GEORGE M. KARELITZ, class of 1971, passed away on April 5, 2009. George was born in Mt. Kisco; he spent his last eight years in the Albany area. According to his death notice: In 1967 he graduated from Port Jefferson High School and in 1971 from SUNY Maritime College. He served his career in marine transportation. George is survived by two sisters, a nephew and niece and a circle of close friends.