"The best way to honor Ryan? Live." The community is raising donations to keep a beloved North Fork teen's memory alive by helping others.
Services have been set for Ryan Oliver, 16, as the many who love him fundraise to support children and families in his name.
"This is a devastating loss for our community." Mattituck-Cutchogue Superintendent of Schools Jill Gierasch.
The many who loved Matt Rolle mourned his loss this week but thanked the community that wrapped him in their arms during his cancer battle.
Services have been set for Matthew Rolle as a broken-hearted community says good-bye to a beloved husband, father, and friend.
One of the most beautiful outpourings of emotion from family and friends you will ever read. Our hearts go out to all who loved him.
"Her optimism was contagious. I don't know of too many other people that are such go-getters. She will be terribly missed."
"He was a natural storyteller with an anecdote for every topic ... No one could work a room like Bill."
The entire North Fork community continues to mourn for Amber Stulsky, 10, who died in the tragic crash.
Visitation will take place at 11 a.m. with a service to follow at noon at the DeFriest Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.
"Art was the heart and soul of the Southold Town Democratic Committee for many years."
H. William "Bill" Sawicki of Southold touched countless lives; hundreds turned out for his services on the North Fork this week.
"I’ve never met a more noble or erudite man. I will miss him terribly." — Trent Prezler PhD, CEO of Bedell Cellars.
"He was a true native son of Southold."
Shocked over his death in a suicide standoff, friends remember a "loving, selfless, generous" man — and are left searching for answers.
"Kevin's now up with the with the stars and galaxies that he has always loved." Our hearts go out to his wife Cathy and all who loved him.
"This is a big loss not just to the highway department but to the community. The town workforce is in mourning." Supervisor Scott Russell.
"Morgan taught us more in her nine years than we could have ever taught her in a lifetime."
Friends are coming together to help keep Bill Rempe's legacy alive, of providing childcare services across the community.
Hundreds, including Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, packed Martha Clara Vineyards to bid farewell to a legendary North Fork farmer.
Here's how to honor his memory, with a scholarship fund to help aspiring farmers.
Services begin on Wednesday in Greenport.
Danielle Harrison-Meraz uplifted the community with love and faith that will last forever. We are grateful, always, for her beautiful life.
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire Krupski family after their loss.
Thomas Brennan's funeral service will be held Sunday and students are mourning his loss.
Thomas Bradley Brennan touched scores of lives in a lifetime dedicated to teaching young people.
Services for Cutchogue Fire Department Commissioner and former Chief Andrew McCaffery begin Tuesday. Our hearts are with his family.
Services for former Justice Rudolph Bruer III are slated to begin Saturday. Our hearts are with his family and all who loved him.
A Firematic Service will be held Friday evening at the Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.
"This is a devastating loss for this community."
Rest in peace, Stosh. The reuse center will never be the same without your bright smile and laughter.
Helen Krupski, matriarch of the Krupski family, was a much-loved member of the North Fork community; scores are mourning her loss.
A beautiful tribute to Orient's Bill Hands by his son. Funeral services are slated to begin Thursday.
Visitation for Jean Cochran takes place Monday, with funeral services to follow Tuesday.
Gary Lillis passed away earlier this month, leaving behind a heartbroken community and the family that adored him.
Visitation will now be held on Friday with a religious service to follow on Saturday in Greenport.
The Greenport community is mourning a teacher and coach who shaped countless lives with his gentle heart and trademark humor.
Funeral services have been set for Tyler McDonald, just 21 when he died suddenly on New Year's Day.
The well-known North Fork winery owner died in a car crash last week.
As Robert Keller is laid to rest, Patch reprints a story of his granddaughter saving her grandparents' love letters after Hurricane Sandy.