Frank J. Starzee of Mattituck, and formerly of Brooklyn, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. He was 81 years old.
Frank was born on July 25, 1943 in Brooklyn to Stella (née Kolakoski) and Alexander Starzee. He was one of four children. After high school, he attended Brooklyn Automotive School. From there he would go on to marry the love of his life, the late Barbara T. (née Wasilewski) Starzee. Together they would have two children and eventually make their home in Mattituck. He was a member of Burts Reliable, Eastern Long Island Hospital and Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church. In his professional career, he worked as an oil company manager for Burts Reliable in Southold.
Predeceased by his wife Barbara; brother-in-law Tom; and sister-in-law Patricia; Frank is survived by his children Donald (Allison) of Cutchogue and Jeffrey of Shelter Island; grandchildren Callie, Zachary, Hunter, Phoebe, Paige, Joshua and Sarah; and siblings Alexander (Juanita) of Miden, NV, Carol of Northport, N.Y. and Eugene of Ridge, N.Y.
The family has chosen to remember Frank’s life privately at this time.
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck is serving the family.
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