William D. Cichanowicz of Cutchogue and Jamesport died May 24, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old.
Born Oct. 14, 1949, in Greenport, he was the son of Anna (Pelis) and Charles F. Cichanowicz. He was one of four children. He graduated from Riverhead High School and later attended SUNY Farmingdale, where he earned an associate degree in business. In his professional career, he worked as a self-employed farmer, growing potatoes and vegetables with Cichanowicz Family Partnership in Riverhead. He was a member of the Jamesport Fire Department, Company No. 1, where he served as secretary and treasurer for 20 years, and was also a member of the Jamesport Fire Department Association, where he served as sergeant-at-arms for more than 20 years. He was also a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Cutchogue.
He is survived by his wife, Edana; his siblings, Charles (Barbara) of Aquebogue, Robert (Elizabeth) of Felton, Delaware, and Diane Cichanowicz-Brady (Thomas) of Jamesport; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends Thursday, May 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Jamesport Fire Department will render firematic services at 7:30 p.m. during the visitation. The liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, May 29, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center would be appreciated. Donation forms are available at the funeral home.
