Mary Wolleben (Gailiunas), 71, of Wilmington, Del., formerly of Plattsburgh, N.Y., died March 30, 2024 surrounded by family at the Hospice of Delaware.

Mary completed her Associates degree at Bucks County Community College and achieved AHIMA Certification as a Medical Record Technician. She held various part time positions in her field while raising her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Peter and Katherine Gailiunas of Greenport, N.Y. and her brother Dr. Peter Gailiunas II of Dallas, Texas. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Robert ofWilmington, Del., and children Robert Jr. of Hainesport, N.J.; Katherine of Menands, N.Y. and Jonathan of Genview, Ill.

Mary lived a quiet but rich life enhanced by lifelong friendships she made in the many homes she kept. She cherished the many experiences she had raising her family throughout the Midwest and upstate N.Y. She was particularly fond of the salt air and beaches of Long Island’s North Fork where she grew up and met her husband and the beauty of the Plattsburgh Champlain Valley region.

The true light of her life were her three grandchildren who she doted upon every chance she got. Her spirit lives on in them.

Visitation will take place Monday, April 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4701 Weldin Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Kevin J Carroll Scholarship Fund at the CVPH Foundation Plattsburgh, N.Y. or Hospice of Delaware.

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Walter Pete Sabat of Mattituck passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was 94.

The family will receive friends Monday, April 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 9 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck, officiated by Father Michael Bartholomew.

Interment with U.S. Army honors will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mattituck Community Fund or a Hospice Organization of One’s Choice would be appreciated.

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Arthur H. McCleery of Cutchogue died on April 4, 2024 at the age of 87 after a brief illness. 

Artie was a well-known and popular letter carrier for the Greenport Postal Service. His route encompassed nearly 8 miles a day, and he was recognized at one time as the oldest letter carrier with the longest route on Long Island.

He was an avid animal lover, and the neighborhood dogs on his mail route followed him expectantly for the cookies that were ever-present in his pocket which he generously gave to any pooch who begged for one. He also enjoyed the wildlife that regularly visited his property, and he was known to help any stray or feral cat that arrived at his home in need.

Artie loved boating and fishing in the waters of eastern Long Island, which was a favorite pastime, when he was not enjoying the peaceful solitude of his front porch.

Artie moved his family to Cutchogue from West Islip in 1980, and both of his sons now make their home on the North Fork. He is predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Grace. He is survived by his sons, Arthur K. McCleery and his wife Judith of Southold and Brian McCleery and his wife Jaime and daughter Hannah of Mattituck. Hannah was his only grandchild and was his pride and joy.

Burial will be private. The family requests any memorials be made in his name to Warrior Ranch Foundation, P.O. Box 956, Riverhead, N.Y. 11901.

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Philip A. Grant Jr., age 91, of Bronxville passed away April 3, 2024 after a very long battle with two different types of cancer.

Born to Philip A. and Mary (Reilly) Grant, Philip grew up in Massachusetts, where he loved to return especially for vacations by the seashore at Cape Cod. After receiving his bachelor’s degree at Boston College, his master’s at Fordham University, and Ph.D. in United States History at Georgetown University, Philip embarked on a 55-year career as a history professor, which included service on the faculties of St. Peter’s College, St. John’s University, University of Dayton, and Pace University. 

Throughout his teaching career and continuing to the present in retirement, his teaching and conference presentations were informed by his scholarly research focusing on the role played by individual members of Congress in shaping and reforming American society and politics. His publications number over one hundred articles in History and Political Science journals, while his contributions to professional conferences reflect over 500 presentations. In spite of his recent illness, he had been invited to deliver two papers at upcoming April conferences.

Philip is survived by Alice, his loving wife of 54 years; his brother-in-law, James H. Duffy; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Rosalie D. and Robert E. Crabbe; and his sister-in-law Catherine M. Duffy; nine nieces and nephews: Brian, Michael and Patrick Duffy, Catherine O. Brooks, Robert J. and Ryan O. Crabbe, Cailin, James, and Samuel Duffy and eleven grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and by his brother-in-law, Eugene O. Duffy.

Funeral arrangements are being made by DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home, Southold, with viewing at Westchester Funeral Home in Eastchester on Friday, April 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph’s Church, Bronxville, Saturday, April 13 at 9:45 a.m. with burial following at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Southold.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ursuline Provincialate, 1338 North Avenue, New Rochelle 10804 or Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers 55 Ryder Avenue, Ossining, N.Y. 10562.

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Ralph Joseph Corron of East Marion passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was 91.

The family will receive friends Sunday, April 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Reverend Gregory Sutterlin.

Interment with U.S. Army Honors will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

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Joan Marie Pandolfo Cortez passed away April 4, 2024. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Joan Marie. 

Predeceased by her brother Robert, she is survived by her two sons: Christopher (Emily) and Michael and their families including five grandchildren; her brothers Steven and Philip (Mary Ann); her sister, Maryann (Jeffrey); sister-in-law Lori and nieces Mara and Katie. 

Joan lived and worked on the North Fork for over 25 years, most recently at Peconic Landing, and prior to that she was the director of the former Robert Perry Daycare Center in Greenport.

She was a warm and caring mother and sister who was greatly loved and will be sorely missed by her family, her many friends and her community. 

A memorial Mass will be held at St. Agnes R.C. in Greenport Church on Saturday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Horton-Mathie Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Albert J. Wilkinson, of East Setauket and Mattituck, passed peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospice on April 6, 2024. He was 94 years old.

Albert was born in Hell’s Kitchen, N.Y. Sept. 3, 1929, to Albert and Gertrude (née Angermaier) Wilkinson. On Sept. 7, 1957, he married Joan Fasanello at Brass Rail, Bronx, N.Y. They welcomed their first daughter, Kathryn, in 1959, son Albert in 1963 and another daughter Roberta in 1965. Formerly of Brentwood and Syosset where he lived for 30 years, he had been a resident of Jamesport for the past 25. Albert joined the Army in 1946 and held the rank of Tech 5 during World War II and received medals for Good Conduct, Occupation Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He joined the Army in 1950 during the Korean War and received Occupational Germany Medal. Albert was a corrections officer at Rikers Island for 20 years working in the intake office. He was a member of the New York Correction Officers Pistol Team and was a master sharpshooter.

He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his children, Kathryn Ann Foley and husband Larry of East Setauket, Albert Joseph Wilkinson and Desire DeFigueroa of Wading River and Roberta Theresa Magg and husband Thomas of Mattituck; grandchildren Whitney Ramos, TJ Magg, Lianne Foley (Ben), Amanda Magg, Taylor Foley (Donna), Maria Magg and Diana DeFigueroa and a great-grandchild, Madison Ramos.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment with U.S. Army Honors will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

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Andrea Fagan Rowsom died peacefully at her Orient home on March 28, 2024, at the age of 87. Andrea was born on June 3, 1936, in New York City to Frank Fagan and Valeska Hubbard Fagan. She attended Friends Academy and Skidmore College. On Aug. 10, 1957, Andrea married George Horton Rowsom in Roslyn, N.Y. and then lived in El Paso, Texas and Southold before settling in Orient in 1960, her home for the next 64 years. 

While raising five children, Andrea was very active in the community including the Oysterponds School, Eastern Long Island Hospital, and other charitable organizations. Andrea worked at, and was part-owner of the family’s Greenport business, S.T. Preston & Son, and was active well into her 80s. She managed the Ship & Sea Gallery and was the art director producing the company’s “Of Ships & the Sea” catalog. Andrea’s maritime experience included summer cruising on her parent’s yacht Moonbeam and leading an all-woman crew in the Ensign class during a 1970s E.L.I.Y.A. Regatta. Horses and riding were her passion from childhood, and Andrea was a well-respected rider, winning many show awards on her horses Poco Gator, Top Priority and Bodacious. Andrea was also an accomplished gardener, and her work was showcased many times on Orient home tours. 

Andrea is predeceased by her parents; her husband, George; her daughter, Melanie; and sister, Dona Fagan Arnow. She is survived by her brother, Peter Fagan; and sons Christopher (Carey), Michael (Milou), Peter (Monica) and Andrew (Heather), six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A celebration of life will take place later in the spring. Donations in memory of Andrea may be made to East End Hospice and Orient Fire Department.

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Martha Jane Sector Paul (MJ Paul) of Cutchogue, was called by her heavenly Father to forever rest on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She left this earth peacefully surrounded by her son Dr. Jonathan Paul and daughter-in-law Kathy Paul. She was 98.

MJ was born in Brooklyn on Sept. 14, 1925, to Jane (Coningsby) and Jim Sector. MJ grew up in Rockville Centre and attended Southside High School. The Sectors bought a small bungalow on Mattituck Creek in the 1930s and spent many summers with extended family enjoying the natural pristine beauty of the North Fork. They were great boaters and sailors and transitioned their water activities from Mattituck Creek to Cutchogue harbor. They would anchor their wooden boat in the cove by Nassau Point, and Martha Jane would talk of sightings of Albert Einstein walking on the beach. In 1947 the Sectors purchased a lot on Nassau Point and built a home, which is still in the family.

MJ graduated from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in fine art. It was there that she found the love of her life, LeRoy Albert Paul. They were married Sept. 14, 1948, and enjoyed a wonderful loving relationship for 55 years until he passed in 2003. MJ was a member of the Mattituck Presbyterian Church and had a deep faith in Jesus. During her life she taught art, ESL and Sunday school. In the 1980s she became president of the “Save Robins Island” committee, which fought off developers and other interest groups (casino investors) from purchasing the island. In 2021 there was a monthlong exhibition in the Cutchogue Library called Five Generations of Women in Art. She and her mother, alongside 10 other women and girls within the family, showcased their works of art for public enjoyment.

MJ was predeceased by her husband, LeRoy, in 2003. She is survived by four children: Jennifer (Brian) Forstell of Annapolis, Md., Mary Batthany of Delhi, N.Y., Ann (Eugene) Burger of Cutchogue and Dr. Jonathan Paul (Kathy) of Charlotte, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck on Sunday, April 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral will be at Mattituck Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 15, at 11 a.m. Afterwards she will be laid to rest at the Cutchogue Cemetery.

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Stephen Robert Barbara of Southold died April 6, 2024. He was 78.

Born March 7, 1946, the family will receive friends Monday, April 15, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Southold, with burial following at Wading River Cemetery.

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Laura Ann Dickerson of Southold passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was 71 years old.

Laura was born on Oct. 10, 1952, in Greenport to Josephine (née Drumm) and Chester Konarski. She was one of three children. Raised on the North Fork, she graduated from Greenport High School.

On Aug. 12, 1978, in Greenport, she married the love of her life, James Dickerson. Together they had two children. She was a dietary aide at San Simeon by the Sound Nursing Home. Above all else, she loved being at home and taking care of her family.

Laura is survived by her husband, James; her children, James Dickerson Jr. (Meghan) of Southold and Donna Young (Dan) of Riverhead; grandchildren Mason Dickerson, Josephine Young and Nolan Dickerson; sisters Helen Barrett (Michael) of Florida and Rosemary Konarski (Joe) of Greenport; and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family has chosen to remember Laura’s life privately at this time. A celebration of life will be held in July. Please contact the family for details.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Southold Fire Department would be appreciated.

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

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Karen Anne Phillips was born Aug. 11, 1986, in New York, N.Y. The middle child of three girls, she was raised in Scarsdale, N.Y., with her sisters and their many pets.

Karen graduated from Scarsdale High School in 2004 before attending SUNY Purchase.

Karen was first and foremost an animal lover, especially, but not limited to, dogs, horses and cats. Karen owned, at various times, a cockatiel named Chirpy, a snake, rats named Snowball and Tippy Tappy, hamsters and a snail named Little Customer.

Karen was a devoted friend and enjoyed making people laugh. Her friends remember her magnetic personality and her ability to bring even the shyest person out of their shell. 

A contrarian by nature, Karen often rebelled against rules and authority figures. She was skeptical of anyone who took themselves too seriously and enjoyed poking fun at social norms and conventions.

Aside from her pets, Karen’s interests included heavy metal music, horror films, and horseback riding.

For the past 11 years Karen worked at Bluegreen Vacations in Orlando, Fla., where she was adored by her colleagues. She was a member of the Bluegreen Zenith Society in recognition of her top-in-class customer service and performance.

Karen is survived by her mother Robin Phillips and step-father Salem Katsh of Orient, N.Y.; father William Phillips of Jamaica; sisters Laura Phillips of Astoria, N.Y. and Katie Herring and her husband Wade Herring of Atlanta, Ga., along with their son Isaac; step-sister Halley Brown and her husband Nick Brown of Greenport, N.Y., as well as Loki the basset hound and Puma the cat.

Karen struggled with addiction for much of her adult life. Despite periods of sobriety, Karen ultimately succumbed to her addiction and died by overdose on April 6, 2024. 

She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. This information is shared in the hope that it may help destigmatize substance abuse and prevent additional unnecessary loss. In lieu of flowers, Karen’s parents respectfully suggest donations to the following organization: To Write Love on Her Arms, twloha.com/donate.

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Ralph Joseph Corron of East Marion, and formerly of Eatons Neck, N.Y. and Northport, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was 91 years old.

Ralph was born on April 28, 1932 in Plattsburgh, N.Y. to Valeda Elizabeth Corron. He was an only child. After high school he joined the U.S. Army where he served for three years during the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of Seargeant. From there he went on to attain his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from SUNY Plattsburgh and then his Masters of Arts Degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. He was a member of the Advanced Asian Studies Association at Syracuse University, a member of the New York State Teachers Association, a member of the New York State and Long Island Social Studies Association and President of the Northport/East Northport Curriculum Council. In his professional career, he worked as a teacher for the Northport-East Northport School District. Ralph was also a decedent of Robert Caron, a pioneer who settled Quebec, Canada.

On Dec. 27, 1959, in Delmar, N.Y., he married the love of his life Carol L. (née Tool) Corron. Together they had four children.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife Carol; children Greg Corron (Missy) of St. James, N.Y., Michelle Corron-Schatz (Anthony) of Pittstown, N.J., Nicole Corron-Malewski (Robert) of Northport, N.Y. and Renée Corron-Power (Robert) of St. James, N.Y.; and grandchildren Robert Malewski, Caroline Malewski, Chance Corron, Cassia Corron, Chloe Corron, Brendan Power and Sean Power.

The family received friends on Sunday, April 7 at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. Funeral Services were held on Monday, April 8 at the funeral home, officiated by Reverend Gregory Sutterlin. Interment with U.S. Army Honors followed at Calverton National Cemetery.

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Michael Arthur Simon, 87, of New Suffolk, N.Y. passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024 at Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quiogue, N.Y.

Michael was predeceased by his parents, Israel and Helen Simon, and his sister Barbara Simon. He is survived by his wife Shannon Slon Simon; son Jason (Katherine Trouern-Trend) Simon of Easthampton, Mass.; and daughter Jennifer (Francis) Simon Carey of Kapaa, Hawaii; and six grandchildren: Amanda, Sidney, Max, Malek, Gabriel and Emily.

Michael was born on Dec. 20, 1936 and grew up in Milburn, N.J. He lived a long life filled with many cherished family and friends, proud accomplishments and memorable experiences. He was an alumni of Amherst College where he earned a Bachelor’s degree. There he met lifelong friends, Dick Frank (Greenwich, Conn.) and David Sonstroem (Storrs, Conn.). Michael also earned a Master’s degree in Biochemistry and a PhD in Philosophy from Harvard University. While in Cambridge, Mass. he met his beloved wife Shannon and they married in Cambridge on Feb. 23, 1964. Avid travelers, Shannon and Michael traveled the globe including to England, Iceland, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador and Antarctica. Shannon recalls many fond memories of their adventures together such as the delight with finding Antarctica’s hills overflowing with acres of penguins.

Michael had many wonderful years as a professor at Hamilton College, the University of Connecticut, and the State University of New York at Stonybrook. As a college professor, he published many articles as well as several books on Philosophy. He was a lifelong learner, and also obtained a J.D. from the Cardozo School of Law, and became a member of the New York State Bar Association. He used this degree to do several pro-bono cases, including protecting the rights of immigrants, and he was an avid member of the ACLU.

Michael loved jazz and classical music. He learned how to play the flute, clarinet, saxophone, recorder, and banjo and played as part of a recorder orchestra in New York City. He loved New York City and lived there for many years where he enjoyed visiting museums, theater, the opera, jazz clubs and restaurants. He enjoyed hiking, camping and was an avid reader. He was a regular, and much loved patron of the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library.

Michael was deeply committed to his family. He was fondly referred to as “Poppy” by his grandchildren and he adored them with his whole heart. He always believed in his children and would do anything for them. They spent many hours discussing everything under the sun, while pondering the universe, striving to understand the infinitesimal nature of all things. On weekend mornings, he would play loud and triumphant classical music throughout the house.

He spent his final weeks surrounded by family with classical music playing on repeat. I will never forget the comforting sound of his beautiful humming …I will always love my Daddy “as far as love can go.”

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following: New Suffolk Waterfront Fund, ACLU, Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library or Kanas Center for Hospice Care. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

The family received friends on Friday, April 5 at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Funeral Services were held at the funeral home, officiated by Rabbi Sheila Goloboy.

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David Allen Pultz, Greenport resident, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was 70 years old.

David was born on Dec. 29, 1953, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Shirley J. (nee Carroza) and Edward H. Pultz. He was one of five children. He graduated from Greenport High School in 1972. In his professional career he achieved his plumbing license in Texas, where he lived for many years. Upon his return to Greenport, he continued his plumbing career with Falkowski-Smith Plumbing.

David was an avid football fan and played on the Greenport varsity team as a defensive tackle. He loved animals, particularly his many dogs. He enjoyed helping the NFAWL to find many forever homes for the animals in their care. He also enjoyed rehabbing many various wildlife from raccoons to monkeys.

David was predeceased by his parents Edward and Shirley; brothers Greg Pultz and Edward (Wick) Pultz; wife Barbara (nee Joseph) Pultz; and infant son Joseph Pultz. David is survived by his sons Jonathan Pultz and David Pultz of Calif.; sisters Elizabeth Thompson of Mattituck and Jan Falkowski (Ron) of Southold; five grandchildren and sister-in-law Jane Hulse of Georgia.

A celebration of Life for David will be held on Tuesday, April 30 at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Southold, officiated by Rev. Dr. Peter J. Kelley. Interment will follow at Sterling Cemetery in Greenport. Memorial donations may be made to NFAWL.

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Tom Smith of South Jamesport N.Y., born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Oct. 5, 1938, went to his eternal rest on April 6, 2024 at age 85.

Tom married Cathy Smith (nee Driscoll) on Oct. 28, 1962, spending more than 60 years together until the time of his death.

Father to James David Smith and father-in-law to Karen Quinones-Smith of Levittown, N.Y.

Father to Eileen Marie Mulligan (nee Smith) and her partner Mike Spingola of Patchogue, N.Y.

Grandfather to six grandchildren: Erin, Shannon, Michael, Tara, Brandon and Christopher.

Brother to David J. Smith and brother-in-law to Carol M. Smith.

Tom served with honor from 1956 to 1959 as a Radioman third class in the US Navy. The majority of his career was spent with Western Union.

He received great joy from cooking and developing new recipes. His barbecue ribs, sauces and cooking skills were a delight for family and friends.

Tom loved and was loved, and will be missed until we meet again in the Kingdom of God.

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Daniel Patrick Dwyer of Cutchogue passed away at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was 51 years old.

Daniel was born on Aug. 23, 1972, in Flushing, N.Y. to Maureen J. (née Higgins) and Patrick D. Dwyer. He was one of six children. After high school, he attended college and attained his associate degree.

On May 27, 1995, in Middle Island, N.Y., he married the love of his life, Tracey Leigh (née Brzezinski) Dwyer. Together they had four children and made their home in Cutchogue.

In his professional career, he was a sergeant with the NYPD, and then transitioned into the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, where he retired as a Suffolk County corrections officer. After retirement, he found a career in Waterview Property Management. He was a youth coach for PAL football and a Little League baseball coach. He was a member of the Peer to Pier Program, a veterans’ advocate and a contributor to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Predeceased by his siblings Brian Dwyer and Joseph Dwyer; Daniel is survived by his wife, Tracey; children Shannon Dwyer, Christopher Dwyer, Jonathan Dwyer and Elizabeth Dwyer; grandchildren Dalton Dwyer and Clover Lauretti; and siblings Patrick Dwyer, Matthew Dwyer and Christine Dwyer.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 16, from 4 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 17, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

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Constance M. “Connie” Moisa of Mattituck passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was 99.

The family will receive friends Monday, April 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

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Geoffrey Hind of Greenport passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was 87 years old.

Geoffrey was born on April 7, 1937 in Farnworth, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Bessie (née Bell) and Gerald Hind. He was an only child. He graduated high school from the Bolton School in the United Kingdom. After high school he attended Cambridge University where he attained his Masters degree. From there he attended Queen Mary College in London where he attained his Doctorate degree. He worked at John’s Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. for his post-doctoral from 1962 to 1963, then moved on to Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, N.Y. where he was a Senior Scientist from 1964 to his retirement in 2004. He enjoyed early music, the piano, the organ, the harpsichord, choirs and gardening.

Geoffrey is survived by his wife Bonnie (née Hulse) Hind; and cousins Yvonne Bryce of Bolton, United Kingdom and Jonathan Brown of West Augton, United Kingdom.

The family has chosen to remember Geoffrey’s life privately at this time.

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Jocelyn Ozolins, of Orient, N.Y., formerly of New York City, died in Feb. 2024 from complications of breast cancer. She was 65 years old.

Jocelyn was born in 1958 in Newark, N.J. to Neale Wilke Clapp and Sandra Clapp (née Nachowitz). She was raised in St. Thomas, USVI and Chatham, N.J. with her sister Robin, and her half-sister Liz. She moved to Michigan to attend the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where she earned a B.A. in English and Art History, and then to New York City, where she lived until moving to Orient in 2001. Later in her career, she attended Syracuse University, where she earned an MS in Library and Information Science (2014). Pursuing a mid-career change while managing her family and professional commitments was challenging, and Joce became a valued mentor and model for others in the class navigating their own complex paths.

Jocelyn loved living in New York, where she worked as a picture researcher and Senior Account Executive for The Bettman Archive, later Corbis/Bettman. She was perfect for the job – not only because of her impressive and sometimes absurdly detailed command of the faces, names, and stories behind so many historical images, but also because of her legendary and ceaseless curiosity about any idea or event that stirred her imagination. Jocelyn’s friends and relatives knew that even the most casual reference to a book, song or oddball historical figure that she found interesting was likely to elicit either a little-known fact that would expand your knowledge of the subject, or a thought-provoking question that would test it in the most good-natured way.

When she moved to Long Island, she became a librarian, first at Floyd Memorial (2005-14) and then, after earning her MS, at Shelter Island Public Library where she was Head of Reference until her death. She also managed the Shelter Island library’s Readers Advisory, Collection Development, Adult Programming and the Mystery Book Club. She loved these roles, in part because she loved books but also because she loved the patrons. She enjoyed matching people to the resources to satisfy their own curiosities, and she loved the stories, questions, and ideas they brought. She treated the library and its patrons as a learning community, and never stopped envisioning better ways to serve that community through her work.

Jocelyn married Helmars (Mari) Ozolins, in 1997, and they raised two sons: Evan (25) and Alex (22). She was a warm and loving mother who gave her sons her excellent sense of humor and appreciation for music and art. She appreciated their individuality and loved to tell stories of their adventures in college, at work, or in navigating young adulthood. She was immensely proud of both of them.

Jocelyn loved gardening, and was both an avid gardener and a collector of gardening books. She volunteered a significant amount of time at her sons’ elementary school, where she successfully applied for grant funding to support her project – developing a butterfly garden which still blooms today at Oysterponds Elementary School.

One of Jocelyn’s favorite parts of living in Orient was the community of year-round residents and friends she found there. She especially loved the Country Store, and would make a point to bring out-of-towners in for their excellent baked goods and coffee, and of course, the Orient vibe.

Jocelyn is survived by her two sons and her husband, as well as her sister Robin, her half-sister Liz and their children, Liam, Nora and Peter. She is also survived by her uncle and aunt, Bill and Joanne Clapp and many cousins on both sides of her family – all of whom miss her dearly.

A small family memorial gathering is planned for spring. Donations in memory of Jocelyn can be made to the 21st Century Fund of the American Library Association.

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