Obituaries

Anita S. Katz, who served for 20 years, worked right up until her death.

Jim Lynn was a "fine editor who always improved your writing," ex-colleague said.

Raymond 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.

"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."

Ex-Rockville Centre resident also wrote for The New York Times and TV's "Roseanne."

A 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."

Even after retiring, Marshall Spector was known to hold court at Starbucks, listening calmly to those with whom he disagreed about politics, religion and science.

"I feel she's with me," says son of Elsi Gerda Becerra, a former school kitchen manager.

The Smithtown resident recounted the Nazi atrocities to countless children and other audiences on Long Island and around the nation and globe.

Mitch Lohan was honored by hundreds of mourners at his funeral services.

Norman Goodman, a department chair, was "one of the giants of the original faculty."

Orlando Zeppieri was one of the largest ready-mix suppliers on Long Island.

Joan Belilos also was a grandmother who went above and beyond for her family.

Fred "Mouse" Meuser's family has a plan to keep his memory alive at the fire department.

As 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.

Stephen 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.

Martin Steadman of Garden City had careers in journalism and public relations.

As 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.

Bishop 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.

James W. Foote was in demand for reenactments and appearances.

Thomas Pushpamangalam came to the U.S. from India to study at NYU, where he later taught.

Joseph Scannell, a longtime Nassau legislator, was dedicated to constituents.

Shelby Modell's "whole life was dedicated to helping people," her son said.

Ruth Elizabeth Knutson, a well-known cornerstone of the Cold Spring Harbor community and mother of 11 chldren, died April 16 at age 95.

He documented war, terrorism and everyday life in New York City and on Long Island.

Some of the many images from Viorel Florescu, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes and a Newsday alum who died on April 30.

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.

James "Jimmy" McBride was a platemaker for 43 years and a dedicated union member.

Billy McCall fought for civil rights and wasn't afraid to speak up against injustice, his family and friends said.

She fought against racial discrimination in housing in Nassau County and pushed for better conditions for migrant workers in Suffolk County.

Joseph Torregrossa, who had 9/11 cancers and died of COVID-19, was generous with his time.