William F. Lee of Hampton Bays died at his home on July 4. He was 81.
Mr. Lee served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for many years as a court officer in New York City and lived in Inwood until he retired to Hampton Bays 29 years ago.
He is survived by two cousins, Mary Lee Thode and Mary LoPresto. He was predeceased by his longtime companion, Joan Kilduff of Hampton Bays.
Visiting hours were at the J. Ronald Scott Funeral Home in Hampton Bays on Tuesday, July 8, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, at the Church of St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays; burial followed at Calverton National Cemetery.