Mary Ann Kaelin

Mary Ann Kaelin passed away on April 7th at Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Westhampton Beach, from complications due to aspiration pneumonia at the age of 79.
Mary Ann was born and raised in Astoria, Queens to Charles and Dolly (nee Anzalone) Spitaleri. She moved to Ronkonkoma and attended West Sayville High School before returning to Astoria to graduate from William C. Bryant High School.
Mary Ann retired from Riverhead Central School District, having worked at both Riverhead Junior High School and Phillips Avenue Elementary School during her career. In addition, Mary Ann and her husband started Kaelins Concessions in 1976, operating summer concession stands at the Southampton Town beaches on Dune Road, and later Cupsogue County Park. In 1982, Kaelins Concessions contracted with Suffolk County to operate the general store at Cedar Point County Park in East Hampton, a contract they continued for more than 30 years.
Mary Ann – with her late husband Joe – was an enthusiastic traveler. They began RV camping in the 70s with their sons, travelling up and down the east coast of the US. They soon were travelling to the Caribbean, Cancún, Mexico, and taking cruise ships to ports all over the world.
She is survived by her two sons, Jim and his wife Terri of Fairfax, Virginia, and Joseph and his wife Tricia of Riverhead. Mary Ann was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Joseph G. in 2013, and her grandson, Jimmy, in 2003, but is survived by her grandchildren Tommy, Kay, Lily, and Kyle. She is also survived by her brother Charles and his wife Janet of Wilmington, Delaware as well as many other relatives and friends.
Due to the current pandemic environment a memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Riverhead.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Kanas Center at East End Hospice.