Kathryn G. Roe died on Oct. 24, 1999 of a massive heart attack. She was a former Posteraro of the well known large families living in Manhasset for over 65 years. She leaves her devoted husband Austin E. Roe of 55 years; her daughter Dianne Wright; son James Roe; and granddaughter Megan Wright. She is survived, also, by her sister Edythe R. Clark of Sands Point and brother Francis X. Poster of Missouri. She was predeceased by her older sister Grace M. Poster and her brother Henry R. Poster of West Virginia. Burial of remains at Holy Rood Cemetery. Memorial Mass is to be celebrated at St. Mary's Church in Manhasset on Nov. 27 at 2 p.m.

Kath, as she was better known, was a very active student of Manhasset High School. She held the position of president of her sophomore year, was captain of the blue team, having won Sports Night over the orange team (who, by the way, was captained by Kath's very close friend, Peggy Burns, that year). She was held in high esteem by her classmates, having been involved in many other school activities, and was an honor student, having earned and awarded membership into the National Honor Society.