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Joyce Flick, a retired UTN member, passed away on August 26 in Delray, Florida, at the age of 95. Joyce, a Special Education specialist, taught special education, served as an assistant principal between Pulaski and Fifth Avenue schools, and held the position of Director of Pupil Services. She is survived by her children Kiki, George, and Jon, as well as five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Richard. 

Long-time sailing enthusiasts, Joyce and Richard made the most of their retirement years sailing in Huntington Bay and Long Island Sound, before making their new home in Delray Beach. They also enjoyed ballroom dancing, traveling to area competitions.

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

NHS Memorial Dedication

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Beloved and longtime World Language Teacher, Danielle DePonte will be remembered at the Dedication of a Memorial Bench in her honor at Northport High School on August 27th. Danielle, who passed away in November 2023, only a few years into her retirement, also served the UTN as Northport High School Building Representative, and on a multitude of building, district and union committees.  

Danielle’s friends and colleagues commissioned students in Greg Robinson’s Woodworking class at Northport High School to construct the bench which will be placed in the H-wing courtyard a short distance from her former classroom and will enable colleagues and students to enjoy the sunshine and a little break from the hectic school day.

The dedication will take place on Wednesday, August 27th at 12:30 pm in the H-wing courtyard (World Languages Department) of Northport High School.  Friends will share memories of our dear friend, Danielle.  Light refreshments will be served.

Happy News

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The R-UTN is an organization of retired educators, and as such we know that posting memorial announcements is and important part of our website’s mission. We also want to be able to share Happy News from our members.

We are delighted to share that 2024 Retirees, Marie Michalopoulos-Warren and Dana Warren are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Andrew, a Northport HS graduate.  Andrew and Tori are busily planning a November 2026 wedding.

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Anne Hannon, retired Northport Junior High School science teacher, passed away on May 14th at the age of 95. Anne lived in Hampton Bays. She was laid to rest at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, following a funeral mass at St. Therese of Lisieux Church in Montauk.

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Dorothea Cook, Retired Dickinson Avenue teacher, passed away on July 26 at the age of 90. Dorothea is survived by her daughter Jennifer Borden and sons William, Thomas, John and Michael. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Dorothea’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest joy, and they affectionally called her Grandma Sugar. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling, the theater, reading, crocheting, baking, and most of all, relaxing with her cookies, iPad and faithful dogs, Alfie and Teddy.

Services will be held at Nolan Funeral Home on Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00 Noon St.Philip Neri Church. Interment to follow at Northport Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to V.N.S. Hospice of Suffolk “Hospice House” in Dorothea’s memory would be appreciated.

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