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John P. “Jack” Dewar, 68

John P. “Jack” Dewar of Southold died at his home on July 18, 2015. He was 68 years old.

He was born in Queens on June 21, 1947 to John and Julia (nee Cashner) Dewar. Raised in Massapequa, he was a graduate of Massapequa High School where he excelled in sports.

On April 1, 1982, he married Carolyn M. (nee Zukas) in Southold. Dewar had worked for many years at Plum Island Animal Disease Center and later at Calverton National Cemetery. During the evenings, he worked at King Kullen in Cutchogue.

Dewar enjoyed fishing and Sudoku puzzles.

Predeceased by his wife Carolyn M. Dewar on January 29, 2014; he is survived by his step-children: Michael (Lynn) Eckhardt of Southold, Michelle Eckhardt of Southold and Melissa (Tim) McGowan of Mattituck; siblings: Jean Kane of Virginia, Carole Powell of Florida and Jim Dewar; six grandchildren, Shannon Chute, Jeremy Eckhardt, Kaela and Collin McGowan and Nicholas and Justin Eckhardt and a great-granddaughter, Ariana Chute.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 22nd at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Southold. Interment, with US Air Force honors, will follow in the Calverton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, P.O. Box 78960, Phoenix, Arizona 85062-8960 would be appreciated.

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