Rosa D. Fucile, wife of Thomas Fucile, former resident of New York City and Nassau Point, died Oct. 18 at Peconic Landing in Greenport where she resided. She was 88.

Rosa received her master’s degree from Fordham University.

She taught for the Department of Defense in Germany, Italy, the Philippines, and subsequently in Seaford, L.I.

Predeceased by her husband 10 days earlier on Oct. 8, she is survived by her two nieces, Nadia Barker-Dell and Marisa Barker.

At her request, there will be no memorial service.

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

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Christine A. Stulsky of New Suffolk died Oct. 18, 2019, at Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quiogue. The longtime Southold Town Justice Court clerk was 69 years old.Born Dec. 11, 1949, in Queens, N.Y., to Annetta G. (Goodale) and Daniel A. Fogarty Sr., she was a graduate of Southold High School.

She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and shooting pool but her real passion was animals.

Predeceased by a brother, Daniel A. Fogarty Jr., she is survived by her son, Andrew Stulsky of New Suffolk, and daughter, Diana Stulsky of Aquebogue; sisters Jana Prindle (Mike) and Marietta Fogarty, both of New Suffolk; brother, James Fogarty (Kelly) of Mattituck; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Daniel A. Fogarty Jr.

The family will receive friends Thursday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where parish prayer services will be held. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church by Msgr. Joseph Staudt. Interment will follow at Cutchogue Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the North Fork Animal Welfare League would be appreciated.

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On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, John Norton of Laurel passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease.

John is lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Eileen, and his children, Peggy (Andy) and John (Lisa). He was the proud grandfather of seven grandsons who will forever remember him with love: Ryan, Jack, Joseph, James, Kevin, Andrew and Peter.

John was born May 15, 1940, in the Bronx, N.Y., to Marjorie and John Norton.

He was a graduate of Cathedral College and St. Joseph’s Seminary. He received his law degree from St. John’s University. He retired from the New York State Appellate Term in Brooklyn, N.Y.

John quietly volunteered in many capacities to the community. He was a hospice volunteer, provided transportation to hospitals, was a eucharistic minister and enjoyed being a member of the East End Disability Board.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home, 13805 Main Road, Mattituck, NY, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck officiated by Monsignor Joseph Staudt. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Lois M. Manfredi of Southold died Oct. 19  at Kanas Center For Hospice Care. She was 79.

She was born July 12, 1940, to Margaret and William Wagner in Staten Island, N.Y.

Ms. Manfredi attended college and made a career as a banker.

On Feb. 12, 1961, she married Dante Manfredi at St. Patrick’s Church in Richmondtown, Staten Island.

Ms. Manfredi is survived by her sons, Matthew, who resides in China, Christopher, of Southold and Dante J., of Middle Island; her siblings, Virginia Wagner of N.J. and Edward Wagner of Staten Island; and six grandchildren.

Visitors will be received Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A service will take place Thursday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick R.C. Church in Southold followed by interment at St. Agnes Cemetery in Greenport.

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

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George Douglas Richards, M.D., known as Doug, passed away in the comfort of his home Oct. 17, 2019. He was 91.

He was born in Suffern N.Y. His father, grandfather, brother and a son were physicians as well. Dr. Richards and his wife, Jean, had a private medical practice for 37 years in Mattituck. He worked at hospitals in Riverhead and Greenport.

Dr. Richards graduated from Syracuse University where he met Jean, the love of his life. After graduating from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, he became a captain in the U.S. Army and commanded a M.A.S.H. unit in Korea.

He loved the water and rowing — a passion he obtained while on the crew team at SU. He also enjoyed music and played many instruments, including his beloved accordion. He was a supportive and loving father. He also had a strong commitment to community service and was a member of the Mattituck Fire Department. After retirement, he became more actively involved in the Mental Health Association and the Blind and Sighted Organization.

Dr. Richards was predeceased by his daughter Gail, and his brother, John. He is survived by his wife, Jean; four children, Patricia R. Olsen (Richard) of Connecticut, Fredrick M. Richards (Laura) of Massachusetts, Edward D Richards (Debborah) of New York and Andrew J. Richards (Elizabeth) of Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren, Margaret R. Perry (David), Ann R. Evans (Joshua), Lindsay H. Olsen, Douglas Richards, Emily R. Fisher (Kyle), Caroline W. Olsen, Amanda Richards and Harrison A. Richards; and four great-grandchildren.

Thank you to Dr. Kerry Murphy and East End Hospice.

Those who wish to remember him may send donations to the Treatment Advocacy Center, 200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 801, Arlington VA 22203 or info@treatmentadvocacycenter.org.

A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 from noon to 3 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, N.Y.

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Jane M. Kasper of Fresh Meadows and Southold, N.Y., died at her Fresh Meadows home Oct. 11. She was 72.

She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Catherine and John Martin. Originally residing in Glendale, Queens, she attended Richmond Hill High School and graduated from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass.

Jane worked as a commercial insurance underwriter for Chubb & Son for over 20 years, retiring in 2006. Her family said she enjoyed her time spent in Southold, had a passion for gardening and loved the local beaches.

Jane is survived by her husband, James; her aunt, Virginia Rauch; and cousins, nephews and nieces living in Maryland and Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Interment took place at St. John’s Cemetery in Queens. Donohue Cecere Funeral Home in Westbury, N.Y., assisted the Kasper family.

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Carol Gardner Albertson, aged 78, passed away peacefully Oct. 2, 2019, in Florida with her three children by her side, Scott Boger, Laurie Neese and Karen Odell.

Predeceased by her eldest son, Bobby, she leaves behind six grandchildren, Bobby Boger, Ella and Tate Neese, and Anabelle, Shepherd and Bennett Odell; as well as her brother, Jeffrey Gardner, and half-siblings, Buddy, Bruce and Kathy Gardner.

Carol always found time to lend a hand in the community. From providing the weekly updates of Southold news in The Suffolk Times to contributing at the inception to the Peconic Bay Shopper, she spread her love of life to others. While painting her wearable creations and owning and managing her store Fabrics East, she never seemed to sit still. Her love of Southold schools and spirit guided her from presiding over the Southold PTA, to contributing to the Founder’s Follies, running the school Christmas fair and creating the Southold Settler logo.

Her most recent years were spent in South Florida with her husband “June” Albert Albertson Jr., who passed away last September. She could be found organizing community activities and events, joining the Ladies Auxiliary for the American Legion, travelling to visit friends, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.

Her artistic nature, zest for life and energy will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Carol’s life will be held in the spring.

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Mary G. Gagen, age 73, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away at home Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. She was born in Greenport, Long Island, N.Y., on Feb. 4, 1946, to the late Arthur and Helen Gagen.

Mary enjoyed learning and educating others. She received her Ph.D. in human resources from Ohio State University, and shortly after, she became a professor and taught at the University of Toledo. After her career in teaching Mary worked at the Ohio Civil Rights Commission for many years and retired in 2011. She was involved in her community and volunteered at many organizations such as Women of the Old West End, being a board member of the Harbor House, and was a driver for the Service Match Opportunity, providing rides for patients to their chemo appointments.

Mary was a loyal friend of Bill W. for over 29 years and through Bill W. she met many of her lifelong friends. She is known to be an avid, award-winning and skilled knitter. Mary and Greg, her significant other, loved to travel, going to Argentina and four European river cruises. Mary was a hardworking, selfless and caring woman and will be deeply missed.

Left to cherish Mary’s memory is her love of 25 years, Greg Brujek; and brothers, Paul Gagen and Mark Gagen. Preceding Mary in death are her parents.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Mary’s name can be made out to The American Cancer Society.

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August 23, 1933 – October 20, 2019

Ray Huntington, 86, of Greenport, N.Y., and formerly of Northport and Cutchogue, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Sunday night surrounded by family after a valiant fight with lung cancer.

Born in Hempstead and raised in Malverne and Lynbrook, he was the son of James Wallace Huntington and Elsie (Scholz) Huntington.

He graduated from Farmingdale College and Long Island University and went on to excel at Grumman Aerospace Corporation for more than 42 years, progressing through positions of increasing responsibility; always and ever the engineer. He contributed to many of the most challenging projects of the early space program, including the lunar module, Apollo missions, and the space shuttle wings, as well as numerous important aircraft programs (F-14, F-16, F-18 Hornet, E-2 Hawkeye and others). He remembered Grumman fondly as a wonderful, tight-knit band of people working purposefully together to solve the problems of the day and innovate for the future.

He proudly served the Northport community through many activities in the schools. He was elected to the Northport/East Northport School Board for eight years and served as its president for four years.

Ray and his wife, Bea, retired in 1995 to Fleets Neck in Cutchogue to sail, golf, and enjoy time with family and friends at the Pequash and Fleets Neck Property Owners Association beaches. He served as FNPOA president for many years. Ray also worked tirelessly on land preservation and water quality projects serving on and leading teams to save the bucolic scenery and aquifers of many North Fork communities for generations to come. He was a primary force in the passage of the Southold Community Preservation Fund and was appointed to the first Southold land preservation committee in 1998. He also served many years on the town’s shellfish committee and North Fork Environmental Council. He then went on to rekindle his love for painting, as well as research and debate, with old and new friends at Peconic Landing in Greenport.

Kind, loving, with an exacting attention to detail, and just a little bit of the imp; he is remembered by many for his thoughtfulness, sense of humor, love of nature, plentiful stories, many theories, and first-rate problem solving for the world at the Men’s Forum and beyond.

Ray is survived by Beatrice B. Huntington, his loving wife of 63 years; his daughter Nancy Huntington Stager and her husband, Jim, of Reading, Mass. and Bass River, Cape Cod; his daughter Holly Huntington Hellman and her husband, Charles, of Westport, Conn.; and his sister, Mary Anne Huntington of Cutchogue. He was a loving grandfather of four: Brian James Huntington Stager and his wife, Sinéad, Alison Elizabeth Huntington Stager, Gregory Huntington Hellman and William Huntington Hellman.

He will be deeply missed by many loving members of the Huntington, Scholz and Burbee families, as well as by friends across the North Fork, who cherished his wit, insights and wisdom.

In celebration of his life, visitors will be received in friendship and fellowship Thursday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. Father Richard Hoerning of St. Agnes Church in Greenport will offer special prayers at 6 p.m. Interment will be private at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cradle of Aviation Museum, Attention: Carol Nelson, One Davis Ave., Garden City, NY 11530.

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Barbara Anne Armstrong-Gleason of Greenport, formerly of Southold and Mineola, died at Peconic Landing in Greenport Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. She was 84 years old.

Barbara was born Sept. 30, 1935, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Emma (Booth) and William Armstrong.

She was raised in Mineola and Southold and graduated from Mineola High School. After college, she went on to become a registered nurse in New York City.

In 1958 she married Frank Modica, Jr. and together they raised their three children in Manhasset, N.Y.

In addition to being a wife and mother, Barbara was also a writer. She wrote many articles for the Long Island section of the New York Times. In more recent years, she volunteered at God’s Love We Deliver and was proud to be of help to housebound individuals in need. Most of all, she was deeply devoted to family, a loving mother and grandmother.

Predeceased by her husband, Frank, and second husband, Thomas Gleason, she is survived by her children Carol Modica, William Modica, Nanci Modica, and son-in-law, Jesus Perera; grandchildren Vittorio, Nicole, Frank, Joel and Jason; cousins Edward Booth, Bradford Wiley, Peter Wiley and Deborah Wiley; and her beloved companion, Carlo DeGaudenzi.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29 at First Presbyterian Church of Southold at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Willow Hill Cemetery in Southold.

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Bill Claudio, who for nearly three decades was an owner of the iconic Greenport restaurant that bears his family’s name, died Saturday, his family announced. He was 81.

Mr. Claudio was part of a corporation that purchased the restaurant in 1989 from his father William Claudio Sr. Claudio’s, which was founded in 1870 by Manuel Claudio, was billed as the longest continuously family-owned eatery in the United States until it sold in 2018.

Born July 5, 1938, Mr. Claudio grew up in Greenport and achieved his adolescent dream of flying in the Air Force. After a brief stint at the Coast Guard Academy, he spent four years in the Air Force and then attended Parks College of Aeronautical Technology at St. Louis University. In 1963, he re-enlisted and spent seven more as an Air Force fighter pilot.

As a Vietnam War-era captain, he flew 216 combat missions for the Air Force, earning 20 air medals among his various citations.

He traveled the world in his career before returning to the family business, reluctantly at first, to continue the tradition. The group that bought the restaurant included his wife Jan, Kathy Claudio and Beatrice and Jerry Tuthill. Mr. Tuthill, after whom Crabby Jerry’s was named, died in 2016.

Mr. Claudio left the military in 1970, spent several years in real estate in Atlanta and Colorado, and then returned to an aviation-related field in Long Island when he worked for Hazeltine Corporation in Greenlawn. He served four years as the corporation’s director of international marketing, focusing mostly on selling black box equipment for aircraft throughout Asia.

He worked for the telecommunications company MCI and also bought and sold jets for an aircraft company in Maryland.

It was a phone call from Mr. Tuthill in 1989 that helped convince him to get into the family restaurant business. Mr. Tuthill presented him a plan to expand the business. The restaurant complex now includes Claudio’s, Claudio’s Clam Bar and Crabby Jerry’s.

“What makes this place work is that it’s been run by the same family,” Mr. Claudio said in 2013 as he prepared to serve as grand marshal of the Maritime Festival. “But we’ve also hired superb employees, some who have been with us since day one in 1989. If you don’t have talent on your side, it doesn’t work.”

A memorial visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A chapel service will be held Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Cutchogue Cemetery on Main Road in Cutchogue.

Donations may be made to:

Air Warrior Courage Foundation
P.O. Box 877, Silver Spring, MD 20918

Photo caption: Bill Claudio, shown here in 2013, owned the Greenport restaurant for nearly 30 years as part of a corporation. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder/file)

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Addie Pace of Peconic died at her home Oct. 25. She was 87.

Visitors will be received Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home’s chapel Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Tommy Edmonds officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

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Bruce Bloom, whose career in television broadcasting and advertising spanned more than 50 years, died Oct. 18 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 84.

Mr. Bloom was born in Rochester, N.Y., to Maurice E. Bloom and Eve Suskind Bloom.

He graduated from Cornell University and was an officer in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1959 before beginning his career in broadcasting at WROC-TV in Rochester. He joined CBS as a promotion director at WCAU-TV in Philadelphia and later at WBBM-TV in Chicago. He relocated to New York to become advertising director of the Corinthian Broadcasting Corporation’s five television stations.

In 1975, he established Bruce J. Bloom, Inc., an advertising and public relations agency in New York City, with Corinthian as his first client. The agency largely served clients in broadcasting, syndicated television programming and computer software. He sold the agency after 18 years and continued as a consultant to many of his former clients among other businesses.

An amateur actor and director, he was an active member of Greenville Community Theater and also served as a theater reviewer for The Scarsdale Inquirer.

Mr. Bloom was a resident of Scarsdale, N.Y., for 30 years before retiring to Southold, N.Y., where he and his wife, Sara, established Blazer Books Inc. to publish their own writings. He wrote plays and mystery novels, and enjoyed painting the scenic landscapes and seascapes on the North Fork of Long Island. He was also a skilled printmaker. Mr. Bloom was a member of the East End Arts Council and exhibited frequently in shows mounted by the organization. He also performed for North Fork Community Theater audiences.

Mr. Bloom is survived by his wife of 58 years; two daughters, Miriam, of San Francisco and Jenny Beth of Bainbridge Island, Wash.; two granddaughters, Georgia and Vika; and many nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues.

The family is grateful for the care provided by his aides Julian Lewis, Chris Barker, and Lawrence Corey, who contributed greatly to his quality of life. In spite of his compromised mobility, he remained engaged with family, friends and the world around him, including his last day in which he joyfully witnessed two of his paintings being mounted in a Judaism & Art group display at Congregation Tifereth Israel in Greenport, N.Y.

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Anne Loretta Marusevich, 99, of Mattituck, N.Y., died peacefully with her daughters by her side Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

Born to George and Mary Seniow Feb. 15, 1920, in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the second oldest and last surviving sibling of four, Nicholas, John and Joseph.

She attended St. Basil’s Academy and Lincoln Preparatory Academy. At 20, she left Philadelphia for New York City, where she worked as a fashion model and married now deceased Stephen Marusevich in 1942.

After receiving her NYS teaching certification, she continued in the fashion field, teaching modeling. She raised her family in Jamaica, Queens, and Levittown, finally settling in Mattituck. A working mother of three, she still found time to offer her talents to the less fortunate. For her unorthodox work healing recovering addicts and abused children through cultivating pride in appearance, she earned a letter of appreciation from former NYS governor Nelson Rockefeller.

Anne lovingly raised three daughters, Daria (Michael) Quataert, Andrea (Tom) Case (†) and Denise (Christopher) Magyar. She is also survived by one granddaughter, Stephanie (Jake) Peebles, and three great-grandchildren, Josephine, Elizabeth and Benjamin.

A viewing was held Oct. 28 at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. Mass took place Oct. 29 at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church, followed by burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Anne to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or East End Hospice.

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Joseph A. Cherepowich of East Marion died Oct. 26. He was 73.

He was born Sept. 5, 1946, to Sophie Troyan and Joseph Cherepowich in Greenport, N.Y.

Mr. Cherepowich earned a bachelor’s degree from Marist College.

He married Susan Green Feb. 23, 1969, in Greenport.

Mr. Cherepowich served in the National Guard and had a 38-year career with McMann Price Agency in Greenport.

He received the Rotarian of the Year and Paul Harris Fellowship awards. Mr. Cherepowich was a member of the East Marion Fire Department, Rotary Club of Greenport, Greenport Village tree committee and Oysterponds Board of Education. His family said his hobbies included gardening, farming, fishing, traveling with his wife and entertaining his grandchildren with his stories and jokes.

Mr. Cherepowich was predeceased by his parents and his sister Helen Polak. He is survived by his wife; children, Heather Walker (Gene), Jennifer Payne (Billy) and Joseph Cherepowich (Kate); his sister Marion Santaroce of East Marion; and seven grandchildren, Brendan and Brittany Walker, Madison and Abigail Payne and Anna, Alec and Evan Cherepowich.

Visitors will be received Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport, where a firematic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. with the East Marion Fire Department. A funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport. Interment will follow at East Marion Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the “Joe Cherry Choo-Choo” Restoration Project. Checks may be made payable to the Rotary Club of Greenport Charitable Fund, Inc., and mailed to Heather Walker, 2530 Gillette Drive, East Marion, NY 11939.

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Margaret Coutts of Mattituck passed away peacefully at The Hampton Care Center of Southampton Oct. 22, 2019. She was 101 years old.

She was born to Julius and Vencenza Schiavoni of Greenport on April 12, 1918.

Predeceased by her husband, Walter, and six siblings, Margaret is survived by her son, Walter, of Mattituck and daughter, Sharon (Edward) O’Neill of Laurel; three grandchildren, Renee Goldsmith, Faith Gajeski and Ben Coutts; and six great-grandchildren, Landon, Reid, Lyra, AJ, Nick and Cerise. Also surviving is one brother, Americo Schiavoni of Greenport.

A private graveside service was held Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Sacred Heart Cemetery, officiated by Monsignor Joseph W. Staudt.

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Richard F. Pierson, longtime Southold Town resident, died Oct. 5, 2019. He was 86 years old.

He was born Sept. 1, 1933, in Norristown, Pa., to Caroline Marie (Taglieber) and Raymond H. Pierson.

After high school, Richard attained an undergraduate degree from Mansfield State University in Pennsylvania and then a master’s degree from SUNY/Oswego. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1955 to 1958, attaining the rank of staff sergeant.

On Aug. 20, 1966, he married the love of his life, Marion E. Grigonis, in Southold, N.Y., and together they had three children.

Richard worked as a social studies teacher for 33 years at Southold Junior-Senior High School. He was a member of Saint Patrick R.C. Church in Southold, where he was a eucharistic minister and a lector. He was also a member of the American Legion.

Richard was proud of the fact that he donated so many books to a small village in India that they actually created a library and named it after him — The Richard Pierson Library.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marion; grandson Evan Charles Laible; siblings Raymond Pierson Jr., Jack Pierson, Caroline Evans, Ruth “Boots” Rischer and Timothy Pierson.

He is survived by his children, Richard Francis Pierson Jr. of Falls Church, Va., Elizabeth Pierson Laible of Pittstown, N.J., and Jean Marie Pierson of Clinton, N.J.; grandchildren Ethan Pierson Laible, Ava Marion Laible, Thomas Cole Pierson and Guy Francis Pierson; and his sister Judith Rowe.

The family received friends Oct. 10 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated Oct. 11 at Saint Patrick R.C. Church in Southold. Interment with U.S. Army honors followed at the church cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Marion Grigonis-Pierson Memorial Scholarship at Southold High School or East End Hospice.

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Sandra Bage, age 86, of Potsdam, N.Y. and formerly of Southold, N.Y., passed away Oct. 27, 2019 at United Helpers Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Ogdensburg, N.Y.

Sandra was born April 18, 1933, in Albertson, N.Y., the daughter of John and Felice (Zukosky) Marshut.

She graduated from Albertson High School. Upon graduation, Sandra began a career in secretarial and business office management in the insurance and construction trades. She worked for Levitt and Sons on Long Island and in Pennsylvania.

Sandra married her husband, Edward Bage, at St. Aidan’s Church in Williston Park, N.Y., Aug. 29, 1954.

She continued to work, raised two daughters, and volunteered as a Girl Scouts of America Troop Leader, and for Greenport Hospital Auxiliary, Southold Yacht Club, Southold Parent Teacher Association and many other organizations throughout her life.

Sandra accompanied her husband, Edward, overseas to live and work for ARAMCO in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, for four years. Sandra managed the business office for an ARAMCO vocational training center to help young Arab men enter the work force. Sandra and Edward enjoyed extensive worldwide and domestic travel before returning to the United States. She continued her career as a travel agent until retirement.

Sandra was an avid reader, had a generous heart, practiced civic responsibility, and especially loved her family, friends, and the sea shore of Eastern Long Island. She is survived by her daughters, Lynda and Karen Bage, and a granddaughter, Coral Pondysh. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Edward Bage.

A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Potsdam. Burial will follow at the Bayside Cemetery in Potsdam. Contributions can be made in her name to the Potsdam Humane Society, or the organization of your choice. Condolences can be shared at garnerfh.com.

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Arthur S. Gibbons of Greenport, formerly of Glen Cove, N.Y., died Oct. 22 at Peconic Landing. He was 98.

He was born Aug. 12, 1921, to Mary (Mulligan) and Myles Gibbons in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Gibbons earned a bachelors of arts degree and was a certified financial planner.

He married Rita (Budd) on Sept. 22, 1950, at St. Jerome’s in Brooklyn.

Mr. Gibbons served in the U.S. Navy for five years, attaining the rank of lieutenant junior grade. He worked at “The Magazine Antiques” in New York City and managed Quick & Reilly Stock Brokers in Maryland.

He received a life membership degree and was a past grand knight in the Knights of Columbus and was a member of the American Legion. His family said he enjoyed walking, Scrabble, singing and was a hospital volunteer for over 20 years.

Mr. Gibbons was predeceased by his wife Nov. 28, 2014, and by his brother, Donald Gibbons. He is survived by his children, Nan Iuculano of Gaithersburg, N.Y., Kim Sweeney of New Fairfield, Conn., Amy Colvin of Halesite, N.Y., Myles Gibbons and Kieran Gibbons, both of Northport, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A committal will take place Friday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. at Calverton National Cemetery for Mr. Gibbons and his wife. Military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. A memorial Mass will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport, officiated by Father Richard Hoerning.

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Joan Albertson Rogers, formerly of East Marion, died Oct. 24, 2019, at San Simeon by the Sound in Greenport, N.Y. She was 89.

She was born March 20, 1930, to Elizabeth (Tasker) and William Corey Albertson in Greenport.

Ms. Rogers graduated from Southold High School and married James E. Rogers Sept. 2, 1950, in Southold, N.Y.

She was predeceased by her husband in 2003. She is survived by her brother, Chester Albertson, of Wayne, N.Y.; her sons, Jeff Rogers of Orient and Alan Rogers of Shalott, N.C.; grandchildren, Kaitlin Macomber, Ryan Rogers, Jeffrey Rogers and Edward Rogers; and great-grandchildren Madison Baer, Parker Hoeffling, Sean Hoeffling, Kylie Macomber and Avery Macomber.

Visitors were received Oct. 28 at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport, followed by interment in East Marion Cemetery.

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