Arlene S. Primavera of Hampton Bays Dies August 12

Arlene S. Primavera of Hampton Bays died on August 12 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 62.

She graduated from Hampton Bays High School and attended Long Island University for music education. She received her Master’s in Special Education from CW Post.

She spread her passion for music to all of her friends and family, especially her students in the East Moriches School District, her family said.

Her talent for education stretched beyond the school walls, her family said, as she taught piano and voice lessons from her home and led knitting classes in two local libraries — further expanding her web of influence to the friends she made there.

There are few souls that Arlene met that weren’t smitten by her larger than life personality and capacity for love and fun, her family said. She truly aimed to find the joy everywhere — from dancing in the kitchen to enjoying a breeze by the bay. Her more recent love for painting kept her exploring new places and meeting new people. Her family and the community of Hampton Bays are deeply saddened by her loss, but are able to take solace and reflect on the positive impact she had on all of our lives.

She was predeceased by husband, Louis J. Primavera; and brother Daniel Squires.

She is survived by siblings Theresa Fredette, Ellis Squires, Louise Miller, Michael Squires; and children Vincent, Carlo, and Dorothea Primavera.

Calling hours were held at Scott Rothwell Funeral Home in Hampton Bays on August 17. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mary’s Church, on Ponquogue Ave, Hampton Bays on Saturday, September 24, at 11 a.m.