Ernest W. MARTIKAINEN

MARTIKAINEN - Ernest W. of Smithtown, N.Y. on April 24, 2012 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife Priscilla, daughters Karol (Gary) Downing of Southport, N.C., Kathi (Joseph) Godsell, Lynn (Stephen) Ferraro , Laurie (William) Schottler all of Long Island. Ernie is survived by twelve beloved grandchildren, Lindsay (Jay) Creech, Kellie Ritzmann, Lindsey and Stacy Downing from NC, Jason (Teresa) Godsell, Matthew and Kristin Godsell, Stephen and Ryan Ferraro, Justin, Brandon and Courtney Schottler and two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Lilyanna Creech. His body has been donated to Stony Brook Hospital Anatomical Division. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday April 28 at Christ Church United Methodist at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice In-Patient Center at 200 Belle Terre Road in Port Jefferson, NY, 11777 or Christ Church United Methodist, 545 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Staton, NY, 11776.