Alumni Posts

The passing of Barbara Ann Toner, 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 width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Martin Keane, Class of 1986 has kindly informed us of the passing of Barbara Ann Toner, Class of 1981. Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Homes have prepared and published a beautiful obituary at; https://www.raynordandrea.com/obituary/Barbara-Toner VISITATION Friday August 11, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Raynor...

The passing of Timothy Dwight, Class of 1972.

[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] Cathie (Occhiogrosso) Ciresi, class of 1972 liaison reports; Sayville High School Class of ‘72 mourns the loss of their classmate and friend Tim Dwight. Heartfelt condolences to Tim’s family and friends. Tim was a United States Air Force Veteran....

The passing of Olive Murial “Debbie” Watts Kelly at age 100! Class of 1941

[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]At age 100, Olive "Debbie" (Watts) Kelly, Class of 1941 has passed. We extend our sincere sympathies to Debbie's family, friends, and classmates. We will remember Debbie every year on her birthday, October 25th. Debbie was a special...

The passing of Virginia Mary (McCarty) Cernosky, Class of 1954

[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]Virginia Cernosky Obituary Virginia Cernosky was born on 4/11/1936 in New York City, New York. Lifelong resident of Sayville and Holbrook New York. She attended St. Lawrence the Martyr School in Sayville, followed by Sayville High School (Class...

The passing of Donna Dolores (Kiesel) Andrade, 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 width="1/2"][vc_column_text]We extend our sincere sympathies to Donna's family, friends, and classmates. We will remember Donna every year on her birthday, August 19th. Donna was a special person who touched the lives of so many people with her...

Wow! 550 Sayville High Marriages!

SHS Class of 1946: George De Piazzy, Jr. A sad remembrance. He gave his life attempting an ocean rescue in 1977.

[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 Frederick Baumeister III of our Historians Committe for submittuing these news articles and commentary. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][vc_column_text]-------- Original message -------- From: Erick Baumeister <erickbau@pacbell.net> Date: 6/22/23 1:28 AM (GMT-05:00) To: halgbrown <halgbrown@sayvillealumni.org> Subject: SHS Class of 1946: George De Piazzy, Jr George had...

Cathie (Occhiogrosso) Ciresi, our class of 1972 Liaison reports the passing of David Jandak. “It is with great sadness that I am letting you know that our classmate and friend David Jandak passed away. I will post additional information as available. Condolences to David’s brother John, family, and friends. ?

The passing of Delia Vanchiere, Class of 1976

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Did you know… Peter John McKernan, Class of 1949, retired from the Marine Corp. owned a helicopter company, was a helicopter stunt pilot and Hollywood actor in several movies and TV shows including Airwolf and Magnum, PI? Here is an interview on youtube!

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Just for fun… check this out! Our 1920-21 SHS Teachers

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The passing of Elizabeth C. “Bette” (Stoothoff) Erb, Class of 1948

[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] Research by Erick Baumeister, III of our Historians Committee has revealed that Elizabeth C. “Bette” (Stoothoff) Erb, Class of 1948 passed away three months ago, April 8, 2023 at age 92 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. A beautiful, detailed obituary...

The passing of Noah Kalinowski, Class of 1991. 1973-2023.

[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 Tom Fitzgerland, Class of 1991 for informing us of Noah's passing. The beautiful obituary below was published in the Suffolk County News. Our deepest sympathies go out to Noah's family, friends, and classmates. Noah will always be...

Beautiful additions to the Sayville High Class of 1948.

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Please reach out to us if you have expertise enhancement and colorization, and would like to contribute to this exciting Sayville Alumni Association volunteer project!

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The passing of Guy Molzon on June 26, 2023. Guy was a member of the Class of 1972.

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The passing of Jo-Ann Emily (Volkman) Quimbaya on May 17, 2023. Class of 1982.

[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]Obituary Visitation: Saturday, May 20th 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home 245 Montauk Hwy. West Sayville Chapel Service: Saturday, May 20th 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: National...

The passing of Kenneth Harold “Kenny” Zegel, Class of 1963.

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The passing of Thomas Yanoti, Class of 1974.

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The passing of Alberta Anne (Manitt) Tarrant, Class of 1945 at Age 96.

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