Donald E. Richert of Cutchogue passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. He was 85 years old. The family received friends on Thursday, May 8th from 4-8 P.M. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where Cutchogue Fire Department Services were held at 7:00 P.M. Graveside Services were held on Friday, May 9th at 11:30 A.M. at the Cutchogue Cemetery in Cutchogue. In lieu of flowers, donations to North Fork Animal Welfare League or Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.