Gregory P. Zaykowski, 35

Gregory P. Zaykowski was always there for a friend in need, his family said. A mechanic who lived all his life on Sagg Road in Sag Harbor, he enjoyed fishing and spending time at the ocean beaches. Mr. Zaykowski died at home of undetermined causes on May 17. He was 35.

He was born on Feb. 9, 1981, at Southampton Hospital to Anthony Zaykowski and the former Mary Ann Michalecko, both of whom survive. He graduated from Pierson High School in Sag Harbor before entering the auto diesel technology program at Ohio Technical College in Cleveland.

After graduation and until 2008, Mr. Zaykowski worked at the Buzz Chew Chevrolet Cadillac car dealership in Southampton. He later worked as a self-employed mechanic, and also with his father in the elder Mr. Zaykowski’s caretaking business.

In addition to his parents, he leaves a sister, Christine French of Sag Harbor.

Visitation was on Sunday at the Yardley and Pino Funeral Home in Sag Harbor, with funeral services the following day at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, also in Sag Harbor.

Mr. Zaykowski’s family has suggested memorial contributions to the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 2725, Sag Harbor 11963.

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This has been updated to correct the spelling of Mr. Zaykowski's last name.