Thomas R. Flurry of Mattituck died July 7, 2026. He was 84 years old.
Born Dec. 20, 1941, in Brooklyn, he was the son of Mildred (Onody) and Thomas R. Flurry and was one of four children. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served honorably from 1958 to 1962, attaining the rank of Pfc. (E-3). In his professional career, he worked as a millwright for Local 740 in Woodhaven.
He was predeceased by his wife, Joy A. Flurry, and his son, Thomas M. Flurry. He is survived by his children, Tracy L. Raynor (Frank) of Glen, New Hampshire, and Richard J. Flurry of Mattituck; his granddaughter, Jessica Lessard; and his siblings, Steve Flurry (Gail) of New Suffolk, Laraine Flurry of New Suffolk, and Roberta Jaklevic (William) of New Suffolk.
The family will receive friends Thursday, July 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Graveside services with U.S. Army honors will take place Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. at Calverton National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mattituck Fire Department Rescue Squad would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
