Obituaries

Richard W. Lash

Richard W. Lash of Jamesport died at Peconic Bay Medical Center Dec. 27, 2015. He was 60. 

Mr. Lash was born in Bay Shore Nov. 5, 1955, to Richard M. and Caroline (Chapin) Lash.

Following graduation from West Islip High School and New York State Maritime College, he was a tug boat captain for various employers for seventeen years and a member of Local 333- United Marine Division and the International Longshoremen’s Association.

He is survived by his siblings, Debora Masso, Amy Mahaffey and Andrew, Bill, Brian and Don Lash.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck assisted the family.

This is a paid notice.