Steven ‘Kato’ Jackson

Longtime Riverhead resident Steven “Kato” Jackson died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quiogue, N.Y. He was 63.

Steve was born July 30, 1957, in Riverhead to Barbara and Harry “Ex” Jackson. He is survived by his son, Steven Jr.; his sister, Susan (Joe) of Salem, Mass.; and his brother, Harry Jr. (Brenda) of Marion, Md.

Steve was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He was a longtime member of the Riverhead Sportsman Club.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck assisted the family.

Memorial visitation will take place Friday, July 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead.

Memorial donations in Steve’s name may be made to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978-7048.

This is a paid notice.