H. William "Bill" Sawicki of Southold touched countless lives; hundreds turned out for his services on the North Fork this week.
"I’ve never met a more noble or erudite man. I will miss him terribly." — Trent Prezler PhD, CEO of Bedell Cellars.
"He was a true native son of Southold."
Shocked over his death in a suicide standoff, friends remember a "loving, selfless, generous" man — and are left searching for answers.
"Kevin's now up with the with the stars and galaxies that he has always loved." Our hearts go out to his wife Cathy and all who loved him.
"This is a big loss not just to the highway department but to the community. The town workforce is in mourning." Supervisor Scott Russell.
"Morgan taught us more in her nine years than we could have ever taught her in a lifetime."
Friends are coming together to help keep Bill Rempe's legacy alive, of providing childcare services across the community.
Hundreds, including Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, packed Martha Clara Vineyards to bid farewell to a legendary North Fork farmer.
Here's how to honor his memory, with a scholarship fund to help aspiring farmers.
Services begin on Wednesday in Greenport.
Danielle Harrison-Meraz uplifted the community with love and faith that will last forever. We are grateful, always, for her beautiful life.
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire Krupski family after their loss.
Thomas Brennan's funeral service will be held Sunday and students are mourning his loss.
Thomas Bradley Brennan touched scores of lives in a lifetime dedicated to teaching young people.
Services for Cutchogue Fire Department Commissioner and former Chief Andrew McCaffery begin Tuesday. Our hearts are with his family.
Services for former Justice Rudolph Bruer III are slated to begin Saturday. Our hearts are with his family and all who loved him.
A Firematic Service will be held Friday evening at the Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.
"This is a devastating loss for this community."
Rest in peace, Stosh. The reuse center will never be the same without your bright smile and laughter.
Helen Krupski, matriarch of the Krupski family, was a much-loved member of the North Fork community; scores are mourning her loss.
A beautiful tribute to Orient's Bill Hands by his son. Funeral services are slated to begin Thursday.
Visitation for Jean Cochran takes place Monday, with funeral services to follow Tuesday.
Gary Lillis passed away earlier this month, leaving behind a heartbroken community and the family that adored him.
Visitation will now be held on Friday with a religious service to follow on Saturday in Greenport.
The Greenport community is mourning a teacher and coach who shaped countless lives with his gentle heart and trademark humor.
Funeral services have been set for Tyler McDonald, just 21 when he died suddenly on New Year's Day.
The well-known North Fork winery owner died in a car crash last week.
As Robert Keller is laid to rest, Patch reprints a story of his granddaughter saving her grandparents' love letters after Hurricane Sandy.
Visitation will take place on Friday.
His beloved dog, who also died in the crash, was adopted after its first owner passed away. "That's the kind of guy he was," a friend said.
It's never easy to say good-bye to a friend.
The crowd is expected to be one of the largest for a fallen firefighter that Suffolk County has ever seen.
The Cutchogue Fire Department said Frank McBride carried on a long tradition of dedicated service.
Joe and his wife Tara captured hearts when they wed in a fairytale wedding they'd won at Brecknock Hall in 2013.
Services will be taking place on Friday.
Visitation will take place on Thursday.
The great-grandfather of five passed away on Dec. 31.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday.