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| Diane C. Van Scoy May 20, 2617 |
| Diane C. Van Scoy (nee Murphy) of Hampton Bays, died on April 26. Mrs. Van Scoy just celebrated her 64th Wedding Anniversary with her husband David on April 14.
Mrs. Van Scoy was predeceased by her sister Sandra Pagac, brother Glen Murphy, son-in-law Fr. Dan Harris, daughter-in-law Phoebe Davis Van Scoy, granddaughter Deanna Pastore Van Scoy and grandson Joshua Daniel Harris.
Mrs. Van Scoy loved being out in her yard with her gardens and was very hands on with all her "projects". She enjoyed training her goldens and being followed to her garden by her cats.
Her love for her grandchildren was by far one of her greatest attributes. They lovingly remember summer vacations being called "going to Meems Bootcamp".
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her David, brother-in-law Robert, her children, David, Jr., Gregg and Robin; her grandchildren David, Scott, Meghan, Rebecca and step-grandchildren, Danny, Jill and Keith.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Research would be appreciated.
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| John H. Downs Sr. April 28, 2020 |
| John H. Downs Sr., 76 passed peacefully from COVID 19 on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Brookside Nursing Home in Smithtown. He was born in Southampton Hospital to Viola & Frank Downs Sr. and was one of nineteen children. He married Jacqueline C. Downs on September 25, 1962. He was a self-employed bayman and contractor. John loved living on the water and was an avid outdoors man. He lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Downs, his brother Thomas Downs, his sisters Avis Walker, Edna Morrison, and Regina Polowski, his children John H. Downs Jr., Annette Knotoff Szczepanik and Brian W. Downs. John was blessed with six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A private wake will be held on Tuesday, April 28 at Scott-Rothwell Funeral Home located at 20 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, April 28th 2:30 PM at Good Ground Cemetery in Hampton Bays, New York. |
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| Cheryl Bedini April 25, 2020 |
| There will be a "Love Drive" on Saturday April 25 to honor Cheryl. Cars will gather for a procession at the Sag Harbor Elementary School at 11AM and then drive for a parade in front of Cheryl's home. All friends are invited to attend the "Love Drive" and all social distancing regulations will be respected. |
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| Edna Sydlowski April 25, 2020 |
| The family of 87 year old Edna Sydlowski of Riverhead, wish to announce her passing. A private burial will take place at St. Isidore Cemetery.
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| Violet DiCristo Guarino April 21, 2020 |
| Violet DiCristo Guarino, 89 years of age, died on Sunday, April 19th, 2020, in Center Moriches, NY.
Violet was born on September 29, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Maria and Aniello DiCristo. She was the youngest of five children, all of whom preceded her in death.
Violet married the late Anthony Guarino in 1953 and they had 5 children over the next 15 years, extending roots in Borough Park, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and spending family summers in Sag Harbor. While serving as the consummate homemaker and mother, Violet still found time to dedicate herself to teaching religious instruction and mentoring children through her membership in St. Catharine's of Alexandria Catholic parish.
After Anthony's death (1988) followed by her son Gerard's sudden death (1989), Violet relocated permanently to the family's favorite summer haven of Sag Harbor, NY. Bringing with her a profound heartbreak, yet deep-seated determination, this move was scary, difficult, and brave. Violet, a newly widowed and grieving mother, immediately ingratiated herself into the local community, becoming involved in the Sag Harbor Historical Society, Whaling and Historical Museum, Columbiettes, and the Ladies' Village Improvement Society, where she served as president. She also tended the roses at the Custom House, a fitting metaphor for her treasured role as one who augmented growth and beauty in Sag Harbor. Violet's impact on the tastes and culture of Sag Harbor further extended to baking savory unique items for local restaurants, such as Il Capuccino, and providing decoupage boxes and customized hats to local boutiques. Between 1989 and 2009, Violet worked at The Sag Harbor Inn, WLNG, and St. Andrew's/Stella Maris Elementary School. She saw her occupational roles as front-desk person, secretary, librarian and religious education provider as wonderful opportunities to make the lives of others better, easier, lighter, and richer. These labors of love, along with her numerous community involvements, reflected a remarkable spirit of resilience, love, acceptance, and a timeless, invaluable, and practical wisdom.
One apt example of Violet's kind ingenuity is evident today. The fact that half of the benches on the sidewalk of the circular Main Street in Sag Harbor currently face away from the traffic, is the result of Violet's suggestion to the village that perhaps some people would prefer watching passers-by and storefronts rather than moving cars and behemoth buses. Her daughter, Anita, had one of those benches embossed as follows: "Violet DiCristo Guarino - good with kids and dogs." This playful and brief tribute is a fitting accolade to Violet. Of course, it's a bit humorous as well in its obvious understatement of Violet's tremendous and graceful contributions to anyone she encountered, and, as many visitors sitting to "people-watch" on a bench unwittingly enjoy, to so many others she never even knew.
Still fortunate to live with the loving memory of Violet are her children: Anita, Anthony, Michael and Salvatore Guarino, grand-daughters: Ana, Grace, Maria and Alana Guarino, dozens of friends throughout New York and elsewhere, and thousands of Main Street, Sag Harbor strollers for years to come.
There will be a memorial service for Violet at a later date, tentatively in September of 2020. If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the ASPCA in honor of Violet. https://secure.aspca.org/donate/memorial
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| Barbara Pugsley April 17, 2020 |
| There will be a memorial service at a later date for 88 year old Barbara Pugsley. Barbara most recently was a resident of Stuart Florida, and had previously lived in Hope Sound Florida, as well as Noyac and North Sea. |
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| Thomasina Williams April 9, 2020 |
| The family of 67 year old Thomasina Williams of Riverhead would like to announce her passing. There are no services planned for her as of this time. |
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| Mary Lloyd March 30, 2020 |
| Mary Lloyd b. Mary Disbrow passed away at her home in the early afternoon on March
24, 2020. She was born in Minneola Hospital on November 3rd, 1958, to George
Nelson Disbrow and Patricia Disbrow. She was survived by her loving: children
Jason and Abby, her husband Steve, her parents George and Patricia, her sisters
Ruth and Kathy, brother George, her 19 nieces and nephews, her 3 aunts, and her
4 uncles, cousins and her dog and cats. Mary was a mother in every sense of the
word. She took so many people under her wing. Mary was a fighter, she fought
cancer, she fought for what she thought was right and she fought on behalf of
mistreated people and animals. She never stood back, she always offered a
solution, she always took initiative. She endured so much in her life but she
persevered with vigor. She never lost the sparkle in her eye, her charming smile
or her outrageous sense of humor. Thank you Mary for everything! When things get
better we will give you the party that you deserve! Until then, Rest in Power!
Love you forever! |
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| John Carroll March 30, 2020 |
| There will be a memorial procession for 64 year old John Carroll of Hampton Bays. He passed away on Friday after contracting the covid-19. Services will be held at a later date, but at 3:40 this afternoon(Monday March 30) friends are gathering, with appropriate social distancing, at the the Hampton Bays High School where they will set up for a parade of cars to go in front of Johns parents house on Lynncliff Avenue in Hampton Bays. If you'd like to be part of the procession, please meet in front the Hampton Bays Elementary School on Ponquogue Avenue at 3:40 today(Monday March 30). |
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| Peter Rickenbach March 22, 2020 |
| The family of Peter Rickenbach, age 81, of East Hampton would like to announce his passing this past Sunday(3/22/20). No funeral services are being planned at this time, but a memorial service will be arranged at a later date. Pete is best known as a lineman with LILCO, working continually with the company for 55 years. |
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| Stanley F. Skrezec, Jr March 15, 2020 |
| Stanley F. Skrezec, Jr. "Whitey", age 86, lifelong resident of Greenport died March 15, 2020. Due to the current health crisis with the Covid-19 pandemic All services for "Whitey" are private. A Celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date so that friends and family can share wonderful memories and laugh, love and hug without restrictions. Donations may be made in his memory to: Crab Orchard Creek Hunting Club 13432 67th Street N. West Palm Beach, FL 33412 |
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| Joseph S. Hughes March 10, 2020 |
| Joseph S. Hughes; age 59, born and raised in Greenport now of East Marion died March 10, 2020. Family will receive visitors on Tuesday, March 17th from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 18th at 12:00 p.m. at Orient Central Cemetery. His family has suggested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: Peconic Landing Employee Appreciation Fund 1500 Brecknock Rd. Greenport, NY 11944. Please make check payable to: Peconic Landing at Southold, Inc. |
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