Steve Paysen, a retired member of the Northport music department, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 25. He is survived by his wife Bonnie who is also a retired Northport teacher.

A wake for Steve will be held on Tuesday, July 30, from 2:00 -4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Rd., East Setauket, NY

A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31 at 9:30 a.m. at the St. James RC Church, Route 25 A, Setauket, NY, followed by burial at the St. James Churchyard Cemetary.

The Northport Music Department is rallying to support the Paysen family by taking up a collection to help Bonnie and the rest of the Paysen family through this difficult time. For those who wish to contribute may bring donations of cash, or checks made to cash, to the Fine and Performing Arts office at Northport High School. 

The Little shelter Animal Rescue was hit by lightning during the severe storm a few weeks ago – the strike hit their electrical panel and fried the AC, phone and most of the wiring. – they need $30,000 to fix everything. 

Little Shelter is a non-profit no kill facility and receives no government funding. They rely entirely on donations and volunteer help. For information on how to donate, visit the Little Shelter Website