Obituaries
The Port Washington resident brought his expertise to business, journalism and academia.
2m readAnita S. Katz, who served for 20 years, worked right up until her death.
2m readJim Lynn was a "fine editor who always improved your writing," ex-colleague said.
2m readMary Sheppard was an elementary school teacher for 26 years
2m readRaymond Damadian was like the name of the first scanner he built in 1977, "Indomitable." He was the board chairman of Melville-based Fonar, the MRI scanner manufacturer and research company he founded in 1978.
3m read"She loved being around people," said Tina Indenbaum's husband, Gene. "There would be many times when we'd be in line in the grocery store and she would start a conversation with a complete stranger."
3m readEx-Rockville Centre resident also wrote for The New York Times and TV's "Roseanne."
3m readA life of advocacy for immigration and other causes began for Bingham decades ago when he left a life of Wall Street comfort to help refugees from Cambodia's "Killing Fields."
4m readA towering figure, his dominant yet team-oriented play was the foundation for the Boston Celtics dynasty. The 11-time champion also was the first Black coach in major sports and a voice for social justice.
6m readEven after retiring, Marshall Spector was known to hold court at Starbucks, listening calmly to those with whom he disagreed about politics, religion and science.
2m read"I feel she's with me," says son of Elsi Gerda Becerra, a former school kitchen manager.
2m readWilliam Jakobsen rose through the defense supplier's ranks from chief engineer.
2m readPelzman, a Lynbrook resident, covered many beats, including the Jets, Mets and his alma mater, Hofstra.
2m read'Coach Cip' was a lifelong Copiague resident who had a knack for connecting with people of all ages
3m readAlicea joined the Mets organization in April 1969 and worked in a variety of roles
1m readThe Smithtown resident recounted the Nazi atrocities to countless children and other audiences on Long Island and around the nation and globe.
3m readMitch Lohan was honored by hundreds of mourners at his funeral services.
2m readAn outstanding quarterback and kicker, Capozzoli went on to play at Penn State.
2m read"He was a gentle soul," said the Rev. Kevin Smith, the pastor at Our Lady of the Snow Roman Catholic Church in Blue Point, Gronenthal's longtime home parish.
3m readNorman Goodman, a department chair, was "one of the giants of the original faculty."
2m readThe curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone and to television audiences for "Brian's Song" and "Las Vegas" has died.
2m readOrlando Zeppieri was one of the largest ready-mix suppliers on Long Island.
2m readJoan Belilos also was a grandmother who went above and beyond for her family.
3m readFred "Mouse" Meuser's family has a plan to keep his memory alive at the fire department.
2m readAs a member a special unit set up to fool the Nazis in World War II, Nicholas Leo, a Brentwood resident who died in May, helped set up phony radio networks and carry out deception over the airwaves in Europe.
3m readHe won two state championships in 34 years as the boys varsity coach.
3m readStephen A. Feron, 49, became an assistant chief in 2015 and was named chief of department in 2018, a position he held for a year, according to Ken Furuno, the current chief of department.
1m readMartin Steadman of Garden City had careers in journalism and public relations.
2m readCariddi, who coached the Wildcats for 25 years, led the team to an improbable Suffolk title in 1984.
1m readAs an editorial assistant, Geraldine Shanahan and a team of Newsday reporters received the 1970 Pulitzer Prize for public service for a three-year investigation of secret land deals and zoning manipulations by public officials in Suffolk County.
2m readThe acting clan's matriarch helped build a breast cancer research center and fund.
2m readBishop John Barres, head of the diocese, called Emil Wcela "a humble man, fine Scripture scholar, faithful pastor and dedicated bishop," noting that he served the diocese for more than 65 years.
2m readJames W. Foote was in demand for reenactments and appearances.
2m readThomas Pushpamangalam came to the U.S. from India to study at NYU, where he later taught.
2m readJoseph Scannell, a longtime Nassau legislator, was dedicated to constituents.
2m readShelby Modell's "whole life was dedicated to helping people," her son said.
2m readRuth Elizabeth Knutson, a well-known cornerstone of the Cold Spring Harbor community and mother of 11 chldren, died April 16 at age 95.
2m readHe documented war, terrorism and everyday life in New York City and on Long Island.
3m readSome of the many images from Viorel Florescu, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes and a Newsday alum who died on April 30.
Rachel Quinn died unexpectedly last June, weeks before giving birth. Through their grief and shock, her family and fellow educators have established the foundation. "I knew this was something that would make Rachel proud of me," her husband said.
2m readAfter Rachel N. Quinn, a teacher at Bretton Woods Elementary School in Hauppauge, died, her husband Nathan Quinn wanted a way to honor her memory so he created the Rachel Quinn Children's Foundation.
Evelyn Pike Rubin fled Germany for China, living among Jewish refugees in an enclave known as the Shanghai Ghetto. She told her story often, both in a book about her experiences and in lectures.
3m readMoran, who was from New Hyde Park and coached at Manhasset and Elmont, built the Cornell men's lacrosse team into a natonal power
4m readJames "Jimmy" McBride was a platemaker for 43 years and a dedicated union member.
1m readBilly McCall fought for civil rights and wasn't afraid to speak up against injustice, his family and friends said.
2m readWalton successfully headed the quest to bring HIV/AIDS care to eastern Long Island and was an early champion for gay rights.
3m readBrown, who rushed for 1,063 yards with the Giants in 1998, was NFL, college coach.
1m readShe fought against racial discrimination in housing in Nassau County and pushed for better conditions for migrant workers in Suffolk County.
3m readKaren Lessler, 65, spent two decades as an educator in the Middle Country Central School District and served as both a member and president of the school board.
1m readJoseph Torregrossa, who had 9/11 cancers and died of COVID-19, was generous with his time.
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