Ellen M. LaPurka

Ellen M. LaPurka of Riverhead died Monday, March 17, 2025, at Peconic Bay Medical Center. She was 81.

Born in Queens May 11, 1943, she was the daughter of John and Margaret (Carney) Coughlan. She graduated from Jamaica High School in 1960.

In 1965 in Queens, she married William LaPurka and became an antiques dealer. She was a parishioner of St. John’s Church, a soccer mom and, family said, she enjoyed antiquing.

Predeceased by her brother, James, she is survived by her husband, William, of Riverhead; children, Danielle Raymond of Mastic Beach and David, of Riverhead; brother, Jack Coughlan of Mastic Beach; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, March 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Church.

Memorial donations are requested for Kent Animal Shelter.