For Luke DeSario

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 10:35

July 20, 2023

There is a new location for a memorial service for Lucas DeSario, an amateur photographer, 2006 graduate of East Hampton High School, and former employee of Fierro’s Pizza here. He died on June 27 at the age of 35.

In addition to receiving visitors today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Yardley and Pino Funeral Home in East Hampton, with burial tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, a memorial service will now take place at the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church hall in Bridgehampton at 11 a.m. tomorrow.

Guests are encouraged to wear white or blue to celebrate Mr. DeSario’s life.

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