We Salute All Who Served Our Country
Author: linda.quinn
Sad News
Mary O’Donnell, retired Northport High School English teacher, passed away on October 11 at the age of 85. Mary is survived by her husband, Thomas and daughters Deborah Roulston and Jacqueline Dumbroff, and four grandsons. She was predeceased by her son Kenneth.
Mary found great joy in sharing her love of literature with her students. She taught at Northport High School for over twenty-five years, and over the course of her tenure she taught many of the AP English courses. She and her husband loved traveling, especially to Hawaii. In retirement Mary maintained her friendships with many of her colleagues, and she was a regular attendee at R-UTN events and celebrations.
Visitation Thursday, October 16, from 5 to 8 PM at Brueggemann Funeral Home – 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport, followed by Funeral Mass on Friday, 10:00 am at St. Anthony Of Padua R.C. Church, East Northport. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
R-UTN members who have memories of Mary they wish to share, can email retirednorthportteachers@gmail.com. Please write Website Memories as the subject, and include your name and former school.
Note From the Fall Luncheon
Our annual Fall Luncheon at the View at Crabmeadow was a great success! We had 63 retirees attend the meeting/luncheon, including Paul Fazio, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday. A 50/50 raffle was held and raised $165 for our RUTN Scholarship Fund and new retiree, Lisa Lynch, was the lucky winner! Our RUTN president, Antoinette Blanck, spoke to attendees about what the RUTN does for our members and community, as well as the importance in getting involved. We hope to see everyone at our next gathering in the Spring.
Happy New Year To All Who Celebrate
Sad News
Sergio Giovina, husband of retired NMS English teacher, Roseann Giovina, passed away on September 21 at the age of 86. Sergio was a retired NYC Firefighter and in addition to Roseann, he is survived by their daughters Lori Haubrich and Nicole Neems, and five grandchildren. Vistiation at Brueggemann Funeral Home on Friday, September 26 from 4-8 p.m., followed by a Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church in East Northport.
Condolences can be sent to:
Roseann Giovina
18 Perth Place
East Northport, NY 11731