Sad News

We are sorry to announce that Ed Nostrand, retired Guidance Counselor and member of the R-UTN Executive Board,  passed away  Friday Evening. His Wife, Doris invites all to a visitation at Brueggemann’s on Friday April 5th from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00, and Saturday April 6th from 11:00-2:00, with sa “Words of Remembrance” ceremony  at 1:00 p.m.

Condolences can be sent to Ed’s wife Doris at their home in East Northport or to dorisnostrand@yahoo.com. Donations  in Ed’s memory can be made to Huntington Arts Council,  213 Main Street, Huntington NY 11743 or the Cinema Arts Center 423 Park Avenue, Huntington NY 11743.

Sad News …

Daniel White, 4th grade Pulaski Road School teacher for 30 years, passed away on Monday, February 11.

Visitation at Thomas A Glynn & Son Funeral Home, 20 Lincoln Ave, Rockville Centre, on Wednesday, February 20 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.

The funeral will take place on Thursday, February 21 at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 96 N. Centre Avenue in Rockville Center. Viewing from 10:00-11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service. Burial at at Calverton National Cemetery.

Cards and flowers may be sent to Lurlene White,  972 Orlando Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552 

Sad News …

Gary Nagel, long time Northport High School teacher, passed away on January 18 surrounded by his family. Gary taught both math and business courses, coordinated the work-study program and was the yearbook advisor for many years. In retirement Gary spent his time golfing and visiting family in Michigan and Las Vegas. He is survived by his sons Jeffery and Allan, and five grandsons.

A funeral mass will be said on Wednesday, January 23 at Saints Philip and James Roman Catholic Church in St. James. Internment will follow on Saturday, January 26 in Troy, Michigan.

The family suggests donations in Gary’s memory to EPIC Long Island, 1500 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554 – www.epicli.org.

More to the Story …

On November 6 we posted the sad news that Alice Tenenbaum, former East Northport Middle School art teacher, had passed away. One of her former friends and colleagues, Mryna Rabinowitz, asked if we would publish more information about Alice’s remarkable life. Please read her story on our Member Memorials page.