We change lives, families, and communities by tutoring adults to improve their ability to speak,
read, and write English.
The ability to communicate effectively in English is critical to personal freedom, economic betterment, and the maintenance of a democratic society in the United States.
In loving memory of one of our longtime volunteers Marylou Krzeski
July 21, 1934 to July 26, 2026
It’s not often that someone enters your life and makes an impact the way Marylou did for all of us at Literacy Suffolk.
Marylou became a volunteer with Literacy Suffolk in February 2000, and her dedication to our mission never wavered. Over the years, she served as a trained tutor and test administrator. About 13 years ago, she joined us in our Bellport office with one main objective: to whip us into shape and organize the office. Mission accomplished!
Marylou’s fingerprints are everywhere-from the bookshelves and filing cabinets to, of course, the shredder. In fact, she earned the very important title of “Shredder-in-Chief.”
Marylou was kind to everyone she met, from prospective tutors to students. She encouraged them with warmth and confidence, drawing on years of firsthand experience.
She was stubborn, opinionated, and a big mush all rolled into one—and that’s exactly why we loved her so much. We celebrated birthdays and holidays together, and she wanted to be part of every occasion. Her favorite place to celebrate her birthday was Gallo in Patchogue because, according to Marylou, they had the best sangria.
As you can see in the photos, we shared many wonderful memories and plenty of laughter with Marylou.
Marylou, we will miss you dearly. May you rest in peace, knowing how deeply you were loved, appreciated, and how lasting your impact will be on all of us at Literacy Suffolk.
Our Award Recipients Are:
Outstanding Volunteer Award goes to:
Deanna Pearson and Marilyn Szarek
Supporting Partnership Award goes to:
Literacy New York
Literacy Suffolk would like to thank all of our supporters who made this such a successful event. With your help, we surpassed our goal by more than 50%.
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A mother got a better job with medical benefits important to her family.
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