William H. Grefe of Mattituck died on Nov. 6, 2021. He was 76 years old.
He was born on July 18, 1945 in Rockville Centre to Mary E. (Gardner) and William H. Grefe. He graduated from Mattituck High School and then attended Suffolk County Community College.
He worked as a self-employed drainage and excavating contractor in Mattituck. He was recognized by Boy Scout Troop 39 for hosting their annual camping trip at Grefe Hill Lodge in Treadwell, New York. His hobbies included hunting, the outdoors, traveling, boating, skiing, golfing, bowling and hosting his family, friends and hunting buddies.
His family said “he was a loving family man to the end.”
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elena, children Christina Gjodesen (David) of Massapequa Park, Janet Beaton (George) of Poughkeepsie and Karen Jones (Brian) of Paso Robles, California and grandchildren Samantha Gjodesen, Carly Gjodesen, Sophia Beaton, Mykell Beaton and Ethan Jones.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 12 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Cutchogue Cemetery in Cutchogue.
In lieu of flowers, donations to East End Lions Club, Post Office Box 1718, Mattituck, NY 11952 or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065 would be appreciated.
