Obituaries

Robert L. Hyatt Jr.

Robert L. Hyatt Jr. of Calverton died Sept. 23, 2015. He was 72. 

He was born Oct. 1, 1942, in Greenport to Ruth and Robert L. Hyatt and was a graduate of Southold schools and Eastern Military Academy.

Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1965 and later enjoyed a career in sales.

Surviving is his wife Diane (née Gumprecht), whom he married April 11, 1987, in Calverton; six children, Debra, Lesley, Robin, James, Donna and Michele; ten grandchildren, Chris, Nicole, Candice, Samantha, Tyler, Alex, Loren, Luke, Eva and Gia and four great-grandchildren, Jayden, Ethan, Henry and Vivian; a niece: Jody and nephew, David. He was predeceased by his sister, Geraldine Corazzini.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Southold. The Rev. George Gaffga will officiate and military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Navy.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes is assisting the family.

This is a paid notice.