June 26, 1954 - July 10, 2023
A yoga teacher who was passionate about nature and gardening, Tsuyumi Kobayashi of Montauk died at home on July 10. She was 69.
She was born in Gunma, Japan, on June 26, 1954. For many years, Ms. Kobayashi’s popular yoga classes were held at the Montauk Library, Montauk Playhouse, and Gurney’s Inn. Her spouse, Kobi H. Kobayashi, survives.
Memorial donations have been suggested to the library, 871 Montauk Highway, Montauk 11954, or to the playhouse, P.O. Box 1612.
With her company, Master Grief, Toni Filipone seeks to change the perception of grief and train counselors to help others. “The five stages of grief are for people who are dying — not for the living,” she said.
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Forecasts are calling for windy and chilly conditions this weekend, but with the notable exception of the fireworks display Saturday, the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s Harborfrost festivities are mostly set to proceed as planned.
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