Carole M. Brush

Carole Brush of Riverhead died after a long illness on Sunday, April 17. She was 72.
Born on Leap Year 1944. Carole was the daughter of Captain Charles and Caroline Jones of South Jamesport.
Carole was a graduate of Suffolk County Community College and Dowling College with degrees in business. She retired from Cornell University. Carole was an avid reader, traveling through history through the bounded passages in literature.
Throughout her life Carole dedicated herself to helping those in need and championing causes of injustice. Carole was active in the Riverhead Town Republican Committee and was a stalwart for advancing reform for the betterment of the local community for which it serves. She was also an editor for Blue Smoke a local vintage car club magazine.
Carole enjoyed antiquing and visiting yard sales with her husband Joe not only looking for a unique piece but also learning about the history of it as well.
Along with her many life accomplishments and achievements, being a mother and grandmother was her happiest and most rewarding.
Carole is survived by her beloved and devoted husband Joseph; her sons Anthony (Connie) of Trumbull, CT, William of Southold and daughter Carolle of Boston, MA; her grandchildren Jessica, Patrick and Michael Cydylo; and grandchildren Joseph VI, Erin, Kelly Brush and Mark Vanzevenburg; brother Clifford (Eleanor) Jones of Mattituck and niece Christine and Nephew Craig.
The family will receive visitors on Friday, April 22 at the Tuthill - Mangano Funeral Home located at 406 East Main Street in Riverhead from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Church services will be held at the First Congregational Church of Riverhead, 108 East Main Street in Riverhead at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 23. Interment will be at the Sound Avenue Cemetery in Riverhead following the church service.