Wayne Westerlind Obituary

WESTERLIND - Wayne "Capt. Wayne," of West Islip, NY and Jensen Beach, FL, crossed the bar on April 6, 2021. Wayne leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Isabel "Betty," his sons Wayne, Glenn and Lee-Annemarie, grandchildren Wayne-Emily, Baron, Madison and Nina, and great- grandson Lucas. Beloved son of Eric and Mabel Westerlind, Wayne was born and raised on Sequams Lane in West Islip, NY. He spent his entire life on the water. After serving in the Navy on the USS Coral Sea, Wayne followed in his father's footsteps by purchasing his first party fishing boat in 1959. He owned three boats over three decades as a Captree party boat captain, creating priceless memories for thousands of New Yorkers he took fishing. After retiring from the party boat business for nearly four decades, he captained numerous boats up and down the coast. His final run, which lasted for 25 years, was as a private Captain for Bill Kelly on his 46 foot Sea Ray, S.A.I., which created an incredible bond and friendship, a job he loved and enjoyed and all the people he met along the way sailing to different ports. From all walks of life, he was an especially skilled boatman and mariner. He was well known throughout the maritime community for his skill as a captain, making lifelong friends along the way. He was loved, respected and cherished by all who knew him, and he will be missed dearly, but remembered always. A memorial will be held in New York in the coming months.

Published by Newsday on Apr. 14, 2021.
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Dear Westerlind family, I am sorry for your loss. Captain Wayne was a great Captain, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and human being. I knew him years ago when my dad had a boat at Captree too. I was a young kid and was the mate then. There were days I went fishing on Capt. Waynes boat and he was always gracious and good to me. I also knew Capt. Rod. He had the best laugh ever. Always happy. I knew Capt. Fish Along With Rich as well. The whole Westerlind family was a class act. They along with the Josephs were Captree Royalty! It was a great way to grow up as a kid. I miss those days. I am sure Capt. Wayne is with all the other great Captains now and in Gods hand. I am proud to say I knew him. May God Bless him and the whole Westerlind family.

ROBBIE MICHELS

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May 24, 2021

Rest easy, dear friend. We will cherish every moment spent with you. We have been so blessed. Always and forever, until we meet again.

Tony & Carolee Wieneke

April 16, 2021

We will miss seeing Wayne sunning himself almost every time we passed him on his porch and always a smile and short conversation.Last time we saw him he was going to lunch at Conchy Joe´s!!He will be missed.

Jeff and Joyce Costa

April 15, 2021

My friend of over 70 years, Wayne was a loving family man, classmate, teammate, Navy Korean War veteran, great sea captain who got me my first high school job at DeGarmo's shipyard, and my best friend. We had many memorable experiences and exciting adventures together, some not suitable for publication! When I was in the Army overseas and Wayne had been discharged from the Navy, he'd visit my mother, put on a pot of coffee and borrow my jackets and ties for dates! He was Mom's favorite. We wish Betty and the family peace and comfort with their loving, fond memories of unforgettable Wayne, my best friend. With tears in my eyes, God Bless, old friend.

Charlie and Edie Regulbuto

April 15, 2021

Well what can I say. My Uncle Wayne was truly one of a kind. He really stepped up as my brother Eric and myselfs go to on many life hurdles. Aunt Betty and Uncle Wayne are a huge part of our lives. We will miss you dearly Uncle Wayne. You are now with my Mom and Dad , Brad and all the other family members gone! ❤❤❤

Sandy Funk(Suddueth)

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April 14, 2021

I still think I can just pick up the phone to tell you a joke or talk about old times. I will miss you everyday. You were more like a brother than a cousin to me. Please give a hug to my brothers and Brad who I spoke to 2 days prior. Catch a big one and have fun with the family. I´m keeping an eye on Betty for you. You´ll be miss everyday. I love you Love Rich

Captain Rich Westerlind

April 14, 2021

Truly a great man,father, and husband . He will be missed. Ill never forget trips over to the beach growing up . Peace and prayers to the Westerlind family .

Joseph sollano jr

April 14, 2021

Our Captain - forever in our hearts, forever in our lives....

Lee W

April 14, 2021

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