Gail Heck of Laurel died Feb. 3. She was 85.
Visitors will be received Thursday, Feb. 6, from 3 to 8 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at Mattituck Presbyterian Church, officiated by Caren Heacock. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to John’s Place, C/O St. Agnes R.C. Church, 523 Front St., Greenport, NY 11944.
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Joseph L. Fusaro, age 90, died Dec. 10, 2020, and his loving wife, Barbra Fusaro, age 85, died shortly thereafter on Jan. 26, 2020.
They lived in Huntington Station, N.Y., Mattituck, N.Y. and Charleston, S.C.
They are survived by their three children, Lauren (William) Bladykas of Charleston, Linda (John) Caccamo of East Northport and Robert (Laraine) Fusaro of Dix Hills; their nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Upon Joe’s sale of his business, Community Food Market in Huntington Station, he traded his butcher apron for the candy counter at Love Lane Sweet Shoppe in Mattituck.
He embraced all things North Fork and held court at Village Market on Love Lane.
Barbara and Joe became well-loved figures in their new town as well as both being involved members of the Marlene Lane Civic Association.
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Kathryne Kosianowski of North Port, Fla., formerly of Cutchogue and Laurel, died Feb. 3. She was 71.
She was born Oct. 9, 1948, to Rita and Eddie Grohoski, and married Walter Kosianowski on her birthday in 1971.
Ms. Kosianowski is survived by her husband; her daughter Kimberly Kosianowski; her daughter and son-in-law Karyne and Todd Underwood; and her grandchildren Hayden, Ian, Evan and Owen Underwood.
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Aniello “Neal” D. Catapano of Southold died Feb. 7. He was 55.
Visitors will be received Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. A service will take place Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Richard Jensen of Hope Reformed Baptist Church in Coram. The Rite of Committal will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to Southold Fire Department or Southold Historical Society.
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Terence (Terry) John Fleming of Greenport, N.Y., passed away peacefully at home Feb. 8, 2020, after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Heidi (née Bodemann) of 23 years and son, Eric.
Terry was born Oct. 10, 1943. He spent his younger years in Lynbrook, N.Y., until his family moved to Pittsburgh, Pa. Every summer was spent in Laurel, N.Y., with his family.
Terry attended South Hills Catholic in Pittsburgh and went on to Penn State University, where he graduated in 1966 with a degree in history. He was a member of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity.
After college, he was drafted for the Vietnam War and spent three years serving in the U.S. Army. Upon discharge, he started working in sales for Pro-Bush Corp. He continued in sales throughout his career. His final job was with Quality Oils where he sold Chevron products for the oil and lubricant division.
Terry moved to Louisville, Ky., in 1974 and lived there until 2016. He considered Louisville as home and was very involved with men’s softball. He played on teams for several years and he eventually became the coach of one team. He also started the Penn State University Alumni Club of Louisville while he was there. Terry loved all sports and was an avid fan of both the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates.
Besides his wife, Heidi, and son, Eric, Terry leaves behind three wonderful brothers, David (Elizabeth), Peter (Molly) and Daniel; along with his uncle, Thomas J. Fleming (Jack Hagstrom, recently deceased); and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased in life by his parents, Marie (Heim) Fleming and John Fleming; his sister, Ginger (William Marlow); and stepfather, Leo Russell.
All services for Terry will be held in Louisville, Ky.
Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport assisted the family.
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John A. Wilcenski Sr. of Mattituck died Feb. 13. He was 87.
Visitors will be received Sunday, Feb. 16, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where firematic services will be held at 7:30 p.m.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue, officiated by Father Robert Wolosik. U.S. Navy honors will follow. Interment will take place at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.
Memorial donations may be made to Mattituck Fire Department.
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Southold resident Stanley I. Rubin died Feb. 14 at age 94.
Services will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Horton Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport, with Rabbi Howard Diamond and the Rev. Ann VanCleef officiating. Burial will follow at Orient Central Cemetery.
A complete obituary will follow.
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Renée M. Lauriguet of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Mattituck, died Feb. 11. She was 91.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Calverton National Cemetery.
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck is serving the family.
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Former North Fork resident Joan Marie Akscin died Jan. 25.
She was born July 5, 1953, to Emily T. (Mileska) and William J. Borkowski in Riverhead, N.Y.
Raised in Cutchogue, N.Y., she was a graduate of Southold High School and Middletown State Hospital of Nursing.
Ms. Akscin raised her family in Southold and worked as a registered nurse at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport, N.Y., until her retirement in 1997. She later lived and worked as an R.N. in Statesville, N.C., and Ormond Beach, Fla., before moving to Clover, S.C., in 2018.
According to her family, Joan was a devout Christian who enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, painting and spending time with her family.
Predeceased by brothers David Borkowski and William Borkowski Jr., Ms. Akscin is survived by her children, Andrew Akscin of Greenport, N.Y., and Tracey Goff of Holly Hill, Fla.; brothers Larry Borkowski of Mint Hill, N.C., Michael Borkowski of Clover, S.C., and Marty Borkowski of Statesville, N.C.; as well as aunts, uncles and several nieces and nephews.
A private family celebration of her life is planned at a later date.
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Artemios V. Tsismenakis of Crete, Greece, Brooklyn and East Marion, died Feb. 14 in Brooklyn at age 89.
The family will receive visitors Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 2 to 4 and 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Dahill Funeral Home, 2525 65th Street, Brooklyn.
Visitation and funeral services on the North Fork will be held Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Mattituck, with visiting hours beginning at 11 a.m. followed by the funeral liturgy at noon.
Interment will follow at East Marion Cemetery, where the U.S. Army will render military honors.
Makaria will be held at O’Mally’s in Southold.
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Renee M. Lauriguet, formerly of Mattituck and Jupiter, Fla., died Feb. 11 in Port Charlotte, Fla., at age 91.
She was born April 3, 1928, in Queens to Mary Agnes (Mannes) and James Kennedy and was raised in Queens. On Christmas Eve 1947, she became engaged to Robert Lauriquet and they married Aug. 21, 1948.
She lived on the North Fork for nearly 40 years before moving permanently in 2011 to Florida, where she used to spend winters.
Ms. Lauriguet was a communicant of Sacred Heart Parish in Cutchogue. According to family, she was a mother and grandmother whose whole life was her family.
Predeceased by her husband March 9, 2011, she is survived by her children, Sharon Demopoulos of Mattituck, Robert Lauriguet Jr. of Port Charlotte, Fla., Michele Feaster of Freedom, Calif., Deborah Lauriguet Kolar of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Lynette Morales of Eugene, Ore.; a brother, Robert Kennedy; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by brothers William and James Kennedy.
Graveside services and interment will be held Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. at Calverton National Cemetery.
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home assisted the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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John T. Ahearn passed peacefully at the age of 82 on Feb. 17, 2020, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his children, Kevin (and Karen) Ahearn, Kate Burt, Kristen (and Greg) Merigliano, John (and Sarah) Ahearn, Patty (and Drew) Miller and Matt (and Patti) Ahearn. He is survived by his grandchildren and step-grandchildren: Madison, Molly, Galen, Dreya, Tatiana, Caleb, Olivia, Maeve, Drew, Riley, Grace, Morgan, Eugene, Warren, Cameron and Ellie. He is survived by his siblings, Mary Louise (Sis) Fusillo, Jeanne Giacobbe and Ed (and Sharon) Ahearn. John was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Kathleen FitzMaurice Ahearn; his grandson Seanne Patrick Burt; his son-in-law Michael Burt; and siblings Bobby Ahearn, Ruth Loeber and Anne Troy.
John will be remembered for his love of family, dedication to his job and the more-than-occasional round of golf. He served his country being enlisted in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was a quick wit, loved sports and delighted in the antics and accomplishments of his grandchildren.
Family will receive visitors Friday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport. Cremation will be private.
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Unexpectedly, Sophia A. Greenfield fell seriously ill at the end of December. She passed away on Jan. 22, 2020, in the caring surrounds of Good Shepherd Hospice in Port Jefferson, N.Y. Sophia’s spirit is no doubt watching over us, wishing us well and encouraging us to keep kindness in our hearts.
Sophia came to the North Fork in 1968 from Washington, D.C. She grew up in a dynamic multicultural city with interesting people, places, experiences. She was always artistic, creative and imaginative. Early on she became passionate about gardening (which evolved into her lifelong commitment to protecting the environment). She was a good athlete. She loved swimming in the Chesapeake Bay. Her love for sailing started in Washington. After college at George Washington University, she became a social worker. She was an adventurous, poised young woman, confident enough to tour Europe by herself for several months. She had a younger sister, Dolores Kaminski, who survives her.
A childhood friend recalled this about her: “Sophia (Sophie) was my close friend. We shared a lively curiosity and active engagement in our world. Sophie made everything fun — she was smart and quick, imaginative and inventive. She could make things happen both artistically and practically. Being highly adept at whatever she did, her creative energy made everything and every day an exciting adventure. What fun we had climbing cliffs in Rock Creek Park, exploring deserted mansions, building forts and gardens, playing hopscotch and football with neighborhood friends in the street, cooking and cleaning, drawing. Our special fun was flying down the front stairs of my house on a mattress. Just two little girls enjoying life. We were lucky.”
On the North Fork, Sophia lived in both Southold and Peconic. She came here as a new bride and later divorced. She was a proud, independent, courageous, resourceful, highly creative, caring individual with a good sense of humor. She was also very private. Her friendships and concern for others were far-reaching — from the kids she taught, to fellow artists, to local merchants and farmers, to tradespeople and business professionals, to community organizations and people in need. She was an appreciative person. Her artistry also carried over to her work as a skilled landscaper. She was an “original,” one-of-a-kind person who touched many people’s lives and hearts.
People usually spotted Sophia accompanied by her dog, Ben. They were almost inseparable. They took long walks on the beaches, back roads, and countryside. Sophia always loved animals and sometimes volunteered at the Southold Town Animal Shelter. In recent years, Sophia often made wonderful little collages from recycled publications. Usually a loving or thoughtful message was attached, written in her strong, clear script. Not surprising, as she was an avid reader and sincere person, with something to say.
Sophia’s ashes will be scattered at sea. Peace and Blessings! If you wish to make a donation in Sophia’s memory, please contact the Southold Town Animal Shelter, 631-765-1811.
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Henry P. Flinter of Southold died Feb. 20 at his home. He was 79.
The family will receive visitors Monday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 6 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at St. Patrick R.C. Church in Southold, with Father John Barrett officiating. The Rite of Committal will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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John A.Wilcenski Sr. of Mattituck passed away on Feb. 13, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old.
John was born on Aug. 18, 1932, in Laurel, to Mary Anna (née Peksa) and Alexander Wilcenski. He graduated from Mattituck High School in 1950, then enlisted in the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday and served his country for four years.
On May 2, 1959, John married his wife, Jeannette (née Cichanowicz) Wilcenski, and they made their home in Mattituck for the past 61 years.
John was employed at Brookhaven National Laboratory for 38 years, working as a cryogenic technician. He was an Ex-Chief, active and honorary member of the Mattituck Fire Department for 64 years.
John was the most cherished Dziadek, father and husband. A loving description from one of his grandchildren, “What a sweet, determined, hardworking, fun-loving man! I am forever thankful for the gift of life and family he brought me and for all the love and laughs we got to share.”
Predeceased by his daughter Deborah A. Wisowaty in February of 2018, he is survived by his wife, Jeannette; children John A. Wilcenski, Jr. (Susan) of Westhampton, Patricia (William K.) Granneman of Califon, N.J., and Cutchogue and Donald Wilcenski of Southold; seven cherished grandchildren, William J. (Colleen) Granneman, Katherine Wilcenski, Alexandra Wilcenski, Elizabeth Wilcenski, Alex Wilcenski, Andrew Wilcenski and Laurel Wilcenski; and one great-granddaughter, Emily Ann Granneman.
Visitors were received on Feb. 16 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial Mass was celebrated on Feb. 17 at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue, officiated by Father Robert Wolosik. U.S. Navy honors were rendered following the Mass. Interment took place at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.
Memorial donations may be made to Mattituck Fire Department.
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Karen Ann Helinski of Southold Town passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. She was 58 years old.
Born in Greenport and raised in Cutchogue, Karen was a lifelong resident of the North Fork.
She was the beloved daughter of Jane (Orlowski) and Anthony Domaleski.
She graduated from Mattituck High School and attended college at CW Post – Long Island University, where she studied marketing.
She married the love of her life, Thomas M. Helinski, on Nov. 15, 1986, at our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue. They have lived in Southold for the past 33 years.
Karen was active around town. She worked as a CPA and owned an accounting firm in Southold. She also served as treasurer for the Southold Fire District and enjoyed attending mass at Saint Patrick’s R.C. Church.
Predeceased by her parents, Jane and Anthony, and her sister, Alice Domaleski, she is survived by her husband, Thomas; daughter Kristen Callahan and her husband, Daniel, of Watertown, Mass.; and brother John Domaleski and his wife, Vareen, of Warren, R.I.
Karen found joy making jewelry, taking summer boat rides on Peconic Bay and spending time with her daughter, Kristen. Karen could always be spotted around town, whether it was browsing at the Book Cottage or attending a fundraiser at the firehouse.
Visitors will be received Thursday, Feb. 27, 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 Friday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. at Saint Patrick’s R.C. Church in Southold, officiated by Father John Barrett. Interment will follow at Saint Patrick’s R.C. Cemetery in Southold.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to East End Hospice or the Southold Fire Department Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Bruce William Benson of Orient died at home Feb. 16. He was 73.
He was born Jan. 6, 1947, to Dorothy (Tranter) and August Benson in Bensonhurst, N.Y.
Mr. Benson attended Mepham High School and earned an associate degree from Nassau College. He made a career as a Nassau County police officer.
He married his wife, Barbara Ann Benson, on Nov. 11, 1967.
Mr. Benson was a member of Fraternal Order of Police, U.S. Marshals and True Light Church. Family said he enjoyed playing bass guitar and listening to The Beatles and was a fan of Superman.
He was predeceased by his wife. He is survived by his children, Dr. Kevin Benson of Midland, Texas, Karen Ann Benson of Cutchogue and Pastor Keith Benson of Southold; and three grandchildren.
A celebration of life will take place Saturday, Feb. 29, at 11 a.m. at True Light Church, 1850 Main Bayview Road, Southold, NY 11971.
Memorial donations may be made to True Light Church, P.O. Box 804, Southold, NY 11971.
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Marta Anna Hemming of Greenport died Feb. 7. She was 90.
She was born May 4, 1929, to Stefania (Laske) and Jerzy Bohdan Hildt in Wejherowo, Poland.
Ms. Hemming graduated from SUNY/Empire State College with a degree in social work and was employed by Family Services Association in Hempstead.
She married her husband, J.F. Kerry Hemming in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1958.
Ms. Hemming was named Polish/American Citizen of the Year and was the 1948 Polish Women’s Downhill Skiing Champion. Her family said she held a deep love for the nation and people of Poland and her grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband in 2006 and her brother, Roman Hildt in 2012. She is survived by her son, Philip Eaton Hemming, of Vancouver, Canada; and grandchildren Ailsa and Felix.
A service will take place Thursday, March 5, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue. Her ashes will be buried in Warsaw, Poland.
Memorial donations may be made to Kosciuszko Foundation (thekf.org) or North Shore Animal League (animalleague.org).
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Author Joseph Cowley Sr. of Westport, Conn., formerly of Southold, died at home Feb. 17. He was 96.
Mr. Cowley was born Oct. 9, 1923. He graduated from Columbia University in 1947, interrupting his academic career to serve two and a half years with the Army Air Force during World War II. The last few months of service were spent overseas as a bombardier with the Eighth Air Force, for which he was awarded the Bronze Star.
He received his M.A. from Columbia in 1948 and taught English at Cornell University before entering sales.
Mr. Cowley published five novels, several short story collections, four plays and two works of nonfiction.
He married Ruth M. Cowley in 1948; they divorced in 1983, but remained together until her death in 2006.
Mr. Cowley was predeceased by his daughter, Jennifer Schlaich. He is survived by his partner of 12 years, Bernice Friedson; his sister, Dorothy; three children, Barbara, Charles and Joe Jr.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place in Westport March 2. For more information, call 937-217-3304.
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