Loved ones recall a humble man whose physical ailments never soured a kind spirit.
A look at some of the most notable losses of the year.
Glen Cove's Lew Bodi survived WWII's Pacific Theatre to build a family, a college and a legacy of compassion and laughter.
The Glen Cove High School graduate headed the city's government from 1962 to 1966 and served as a state assemblyman for 16 years.
Stephanie Ann Ginsberg Yutkowitz was 64.
Mourners gathered in Northport Monday for David Aureliano, who died in July 4 boating accident which claimed three children.
Glen Cove resident was active in PTA, Family Services.
School district nurse was 62.
Family members and city officials continue to mourn the loss of Stephan Mueller, who died of hornet stings on Sept. 17.
Life-long Glen Cove resident dies at 79.
City historian passed away on June 30.
City of Glen Cove historian passed away on June 30.
The former Glen Cove Mayor and State Supreme Court Justice was 86.
Chester William Rykowski died at the age of 81.
Family and friends will remember the 17-year-old Lattingtown teen who was killed in Monday's Old Tappan Road accident.
Community members gathered at St. Patrick's Church on Monday to remember the retired police officer who was fatally shot on Tuesday.
Retired Glen Cove Police Officer of 22 years was fatally shot Tuesday night in his central New York home.