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Frank Whitehouse Obituary

WHITEHOUSE - Frank J., of East Islip, NY, on August 8, 2025. Longtime owner of Whitehouse Cleaners in Bay Shore and dedicated honorary member of the East Islip Fire Department. Beloved husband of Claire. Loving father of Deborah (Kirk), Francis (Patricia), Matthew (Maria), and Amy (Jason). Cherished grandfather of eleven. Devoted brother of Richard and Lois. Cremation was private. A Celebration of Frank's life will be held Wednesday, 10:45am, at St. Mary's R.C. Church in East Islip. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to the St. Mary's Food Pantry would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Overton Funeral Home, in Islip. www.overtonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The News-Enterprise on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Kathleen and Richie Hennig

August 13, 2025

My Dear Claire and Famly, There are never the right words to say at this time, I am heart broken and sad but my heart breaks for all of you. We have so many wonderful memories of happy times we shared for so many years. Even miles apart we know you were always close in heart, love prayers and good thoughts to you all

Les & Judi Elam

August 13, 2025

Dear Claire, We have such fond memories of our times spent together. We are privileged to dedicate a flag at our forthcoming Crossville, TN Field of Honor in memory of an honorable veteran and our dear friend Frank Whitehouse. Les & Judi Elam

John & Hazel Johnson

August 12, 2025

Dear Claire and Family,

We are saddened to hear of Frank´s passing, he was a dear friend while we were stationed at Ft. Riley and enjoyed visiting at our - not often enough- reunions.

Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

With Love,
John & Hazel Johnson
Houghton, Michigan

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St. Marys R.C. Church

East Islip, NY

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