Anthony Palumbo of Mattituck, former longtime resident of Patchogue, died at home Jan. 3. He was 80 years old.

Anthony was born Dec. 29, 1938, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Maria (née Perrone) and George Palumbo. He graduated from Patchogue High School and from there joined the U.S. Coast Guard.

On June 21, 1961, in Blue Point, N.Y., he married the love of his life, Diane (née Shene) Palumbo and together they had three children.

Anthony worked for Suffolk County Police Department and Suffolk County District Attorney’s office for the past 35 years and retired as a detective. He was a member of Davis Park Fire Department, Patchogue Fire Department (where he held office as the fire commissioner), Suffolk County Detectives Association and Retired Detectives Association, Knights of Columbus, NRA, Mattituck Gun Club, St. Frances De Sales R.C. Church and Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church.

Anthony is survived by his loving wife Diane; his three children, Lori Palumbo, Sharon Palumbo and Anthony H. Palumbo; his three grandchildren, Lorelei Palumbo, Ryan Palumbo and Madeline Palumbo; and three sisters, Rita Perry, Virginia Palumbo and Nancy Mason. He was predeceased by his three brothers, George, William and John.

The family received friends Jan. 8 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated Jan. 9 at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck, officiated by Monsignor Joseph W. Staudt. Interment followed at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

Memorial donations may be made to Maureen’s Haven, 28 Lincoln St., Riverhead, NY 11901.

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Cynthia Church of Riverhead died Jan. 12 at Good Shepherd Hospice. She was 61.

She was born Aug. 1, 1957, in Bay Shore, to Barbara S. Horsefield and John W. Church Sr. Ms. Church married Brian Turner and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her daughters Debra Chervinski, Tara Martin and Amy Moyer; her son, Kevin Church; her sisters Lynda Hansel, Gloria Rhodes, Sherrie Milligan and Barbara Chervinski; her brother, John Church Jr.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place Thursday, Jan. 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by interment at Riverhead Cemetery. Condolences may be offered online at manganofh.com.

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Frank W. Mackie of Port Charlotte, Fla. and formerly of Riverhead died Dec. 23, 2018, at the age of 60.

Mr. Mackie was a retired Riverhead Town police officer. He graduated from Riverhead High School in 1976 and subsequently attended Suffolk County Community College, majoring in the criminal justice program.

He started his service career with the police department as a tow truck operator in July of 1978. From there he attended the Suffolk County Police Academy, graduating from there May 8, 1980, and was appointed as a part-time/seasonal police officer with the Riverhead Police Department. On June 30, 1981, he was appointed to the position of full-time police officer.

During his career he served as a foot patrolman, desk officer, member of the Street Crime Unit, the District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and a member of the Community Response Unit. He received two departmental commendations and many letters of praise and appreciation from citizens he has assisted during his career. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Treasury, County of Suffolk and Riverhead Town Board also recognized him for excellent police performance.

Frank rendered excellent service and exhibited exceptional devotion and courtesy to the citizenry he served during his over 20 years as a police officer.

Mr. Mackie was predeceased by his parents Felix and Cathleen. He is survived by sons Sean (Tracey) and Keith and five grandchildren, Madison, Bryce, Keira, Brayden and Brynn.

The family received friends Jan. 7 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where funeral services were held, officiated by Deacon Mike Bonocore.

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Longtime Southold resident Harold Schwerdt, a two-time Purple Heart recipient during World War II, was laid to rest Monday at Calverton National Cemetery.

Mr. Schwerdt, who served in the U.S. Air Force and had been recognized as the oldest prisoner of war by New York State, died Jan. 9 at East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quogue. He was 98.

A funeral service was held Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. The funeral procession then continued to the American Legion in Southold for a military honors ceremony. He had been a commander at the American Legion.

Mr. Schwerdt was a gunner on a B-17 that was shot down over Cassel, Germany, in 1943 and he was a POW for two years. He attained the rank of technical sergeant.

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Judith A. Blake of Riverhead died Jan. 1 at East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care. She was 74.

She was born Dec. 7, 1944, in New Britain, Conn., to Elizabeth (Blackmore) and Ralph Venegas. She married Ronald Blake and was a homemaker.

Ms. Blake is survived by her husband; her sister, Susan George; her son, Jeff (Barbara) Blake; daughters Deborah (Vincent) Frasca and Laura (Christopher) Hatch; and grandchildren Megan, Sara, Courtney, Bryan, Leah, Camryn and Nicholas.

Visitation was held Jan. 16 at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. Services will take place Thursday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m., at First Congregational Church of Riverhead, officiated by the Rev. Sean Murray. Interment will be at a later date at Fort Hill Cemetery in Montauk.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kanas Center, First Congregational Church of Riverhead or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be offered at tuthillfh.com.

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Edna Ruth Rang passed away Dec. 1 at the Westhampton Care Center. She was 96.She resided in Riverhead and was formerly of Corona, Queens. Edna was a cancer survivor for many years.

Edna was well known as a volunteer for many organizations she cared about, some of which were ARF in Hampton Bays, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, the information booth in Riverhead, Vail-Leavitt Music Hall on Peconic Avenue and Riverhead Free Library, where she led the poetry group for many years.

She graduated from Suffolk County Community College and was very pleased with her many accomplishments. Edna enjoyed the arts, reading, writing poetry, sketching and painting watercolors. She also loved nature, long walks and learning.

Edna’s great passion in life was animals and their causes and she donated her property to Kent Animal Shelter. With friends, she used Have-a-Heart traps to capture cats and their babies and have them neutered and spayed; then she would continue feeding them at her own expense.

Edna worked for the Social Security office in Riverhead and Riverhead Free Library for many years. She had a great personality and was very quick-witted and intelligent. Edna had many friends, a generous heart and an infectious smile. She laughed and smiled and was fun to be with.

She was well loved and will be greatly missed.

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Harry E. Schlachter of Southold died Jan. 14 at San Simeon by the Sound nursing home in Greenport. He was 93.

He was born May 3, 1925, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Emma (Preston) and Harry L. Schlachter and raised in Northport.

After his marriage to Jeanne Reddy, they resided in Northport before moving to the North Fork in the early 1960s.

He worked for 40 years for the phone company, retiring as a foreman. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking and helping people. Harry had been a Mason and member of Alcyone Lodge No. 695 F&A M in Northport. He was also very proud of the fact that he joined the military at the age of 17.

Harry was predeceased by his wife, Jeanne R. Schlachter, Jan. 15, 2017. He is survived by his son, Greg, and daughter-in-law, Denise, of Southold, and many friends. He was also predeceased by his sister, Frances Witty, and his brother, William Schlachter.

Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 3 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold, where the Rev. Dr. Peter Kelley will conduct religious services at 6 p.m. Interment with U.S. Army honors will take place Thursday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. at Calverton National Cemetery. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 9 a.m. that morning.

Memorial donations may be made to Southold Fire Department or East End Hospice.

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Robert “Bobby” D. Brown of Bellmore, N.Y., formerly of Riverhead, died Jan. 12 at Northwell Medical Center in Manhasset. He was 48.He was born in Riverhead Jan. 18, 1970, to Dolores E. Hobson and Robert A. Brown. Mr. Brown graduated from Riverhead High School in 1988 and worked at Long Island Developmental Disabilities Services in Medford.

Mr. Brown loved his pets — Brooks, Jax and Harley — and tattoos, working out, music, video games, and was known for his homemade meat sauce.

He was predeceased by his mother and his sister, Collene A. Brown. He is survived by his father and his stepmother, Arementis; his brother, Eric C. (Erika) Brown; sisters Alexa D. Brown and Latoya R. Brown; his aunts, Kathryn Jackson and Lind (Haywood) Bullock; his daughters, Raven and Naizay; and his girlfriend, Suzan Cunningham.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Riverhead, where a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Riverhead Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead.

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Alice S. Fife, a longtime resident of Peconic Landing in Greenport and a Riverhead native, died Jan. 14 in Greenport....
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“As you ramble on through life, brother, whatever be your goal, keep your eye upon the doughnut, but never on the hole.”

This quote was a favorite of Harold Schwerdt’s, according to his family.

“It applied to his entire life,” his granddaughter, Kaitlin Oster, 29, said.

Mr. Schwerdt died Jan. 9 at the East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quogue. He was 98. He was a World War II veteran who spent two years in a German prisoner of war camp before it was liberated.

Mr. Schwerdt grew up in Jamaica, Queens, the son of John Schwerdt and Mary Stossel. According to a June 18, 1945, article in the Long Island Daily Press, he graduated from Public School 117 and Jamaica High School.

The veteran lived in Southold for 52 years before moving to Laurel six years ago to live with his daughter, Marianne Sawicki. Ms. Oster said some of her fondest memories are about the time spent in her grandfather’s house near Goose Creek in Southold.

“It’s weird trying to explain to my friends that one of my best friends was 70 years older than me,” she said.

He married his wife, Loretta, on June 1, 1943. In 2007, Mr. Schwerdt became her primary caregiver. She died of cancer later that year.

Harold Schwerdt, Purple Heart recipient and former POW, laid to rest

He entered the Air Force at the age of 22 and served as a technical sergeant during the war. He was a gunner on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, a four-engine bomber aircraft, that was shot down over Cassel, Germany, July 30, 1943. Just four months later, he lost his identical twin brother, Arthur, who served in the Navy.

Mr. Schwerdt was a prisoner of war in a German camp for two years. He told his granddaughter that he completed 10 bombing missions in the B-17 aircraft before being shot down.

“You could see him disappear while he spoke, because he went back to it,” she said.

During his time as a POW, Ms. Oster said, Mr. Schwerdt was held in Stalag Luft 17-B, a prison camp outside of Krems, Austria. As the Russians were closing in on the country, the Germans forced about 1,000 soldiers, including Mr. Schwerdt, to walk 200 miles to Berlin, Germany. Mr. Schwerdt told his granddaughter he remembered trading a needle for an uncooked egg with a German-speaking Polish girl along the route.

“He split that egg with the two other men in his group, and he said that was one of the best things he had eaten in over two years,” she said. Ms. Oster told the story for his eulogy because she felt it reflected his mantra — enjoying the smallest victory.

He was awarded two Purple Hearts after the war, granted to members of the armed forces who were wounded in war. He was released by the Germans May 5, 1945. Mr. Schwerdt and his wife had two daughters, Patricia Oster, who died in 2011, and Marianne Sawicki of Riverhead.

Ms. Oster said her grandfather is her favorite person to talk about — so much so that she aims to write and publish a book about him. The Holtsville resident applied for a fellowship through the New York Public Library to work in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, which she said is known for its war and state archives.

“They give you the opportunity to write a book using their resources, their archives,” she said. “I have history, historical papers and other essays from my grandfather, and stories that he’s told me …. And I was like, this is perfect to do it.”

Ms. Oster said she’ll find out in March if she was awarded the fellowship.

Mr. Schwerdt worked as a building consultant for over 40 years. Ms. Oster said he helped construct the World Trade Center.

Every Sunday he attended services in Southold at St. Patrick’s Church. When he couldn’t make it to church, Ms. Oster said, he had communion brought to his home.

Earl Brock, an American Legion member for 16 years, said he met Mr. Schwerdt when he was 54.

“When I met Harold, he was 80 — but his 80 was equal to most people’s 60,” he said. “He was instrumental in every part of the legion.”

The pair bonded by planning monthly socials, events, and weekly bingo games.

Ms. Oster said she’s grateful for all that her grandfather taught her and she plans to write a book about him.

Mr. Brock said he is honored to have known his friend.

“Harold was the guy that all of us would say that’s the man we want to be like,” he said. “I just can’t think of a person that cared more, was more dedicated, had an exceptionally high level of morality and ethics — and today, that’s unheard of.

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Alice S. Fife, age 89, died Jan. 14 at Peconic Landing in Greenport.

A Riverhead native, Alice left after high school for college in Maine, followed by government positions in New York City and Washington, D.C. She then worked for the state department in Tehran, Iran. It was there she met her future husband, John Fife, an intelligence analyst, on a tennis court. They hit it off, and their courtship led to a wedding in the Iranian capital in 1953.

John and Alice returned to the U.S. and raised their three children in Westfield, N.J. Alice was an accomplished real estate agent and also joined John in a mutual interest in local politics. It was an interest they maintained over the years.

Alice never really left the North Fork, returning throughout her life, and settled on Nassau Point in 1976. Having seen much of the world, she considered the North Fork to be one of the most special of places. She and John moved to Peconic Landing at its inception and embraced its inclusive culture and its dedication to continuous learning.

Alice was an avid bridge player, a dedicated golfer, experienced world traveler, dog lover and supporter of local causes, including the North Fork Environmental Council, North Fork Animal Welfare League and Eastern Long Island Hospital.

Alice possessed a sharp wit that never wavered. Her elegance, grace and concern for others, along with her aggravating ability to do the New York Times crossword in pen, will be fondly remembered.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Fife; her son, John Randall Fife; her granddaughter Kate Newcomer; and her brother, Charles Smith. Alice is survived by her daughters, Margaret Newcomer and Katherine Perretta and her husband, Chris; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her sister, Fay.

A memorial reception will be held at Peconic Landing Saturday, Jan. 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to North Fork Animal Welfare League and First Universalist Church of Southold.

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Dr. Pearl Herbert of Cutchogue passed away peacefully at home Jan. 18. She was born June 25, 1924.She was the beloved mother of four grown sons, Seth, Malcolm, Joel and Michael of Mattituck.

Pearl was devoted to her career as a psychotherapist and, as a parent, was always encouraging and supportive, with a true loving nature. She always loved and prayed the will of God and with loving confidence, thankfulness and gratitude, Pearl is in heaven. God bless.

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Edward S. Miezianka of Speonk, Long Island, N.Y., a veteran of the United States Navy, passed away Dec. 18, 2018, at the age of 87.

Edward was born Sept. 12, 1931, in Riverhead, Long Island, N.Y., and was one of the original members of the “Polish Town Terrors” and was nicknamed “Whitey.”

While serving our country from 1955 to 1957, Ed was stationed in the Mediterranean aboard the USS Muliphen AKA-61 (LST). After returning from overseas, Ed followed his passion for trucking and went back to work at John Miezianka Trucking of Riverhead. In 1960, Ed was hired by Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, N.Y., as a laborer. During his tenure, he participated in advanced training in Texas, which enabled him to become a rigging supervisor. Ed retired from Brookhaven National Laboratory in 1993.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughters, Cheryl Ann (John) Kuhn and Brenda Lee (Scott) Sinclair; grandsons, Michael Edward Miezianka and William Edward (Averie) Sinclair; great-grandchildren, Ela and Liam Sinclair; sister, Estelle Wilczewski; as well as several generations of nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Dec. 20 at Rothwell-Werner Funeral Home in Westhampton Beach. Ed was buried with military honors at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Center Moriches, N.Y. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association National Engagement Center, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231-5129.

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Lewis Stanley Tomaszewski, a longtime resident of Jamesport, died peacefully Jan. 21 at Holbrook Senior Living. He was 98.Lewis was born in Jamesport Oct. 10, 1920, to Stella (Plucinska) and Stanley Tomaszewski, first-generation Americans of Polish ancestry. He was the third of five children.

Lewis was predeceased by his brother, Edward (Louise) Tomaszewski, and his three sisters, Irene (Chester) Romanski, Tessie (Peter) Zubina and Frances (Conrad) Bagenski. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Ursula “Bonnie” (née Bonavich); his son, Michael Tomaszewski of Jamesport; and his daughter, Bonnie (Donald) Kisiel of Shoreham. Also surviving him are three grandchildren, Lara (Michael) Asirvadem, Stephen (Kristina) Kisiel and Bryan Kisiel; three great-grandchildren, Lucas, Noah and Juliana Kisiel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lewis grew up in the farming community of Calverton and attended Calverton Elementary School. He graduated from Riverhead High School in 1939. At the outbreak of World War II, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and was stationed at Kirtland Field in Albuquerque, N.M., as an airplane mechanic and inspector. While in the army, Staff Sgt. Lewis Tomaszewski met and married Cpl. Ursula Bonavich of Tamaqua, Pa. After the war, he took his wife and daughter to Calverton to resume a life of farming. The family then moved to Jamesport in 1951, where Lewis continued to raise potatoes, cauliflower and strawberries. Neighbors in Jamesport still talk about bringing their families to pick strawberries or buy sweet corn. After he left farming, Lewis worked as head custodian at Riverhead Junior High School until his retirement in 1986.

Lewis was a devoted member of St. Isidore R.C. Church and Holy Name Society. He also belonged to the Riverhead Polish Independent Club and American Legion. In addition, he was a former member of the Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps. However, the organization to which Lewis lent his unflagging dedication is the Jamesport Fire Department. As its oldest member, he had served in the positions of second lieutenant and commissioner. During many of those years, he earned the highest number of points for responding to alarms.

Lewis had a zest for life. Known for his outgoing manner and contagious smile, he was a man who enjoyed laughter, friendship and family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at McLaughlin-Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral Mass will take place Saturday, Jan. 26, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead followed by interment with military honors at St. John’s Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Jamesport Fire Department.

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Maureen Porter of Riverhead died Jan. 20 at her home. She was 70.She was born Aug. 26, 1948, in the Bronx to William and Marion (Healy) Cosgrove.

Ms. Porter worked as a certified drug and alcohol counselor for Maryhaven Steps to Life in Riverhead.

Predeceased by her husband, Ben, she is survived by her sons, Matthew (Paula) Melis and Michael Melis; her daughter, Morgan Melis; her grandchildren, Skylar and Cameron; and her siblings, Rita Downs, William Cosgrove, Patricia Schrader and Dennis Cosgrove.

Visiting hours will take place Thursday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Cremation will be private.

Online condolences can be left at tuthillfh.com.

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Lifelong Riverhead resident Gregory Turchick died Jan. 22 at his home. He was 59.

He was born March 14, 1959, in Riverhead to Harry and Helen (Karpenick) Turchick. 

Mr. Turchick graduated from  Riverhead High School in 1977, worked as an associate at Home Depot and enjoyed cooking and fishing. 

He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his sister, Larisa Turchick of Riverhead and his nephew, Dustin (Rebecca) Britt of Mastic Beach. 

Visitors will be received Saturday, Feb. 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. at McLaughlin-Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead, which assisted the family with private cremation. Memorial donations may be made to Kent Animal Shelter or North Fork Animal Welfare League. 

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Colette L. Holgerson of Calverton died Jan. 23 at East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care. She was 42.

She was born Sep. 13, 1976, in Copiague to Gloria and Robert Holgerson.

Ms. Holgerson graduated from Riverhead High School in 1994, attended Stony Brook University and worked as a nurse at Stony Brook University Hospital. She enjoyed riding horses and jogging.

Ms. Holgerson was predeceased by her father in 2003. She is survived by her mother; her son, Jordan Branch of Calverton; her boyfriend, Dwayne McKinnon of Stony Brook; her sister, Rachel (Kenneth) Kallmann of Calverton; and her brother, Michael (Carrie) of Calverton.

McLaughlin-Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead assisted the family with private cremation. A memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at North Shore Christian Church in Riverhead.

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Dietlind “Dee Dee” Newcomb of Riverhead died Jan. 23 at Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing in Center Moriches. She was 83.She was born May 24, 1935, in Elizabeth, N.J., to Adelaide Armstrong and Heinz Nixdorf.

Ms. Newcomb graduated from the University of Michigan and was retired from the Suffolk County Probation Department. She was a deacon at First Congregational Church of Riverhead, a volunteer at the Bread and More INN soup kitchen and participated in many singing associations, including the East End Choral Society.

She was predeceased by her husband, Walter, and her son Peter. She is survived by her son Walter, and his partner, Vicky, of East Moriches; her daughter, Nancy (Steve) King of Florida; her grandchildren, Robbie and Katie Rose; and her sisters, Hildegard (Bob) Armstrong of Worcester, Mass., and Laura (Mel) Bernstein of Lincoln, Mass.

Visitors will be received Thursday, Feb. 21, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead, where services will be held at 8 p.m., the Rev. Sean Murray officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Bread and More INN soup kitchen.

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James J. McGuire of Riverhead died Jan. 24 at Sunrise Senior Living. He was 94.He was born in Brooklyn April 1, 1924, to Rosalie (Armstrong) and Edward McGuire.

Mr. McGuire married Margrit Hellman and owned McGuire’s Hearing Centers in Riverhead.

He is survived by his daughters, Geralyn McGuire, Ann (the late Charles) Hill and Mary (Michael) Lever; his sons, James G. McGuire, Michael (Debra) McGuire, Edward (Jean) McGuire and Patrick (Diana) McGuire; his stepchildren, Debra (Jeff) Cook, Dale Carr and David (Danielle) Carr; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead and interment at Calverton National Cemetery are pending until spring. Condolences may be made online at tuthillfh.com.

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Stanley John Keeney, a longtime resident of Calverton, died Dec. 20 at East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care. He was 78.  His wife of 53 years, Susan (Syrewicz) Keeney, was by his side.

Stanley was born March 7, 1940, in Southampton to Irene M. (Lukaszczyk) and Theodore Wells. He was adopted at a young age by Joseph Keeney of Calverton.

Stanley grew up in Calverton, attended Calverton Elementary School and graduated from Riverhead High School.

He worked as a mechanic at Hackels Garage for many years before the property was taken to build the Long Island Expressway. Sound Avenue Equipment in Aquebogue was his next mechanic job. After some time, he left there to work for the county of Suffolk at the county center in Riverhead. He was promoted several times and took over at Yaphank as maintenance manager of Suffolk County Department of Public Works. He retired after over 35 years of service.

He was a devoted member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church and was an usher at the 7 a.m. Sunday Mass. Stanley was a former member of the East Quogue Good Ground Rod and Gun Club, a life member of the Riverhead Loyal Order of the Moose and also a life member of the NRA.

Stanley enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, hunting, traveling, camping and old cars. He was known as the “Duck Man” throughout town because he spoke like Donald Duck to the children. Even adults smiled and enjoyed their time with him.

Stanley loved life and people and was a wonderful family man and friend. He helped anyone in need and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Surviving him are his wife, Susan (Syrewicz) Keeney; his daughter, Christine M. (Mark) Keeney Nielsen; his three grandchildren, Christopher M. and Frankie Yorrie and Joseph Henry Fetkovich III; his half brother, Theodore Wells; his half sisters Janet (Wells) Howard and Maryanne (Wells) Hopingarner; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his stepbrother, Eugene (Claire) Keeney; half brothers David Wells, William (Joan) Wells and James R. (Nancy) Wells; his half sister, Shelia (Wells) McKinnon; and his nephew, James R. Wells Jr.

The family received visitors Dec. 29 at McLaughlin-Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead with a memorial prayer service officiated by Father Larry Duncklee, pastor of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care.

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