Richard Klingel, 79, of Aquebogue, NY passed away October 5, 2014. 

Richard was born in Bronx, N.Y. to Richard and Elsie Klingel Nov. 25, 1934. He graduated from Evander Childs High School in the Bronx in 1952 after which he enlisted in the United States Navy. Richard served on the USS Bennington  during the Korean War.

He worked for General Motors Acceptance Corporation for over 25 years. He enjoyed watching football, baseball and going camping with his family and friends. Richard was a fun-loving man who enjoyed “pulling the legs” of his family and friends.

Richard married Mary Long on Oct. 4, 1964; they were married for 50 years.

Richard leaves warm memories to be cherished by his loving wife, Mary; his sons Richard ( Joan) Klingel and Steven (Stephen ) Klingel; his daughters Deborah (Chris) Murphy and Maureen (Chip) Ackerman; nine grandchildren, Richard (Annmarie) Klingel, Thomas and  Jennifer Klingel, Mikey and Garrett Ackerman; Liam , Colin, Riley, and Michael Murphy and one great-grandchild, Gianna Rose Klingel; his sister-in-law Gerrie DeVera, his brother-in-law John (Lee) Long; and many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to East End Hospice for their support in his final days.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral Home in Riverhead.

Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice in Westhampton Beach.

Former Southold resident William Fredrick “Ricky” Metz, Jr. of Fort Myers, Fla. died Sept. 29, 2014.  He was 31. 

He was born in Naples, Florida on March 23, 1983, to Mary Ann (nee Hand) and William Fredrick Metz, Sr. and was a graduate of Southold schools.

Ricky had been an insurance sales representative for Alta Health Insurance in Florida.

Ricky was known to say “Music is the love of my life” and he also found enjoyment in snowboarding and art in all its forms including tattoos.

Ricky was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Southold

He is survived by his parents, William and Michelle Metz of Southold and Mary Ann and Tim Bohonan of Southold; siblings, Brianne (TJ) Hart, Kieran Bohonan and Kathryn Krakowka; grandparents, Patricia Bohonan, Roger and Dar Metz and Ruth A. Rossi and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family received friends Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold.  Rev. Dr. Peter J. Kelley officiated the services during the visitation.

Those wishing to remember Ricky in a special way can make a donation to the North Fork Animal Welfare League.

Carl J. Czajkowski of South Jamesport died Oct. 14 in a diving accident. He was 66. 

He was born May 23, 1948, in Brooklyn to John and Helen Czajkowski and married Donna (Wallcott) June 5, 1971, in Brooklyn.

Mr. Czajkowski earned a PhD from State University of New York at Stony Brook and worked as a research scientist at Brookhaven National Lab. He was a member of the American Society of Metals and a past president of East End Surf Club. Family members said he enjoyed diving, playing bridge and watching horror movies.

Predeceased by his parents and brother Richard, Mr. Czajkowski is survived by his wife, Donna, of South Jamesport; his daughters, Kim Flournoy of San Francisco and Lori Lebel of Clifton Park, N.Y.; his brother John, of Florida; and nieces and nephews.

The family will receive visitors Sunday, Oct. 19, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 20, at 10 a.m. at Old Steeple Church in Aquebogue. Interment will take place at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

Southold resident Blaine Burton, Jr., formerly of Garden City, died Oct. 17, 2014. He was 78.

Blaine was an avid fisherman, sailor, and handyman. He proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years and had a long and successful career as a bond trader at Smith Barney. He was the cook of the family and everybody looke d forward to his Sunday morning pancake breakfasts.

Blaine is survived by his wife, Beatrice; his six devoted children, Brad (Kathy), Diana (Macall), Judy (Nick), Kristin (Walter), Bill (Rose), and Bryan (Cara). He was a loving grandpa of Matt, Lisa, Katherine, Megan, Kara, Nicole, Patrick, Kenny, Tyler, Mike, Jill, Billy, and Jake.

His love of his family and the sea will never be forgotten.

The family will receive visitors Monday, Oct. 20, from 2 t0 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick R.C. Church in Southold, officiated by by Father Peter Garry. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Memorial donations to St. Patrick’s R.C. Church would be appreciated.

Elizabeth Bernich of Southold died at her home Oct. 18, 2014. She was 87. 

She was born in New York City, Feb. 10, 1927, to Elizabeth (née Joyce) and Bernard Reddy and was a graduate of Haaren high school in New York City.

Immediately after graduation, Elizabeth began working for Manhattan Life Insurance Company; retiring after 37 years of service as an executive secretary.

She married John Bernich at St. Paul the Apostle RC Church in New York City and together they made their new home in Astoria. In 1962, they built their home in Southold and moved here permanently in 1982.

She was a Pink Lady with the Ladies Auxiliary of Eastern Long Island Hospital and enjoyed traveling; notably her voyage aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2.

Predeceased by her husband John Bernich in 1988; she leaves several cousins and a dear friend, Dolores Jacobs of Peconic.

Graveside services will be held oThursday, Oct. 30, at 11:30 a.m. at Flushing Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes.

This is a paid notice. 

Charles Mason Thrall, 89, of Marshall, Mi. passed away Oct. 14, 2014 at home.

Charles was born March 10, 1925 to Wallace and Lillian (Schwarz) Thrall. He attended school in Rockville, Conn. He joined the U.S. Navy and served from 1942 to 1946. Charles then worked for the New York State Department of Agriculture as a Senior Marketing Representative. Charles was married to Janet Klose who preceded him in death. He remarried Sept. 22, 2007 to Carol Hayden.

Charles enjoyed being helpful and serving others. He would volunteer for Mobile Meals as well as help out in many aspects at Christ Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Executive Club and Kiwanis of Battle Creek. Charles liked to tell stories that his family will always remember were the most wonderful stories to listen to. He also liked to play cards.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of Marshall; daughter, Sheryl (Edmund) Schmeichel of Indiana; sons, Kenneth (Edna) Thrall of Kansas, Stephen (Mary) Thrall of New York and William Thrall of Michigan; stepdaughter, Cheryl (Brian) Young of Marshall; stepson, Kurt (Kailee) Hayden of Texas; sisters, Barbara Hambach, Marion Stearns and Marjorie Lotas all of Conn.; grandchildren, Chris Schmeichel, Lori Jones, Maria Thrall, Crystal Thrall and Christine Thrall, Todd Ruddock, Megan and Erin Young and Colin and Keira Hayden and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Janet Thrall; and brothers, Wallace Jr. Thrall and William Thrall.

Visiting hours were held Oct. 16 Craig K. Kempf Family Funeral Homes, Marshall Chapel. A funeral service took place Oct. 17 Christ Lutheran Church in Marshall with the Rev. David Boedecker officiating. Interment took place at Fort Custer National Cemetery A luncheon was held following the burial at the Craig K. Kempf Family Funeral Homes Reception Hall, Marshall Chapel.

Memorials in memory of Charles can be made out to Oaklawn Hospice of Marshall. To sign the online guestbook and leave the family a personal message please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com

This is a paid notice.

Anthony P. Domaleski of Cutchogue died Oct. 19, 2014. He was 93. 

“Tony” was born in Brooklyn, April 29, 1921, to Stephania (née Targonski) and Alexander Domaleski and attended Oregon Road School where he learned English and then Mattituck High School.

On September 26, 1948, he married the former Jane Orlowski.

For many years, he was a potato farmer with A & H Domaleski Farm with his brother Henry. Later, he grew strawberries by the red barn on the North Road in Cutchogue.

Tony was a communicant of Our Lady of Ostrabrama Roman Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society, the Cutchogue Polish Democratic Club and the Farm Bureau.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jane; a son John Domaleski of Warren, R.I.; a daughter Karen Helinski of Southold; a brother, Henry Domaleski of Cutchogue; and three grandchildren, Kristen Helinski, Ryan Klauk and Erin Klauk. He was predeceased by a daughter Alice Domaleski on October 6, 1989.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, Oct. 22,  from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

Memorial donations to the Cutchogue Fire Department, 260 New Suffolk Road, Cutchogue, NY 11935 would be appreciated.

This is a paid notice. 

John A. Yakaboski of Calverton died Oct. 22 at his home. He was 101. 

He was born July 11, 1913, in Orient to Adela (Korzynski) and John Yakaboski and worked as a farmer his entire life.

Family members said Mr. Yakaboski enjoyed farming and gardening. He was a member of St. Isidore Holy Name Society.

Predeceased by his wife, Wanda in 2004, Mr. Yakaboski is survived by his sons, John Jr., of Calverton, Walter, of Middle Island and Edward, of Aquebogue; and two grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Friday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the church.

Everett T. Jackson of Riverhead died Oct. 7. He was 57.  

He was born Feb. 21, 1957, in Riverhead to Isabelle Stovall Jackson and Frank Trent. He was raised by his stepfather, Charles Jackson, who family members said taught his stepson to be “manly, obedient and respectful to everyone”

Family members described Mr. Jackson as  a kind-hearted, loving man, who was very outgoing and “the life of the party.” They said he was always willing to help out friends and family, and could cheer people up by “doing his dance.”

Mr. Jackson was predeceased by his parents and his sister Katherine Goode and is survived by his children, Rashonda “Missy” Jackson, Lakisha “Sister” Jackson, Carmelita “Pebbles” Jackson, Odell Joseph Yancy, Mark Jackson, Charlie Mayo and Thomas Wilson; three brothers, Vincent, Edward and Leon Jackson; five sisters, Naomi Perkins of Powhatan, Va., Mary Jackson of Norfolk, Va., Eloise Jackson-Lopez of Puerto Rico, Lula Clarke, also of Powhatan, Va. and Deborah Crews of Bellport, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Services took place Oct. 17 at Galilee Church of God in Christ in Riverhead, officiated by Pastor Roy Pennon.

Arrangements were handled by Seay Memorial Chapel in Riverhead.

Former Riverhead resident Milton Robert Saunders of Virginia died Oct. 9. He was 81. 

He was born July 9, 1933, in Port Jefferson to Walter Saunders and Florene Saunders-Mayo. He was baptized at an early age and later joined Mt. Pero Baptist Church in Powhatan, Va.

Mr. Saunders worked at Brookhaven National Laboratory and retired after many years of service.

Family members said he enjoyed playing the guitar and blowing the harmonica.

He was predeceased by his sons, Milton Jr. and Keith and his sister Lottie Scott; and is survived by his daughter, Diane Saunders of Richmond, Va.; his sister Marie Futch of Riverhead; his brother, Walter Saunders of Powhatan, Va.; his stepbrother, George Mayo Jr. of Cartersville, Va.; three granddaughters; one grandson; four great-grandson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were arranged by Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home in Cumberland, Va. Services were held Oct. 11 at Seay Memorial Chapel in Riverhead.

Longtime Cutchogue resident John Zuhoski Jr. died peacefully Nov. 1 with his family by his side. He was 87. 

He was born July 31, 1927, in Greenport to John and Anna (Ruskowski) Zuhoski. He worked in Cutchogue as a farmer and was a 60-year member of Cutchogue Fire Department. Family said Mr. Zuhoski enjoyed spending time on the water and fishing with his longtime friend, Jesse.

Mr. Zuhoski is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lucille (née Troyan); his children John (Theresa) Zuhoski III of Bay Shore, Michael (Geraldine), David, Gary, and Steven (Kristen) Zuhoski and Anne (Wesley) Lasota, all of Cutchogue, Laurie (Jack) Steiner of Southold, Sharon of Middle Island and Lisa Eastwood of Riverhead; 23 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Alex, of Cutchogue. He was predeceased by his sister, Helen Orlowski.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue, where firematic services will take place. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue. Interment will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.

This is a paid notice.

Lillian A. Smith of Southold died Oct. 31, 2014, at Stony Brook University Hospital. She was 76. 

She was born Jan. 26, 1938, in Astoria, Queens, to William and Elizabeth (née Smith) Ardus and was a graduate of Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park.

On April 9, 1960 she married Donald B.J. Smith in Garden City.

For 21 years, she was a patent clerk for the law firm of Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser of Garden City.

From 1968 to 2002, she lived in Floral Park, at which time, she moved to Southold. Here, she was an active member and former deacon of First Presbyterian Church in Southold

Predeceased by her husband, she is survived by two sons, Donald of Manhattan and Mark (Kristine) of Southold; a brother, James Ardus of Floral Park; and two grandsons, Mark and Kirk.

The family received visitors Nov. 4 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. Religious services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Peter J. Kelley.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 787, Southold, NY 11971.

Former longtime Riverhead resident Rose Vassallo of Milford, Pa. died Nov. 1 at Newton Memorial Hospital in Newton, N.J. She was 78. 

The daughter of the late Pasquale and Rose (Martino) Pallotta, she was born July 14, 1936, in Brooklyn. She married Thomas J. Vassallo, July 18, 1953.

Ms. Vassallo is survived by her husband; four children, Carol Vassallo of Riverhead; Michael Vassallo of Yaphank, Barbara Schwarz of Riverhead, and Teresa Schwarz of Milford, Pa; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Stroyan Funeral Home in Milford, Pa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 6, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Milford, with the Rev. Paul Mullen officiating. Cremation will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent Sharing Fund, 101 St. Vincent Dr., Milford, Pa 18337.

Floria “Flo” Catherine Harris-Johnson of Riverhead died Oct. 28. She was 103. 

She was born May 17, 1911, in Richmond Va. to Floyd Harris and Katie Harris-Hobson. From ages 13 to 18 she attended Rocky Mount private Catholic School. Ms Harris-Johnson later moved to New Jersey with her mother before moving to Riverhead with her mother and stepfather, Andrew Hobson.

Ms. Harris-Johnson was briefly married to David Fitzgerald, and the couple owned and operated a local bar and grill. She later moved to New York City, where she accepted domestic employment with Joseph Kennedy and his family. Ms. Harris-Johnson moved to Florida with the Kennedys briefly, before moving back north to help take care of new mothers and babies. Family said she traveled back and forth to Richmond Va. to help take care of her father, and after his death, she returned to Riverhead to work and help take care of her mother.

Ms. Harris-Johnson briefly served as a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She later became a long-standing member of the First Baptist Church, serving as a church clerk, and a member of the Willing Workers Club, Ladies’ Auxiliary and kitchen committee. Family members said she enjoyed working for the church, decorating and creating hors d’oeuvres for many special events. They said Ms. Harris-Johnson often referred to herself a “Child of God.”

She was predeceased by her brother, Stewart; her foster-brother, Luther Blare-Harris, and by her husband, Robert Johnson. She is survived by her brother’s four children, John Harris, Mary Hall, Dorothy Sillers and Carl Harris, as well as many other relatives and friends.

A service was held Nov. 1 at First Baptist Church in Riverhead, officiated by Paster Charles Coverdale. Interment took place at Washington Memorial Park in Mount Sinai.

Arrangements were handled by Seay Memorial Chapel in Riverhead.

Emily “Kit” Coone of Riverhead died Oct. 26. She was 93, and had been living at the Riverhead Care Facility since 2004. 

She was born Nov. 2, 1920, in Hasting, Fla. to Philip and Eliza Henry and married Alfred Bernard Coone, March 3, 1944.

Ms. Coone worked for Stratton’s as a receptionist, where family said she was a good worker, and retiring after many years of faithful service. They said she would walk to and from work, even in inclement weather.

Ms. Coone moved to Riverhead and joined Goodwill A.M.E. Zion Church, where she served on the usher board. Family members said she loved reading her Bible and singing Gospel songs.

Predeceased by her husband and daughter, Pearlene, Ms. Coone was survived by her sister-in-law-Ophelia Coone; her niece, Thelma Brown-Sykes, and many other family and friends.

Arrangements were handled by Seay Memorial Chapel. Interment took place at Riverhead Cemetery.

James F. Pyne, Jr.

Former Riverhead resident James F. Pyne, Jr., residing at Westminster Towers, Bradenton, Fla. died November 1, 2014. 

Born in Brockton, Mass. to James F. Pyne and Elizabeth A. O’Brien, Mr. Pyne was educated in Brockton schools and received degrees from the University of Maine and the University of Rhode Island. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific and China.

For 37 years he was employed as a teacher and later as a guidance counselor in Riverhead public schools. He served as president of the Riverhead Faculty Association, treasurer of the East End Counselors Association, secretary of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church parish council and as a director of Central Suffolk Hospital and the Suffolk County Extension Service. He also worked with the Boy Scouts, Future Farmers and 4-Hers.

Since retiring in 1986, he did volunteer work at Blake Medical Center and Jessie P. Miller Elementary School in Florida.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sarah Jane Bouchard Pyne; two daughters, Sharon Pyne of Woolwich, Maine and Susan Olsen, Bradenton, Fla.; and two granddaughters, Bridget and Nora McElroy, also of Woolwich.

There will be no local visitation, but there will be  a Mass, Thursday, Nov. 6, at 9:30 a.m. at Saints. Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church in Bradenton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs or Blake Medical Center Auxiliary

Arrangements were handled by Brown & Sons Funeral Homes in Bradenton. Condolences may be made online at brownandsonsfuneral.com.

This is a paid notice.

Dorothy Marie Kreussling of Aquebogue died Nov. 3 at Riverhead Care Center. She was 90. 

She was born Sept. 10, 1924, to John and Mary (Auranson) Opel. She worked for Chase Bank in Manhattan as a secretary.

Ms. Kreussling is survived by her husband, Frederick of Aquebogue; her daughters, Mary Cholodenko, also of Aquebogue and Nancy Keating of East Islip; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rocky Point, officiated by Pastor Jeffrey Kolbo. Interment will take place at Calverton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, 5 Channel Dr., Port Washington, NY 11050.

A memorial for Paul Stoutenburgh will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at Southold High School main auditorium, 420 Oaklawn Ave.

The longtime North Fork environmentalist died July 13 at the age of 92.

Longtime Riverhead resident Martin “Sonny” Zaneski died Nov. 5 at Peconic Bay Medical Center. He was 77. 

He was born Aug. 17, 1937, in Greenport to Helen (Wokowsky) and Martin J. Zaneski.

Mr. Zaneski worked as a repairman for New York Telephone Company in Riverhead. He was a member of Riverhead Fire Department, where he served as past president for Red Bird Hook and Ladder Company. He was also a member of the Polish Town Civic Association and the Riverhead Polish Independent Club.

Mr. Zaneski is survived by wife, Barbara; his daughters, Karin Nusbaum of Matawan, N.J., and Kim Miller and Kerri Whitehead, both of Riverhead; his sons, Kevin of Riverhead and Robert of Temecula, Calif.; and nine grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Friday, Nov. 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will be held  Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

Longtime Riverhead resident Constance Pettit died Oct. 31. She was 83. 

She was born Nov. 22, 1930, in Riverhead to Albin and Adelaide Bobinski. A graduate of Riverhead High School, she received her associates degree at Penn Hall Jr. College.

After spending some time in New England, Ms. Pettit returned home to Riverhead and pursued a career as a dental hygienist. Family members said Ms. Pettit loved fishing, boating and her cats. They said she was known for her creative and artistic abilities and that her family cherished her hand made treasures.

Predeceased by her husband, Robert Pettit, she is survived by her son, James Slater of Riverhead; her sister, Diane Stark of Riverhead; her stepdaughter, Holly Soles of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and stepson, Paul Pettit, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The family received visitors Nov. 2 at Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service was held Nov. 3 at Calverton National Cemetery.