Obituaries

Gary V. Fiore

Gary V. Fiore of North Carolina, and formerly of Miller Place and Mattituck, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. He was 81 years old.

Gary was born on Aug. 4, 1943 in Columbia, S.C. to Antonia M. (née Bosak) and Genaro M. Fiore. He was one of three children. He graduated from Lindenhurst High School.

On Aug. 6, 1978 he married his wife, Diane (née DeMartin) Fiore. Together they raised three children in their blended family — Sheryl and Danielle from his previous marriage and Diane’s daughter Tara. In his professional career, Gary worked for the Suffolk County Police Department for 24 years, retiring as a detective sergeant. He was a member of the Police Benevolent Association and Superior Officers Association. After his retirement he moved to Mt Pocono, Pa. where he worked at the East Stroudsburg School District for 10 years.

Gary was a die-hard Yankees fan and loved all sports. He especially loved watching his granddaughters’ sporting events, sometimes traveling great distances to attend and cheer them on. He had a sharp sense of humor, gave great advice and loved a good meal with his family. He also was especially proud that after years of competitively raising pigeons, one of his champions made the cover of Pigeon Magazine.

Gary is survived by his wife Diane; children Sheryl Ann Fiore of Patchogue, Danielle Grathwohl (Ned) of Mattituck and Tara Stewart (Brian) of Wilmington, N.C.; grandchildren Skyler Grathwohl (Harrison), Macie Grathwohl and Kyla Rose Stewart; and siblings Thomas Fiore of Miller Place, and Joanne Powell of Bayport.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated following the visitation at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. Interment will follow at the Cutchogue Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to North Fork Animal Welfare League would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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