Robert Burns, longtime North Babylon SD coach
by Carolyn James
      For many years, Robert Burns taught mathematics and coached athletes in the North Babylon School District, telling his family that he enjoyed being in front of a class and working with young people more than almost anything else. He retired from the district in 1992 after having served for 32 yea...
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George W. Gehrlein, longtime Copiague resident
by Tracy Bongianni
      In 1956, Walter Gehrlein moved to Copiague when the community was still connected by dirt roads. He lived in a home his family built, and spent his life caring and providing for and enjoying his family. George W. Gehrlein died on July 8, 2007. He was 88 years-old.
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John Anderson, longtime Amityville firefighter
by Tiffany Elliott and Carolyn James
      Longtime Amityville resident and former Amityville Fire Department Captain John Walter Anderson died July 16, 2007 at his home. He was 84 years old. Born May 3, 1923 in Staten Island to Andrew John and Maria (Frederickson), he was employed by Grumman Aerospace as an electronic technician/aircraft...
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