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.

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.

Trudy Brewer, retired Bellerose Avenue teacher, passed away on July 11 at the age of 97. She was a truly amazing person and caring teacher who is fondly remembered by her colleagues and students. She cared for her son, Scotty, born with Downs Syndrome, until she was 90, when she reluctantly placed him in a group home. She continued to live alone in her home until last year. In addition to Scotty, she is survived by her daughters Victoria and Liz.

She is in repose at Brueggermann’s Funeral Home in East Northport. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in East Northport on Wednesday, July 16^th, at 10:00 a.m., followed by entombment at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale.

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