Author: Hal Gordon Brown

The passing of Nicholas H. Gregory, Jr., Class of 1978.

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] There has been so much sad news today. And, here is more sad news. Nicholas H. Gregory, aged 64, from Melrose, passed away on March 12, 2024 at the Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York,  after a...

In yesterday’s Suffolk County News: An Alumnus of Sayville conducts his own symphony!

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]In yesterday’s Suffolk County News: An Alumnus of Sayville conducts his own symphony at the Sayville Middle School where he once walked the halls and learned his love of...

The passing of Dorothy “Dottie” (Paglia) Walsh, class of 1984.

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]We regret to inform you of the tragic passing of Dorothy "Dottie" (Paglia) Walsh, a member of the Class of 1984 at Sayville High School. Dottie was a dedicated nurse's...

The passing of Albert William Schlesinger July 6, 1941 ~ March 24, 2024 (age 82), class of 1959.

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Regrettably, we have received the news of the passing of Albert William Schlesinger, Class of 1959, from Martin Keane, Class of 1986. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Albert's...

The passing of Ronald C.”Ron” Denton, Class of 1958.

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]It is truly devastating to lose three brothers and a sister. Among them, Dwight Denton is now the sole surviving sibling. Dwight recently informed us about the passing of his...

The passing of esteemed Sayville Math educator, Mr. Henry Erlanger.

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] We express our condolences upon hearing about the loss of the esteemed Sayville Math educator, Mr. Henry Erlanger. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family, friends, coworkers, and students of Mr. Erlanger. He was a remarkable teacher...

Calling all Veterans. We would love to Honor you for your service on April 18th at the Sayville Varsity field. Please RSVP to the numbers listed on the flyer.

The recent passing of Diane Helen (Vass) Lobianco, Sayville High Class of 1953.

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Diane Helen (Vass) Lobianco, Sayville High Class of 1953. 21 Sep 1935, New York, USA - 18 Jan 2024, New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida (aged 88). Burial was in...

Dr. James Bertsch has penned a truly exquisite article honoring the memory of the esteemed foreign language teacher Madam Camilla (Belzak) Guendel. We express our gratitude for his heartfelt tribute.

Additional comments by Dr. Bertsch; "Sayville lost a legend with the passing of French and Russian teacher Madam Camila Guendel. The child of Polish immigrants, she started a Russian language program and brought Sayville students to Moscow in the middle of the Cold War. And today,...

The passing of Francis Joseph “Frank” Barnes, class of 1960.

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Francis Joseph "Frank" Barnes, class of 1960. March 28, 1943 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 80) We extend our sincere sympathies to Franks's family, friends, and classmates. Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral...

The passing of Kevin Ginan, class of 1978.

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The passing of a Sayville icon…. Merrill B. Wish, Class of 1947.

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Have you read Linda Cromwell’s military blog recently? Come check it out!

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The passing of Jane Mott (Palmer) Vander Borgh, Class of 1947.

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="128px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Jane Mott (Palmer) Vander Borgh, Class of 1947 in Minnesota on March 4, 2024. Jane was born on February 13,...

The passing of George Phillip Williams, Jr., Class of 1981

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="128px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Sadly, Martin Keane, Class of 1986 has informed us of the passing of George Phillip Williams, Jr., Class of 1981. Thank you, Marty, for letting us know. George Phillip Williams, Jr.,...

A problem solved… Thank you very much to Adriana, Ginger, and Bryan!

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="128px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Adriana Richardson, Class of 2015, contacted us after determining multiple of our on-line class senior pictures were somehow missing for 2015. Thanks to the efforts of Ginger Farrell and Sayville High's...