Katherine "Kit" Peck Macari of Southold passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2026. She was 93 years old. The family received friends on Saturday, January 17th from 3-7 P.M. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, January 18th at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home, officiated by Deacon Doug Moran. Interment followed at Cutchogue Cemetery in Cutchogue. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Kit’s name to the Child Center of New York, 118-35 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, NY 11375 or Peconic Land Trust, 296 Hampton Road, Southampton, New York 11968. Obituary Katherine Peck Macari—August 24, 1932-January 14, 2026 We mourn the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Katherine Macari, who died at the age of 93 at her home in Southold, NY. Kit, as she was always known, was married for over 60 years to her cherished husband, Joseph T. Macari, who died in 2021. She was also predeceased by her son, Edward J. Macari. Kit is survived by her three children, Anne Marie, Joseph and his wife Alexandra, and Diane and her husband Brian Medlin, her nine grandchildren Noah, Gabriella, Lukas, Joseph, Michael, Jeremy, Christian, Thomas, and Edward, and twelve great-grandchildren. A much-loved matriarch of our extended family, Kit was known for her generosity and kindness to all who crossed her path. She and Joseph made their home open to all and gave generously to family and friends alike. She loved her nieces and nephews deeply, and will be greatly missed by all of us. The family received visitors on Saturday, January 17th from 3-7 P.M. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. A funeral service was held on Sunday, January 18th at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial took place at Cutchogue Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Kit’s name to the Child Center of New York, 118-35 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, NY 11375 or Peconic Land Trust, 296 Hampton Road, Southampton, New York 11968.