. 

Kenneth H. “Kenny” Doppel of Calverton died Aug. 7, 2016, at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. He was 62.

Kenny was born March 3, 1954, in Jamaica, Queens. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Old Westbury College, where he majored in psychology and political science.

Kenny worked at various schools with disabled adults and was a program coordinator for East End Disability Associates.

He leaves behind his mother and father, Arline (Weiss) and Howard Doppel; his sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Thomas Winter and two nieces, Maureen Bennett and Elizabeth Winter.

The family will receive visitors Friday, Aug. 12, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead, where a funeral service will take place at 8 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Charles Beyer of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Aquebogue. Cremation will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.

He will be missed by his many friends and bandmates. You left us too soon. We love you, Kenny. Play on!

This is a paid notice. 

Joan McNamee of Southold and formerly of Orient died Aug. 13, 2016, at Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quiogue at the age of 82.

She was born Nov. 9, 1933, in Flushing to Adolph and Anna Usewicz.

On May 16, 1953, she married John T. “Mac” McNamee.

Predeceased by her husband of 51 years on June 24, 2004; she is survived by six children, Barbara Omaggio of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Betty Wood of Aquebogue, Nancy Fregosi of Massapequa, Mary Ellen Erdman of Southold, Jean McCoy of Center Moriches and James McNamee of Flushing; two brothers, Robert Usewicz of Williston Park, N.Y. and Richard Usewicz of Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; grandchildren Shannon, Heather, Chris, Tommy, Michael, Kerri, Kara, Kevin, Melissa, Megan, Emily, Katherine, Danny, Kelly, Sara, Stephen, Suzanne and Sabrina and great-grandchildren Seamus, Kaylie, Ashley, Skylar, C.J., Ben, Lyla, Tommy, Samantha, Matthew, Ricky, Tyler and Calvin.

The family will receive visitors Monday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Southold. Interment will follow at the Calverton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Kanas Center for Hospice Care would be appreciated.

Jacquelyn Ketcham, 68, of Riverhead died Aug. 9 at her home. 

The daughter of Lucy (Massaro) and James R. Ketcham, she was born March 23, 1948, in Amityville.

Ms. Ketcham earned an associate degree and worked as a teacher assistant for Riverhead Central School District.

Predeceased by her mother, Lucy, Ms. Ketcham is survived by her sons, Steven Schein and his wife, Selena Cohen and Ronald Schein and his wife, Kasia Schein; her grandchildren, Dexter, Finn and Lila; her father, James and her brother, James Reid.

The family received visitors Aug. 14 at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home. A funeral service took place Aug. 15 at St. Therese of Lisieux Church in Montauk, officiated by Father Tom Murray. Interment followed at Fort Hill Cemetery in Montauk.

John L. Robinson of Riverhead died Aug 4 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 62. 

The son of Mary Edley and Eugene Robinson Sr., he was born Jan. 26, 1954, in Riverhead.

Mr. Robinson was self-employed as a carpenter in Riverhead.

He is survived by his father, Deacon Eugene Robinson Sr.; his mother, Mary Edley; his girlfriend, Rose Hamrick; his daughter, Tasha; his son Lamar; his siblings, Everett (Shirley) Robinson, Eugene (Caulie) Robinson, Mary Brown, Robin (Ralph) Brown and Yvette Bright; and his grandchildren, Antonio, Nikia and Nathan.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, Aug. 9, from to 7 to 9 p.m. at Galilee Church of God in Christ in Riverhead. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Galilee Church of God in Christ, officiated by the Revs. Roy and Lillian Pennon.

Northern Scott of Riverhead died Aug. 11 at Stony Brook University Hospital. He was 81. 

The son of Elizabeth (Taylor), he was born April 2, 1935.

Mr. Scott worked as a machine operator with Local 1298.

Predeceased by two sons, Terrance and Marvin, Mr. Scott is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his children Keith, of Alabama, Paula, of Riverhead and Craig, of Shirley; eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, Aug. 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead, where a funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Cremation will be private.

Eric L. Crump of Riverhead died Aug. 13 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 65. 

The son of George Crump and Eva Tardd, he was born Feb. 24, 1951, in Riverhead.

Mr. Crump graduated from Riverhead High School in 1970 and worked as a computer technician for Brookhaven National Lab. Family members said he enjoyed collecting.

Predeceased by his father in 1996 and his brother, Victor, in 1980, Mr. Crump is survived by his mother, Eva Tardd, of Riverhead and his sister, Emma Jones, of Arizona.

The family will receive visitors Friday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to noon at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead, where a funeral service will take place at noon. Interment will take place at Riverhead Cemetery.

Leslie C. Littlefield of Shelter Island passed away at his home on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at the age of 72.

Born March 14, 1944, to Virginia and Loren Littlefield, “Bizzy” was a talented carpenter, mechanic and craftsman who was a lifelong resident of the Island. He was an avid car enthusiast who loved to build models, fly planes and play with his grandchildren.

Les will be remembered for his kind heart and huge smile. He was loved by many, most especially his adoring family. He was a loving husband, caring father, playful “Pop-Pop” and selfless friend.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Teresa Littlefield; daughter, Lisa (Littlefield) Nishiyama; son-in-law, Robert Nishiyama; granddaughters Mia and Lila; a soon to be born grandson; as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Donations are welcome to the Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation.

Cremation was private. The Shelter Island Funeral Home assisted the family.

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Leslie C. Littlefield of Shelter Island passed away at his home on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at the age of 72.

Born March 14, 1944, to Virginia and Loren Littlefield, “Bizzy” was a talented carpenter, mechanic and craftsman who was a lifelong resident of the Island. He was an avid car enthusiast who loved to build models, fly planes and play with his grandchildren.

Les will be remembered for his kind heart and huge smile. He was loved by many, most especially his adoring family. He was a loving husband, caring father, playful “Pop-Pop” and selfless friend.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Teresa Littlefield; daughter, Lisa (Littlefield) Nishiyama; son-in-law, Robert Nishiyama; granddaughters Mia and Lila; a soon to be born grandson; as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Donations are welcome to the Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation.

Cremation was private. The Shelter Island Funeral Home assisted the family.

This is a paid notice.

Jane Domaleski of Cutchogue died at the Riverhead Care Center Aug. 21, 2016. She was 92.

She was born May 6, 1924, at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport to Anna (Pietrewicz) and Paul Orlowski and was a graduate of Southold High School.

The lifelong Cutchogue resident was a parishioner of Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue and a member of the Sacred Heart Rosary Society.

Jane relished her family and loved to spend time in her flower garden. She also loved being a farmer’s wife and later on helped to sell strawberries at the “Red Barn” in Cutchogue. Flowers always brought her a sense of joy said family members.

Predeceased by her husband, Anthony, Oct. 19, 2014, and her daughter Alice in 1989, she is survived by her son, John (Karen) Domaleski of Warren, R.I.; her daughter Karen (Thomas) Helinski of Southold; three grandchildren, Kristen Helinski of Massachusetts and Ryan Klauk and Erin Klauk, both of California; and a great-grandson. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Chester Orlowski, Albert Orlowski and Violet Rosko.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

This is a paid notice. 

Paul Krusell of Calverton died Aug. 22, 2016.

Paul was a retired member of Steamfitters Local 638.

He was the beloved husband of Denise Krusell; the loving father of Jeannine Russo (Richard), Kristofer Davis, Karl Krusell (Melanie Griffith) and Kirstin Krusell (Francis Gonzales); the dear brother of Karl Krusell (Jill); the cherished grandfather of Kelly and Richard Russo; and great-grandfather of Connor Russo.

Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home in Wading River.

This is a paid notice. 

Zigmund J. Helinski of Southold died at his home Aug. 22, 2016. He was 90 years old.

“Ziggy” was born in East Marion Aug. 15, 1926, to Valentine and Constance (née Zywialkowski) and was a graduate of Greenport High School.

He then served for two years in the Army Air Corp and two years in the Merchant Marines.

On July 20, 1952, he married the former Marie Donahue in Southold.

Ziggy enjoyed a career as a parts manager for Tryac Truck & Equipment and an employee of the Southold Town Highway Department.

The lifelong North Fork resident was a communicant of St. Patrick R.C. Church in Southold and St. Patrick’s Men’s Club. He was also a member of the Southold Fire Department and its Eagle Hook & Ladder Co., American Merchant Marine Veterans – Peconic Bay Chapter and Catholic War Veterans.

From the mid-1960s to the 1970s, Ziggy served as a Scoutmaster with Southold Troop 6 of the Boy Scouts of America.

Surviving are his wife Marie; five sons, Edward J. Helinski of Anchorage, Alaska, James H Helinski of Berryville, Va., Joseph T. Helinski, Thomas M. Helinski and William E. Helinski all of Southold; a sister Helen Koral and eight grandchildren, Kristen Helinski, James D. Helinski, Marcella Helinski, Christopher Irion, Evelyn Helinski and William L. Helinski, Dennis Swain and Simone Shephard; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Friday, Aug. 26, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold, where Southold Fire Department services will be held at 7:30 p.m. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. at St. Patrick R.C. Church. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Memorial donations to East End Hospice or Southold Fire Department Rescue Squad would be appreciated.

This is a paid notice.

Angela Lee Myers of Riverhead died Aug. 22. She was 57.

The daughter of John and Nancy Myers, she was born Nov. 4, 1958, in Southampton.

Ms. Myers worked as a cab driver.

She is survived by her brothers, Ronnie and Tandy Myers; her granddaughter, Ashia Jimenez and three great-grandchildren.

The family received visitors Monday, Aug. 29, at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead, where a funeral service took place.

Lifelong Riverhead resident Roy Mack Jr. died Aug. 25 at his home. He was 67.

The son of Roy and Bernice Mack, he was born Feb. 2, 1949, in Georgia and graduated from Riverhead High School in 1967.

Mr. Mack served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a mason for Roy Mack Construction.

Family members said Mr. Mack “could fix anything” and he especially enjoyed repairing cars.

Predeceased by his father in 2008 and his sister Gwendolyn Branch in 2016, Mr. Mack is survived by his wife, Jerrydein (née Davis); his mother, of Riverhead; his brother Gregory, of Riverhead; his sisters Charlene Crump, Cheryl Atkins and Cynthia Mack; his daughter, Anitra; and one grandchild. He was also predeceased by his brothers Larry and Dennis; and his sister Diane.

The family will receive visitors Friday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to noon at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead, where a funeral service will immediately follow. Interment will take place at Calverton National Cemetery.

Long time Southold resident Lillian Spencer Rowe Schulze passed away Aug. 19, 2016, at her home with her family present. She was 97.

Lillian was born in Dumont, N.J. to John and Lillian Rowe on Oct. 14, 1918. She worked several years in New York City before moving to Southold in 1952 with her family. She worked for many years in the Southold High School cafeteria.

She is survived by her three daughters, Susan Clark (Terry) of Rock Hill, S.C., Linda Gattuso (Patrick) of Spring Hill, Fla. and Janice Hansen (Melvin) of Southold; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Dorothy Pantleon of Pflugerville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lois Nies and her grandson Andrew Nies.

Cremation and burial will be private. Donations may be made to Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport or North Fork United Methodist Church in Cutchogue in her memory.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home assisted the family

This is a paid notice.