Over on Facebook, we announce birthday remembrances every day.   Below, I have copied and pasted some of the comments on a recent remembrance for Patricia Ann “Patty” Kubelle, Sayville High Class of 1970.

A lot of folks left lovely messages remembering Patty and also discussing the music award in her honor that is bestowed upon a new graduate each year.

I am curious if someone might be interested (or do you know someone who might be interested) in pulling together a small biography of Patty, for our “Endless Waves” alumni series?  Anyone?

Sayville Alumni Association Facebook Page
Remembering Patricia Ann “Patty” Kubelle, Sayville High Class of 1970 on today her birthday, June 14.   Born 14 Jun 1952 and died 22 Dec 1972.

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Sayville Alumni Association
I just want to thank you all for your wonderful, caring and loving comments in remembrance of Patty.
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Virginia Farrell
Her beautiful voice and her legacy lives on! Her scholarship recipient this year is a talented young woman named Paige Gaiser-almost 50 years later. RIP Patricia ?
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Sayville Alumni Association
Thank you for this terrific information, Ginger! Congratulations to Paige!
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Carolyn Peterson
I was the first recipient of the Patricia Ann Kubelle Memorial Vocal Music Award in 1973. The plaque still hangs on the wall of Sayville High School. An honor, indeed.
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Kimberly Hickey Hare
Carolyn Peterson I was the recipient of the Patricia Ann Kubelle Memorial Vocal Music Award in 1989. I’d love to see the plaque on the wall of the HS! ??❤️
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Carolyn Peterson
This is the plaque. I have a close-up of it somewhere but it’s probably just a close-up of my name. Sorry about that. But, yeah, it’s up and we’re all on it – from 1973 to the present.
May be an image of 1 person, standing and indoor
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Patricia Seagren
Carolyn, I forgot about that! So proud of your accomplishments, my friend.
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Dawn Bradshaw
I knew her. She was a kind, bubbly, talented, smart person who was taken way too early in her life. She was in college. Her passing greatly effected me.
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Sayville Alumni Association
Dawn Bradshaw we watched such an amazing lady… we watched Patty sing and perform in… was it Brigadoon? Her tragic passing was shocking and hard to really believe. I remember the day I heard the horrible news.
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Dawn Bradshaw
Sayville Alumni Association I remember too. She was so full of life. I think it was Brigadoon.
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Pat Trinkwald Postupack
Sayville Alumni Association I think it was Music Man
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Dawn Bradshaw
Pat Trinkwald Postupack very possible….my memory is unclear about this
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Sayville Alumni Association
Pat Trinkwald Postupack Right! Thanks!
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Susan French Ludwig
Wow, I remember her well – so talented – and didn’t know she had passed away. She was so young. RIP Patty
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Kathleen Zurich
She had such an amazing voice ! So sad to lose her so very young!
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Linda Geaslin
Beautiful voice, gone too soon ?
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Susan Doskocz-Rumaker
A beautiful spirit! Rest in peace Patty
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Pat Trinkwald Postupack
So sad. A beautiful life cut short way too soon. ❤️
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Dee Dee Collins
She had the voice of an angel!
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Gerhard Pagels
Though I did not know or meet “Patty” Kubelle, I have always been impressed how her legacy has continued by her family and her sister; Susan, whom I do know and graduated High School together. The thought of the musical talent (singing) which “Patty” had at her age and to have lost her life, is immeasurable. Peace.
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Sayville Alumni Association
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. Eloquently stated and very much appreciated! -Hal
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Patricia Crescent
I remember her well…such a beautiful voice and a beautiful person….RIP Patty
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Laurie Braner
RIP Patty
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Terri Hart
Patty’s sister Sue had filled me in about her sister Godbless her and may she rest in peace. So sorry for your loss ❤❤❤❤❤
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Judi Hone McHugh
What a voice!
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Vincent Levesque
I remember that very sad day so well…still painful
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Michael Taylor
Rip
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Kathy Iovine
Rest In Peace ?
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Bob Hetsko
RIP
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Joanne Brodsky
Rip
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Colleen Driscoll-Caravella
Such a lovely family ?❤️
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James Bertsch
My sister was a recipient in 1983. She sang John Lennon’s Imagine.
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Paul Gerbino
RIP Patty
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Carole Watson Gilbert
Rest In Peace!