Tag: Veteran
John Garvey Class of 1978
May 13, 1960 ~ December, 2024 Dear father of Marielle Friedman and proud veteran of the UnitedStates Army.The son of the late John E. and Joan V. Garvey, John grew up and was a long-timeresident of Wantagh, NY. A graduate of New York Institute of Technology, he laterserved nine years in the United States Army …
Fred Merkert Class of 1961
December 19, 1943 ~ December 3, 2024 Frederick William Merkert, Jr., 80, of San Antonio, TX, entered into his eternal rest on December 3rd, 2024. He was born in Jamaica, New York on December 19th, 1943 to Hazel Garner Merkert and Frederick W. Merkert, Sr. He graduated from Wantagh High School in 1961. After working …
Roy Johnson Class of 1970
8/21/1951 – 5/8/2024 JOHNSON – ROY E. of Seaford passed away on May 8, 2024 at age 72. Proud US Army Veteran. Beloved “Puck” to Michelle (Carl) Vitale and Loving Father to Paul. Having been divorced from his Wife Jeanette they still remained very close friends. Adoring Pop Pop to Lillianna, Robbie and Luke (USAF). …
Gerald “Jerry” Wolfe Class of 1986
August 24, 1968 ~ May 2, 2024 Our beloved father, brother, and friend, Gerard A. Wolfe Jr. (Jerry), unexpectedly passed away from coronary and respiratory arrest on May 2nd. Jerry was a kind and thoughtful man, passionate about helping others. His memory will forever remain a cherished part of those he leaves behind. Jerry was …
Peter Green Class of 1965
October 21,1947 ~ January 13, 2024 Peter passed away on January 13th after a long courageous battle with ALS. He was a U.S. Naval veteran. Survived by his wife, Susan, sons David, Brandon, Michael, Mathew, and PJ.
Stephen Prince Class of 1967
June 25,1949 ~ December 24, 2023 On December 24, 2023 Stephen Bruce Prince passed away. He was the devoted father of Matthew Prince and his wife Kimberly, Melanie Prince, and Lee Prince and his wife Katherine. Loving grandfather of Meghan Lansinger, Madison Lansinger, Cristian Prince, Austin Prince, and Sophia Prince. Brother of Wayne Prince and …
Robert Winchell Class of 1965
February 18, 1947 ~ April 13, 2022 Robert Edward Winchell was born February 18, 1947 in Manhattan, New York. He was raised in Long island, New York where he grew up with a passion for fishing and boating with his father, brother, and friends. He enlisted and served in the United States Army for 27 years with …
Glenn Chowske Class of 1969
November 16, 1950 ~ July 29, 2022 71, Westmont, died July 29, 2022 at Westmont Woods. Born November 16, 1950 in Amityville, NY. Son of the late Edward and Ruth (Duke) Chowske. Survived by wife of 47 years Christine L. (Maldet) Chowske; daughters, Keri married to Evan Stabile, Lanoka Harbor, NJ and Lisa Chowske, Johnstown; …
Craig Button Class of 1982
24 November 1964 – 2 April 1997 Craig Button graduated from Wantagh High School in Wantagh, Long Island, New York. He began flying at age 17 and aspired to be a professional pilot. Button was described as “polite”, “quiet”[5] and a “perfectionist”[8] who “rarely drank and never smoked”. One of his instructors remarked that his shoes were always shined.[5] Button’s next-door …
