The executive board asked members to let us know how they survived the cloistered months of the pandemic, and the response has been rewarding. Every week we will be posting accounts of how our members fared during these trying times. Most of us are luckier than many Americans, and some of us have made it a priority to help out those in need, and some have made this past year one of personal growth. Send your anecdotes to [email protected], and be sure to include your name, school you retired from and subject taught – if applicable. Photos are welcome!
Member News
How did you spend your Pandemic Year?
Now that we are almost through this terrible year, we need good news for the UTN-R web site. Please send stories, information, achievements, etc. about what you have done over the last year to our web master, Linda Quinn at [email protected]. We all need to feel good and we will posting what our members have been up to, and accomplished over the past year. Check this page often to read about your fellow retirees.
Sad News
George Kast, retired Fifth Avenue physical Education teacher, passed away on January 13 at the age of 78. Long time resident of Garden City, George is survived by his wife Carolyn, daughters Chrissy Mitcherling and Lauren Yohe, six grandchildren and his brother Donald.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital at stjude.org
Sad News
Doris Wells, retired Norwood Avenue School social worker, passed away on January 2 at the age of 92. She is survived by Edwin, her husband of 64 years, her children Mary Ellen, Suzanne, Christy, Kenneth and six grandchildren. Doris and Ed raised their family, and enjoyed their retirement living in Fort Salonga in a home designed by Ed.
Doris adored visiting new places and she and Ed had many adventures traveling the world when they retired. They traveled to China, Australia, South America, Europe, and Alaska. They took numerous cruises with their friends and family. Doris loved a good party and emceed the annual Marina Isles’ St. Patrick’s Day party in Englewood, FL where she and Ed spent their winters.
Visitation at Nolan Funeral Home on January 7 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., with a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. There will be a closing prayer at 10:30 a.m. on January 8, followed by burial at the Northport Rural Cemetery.
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)