It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of retired Middleville principal PAUL FAZIO. Paul passed on Sunday, September 13^th, ten days short of his 103rd birthday. Paul was predecesed by his wife, Annette, and son Joseph. His is surviced by his son Thomas and daughter Linda, and two grandchildren.

Paul had a long and memorable career in the Northport – East Northport UFSD, and touched the life of countless students and staff members. To celebrate his hundreth birthay in September, 2023, Glenn Baldwin wrote a tribute which we have reprinted on our Member Spotlight page.

Visitation will be held this Wednesday, September 16^th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Nolan’s Funeral Home. A short service will take place at 6:00 p.m. followed by American Legion Honors.  Cremation will be private.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation in his honor may do so to VNS Hospice House, 505 Main Street, Northport, NY   11768. (visitingnurseservice.org)

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

Marie Butera, retired Northport High School Librarian, passed away on May 4 at 80 years of age. Marie is survived by her three sons, Christopher Cordani, Anthony Cordani and Daniel Cordani; three grandchildren and her sisters Cathy Butera and Joann Clark. She also leaves her rescue cat, Petey, who has been placed in a loving home. 

To the students who passed through her library, she was more than a keeper of books — she was a guide, an encourager, and a strong presence during some of the most formative years of their lives. Her spirit of adventure took her far beyond the library walls, visiting 45 counties over the course of her lifetime. 

Marie adored literature, films, fine art, and most of all – human connection. Marie had a great love of food and was an exceptional chef. Few things made her happier than to be surrounded by those she cherished enjoying the magic she delivered from her kitchen.

For further information, email Chris Cordani at cordani@gmail.com

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Marie’s memory to: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — mskcc.org/giving and
PAWS North Shore — paws-li.org/html/support/donate.html .

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