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Helen Giles

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Helen Giles, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on April 17 in Port Jefferson, at the age of 87. She was surrounded by the love of her children, Steven, Brian (Sarah) and Karen, and her grandson Mark.

Helen was born in Mastic to Ylia (John) and Akila (Kate) Weremchuk and had two brothers, George and Walter, all of whom preceded her in death. After graduating high school, Helen worked at Grumman in Calverton for several years before marrying Bruce Giles of Port Jefferson. Bruce, who passed away in 1984, and Helen lived in Setauket, where they raised their three children.

Helen was known as a devoted wife, mother, homemaker and friend. With strength and resilience, she carried on after Bruce’s death from leukemia at age 50. Family was always Helen’s priority. She took great joy in gardening, cooking, summer BBQs on the patio, (her baked beans were a family favorite,) and baking Christmas cookies. She particularly cherished making holidays special for her family. Helen also loved the beach and often took her young children to the ocean, a tradition the family continued into adulthood. Cupsogue Beach became a cherished legacy for them.

A private family prayer service was held for Helen at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes in Port Jefferson. Her ashes were interred with Bruce’s remains at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family later held a small memorial to honor Helen’s life at her Saddle Lakes home in Riverhead, where she had lived for the past twelve years.

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Joseph J. Meade

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Joseph J. Meade of Northport died on Nov. 1.

He was the beloved husband of June; loving father of Kerri Anne (Richard) Aab and Laura Marie (John) Galgano; and devoted grandfather of Arabella Aab. He was also the cherished brother of Richard (Doris), Gregory (Cathy), and Terence (Roy Kertelits); and the late Michael (the late Patricia) and Peter (Peggy). He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Services were entrusted to Nolan Funeral Home of Northport. A funeral Mass was held at St. Philip Neri Church in Northport. Interment with U.S. Army military honors followed at Calverton National Cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at t2t.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org

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Geoffrey J. Neilson

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Geoffrey J. Neilson, 82, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Oct. 14.

Born April 13, 1942, in Queens, Geoff was one of six sons of the late Henry and Margaret Neilson. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy, where he was stationed aboard the renowned wartime USS Blenny. His time in the Navy brought him great joy, as he held a lifelong appreciation for submarines.

Following his military service, Geoff pursued higher education at Hofstra University, earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in speech pathology. He and his wife, Linda, settled in East Setauket, New York, where they lived for 33 years and raised their two sons. During that time, Geoff devoted 29 years to a fulfilling career as a speech therapist in the local school district. He positively impacted the lives of thousands, helping them communicate more effectively and express their thoughts.

Geoff was also deeply involved in athletics within the school district and the community. He served as a varsity baseball coach, Little League coach and mentor in other sports, inspiring countless young athletes with his strategic mind and passion for the game.

After retiring, Geoff continued to live a life of service and community involvement. He found great fulfillment training service dogs with Life Line K9s and volunteering at the Beaufort Maritime Museum, where he helped build ships. A lifelong lover of animals, he also contributed his time to the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter in Newport, North Carolina.

Geoff will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy of service, mentorship and love for others will continue to inspire those whose lives he touched.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Linda B. Neilson; his sons, Glenn Neilson (Kristina) of Dublin, Ohio and Greg Neilson of Norcross, Georgia; his brothers, Doug Neilson (Betty) of Maryland, Rick Neilson (Denise) of Virginia and Kurt Neilson (Dina) of Oregon; and his granddaughter, Meredith.

In addition to his parents, Geoff was preceded in death by his brothers Henry Neilson and Keith Neilson.

Memorial contributions may be made to 3HC Hospice, P.O. Box 640, Newport, NC 28570, or the American Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, North Carolina.

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Dennis A. Ferguson Sr.

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Dennis A. Ferguson Sr., a retired Nassau County police officer and former resident of Farmingdale and Venice, Florida, passed away in Sunset Beach, North Carolina on Oct. 15. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Abramoske); his children, Susanne and Dennis Jr. (Anibelle); and his granddaughter, Gabriella. A memorial visitation was held at Nolan Funeral Home in Northport.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina, or online at www.lifecare.org, would be greatly appreaciated.

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Annella Teresa Low

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Annella (Nell) Teresa Mystkowski Low, 90, originally from East Northport, passed away on Oct. 30, 2024, at Laurel Glen Assisted Living and Memory Care in Stephenville, Texas, following a fall.

Born on Feb. 1, 1934, to Wladyslaw (Walter) Mystkowski and Aniela (Nell) Perkowski Mystkowski, Annella grew up in East Northport and graduated from Northport High School in 1951. She then studied nursing at the Brooklyn School of Nursing and became a registered nurse.

After a brief stint as an airline stewardess, Annella worked as a nurse at Brooklyn Hospital where she met John (Jack) James Low. They married on June 19, 1956, and later had two children, John James Low and Arthur Andrew Low.

An exceptionally talented artist, Annella painted in various mediums and won a national award in high school for a poster created for the American Automobile Association. She was a long-time member of the Huntington Art League and continued painting and reading throughout her career as a pediatric nurse.

Annella retired from nursing in 2004, spending more time on her art and participating in the Red Hat Society in East Northport. In 2011 she moved to Texas to be near her sons.

Annella was predeceased by her husband, John Low. She is survived by her sons John and Arthur Low and her granddaughter Kelsey Low.

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Henry Travis

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‘I’ve lived a life that’s full

I traveled each and every highway

And more, much more than this

I did it my way’ 

– Frank Sinatra

Dr. Henry J. Travis, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Centerport on October 10 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Karen Travis; his children, Christopher (Rachael), Lyndsey (Curtis) and Meredith (Robert); and his cherished grandchildren, Marilyn, Lily, Thomas and Julie. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth (Michael).

Born on November 19, 1948, in New York City to Harry and Constance Travis, Henry, known to many as “Hank” and lovingly as “Grandper” by his family, spent his early years in Brooklyn before moving to Dix Hills in the early 1950s. After graduating from Half Hollow Hills High School, he attended Cornell University where he met his future wife, Karen, in 1971. Following his veterinary school graduation in 1974, the couple moved to Cold Spring Harbor before settling down in Huntington.

Hank joined the Fort Hill Animal Hospital upon graduating — eventually purchasing the practice — where he dedicated the next 50 years of his life. His daughter Lyndsey now continues his legacy at Fort Hill. A true animal lover, he enjoyed sharing his knowledge with future generations, mentoring high school, college and veterinary students who visited the practice.

Outside of his veterinary work, Dr. Travis stayed busy as a master do-it-yourselfer. He was known for his skills in gardening, plumbing, electrical work, painting, woodworking and birdhouse building. Though his projects sometimes turned out quirky, his creativity and problem-solving abilities always shone through.

Henry was an avid sailor, often found cruising around Long Island Sound on his sailboat, Merry Lynn, nearly every Sunday and Tuesday. He taught himself to sail on a small boat and over time advanced to larger vessels, eventually racing and taking family trips along the Northeast coast.

Hank’s love for community service was evident throughout his life. He coached baseball and softball teams at Tri Village Little League and volunteered with the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind in Smithtown where he served on the advisory council. A committed Cornell alum, he established two scholarships at the university and served as Chairperson on the advisory council for Cornell’s Baker Institute for Animal Health.

Despite his health challenges — including a long-term lung condition, a near-fatal bout with COVID-19 and pancreatic cancer — Hank continued to work at Fort Hill and made time for adventures with his grandchildren, bringing endless energy and positivity to every moment.

Henry’s family and friends will miss him dearly but will continue to smile as they remember his life well-lived, marked by love, dedication and joy.

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Helen Giles

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Helen Giles, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on April 17 in Port Jefferson, at the age of 87. She was surrounded by the love of her children, Steven, Brian (Sarah) and Karen, and her grandson Mark.

Helen was born in Mastic to Ylia (John) and Akila (Kate) Weremchuk and had two brothers, George and Walter, all of whom preceded her in death. After graduating high school, Helen worked at Grumman in Calverton for several years before marrying Bruce Giles of Port Jefferson. Bruce, who passed away in 1984, and Helen lived in Setauket, where they raised their three children.

Helen was known as a devoted wife, mother, homemaker and friend. With strength and resilience, she carried on after Bruce’s death from leukemia at age 50. Family was always Helen’s priority. She took great joy in gardening, cooking, summer BBQs on the patio, (her baked beans were a family favorite,) and baking Christmas cookies. She particularly cherished making holidays special for her family. Helen also loved the beach and often took her young children to the ocean, a tradition the family continued into adulthood. Cupsogue Beach became a cherished legacy for them.

A private family prayer service was held for Helen at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes in Port Jefferson. Her ashes were interred with Bruce’s remains at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family later held a small memorial to honor Helen’s life at her Saddle Lakes home in Riverhead, where she had lived for the past twelve years.

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Michael Joseph Nagle

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Michael Joseph Nagle, 83, of Mystic, Connecticut, passed away peacefully Oct. 24, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born in Brooklyn, he lived a charmed life. He began his career running a CYO camp in Coney Island where he met his beloved wife Joan Young. They married in Brooklyn and soon moved to Stony Brook, New York, where Nagle taught in the Sachem School District for more than 30 years.

Recently, he relocated to Mystic where he celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary with Joan. His dedication to his wife, four children and 12 grandchildren was outstanding. Nagle’s warmth, generosity and Irish wit touched the lives of everyone around him. He enjoyed traveling, attending family sports events, officiating and sharing meals with friends.

He is survived by his wife Joan; his children Jeanne (husband Bill McNamara), Michael (wife Mary), Jim (wife Kelly) and Mark (wife Brett Clancy); and his 12 grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at StoneRidge, 186 Jerry Browne Road, Mystic. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bread for the World at www.bread.org/donate. The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., historic downtown Mystic, is assisting the family.

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Dr. Alan Michael Chrisman

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It is with great sadness that the family of Alan M. Chrisman, DVM, a cherished father, grandfather and friend, acknowledges his passing at the age of 85.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Marlene; his son Howard; his daughter Amy; and grandchildren Alessandro Lauren, Alessia, Emily and Brett — all of whom he was very proud. His absence will be profoundly felt by his family, friends and those whose lives he touched.

Dr. Chrisman knew at a very young age he wanted to care for animals and spent summers from the age of 14 working on farms. After graduating from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1963, he dedicated his professional life to caring for animals on Long Island. His compassion, expertise and warm demeanor earned him the admiration of his clients and a special place in the hearts of countless pet lovers. For many in the Long Island community, he was more than a veterinarian — he was a trusted friend.

Dr. Chrisman opened his own veterinarian practice in Port Jefferson Station — the beloved Jefferson Animal Hospital — where he worked tirelessly for 35 years. He started the first 24-hour emergency care animal hospital on Long Island and was passionate about going the distance to make animals’ lives better. He even built wheel-legs for injured animals. While sitting in nature, listening to his favorite country music artists like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, he loved befriending stray animals who would visit him in his backyard.

Dr. Chrisman found great joy in his homes in Port Jefferson, Old Field and Naples, Florida, where he spent many happy years. His happiest memories were relaxing at the cabana at the Old Field Club with friends who became family.

For many years, he was very active in dog shows and field trials, as well as breeding his champion Labrador Retrievers. Dr. Chrisman’s love of animals was proven by his five dogs, several cats, horse, raccoon and guinea pigs, among others.

Alan had a wicked sense of humor, often throwing people off with his wit and cynicism. He was voted Most Popular Boy in high school, and at the same time, Class Pessimist.

An avid golfer, he could often be found on the course, continuously perfecting his game. Alan took great pride in having been a captain at Fort Campbell, Kentucky’s 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. It was there that he and Marlene had their children. He was passionate about charitable giving, particularly to veteran organizations like the Gary Sinise Foundation and Wounded Warriors.

He will be remembered not only for his dedication to his profession and his love for all animals but also for his love of life and the deep relationships he built over the years. A celebration of life will be held at the Old Field Club on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 1-5 p.m., and donations in his memory may be made to the Seeing Eye Dog Foundation of Long Island or the Gary Sinise Foundation.

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Constantine Giokas

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Constantine Giokas, a longtime resident of Smithtown and a traffic analyst with the Suffolk County Department of Transportation, died Thursday, Oct. 24, after a long illness. He was 45.

Giokas, a graduate of Smithtown High School, Suffolk County Community College and the University of Buffalo, had a passion for transportation and roads ever since he was a child. Giokas fulfilled his lifelong dream of securing a job with the New York State DOT after receiving a Masters in Urban Planning, with honors, from the University of Buffalo’s School of Architecture and Planning in 2006.

Giokas was employed as a transportation analyst in the quality control unit of the design group in Hauppauge, reviewing engineering documents and providing recommendations for quality improvements. He was highly regarded as a meticulous planner, working on major road projects in Suffolk County.

As a child, Giokas would often entertain house guests with shortcuts to their address they never even knew about. And when he was eight, he covered the floor of his room with 8×10 paper which laid out every single exit of the Long Island Expressway. He even took old Hagstrom maps and drew in new roads and streets, giving them names he came up with.

“I was once driving to Boston and got lost on the expressway. I knew who to call and he asked me where I was and knew exactly how to guide me. And this is before GPS,” said his father, George Giokas, a journalism instructor at the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University

“He was smart, engaging, and a wonderful son,” Giokas said. 

“He was a loving son with a heart of gold. He worked hard all his life to achieve his goals, and everyone respected him,” said his mother, Eugenia. “He was loved by many; he was loved. He was so loved.”

In addition to his passion for roads and maps, he enjoyed being with his family and friends, learning how to cook new dishes, listening to political shows on the radio and attending concerts to hear his favorite bands.  He especially had a fascination with cooking, buying the newest kitchen gadgets and watching the Food Channel.

Giokas is survived by his mother, Eugenia, his father, George (and wife Debra), his brother, Stefan, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

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