Bernard E. Wilcenski

Bernard E. Wilcenski of Speonk, formerly of Mattituck, passed away Wednesday, April 16. He was 73. 

Born Dec. 15, 1951, to Edward and Bertha (Doroski) Wilcenski in New Brunswick, N.J., he graduated from Sacred Heart Elementary School in Cutchogue and and from Mattituck High School in 1970. He worked as a department manager at King Kullen in Bridgehampton and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Riverhead. He married Barbara E. MacNichol in 1979 in Sag Harbor. Friends and family fondly recall Mr. Wilcenski’s love for cars and bowling. 

Predeceased by his siblings, James Wilcenski and Barbara McCasson, Mr. Wilcensk is survived by his wife, Ellen, of Speonk; his children, Michelle Ann Patalano of Pennsylvania and Tracy (Will) Lohn of Virginia; his siblings: Mary Gelardi of Maryland, Dennis Wilcenski of Riverhead, Edward Wilcenski of Riverhead and Daniel Wilcenski of Southold; and his grandchildren: Nicholas, Sergio, Stephanie and Grace. 

Cremation for Mr. Wilcenski wil be private. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 515 Riverleigh Ave., Riverhead. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Northwell Cancer Institute would be appreciated. 

McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home is assisting the family.  McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home is assisting the family.  

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