Obituaries

Former Chamber President Passes Away

Carl Riese dies at the age of 61.

Carl Riese, former WI Chamber of Commerce president and business owner, passed away last week. He was 61.

Riese was one of the former owners of Segal Riese Realtors, Inc. located in West Islip and was most recently affiliated with Eric Ramsay Realtors.  

"He had taken over the business several years back and was an active member of our community," current Chamber president Diane Fontana said. "Carl is remembered as a kind, generous man and realtor. He will  be missed by our community."

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Donations to his favorite charity, Long Island Golden Retrievers Rescue, can be sent to P.O. Box 566, Plainview, NY 11803.


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