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Howard E. Faulkner, who retired after 37 years teaching at Ocean Avenue, passed away on February 1 at the age of 95. Howard was predeceased by his wife Edwina, son Howard Jr. and his five siblings. He is survived by his daughters Marcia Zatulskis (Bill), Melissa Baumback (Andy), and Barbara Balfoort (David); and three grandchildren.
After college Howard served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict, achieving the rank of Captain. Howard and Edwina lived in Northport before retiring to East Hampton. In addition to a Masters Degree in Education Administration from Columbia Teachers College, in retirement Howard earned a degree in theology and served as a Certified Lay Speaker and Local Paster of the Sag Harbor Methodist Church for eight years.
His family is hosting a celebration of Howard’s life on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Tuthill Mangano Funeral Home, 406 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY. Visitation hours will be from 10 AM to 12 Noon with a pastoral service following. Immediately after the service he will be laid to rest at the Calverton National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Howard’s memory to Global Ministries/UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), PO Box 9068, NY, NY 10087-9068. 100% of all donations are distributed. Checks Payable to “Advance GFCA” with “#901670 Califire” in memo.
R-UTN members who have memories of Howard they wish to share can email [email protected]. Please write Website Memories as the subject, keep your commemorative brief and include your name and former school.
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Richard “Duke” Appiarius, husband of Patricia, retired Dickinson Avenue Special Ed Teacher, father of Deirdre Levine, retired Pulaski Road School Grade 2 Teacher, and Maureen Appiarius, former Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, passed away on January 28 at the age of 89.
Pat and Duke were married for 65 years, and in retirement divided their time between their homes in Huntington Station and Marco Island, Florida. Duke served in the United States Air Force and was a FDNY Ladder 4 firefighter.
Visitation Sunday, February 2, 3:00 – 8:00 p.m at the M A Connell Funeral Home in Huntington Station. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations made to, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, t2t.org, in Richard’s name.
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William Sequin, Northport High School English teacher, passed away in New Hartford, CT, on November 26, 2024 at the age of 81. Bill is survived by his long time partner, Jim Grande and a cousin, Jan White.
Originally from Utica, NY, Bill, as he was know to all, graduated from Utica College and earned his Masters Degree from Stony Brook University. He was a devoted teacher who tutored students for the SAT exams, and had a great love for musical theater and the arts.
He was laid to rest at Holy Trinity Mausoleum.
R-UTN members who have memories of Bill they wish to share can email [email protected]. Please write Website Memories as the subject, keep your commemorative brief and include your name and former school.
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John DeMartini, Northport PE teacher and coach for over 57 years, passed away on January 20. He is survived by his sister and her husband, Lynn and Stephen McDonald; nephew and his wife, Justin and Erica McDonald, and two nieces.
Known to students and colleagues as “DeMar,” John DeMartini leaves behind a legacy at Northport High School. He was the head coach of the Northport Tigers baseball team for over two decades. In September 2021 the Northport High School baseball field was renamed the “John DeMartini Baseball Field” in his honor.
A wake will be held at Chapey’s Funeral Home in East Islip on Sunday, January 26, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:
Northport Baseball Booster Club
c/o Noelle Hardick
9 Tanger Lane
Northport, NY 11768
R-UTN members who have memories of John they wish to share can email [email protected]. Please write Website Memories as the subject, keep your commemorative brief and include your name and former school.