Dolores "Dottie" Strong

Dolores P. “Dottie” Strong of Mattituck passed away at home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was 86 years old.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church in Mattituck.

Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery in Cutchogue.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the church.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck is serving the family.


Obituary


Dolores Strong from Mattituck powered her way to Heaven on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 86 years young.

“Dottie” was born on 1/9/1939 in Floral Park, NY . She and her husband Dave ( married in 1956) moved to Mattituck in 1965 where they raised their son Jeffery and daughter Nancy . They purchased their marina off Camp Mineola Road in Mattituck in 1965 where they started Strong’s Marine. She was always an active and driving force in the business. Dottie enjoyed boating , fishing, playing golf , traveling and was always very close with her family and many friends. She was very involved in the Mattituck Lioness Club.

She is survived by her sister Jackie ( Tommy ); and her children Jeffery ( Re ) and Nancy; Grandchildren Jay ( Laura Beth ), Ryan ( Tiffany ) , Kyle ( Amanda) and Jody ; and her 5 great-grandchildren Bradley, Skyelar , Eliza, Bennett & Niko. Dottie was a great mixture of Love and Compassion and would kick your butt if you didn’t do the right thing and give you a hug at the same time. We were Blessed to have Mom “Dottie” in our lives.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church in Mattituck. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery in Cutchogue.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the church.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck is serving the family.

Messages of Sympathy

Jeff, Re, Ryan & Jay,\r\n\r\nWe\'re very sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for you and your families. May God bless you with sweet memories that make you all smile as you celebrate the life she lived and the lives she touched over the years.\r\n\r\nSarah & Scott

by Sarah & Scott Hassildine
2025-08-21 1:14:31 PM

May God\'s love surround you and your family, bringing you comfort and peace during this time of sorrow.

by Michael Lang
2025-08-21 1:29:02 PM