Cutchogue Resident Marilee Ann Drews Passes Away at 83

Drews' funeral mass is scheduled for March 27 in Mattituck

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Marilee Ann (née Richards) Drews of Cutchogue, New York, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the age of 83. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck, officiated by Father Richard Hoerning.

Why it matters

Drews was a longtime resident of Cutchogue, a hamlet on the North Fork of Long Island, and her passing marks the end of an era for the local community. Her funeral mass will bring together friends, family, and community members to honor her life and legacy.

The details

Drews passed away at her home in Cutchogue on March 10, 2026 at the age of 83. Her funeral mass will be held on March 27, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck, officiated by Father Richard Hoerning. Services are entrusted to DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.

  • Drews passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • Drews' funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11 a.m.

The players

Marilee Ann (née Richards) Drews

An 83-year-old longtime resident of Cutchogue, New York who passed away at her home.

Father Richard Hoerning

The priest who will officiate Drews' funeral mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home

The funeral home in Mattituck, New York that is entrusted with Drews' services.

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The takeaway

Drews' passing marks the end of an era for the Cutchogue community, where she had lived for many years. Her funeral mass will bring together loved ones to honor her life and legacy in the North Fork region.