Friends of Murder Victim Plea to Have Son Remain in St. James

A memorial is set up outside the doctor's office on Lake Avenue for the late Katie Farrell, . The office will add to the memorial Thursday by raising a banner for her son Tyler, asking for him to remain with his family in St. James.

The banner outside the office where Katie's mother Claire works will read "Bring Tyler Farrell Home." Currently, both Farrell's family and the family of James Schultz, the East Northport man an ex-boyfriend to Katie who police said killed her and returned home to kill himself, are seeking custody of their son Tyler, according to an employee at the office.

The memorial is a dedication to the type of person and mother Katie was, the office employee said.

"We want the public to know what a wonderful mother Tyler had," said the employee of the memorial.

In addition to the memorial, a fund has been set up in Katie's name with proceeds going to the future education of her son. The donations could be made via PayPal or credit card at katiefarrellfund.com. Donations could also be made by mailing a check to Donald Hehir and Associates at 180 East Main Street in Smithtown.

The office employee said there is no set time for the banner to be raised outside the 403 Lake Avenue office but it should be up by Thursday afternoon.

A carnival and fundraiser has also been set up with proceeds going towards Tyler's education. The carnival will take place May 20 at the  , where Katie used to work, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature game booths, candy carts, food, live music and more.