Sledge, Walter J., 77 of East Northport, on September 18, 2012. Loving husband for 56 years to Maureen. Devoted and hardworking father of six. Beloved grandfather of 18 and great grandfather of four. Proud U.S. Marine and Korean War veteran. Visitation at Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, Thursday, 9/20 from 2-5 & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian burial at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, 9/21, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, E. Northport. Interment at L.I. National Cemetery, Pinelawn.