Thomas E. Fox Sr. of Mattituck passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. He was 80 years old.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Helen Fox; son, Thomas E. Fox Jr., and daughter, Susan M. Benken (James); brother Bob Fox (Cathleen); sister Patricia Fox; and countless nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings Albert, Hazel, Ernest, Donald, Betty, Mildred, Ethel, Shirley, David and George; and daughter-in-law Bobbi Jo Fox.

Tom loved his family and would do anything for them at any time. He worked in construction and was always tinkering with something at home. He was a pillar of the community, donating his time to play Santa for various stores and charities. He loved kids and enjoyed seeing the smiles — and sometimes scared looks — on their faces when meeting the Big Guy. Many parents used him as a threat to make their kids behave when they saw “Santa.” He always played the part with his signature red T-shirt, suspenders and Santa hat hanging out of his back pocket.

He loved to travel, race cars with his brothers; number 707 and watching NASCAR. He was an all around good man and will be missed by all that knew and loved him. 

The family received friends Nov. 20, at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. in the DeFriest-Grattan Chapel. Interment will  follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated.

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Janet Mary Kehl of Southold died on Nov. 16, 2024. She was 90 years old. 

Janet was born Sept. 30, 1934, in West Mersea, England. She was the second youngest of eight siblings; Ernest Weller, Samuel Weller, Robert Weller, Walter Weller, Audrey Loukides, Marian Litz, and Eric Weller.

Because of the terrible times of World War II, those in her family that were left in England and did not serve in the military were forced to flee to the United States. Janet was 13 at the time, but those in her family did not think twice to become proud American citizens.

Janet graduated from Hicksville High School at the age of 15, and at 16, she started her training to become a registered nurse. She worked numerous jobs; she was a nurse at Eastern Long Island Hospital, wore badge number 23 as a Southold Town Police Officer and was the truant officer for Southold School District. She was also a devoted member of Southold and South Carolina Methodist church where she was seen every Sunday singing her praises to the Lord.

Sixty-seven years ago, she met her beloved husband Andrew C. Kehl Jr., and remained deeply in love and devoted to him till his passing on May 4, 2015, on their 58th anniversary and his 83rd birthday.

Janet is survived by her siblings Robert Weller, Audrey Loukides and Eric Weller; her sister-in-law Lena Slodki; and her cousin Barbara Davids. She is survived by her children Robert Kehl (Joanne), Pamela Horowitz (Scott), Brett Kehl (Carol), and Deborah Kehl-Hinrich. Janet is also survived by her grandchildren Robert Kehl, Joey Kehl, Glen Kehl, Ryan Horowitz, Brittany Horowitz, Eric Kehl, Richard Pisacano and Stephenie Pisacano-Shetell. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Luca Shetell, Noa Shetell, Gemi Shetell, Jackson Horowitz, Ryder Kehl, Josie Kehl, Ellie Kehl, Colby Kehl, Kaisley Kehl and Addelyn Kehl.

A celebration of life will be held at The Vine at North Fork Southold United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 30, at noon. She will be buried at a later date at the Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to in memory of Janet M. Kehl to either Calverton National Cemetery to help maintain the grounds where Janet and Andrew will be buried together, or to The Vine at North Fork Southold United Methodist Church (631-734-6033).

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

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Jean A. Cameron of Cutchogue passed away at home on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. She was 94 years old.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, Dec. 1, from noon-2 and 5-7 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.

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

Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery, where Jean will be laid to rest with her late husband, Clemence.

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Jeanette P. Howard of Aquebogue passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20. She was 88. 

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 2-7 p.m. at the Defriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. 

The liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Isidore R. C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will follow at Saint Isidore R. C. Cemetary. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research hospital are appreciated. 

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Virginia Doris Bayles passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at her home in Southold at the age of 99.

She was born in Coram, N.Y., on Jan. 30, 1925, as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Faron. She attended Port Jefferson High School and on Sept. 1, 1946, married Donald M. Bayles, who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Bayles of Middle Island. In 1954, Virginia’s father, who was a carpenter, built a home for the couple on an acre of his land in Coram. In 1974, they moved to Southold, where they had a house built on Albacore Drive in Southold Shores. Virginia was active in the Presbyterian church, the Southold Historical Society, the D.A.R. and the Embroidery Guild of America. For several years, the couple were part owners of a house in Vermont, where they loved to ski. Virginia took over the insurance agency of Donald’s uncle after his death in 1963. In 1985, they both retired; they enjoyed taking trips as far away as Australia and cruising in their 28-foot boat.

There will be a time for viewing at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold on Monday, Nov. 25th, from 10 to 11 a.m., with burial following at the Union Cemetery on Route 25 in Middle Island.

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Shirley Ann Reiter of Orient passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, at Stony Brook University Hospital. She was 89.

She was born at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport on Feb. 9, 1935, to Joseph and Edith (Begley) Andrade. 

In her younger years she worked as a bookkeeper at the family service station, Joe’s Garage, in Orient. 

Shirley married Edward Reiter on Sept. 28, 1958, at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport. They had two children, Andrea Mary Edith and Edward. Her husband predeceased her in 1963.

She spent the rest of her days raising their children and as a caregiver for her parents. She loved to paint, read, do puzzles, travel and can food from her father’s garden with her mom.

Shirley leaves behind, brokenhearted, her daughter Andrea Leonard; her son, Edward Reiter; her son-in-law, Paul Denis; her brother, Joseph “Pete” Andrade; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

At this time the family has chosen to mourn her loss in private. 

Memorial donations in Shirley’s name to Orient Fire Department, 23300 Main Road, Orient, NY11957, would be greatly appreciated. Please specify EMS/Rescue items in the note line. 

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Edy Herrera of Mattituck died tragically in a house fire on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. He was 26 years old.

The family will receive friends Saturday, Nov. 30, from 5 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.

Repatriation to Mr. Herrera’s native Guatemala for interment will occur the following week.

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Richard H. Baker of Mattituck passed away at home Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. He was 82.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where funeral services will be held at 6 p.m., officiated by Reverend James F. Cubie.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s Association or East End Hospice would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Jaap Hilbrand died peacefully at his home in Manhattan on Nov. 17, 2024. He was 85. 

He was born in the Netherlands and grew up in Alkmaar, near Amsterdam. Educated at boarding school, he served in the Dutch equivalent of our Green Berets. He studied textile engineering and worked in Munich and Paris before emigrating to the United States in 1965. Living in Los Angeles with a yen for travel, he answered an ad for a language-qualified purser on Trans World Airlines, then one of the world’s foremost airlines. With his partner, Mary Ann Zovko, he flew internationally for 35 years. 

A natural athlete, he was a skilled sailor, which brought him to Greenport. Here, he could sail and bike, as Dutchmen love to do. Jaap and Mary Ann opened “The Doofpot” in Stirling Square in 1973, selling a wide variety of imported ceramics, Murano chandeliers and other artisan-produced items. They became a fixture in Greenport, hosting dinners and inviting many to their Stirling Harbor home. Jaap was always happiest surrounded by people, enjoying food and good conversation.

In 1993, they opened another store in Palm Beach, Fla., called “Maryanna Suzanna.” It had a wide clientele of international and year-round residents. He and Mary Ann made annual trips to factories in Italy to purchase new items for their stores. Both stores thrived until they were sold in 2019, allowing Jaap and Mary Ann to continue their love of travel. 

Jaap was one of those rare people who had a wide range of interests and seemed expert at many of them. He had an active mind, offering his opinion and assistance to many. He will be missed and long remembered by the entire community.

Jaap would have wanted contributions in his memory to go to CAST, or a reminder to all to help their neighbors and those in need. 

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Thomas L. Lewick of Southold and Vero Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. He was 90 years old.

Thomas was born May 7, 1934, in New York City to Catherine (Stoakes) and Leo Lewick. He was an only child. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School, Pratt Institute and Adelphi University. He also served in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Korean Conflict.

Tom’s first wife passed away when his beautiful daughter, Laura, was only a year old. Laura was a true “daddy’s girl.” On April 25, 1975, in Manhasset, he married the love of his life, Veronica Joan Maloney. They made their home in Vero Beach and Southold. 

In his professional career, Thomas worked for IBM for 35 years. He belonged to North Fork Country Club, Moorings Yacht and Country Club in Vero Beach and Freeport Yacht Club in Freeport, where he was a fleet captain. He was also a member of St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport, and Holy Cross R.C. Church in Vero Beach.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Joan Lewick; his daughter, Laura Mazza of Orchid, Fla. and Southold; grandchildren Michael Mazza and Steven Mazza; and great-grandchildren Madeleine Mazza, Benjamin Mazza, Caliana Mazza and Cody Mazza.

The family will receive friends Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport, officiated by Father Peter Narkiewicz. Interment with U.S. Navy honors will follow at the church cemetery.

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Jeanette Howard passed away Nov. 20, 2024 the age of 88.

She was born on July 19, 1936 in Riverhead to Stanley and Marion (Leis) Rogozinski. Jeanette married Michael Howard on May 27 1967.

Jeanette was a devoted, wife, daughter, sister and aunt. She was a very kindhearted generous person who loved art and had a passion for drawing. She cherished her family and close friends and was loved and will be missed by her many nieces and nephews.

Jeanette is survived by her husband Michael; her stepson, Michael Jr.; her sister Bernice Ficner of Mattituck; her sister-in-law Priscilla Taunton of Speonk; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Marion Rogozinski; her siblings Eleanor Diachun and Alexander Rogozinski; her nephews Ronald Diachun and John Rogozinski; her sister-in-law Jacqueline Jarzombek and her brother-in-law Frank Howard.

Jeanette will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her memory will live on in the heart of those she touched.

Services were Tuesday, Nov. 26 at DeFriest Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Liturgy of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 27 at Saint Isidore‘s RC Church in Riverhead. Interment followed at St. Isidore’s cemetery in Riverhead.

Donations in Jeanette’s memory may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital.

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Nina Mazzaferro of Greenport died in Goshen, N.Y., on Nov. 16, 2024. She was 70.

Born in Greenport Jan. 10, 1954, to Gladys and Eugene Mazzaferro, she graduated from Greenport High School and then from SUNY/Delhi. 

Family members said she loved gardening, pets and spending time with family and friends. 

Predeceased by her parents and her brother Gene, Ms. Mazzaferro is survived by siblings Nancy Schmidt of Montgomery, N.Y.; Wayne Mazzaferro of Greenport; and Christine Foster; as well as her companion, Rich Milea, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 

Services were private.

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Joan Ann (Woessner) Polywoda, 90, passed away on Wednesday Nov. 27, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Joan is predeceased by her husband, John Polywoda and son, John Polywoda Jr.

Joan is remembered by her family, including her three daughters, Joan Broadhurst (Gary) of Sauquoit, NY, Joy Kaelin of Southold and Jill Klavas (Peter) of Southold; as well as her 11 grandchildren: Rachel Rozelle (Brian), Kyle VanDuzer, John Polywoda III, Gary Broadhurst Jr. (Michelle), Dayna Dobbs (John), Jayme Polywoda, Jill Polywoda, Angelica Klavas, Gus Klavas, Anthony Klavas, and Johnny Kaelin; along with 11 great-grandchildren: Daniel, Dylan, Madison, and Hannah Dobbs, Mackenzie and Carter Rozelle, Gary III (Mikey) and Jackson Broadhurst, Jared, Joey, and Lisa Polywoda.

Joan was born on July 23, 1934, in Bridgeport, Conn., to John and Ann (Weaver) Woessner. At the age of 13 her family moved to Mattituck where she resided until her marriage to John Polywoda of Southold in 1953.

Joan and John opened Polywoda Beverage in 1961 and continued to serve the community until their retirement in 1988. During retirement you could find Joan out in her yard tending to her beautiful gardens but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family.

The family will receive friends on Monday, Dec. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral home in Southold.

The liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church; Officiated by Pastor Abraham Thannickal. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s R.C. Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to your favorite charity.

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Carl Daniel Reiter, known as Dan, died on Nov. 26, 2024, at the age of 76.

He was born in Greenport to Helen and Carl Reiter of Southold. Dan lived in Mattituck.

After attending Farmingdale Community College, he continued his education at Stony Brook University, earning a bachelor’s degree 1971, followed by a masters of social work at Florida State University, Tallahassee, in 1973.

He was the administrator of the Suffolk County Mental Health Clinic in Riverhead when he retired in 2010.

He is survived by siblings, Joan R Cochran, North Carolina, and Carol R Denson, Delaware; his long-term and faithful caregiver, Melarene Stephens; and two nephews and five nieces. His wife, Yvonne Perry, predeceased him in 2014.

Graveside service will be held Friday, 11 a.m., Nov. 29, at Ashamomaque Cemetery in Greenport. A memorial service will be held at the Community Christian Fellowship in Mattituck at a later date.

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John Ferry of Cutchogue passed away at home on Nov. 28, 2024 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife, Gail Harrison, with whom he shared 39 years.

John and Gail fell in love while working together, married in Las Vegas and celebrated with family and friends on the East End.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Huntington, John ventured with Gail to the North Fork, saying there was no finer place to live — nature, water, sunsets, vineyards and fabulous food. Among his passions were animals, music and the New York Mets and Giants.

Visitors will be received Thursday Dec. 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home, 13805 Main Road, Mattituck.

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Dolline E. Welch of Northampton (Riverhead) died on Nov. 28, 2024, in Bay Shore. She was 70 years old.

She was born in Riverhead on Nov. 12, 1954, to Gloria (nee Perkowski) and Robert McElroy. A graduate of Riverhead High School, she later married Patrick J. Welch.

In her professional life, she initially worked at Riverhead High School as a teacher’s aide before becoming a telephone operator for many years at Verizon. She recently retired from Bright and Early Discoveries.

Dolline enjoyed cooking, traveling around Long Island and eating out. Most of all, she found great pleasure in her children and grandchildren.

Surviving is her husband Pat; children: Jennifer DeFio of Flanders, Daniel (Rachel) Welch of Riverhead and Nathan (Kelly) Welch of Flanders; siblings: Elizabeth Zigler of Nev. and Judy Asciutto of Medford and Fla.; and grandchildren: Casper DeFio, Patrick Welch, Emily Welch, Brynn Welch and Alex Joseph Welch.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Polish Town. Interment will follow at St. Isidore Cemetery.

Memorials to any cat rescue foundation would be appreciated.

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Richard T. Olszewski of Greenport died Dec. 1, 2024. He was 80.

A funeral service will be observed Friday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Greenport, officiated by the Rev. Garret Johnson.

The family is being assisted by Horton-Mathie Funeral Home of Greenport.

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George Martin Agnew of Greenport died Dec. 3, 2024. He was 80.

Friends and family will gather for visitation on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.

Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice, 481 Westhampton-Riverhead Road, P.O Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, N.Y. 11978-7048.

The family is being assisted by Horton-Mathie Funeral Home.

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Richard H. Hartmann of Cutchogue passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. He was 81.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Dec. 6 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where Cutchogue Fire Department Firematic Services will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. at Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church in Greenport, officiated by Pastor Garrett Johnson.

Interment will follow at New Bethany Cemetery in Mattituck.

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Wayne Eugene Anderson of Ormond Beach, FL and Jamesport died on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. He was 78 years old.

Wayne was born on June 6, 1946, in Brooklyn, to Josephine H. (née Ostensen) and Arthur “Gene” Anderson. He was one of four children. After graduating from Northport High School, he attended The Wharton School at the University of Penn. where he attained his Bachelor of Science in Economics. He was a varsity starter on the offensive line for the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania Quakers Football Team. Wayne later studied at the New York Institute of Technology where he attained his Masters of Business Administration Degree and was the valedictorian of his class.

Wayne served in the U.S. Navy for eight years (four years of ROTC and four years of active duty). He attained the rank of Lieutenant as a U.S. Navy Supply Corps officer. He trained at the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Ga. and then served on various ships and at various bases including Naval Air Station Lakehurst (NJ) and the USS Springfield (CLG-7).

On March 21, 1970, he married the love of his life Margaret (née Groeschel) Anderson. Together they made their home in Northport and had three children. They became part-time residents of Jamesport in 2002 and residents of Ormond Beach, Fla. in 2016.

In his professional career, Wayne worked as a hand tool manufacturing executive from 1971 to 2022. He was the company president of the family-owned factories of SKYO Industries/Best Way Tools in Deer Park and Ormond Beach, Fla. He was a member of Hand Tool Institute and Specialty Tool and Fasteners Distributors Association. He was an award-winning hand tool designer and inventor and was a holder of multiple design and method patents.

Predeceased by his son Wayne Jr.; Wayne is survived by his wife Margaret; children Andrew Anderson (Courtney) of Glen Rock, N.J. and Glenn Osten Anderson (Katherine Loiselle) of Bristow, Va.; and grandchildren Megan Anderson, Owen Anderson, Aiden Anderson and Rhys Loiselle-Anderson.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral home in Mattituck. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 following the visitation in the Funeral Home; Officiated by Father Michael Bartholomew. Interment will follow at Good Ground Cemetery in Hampton Bays with U.S. Navy Honors.

Donations to The New York Blood Center, Achilles International at or Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated.

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