Helen Suzanne Tuohy of Mount Vision, New York, and Formerly of Sag Harbor, Dies June 8 - 27 East

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Helen Suzanne Tuohy of Mount Vision, New York, and Formerly of Sag Harbor, Dies June 8

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Helen Suzanne Tuohy

Helen Suzanne Tuohy

authorStaff Writer on Jul 5, 2023

Helen Suzanne (Suzy) Tuohy of Mount Vision, New York, and formerly of Sag Harbor, died from symptoms associated with chronic lung and pulmonary disease at her home, with family at her side, on June 8. She was 62.

She was born in Riverhead on September 23, 1960. She was the daughter of Edward J. Batcheller and Helen “Sis” Jagger Batcheller.

She was the beloved wife and partner of Edward Tuohy, who predeceased her in 2022, and loving mother of Timothy Tuohy of Moriches, William Tuohy of Mount Vision, and Edward Tuohy of Mount Vision. She was the daughter of Helen Jagger Batcheller (deceased) and Edward J. Batcheller of Westhampton.

Tuohy graduated from Northport High School in 1978, became a licensed practical nurse, and worked at Southampton Pediatrics, and later as a nurse with the Laurens Central School District.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, making jewelry, and cooking.

She is survived by her sons; and grandsons Jonathan and James; and her brothers Edward A. Batcheller of Westhampton and Gordon R. Batcheller of Petersburgh, New York; and her father.

A service for friends and family will be held at 2 p.m. on July 8 at the Jagger Family Cemetery at 141 Montauk Highway in Westhampton.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Helios Care in Oneonta, New York.

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