Sad News

Alfred LaFalce, retired Northport Junior High School social studies teacher, passed away on December 30 at the age of 83 after a long illness. He was pre-deceased by his wife Joan and is survived by his daughters Jacqueline Lehey and Jessica LaFalce, his son Stephen, four grandchildren, his brother Joseph and sister Rose Marie. 

After retirement Alfred and his wife moved to Williamsburg, Virginia, where he enjoyed taking long walks and participation in neighborhood pick-up basketball games will into his 70s. Even living in the south, he was remained loyal to the New York Yankees.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Visit the R-UTN Members Memorial webpage to read a tribute to Al from one of his colleagues.

Sad News

Steve Almansi, retired Northport High School science teacher, passed away on December 10 at the age of 79 after a long illness. After retiring in 1999 Steve and his wife Shelia moved to West Palm Beach Gardens Florida. Steve is survived by his wife, son Seth, daughter Sarane Wolf and their spouses, six grandchildren and his sister Susan Gootzait.

Due to the pandemic, private funeral services will be held on Monday, December 14 in New York. Condolences may be sent to Steve’s wife, 3317 Devonshire Way, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. Donations may be made MSA Coalition (www.multiplesystematrophy.org)