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Friend of The Jazz Loft Jean Prysock memorialized

by TBR Staff - February 27, 2025

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Jean Prysock, who passed away on June 28, 2024 at the age of 97 in North Carolina, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy and The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook is a big part of that story. Prysock, who was married to jazz great Arthur Prysock, was never one to take a back seat and embodied the old adage that if “you want something done, give it to a busy person.”

Her life was full with volunteer work and helping others. In her later years she became a key spark in establishing The Jazz Loft (TJL). As a founding board member, Prysock worked with founder and president Tom Manuel, attending initial meetings with The Ward Melville Heritage Organization board and their President, Gloria Rocchio, as the idea of TJL became a reality.

“Jean tirelessly worked public relations for The Jazz Loft when we first opened in 2014,” Manuel said. “She donated her husband’s archives and that was a big addition to our collections. It opened the door for others that followed. She was an incredible mentor to me, and a real pioneer in so many shapes and forms, and more importantly, one of my dearest friends.”

Born and raised in the Bedford Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn, Prysock graduated from Franklin K. Lane High School, receiving awards for her dedication to others and her athletic abilities.

Prysock was married to Arthur for 49 years. The couple met at the Savoy nightclub, where Arthur was performing with the Buddy Johnson Band.

“My dad thought my mom would be an easy pickup, but she wasn’t,” laughed daughter Jeanartta. But Prysock’s best friend Gloria was dating Arthur’s brother and that made for an introduction.

They were married on June 6, 1948.

They bought their first home in Jamaica, N.Y. Arthur and Prysock loved to entertain and their home was known for great parties, good food and the best BBQ around. Christmas Eve parties were Prysock’s specialty and people came from far and wide, which eventually required her to transform the party into a ticketed dinner-dance.

Following Arthur’s death in 1997, Prysock did not slow down, filling her days with a variety of volunteer opportunities and positions on advisory boards.

Prysock volunteered at the Veterans Hospital in St. Albans, Goldwater Hospital and Harlem Hospital. Prysock organized shows for the patients at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, featuring her talented husband. She was active in the PTA at P.S. 140 in Queens. She eventually received a position on the P.S. 140 Board of Education, and headed the Higher Horizons program.

In addition to her school and community work, the sport of bowling called. For 22 years Prysock volunteered at Cardinal Lanes, and had a league of young bowlers known as the Prysock Junior Bowlers. Bowling became a big part of her life. Through communication with Charlie Venable, a pro bowler, she got involved with the pro bowlers at Paramus Lanes, becoming a sponsor of the team The Prysock Five. Jean was the first female recipient of an award for dedication to the world of bowling.

“You couldn’t tell my mom ‘no’ to anything,” remembers Jeanartta. “That just made her more determined. She would find a way.”

When a local Portuguese family suffered a house fire resulting in the death of several children, Jean organized a fundraising effort to raise money so that the family could relocate to a new home.

Even though the community was divided by race, income and ethnicity, Jean brought everyone together and not only raised enough money for the family to buy a new home, but she also organized an interracial-interfaith group hoping to bring better understanding between all people.

The National Conference of Christians and Jews presented her the Ambassador of Good Will award and she was also recognized by local professional business groups and was named to the Nassau County Advisory Board of Volunteers Services.

Prysock leaves behind two daughters, Jeanartta and Jeanine; grandchildren Jara, Arthur, and Jeanisha; and great grandchildren Kiya, Kaily, and Hibiki..

Prysock’s motto was “Respect yourself and others will do the same. And remember no one owes you anything. Learn to love, learn to be better and the world will become a better place to live. When you help someone else up the hill, you help yourself.

JEAN

Jean

Am I just dreaming

Or is it so

You are an angel

A glow

If I should awaken would you be there?

Queen of my castle

In the air

You’re my inspiration and to hold you near

When I need consolation

You count every fear

Then

Jean, you make my life seem

Just like a dream

Please say you will always be my Jean

Please say you will always Be my Jean

Just my Jean

– By Arthur Prysock

Obituary: In memory of Rolone ‘Lonie’ Polhemus

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by TBR Staff - February 27, 2025

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Rolone “Lonie” Polhemus passed away peacefully in Huntington, New York on Feb. 16. She is survived by her sons, Sidney, Bradford and Tyler; nieces Stacey, Heather, Wendy and Bonnie; nephew Lindsey; grandchildren Jessica and Kyle; and great grandchildren James and Judah. She is predeceased by her husband, Sidney Polhemus; parents William and Opal DeRolf; and sisters Marvis Fast and Ardyn Hontz.

Growing up in Floral Park, New York, Polhemus was both of her time and ahead of her time. She loved music of the 40’s and adored watching and playing sports, so much so that she studied physical education at Beaver College (now Arcadia University) in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania. Later on, by working in her father’s book and greeting card store, she gained the experience of working in a retail establishment and a love of learning – both of which would ultimately play major roles in her life.

Upon marrying Sid Polhemus, Polhemus moved to Centerport, New York and became, in her words, “Martha Stewart before there was a Martha Stewart” with various creative projects that once a year included some rather memorable Halloween costumes for her sons.

Some years later, the family moved to Dayville, Connecticut and Polhemus’ family began a new chapter in their lives. Polhemus quickly became well-known to her sons’ teachers for her commitment to their education and her refreshing, outspoken nature.

While Polhemus possessed an often spicy sense of humor, she was also a shrewd, determined businesswoman. With her husband Sid, Polhemus started The Bargain Sleuth, a surprisingly sophisticated local boutique store business in Northeastern Connecticut’s Quiet Corner in 1974. Polhemus was not only able to continue the business after her husband’s untimely death in 1979, but successfully expanded it to multiple locations.

After closing the business in 1997, Polhemus pushed the envelope of what it meant to be retired and continued her interest in art, history and ancient cultures with many courses at Quinebaug Valley Community College as part of the Learning in Retirement (LIR) program. Via Books on Tape, Lonie also was an avid reader and belonged to a book club where she kept up with the latest in fiction.

Although she struggled with vision at times in life, she maintained an astonishing eye for color, clothing and jewelry and her creativity and worldly outlook inspired many.

Polhemus was an original – forward-thinking, forever curious, resourceful, unconventional, a savvy bridge player, and generous to a fault – but she will always be especially remembered fondly for her quick, colorful, irreverent wit.

A celebration of Polhemus and her life will be held later this year in the Huntington, New York area.

Obituary: In memory of Bernadette Bergholm

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by TBR Staff - February 20, 2025

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Bernadette Bergholm of Northport died on Feb. 4 at 87 years of age. She was the beloved mom of David Bergholm, Gary, Lorraine Rossi,and the late Stephen; the loving grandma of Stephen Jr., Anthony, Ryan, Hailey, Jack and the late Kyle; and the cherished great grandmother of Stephen. She is predeceased by her dear sisters Baby Mae, Catherine Wilhelm and Margaret Dolan-Lief.

Bergholm worked for 35 plus years in the real estate industry for several local Real Estate firms as a broker and most recently Douglas Elliman in Cold Spring Harbor.

Obituary: In memory of Ronald Barry Strasberg

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by TBR Staff - February 20, 2025

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Ronald Barry Strasberg was born in Syracuse in 1942 and grew up in Carle Place, Long Island. A gifted athlete, he excelled in baseball, football, basketball and track and field, earning a place in the Carle Place High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was also one of the fastest men in New York State, competing in the prestigious Penn Relays.

After graduating in 1960, he was offered a football scholarship as a running back at Ohio State but chose Brown University for its academics, where he played rugby.

Strasberg went on to have a successful career as a pilot, flying for Eastern Airlines, later Trump Shuttle, and ending his career with the U.S. Air. He loved being in the skies and took great pride in his work.

Beyond his professional and athletic achievements, Strasberg was known for his charm, quick wit and kindness. He had a sharp mind, an insatiable curiosity and a love for words—famously completing the New York Times Sunday crossword in under an hour, always in ink.

In his adult life, he was also an accomplished tennis player, winning multiple championships throughout the 1970s and 1980s at the Old Field Club and the Three Village Tennis Club on Long Island. At the age of 40, he became a top-five tennis player on the East Coast.

Whether on the court, in the cockpit or among friends and family, Ron approached life with passion and dedication.

He was married to Patti Hopper Strasberg for 58 years. Strasberg’s love for his wife was unwavering and deep, and together they created a beautiful life full of memories, laughter and mutual respect. He was a devoted father to his two sons, Michael and Robert Strasberg, and a proud grandfather to six wonderful grandchildren, who have inherited many of his best qualities.

Strasberg passed away Feb 2. after 13 years with Alzheimer’s disease. His legacy of friendship, good humor and warmth will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

If you would like to make a donation in his memory please consider,

Alzheimer Dementia Resource center ADRCcares.org or Share The Care HelpForCaregivers.org

Obituary: In remembrance of Eileen Hull

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by TBR Staff - February 13, 2025

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Eileen Katherine Hull of Port Jefferson passed away on Jan. 22, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of Henry Hull (1933-2024), born in Middletown, she was the daughter of Lawrence Bodle and Dorothy Schwab Bodle of Orange County.

With the softest of voices and the brightest of smiles, Eileen Hull was the epitome of ‘sugar, spice and everything nice’. Henry Hull was devoted to her and she ultimately could not continue without him. The Hull family was built on the incredible love and respect they had for each other.

Jacqueline Hull, Suzanne Wolff, the late Lawrence Henry Hull and Christine Cognetti were her prides and joy. The arrival of her grandchildren Thomas and Sarah Hull; Alexa Jane, Connor Wolff and Ella; and Olivia and Katherine Cognetti brought her endless joy.

An only child, she enjoyed growing up with extended family in Middletown and at their summer cabin on Wolf Lake. Larry Hull was a tradesman working at Clemson Brothers and Dorothy Hull was a school teacher in Circleville. Eileen earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from SUNY New Paltz in 1957, then headed to Long Island where teaching jobs were plentiful. It was there she met a tall blonde man named Henry and her heart was forever his.

Married in April of 1960, Eileen Hull and Henry Hull continued with their careers in education on Long Island and called it home for the rest of their lives. With the birth of Jackie Hull in 1964 and then Sue Hull in 1966 she paused her career to care for her family.

She was always involved in school activities, volunteered at every bake and book sale, shuffled her girls from dance recitals to sporting events and never missed a moment of her greatest role as “Mom”. With Christine’s arrival in 1972 and the move from Eaton’s Neck to Port Jefferson, she continued to build friendships everywhere she went and run an increasingly busy household.

Later, returning to teaching in the Port Jefferson school district allowed her to share her love of learning. For those that were fortunate enough to work with her, their lives were touched by her endless positivity and relentless encouragement.

Her most cherished role followed: “Gramme”. With the arrival of grandchildren, she hit her stride and formed special relationships with each of them. Whether across town or across the country, she never missed the opportunity to be involved in their lives, writing them sweet notes, reading them books, making them chicken and stars soup and always offering a soft shoulder for them to snuggle up on until the very end.

There were seven hearts that broke in July 2024 with the passing of Henry Hull and now again in January 2025 with the passing of Eileen Hull. We are mourning our loss, but celebrating their love. We know she is smiling down on all of us in her husband’s warm embrace of true love once again.

A celebration of Eileen’s life will be held at Caroline Episcopal Church in May 2025.

Obituary: In remembrance of Bruce Brownawell

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by TBR Staff - February 13, 2025

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Bruce Brownawell, a resident of Cutchogue and longtime professor at Stony Brook University, died on Feb. 2 at East End Hospice’s Kansas Center after battling ALS this past year. He was 67 years old.

Born on Dec. 9, 1957, in Orion, Illinois, Bruce was the son of Eleanor and Jack Brownawell. After High School he went on and earned a B.S. in Chemistry from DePaul University and later received his Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography from the MIT-Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program. His postdoctoral research was completed at Oregon State University.

Brownawell married Anne McElroy on August 31, 1991, in River Forest, Illinois. Together, they raised two daughters, Emily Brownawell of Saugerties, NY, and Sarah Brownawell of New York City. He is also survived by his sister, Beth, her husband John and his two nephews Michael and Stephen Piff and many dear cousins.

A dedicated scientist, Brownawell was a professor at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University from 1989 until his retirement in 2022. His work in organic pollutant geochemistry made significant contributions to the study of wastewater pollutants in marine environments. He was deeply committed to protecting coastal waters, and his expertise was valued by scientists, regulators, and policymakers worldwide. In 2004, he and his wife, Anne, were honored with the Southampton College and Newsday Long Island Environmental Leadership Award for their research. He remained active advising others on environmental issues up until his death.

In 2018, Bruce and Anne moved to Cutchogue, where they took over The Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, welcoming guests from near and far and sharing their love of locally produced food, wine, beer and the North Fork. Beyond his scientific career, Bruce had a passion for gardening and community service. He was involved with Cornell Gardeners, the Hallockville Museum Farm Garden Committee, the Landcraft Garden Foundation, and the Custer Observatory Bee Club. He also loved to fish, spending any free time out on the water in his boat The Alchemist.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 1:00 pm at Setauket Presbyterian Church (5 Caroline Ave, Setauket/East Setauket) officiated by Rev. Johanna Wagner. Prior to moving to Cutchogue Bruce was an active member of the Setauket Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon and elder.

Bruce will be remembered for his deep dedication to science, his kindness as a mentor, and his love for his family, community and protecting the environment.

In lieu of flowers, Bruce’s family suggests friends consider donating to The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Compassionate Care ALS, or ALS Ride for Life. Organizations he valued or who helped him immensely.

The family is being assisted by DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.

Obituary: In remembrance of Suzanne Marie Berran

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by TBR Staff - February 6, 2025

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Suzanne Marie Berran of Vero Beach was born Dec. 19, 1927 in Kendallville, Indiana and died peacefully with her loving family at her side on Jan. 21, 2025 at the age of 97 in Vero Beach, Florida. She was the daughter of Harry and Rosa Culbertson. She moved with her family at the age of three to Manhasset where she was raised with her two younger sisters, Joanne and Rosemary. Upon graduation from Manhasset High School she pursued her interest in fashion art at the Art Students League in New York City where she met her husband, Robert Berran. They married in 1952 and moved to Stony Brook where they raised their family before moving to Vero Beach, Florida in 2004.

Berran and her husband had three children, Kathryn, Kristine and Scott; three grandchildren, Kathryn, Eddie and Irene.

Berran was predeceased by her beloved husband Robert Berran. Both were devoted members of Setauket Presbyterian Church and the First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach.

A private family service will be held at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory and private burial will be in Port Washington, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org/donatetoday

Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook is available at www.lowtherfamily.com

Obituary: In memory of Gerald R. Zlotkowski

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by TBR Staff - February 6, 2025

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Gerald R. Zlotkowski was born on April 1, 1970 in Canada, and was adopted by his loving parents Robert and Betty Zlotkowski in New York. He graduated from Ward Melville High School in Setauket in 1988. He went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science from Farmingdale State College in 1993 and worked at several funeral homes on Long Island. Zlotkowski’s belief in never letting age stop you from learning led him to go back to school at multiple points in his life.

Zlotkowski also worked as a devoted firefighter, dispatcher and rescue EMT for several fire departments on Long Island, including West Sayville, Nesconset, Smithtown and Setauket. Zlotkowski loved helping and being involved in his community. He was the kind of person who always held out a helping hand for anyone who needed it. Zlotkowski was a hero to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Zlotkowski was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time hunting and at the gun range. His passion for firearms led him to become the owner and founder of Dakota Defense inn Aberdeen, South Dakota. His love for law enforcement brought him to Ashley, North Dakota to pursue a career as an Assistant Deputy Sheriff.

Zlotkowski went on to a career as a conductor and engineer with Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway based out of Aberdeen, South Dakota, where he worked until his passing. He was proud to serve the SMART-TD Local 233 Railroad Union as a past president as well as a secretary and treasurer up until his passing.

On October 5, 2006, his world changed greatly with the birth of his son, Gunner. Zlotkowski loved his son greatly and spent time with him whenever he could. He passed on to Gunner his love of firearms and they enjoyed going hunting together.

Gerald Zlotkowski is survived by his son, Gunner; sister, Susan Brocato; and numerous family and friends. He was predeceased by his beloved parents.

A celebration of life will take place at the Setauket Firehouse, 190 Main Street, Setauket on March 23 at 1 p.m.

Obituary: Northport baseball coach John DeMartini passes but won’t be forgotten

by Steven Zaitz - January 31, 2025

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By Steven Zaitz

John DeMartini, an educator in the Northport School district for more than half a century, has died at the age of 81.

Larger than life, yet at the same time unassuming, DeMar, as he was known to everyone in his orbit, was a physical education teacher and Northport High School head baseball coach from the mid 1980s to 2018, won 350-plus games as Tiger skipper, but more importantly enriched the lives of countless students, families and fellow faculty over the course of his 57 year career.

Born in the Bronx, DeMartini moved to Westbury as a boy and attended W.T Clarke High School and then Adelphi University, where he was pitcher and an outfielder on the Panthers baseball team. In 1966, he became a teacher and basketball coach in the Northport-East Northport School District, taking over as Tiger head baseball coach in 1985; a position he held for 33 years until an issue with his heart required him to take an extended leave of absence.

Sean Lynch, an assistant coach at that time and one DeMar’s best friends, took over the team in 2019 as DeMartini recovered from his illness. The two men shared an office for 25 years.

“The most important thing that John took pride in, is the many great relationships that he built over the years and the impact that he had on so many lives,” Lynch said. His love for the kids and the people he touched so positively were always the most important thing to John over wins and losses, and I think that’s truly what his legacy is and will always be.”

One of those kids is NHS Class of 2019 Trent Mayer, who has recently begun a career in education as a teacher in the Franklin Square School District. He also serves as both the Northport Junior Varsity Boys volleyball and baseball coach.

“As I begin my journey as a physical education teacher and coach, I carry with me the invaluable lessons DeMar taught me,” said Mayer. “He always emphasized the importance of being myself and connecting with students. His last words to me were ‘kids don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.’ This has become my guiding principle. I aim to create a supportive environment where students feel valued and inspired and DeMar’s mentorship has shaped not just my career, but my outlook on life. I am grateful for his guidance and proud to continue his legacy.”

DeMartini’s legacy is multi-generational, as current Northport Baseball Booster Club president and baseball mom Noelle Hardick, Class of 1992, can attest. Her eldest son Thomas was the Tigers’ starting second baseman in 2024 and he graduated last spring. Michael Hardick, an outfielder, will graduate in 2026 and both Hardick boys started playing in summer baseball camps led by DeMartini when they were 5 years old

“Coach DeMartini has and always will be the heart and the face of Northport baseball,” Mrs. Hardick said. “He was the coach when I was a student there and was a huge part of not only the baseball team, but the whole school and community. Everyone in the Northport community knows DeMar. That’s something really special and it’s something that you can’t fake or make up. He was the most genuine, loving, kind and selfless person.”

One of DeMartini’s longest relationships was with legendary girls basketball coach Rich Castellano, who has over 750 wins in his career, many of which were witnessed by DeMartini, who was often perched behind the visiting team’s bench to watch Castellano’s girls do their thing.

The two men met in 1976 and quickly became close friends. In recent years, they were often spotted riding around the Northport campus in golf carts, ostensibly to monitor practices and games, but more often to spread good cheer to other student-athletes or anyone lucky enough to cross the path of their cart.

“I promised him that nobody is going to take his name of that golf cart,” an emotional Castellano said. “John’s heart was always with kids and his team, and he was just a good friend that way. The kids loved him for it. He was like a kindly grandfather to these kids and had a huge following. We all saw that when we dedicated the field to him and so many kids, event ones that graduated, made it back for that ceremony to celebrate not just the field-naming, but to celebrate the man.”

On a sunny Saturday morning in September of 2021, the NHS baseball field was named in DeMartini’s honor. Tiger baseball stars past and present came to the ceremony to reminisce, embrace DeMar and shake his hand, and then see his name across the top of the scoreboard in big block letters.

Rows and rows of folding chairs were spread across the infield for family and VIPs as hundreds of students, parents and faculty cued both the foul lines from home plate to the outfield. Northport Athletic Director Marc Dantuano spoke, as did fellow coaches Jim DeRosa, Lynch and Castellano, along with a few former Tiger players.

DeMar, the final speaker of the morning, was moved to tears as he finished his speech. As he stepped down from the podium, he doffed his cap to the crowd of close to 1,000.

“It’s always been his field,” said Lynch. “That ceremony just made it official. It was a great day.”

Class of 2023 grad John Dwyer, who played first base and catcher for Northport and is now playing baseball at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was at that ceremony. When the coach returned from his heart issue in 2019, he became the Tiger pitching coach and thus, he and Dwyer, along with the pitching staff, would spend a lot of time together trying to gameplan a way to get opposing hitters out.

“Coach DeMar was such a kind and extremely dedicated man, who put a tremendous amount of time and energy into the baseball program, the school, and the community as a whole,” Dwyer said. “He really cared about each person he encountered and looked to put a smile on their face with his great sense of humor. He impacted so many people over the years and we’re all going to miss him a lot.”

One of the last conversations Lynch had with DeMartini was a few days before he passed. DeMar had developed a succession of ailments and did not fully disclose how serious they were, as he did not want anyone to worry.

At the time, Lynch did not realize it would be their last conversation.

“My phone created a memory that day of a photo of DeMar and me, so I texted it to him. I thought it would raise his spirits,“ Lynch recounted. “As the conversation went on, he told me that he wasn’t sure that he would be able to get back this year to help out with the baseball team. He then said ‘Just make sure nobody forgets about me.’ I thought he was speaking in the context of this season, so I assured him that nobody was going to forget about him, and I told him that he would soon be back out there on his field where he belongs. That was the last conversation we had.”

Demar may no longer set foot on his namesake field, or sit in the dugout, or make a trip to the mound to give his pitcher an encouraging pat on the behind, but his legacy and impact on the Northport community will never fade from it.

John is survived by his sister, Lynn McDonald, and her husband, Stephen McDonald, along with his nephew Justin McDonald and his family, Erica (wife), Chloe (daughter), and Harper (daughter). In lieu of flowers, if you wish, you can make a donation to the Northport High School Baseball Booster Club, 9 Tanager Lane, Northport, NY 11768 – Checks should be made out to NHS Baseball Booster Club and in the memo line please write DeMar.

Obituary: John Charles Pomeroy

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by TBR Staff - January 23, 2025

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Dr. John Charles Pomeroy, a pioneering child psychiatrist, husband, father and grandfather, died with family at his bedside on Jan. 12 following complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was 74.

Born in London on March 24, 1950, Pomeroy was raised in the suburbs of England and the United Kingdom’s capital city, where his mother’s emphasis on education shaped his future. He graduated from St. Mary’s Medical School at the University of London in 1973 and began his medical career as a junior doctor in Gibraltar and London. His early work sparked an interest in psychiatry, particularly child psychiatry, which was still an emerging field at the time. This led him to the University of Iowa and later Cornell University, before he moved to Stony Brook University in the 1980s, as the first child psychiatrist for the hospital.

As one of the founding members of Stony Brook’s Child Psychiatry Department, Pomeroy made groundbreaking contributions to autism research, notably including seminal studies on Asperger’s Syndrome and became Director of Outpatient Clinic in the Division of Child and Adolescent psychiatry. He was the driving force behind the creation of the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, which opened in 2001 with a donation by Matt and Debra Cody. Under his leadership, the center became a resource for families and children on the autism spectrum and has since become a part of the Department of Pediatrics at Stony Brook Long Island Children’s Hospital.

Pomeroy authored more than 70 articles, abstracts, and book chapters on autism and was an associate professor in his field. He received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to the field. His career was marked by dedication to improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions as well as helping their families.

Outside of his professional work, Pomeroy was a lover of music, travel, sports and the arts. He enjoyed everything from opera and ballet to scuba diving to playing tennis and hiking. An avid reader, especially of non-fiction, he was also a fan of soccer, particularly Chelsea FC in England. He loved to travel and immerse himself in other cultures. Pomeroy was known to friends and associates for his dry wit, intelligence and disarmingly humble presence.

Pomeroy is survived by his wife, Julia; children, Zara and Jonathan; son-in-law, John; and grandchildren, Sienna and Isla. He is also survived by his sister, Jackie.

A memorial service will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Bryant Funeral Home in Setauket. Friends and colleagues are invited to speak at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

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