Walter S. Comstock, passed away on Dec. 29, 2010. He was born Jan. 3, 1929 in Mineola, was a resident of Vero Beach, FL, former resident of Oyster Bay, East Hampton, and St. Croix, USVI. Walter retired as a funeral director and was respected by his colleagues. Surviving are his wife Barbara; daughter Pamela J. Swenson and her husband Jeff, of Eugene, OR; grandson Brian M. Southey and granddaughter, Lauren J. Morton, both of Junction City, OR.; brother Alex of Lake Wales, FL. He is also survived by his St. Croix family, Fanny, Rocky and Shelly, their mother, Clytie, sisters and brother.
Walter was a member of Matinecock Lodge No. 806, Oyster Bay, and the Theodore Roosevelt Association. He was past president of the Syosset Lions Club, former member of Oyster Bay Fire Company No. 1 and a former trustee of Youngs Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay Cove. He also served on the Vestry of Christ Church, Oyster Bay.
Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Masonic and Firematic services were held. Religious service held at the Chapel of Memorial Cemetery of St. John’s Church. Interment immediately following. Memorial contributions may be made to Matinecock Lodge #806 (Rebuilding Fund), 14 W. Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771 or Habitat for Humanity (Haitian Project), 121Habitat St., Americus, GA 3l709.
