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David B. Johanson dies at 52

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author on Jun 30, 2010

David B. Johanson

David B. Johanson of Eastport died at Stony Brook University Medical Center on June 19. He was 52.

Mr. Johanson was born in Brooklyn on October 24, 1957, and was a longtime resident of Westhampton Beach.

Friends and family remembered him recently as a loving and generous friend to many, putting particular emphasis on how deeply he will be missed by those who cared for him.

He is survived by two sons, Christopher Johanson and Carl Johanson of Westhampton; and a sister, Donna Johanson of Sweden.

Family and friends gathered for a service on June 24.

Interment was at Westhampton Cemetery.

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