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Byron E. Canaris, 93

Byron E. Canaris of Mattituck died on June 14, 2017 at the age of 93.

He was born in Lesbos, Greece on December 6, 1923 to Anthony and Theodora Kanaris and had been a merchant marine officer for Stratos Shipping Company.

Thirty-four years ago, he built a home in Captain Kidd Estates and moved here permanently 20 years ago from Flushing, Queens.

In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, fishing and playing cards.

He is survived by his wife Mary Canaris, his daughter Elisabeth Archer of Norwich, New York, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Tuesday, June 20 at the Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Mattituck. Father Constantine Makrinos officiated. Interment was in New Bethany Cemetery.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home assisted the family.

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