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""She wasn’t just a person of passionate conviction, she was also a very strategic thinker, and perhaps, most importantly, a person who believed deeply in the power and goodness inside of each person." (Courtesy Bob DeLuca, Group for the East End.)
EASTPORT, NY — A tireless advocate for the environment known for her bright light, infectious smile, and complete dedication to civic pursuits died in December, leaving behind a rich legacy and shoes almost impossible to fill, all who loved her agree.
Andrew Spilka, who lived in Eastport, died at 72 of cancer, leaving scores stunned and irrevocably saddened. And now, those she stood alongside in the battle to save the natural environment and the small towns that mean home to so many are giving back — creating a park in her honor.