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Memorial Garden/Donations

In loving memory of:

John Louis “Jack” Cordes, Class of 1963.

Born March 4, 1946.

Left us September 23, 2023.

Veteran of the United States Air Force. Served in Vietnam.

A wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many. Jack is deeply missed.

Memorial donation by his Judith (Levy) Leipold, class of 1963, who states; “Jack attended the 2013 50th reunion for ’63 alum. He was so intelligent, interesting, a veteran and had the BEST sense of humor in our class, perhaps the world. Really, a good, GREAT guy”.

Jack’s findagrave memorial page:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/259806364/john-louis-cordes

In loving memory of Sayville High Teacher

Harriet Josephine (Haviland) Burgie.

Born 27 Nov 1889, Rushville, Yates County, New York.

Died 14 Sep 1972 (aged 82) in Alachua County, Florida.

When Harriet Josephine Haviland was born on November 27, 1889, her father, George, was 41, and her mother, Olive, was 39. She married John Earle Burgie on August 13, 1912, in Yates, New York. They had one child during their marriage, Miriam Elizabeth (Burgie) Grant, SHS Class of 1932. Her husband John Earle Burgie, died as a young father on June 18, 1919, in Hume, New York, at the age of 34, and was buried in Fillmore, New York.

Mrs. Burgie was a beloved career teacher at the Sayville High School.

Retiring in 1960, she was active in the Sayville United Methodist Church, was invited to and attended many SHS student class reunions.

Anthony Yonda, SHS class of 1950 stated: “(I’m) dedicating a donation to Mrs. Harriet Burgie who was my math and home room teacher. She was also my tutor when I was preparing to enter college, 6 years after graduation from SHS. Without Mrs. Burgie, I don’t know how I would have done, with such a long delay between classrooms”.

Memorial donation by her student, Anthony Henry “Tony” Yonda, Jr., class of 1950.

In loving memory of Marjorie Ann (O’Grady) Feeney, class of 1943, who left us on March 29, 2023.

April 26, 1926 – March 29, 2023

Marge grew up on Collins Avenue in Sayville enjoying an idyllic childhood crabbing, clamming, and sailing on the Great South Bay. Prior to her graduation from SHS in 1943, she climbed the “Old 88” tower, binoculars in hand, to watch for WWII enemy aircraft. After graduation from Albany State Teachers College, she married, settled in Bellport, and taught English at East Islip High School.

An early feminist and strong proponent of Human and Equal Rights, she had a strong sense of community and “giving back.” She joined the League of Women Voters in the 1950’s serving as President in the early 1960’s. She also focused on protecting the Bay and its ecology. Her other pleasures included card-playing, ping-pong, and classes for seniors at Stony Brook University. Forever upbeat and positive, she always believed the best was yet to come. She is survived by four children and twelve grand and great-grandchildren.

Memorial donation by her cousin Dr. Virginia Lee Lussier, Class of 1959.

In loving memory of Karen (Peters) Kevick, class of 1976, who left us on August 25, 2020.

2023 memorial donation by Julia Hake-Leogrande, class of 1976.

In loving memory of John Ernest Hone, class of 1965, who left us on December 10, 1964.

2023 memorial donation by Judi (Hone) McHugh, class of 1971.

In loving memory of Earle Cameron McCormick, class of 1944, who left us on April 26, 2012.

Memorial donation by his daughter Andrea L. (McCormick) Gilbert, class of 1980, ($25 on 04-29-2021).

Memorial donation by his daughter Lynette L. McCormick-Phillips, class of 1969, ($25 on 04-30-2021).

In loving memory of Lt. John G. Calhoun, class of 1981 and United States Navy Veteran, who left us on May 5, 1988.

“I attended school with John from K- 12. He was always one of the most popular, intelligent and friendly classmates.

Our dads were best of friends and I know his Dad was so very proud of John especially when he became a Navy Pilot flying a Grumman airplane (the A-6) that landed on aircraft carriers. I saw John in his dress whites at Christmas just 5 months before he passed in a training accident. The movie Top Gun had been in the theaters and I said – “John, is it just like the movie?”. He grinned and said “Even better!!! I love it!”

It’s such a shame that John did not have the chance to serve his country longer and live a full life. I know that he would have been so accomplished in his Navy career, a great husband and father. The only consolation all these years is that we all know that he died doing what he loved.

Thank you for your service and for paying the ultimate sacrifice, John! Till we meet again”… Janet Hroncich

2023 memorial donation by Janet Hroncich, class of 1981.

In loving memory of Wallace T. “Buddy” Bryan, class of 1973, who left us on September 13, 2022.

2023 memorial donation by Steven Moline, class of 1973.

In loving memory of Clark Allen Hausske, class of 1970, who left us on January 15, 1993.

2023 memorial donation by Evelyn (Hausske) Fuson, class of 1972.

In loving memory Stephen Armand Ostuni, class of 1972, who left us on January 25, 2021.

Memorial donation by his classmate Gail (Heinsohn) McNutt, class of 1972, ($25 on 04-25-2021).

In loving memory of David James Stang, class of 1963, who left us on July 8, 2018.

Memorial donation by his dear friend Judith (Levy) Leipold, class of 1963, ($25 on 03-25-2021).

In loving memory of Elliot Herman Levy, class of 1958, who left us on October 12, 2017.

Memorial donation by his sister, Judith (Levy) Leipold, class of 1963, ($25 on 03-25-2021).

In loving memory of Susan Jean (Mitchell) Delfanti, class of 1972, who left us on September 28, 2020.

Memorial donation by her dear friend Gail (Heinsohn) McNutt, class of 1972, ($25 on 01-27-2021).

In loving memory Wendy S. (Weeks) Cowan, class of 1972, who left us on October 15, 1999.

Memorial donation by her dear friend Gail (Heinsohn) McNutt, class of 1972, ($25 on 08-31-2020).

Wendy was my neighbor when I came to Sayville in 3rd grade. I remember her house and all of her siblings!

The detail about Wendy I remember most was her big, big smile. The kind of smile where it shows in your eyes.

Gone too soon, and always treasured. by her dear friend Gail (Heinsohn) McNutt, class of 1972.

In loving memory of Sayville High English teacher Mary S. Smith who left us on May 18, 2017.

Memorial donation by her student Jennifer (Vanston) Marin, class of 1990.

In celebration of the lives of:

my many beloved Raynor family Sayville High School graduates.

A donation was given to maintain and expand the development of the Sayville Alumni Association website.

This donation was given by Charles Raynor, class of 1964.

In loving memory of Fannie Eugenia (Raynor) Fisher, class of 1913, who left us on February 10, 1987.