Alumni Posts

The passing of Carol Bernice (Seesing) Shirley, Class of 1971.

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We just learned of another birthday yesterday, April 1. Robert Woodward Stewart, Class of 1939 would have been 100 years of age yesterday. 1 Apr 1921 – 12 Dec 2000 (aged 79). He is buried in St. Anne’s. We will now remember Robert every year on his birthday.

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Want to watch some Sayville High Football live this Saturday at 2PM? Just follow this link!

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Judi (Hone) McHugh and Bob Hetsko have informed us this morning of the passing back on December 11, 2016, of Mark Lohr, Class of 1971. Mark is fondly remembered as a very special classmate. Mark’s obituary speaks volumes of his wonderful approach to life.

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Saturday afternoon in Dunnellon, Fl, many gathered to remember the life of Steve Ostuni, Class of 1972.

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We received sad news yesterday from the Class of 1960 regarding the passing of George Albert Robinson, of Southern Shores, NC. Further details will be provided as soon as we receive them.

There is a change of venue for the celebration of life service for Stephen A. Ostuni, Class of 1972, tomorrow, March 6, 2021, 2:00 PM;

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We just found our 220th marriage! 440 alumni married!

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The passing of Chris William Meier, Sayville High School Class of 1981 on February 22, 2021.

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This has been a very rough week. Sadly, we have learned today of the recent passing of Jacob A. “Jake” Beebe, Class of 1963.

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WOW! When you turn 93, it deserves lots of birthday wishes! We learned today, that back on December 17, George F. Van Wyen, class of 1945 turned 93. Can we please get at least 93 belated birthday wishes for George?

The sudden passing today of Stephen Armand Ostuni, Class of 1972.

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We are saddened to report the passing of Mr. George Eugene Benedict on January 5, 2021.

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Look who is 100 years old… Edna (Horn) Limouze, wife of long-time SHS principal Harold Limouze. Source; Newsday, 01-24-2021

Louis L. Verspoor, Class of 1955 – 84th birthday photo!

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Thank you Joelle Hawkes and Ginger Farrell

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More very sad news today regarding the passing of Linda (Jansch) Schaum, class of 1969. Our condolences to her family, friends, and classmates. We do not have further details regarding services but will update when available.

We have received very sad news today on the passing of Kevin P. Daly, Class of 1976. Our condolences to his family, friends, and classmates.

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The passing of William H. “Bill” Paauwe, Class of 1947

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