Dolores Strong of Mattituck died on Aug. 20, 2025, at 86 years old.
She was born on Jan. 9, 1939, in Floral Park. She and her husband, Dave, married in 1956 and moved to Mattituck in 1965, where they raised their son, Jeffery, and daughter, Nancy. They purchased their marina off Camp Mineola Road in Mattituck in 1965, where they started Strong’s Marine. She was actively involved in the business. Dolores enjoyed boating, fishing, playing golf, and traveling. Her family said she was very involved in the Mattituck Lioness Club and will be remembered for her love and compassion.
She is survived by her sister, Jackie (Tommy); her children, Jeffery (Re) and Nancy; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
The liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church in Mattituck. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery in Cutchogue. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated. DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck is serving the family.
