Michael ‘Mikey’ F. Goss Of Speonk Dies June 26

Michael “Mikey” F. Goss of Speonk died on June 26 at The Westhampton Care Center. He was 85.

Mr. Goss was drafted into the Armed Services, and after basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, he was transferred and spent his remaining obligation in Alaska.

He was a retired worker for Verizon.

Always marching to his own drummer, according to his family, “Mikey” was at home and comfortable in places few people would expect. In the early years on the racetrack in Riverhead, spending time with his family on their boat on Moriches Bay, or utilizing his favorite tractor on the so called “Back 40.”

Quick with a mischievous smile and a chuckle, his family said, a twinkle in his eye was always evident when some hijinks was in the offing.

Mr. Goss was a longtime supporter of the Eastport Fire Department, where he volunteered for 57 years, acquiring the rank of captain on the Seatuck Engine Company.

The huge hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved Mike will never be filled, his family said. He was affectionately called G-PA by his grandchildren and great-children.

He is survived by his wife Jeanette of nearly 54 years; his daughters Pam (Phil), Adrienne (Carl) and Heather (Rich); his younger brother Peter (Veronica); his sister Suzie; his grandchildren Heather, Andrea, Quentin, and Leah; his great-grandchildren Collin and Cayden; and his nieces and nephews, Jay, Joey, Danny, Jessica, Artie and Keith.

He was predeceased by his brother Gerald and sister-in-law Julie; his brother-in-law Arthur; and his nephew Jimmy.

In accordance with his wishes, his family noted, Mr. Goss’s ashes will be spread across the sea, at a later date. His family shared the message: “Tebe kokhaly, you were loved.”

Memorial donations to the Eastport Fire Department Benevolent Association, 21 Union Ave., Eastport, NY 11941, would be appreciated by the family.