Sad News …

g444693_1-a_20170318Robert (Bob) Hynes, retired Director of Physical Education Athletics and Health, passed way on March 3 in Hilton Head, North Carolina. During Bob’s career as an educator in the Northport-East Northport UFSD he taught junior high school physical education, coached baseball and later served as district administrator. Following retirement Bob and his wife Barbara moved to Hilton Head, South Carolina, where he remained active in the community, including a leadership role with a local golf club, and the delivery of meals to families in need in the low country.
Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Amy and Robert; his grandchildren, Sam, Allison, Lucas, and Cathryn, and his brother, John. Burial will be private and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

Sad News …

Howie Hagler, Middleville Junior High School reading teacher for many years passed, in early January.

Condolences can be sent to his wife Marilyn at
51D Stratford Lane
Boynton Beach, FL  33436

For more information about Howie visit the In Memoriam page.

Sad News …

Carmel Bodnar, retired 2nd Grade Dickinson Avenue teacher, passed away peacefully at home on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24. Her funeral mass was at Our Lady of the Isle Church, Shelter Island, NY on December 2. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years this past July. Sympathy cards may be sent to her daughter:  Sharon Bodnar  2072 Laurel Ridge Drive,  Jefferson Hills, PA. 15025.
Donations in her memory can be sent to the Nature Conservancy. Carmel and her husband Harry spent many hours volunteering at Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island, which is part of the Nature Conservancy. They both had a strong passion for preserving our environment, a passion shared by their family. Carmel is survived by her daughter Sharon, sons David and Raymond and five grandchildren.

Sad News …

Ed Sorensen, librarian at Northport Junior High, passed away on October 10th.  A service was not held on LongIsland.  If you wish to send condolences to his wife Helen the address is 1259 Seton Place, Charleston, SC 29407.