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Trudy Brewer, retired Bellerose Avenue teacher, passed away on July 11 at the age of 97. She was a truly amazing person and caring teacher who is fondly remembered by her colleagues and students. She cared for her son, Scotty, born with Downs Syndrome, until she was 90, when she reluctantly placed him in a group home. She continued to live alone in her home until last year. In addition to Scotty, she is survived by her daughters Victoria and Liz.

She is in repose at Brueggermann’s Funeral Home in East Northport. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in East Northport on Wednesday, July 16th, at 10:00 a.m., followed by entombment at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale.

R-UTN members who have memories of Trudy they wish to share, can email retirednorthportteachers@gmail.com. Please write Website Memories as the subject, and include your name and former school.

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Mel Rabinowitz, the husband of Myrna Rabinowitz, retired East Northport MS English teacher, passed away on July 8 at the age of 89. The following information has been provided:

Service on Thursday, July 10th at 12 noon
I J Morris Funeral Home
21 E Deer Park Road in Dix Hills

Myrna and her family will observe Shiva, at their home at  21 Fairwind Court, Northport, NY from Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13, 2025.

UTN Honors R-UTN Scholarships and Retirees

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On June 12 the UTN held their Annual End of Year Celebration at The View at Crab Meadow.

Six Scholarships were awarded to Matthew Theilmann, son of HS Social Studies teacher, Robert Theilmann; Jonah Carlson, son of HS English teacher, Allison Carlson St. George; Liam Shaw, son of ENMS teacher, Christine Shaw; Samantha Yolango, daughter of HS Special Education Teacher, Marlene Yolango; Michael Massa, son of Pulaski Road teacher, Alison Massa; Alexandra Skulikidis, daughter of HS Science teacher, Marcela Skulikidis. Matthew Thielemann (photo) is also the grandson of R-UTN member, Retired Technology Teacher, Bob Thielemann. Photos of all four recipients are featured on our Photo Gallery webpage.

Also honored were the 2025 Retirees who attended the celebration. Only one more week until we welcome them as official Retired – United Teachers of Northport members!