Obituary: Norma P. Tierney

Norma P. Tierney died of natural causes in Port Jefferson, on August 26, 2022 at the age of 93. Born in Huntington Hospital, to C. Le Roy Peckham and Gladys M. Wood, she lived in Port Jefferson most of her life and was a 1946 graduate of Port Jefferson High School. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, John J. Tierney; her daughter, Maureen Zukoski; a granddaughter, Dawn; and a great-grandson; and her son-in-law, Jay LaMonica. She is survived by her brother Robert (Judy) Peckham of E. Meadow; a brother-in-law, Michael (Alicia) Tierney of St. Louis, MO. Sons: Brian (Betsy) Tierney of St. James; Pat Tierney of Port Jefferson; and a daughter, Peggy LaMonica of Port Jefferson; 8 Grandchildren: Norma, Rachel, Shane, Jake, Meara, Meghan, Jackie, and Colin; and 22 great grandchildren.

Norma is a direct lineal descendant of: John Howland and his wife Elizabeth Tilley who were passengers on the Mayflower; Captain John Underhill; Captain John Dickenson; John Coggeshall, first President of Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations; seven Revolutionary War Patriots; and descendant from many other Long Island families such as Burr, Townsend, Conklin, Wood, Smith, Delano, and Gardiner.

Burial August 30, 2022 in Long Island National Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place and Vigliante family 

Online guest book at www.branchfh.com

Obituary: James E. (Red) Dowling

Father, husband, grandfather, American hero, WWII Veteran, community leader, and a host of other esteemed adjectives can be used to describe James E (Red) Dowling.

Whether he was sharing his awe-inspiring stories or simply being a natural community leader, we’re proud to call James E Dowling our local celebrity and hero.

James Dowling was drafted in 1943 and became a Bombardier/Navigator for the 703rd Squadron, 445th Bomb Group in the 8th Army Air Corps. Jim’s Flight Leader and fellow war veteran was the famous actor Jimmy Stewart.
James became an officer and earned the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. However one fateful day on September 27, 1944 during his 11th mission on a bombing run over Kassel, Germany; he was shot down and taken as a prisoner of war.

Eventually, 2nd Lieutenant Dowling returned home as a decorated war veteran. Jim Dowling is featured in the “Faces of War” video series and has an entire chapter written about him in Tom Brokaw’s Book – ‘The Greatest Generation’. 

When Lt. Dowling returned home as a POW, war veteran, and American hero, simply settling down to enjoy life was not good enough. He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy, fathered eight children and continued to be the shining example of service and sacrifice for his grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchild and everyone else that knew him.

One of the first things he did when he returned home from the service was begin a construction business and started Red’s seafood. He delivered clams all over the tri-state area including Fulton Fish Market in downtown Manhattan.  

He started the St. James Little League for children in the neighborhood and continued to serve in the capacity of president for 18 years.

Continuing his legacy of service, Jim Dowling was elected as Smithtown Highway Superintendent from 1960 - 1998. By operating the office like the military, he successfully created 250 miles of permanent roads. In addition, he altered the way the municipality dealt with snow storms by making it more proactive, which set the precedent of a system that is implemented nationwide to this day.

Jim was an avid golfer and one heck of a Gin Rummy Player.  He was a member of St. George’s Golf and Country Club for over 50 years.  

Jim Dowling lived an amazing life and loved every minute of it. He will be greatly missed. 

He is loving reunited in heaven with his sweetheart the Late Dorothy Dowling. He will be Remembered as a Loving Dad to James Dowling Jr, Douglas & Jeanne Dowling, Jeffrey & Aniela Dowling, Janet & Brett Weingarten ,Jean Dowling, Elizabeth & Robert Elderkin, Gregory & Donna Dowling, William & Christine Dowling. An adored Pop of 25 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild.

Remembering Lee E. Koppelman, 94, A Titan of LI's Planning and Environmental Protection

Remembering Lee E. Koppelman BY RICHARD MURDOCCO Published by The Foggiest Idea on March 22nd, 2022. From the preservation of the sweeping scenic farmland vistas that would eventually be seen by millions of visitors on the East End to ensuring that there would be clean drinking water each time parents turned on the tap faucet for their children, the planner’s lengthy and distinguished career touched every community across the Long Island region. He died at the age of 94. Read About Koppelman’s Legacy HERE.

Obituary Donald Scott III

Donald Scott III of St. James, NY

Don was born in New York City on January 1, 1936 to Dr. Donald Scott Jr and Nanette (Wise) Scott, spent most of his youth in Gladwyne PA, and summered at the family home on Lloyd Neck. He attended Germantown Friends School and Reed College in Portland OR, as well as served in the Air Force Reserve. He subsequently lived and worked in Manhattan until the mid 1970’s. He then lived in the family home on River Road in St. James with his wife Lisa (Wurm) and son Charles Channing until his death on September 3, 2021.

It was during his service in the Air Force Reserve that he developed a love for engineering and mechanical tinkering. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and avid racing fan, having ridden a Triumph Tiger Cub across much of England, Holland and France in 1960. He was also fond of regular trips to venues such as Lime Rock Park and the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, NY.

Don was a passionate outdoorsman and environmentalist. He led many Sierra Club canoe trips in the NY Metro area as the longtime chair of the Atlantic Chapter River Touring Committee and personally paddled his canoes and kayaks in his literal backyard, the Nissequogue River. It was during one of his trips down the Nissequogue that he met his wife, Lisa. He also ventured further afield, canoeing in Algonquin Park and four largely “unexplored” Northern Canadian rivers: the Kazan, the Coppermine, the Horton, and the Ellice in the 1970’s. He sailed his catamaran for lengthy outings through the Northeast with favorite ports of call in Mystic CT, Block Island, and Nantucket. Later in life he enjoyed sailing in many parts of the Caribbean as well as boating along rivers in France and England.

He was a life member of the Clan Scott Society, the Sierra Club and the Nature Conservancy. He was a loving owner of a succession of Newfoundland dogs from the early 1960’s through his current rescue Newf Sammie and took special pride in providing pet therapy at nursing homes and elementary schools, receiving Volunteer Of The Year recognition for his service at Smithtown Nursing Home.

Don will be profoundly missed by his wife Lisa, son Chuck, daughter in law Felicia, and the little loves of his life: granddaughters Jocelyn Alice and Juliet Flora of Stony Brook.

Donations in Don’s memory are appreciated to either Earthjustice “Because the earth needs a good lawyer” https://earthjustice.org/ or That Newfoundland Place “Rescue with a Heart” https://thatnewfoundlandplace.org .

Obituary Paul R. Greening

Paul R. Greening of Smithtown, New York, passed away on September 12, 2021, just days shy of his 60th birthday. He was the loving husband of Samantha Xiaochun, and the devoted and proud father of Katie Mei. Paul was the youngest child of Robert and Doris (both deceased), dear brother of Carol (John), Barbara (Paige), Jim (predeceased), and Peg, and beloved uncle of Lauren, John, and Michelle.

Paul was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1980 to 1984. He was an outdoor adventurist and enjoyed many activities with family and friends, including hiking, camping, kayaking, and years of double black diamond skiing until he broke his collar bone and six ribs on a bunny hill. Paul had a passion for woodworking and created in his home shop many beautiful, finely detailed and exquisite wood projects. He enjoyed entertaining family and friends, and his famous smoked ribs, deep fried turkeys, and organic garden vegetables will be truly missed by many.

In addition to his many hobbies, Paul enjoyed immensely his full-time job as a stay-home dad. He introduced Katie to hiking at just two months old (in a backpack), camping at ten months old, skiing at the age of two, and kayaking at the age of five. Even though he had sworn he would never be a “soccer mom”, he ended up being an assistant coach on Katie’s soccer team. His best Father’s Day was a recent trip to Pennsylvania – driving back and forth for NINE HOURS – for a THREE MINUTE figure skating competition routine. As he PROUDLY watched Katie grow and achieve many accomplishments, he never forgot to remind her to pursue what makes her happy in life.

Paul met Samantha in a ski club, and their shared passion for skiing and outdoor exploration took them (and Katie) on many wonderful trips together: Vail (Colorado), Park City (Utah), Aleyeska (Alaska), Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia), Zion National Park (Utah), Banff National Park (Canada), Paris, and just two weeks ago, Iceland. The beautiful memories created from these trips will be cherished forever.

“Say not in grief ‘he is no more’ but in thankfulness that he was.” Paul will be missed dearly and will be forever in our hearts.

Private Cremation: Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family.Online guest book at www.branchfh.com