Walter Paul Strauss, 79, of Clinton Twp., NJ, formerly of Mineola and father of Mayor Scott Strauss, passed away on April 4. Loving husband of Diane. Cherished father of Gary (Debra), Scott (Pat), Susan Beth Wyatt and Marc (Kelly). Devoted grandfather of Matthew (Diana) Strauss, Lindsay (Ryan) Backus, Bryan Strauss, Tiffany Strauss, Christopher Strauss, Thomas Schlagenhaft and Jason Strauss and great grandfather of Aidan and Landan Backus. Dear brother of Joanne Louise (Ralph) Bolen and the late Raymond. Proud U.S. Army Veteran. Member of the Annandale Hose Company, life member of Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corp, and former committee chairman and treasurer of Troop 45, Boy Scouts, Mineola.
Memorials to: Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Boy Scout Troop 45, Mineola Fire Dept. or charity of your choice appreciated.
