Steven R. Busch of Laurel died Jan. 26. at his home. He was 59.
An informal celebration of life will take place Sunday, Jan. 29, from noon to 5 at the home of Steve and Louise Busch. All are welcome to come and share memories.
Memorial donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation or a local charity would be appreciated
Arrangements are in the care of DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.
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William T. Moller of Peconic Landing in Greenport, formerly a longtime Nassau Point resident, died Jan. 29 in Greenport. He was 89.
The son of Richard and Helen (Becker), he was born April 1, 1927, in Queens.
On May 6, 1950, he married Adele Boening in Rosedale, N.Y.
Mr. Moller was the owner/president of Cedar Beverage in Yaphank.
He was a member of North Fork Country Club and served as past president for Southold Rotary Club.
Family members said he enjoyed golf, cross-country skiing and fishing.
Predeceased by his wife in 2012, Mr. Moller is survived by his children, Glen (Madeline), of Park Slope, Gary (Sheri), of East Moriches, Meryl (Matthew) Hormann of Cutchogue and Gregg (Leslie), of Greenlawn; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
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Longtime Greenport resident Charlotte Sage Jurgensen died Jan. 29 at The Springs Nursing Facility in South Pasadena, Fla. She was 94.
She was predeceased by her husband, Randolph and her brother, Sheldon.
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Mindy Marie Cooper
Mindy Marie Cooper, age 43, of Mattituck passed away Jan. 30, 2017, at Peconic Bay Medical Center. Her family and close friends surrounded her at the time of her death. She went to be with the Lord and will no longer be in any pain or suffering. She is now in his loving arms.
Mindy graduated from Mattituck High School and then graduated from Delhi University with a degree in nursing, becoming an LPN. She worked at Eastern Long Island Hospital, then for doctors Steel, Duva and Kornrich in Riverhead. She worked there until her second stroke, then came home to be taken care of by her loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cooper of Mattituck.
Until Mindy got MELAS disease, one would describe her as a vivacious, outgoing, and a wonderful dedicated nurse. She loved her nieces and nephews very dearly.
Mindy was loved by the many people that knew her and especially her friends at the Mattituck Presbyterian Church. She touched many lives.
She was a Born Again Christian and attended her church every Sunday that she could unless the illness prevented her from doing so.
Mindy was the endearing daughter of Jean and Don Cooper, and endearing sister to her siblings, Tammy Gregg, Don Cooper Jr., and Scott Cooper. Her sister-in-law Jennifer Cooper was also very special to her.
She loved her aunts, Betty Eble from Maryland, Florence Pumillo from Texas, Carol Keil from Huntington and Ruthann Schiavoni from Mattituck, who helped take care of Mindy after Ruthann’s retirement. Her uncle Doug Cooper was also a special person to her whom she loved very much. She not only worked as a nurse, but also worked on her Uncle Doug’s farm stand in the summer. They joked and kidded around so much that when the hard work was not difficult for her.
She cherished her nieces and nephews, Cavan Gregg, Liam Gregg and Tyler and Samantha Cooper, and Krista Smith. She found such joy spending time and having fun with all of them.
Mindy is also leaving many cousins from Mattituck to Huntington to California.
Mindy never complained over the 17 years of her illness and always went to bed with a smile and got up with a smile. God bless her for that.
We want to send a hug and thank you to not only our family for being so supportive of us, but to Dr. Mel Kaplan who took care of Mindy for years; the doctors, Dr. Norman Pflaster and Dr. Thomas Falco who loved Mindy so much and gave their devotion and love to her, and nursing staff at Peconic Bay Medical Center. They were so helpful to us during our time of grieving. Mindy got excellent care there and all of those people will forever be in our hearts.
A big thank you to Mindy’s siblings and our friends Robin Doroski, Caren Heacock and Zhane Palamore, until Mindy’s departure to Heaven. Thank you to the Rev. John Carrick for his encouraging words. Thank you to the many aides Mindy had throughout the years, but especially Lisa Pildes, Keisha Dozier, Joann Humbles, Didea Mena, Keisha Darden and Sharlene and Zhane Palamore. You were more help than you will ever know.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, Feb. 2, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Mattituck Presbyterian Church, officiated by the Rev. Dr. John Carrick. Interment will follow at the Cutchogue Cemetery.
Our lives will never be the same without our Mindy, but our memories of her will never be forgotten and will last forever.
God help us and be with us during this most difficult time.
Love,
Jean, Coop and family
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Helen Quinn Cox
Longtime Greenport resident Helen Quinn Cox died Jan. 27 at The Hamptons Center in Southampton. She was 80.
The daughter of William and Winifred (Kilbridge) Quinn, she was born Dec. 13, 1936, in Flushing. She attended Bayside High, Misericordia College in Pennsylvania. and received a Master of Education from Hofstra University.
In 1972, she married Roger Cox in Westbury.
Ms. Cox worked at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport, where she served as vice president and retired in 2003.
Ms. Cox was a member of St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport, a past board member of Cutchogue New Suffolk Library and a past board member of Pheasant Run Condominiums.
Family members said she was and avid, successful painter.
Predeceased by her husband, Roger, in 1994, Ms. Cox is survived by her stepdaughters, Susan (John) Buonasera of Manhattan and Patricia (David) Haar of Patterson, N.Y.; siblings, Winifred (Robert) Blair and William (Mary) Quinn; nephews Robert Blair of Sayville and Thomas Blair; niece Loretta Hawkes; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport, officiated by Father Richard Hoerning. Interment will take place at New Bethany Cemetery in Mattituck.
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Marion Pecora of East Marion died Jan. 31. She was 79.
The family will receive visitors Saturday, Feb. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.
A complete obituary will follow.
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Former Greenport resident Robert George Smith of Melrose, Fla. died Jan. 16 in Gainesville, Fla. He was 74.
The son of William and Clarice (McAslan) Smith, he was born March 28, 1942, in Greenport.
One April 26, 1985, he married Geraldine Davis in Florida.
Mr. Smith worked for UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla.
Predeceased by his wife in 2014, he is survived by his siblings, Christine and Arthur Stakey and Kathleen and Keith Harris and multiple nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Interment will take place at the East Marion Cemetery. Services will be officiated by the Rev. Charles Ball.
Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport assisted the family.
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Jean Campbell Bubb, 93, of Greenport and Naples, Fla., died peacefully in her sleep Jan. 27, 2017, in Arbor Glen Assisted Living Facility in Naples.
Jean was born March 7, 1923, in Brooklyn to Jeanne (duBois) and Archibald Campbell. She summered in Orient as a young girl and graduated from Greenport High School in 1941.
Jean married Francis Bubb in Greenport on Feb. 14, 1942. They enjoyed sailing, traveling and spending time with their family.
Jean was employed by Townsend Manor Inn for several years.
Predeceased by her husband, Francis, in 2003, she is survived by her daughters, Terry Gonzalez of Greenport and Laurie Zmrzlik of Naples, and a son, Jeffrey (Theresa) Bubb of Naples. Jean is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
At this time, memorial service plans have not been made.
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Longtime Greenport resident Gary Lillis passed away Feb. 3 surrounded by his loving family. He was 69.
The son of Dan and Rosetta Lillis, he was born April 27, 1947, in Greenport. He attended Greenport High School and was a member of the class of 1965.
Gary continued his education at Clemson University where he majored in agricultural education. He graduated from Clemson in 1970 and returned home to begin his career at Greenport High School.
Gary was very fond of his time spent teaching science and drivers education as well as coaching baseball and softball. He loved the many students that he taught throughout his career.
Gary enjoyed reading, baseball, and most of all Clemson football.
Predeceased by his brothers, Dan and Tom, he is survived by his wife, Julie; his son, Gary Jr. of Moore, S.C.; daughter, Rebecca of Greenport and son, Daniel of Southold and his three grandsons.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, Feb. 9, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Longtime Greenport resident Elise S. Webb died Feb. 1 at her home. She was 93.
The daughter of George and Catherine (Long) Starkie, she was born Jan. 19, 1924, Queens.
On June 26, 1948, she married Linwood Webb in Jackson Heights.
Ms. Webb graduated from high school and was a stay-at-home-mom who did legal typing. She volunteered as a pink lady at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport for 10 years and served at Greenport United Methodist Church as treasurer.
Family members said she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, jumbles, reading and lunching with friends.
Predeceased by her husband in 1988 and her sister, Cecile Buckley in 2016, Ms. Webb is survived by her son, Douglas, of Worcester, Mass., her daughters, Lynne and June of Greenport; her brother, George Starkie Jr.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements were in the care of Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.
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Dorothy “Marie” Glover of Mattituck died at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead Feb. 6, 2017. She was 91.
Born in Jefferson City, Mo. to Burton L. and Florence (Hempstead) Terry, she moved to the North Fork at an early age and attended Southold schools.
Marie was a member of the Mattituck Presbyterian Church and loved flowers. Family members said she will be remembered as a devoted housewife.
Marie leaves behind her sons, Allan W. and Everett B. and her daughters, Eileen Roache and Sharon Burden, all of Cutchogue. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two grandchildren and siblings, Alvan H. Terry and Joyce Smith.
The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by clergy of Mattituck Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Southold.
Those wishing to remember Marie in a special way may make a donation to the Mattituck Fire Department or Mattituck Presbyterian Church.
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Barbara Browne Leary of Cutchogue died at home Feb. 6. She was 87.
The family will receive visitors Friday, Feb. 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. Cremation will be private.
A complete obituary will follow.
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Nicholas Georgianis of Mattituck died Feb. 5. He was 59.
The family will receive visitors Friday, Feb. 10, 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. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Mattituck. Interment will follow at Cutchogue Cemetery.
A complete obituary will follow.
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Brian H. Conway of Southold died suddenly at home Feb. 9. He was 48.
The family will receive visitors Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 2 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Southold, officiated by Father John Barrett. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Memorial donations to Southold Fire Department or North Fork Animal Welfare League would be appreciated.
A complete obituary will follow.
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Pierre Gazairan
Pierre Gazarian passed away Feb. 6, 2017, in his Beekman Place apartment, surrounded by Nina, his faithful four-legged companion. He is survived by his sister, Marie-Lise Gazarian.
A passionate aficionado of old houses, some of which he restored, he divided his time between Manhattan and the quaint hamlet of Orient, which he so loved. Born July 8, 1932, in Paris, he came to the United States at the age of 15, when his older brother Jean joined the United Nations.
Pierre, who studied at the Lycée Français in New York, Queens College and Columbia University, began working for Renault USA at an early age and was its president, when, in 1987, he chose an early retirement.
Pierre was a Member of the Knickerbocker Club. In 1990, he was made Knight of the Order of Merit by the French Government.
His true passion, however, was for writing. Pierre touched people with his words, and made them laugh and cry. He saw the world through the sensitive and inquisitive eye of a poet. Pierre wrote poetry in French and in English and one-act plays. In October 1999, he became a columnist for The Suffolk Times.
Steven Stepanchev, the Poet Laureate of Queens and his former professor, wrote of “If you See my Dog, the Name Is Moon,” an anthology of poetry Pierre dedicated to his long-time friend Rita Martinsen, “He is the keen observer of the contemporary scene, which is reflected in vivid imagery and ironic wit.” Jean Valentine wrote of his poetry: “Pierre Gazarian’s grieving, often somewhat surreal poems resemble folk tales in their abstraction and sense of inevitability, and tenderness, too.”
Pierre’s recent book, A Seagull on My Roof, came to life in memory of his beloved wife, Nancy Cheadle, an exceptional illustrator and portraitist, who passed away in 2012, and of Jean, our generous late brother and mentor. A collection of 168 columns written for The Suffolk Times, it reflects his curiosity and respect for every living thing, whether human beings, animals, or objects. An advocate of life for every creature, who does not recall his article “ King deer speaks…” Pierre’s last word “Peace.”
The Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at The Church of the Holy Family, Parish of the United Nations in Manhattan. Monsignor Simon Kassas, first secretary of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations, will celebrate the Mass. It will be followed by a reception.
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Elizabeth Dorothy Schwieger of Southold, met with what Henry James called “That distinguished Thing” on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at San Simeon By the Sound in Greenport.
Born in Los Angeles to Charles and Bess W. Schwieger, she graduated with honors from UCLA in 1945 and was hired by the U.S. Army Special Services as a civilian actress technician in the European Theatre of Operations. There, under the stage name Liz Blake, she toured as Queen Margaret in Richard Whorf’s acclaimed production of “Richard III” and played the lead in Maxwell Anderson’s play, “Winterset,” directed by Guthrie McClintic.
Back in the States, Liz joined a dozen young actors to form the company, Touring Players, Inc. It was so successful they presented both classics and modern American plays throughout 16 states for the next eight years.
Exhausted but happy, she settled down in New York City as playwright for Ethel Barrymore Colt’s company, Plays for Living, a division of the Family Services Association of America. Her work was commended by Congress’ Committee on the Humanities for “giving dramatic emphasis to situations in our communities which need recognition and greater understanding”.
When Ms. Blake’s play, “The Man Nobody Saw,” was performed in our Nation’s Capital, it was praised so highly by The Washington Post, Senator Edward Brooke of Massachusetts received unanimous consent to have the full review printed in the Congressional Record.
Miss Blake’s next play, “Brewsie & Willie,” was co-written with playwright Ellen Violet and adapted from Gertrude Stein’s novel about American G.I.s. First produced at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, it was televised for the CBS program “Omnibus” and introduced by Alistair Cooke. It is listed and registered at the Paley Center for Radio and Television, where you may go and view it on request.
Ms. Blake’s lyric-writing ability is shown on Dave Brubeck’s classic album “Take Five.” One number, “Melentha,” became a popular recording by Carmen McCrae.
Always a great traveler, Ms. Blake spent time in China, Africa, Central America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Russia. Most recently she held a position as researcher for NBC’s Events Programming which meant she could work at home in Southold, a town she loved, and where she leaves an army of friends deeply missing her today.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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Francis Michael Creighton
Francis Michael Creighton, our much loved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, passed peacefully Feb. 7, 2017, in Charleston, S.C., following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family and friends in the week leading up to his passing.
Frank was born in Taipei, Taiwan, Nov. 4, 1962, to Colonel (Ret.) Francis W. Creighton and Elizabeth A. (Abbott) Creighton, both of Jamesport. As the second of six children, Frank is survived by both his parents, brothers John (Karen) of Spokane, Wash. and Mark, of Laurel, and also by his sisters, Catherine (Corey Edens) of Paradise Valley, Ariz., Eileen, of Manhattan and Elizabeth (John Saville) of Aquebogue. Frank was a great lover of dogs and is preceded in death by his beloved canine companions, Mako and Buddy.
Frank lived a life of great adventure and it began early as an “army brat.” He called many places home, including Fort Benning, Ga.; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Berlin, Germany; Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; Newburg, N.Y.; Burlington, Mass.; Ansbach, Germany; Carlisle, Pa.; Ayer, Mass.; Manhattan; Washington, D.C.; Cutchogue; Falls Church, Va.; and Isle of Palm, S.C. In between moves and throughout his adult life, Frank always returned to the Peconic Bay and Jamesport to the people and the place he called home.
During Frank’s high school years, he excelled academically and was a standout athlete in basketball and baseball, earning both academic and athletic scholarships to college. Frank graduated from Stony Brook University in 1984 with a degree in economics.
Upon graduation from college, Frank took his first job as a runner for the Recording Industry Association at America and quickly worked his way up to ultimately serve as a the head of the anti-piracy division. Following the RIAA, Frank became an entrepreneur, establishing his own investigative firm focused on protecting the rights of artists and music labels. He most recently worked at Betis Corp. as a program manager for federal contracts with a group of people he was proud to call his friends. His colleagues have described him as intelligent, respectful, remarkable, calm and concerned – a problem solver with exceptional listening and leadership skills coupled with a tremendous sense of loyalty for the people with whom he worked.
Frank also owned and invested in several restaurants – including his most recent project with lifelong friends, The Refuge in Isle of Palm, S.C. Frank was able to continue to enjoy his love for music at his restaurants, happy to offer local artists a venue in which to showcase their talents.
Frank was passionate about his fishing. From his bamboo pole and bobber snapper fishing beginnings to his deep sea jaunts catching shark and tuna, Frank loved the salt water air and the camaraderie he shared on the boat with family and friends. While he was gifted in countless areas and his achievements were many, Frank will be best remembered by the many people who knew and loved him as a son, brother, friend and man of integrity, endless generosity, consideration, respect and kindness for others. He had an extraordinary sense of humility, truly unaware of his special qualities. He quietly helped friends and family, expecting and accepting nothing in return.
In addition to his heartbroken parents and siblings, Frank is loved and will be dearly missed by his adoring nieces and nephews, including Michael, Elizabeth, Elena, Erin, Lauren, Jared, Daniel, Mark, Elizabeth, Connor, Meghan, Ryan and Sam. He is also a much loved nephew and cousin to many aunts, uncles and cousins. Frank would say he was privileged and his life enriched immeasurably to be part of the lives of a number of other children, now young adults, over the years. You all know who are…
This ode to our dear Frank would not be complete without mention of the importance in his life of the dozens of friends near and far that Frank made over the course of his life here on Earth. You were, without qualification, family to him. And though you are too numerous to name, you too know who you are. He cherished the time, good conversation, adventures and love he shared with each of you. We, his family, are eternally grateful for his big extended family of friends with whom he shared his life.
In honor of Frank’s wishes, the family will be planning a memorial service closer to his beloved Peconic Bay on Long Island to take place sometime in the warmer months of spring. Details will follow.
We welcome you to please come and celebrate his life and love for him with us.
Rest easy, our beloved Frank.
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Pierre J. Anstis
Pierre J. Anstis of East Marion, passed away Feb. 7, 2017 at home. He was 37.
Pierre was born in London and permanently moved to the United States in 2009. He founded Restoration and Refinishing LLC in 2011 and had a very successful furniture restoration business. He was also a well known artist and painter in England, with his “Fallen Angel” painting of Dave Courtney being his most famous work.
Pierre was on the ground floor of the rave club scene in England and was the in-house artist for the London club Turnmills for over 10 years. Pierre was a trained restorer and conservator and studied at Richmond Art College in London as well as De Montford University in Lincoln, England. His well known portrait of Princess Diana as an icon is expected to be part of the 20th anniversary memorial of Princess Diana’s passing.
Pierre was a member of the Peconic Masonic Lodge in Greenport and originally entered as an apprentice in the Babylon Lodge.
Pierre is survived by his wife, Lucine and their three beloved rescue beagles. He is also survived by his parents, Barbara and Julian Anstis, of Margate, England and his brothers, Michel and Bernard Anstis and his sister, Karen Betts.
There will be a wake with a Masonic funeral for Pierre on Friday Feb. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.
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Cutchogue resident Barbara Browne (Baldwin) Leary, formerly of Bellerose Village and Floral Park, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 6, 2017. She departed this world peacefully while surrounded by the love and care of her family.
In Greenwich, Conn., Jan. 10, 1930, Florence (Browne) and Fredrus Baldwin welcomed their second child, Barbara Baldwin into their lives. Barbara had an older brother Covert that she truly adored. She was also very close with her grandmother Lillian Browne, who helped introduce Barbara to the east end of Long Island, which she soon fell in love with and would eventually call her permanent home.
Barbara enjoyed all things that the North Fork has to offer during the summer months. She so loved the warm days, the sunshine, and could be frequently found sunning herself on the beach, with her children, Linda and Bruce. She also enjoyed tending to her incredible gardens and golfing with her friends at North Fork Country Club.
Reading and literature were important to Barbara and she spent many afternoons at the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library. She was always quick to take credit for her granddaughters advanced reading skills at such a young age.
Among Barbara’s many favorable qualities those which stand out the most included her love, kindness and compassionate nature. She was also a strong, confident woman with a great flair and sense of style. Barbara enjoyed living a fully engaged vibrant life, along with being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 63 years, Paul Leary; her children,Bruce Leary and Linda Scholl and her granddaughter, Shauna Denniston Scholl.
If you would like to honor Barbara’s life please make memorial gifts or donations to East End Hospice or Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library.
Arrangements were in the care of Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue.
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Richard Earl “Dick” Brown, 94, of Laurel passed away Feb. 10 peacefully in his sleep.
Richard was born and raised in Ithaca, N.Y. It was there he first started playing and excelling in baseball and basketball. He went on to one year in college before joining the U.S. Air Force where he served as a radio operator in World War II. After the war, he continued his education at Ithaca College, played on the basketball and baseball teams and met the love of his life, Jean. They were married and their life together began.
Dick was a physical education teacher and coach for the Bellport schools for more than 30 years. Dick and Jean started to raise a family in Bellport and later moved to Laurel in 1960. They had found their dream home and their adventure continued. They raised their five children and were together until Jean’s passing in 2010.
There always seemed to be people at Dick and Jean’s house, especially during the summer. Dick enjoyed spending time with his friends and family at the “Brown House.” He had the best seat and enjoyed watching his favorite teams playing the sports he loved. Most days you could find him locking out over the bay, reading and watching his seagulls.
Dick is survived by his five children, Robert and his wife, Mary Kay, Tim and his wife, Kathy, Susan Connolly and her husband, John, Richard and his wife, Ann and Michael and his wife, Daniella; his grandchildren, Matthew, Hannah, Megan, Jeffery, Emily, Abigail, Lindsey, Lucas, Tyler and great-grandson, Harrison.
The memorial visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue, with military honors at 4 p.m. and a funeral service at 6 p.m. Cremation will be private. Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.
Memorial donations may be given to East End Hospice.
The family of Richard Brown wishes to thank his caregivers, nurses and doctors, especially Madonna.
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