Those who loved him are mourning Edmund H. White — and need help with his funeral costs.
"Wherever he went, he left things better than he found them."
"It's heartbreaking. She was a tireless advocate for both the students and the taxpayers." — Scott Latham, vice-president, Southold BOE.
When Marta Thomas was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in March, the community opened its arms and hearts to envelop her with love.
Faith leaders and elected officials, as well as people around the world, mourned the death of Pope Francis Monday.
Shirley Ann Reiter of Orient leaves behind her brokenhearted family.
"He touched so many children's lives over the years." A man who delighted in donning his red suit kept the many Santa letters he received.
"Skip was synonymous with Goldsmith’s Boat Shop for 85 years and was the epitome of hard work and dedication." Funeral services announced.
Services have been set for Rita Stathis, 37, who died this week.
William Ruffner was a 31-year member and former ex-Captain of the Greenport Fire Department.
The world is aching at the actor's loss.
"Every story that includes Lenny is said with a smile and a laugh, and he will be forever missed and never forgotten."
Services have been announced as the community mourns a woman remembered for her bright smile and loving heart.
Services have been announced.
"When she spoke with someone, she always lifted their spirits and made them feel as if they were the most important person in the world."
"Helen of Troy had a face that could launch a thousand ships; John had a smile that made thousands of customers instant friends."
Kim Haeg, paralyzed after a crash in 2004 when she was just 17, faced her life with optimism and courage and was an inspiration to many.
The crash took place Friday night in East Marion.
"George loved the beach and his summer residence in Mattituck from his birth until his dying days."
"I don't know what I'm going to do without her." When Anne Trimble died at 70, she left behind her devastated love of 40 years.
"Joanne’s light reached the entire community of Long Island."
Funeral arrangements have been set for Cutchogue's Robert Doroski, a 59-year fire department member and former commissioner.
"She was just a beautiful light." Friends, colleagues mourn teacher Cindy Goldsmith-Agosta on the day she was laid to rest.
Heartbroken family, students, teachers and friends turned out Tuesday for a candlelight vigil for Cindy Goldsmith-Agosta, who died Saturday.
A candlelight vigil will also be held Tuesday as the community continues to mourn her loss.
Cindy Goldsmith-Agosta passed away suddenly, leaving hearts broken across the North Fork.
"Jim" Homan, the force behind the Braun Seafood Company in Cutchogue, leaves a rich legacy on the North Fork. Services are set for Thursday.
" In true James Herriot style, all that mattered to Dr. John were the creatures both great and small."
"The best way to honor Ryan? Live." The community is raising donations to keep a beloved North Fork teen's memory alive by helping others.
Services have been set for Ryan Oliver, 16, as the many who love him fundraise to support children and families in his name.
"This is a devastating loss for our community." Mattituck-Cutchogue Superintendent of Schools Jill Gierasch.
The many who loved Matt Rolle mourned his loss this week but thanked the community that wrapped him in their arms during his cancer battle.
Services have been set for Matthew Rolle as a broken-hearted community says good-bye to a beloved husband, father, and friend.
One of the most beautiful outpourings of emotion from family and friends you will ever read. Our hearts go out to all who loved him.
"Her optimism was contagious. I don't know of too many other people that are such go-getters. She will be terribly missed."
"He was a natural storyteller with an anecdote for every topic ... No one could work a room like Bill."
The entire North Fork community continues to mourn for Amber Stulsky, 10, who died in the tragic crash.
Visitation will take place at 11 a.m. with a service to follow at noon at the DeFriest Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.
"Art was the heart and soul of the Southold Town Democratic Committee for many years."
H. William "Bill" Sawicki of Southold touched countless lives; hundreds turned out for his services on the North Fork this week.