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]Carolyn kindly answered our inquiry regarding a 1958 yearbook, scanned, and then sent us a full-page that was needed. Thank you so much for your help![/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] Can you name the Sayville High alumnus who; 1. Attended Greene Ave Elementary 2. Attended Sayville Junior High School 3. Graduated from Sayville High School 4. Received the Navy's Good Conduct Medal 5. Tragically died in the Navy's biggest disaster in a combat...

[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 passing of Stephen Armand Ostuni, Class of 1972. We extend our sincere condolences to his dear friend and companion Dawn (Bradshaw) Cornell (also class of 1972). Dawn has been in direct...

[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 report the passing of Mr. George Eugene Benedict on January 5, 2021. Mr. Benedict was a highly respected Physical Education Department Teacher and Coach at Sayville (Long Island, Suffolk, New York) school system. Rest...

[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] Come check out a new biography video and story by Tom McMahon (class of 1970) featuring; Madlyn H. (Fitzgerald) Eleazer, Class of 1938. https://sayvillealumni.org/endless-waves-remembrances-of...

[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 extend our condolences to Jack's family, friends and classmates.  Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Homes have provided an obituary; Obituary for Jack Harold Leach | Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Homes[/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] On January 16, Louis L. Verspoor, Class of 1955 blew out all 84 candles on his birthday cake -- in one BIG puff. Happy birthday to a wonderful, kind-hearted, interesting, and pleasant man, who has been a mentor 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]A very special thank you to Joelle Hawkes for the donation to the Sayville Alumni Association of a 1948 Sayville High School yearbook. This is a fantastic addition to our small library and we really appreciate Joelle’s kindness...

[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] Below is a link to Kevin's obituary as well as details on visitation and services at Raynor and D'Andrea in West Sayville. https://www.raynordandrea.com/obituary/Kevin-Daly [/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 width="1/4"][vc_column_text]Love Is in the Hallways...

[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]Tom McMahon (Class of 1970) has prepared for us a short video on the history of Sayville Schools (source: 1940 yearbook). Come check it out...

[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]Yesterday, we posted the news article about the wedding of Adrian Dingness Paauwe & Marion Van Wyen. Adrian and Marion were both in the class of 1925. What a wonderful surprise when Ann "Anky" (Van Wyen) Fleischmann provided information...

[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]Come learn more about Bill Paauwe and local history. Here is Dr. Emil Polak's interview of Bill, for the Sayville Library Oral History, recorded October 8, 2010. https://youtu.be/kF4c5-sfBjg[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...