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.

Rod Jennings, retired Bellerose Avenue teacher, has informed us that his lifetime spouse of 33 years, Philip A. Bruderman, died of sudden heart failure on August 18. Phil was 66 years old and died at their home in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Phil was an organ donor, as well as a member and monthly donor to the National ASPCA for forsaken and abused pets. Rod requests memorial donations in Phil’s name be forwarded to the National ASPCA at aspca.org.

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