Christine Elizabeth “Christie” Nietupski of Cutchogue, and formerly of Arizona, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. She was 33 years old.

Christie was born on Dec. 22, 1989, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Tracy A. (née Doyle) and Daniel “Scott” Nietupski. She was one of five children. She attended elementary school and middle school in Avondale, Ariz., after which, she attended high school in Riverhead, Southold and Mattituck. She grew up in Arizona, then moved to New York, and spent the past eight years in Illinois. She worked as a self-employed entrepreneur for an online boutique. Previously she worked for McCarthy Realty.

Predeceased by her grandparents Stephen Doyle, Geraldine Ponticelli and James Ponticelli; Christie is survived by her parents; children, Evan C. Martin and William T. Martin of Aurora, Ill., and Isabella L. Henderson of Clearwater, Fla.; siblings Brandy L. Alexander of Greenport, Jamie R. Nietupski of Cutchogue, Jarrett C. Nietupski of Ranson, W.V., and Taylor S. Nietupski of Ranson; grandmother Carol Ryan of Milford, Pa.; nieces and nephews Savannah Alexander, Carter Nietupski, Maddison Scotto and Jackson Scotto; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family has chosen to remember Christie’s life privately at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is assisting the family.

This is a paid notice.