Gerard (Jerry) Nightingale of Riverhead, died Feb. 18, 2026, at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care. He was 82 years old.
Born Aug. 12, 1943, in Bristol, Connecticut, he was the son of Gustave and Mary (Nadeau) Nightingale. He was educated in Bristol. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1966. He married Sandra (Koliski) Nightingale in 1964. He worked as a corrections officer in Riverhead. His hobbies and interests included golfing, fishing, bowling, skiing, cars and cards.
He was predeceased by his siblings Laurine Nightingale, Robert Nightingale, Richard Nightingale, Arthur Nightingale and Elaine Ammerman.
He is survived by his wife Sandra; his children, Deborah Fischer (Paul), Michelle Woolley (Michael) and April Campanelli; his grandchildren, Paul Jr., Alexandria, Kacie, Madison, Kristen and Michael Jr.; his great-grandchildren, Sophia, Rylee, Lydia, Andrew and Maye; and his siblings, Beatrice, Holly, Sharon, Janice, Harold and Billy.
The family will receive visitors Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
Source: RiverheadLOCAL
