2026 Retirees

The Retired-United Teachers of Northport welcomes the 2026 Retirees! Wishing you all many wonderful years of retirement.

Shown in the photo are new R-UTN members at the UTN End of Year Party.

2026 UTN Retirees

Dale Alessi, Nurse, Pulaski Road School
Christopher Cascone, Teacher of Math, Northport High School
Barbara Falcone, Teacher of Social Studies, Northport Middle School
Thomas Franco, Teacher of English, Northport High School
Marisa Gambino, Teaching Assistant, Northport High School
Elizabeth Knox, Teaching Assistant, East Northport Middle School
Linda Koulermos, Teaching Assistant, Northport High School
Loredana Kress, Teaching Assistant, Ocean Avenue School
Kelly Lange-Pitkin, Teacher of Science, East Northport Middle School
Sandra Leahy, Teacher of English, East Northport Middle School
Lisa Liberatoscioli, Teacher of Elementary, Northport Middle School
Edward Moloney, Teacher of Technology, E Northport Middle & Northport High Schools
Donna Mullin, Nurse, Northport High School
Elyse Pellicano, School Counselor, Northport Middle School
Kathryn Pileggi, Teacher of Elementary, Fifth Avenue School
Ann Rizza, Teacher of Reading, Northport Middle School
Pamela Sydney, Teacher of Speech, Pulaski Road School

R-UTN Elections

In accordance with the Constitution and By-laws of our organization, we are seeking individuals to serve in the capacity of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Nominations must be submitted via email no later than July 15th to the attention of Past President Jane Flood at retirednorthportteachers@gmail.com.

Self nominations are acceptable. Those nominating other members should do so with their knowledge and consent. In the event that more than one candidate is nominated for a position, and election will be held during the Fall General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 15th at 12:30 p.m. at The View at Crab Meadow.

For more information, please consult the Constitution and By-Laws on our website.

Sad News

Susan DeVerna, retired Bellerose Avenue teacher, passes away on June 21st, one week past her 75th birthday. Susan was predeceased by her husband, Robert. She is survived by her three children, James, Christine Glover, and Matthew; three grandchildren and her sisters Kathy Jablonski and Debbie Binsack, and her brother Jim Biondo.

The family will receive visitors from 1 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM on Friday, June 26, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Church in East Northport, with a private cremation to follow.

Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association https://alzfdn.org, in her memory, would be appreciated.

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