Elaine M. Sylvester of Southampton Dies July 12 - 27 East
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Elaine M. Sylvester of Southampton Dies July 12

authorStaff Writer on Jul 16, 2025

Elaine M. Sylvester of Southampton died on July 12 in Southampton. She was 92.

A viewing will take place on Saturday, July 19, from 10-11 a.m., with a home-going service at 11 a.m. at Galilee Church of God In Christ in Riverhead. Interment to follow at Southampton Cemetery.

Arrangements by the Brockett Funeral Home.

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