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Bruce Nelson McKay
Bruce Nelson McKay of Southampton died on November 15 at Southampton Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 61.
McKay was born in Stony Brook on June 15, 1960, to Donald and Joyce McKay. The family moved to Water Mill, where Bruce and his older brother Scott attended Southampton schools. McKay and his brother worked with their parents at Don McKay Chrysler in Southampton, which was later bought by Lester Kay Motors, where McKay ran the shop and service department.
His love for cars continued throughout his entire life, his family said. Lexus of Southampton was his current employer, where he was the used car manager. People that knew McKay described him as honest, hard working, loyal, and caregiving.
McKay loved sunset cruises on his boat with his wife Debbie of 43 years.
He is survived by his wife Debbie; son Matthew and wife Alexandria and granddaughter Ella Grace of Rhode Island; and son Jason McKay of Southampton, and two grand-dogs Roxie and Jayda, whom he loved; his brother Scott of Southhold; many brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews, cousins, aunt and uncle.
Services are scheduled for Saturday, November 27, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Southampton. Reception to follow in the church parlor.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the church (1stpresbyterian.church) would be greatly appreciated.
Staff Writer on Nov 22, 2021