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Month: August 2025
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Sad News
Joyce Flick, a retired UTN member, passed away on August 26 in Delray, Florida, at the age of 95. Joyce, a Special Education specialist, taught special education, served as an assistant principal between Pulaski and Fifth Avenue schools, and held the position of Director of Pupil Services. She is survived by her children Kiki, George, and Jon, as well as five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Richard.
Long-time sailing enthusiasts, Joyce and Richard made the most of their retirement years sailing in Huntington Bay and Long Island Sound, before making their new home in Delray Beach. They also enjoyed ballroom dancing, traveling to area competitions.
R-UTN members who have memories of Joyce they wish to share, can email retirednorthportteachers@gmail.com. Please write Website Memories as the subject, and include your name and former school.
Sad News
Robert “Bob” MaGrath, retired Science Chairperson, passed away on Monday, August 4. Visitation and Memorial Service, Saturday, August 9 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Robertacio Funeral Home, 85 Medford Avenue, in Patchogue.
NHS Memorial Dedication
Beloved and longtime World Language Teacher, Danielle DePonte will be remembered at the Dedication of a Memorial Bench in her honor at Northport High School on August 27th. Danielle, who passed away in November 2023, only a few years into her retirement, also served the UTN as Northport High School Building Representative, and on a multitude of building, district and union committees.
Danielle’s friends and colleagues commissioned students in Greg Robinson’s Woodworking class at Northport High School to construct the bench which will be placed in the H-wing courtyard a short distance from her former classroom and will enable colleagues and students to enjoy the sunshine and a little break from the hectic school day.
The dedication will take place on Wednesday, August 27th at 12:30 pm in the H-wing courtyard (World Languages Department) of Northport High School. Friends will share memories of our dear friend, Danielle. Light refreshments will be served.