Arthur Curtiss Miesemer

Arthur Curtiss Miesemer,92, of Lake Grove, New York, passed away August 26, 2025 in Stony Brook Hospital New York.
Arthur was born August 30, 1932 in Oceanside, New York. He was the son of Charles and Eleanor Miesemer and predeceased by two brothers Robert and Donald, survived by a sister, Jane Barile of Boca Raton, Florida.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Caroline Plaia in 2019 after 42 years of marriage and pre-deceased by former wife Pauline Jackson Roenbeck in 1997.
He was survived by three children:
Debra Bonawandt (Karl) deceased son-in-law James Tucek in 2011.
Arthur Jr. (Heidi) deceased daughter-in-law in 2021.
William Uhlig (Jennifer).
He is survived by 7 grandchildren;Jason Miesemer (Amanda),Bronwyn Bocchetti (Marc), Kaitlyn Tucek Tripodi (Matt) Derek Shepherd, Jessica Uhlig, Britni Uhlig, Michael Uhlig, and 6 great grandchildren; Julian, Annalise, Nico, Rowan, Vincent and Emerson.
Arthur was a proud United States marine who fought in the Korean War.
He was an Newsday employee of almost 40 years.
Aside from his love for his family, he had a deep love for German shepherds.
He found joy in cooking and sharing good food with those he loved.
He will be deeply missed by his family and all those who knew him.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 10, 2025 from 10 to 12 AM at St James Funeral Home, 829 Middle Country Rd., St. James, NY
Interment to follow at Long Island National Cemetery 2040 Wellwood Ave., Farmingdale, NY 11735

In lieu of the gift of flowers, a donation is suggested to One of Arthur’s favorite charities: VFW, St. Jude’s Children Hospital or the Humane Society.

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