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Genevieve Graygor
Genevieve Graygor, a longtime resident of Southampton, died at the Southampton Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by her family, on Monday, December 5. She was 87.
Born on August 22, 1924, in Calverton, she was raised by her parents, Leonora and Paul O’Kula on the family farm. She was one of 10 children. During World War II, she worked at Republic Aircraft on the famous P47 Thunderbolt. After her marriage she worked alongside her husband Joseph at the Southampton Golf Club for 33 years.
Ms. Graygor was known as a loving and devoted wife and mother who was dedicated to her husband, children, family, friends and community, survivors said.
As an avid beachgoer, she spent many days at Coopers Beach in Southampton since 1946. She was a member of Our Lady of Poland Catholic Church in Southampton.
She is survived by three children, Joseph Graygor Jr. of Southampton, Beverly Saccente of Arizona and Cindy Foster of Hampton Bays; six grandchildren, Tara Gleash, Tracy Malmstone, Gina Goodrich, Kristy Dunleavy, John Foster Jr, and Jennifer Foster; six great-grandchildren, D.J., Frankie, Cooper, Raymond, Violet and Connor; siblings, Dorothy Podlas, Richard O’Kula and Steven O’Kula. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph.
Visitation took place on Wednesday, December 7, at Brockett Funeral Home in Southampton. A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 8, at Our Lady of Poland Church. Interment followed at Sacred Hearts Cemetery in Southampton.
Memorial donations may be made to the Southampton Hospital Foundation, 240 Meeting House Lane, Southampton, NY 11968.
on Dec 13, 2011