Thomas Coticchio of Laurel passed away at home Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was 91.
The family will receive friends Sunday, July 7 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where funeral services will be held at 8 p.m.
Interment will take place at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale, NY.
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Sylvia Bertha Ann Ebert of Greenport died June 30, 2024. She was 87.
The family will receive visitors Wednesday, July 3, from 2 to 6 p..m at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.
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Robert Jeffery Rehm of Cutchogue, 30-year Cutchogue Fire Department member and volunteer and retired owner of East End Insurance, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. He was 75 years old.
Jeff was born on Sept. 6, 1948 in Jamaica, N.Y. to Margaret E. (née Hamsley) and Robert E. Rehm. He was one of two children. He graduated from Southold High School. After high school he enlisted with the U.S. Army and served from 1968 to 1970 attaining the rank of Sergeant, and being awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
On May 23, 1970, in West Hempstead, he married the love of his life Lynda J. (née Rausch) Rehm. Together they had three children and made their home in Cutchogue. In his professional career, Jeff worked as an insurance agent for East End Insurance (which he owned) for 16 years, and for Rausch Brokerage for 24 years. He was a 30-year member and volunteer with the Cutchogue Fire Department and a 30-year member with the Cutchogue Lions Club. He was a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Suffolk County, where he served as a Past President from 1990 to 1991 and as Legislative Chairman for 25 years.
Predeceased by his son Ryan David Rehm; Jeff is survived by his wife Lynda; children Kelleigh Liguori of Cutchogue and Kristen Rehm of Cutchogue; grandchildren Reilleigh Liguori, Sarah Liguori, Ryann Rehm and Sean Rehm; and brother Christopher Rehm of Mattituck.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 9 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the DeFriest Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where Cutchogue Firematic Services will be held at 7:30 p.m., followed by Funeral Services at 8:30 p.m. Interment with U.S. Army Honors will take place at Calverton National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Wounded Warrior Project or Cutchogue Fire Department would
be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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A celebration and Mass for Scott Bugdin will take place at noon Saturday, July 13, at St. Isidore’s R.C. Church in Riverhead. Following the Mass, friends and family will gather at Polish Hall in Riverhead to celebrate Scott’s life. All are welcome to bring photos and memories of Scott to share.
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Funeral services for Carol Ann Nock Goldsmith, who died Dec. 25, 2023, will be held Saturday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Southold. The Rev. Dr. Peter Kelley will officiate.
Interment will follow at New Bethany Cemetery in Mattituck, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Dr. Douglas Goldsmith.
Memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen breast cancer fund or the Humane Society.
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck is assisting the family.
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Thomas F. Storm, longtime Southold resident, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was 75 years old.
Thomas was born on June 22, 1949 in Manhattan to Margaret (née Brown) and Samuel F. Storm. He was an only child. He married the love of his life Rosellen C. (née Weisberg) Storm in Queens in 1968. Together they had three children. In his professional career, Thomas was the owner of a successful chimney cleaning and repair business for over 30 years in New York City and the Hamptons.
Thomas is survived by his wife Rosellen; children Thomas Storm Jr. of Huntington, Christopher Storm (Sharon) of Cutchogue and Samantha Storm of Kailua, Hawaii; and grandchildren Margaret Storm, Kathryn Storm, Liam Storm, Madison Storm and Jacob Storm.
The family has chosen to remember Thomas’ life privately at this time.
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is serving the family.
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Sylvia Ann Ebert, known affectionately as Sudy, passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 87 in Greenport.
Born on Dec. 12, 1936, in Garden City, Sylvia was a beacon of strength and determination throughout her life, never letting her blindness impede her zest for living fully.
Sylvia was a proud alumna of Garden City High School and Adelphi University, where she honed her skills that would later define her professional life. She dedicated her career to helping others as a Certified Social Worker and Psychologist at Nassau County Medical Center, and later in her private practice in psychology. Her career was marked by compassion, dedication, and a deep commitment to understanding the human psyche.
An avid adventurer, Sylvia loved skiing, cycling, and was particularly passionate about traveling. Her spirit for adventure and her refusal to be defined by her disability inspired all who knew her. She was celebrated by Seeing Eye for 50 years of loving and working with five seeing eye dogs Vali, Yvette, Yulie, Zelda and Garnet.
Contributions in memory of Sylvia can be made to The Seeing Eye, an organization dedicated to helping individuals with vision loss, at P.O. Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963-0375 or through their website at seeingeye.org.
The Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport is assisting the family during this time. Sylvia’s life and her remarkable spirit will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.
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Charlene Frances VanCura, passed away on June 17, 2024 at the age of 75. She was born on June 5, 1949, and left a lasting legacy through her creativity, craftsmanship, and the love she shared with her family.
Charlene is survived by her two devoted daughters, Sharon Broere and Deborah Ferguson, who were a constant source of pride and joy in her life. She shared a deep and enduring bond with her life partner, Joseph Wysocki, who stood by her side through thick and thin.
A doting grandmother, Charlene leaves behind four cherished grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She delighted in their laughter, accomplishments, and the special moments they shared together.
Charlene’s passion for art was evident in every brushstroke and sculpture, leaving a trail of beauty and inspiration for those who were fortunate enough to experience her work. As a skilled carpenter and furniture upcycler, she transformed ordinary pieces into extraordinary works of art, showcasing her unique talent and flair for design.
Beyond her artistic endeavors, Charlene was known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family and friends. Her generosity knew no bounds, and she made a positive impact on everyone she encountered.
A celebration of Charlene’s life will be held on August 2, 2024 at The Sound View. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made in her memory to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Charlene Frances VanCura will be dearly missed but forever remembered for the beauty she brought into the world and the love she shared with those fortunate enough to know her. May she rest in eternal peace.
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Dolores J. Smith of DeLancey, N.Y. and formerly of Aquebogue died July 10, 2024 at East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care. She was 83.
The family will receive visitors Sunday, July 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. at McLaughlin-Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral mass will take place Monday, July 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Church and interrment will take place at St. Isidore Cemetery.
Memorial donations are requested for East End Hospice.
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Janice M. Strickland of Moriches and formerly of Greenport, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was 72.
The family will receive friends Thursday, July 18 at 1 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, followed by homegoing services at 2 p.m., officiated by Pastor Kevin Ford.
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Douglas Hauck of Mattituck passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 He was 72.
The family will receive friends Monday, July 15 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to East End Hospice would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Carolyn Quinlan Murray, 98, who lived for many years in Montville, N.J. and Greenport, passed away peacefully in assisted living in Macungie, Pa. on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Carolyn, also known as, Carol and “CQ” was born on Dec. 2, 1925 in the borough of the Bronx, New York City, the daughter of Maurice Quinlan and Caroline Galdon Quinlan. Carolyn grew up in Bayside, New York, graduated from Bayside High School in 1944 as World War II was underway. During her high school years, she volunteered as an air raid warden helping her neighbors learn about proper procedure for blackouts and what to do if an air raid were to occur. Once graduated from high school, she worked as a secretary for various businesses in New York City including Women’s Day Magazine.
Carolyn met her husband, Thomas Hugh Murray, also from Bayside, after he returned in 1946 having served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific. They married on Nov. 29, 1952 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Bayside, New York. They moved to New Jersey and raised their family of six children in Montville, N.J. They enjoyed family pop-up trailer camping throughout New England, New York and Pennsylvania. Carol and Tom began vacationing in Greenport in the 1970s.
Carolyn enjoyed being around others and always looked at the bright side of life. You would find her dancing throughout her 98 years, as she was especially known for her tap dancing. She entertained many into her late 80s tap dancing at family events.
In the winter months, she spent many years working at the Barn Theatre in Montville, N.J. doing backstage and onstage work. She enjoyed being the props manager for many of their shows. She was awarded The Gaffney Award for Outstanding Service from the Barn Theatre.
In the summers, while living in Greenport, she was a member of the Regina Maris Foundation, that was dedicated to the restoration of the Regina Maris, a three-masted barquentine schooner ship docked in Greenport Harbor. She loved going to Sixth Street beach to swim and to watch the sunsets. She attended mass each Sunday at Church of Saint Agnes in Greenport and enjoyed being in their September variety shows dancing on stage and helping with backstage work.
Carolyn is survived by her daughters Joyce Sullivan (Neil) of Yonkers and Greenport, Lynn Rodriguez (Carl) of Glen Mills, Pa., Judy Ackerman (Donald) of Naples, Fla., Colette Fricchione (Tony) of New Tripoli Pa., and her son, Michael Murray of Parsippany, N.J.
She also leaves her grandchildren Desirae (Ackerman) Lymber, Heather Ackerman, Kaitlin Sullivan, Timothy Sullivan, Brad Rodriguez, Amy (Rodriguez) Willcox, Gio Fricchione, Anna (Fricchione) Furjanic; and great-grandchildren, Alexander “Xander” Lymber, Juliana Lymber, Harlan Rodriguez, Pippa Rodriguez, Vincenzo “Enzo” Fricchione, Kennedy Willcox, Forde Carolyn Willcox, Barrett Willcox, Rebecca Sullivan, Valentina Sullivan and Sebastian Sullivan.
She is predeceased by her husband Thomas Hugh Murray; son Bryan Hugh Murray; grandson John Thomas Ackerman; and sister Rita Quinlan Hahn.
For those who wish to honor Carolyn’s memory, in lieu of flowers to the family, please consider a donation to one of the following: American Legion Building Fund, Burton Potter Post 185, Greenport, N.Y.; CAST North Fork, Southold, NY; The Barn Theatre, Montville, N.J.; or to a charity of your choice mentioning Carolyn Quinlan Murray’s name.
Funeral services are being arranged by Heintzelman Funeral Home, Schnecksville, PA 18078 and are scheduled as follows: Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m., Calling Hour, 11 a.m., Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 4102 S. Church St., Whitehall, PA 18052-2415. Interment will be private.
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Our beautiful mother, Rosa Maria deCarvalho Ross, passed away peacefully at her home in East Marion, surrounded by family and friends, on June 28, 2024.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her friends from around the globe are too many to name, including the countless people she mentored, young and old, in every phase of her life. Her door
was always open for advice, gossip and late night revelry.
Rosa was born to a prominent Macanese family in Hong Kong on Aug. 30, 1937. Her childhood
with her five siblings was boisterous and happy, though certainly marred by WWII and the invasion
of Hong Kong by Japanese forces. As a young secretary working for BOAC she met the love of
her life and future husband, Ron Ross. They eloped to London, married in a registry office (or so
they claimed, but never really confirmed!) and thus began a life of travel and adventure.
By the time they settled in New York City in 1977, they had lived in Milan, Caracas, Los Angeles and
Boston.
While living in Italy as a young bride Rosa learned to cook from her friend Marcella Hazan. Her
talent and passion for cooking was revealed and the rest is history. Rosa was a cook, teacher,
cookbook author, caterer and restaurateur in a career that spanned 50 years. She was a
founding member of the Women’s Culinary Alliance and the James Beard Foundation and one
of the first teachers at Peter Kump’s NY Cooking School, later to become the Institute of
Culinary Education. None of these accomplishments prevented her from making astonishingly
delicious dinners for her family every single night, a tradition we were never tempted to break.
At the time of her death she was working on two books and ordering her daughters around from
her arm chair as they cooked for her.
Ron and Rosa’s second home in East Marion was a source of joy and they eventually retired
there. Retirement for Rosa meant opening a restaurant in 2005 at the age of 68. Scrimshaw
was a great success and a lifelong dream realized. She and Ron embraced their North Fork
community and were loved in return. Their final years by the sea were happy times full of family
gatherings and delicious food. We will miss her forever.
Rosa is survived by her daughters Sarah and Samantha; her grandchildren Clara and Renaldo;
sons-in-law, siblings, nieces and nephews. A service is planned for the fall of 2024.
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Helen H. Levine, of Orient died July 12, 2024. She was 79.
Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life on Tuesday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with remembrances to be shared at noon at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.
Donations are requested in Helen’s honor to the Healey and AMG Center for ALS Research, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114.
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Mary Ann Flauto died July 9, 2024. She was 97.
The family will receive visitors Friday, July 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, July 20 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport with burial following Monday, July 22 at 1 p.m. at Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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Audrey M. Norris, née Atherton, was born in Ozone Park, N.Y., on July 30, 1925. She met the love of her life, William G. “Bill” Norris, while he was assigned to commission the “Bon Homme Richard.” They had an extraordinary life. She passed on June 30, 2024, to rejoin Bill.
There will be a celebration of life at Northwood Church, 1200 University Blvd. West, in Silver Spring, Md., at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21, 2024. Contributions to the church may be made in Audrey’s memory.
Audrey is survived by three children: Bill (Debbie) Norris, Jeri (Mike) Rhodes, and Sandi (Kent) Roddy. Her son Bob was predeceased. She leaves 13 grandchildren: Eryka, Ed, Robby, Melanie, Greg, Jill and Brad Norris, Mae and Carrie Miklos, Jeff Waid, Kent Roddy, Matt and Keith Rhodes, and nine great-grandchildren.
Audrey joined Bill on his return from the Pacific to complete his Navy service in Argentina, Newfoundland, and then moved to Lewiston, Maine, for college years. Following Bill’s graduation, they embarked on a life of voyages to antique lands, living in Nicosia, Cyprus; Cairo, Egypt; and Tehran, Iran, before an epic drive with four children and a large dog from Tehran to Hamburg, Germany. Following several years living in Lagos, Nigeria, the family moved to Paris, France. After Bill’s retirement, they settled on the North Fork of Long Island, where Audrey hunted scallops from “Bay Scallop,” and grandchildren learned to sail.
After Bill’s death, Audrey moved to Silver Spring. She continued her commitment to volunteer work, which included management of an orphanage in Tehran and supervision of hospital volunteers in Greenport, with blind services at Kennedy Center. Not all of her life was peaceful. In a single year, Audrey moved from Lagos, to return to Tehran, where Bill was declared unwelcome. The family moved briefly to Geneva, Switzerland, and then to Paris. All her household effects were stored in a crate for the year and destroyed by tropical rainwater. Audrey recovered and rebuilt.
Audrey held her family together with an indomitable will. She was a compassionate and generous friend, loved by many, and her independent spirit is a beacon to all.
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A native of Southold, Henry Baker died June 14, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz. He was 71.
Henry was born Nov. 3, 1952, and grew up in Founders Landing. He was the son of Katherine Tuthill Baker and Alfred Stuart Baker, of Baker and Fickeissen Builders of Southold. Henry moved to Arizona as a young adult where he then lived his life. He was also a worker in construction.
Henry is survived by his wife, Kathy Baker, and her children of Phoenix. He is also survived by his sister Claire Baker Waitz and her family of Phoenix, Star Valley and Flagstaff, Ariz.
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Ronald C. Wilson, long-time resident of Shelter Island and husband of Mary C. (Banks) Wilson passed away peacefully at the family home on July 3, 2024, at the age of 81.
He was born on Sept. 1, 1942, in Brooklyn, the first child of the late Margaret (Longworth) and Charles E. Wilson, and raised in Bethpage. He was a graduate of Bethpage High School and attended SUNY/Farmingdale.
In his professional life, his talents were many. He was a licensed American Association aircraft mechanic and licensed aircraft pilot. He was employed by Zahn’s Airport, which allowed him to take his love of flying to the air in his Piper Cub. He owned an auto body shop, a coffee truck in New York City, performed home inspections and in later years worked at Shelter Island Ace Hardware.
Throughout his life, in his leisure time he loved piloting his boat the “Knot to Worry,” spending time with family and friends, visiting Florida, and being a member of the Alhambra Yacht Club, where he proudly served as president.
In his retirement years, Ron tinkered in his workshop repairing lamps, chandeliers and curios. He was particularly proud of the lighting he installed on the ship’s wheel, which hangs in the living room of the Taylor’s Island House on Shelter Island.
Ron will be dearly missed by the love of his life, Mary, whom he married on June 17, 1989; by his son, Ronald K. (Mary-Florence) Wilson; granddaughters Samantha, Isabella and Josefina Wilson; and their mother, Christine M. Wilson, who all adored him.
In addition to his wife, son and grandchildren and Christine, Ron is survived by his brother, Kenneth P. Wilson of the Villages, Fla.; brothers-in-law James B. Banks (Geri), Robert V. Banks (Therese Braddick) and William W. Banks; as well as his much-loved nieces and nephews Kenneth Wilson (Patty Hobel), Michelle Seda (Hector), Leo (Lisa) Galletta, and many other grandnieces and -nephews and our extended family.
The family has chosen to have a private family graveside service with Father Peter DeSanctis officiating at Our Lady of the Isle R.C. Cemetery on Shelter Island.
All are welcome to attend a celebration of life gathering on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12:30 at the family home at 3 Bateman Road, Shelter Island, where we will share memories and stories and celebrate a life well lived.
Memorial donations in his memory can be made to East End Hospice, Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation or the Shelter Island Police Benevolent Association.
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Aleksandre R. “Alexa” Kvelidze of New York City, and formerly of Southold, and son of Nino and Bill Blanchard of Southold, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was 32.
The family will receive friends Friday, July 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck, officiated by Father Michael Bartholomew.
Interment will follow at Saint Patrick’s R.C. Cemetery in Southold.
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Beverley Greene of Orient died July 15, 2024. She was 78.
The family will receive visitors Tuesday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport, where a funeral service will take place at 1 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Ann Van Cleef. Burial will follow at Orient Central Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to North Fork Animal Welfare League.
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