The Honorable Alfred M. Lama died on September 13, 2026 at the age of 93

Born on December 28, 1932, Alfred spent most of his life in Suffolk County in his beloved Oakdale and then Smithtown. He was the son of former New York State Assemblyman Alfred A. Lama, co-sponsor of the 1955 Mitchell-Lama Low Income Housing Bill.

A graduate of St. John's Law School, Alfred worked at a private law firm until joining the Suffolk County Attorney's. A highly respected jurist, he was first elected to the Suffolk County District Court in 1971 and subsequently to the New York State Supreme Court 10th Judicial Unit, Suffolk County from 1982 until 1996. He continued his law career from 1996 until 2022 as a respected Arbitrator and Mediator and was admired for his professional excellence. A longtime member of The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Alfred was a Charter Member and among other positios a past Exhaulted Ruler of the Islip Lodge and Member and Chair of the Judiciary Committee. He was also a long standing member of the Peconic River Sportsman's Club, situated on the former Donahue-Woolworth Estate, in Manorville, New York.

Alfred is remembered for his generous spirit, easy wit and his love of history He often enjoyed sharing stories from his own experiences, as well as discussing or debating local and national events. One of his favorite hobbies was photography, leaving behind thousands of treasured pictures of friends, family and places he visited

His love for his family was a constant source of comfort and strength. Alfred is survived by his wife, Jane Conway, Esq., son Alfred L. Lama (Terri), daughter Elizabeth L. Myers (Robert) and son David M. Conway-Lama, as well as 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on September 18th from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. James Funeral Home, 829 Middle Country Road, St. James, New York. Donations, in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Red Cross. A funeral mass will be held on September 19th at 11:15 a.m. at St. Philip and James R.C. Church, 1 Crow Place, St. James. New York, A private family burial will be held in the future.