Author: Hal Gordon Brown

[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]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Deborah Gaiser, Class of 1981. Deborah was a lifelong resident of West Sayville. She was only 58 years old. An obituary with service details has been published and is available...

[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="1/3"][vc_column_text]Sadly, Kelly (Parks) Wagner, class of 1982 and informed us of the passing of her beloved Dad; Elwood Jerome “Jerry” Parks, Class of 1960. Jerry, age 78, passed away Friday, October 01, 2021 at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle...

[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]Thank you to Martin Keane for reaching out and informing us of the sad passing of: James S. Bensen, Class of 1987, on July 3, 2022. James was born October 20, 1968, was only 53 years old, and a lifelong...

[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]This very nice photograph of Jeffrey A. Morris, class of 1958 was passed along to us by Dan Meier.  Thank you, Dan![/vc_column_text][/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]Tonight, we received a requst to add Scharleen Wilma (Weeks) Cameron, Class of 1942 to our annual birthday reminders and virtual cemetery.  We were of course, honored to do so. In 1954 she narried Thomas George Cameron, a World...

[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] We are saddened to learn of the passing of Elizabeth "Betty" G. (Smith) Habich, Class of 1947, on June 17th, 2022.   Betty was 92 years old! Betty was buried in Calverton National Cemetery beside her husband. We extend our sincere...

[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] We are saddened to learn of the passing of Joan Dolores (Anderson) Jones, Class of 1952, who also served the Sayville School District for over 40 years at Cherry Ave. Elementary.   Joan was a lifelong resident of Sayville...

[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]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Andre Morris, Class of 1954 on June 18, 2022 Peter lived in Sayville and was 86 years old. A beautiful obituary has been published and is available here; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240833460/peter-andre-morris We extend our...

[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]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Lorraine Sue Novinski, Class of 1960 back on April 13, 2022 Lorraine lived in Morristown, NJ and was 78  years old. A beautiful obituary has been published and is available here; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240797017/lorraine-sue-novinski We...

[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]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Philip K. Inoue, Class of 1999 back on December 14, 2021. Philip was just 40 years old. A memorial page has been prepared is available here; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241150736/philip-k-inoue We extend our sincere sympathies...

[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]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Jeffrey A. Morris, Class of 1958. Jeffrey lived in Setauket and was 81 years old. A beautiful obituary has been published and is available here; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241275927/jeffrey-a-morris We extend our sincere sympathies to...

[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]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Christopher David McQuilkin, Class of 1976.   Chris lived in Connecticut and was only 63 years old. A beautiful obituary has been published and is available here; https://everloved.com/life-of/christopher-mcquilkin/obituary/ We extend our sincere sympathies...

[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]Some folks have asked about the lack of posts for recent alumni who have passed. I have several to catch up on. The reason for the delay is my available time has been impacted by a number of competing factors,...

[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]Jeanne Louise (Barzilay) Otto November 23, 1960 ~ June 21, 2022 (age 61) Obituary & ServicesTribute Wall3 Obituary Jeanne Otto passed away at the age of 61, on June 21, 2022. Jeanne had a contagious laugh and a love for music, cooking,...

[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]We are saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of Michael Paul Heinisch, Class of 1992. Michael lived in Kansas and was a US Army Veteran. He was only 48 years old. A beautiful obituary has been published...

[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]We are very pleased to bring you a new Memorial Day message from our own Richard K. Sele SHS Class of 1979. Brigadier General (Retired), US Army. Here is the link;[/vc_column_text][/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_btn title="“Remembering...