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n Honoring Veterans w o T / o t o h P

Amid a display of hundreds of American flags, veterans groups, elected officials and residents gathered at Veterans Plaza in front of Huntington Town Hall to honor the men and women who serve. For more photos and the story, flip to page 2.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON Comptroller: ‘Town Fiscal Stress At Zero’

The Public Hearing for adoption of the revenues . since the Park Ranger program is made up 2020 Budget was held before the Town Karayianakis stated that the town tax of part-time staff, this would supplement Board at its Nov . 6 meeting with the de - levy increase of $2.8 million or 2.28% current staffing. SPOTLIGHT partment heads presenting an overview of with 2.26 million of the increase is due to Sammis stated that he is expecting “sig - 2019 and a look forward to 2020. contractual agreements related to the re - nificant increase in parking ticket issuance Town Comptroller Peggy Karayianakis source recovery plant. The tax bill for the as a result of the creation of a parking en - reported that in 2019 the town reduced fi - average homeowner will increase approx - forcement team concept. He also discussed nancial stress to zero and was awarded imately $37 per household for the town a capital improvement of $100K for an up - two awards from the Government Finance portion of the tax bill. grade to the surveillance cameras at the Officers Association. The first was the Peter Sammis, Director of Public Safety Huntington Train Station. This will not Distinguished Budget Award. The second explained that the department was look - cost the Town since Public Safety is re - was an award for financial reporting and ing to increase the Park Ranger program . ceiving two grants that will cover the cam - Huntington was the only town in New The town currently has 8 part time park era upgrade costs as well as some other York State to receive the distinction. rangers who are armed Peace Officers. capital improvement programs costs . Karayianakis also pointed out the the The goal, according to Sammis, would be According to law, the budget must now Town has held a AAA Bond Rating for 12 to increase staffing to 12 to cover addi - be passed before Nov . 20. consecutive years . tional town events. Councilman Mark At the same meeting, board members It was noted that while there was an Cuthbertson questioned the need for an unanimously approved waiving parking 8.9% increase in operating expenses due expansion since, he said, residents spend meter fees in Huntington Village from to contractual increases, that increase was a lot of taxpayer money on a Suffolk Nov . 29 through Jan . 1, 2020 … a holiday offset by a 36.9% increase in operating County Police tax. Sammis indicated that gift to residents. 2 • THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14 , 2019 LongIslanderNews.com Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. TOWN OF HUNTINGTON Town Ceremony Pays Tribute To Veterans n o t

Huntington Town officials were joined by Federal, State presentation of a wreath at the Veterans Plaza flag pole . A g n i t and County officials, the Veterans Advisory Board, veter - Benediction was delivered by Chaplain Edward Billia, n u H

ans groups and residents for the Town’s annual Veterans Deacon of the Huntington Manor Fire Department , fol - f o

Day Ceremony. The ceremony was held this past Sunday at lowed by a bagpipe performance of Amazing Grace. n w o T

Veterans Plaza in front of Huntington Town Hall. The Halesite Fire Department and the Huntington Manor / s o t

A Color Guard formed by local veterans groups presented Fire Department and volunteer firefighters displayed the o h the colors and raised the American Flag. Huntington Men’s American Flag throughout the ceremony from two fire P Chorus performed patriotic music throughout the program, trucks on Main Street. Huntington Cub Scouts from Packs opening with the National Anthem and closing with God 131 and 178 distributed ceremony programs and Hunting - Bless America. An Invocation was delivered by Rabbi ton Girl Scout Daisies handed out American Flags. Re - Yaakov Saacks of The Chai Center of Dix Hills. freshments were served, donated from Buttercooky Bakery Veterans Advisory Board Chairman Bill Ober, a Marine and Dunkin Donuts. veteran, acknowledged the date also marked the 244th an - The ceremony took place amidst the American flag dis - niversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps. play known as the “Field of Honor” organized by the Kiwa - Councilman Ed Smyth, also a Marine Corps veteran, in - nis Club of Huntington. For the past decade, the Kiwanis troduced local veterans from each branch of the military Club’s “Field of Honor” put American flags on display at before acknowledging elected officials, including Con - Huntington Town Hall. The hundreds of American flags gressman Tom Suozzi, State Senator Jim Gaughran, As - mounted on 8-foot poles surrounded Veterans Plaza . Each semblyman Steve Stern, Legislators Dr. William Spencer, flag has a custom-printed gold ribbon personalized and ded - Susan A. Berland and Tom Donnelly, Councilwoman Joan icated to each veteran honoree. Flags can be purchased at Cergol, Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia, Receiver of Taxes Jillian BuyAFlag.org for $35. Flags were assembled in early Sep - Guthman, and Superintendent of Highways Kevin Orelli tember in time for 9/11 memorial ceremonies, and will be and Deputy Supervisor and Town Attorney Nicholas Ciap - remain up until Pearl Harbor Day commemorations in De - petta on behalf of Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci. cember. Net proceeds benefit veterans ’and children’s causes A rifle salute and the playing of Taps accompanied the in Huntington. Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. LongIslanderNews.com THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14 , 2019 • 3 4 • THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14 , 2019 LongIslanderNews.com Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. DIX HILLS Country Club Empty Bowls Feed The Hungry STUDIO

FOR THE “TIFFANY” TOUCH UNIQUE GIFTS THAT CAN BE PERSONALIZED WITH AN ENGRAVED MESSAGE. BABIES, BIRTHDAYS, BRIDES, NEW HOME, Above, patrons choose the bowls they’ll WINTER SPORTS TOURNAMENTS, take home from the Empty Bowls CORPORATE AWARDS fundraiser at Art League of Long Island last weekend. At right, State Senator Jim OR JUST BECAUSE! Gaughran; Suffolk County Legislator Susan Berland; Suffolk County Council VFW Commander Dave Rogers; and Art BLACK FRIDAY & League of Long Island Ceramics Depart - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY ment Head Puneeta Mittal. SPECIALS The Art League of Long Island, in col - Committee, and State Senator Jim Gaugh - laboration with the Suffolk County Council ran paid a visit in support of veterans. 181Main Street, Lower Level VFW, hosted a successful community More than 250 ceramic bowls were created Cold Spring Harbor, NY fundraising event known internationally as several weeks prior by more than 30 artists “Empty Bowls” this past Sunday. and ceramicists at the Art League of Long Is - Wednesday 11-5 646-895-0407 The event raised funds for programs that land’s ceramics center. With each $20 dona - serve local veterans with nutritious gro - tion, event goers selected a ceramic bowl and Saturday 10-5 www.countryclubstudio.com ceries through food pantries and deliveries had the opportunity to share a bowl of soup Sunday (thru Dec 22) 11-4 Instagram @countryclubstudio to homebound and disabled veterans. and salad in community with others. The ce - In addition, Suffolk County Legislator ramic bowls that guests took home with them Susan Berland, who Chairs the Veteran’s will serve as reminders of those less fortunate. Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. LongIslanderNews.com THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14 , 2019 • 5 NORTHPORT Re-Enactors Bring Home The Revolutionary War

Students at Northport Middle School learned about the different facets of the Revolutionary War from the reen - actment group, Boots and Saddles, on Nov. 7.

“Boom,” the reenacted sound of cannon olutionary War, ranging from artillery to fire floated through the Northport Middle material culture and everyday instruments to School athletic fields on Nov. 7 as students attire worn on the battlefield. learned the proper technique for loading a Additionally, the students learned about cannon. different aspects of the war, including the Led by members of the Revolutionary Brittish Cavalry, or the “Dragoons,” and the War reenactment group, Boots and Saddles, “Scottish Highlanders.” The reenactors, social studies classes rotated between five dressed as both loyalists and patriots, ex - stations behind the school where they plained both sides of the war to students who learned about the different facets of the Rev - enjoyed the hands-on learning experience. 6 • THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14 , 2019 LongIslanderNews.com Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. HUNTINGTON Huntington Hospital Honors The Paramount’s Owners The four owners of The Paramount in Social, each bring a unique talent to the op - Huntington Village are this year’s honorees eration. Catoggio is an award-winning de - for “The Social ,” an event supporting Hunt - signer and contractor. Condron is the re - ington Hospital and its future cancer center. gional senior vice president of Connoisseur Dominick Catoggio, Jim Condron, Brian Media, which includes WALK 97.5, KJOY Doyle and Stephen Ubertini breathed new 98.3, WHLI, 103.1 MAX FM and 94.3 The life into the community by reinventing the Shark. Doyle is a music industry executive space that once housed the original Hunt - who has managed artists including Hall and ington Theater, which first opened its doors Oates, Mariah Carey, John Mellencamp, in 1927 . With a dramatic transformation Carly Simon and Taylor Dane. Ubertini is into a highly diversified venue for live con - the creative visionary, and an entrepreneur certs, comedy shows and special events , who owns other successful businesses in - The Paramount also features the V.I.P. cluding Matrix Polymers and 3 Water. Founders Room, The Studio and the newly “The Paramount has blossomed into a opened experiential art space , Spotlight . cultural center and economic engine for the Paramount hosts over 200 live events a Town of Huntington, a venue the commu - year and since its debut in 2011 has climbed nity can be proud of,” said Nick Fitterman, to the top of industry bible Pollstar’s global MD, executive director of Huntington Hos - rankings. Among the world class artists and pital. “They have reinvented and improved The Paramount owners, Brian Doyle, Jim Condron, Steven Ubertini and Dominic Catoggio, pictured in the newly comedians who have worked The Para - the cultural experience of downtown Hunt - opened Spotlight art venue, are honorees for this year’s edition of “The Social” benefitting Huntington Hospital. mount’s stage are : Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran, ington. I know that employees and patients Rod Stewart, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Pit - alike excitedly look forward to attending cited to honor them at this year’s gala.” programs, advances research and funds en - bull, Judas Priest, Steely Dan, Train, Match - performances at The Paramount . It’s a great This fundraising effort will benefit Hunt - dowment for teaching and research initia - box 20 , Stone Temple Pilots, Melissa experience thanks to these gentlemen, who ington Hospital as part of Northwell tives . For more information about the The Etheridge, Kevin Hart and Sebastian Man - brought world class entertainment to our Health’s $1 -billion “Outpacing the Impos - Social , including sponsorship opportunities, iscalco , just to name a few. doorstep. Their artistic vision and commu - sible ” campaign, which supports capital contact Dolli Bross at 631-470-5204 or The theater owners, and honorees for The nity spirit are among the reasons we are ex - projects, improves hospitals and clinical [email protected] . Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. LongIslanderNews.com THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14 , 2019 • 7

Chamber Staff Ellen O ’Brien - Executive Director

Exe cut ive Com mitt e e BrianYudewitz - Chair Robert Scheiner - Vice Chair Vita Scat (Chair, 2014-2017) urro - Vice Chair R Jenni obert Bontempi - Vice Chair fer Cassidy - Treasurer (Chair, 2009-2014) Bushra Dano - Secretary Welcome, New Members

O’Brien Law, PC

Huntington Chamber of Commerce member Kevin J. O’Brien, Esq., celebrated the opening of his new law firm, O’Brien Law, PC, at 462 Sagamore Avenue in East Williston with a ribbon cutting and reception. Celebrating with Kevin and his staff are local elected officials from the Village of East Williston and the Town of North Hempstead.

Last year’s Emerging Leaders Business Competition drew more than 400 entries.

Future Professionals To Pilates Fit Life Huntington Chamber of Commerce staff and board members joined Compete In Business Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci and New York Senator James Gaughran’s representative Competition, Dec. 4 Bob Lopez to celebrate the opening of the new location of Pilates Fit Life. Cutting the ribbon, center, is The Young Professionals dents in various career fields. Donna Mckenna, owner of the Chamber of Commerce is host - Both team and individuals will studio. ing its 17th Annual Emerging be provided with case studies or Leaders Business Competition projects in twelve different cate - on Wednesday, December 4th, at gories; Entrepreneurship, Retail St. Joseph’s College in Marketing, Graphic Design and Patchogue. This competition Branding, Finance, Hospitality was designed by the Huntington and Tourism, Human Resources, Chamber of Commerce to Sports and Entertainment include all high schools across Marketing, Not-For-Profit Long Island, regardless of Fundraising, Healthcare, whether they have a Business Technology and Job Interview. Department/Competition team, A strong school-business part - to participate in an opportunity nership enables the Chamber to to present solutions to a busi - provide educational opportuni - ness-related scenario to a group ties to the dynamic students who of business leaders from our are our future business leaders. community. Sponsorships are available for Last year 400 students from this event which provide logo 18 local high schools participat - recognition, banner display and ed in this exciting day of com - a display table at the event with petition. This year we already over 300 students and advisors have a full roster joining us and in the gymnasium. For more hope it will be bigger and better information email info@hunt - than ever. ingtonchamber.com or call 631- It’s our pleasure to provide an 423-6100. Interthread Embroidery opportunity to challenge stu - Congratulations to Maryanne DeSimone on the opening of her new location of Interthread Embroidery. Joining Maryanne and her staff at Interthread are members of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff, Huntington Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci and Councilwoman Joan Cergol. 8 • THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14 , 2019 LongIslanderNews.com Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. WALT’S Boats, Books And Boutiques CORNER Walt’s Corner is edited by Lighting up the Harbor … George Wallace, former I was fortunate to be invited lectures, children’s programs, and group trips, there is al - Suffolk County poet laureate. last weekend to a viewing party of the Boat Parade of Lights ways something to spark our interest. With a wealth of fun Submissions of original in Huntington Harbor, and what a spectacular night it was. and educational resources available at our poetry, short stories, There were about 25 boats decked out fingertips all we need to do is ask, or just photographs and drawings IN THE KNOW are welcomed. Send items to in festive lights and holiday blow up take the time to look over the newsletter Long-Islander News, PO Box figures. The best part was the turnout WITH AUNT ROSIE mailed out each month. I have taken ad - 1930 Huntington, NY, 11743. of so many people to watch the fes - vantage of the museum passes which are tivities with family and friends. Crowds were cheering from free to residents and include some great Walt Whitman the all around the shore as the boats paraded by. It was a tourist attractions like Old Westbury Gardens and the In - cold night so the music from the boats was a welcome pep trepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. There are also many to get everyone up dancing and singing along. I learned museums in New York City that participate, such as the Mu - I HEAR THE RIVER FLOW something, too: The boat parade was established in 2010 by seum of Modern Art. However, with the weather turning the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society to raise chilly, all I really want to do is to select the next book in my I hear the river flow funds towards the ongoing efforts to preserve and protect favorite Seaside Knitter’s Mystery Book series, find a warm through the valley the lighthouse from the elements impacting it all year long. cozy chair, put my feet up and be transported into another with its pleasing sound Awards are given out to the boats and crew for fun and orig - world. that washes worry from the soul. inality in categories such as Best in Show, Most Outrageous, and Best Music and Animation. While sipping egg nog and Tis’ the Season for a Craft Fair … Lately, it seems that all The sound that’s heard nibbling on cookies, my group stood in awe of all the hard of those leftover political signs are being replaced with by the inner ear work that went into each boat to prepare for this fun night. signs beckoning me to a holiday craft fair at a local church that hears And with the cold weather now bearing down on us, it was or school. I have never been one to turn down a good art the pulse of the breath. a great idea to move this water pageant up earlier in the show or craft boutique , where ever it may turn up whether month, as opposed to having it on Thanksgiving weekend as on vacation or traveling around our island, and when you A sound so cooling, it was originally scheduled in past years. Now it’s time to add the word ‘holiday’ to it, I just have to stop in and take yes, a sound that cools tuck all those beautiful yachts in for the winter and head a peek around. After all , I never know if I will find some - the friction heat home to a warm fireplace to wait out the season, and look thing there that I didn’t know I needed. These fairs often of concrete living. forward to next summer and maybe the return of the Light - showcase the many talented people in our community that house Music Fest. have spent time creating hand-made original treasures, And the sound appears to the eye which make great decorative accents for homes, trinkets for Books in a Cozy Nook … and appears to the skin It’s that time of year where I find yourself, or thoughtful gifts. As an added bonus of these and you are washed it delightful to duck into a library to escape the cold and fairs, the small admission fee is a contribution to help sup - and you walk on. browse among the shelves for a good mystery or bestseller. port the worthy causes of the hosts. So next time you pass There is so much that our local libraries offer to keep us en - a sign with the words ‘craft fair ’ be sure to turn in and see tertained, and we are silly to not take advantage of these re - if there’s something there that you, also, never knew you Jack Zaffos sources. Between the vast collection of books, periodicals, needed. Bellerose LI

POLICE REPORT Compiled by James Kelly Purse Walks it was reported that someone stole a camera and no arrests have been made. mately 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov . 11, clothing and electronic devices from an unlocked was stolen from Victoria’s Secret at the Walt It was reported to Suffolk Police at ap - 2016 BMW parked at a residence on Bad Checks Whitman Shops on Walt Whitman Road in proximately 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov . 12, a Fairview Street in Huntington. Police have Huntington Station . Police have classified purse was stolen from Saks Fifth Avenue classified the incident as third-degree Grand It was reported to Suffolk Police on the incident as fourth-degree Grand Larceny, at the Walt Whitman Shops on Walt Whit - Larceny, and no arrests have been made. Tuesday, November 12, that four checks and no arrests have been made. man Road in Huntington Station. Police had been fraudulently passed at Flowers by have classified the incident as fourth-de - Booze Snatched Burton on Old Walt Whitman Road in Beer Swiped gree Grand Larceny, and no arrests have Melville. Police have classified the inci - been made. According to Suffolk Police, it was re - dent as first-degree Identity Theft, and no It was reported to Suffolk Police on ported that at approximately 2:30 p.m. on arrests have been made. Monday, November 11, at approximately Should Have Locked It Saturday, Nov . 9, someone took bottle of 5 p.m., beer was stolen from the Stop and liquor from a 2008 BMW parked on East Holiday Heist Shop on Jericho Turnpike in Elwood. Po - According to Suffolk Police, at approxi - Main Street in Huntington. Police have lice have classified the incident as Petty mately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, November 8, classified the incident as Petty Larceny, According to Suffolk police, at approxi - Larceny , and no arrests have been made.

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Keeping It Local LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

With the Parade of Lights kicking off the is spent in our town, stays in our town. Thank You based on public input, data and best prac - holiday season in Huntington Harbor last Sat - As Bontempi says, if he can buy it in Hunt - tices, and not written behind closed doors urday, it’s now time to start bringing the boats ington, he will. while rumors circulate on social media. ashore for the winter. From our offices, we see We also bring it a step further. If you cannot The following is an open letter from The two primary elements that make Councilman Eugene Cook. them one by one being winterized, EDITORIAL buy something in Huntington, downtown areas successful are walkability or “walk appeal” and a mix of compatible hauled, and shrink wrapped. In a then try and stay in Suffolk I want to take this time to thank you for couple of weeks, with the harbor empty, the County. The sales tax paid in Suffolk helps and complementary uses. A downtown is your generous support, which has led me not simply a nighttime entertainment des - moorings will be pulled up and stored on land keep our property taxes down and provides to a successful re-election campaign, as tination, it is not just a daytime employment before the deep freeze sets in. Our waterways needed services. If you cannot find anything your Councilman. Words cannot express center, nor is it just a retail shopping district. are getting ready for a long winter's nap to re- to buy in Suffolk County, then try to stay how humbled I am by the encouragement It is all of these things plus a place for peo - energize themselves for next summer. within New York State. I received during this journey, and what a ple to live so that they have access to all of pleasure it is to serve the community I these other uses. A healthy downtown is to The harbor at this time of year is truly beau - It's important to note that the people who love. certain degree, self-sustaining. It cannot be tiful and tranquil. As you drive at night past live in Huntington, and own stores in Hunt - I look forward to continuing my work wholly dependent on people driving in the waters’ edge, and look out, you see the ington, provide jobs for people in Huntington, with the residents and business owners in from other locations, it needs a population the Town of Huntington; continuing to lights reflecting across the water appearing al - who then pay taxes in Huntington, Suffolk within walking distance to support the lo - strive to make our Town the best place to most magical. The Town of Huntington is County and New York State. Those people cal businesses. Having housing in a down - live for, not only for our families, but for truly blessed with its harbors and waterways. who work there and those people who run the town is critical to its success. all future of generations. I will renew my While parking is an important compo - So as we prepare for winter in our water - stores, pay taxes that support your schools, pledge to all residents and businesses in nent of a successful downtown, it should front communities, and welcome the Thanks - police and fire departments, as well as your the Town of Huntington, that I will always not be the driving factor in decision mak - giving holiday, we begin to focus on the ambulance corps and other critical services. maintain an open-door policy to anyone ing. Downtowns succeed on their walka - exchanging of gifts that is right around the When you buy something on Amazon, that who is seeking my assistance. bility, not their drivability. EUGENE COOK corner. The best time to start hunting for pres - money leaves the town and leaves the island. These proposed amendments to the C6 Councilman ents is on the Saturday after Thanksgiving As we get ready for this holiday season and code have some positive recommenda - during the nationwide event of Small Busi - you're thinking about what to buy, we ask you tions such as design review and guidelines ness Saturday. This is a chance for people to to truly stop and think that every dollar spent It’s About Transparency to ensure new buildings are compatible invest in their communities. As you travel in our town helps our town. And when it helps with their surroundings and the prohibition through each of the hamlets within our town, our town, it helps all of us. Perhaps rather The following is extracted from remarks of parking in front of buildings which is you will see many store fronts with vibrant than selecting an item to buy, keep an open made at a public hearing on proposed highly detrimental to a walkable environ - changes to the town’s zoning code. ment. However many of the recommen - window displays that welcome you in. Sadly, mind and visit our retailers for some fresh dations will have many unintended (or per - there are a number of empty ones too, that for new ideas. You are sure to find something per - Downtown Huntington has needed a haps they are intended) consequences. one reason or another did not make it in this fect that will please everyone on your list. zoning code that is fitting for a mixed use, This proposed zoning appears to ex - tough retail environment. That’s where we It also is important to mention that the walkable environment for some time, a clude the possibility of smaller, local de - can help. Town of Huntington has a Triple A Bond rat - code that recognizes the complex nature of velopers from doing small scale, incre - This holiday season is a chance to help the ing, and is a vibrant town that draws people a downtown environment and helps to mental projects and makes large projects people who are still occupying all of those from across our island. Let's try to keep it that build upon the walkable and human scale the only potentially economically viable components that make downtowns suc - ones. It increases costs which drives up retail spaces. When Bob Bontempi, past way by supporting all of our local businesses. cessful. Neither existing C6 code nor the rents and makes smaller projects nearly Chairman and currently Vice Chairman of As a local newspaper, we ask you to please proposed changes achieve this. Both ver - impossible to build. the Huntington Township Chamber of Com - support our advertisers this holiday season, sions of the code provide a one size fits all Having housing in a downtown is not merce, started the Buy Local Campaign, he and all year long, as they help us, The Long set of requirements for anywhere in the about village vs. city-successful mixed made it a point to stress that by buying local Islander, bring you the latest news and hap - downtown area regardless of context. use downtowns come in all sizes, but we are helping ourselves. Shopping with penings of our great communities that we call Successful code is formed from an open about a walkable and people oriented local merchants ensures that the money that home. and public process where the concerns of place vs. drivable and auto oriented one. residents are addressed and developed into ELISSA KYLE a long term plan. The code should be Placemaking Director, Vision Long Island

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Obituaries Compiled by Peter Sloggatt

Gloria Barna The family spent summers at their “cot - interment at Long Island National Cemetery was at Huntington Rural Cemetery, tage in the country ” in Huntington until in Pinelawn. Huntington. Gloria Barna of Northport died on Nov . eventually moving there when Raymond 10 with her family at her side. The love of was in his teens. Helen Hedlund Donald Wood her life Johnny Barna predeceased her. Donovan worked at many jobs , including She is survived by her children: Joseph Lorraine Helen Hedlund Donald Charles Wood gas station attendant, Gold Star beach man - (Connie), John (Diane), Anna (Mark) Pol - of Huntington died on died on Nov . 8 surrounded ager, and in an insurance office where he laci, Gloria (James) Byrne and Anthony Nov . 8 surrounded by her by family members. met his wife, Susan. He served in the Na - (Patricia); grandchildren: John Daniel family and friends. He was a loving hus - tional Guard and worked to put himself Barna, Jennifer Leone, Christopher Barna, Lorraine grew up in band, father, grandfather, through college, eventually becoming a Gina Pollaci Yankow, Joseph Pollaci, Lu - Westbury, and lived in San friend, engineer, avid teacher for BOCES where he taught for cinda Harmonay, Stephen Harmonay, De - Francisco, Calif. and Paris , gardener and food con - nearly 30 years. In summers he operated a laney Harmonay, Travis Byrne, Christina France. She was an artistic noisseur. home improvement business and in winters Barna, Michelle Barna and Anthony Barna; soul and a gifted artist. She Born on March 2, 1942, Donald Wood he plowed snow. With snow plow drivers Helen Hedlund and great-grandchildren: Rebecca, Elyssa, worked as a graphic artist. Donald grew up in Hemp - needed for his three trucks , he gave friends Giacomo, Adriana, Matteo, Sophia, Joseph, She loved quilting, knitting and drawing; stead, NY. He remained on Long Island, and family – even Susan and Doreen – the Lilla and Stella. and made many handmade gifts for her working as an industrial engineer at Grum - pleasure of plowing the streets of Hunting - In lieu of flowers, donations in her mem - friends and family. man. He met his devoted late wife, ton during blizzards. ory may be directed to Father Patrick Hedlund is survived by her husband of 27 Francine, at W.T. Grant Company, and they He was husband to Susan for nearly 50 Devine, Chairman and Founder , SCRR , c/o years , Wayne Hedlund. She was the loving enjoyed 47 years of marriage. During this years; and father to Keith, Shawn and Joseph Pollaci, Nucor Construction , 117 W . stepmother to Kirsten Rinn, Bridget Riv - time they created a beautiful home together Doreen. He was a giving father and hard 28 Street , New York, NY 10001. nack, Ryan Hedlund, Cameron Hedlund, and filled it with the joys of two children, working provider who would do anything at Matthew Hedlund and Gwen Hedlund; and Donald Jr. and Amanda. any time for his family. He was a loving John Byers grandmother to 11. Donald is survived by his son Donald Jr. “Papa ” to grandchildren Daniel, Kathryn, Visitation was at M.A. Connell Fu - (Kelly ); daughter Amanda; and grandson, John C. Byers of Northport died suddenly Emma, Colin, and Kayla. Through his ef - neral Home, Huntington Station, and Donnie III. He was also a devoted uncle, on Oct. 31 . He is survived by his wife Allison forts, his family was able to spend priceless after funeral services there, interment cousin, friend, and animal lover. Strong Byers ; children John C. Jr., Jeffrey quality time together in Woodlock Penn., M., and Jillian A. Matusz, and one grand - Montauk, Florida and Puerto Rico. child; and predeceased by a son, James W. Ray and Susan were able to enjoy many, Funeral services were held at Nolan Fu - many unforgettable trips together as well. neral Home, Northport, with Rev. Bette He always lived within his means and pre - Sohm presiding, and interment followed at ferred to fix the broken thing instead of buy - Northport Rural Cemetery. Memorial do - ing a new one. “Old school ” would be an ap - nations to Long Island Cares Harry Chapin propriate term ; he just got a flip phone last Food Bank (Licares.org) are appreciated . month, kept his expense sheets on graph pa - per ; and managed to never change a diaper . Florence Corsa He also loved tinkering in the garage on his 1985 Chevy Blazer, his lawn mower Florence J. Corsa of collection and of course his modern elec - Cold Spring Harbor died tronic reclining chair. He was not always the peacefully on Nov . 8 sur - easiest person to be around, in fact, his peers rounded by her family . in the very first Walt Whitman High School She was 97. graduating class in 1957, voted him most Wife of the late Elwood stubborn. The only woman in the world that L, she is survived by her would have stayed by his side is his end - children, Beverly Pokorny lessly forgiving wife, Susan. She is the glue (John) and Elwood (Su - Florence Corsa that kept things together. san); one grandson and He will be deeply missed by all who two great grandchildren. knew him for his generosity, devotion to Corsa was a past member of Cold Spring family and endless arsenal of jokes. Harbor Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers memorial donations She loved bingo, slot machines and trips up - made to Saint Jude Children’s Research state to see the changing leaves in the fall. Hospital (stjude.org ) in his name would be Friends and family gathered at M.A. Con - appreciated . nell Funeral Home, Huntington Station . In - terment was at Melville Cemetery . Mary Feeney In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to CSHFD Rescue Squad in Mary V. Feeney of Huntington Station her memory. died on Nov . 7 . She was 85 . Feeney was the wife of the late Dominick Raymond Donovan P. Sr. ; mother of Dominick P. Jr. (Janice), Michael (Catherine), Patricia Vella and Raymond W. Donovan David (Anne Marie); grandmother of Kristy, of Huntington died on Kerry, Tara, Michael, Patrick, Shannon, Nov. 7 surrounded by his Madalyn, Thomas, Daniel and the late family. David; and great-grandmother of Shane, Born in Brooklyn , NY, Patrick, Lucy, Dahlia, Violet, Dylan, Sasha, he was the son of an Kai and Luca. NYPD Officer , Ray Sr., Visitation was at M.A. Connell Funeral and Mary, who raised him Home, Huntington Station, and a funeral in Brooklyn with his sis - Ray Donovan service was held at the funeral home, with ters Eileen and Dorothy. tington WeekLY n 2019 u 14, H BER NOVEM YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP GrINeeSnIDlaEw DDUUKKEESS

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FOODIES Burger Meets Walt Whitman Teacher Mike Zaharios Beer At Among Locals To Box In Sapsuckers 14 Fight For Charity 13 12 • THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14 , 2019 LongIslanderNews.com Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. COMMUNITY Huntington Boxers Hit The Ring For Charity Volunteer boxer for charity Mikey Zahar - ios of South Huntington, substitute teacher and coach at South Huntington School Dis - trict, and Vincent “Vin Bones” Melillo of Huntington Station, a salesperson with FBA Insurance Company and a construction worker in Huntington, are eager to face off in the boxing ring. Both will appear on the match card at the Long Island Fight for Char - ity’s main event at the Hilton Long Island in Melville on Monday, Nov . 25. The Long Island Fight for Charity is the only event in the United States where volun - teer fundraising boxers meet in real amateur bouts. The event is one of Long Island’s largest and most anticipated charity net - working events of the year. Boxing matches feature local business professionals going toe-to-toe on the canvas as the main at - traction. This popular fund raising event also includes food and beverages provided by over 30 local restaurants. Zaharios, a resident of South Huntington and graduate of Walt Whitman High School, is a substitute teacher and coach in South Huntington School District. He signed on to train to honor the memory of legendary Walt Whitman wrestling coach Vinny Altebrando Long island Fight For Charity organizers are pictured with volunteer boxers who will fight to raise funds for charity in the Long island Fight For Charity, Nov. 25. who died in April 2018 after a brief illness. “A friend told me about Fight for Charity,” “Fight for Charity combined two of my THE BOXERS Zaharios said. “After learning its mission, I passions, boxing and giving back to the com - volunteered to be a charity boxer in a memo - munity, she said. “After learning more about ASHER ALLWEISS VINCENT MELILLO rial for Vincent Altebrando, Walt Whitman what this charity represents, and the people FBA NATIONAL High School teacher and wresting coach. It’s running it, I couldn’t think of a better way to BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY LAFFEY a great opportunity to give back to the com - pursue my passion for boxing while support - INTERNATIONAL REALTY munity, plus I will get to better myself both ing communities and people in need across BARIS OZTIMURLENK mentally and physically .” Long Island .” DOMINICK BIANCO CORE BTS Zaharios will face off in the ring against a Chisholm also raises funds for the KUBERA MANAGEMENT CORP volunteer boxer with Huntington ties , Vin - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Shoot- ALDEN HATCH PEFFER cent Melillo. Melillo learned about Fight for Out for Soldiers and Upper Valley Humane CROWN CASTLE Charity from his friend Bill Squires, the co- Society. CHARLES CASTRO owner of FBA Insurance Company, a corpo - “There are people struggling in our com - TABETHA PRADEL rate sponsor of the event . Melillo has been in munities. This event has given me the op - SHANNON CHISHOLM FREEDOM MORTGAGE sales with the company and is also a con - portunity to ‘fight’ for these individuals who THE ZABBIA INSURANCE AGENCY struction worker with Full Service Construc - don’t have the resources or ability to do it tion in Huntington. themselves, and assist in getting them the ADAM SCHWAM JEFF COHEN SANDWIRE “I am eager to raise funds for charity in any help they need and deserve.” EMPOWER SOLAR way that I can. The reason I volunteered to The Fight for Charity requires a long-term be a Charity Boxer was so I could train hard commitment from boxers. in addition to KAREN SCUTELLARO and fight in the Main Event to help make life months of required training, boxers sign on VIRGINIA DECEGLIA better for others who are struggling,” Melillo to raise a minimum of $10,000 for the Fight FINANCIAL FORCE PHIL SORRENTINO said. “I have some kick-boxing and martial For Charity charities: Long Island Commu - DUPONT arts experience, but I’ve never boxed before. nity Chest, The Genesis School and the Na - MIKE DELLAQUILA This will be a learning experience for a good tional Foundation for Human Potential. Long ELITE FITNESS & DELLAQUILA PROPERTIES cause .” Island Fight for Charity has given over $1.4 JOSEPH VOZZA Melillo also graduated from Walt Whitman million in donations to local charities since it JOSEPH C. VOZZA ATTORNEY AT LAW P.C. High School and lives in Huntington Station. was founded in 2003. This event is expected BERT LURCH A third boxer participating in the event, to sell out and break previous records. ECENTRAL MEDICAL MANAGEMENT SARAH WALTERS Shannon Chisholm of Huntington, sells auto Tickets for the Main Event are available LUTHERAN HS and home insurance for the Allstate Insur - online. VIP Tickets (reserved seating) are JENNA NATALE ance/Zabbia Insurance Agency. She became $250; general admission tickets are $135. LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS MIKEY ZAHARIOS aware of Fight for Charity and its mission Doors open at 6 p.m. WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL through co-workers at the Zabbia agency For information or to purchase tickets, visit who attended the 2018 event. Lifightforcharity.org or call 877-240-7821.