Retired Members' & Active Teachers' Updates
This is the page on which we can share life events, both happy and sad. Pictures are welcome, too! Email them to the webmaster as an attachment or send via snail mail and they'll be scanned and returned. We can announce births, christenings, bar/bat mitzvahs, confirmations, graduations, engagements, weddings, trips, retirements, etc. Everyone loves to see each other's family pictures! If someone is ill, it helps to know that, too. And, of course, it is important to hear of deaths of friends/family members/colleagues. If there is a write-up in a newspaper it can be shared here, especially with those who live far from Port Washington and wouldn't otherwise hear more than a name of someone who has passed away.
If you want to share, email the Webmaster or contact Mary Anne or Tessa with the info.
"Frank Meystrik, 87, of Huntington passed away on January 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, coach, and friend. He lived his life with quiet dedication to his family, his students, and the sports he loved.
Frank was the beloved husband of Norma Moebus Meystrik. He was a loving father to Joanne Cicio, and her husband Al Cicio; Frank Meystrik and his wife Donna; Dan Meystrik and his wife Diana; and Jim Meystrik and his wife Noel. He was a proud grandfather to Joe Cicio and his wife Danielle, James Cicio, Amber Meystrik, Dean Meystrik, Emma Meystrik, and Shelby Meystrik, and a great-grandfather to Vincent Joseph.
Frank devoted his professional life to education. He was a mathematics teacher and chairman at Schreiber High School in Port Washington, where he began his teaching career in 1959. After 35 years of service, he retired in 1994, leaving a lasting impact on generations of students. After retirement he taught at St. Dominic’s High School in Oyster Bay and at NYIT. In addition to teaching, Frank shared his passion for golf as a longtime golf coach at Schreiber High School. He also served as a golf coach at St. John’s University, where he had proudly attended college. He was a starter and ranger at Crab Meadow and Dix Hills Golf Courses.
Outside of the classroom, Frank was an avid golfer and fisherman, pursuits that brought him great joy and relaxation. He made his home in Huntington, New York, where he was a familiar and respected presence in the community. He was a prominent member of St. Patrick’s RC Church, as he was an Eucharistic Minister for many years.
Frank will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his commitment to education, and his lifelong love of teaching and coaching. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched both on and off the course."
Our very own Nance Hinchliffee provided songs and inspiration at the No Kings Rally on October 18. Music really is the universal language!
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Joan G. Gerken of Great Neck passed on October 14, 2025, in her 89th year. Joan had been living at the Atria Park of Great Neck after the Amsterdam of Port Washington closed. Joan was a beloved teacher at the John J. Daly school for many years.
Graveside Service will take place at Nassau Knolls Cemetery on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10:30. Family and friends are invited to gather at the cemetery office at 10:15AM and then proceed to the grave.
Arlene Braverman has informed us of the passing of Michael Corbisiero, husband of Camille Corbisiero for over fifty years. He passed away on October 8, 2025. Camille and Mike were fixtures in Port Washington for many years. Camille taught at the Daly School for almost thirty years, and prior to her teaching years she was a TA in Schreiber High School. We send our love and condolences to Camille and her family and friends.
Congratulations and welcome to the PWRE Class of 2025. The best is yet to come!
Jo Papaleo, Karen Mulqueen, Dr. Meghan Mulqueen (Schreiber alum),my husband, Joe, and I talked and laughed and caught up! What a lovely afternoon we spent together!
Dave Hinchliffe shares some exciting personal news:
I'm also doing speaking engagements and teaching expressive writing to adults. I'm doin' my thing."
We're all very happy and excited for you, Dave!
Tessa Jordan, Mary Anne Cariello, and Christine Vasilev, shown here, represented the PWRE at the PWTA Milestone Party. Others at the party included Paul Kosiba, who took this photo, as well as Kathy Reilly, Marilyn Gilbert, and Fredda Meltzer. If you were also there, and we missed your name, please let me know!
The Port Washington Public Library needs to fill a part-time position that they think might be ideal for a retired teacher. The position is with the Homegrown Readers program (HGR), an innovative, home-based literacy and parenting program serving families challenged by poverty, low levels of education, and language barriers. The person would need to be bilingual and willing to go into people's homes (a driver's license is required). It isn't many hours a week (max about 6 hours a week). It is a 27-week session. It is mostly role modeling how to use specific toys, books, crafts for parents of preschoolers. Here is more specific information: https://pwpl.org/children/familyplace/home-grown-readers/
Anyone who is interested should contact:
Rachel Fox
Director of Children's Services
Port Washington Public Library
One Library Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
516-883-4400 ext. 1600
From Elaine Labrocca: "I thought our readers might enjoy this picture! The 70s hairdos are exquisite!"
You are SO right, Elaine! So, take the challenge, friends...How many can YOU name?! Send your list to the webmaster, and I'll post it here:)