Longtime Southold resident Terry Beylerian died April 17. She was 79.
Ms. Beylerian was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Cairo, Egypt. She married Edward Beylerian June 12, 1960, in New York.
The family will receive visitors Monday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
A complete obituary will appear follow.
Pearl E. Holmes of Mattituck died at home April 14. She was 94.
A funeral service will take place Saturday, April 23, at 1 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, Brother Leo Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Mattituck.
Arrangements are being handled by DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home.
A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The Suffolk Times.
Paul A. “Joe” Bake of Dexter, Maine, died April 13. He was 67 and a former resident of East Marion and Medford.
Family members said he was a “beautiful, loving and gentle” man.
Mr. Blake is survived by his longtime companion, Susan Long; his children, Paul, Candace, Thomas and James; his siblings, Ted, Melodie Smith and Bonnie Cozza and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place Saturday, April 30, at 10 a.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.
Joseph Anthony Cowan of Southold died April 20 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 64.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes.
A complete obituary will follow.
Carmela Catania of Mattituck, formerly a longtime resident of Ridgewood, Queens, died April 17, 2016, at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quiogue. She was 87.
Carmela was born June 8, 1928, in Brooklyn to Vincenza (Merulla) and Anthony Catania and lived in Ridgewood for more than 50 years, where she worked as a seamstress for Max Levy. She moved to Mattituck in 2005 to live with her niece Diana, who ultimately cared for her during her illness. There, she became a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church.
Known as Aunt Millie, Carmela never married. She devoted herself to her family, which includes 47 nieces and nephews. Family members said “she was funny, smart, witty and stubborn and the most thoughtful, generous, loving and kind aunt that anyone could ask for.”
Carmela loved all animals and nature, especially her beloved family pets. She could even train squirrels to eat out of her hand. She was also very patriotic and loved the military, supporting all of her family members who served. Her niece Diana described her as “truly one of a kind.”
Carmela was predeceased by her beloved brothers, Anthony, Peter, Charles and John; and her sister Josephine. She is survived by her sister Frances DiVello; 10 nieces and nephews, Josephine, Vivian, Phil, John, Diana, Bobby, Rocky, Patty, Johnny and Anthony, who was also her godson; 24 great-nieces and nephews, Joanne, Lou, Tina, who was also her goddaughter, Lisa, Sal, Billy, Chris, Andrew, Megan, Steve, Jon, T.J., Jen, Joe, Johnny, Tina, Angela, Nicole, Taylor, Hunter, Leah, Anthony and Emily; 11 great-great-nieces and nephews, Alaina, Christopher, Aiden, Liam, Christina, Michael, Salvatore, Taylor, Lauren, Vincent and Ashley; and two great-great-great nieces and nephews, Reece and Landon.
The family received visitors April 20 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home, followed by a Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck to celebrate her life.
Memorial donations may be made to North Fork Animal Welfare League.
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On April 12, 2016, in Walnut Creek, Calif., Jean (Palmer) Edler entered into eternal peace with the Lord, joining her late husband, the Rev. Canon John R. Edler. Jean was able to celebrate her 91st birthday with her husband of almost 67 years, a partnership Jean cherished. She was dedicated to and took pride in her family, including her three daughters, Barbara, Cynthia, Deborah, and her son, Jack.
Born April 15, 1925, in Brooklyn to Dorothy Dixon Palmer and Roscoe Conklin Palmer Sr., her family also included a sister, Muriel Palmer Reeve, and a brother, Roscoe Conklin Palmer Jr., all who predeceased Jean.
When Jean was 5 years old, her family moved to Riverhead, where she lived and flourished, receiving a baccalaureate degree in sociology from Syracuse University in 1947. As a social worker, Jean traveled many miles serving the communities throughout Eastern Long Island.
On June 4, 1949, she married the love of her life, John Richard Edler, whom, much to her delight, she taught how to drive. In the 1950s, Jean and John moved to Irvington, N.J., where Jean became a teacher and guidance counselor for the Irvington school system. Her career would span 35 years and included earning a master’s degree from Kean College in New Jersey.
After retiring in 1991, she and John moved to their dream home on Gardiners Bay in East Marion, where they created and enjoyed many moments together with family and friends. As the winters became colder and the summers hotter, Jean and John moved to California in 2011 to join daughters Barbara and Cynthia in the more temperate California weather, where they enjoyed sitting outside year round. One of the highlights of Jean’s life was dancing with John at the June 2014 celebration party for their 65th wedding anniversary.
Jean lived a multifaceted life. While providing support for her husband’s religious vocation and raising a family, Jean’s quiet strength and resolve were characteristic in her roles as devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, dedicated and respected teacher and guidance counselor. Once retired, Jean loved having her children and their families come for visits and share their lives. They loved being greeted with her warm and bright smile, her delicious meals, and her famous homemade cookies and coffee cakes.
In addition to her children, Jean completes her earthly journey witnessed by Judith Pollock, wife of daughter Barbara Edler, and William Marshall, husband of daughter Cynthia Edler Marshall, all residing in the San Francisco Bay Area; Michael Brennan, husband of Deborah Edler Brennan, residing in Tarpon Springs, Fla.; David Kietrys, husband of son, Jack Edler, residing in Philadelphia, Pa.; grandson Joseph Galascione, residing in Manheim, Pa.; Cynthia’s stepdaughter, Jessica Pilchick, living in Australia; and Deborah’s stepchildren, Shelly Brennan, Sean Brennan and Kelly Brennan-Lefever, all living in Pennsylvania.
As a woman of strong character, Jean P. Edler completes her life’s journey remembered for her quiet support, love, strength, compassion, dedication and dignity, throughout a life lived well. May she now rest in peace with her husband in the perpetual light of the Lord.
The memorial service for both Jean and John will be held on their 67th wedding anniversary at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Greenport. A reception will follow in the church’s parish house. All are welcome.
The family requests donation checks should be made out to “The Book of Remembrance Fund” at Holy Trinity.
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Dorothy Heller Broach of East Marion passed away peacefully Nov. 19, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 8, 1925.
Dorothy was an animal lover who rescued many dogs and cats. She also volunteered at Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport.
Predeceased by her husband, Harry, Dorothy is survived by her sons, David and Steven, and her granddaughter, Jennifer.
Arrangements were in the care of Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.
The family sends their thanks to East End Hospice.
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Mildred S. Bennett, a resident of Peconic Landing in Greenport, died April 22 in her home at the age of 103. Mrs. Bennett, who had lived In Rockville Centre, for over 60 years, had a summer home on Shelter Island and moved from there to Nassau Point. She and her husband John D. Bennett moved to Peconic Landing in 2001.
Mildred, known to all as Millie, was much beloved by all who knew her. She was born in Brooklyn Aug. 19, 1912, and had three brothers and a sister, all who predeceased her. She was in the same third grade class as her future husband, John, who was elected Nassau County surrogate judge in 1952. They were married for over 67 years until Judge Bennett died in 2005.
Millie was very active in women’s clubs and volunteer work, was a member of St Mark’s United Methodist Church of Rockville Centre and attended Adelphi University in Garden City. She loved to entertain and was planning a bridge party the week that she died. Millie also loved to relate stories to her family of the Rockville Centre of her childhood with trolley cars traveling on what is now Sunrise Highway.
Millie’s sense of humor was endless. When she turned 100 and her friends asked her secret to a long life, she simply replied, “Don’t die.”
She is survived by her two children, James Davison Bennett and his wife Judy and Judith Bennett Moore and her husband Robert; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were entrusted to Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue.
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Trudy Jean Balducci, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family April 23, 2016. She was 72.
Trudy was born Oct. 30, 1943, in Chicago to Marino and Georgina Fenili. In 1964, she graduated as a registered nurse from Silver Cross School of Nursing in Joliet, Ill. At the beginning of her 50 year nursing career, Trudy met and married the love of her life Arthur A. Balducci Oct. 23, 1965.
Trudy lived on the North Fork for the past 19 years. She was co-owner of Ivy League Flowers & Gifts in Southold, along with her husband, Art and daughter, Ginger.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years Art; five children, Tim Balducci (Jill) of Decatur, Ill., Kevin Balducci (Peg) of Eureka, Ill., Randy Balducci (Stephanie) of Greenville, Ill., Ginger Tomaszewski (Jim) of Southold and Jeff Balducci (Tara) of Fort Myers, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Kaileigh, Amanda, Jacob, Shane, Michaela, Abigail, Natalie, Maddie, Trent, Trista and seven great-grandchildren. Trudy is also survived by four siblings, Ron, Larry, Bill and Gina.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, April 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold, where religious services will be held at 7 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Rhonda Taylor, former Pastor of the Cutchogue United Methodist Church.
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Helen M. Smith of Southold died April 21, 2016 at San Simeon by the Sound in Greenport. She was 88.
Born in Greenport, Sept. 2, 1927, to Frank and Eva Bartman Hudson, she attended Greenport High School. After her graduation in 1945, she went to Washington, D.C. and worked as a secretary to the chaplains at the Pentagon.
After World War II, she met Warren Smith and they married in 1947. The couple made their home in Floral Park where Warren worked at the family insurance business, Harry Smith & Son. Helen and Warren moved to Southold in the late 1950s, and opened a local office of the insurance business. In later years, they were the proprietors of the Southold Liquor Store until their retirement.
Helen loved to golf and was the first woman on the Island’s End Golf Course board of directors. She was an avid reader, bridge and bingo player and did crossword puzzles daily. She was also a member of the Southold Red Hats.
Helen adored children and always had a few stuffed animals and Hot Wheels cars to give to children she ran into in town.
Predeceased by her husband and three siblings, Reginald, George and Evelyn Hudson, she is survived by her son, Glenn and grandson, Jesse, of Colorado Springs, Colo. and her niece and caregiver, Susan Roache, of Mattituck. Several additional nieces and nephews also survive her.
Interment took place at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Southold, under the direction of DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes.
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Fred Charles Yoerges
Fred Charles Yoerges of The Villages in Lady Lake, Fla., died April 21, 2016, surrounded by his family at The Villages Hospice House at age 82, after a year-long battle with lung cancer.
Like his wife Dorothy, who passed away four months earlier, Fred was one of a kind. Born in the Bronx, NY, in 1933, Fred graduated from Concordia High School in White Plains and spent two years in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of corporal. Shortly thereafter, Fred married the love of his life, Dorothy Whiting Burns, and went to work at Masback Hardware Company, a major hardware distributor once located on Hudson Street in Manhattan.
During the early years of their marriage, Fred and Dot raised their first two children, Karenann and Roger, in eastern Nassau and western Suffolk counties and Fred rose through the ranks at Masback, becoming the company’s top salesman. The family eventually grew by two more children, Jennifer and Christopher, and settled in the rural hamlet of Mattituck on Long Island’s picturesque North Fork.
Fred was the life of every party, including the many that he and Dot hosted, the many more to which they were invited, and even a few that they somehow managed to attend without a formal invitation. He was loved by everyone. Fred’s gregarious nature and remarkable gift of gab led to an exceptionally wide circle of friends from all walks of life, and he made them all feel like they were part of the family. Fred was the center of attention without making any effort to be so. Somehow, the spotlight found him, no matter where he stood.
When Fred retired from the hardware business in his early fifties, he shifted gears and helped Dorothy run her successful fabric, window treatment, and upholstery business, By the Yard, on Mattituck’s fabled Love Lane. When he wasn’t in the store selling fabrics, patterns, or sewing machines, he was installing window coverings in many of eastern Long Island’s finest homes. To Fred, it didn’t matter whether he was selling hardware or herringbone; as long as he was surrounded by genuinely good people, he was in his element.
Above all, Fred thrived when he spent time with his four children, and he was intensely proud and supportive of each of them and their families. At the time of his death, Fred had eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and he loved them all with the same gusto that he brought to all that he did.
Fred was, at bottom, a man who lived by a simple set of values, premised on the notion that we should treat others fairly and with compassion and that we should never take ourselves too seriously. Fred was a genuine role model, evidenced no more clearly than during the final years of his life, during which he quietly defined true love as he cared for his wife’s every need while she suffered from the ravages of dementia. Although he never sought the position, Fred was unquestionably the “Leader of the Band.” All who knew him would agree that our loss will be heaven’s gain, as we imagine him leading chorus upon chorus of his legendary arrangement of “Sweet Caroline” – “hands, touching hands, reaching out, touching me . . . touching you.” Rest in peace, Fred.
The family is planning to hold a memorial service followed by a gathering to celebrate the wonderful lives of both Fred and Dorothy Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Mattituck.
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Doris M. Anrig died April 25 while residing at Westhampton Care Center. She was 93.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was a resident of Westhampton Beach and previously had lived in East Marion and Norwood, N.J.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, and their daughter, Patricia. She is survived by her son, Robert, of Westhampton, his daughters, Taryn, and Lauren Addis and her husband, Andrew, and their children, Fern and Dalton.
The family will receive visitors Friday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Follett & Werner Funeral Home in Westhampton Beach, where a funeral service will take place at 12:45 p.m. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.
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Longtime Southold resident Robert Maus died April 23. He was 92.
The son of Elizabeth (Hellthaler) and Christian Maus, Mr. Maus was born July 20, 1923, in the Bronx. He graduated in 1941 from DeWitt Clinton High School in New York City.
On June 20, 1948, he married Gurly (Osterberg) in Queens.
Mr. Maus served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945, achieving the rank of Aero M2C. He worked as a flight dispatcher for Air France at Kennedy Airport for 25 years.
In 2003, Mr. Maus received The Suffolk Times Person of the Year Reward as a member of the Regina Maris Crew.
Family members said he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, sailing, camping and traveling.
Predeceased by his wife in 2015, he is survived by his sons, James, of Jupiter, Fla., Paul, of Cutchogue, Roy, of North Bellmore and Tom, of Massapequa Park, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, April 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral service will take place Friday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Calverton National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to San Simeon by the Sound Adult Day Care Program, 61700 County Road 48, Greenport, NY 11944.
Betty Murphy
Betty Murphy of Mattituck died on the April 29, 2016, at 82 years old surrounded by her family.
Born October 24 1933, to Elizabeth and Edward Hickey in the Bronx she was the youngest of three children. She lived a life of engagement and joy.
Betty married her childhood friend and neighbor Frank Murphy in 1957 and together they had 52 wonderful years of married life.
She was a graduate of Mt. St Vincent in the Bronx where she was educated as a teacher.A teacher who influenced the lives of literally thousands over the years, she taught in New York City public and parochial schools, Riverhead and Mattituck schools and was also a guidance counsellor. Betty Jane was thrilled to teach multiple generations of families, it gave her great joy to meet a student whose parent remembered her as a teacher. Each year she started her classes by informing her students that she had a special arrangement with the Guidance Department and that they only sent her “ladies and gentlemen”; and that should an error have been made the student should identify themselves immediately and they could be removed. Only one student ever identified himself in this category and he rethought it before arranging a change; today they remain friends.
Educated with a college degree at a time when women’s secondary education was not the norm she worked as a professional, left formal employment to raise a family of five children and multiple pets, returned to the educational workplace and had another full and rewarding career. During the time she worked at home raising her family she also completed multiple graduate degrees. She led by doing, sometimes quietly, and was a proud example of what was then known as Womens Liberation, commonly known today as simple equality.
After her retirement, in 1995, she remained an engaged member of the community. She volunteered at the Dominican Sisters, the Southold Town Anti-Bias Task Force, Greenport Hospital, Community Action Southold Town and Maureen’s Haven. With her husband Frank she was a generous supporter of many in the community who were in need in a variety of ways. Her influence was quiet and constructive.
Throughout her life Betty Jane gained a long and varied list of dear and close friends. Today she still counts among her friends those gained in childhood and at every step of her life. An avid bridge player she was part of a group that met for years and cemented wonderful friendships.
A highlight of the early life of her children was the celebratory luncheon upon Richard Nixon’s departure from the White House. This was the start for them of a generational passing of the political torch.
After the death of her husband Frank in 2011 she moved in with her daughter Mary and her husband Tony, and children Maisy and Charley. They shared great fun and joy together, including Bernard and Sean, her faithful canine companions.
Betty Jane is survived by six beloved grandchildren, Angela and Claire Smith, Dan and Halle Murphy and Maisy and Charley Claudio who each gave her joy and pleasure every day that she knew them. Her surviving children are Liza, of Bonn Germany, Michael and Rachel Murphy of Southold, Cathleen, of Greenport, Barbara and Tom Smith of Mattituck and Mary and Tony Claudio of Mattituck. Her sister-in-law Rita A. Murphy, a friend since age 14, also survives her along with a legion of nieces and nephews and their children. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank.
The family will receive visitors Tuesday, May 3, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
The family would appreciate memorial donations made to the American Cancer Society at 75 David’s Drive, Hauppauge, NY. 11788 to the attention of Claire Smith, Community Manager, Relay for Life.
Her family thanks all the many members of the community who have assisted her in the last years; especially the Mattituck Fire Department Rescue Squad, the Emergency Room and Nursing staffs at Greenport Hospital and the employees of San Simeon by the Sound. Each and every person encountered were kind, considerate and helpful.
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William “Bill” Jackowski of Mattituck died peacefully at home with his son Michael by his bedside April 28, 2016.
Born in Riverhead Dec. 26, 1938, to William Jackowski and Agnes (Lescenski) Jackowski. Bill has one sister, Loretta “Honey” Jones that resides in Salibury, N.C. Bill is predeased by his wife of 55 years, Irene and their two sons Billy and Jimmy. He is survived by his only daughter, Sandi Jackowski and her partner James; his son Michael and his wife, Janet along with his only precious granddaughter, Maya Jackowski.
After graduating Bill went on to become an engineer with Hazeltine from which he eventually retired.
Bill’s ife was about the happiness he shared not only with his family but with the entire community. While growing up in Mattituck, Bill enjoyed many things such as rabbit hunting with his dad and sons. breeding and raising beagles, boating and fishing. Bill had a sense of humor that everyone enjoyed. He had some stories to tell and many friends eager to listen.
After his wife’s passing Bill took on one of his biggest dreams of all; owning a Model A and joining a local club. He won many trophies for best in show and had more pride than any one could imagine.
Bill has touched so very many lives in so many ways that his memories will live on forever.
Bill’s family will be holding a memorial service Saturday, May 7, from 3 to 6 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck
The family asks that memorial donations be made to North Fork Animal Welfare League.
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Former Greenport and Orient resident Mary Louise Smith Lawson died April 28 at her home in Deerfield Beach, Fla. She was 92. A funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport. Burial will follow at the church cemetery, where Ms. Lawson will be laid to rest next to her first husband, Harry W. Smith.
Arrangements were in the care of Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.
A complete obituary will follow.
William F. “Willie” Grodski, 86, of Winter Springs, Fla., passed away at home March 19, 2016, surrounded by his family.
Born in Riverhead to Benjamin and Stephanie (Kobylenski) Grodski, he is survived by his wife of 65 years, Irene (née Waski), son, Bill (Joan), grandson, Andrew, and sister Dotsie Sousa. He was predeceased by his brothers, Stephen, Tony, Vincent, Stanley and Benjamin, and sisters Josephine, Charlotte, Helen, Alice and Florence.
Willie was best known for his athleticism, being inducted into the Riverhead High School Athletic Hall of Fame for accomplishments in football, baseball and basketball. His career continued after graduation, playing all three sports for the Riverhead Royals. He also starred at first base with the Riverhead Falcons semi-pro team, playing their home games at Riverhead Stadium.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at the St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church cemetery in Riverhead.
Please consider a memorial donation in Willie’s name to hospice or your favorite charity.
Arrangements were entrusted to DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home of Mattituck.
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Virginia A. Schmitz of Cutchogue died May 2 at her home. She was 97.
The daughter of Sebastian and Elizabeth Yosca, she was born April 15, 1919, in Queens.
Virginia worked as a bookkeeper/clerk with American Title Company in Riverhead. She was active in several local organizations, including the Mothers’ Club at Sacred Heart School; the Marian Council Columbiettes, for which she was a past president and secretary; and the Cutchogue Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, for which she was past president.
Virginia enjoyed crafts and gardening. Family members said her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the “light of her life.”
Predeceased by her husband, Arthur, in 2001, Virginia is survived by her children, Virginia (Richard) Dries of Maine, Barbara (Steve) Schott of East Marion and William (Nancy) of Coram; her sister-in-law, Anne Yosca of Virginia; her grandchildren, Kristin, Rick, Bill, Stephen, Kevin, Elissa, Kerri, Tracy and Nicole; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 5, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, May 6, at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.
Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice.
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Marie Foppiani Schlecht
Marie Foppiani Schlecht, also known as Mimi by her friends and family, passed away May 4 in her Southold home. She was 93 years old.
Marie was a well-known award-winning water colorist and her work was widely exhibited, sought after by private and corporate collectors alike. She also owned her own gallery from 1966 to 1985, The North Fork Gallery, in Southold. Marie was a consummate artist in every sense. She was a prolific painter, fabric designer, decorator, and an inspired chef.
Marie is best remembered for her fearless approach to life and its challenges. In the early 1950s, when women were learning to stand up for themselves, she encouraged other women to be expressive and self-reliant, while balancing the demands of motherhood. “I remember Mom was always teaching someone to drive a car,” said daughter Linda Kohut.
Marie married John A. Schlecht in 1946. Their marriage was a loving relationship admired by everyone they met. The couple raised two children in Nassau County. Thomas J. Schlecht of Southold, was born in 1949. Linda L. Kohut, of New York City and Greenport, was born in 1951. After the children were grown, the couple followed their passion for the arts and moved to Greenwich Village. They divided their time between the Village and Southold.
John Schlecht passed away in 2001. To be closer to her family, Marie moved to Southold in 2013. “Hers was a life well-lived and we’ll miss her,” said her daughter Linda. “She was a loving, caring, and supportive mother and wife, in addition to being an artist in her own right.”
She is survived by her son, Tom and his wife, Jennifer; her daughter, Linda and her husband, Rick; her grandchildren, Lauren Ocker, Mariel Schlecht, and Jack Kohut and great-grandchildren, Gretchen and Nora Ocker, all residing on the East End.
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