Author: Hal Gordon Brown

Better Belated Than Never… A memoir by Bruce Stasiuk, Class of 1961

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Sayville History Splash; Suffolk County News; November 28, 1996 Suzanne M. Gamboli, Class of 1993

The passing of Joan Marion (Wood) Feyk, Class of 1947 on February 10, 2021.

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Sayville History Splash; Courtesy of Mr. John Jett of Patchogue, here is an undated photo of the Sayville Military Band. Perhaps some alumni appear in this picture?

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Enid Burton Jones — only African American in Sayville High School’s Class of 1942 — to speak at Feb. 24 Black History Month event

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A very Happy Birthday to Charlanne (Sedlack) Brown, Class of 1972.

We have been informed of the passing of Vincent J. “Vince” Latona, Sayville High School Class of 1957 on November 11, 2020. Vince was age 81 years of age and lived in Springfield, Missouri. He was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania, to Louis Latona and Helen (Donovan) Latona on September 5, 1939. Vince served his country as a Lieutenant Colonel for the United States Army. He was involved with the Shriners, was a Mason and Scottish Rite. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and classmates.

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As of now, the total number of marriages is 200. (400 alumni married). However, we have nothing listed between 1993-2003 and also, nothing from 2005 to present. So, we are undoubtedly missing a good many more! Who are we missing?

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A huge thank you to Dr. James Bertsch, Class of 1988, who graciously donated directly to the “Boost” effort of our Facebook Page to promote the below event featuring Enid Burton Jones, SHS 42 in celebration of African American History Month. 

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The passing of Caryl Fay (Lambdin) Nicholson, Class of 1957 on January 21, 2021.   

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The passing of Richard “Dick” Wolfe, Class of 1955. September 17, 1937 ~ January 28, 2021 (age 83)

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The family and friends of Stephen A. Ostuni, Class of 1972 have announced a celebration of life service will be held on March 6, 2021, 2:00 PM, at Burke Cemetery, Hwy 41/491 in Holder, FL.

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1980 Tragic Remembrance Homicide Victims; 1. Gerald Arthur Horton, Class of 1969. 2. Jeffrey J. MacGregor, Class of 1979

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186! This number continues to grow and it really surprises me! Incidentally, are there any Excel Guru’s out there who could tell me how to sort a spreadsheet of this nature? Probably, we would like to sort on the graduation year of the bride. Do we first freeze each paired cell grouping?

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