Carol DePersia, Real Estate Agent, Teacher, Musician

Carol DePersia, a real estate agent at Town & Country in East Hampton, passed away last Thursday, July 17. She was 54 years old. Born and raised in Glen Cove, DePersia graduated from the State University of Stony Brook with a double major in music and French, and a minor in Spanish. She taught French and Spanish in Suffolk County before moving to France in 1984 where she taught English as a second language and raised her two daughters. Returning to the East End, DePersia began a career in real estate after 28 years of teaching, working at Devlin McNiff in East Hampton. She was active in volunteering for The Retreat, creating a benefit last year for the organization with other local women in real estate. Judi Desiderio, owner and CEO of Town & Country, wrote of DePersia's passing, "Our busy schedules sometimes make it difficult to sit quietly and count our blessings and think of all that is good in life. In loving memory of Carol, let us all take the time smell the flowers, appreciate nature and visit the sea for renewal." Carol DePersia is survived by her husband, Phil Kouffman, two daughters, Laura and Joanna, stepsons Marcus, Alex and Noah, and brother, Gary. The family held a private memorial on Monday and Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Carol to The Retreat (www.theretreatinc.org), the East End Disabilities Association (631-369-7345), or to the charity of your choice.

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