Funeral Service For Patrick Vecchio To Take Place Today

SMITHTOWN, NY - Funeral service for Patrick Vecchio, the longest-running supervisor for the Town of Smithtown, will take place on Wednesday.

Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. as well as Thursday, April 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Clayton Funeral Home on 25 Meadow Road in Kings Park.

A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday starting at 3:15 p.m.

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution when driving in the area during that time.

Vecchio died this past Saturday at the age of 88.

He served as supervisor from 1977 until 2017 when he lost the primary election in September to currently supervisor Ed Wehrheim.

The flags at town buildings will be flown at half mast in his honor.

Many officials have expressed their condolences. The Smithtown Democratic Party released this statement:

The Smithtown Democratic Committee joins all of the residents of Smithtown in expressing our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Supervisor Patrick Vecchio during this sad time.

Patrick Vecchio left an indelible mark on our town, and all of our current and future leaders stand on his shoulders.

His commitment to the people of Smithtown and to the character of our communities is a legacy that will not be forgotten.

In addition, the town made a tribute video honoring the former supervisor: