Percy King, 70

A service is to be held today at the Yardley and Pino Funeral Home in Sag Harbor, from 12 to 2 p.m., for Percy King, a former resident of Sag Harbor and East Hampton, who died in his sleep at his apartment in Selden on Feb. 15 of an apparent heart attack. He was 70 years old.

Mr. King retired from his job at Sam’s restaurant in East Hampton about five years ago and eventually moved to Selden. He had previously been employed at Bucket’s Deli in East Hampton and with the Mayhall Duo Clean service.

He was born on Jan. 3, 1947, at Southampton Hospital to Austin Sterling King and the former Harriet Quinn. He was the fourth of their six children and remained a bachelor. 

Mr. King is survived by a sister, Ella Facchini of Centereach, who said he was a beloved figure wherever he went and was especially loved by children. His interests included collecting classic toys, gardening, and his family. His siblings Austin, Paul, Leslie, and Joseph King died before him. 

Mr. King was a member of the East Hampton Presbyterian Church. Burial at Oakland Cemetery in Sag Harbor will follow today’s service.