Obituaries
Teresita R. Echaniz
- May 23, 2023
Teresita R. Echaniz Teresita was born in Havana, Cuba and arrived in the U.S., as a refugee, in 1961. She lived with her parents in Flushing, N.Y. Tere attended Barnard College where she majored in Mathematics. She was a trailblazer for women entering the math and computer science industry. She was the only woman in her college physics and math classes she needed to take at the then all-men
Agnes Lacedonia
- April 21, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Agnes Lacedonia, who passed peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 99. Agnes was born and raised in NYC, and was a longtime resident of Stuyvesant Town. Agnes was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Agnes is predeceased by her devoted husband Mario, her two loving sisters, Ann and Eva, a
Frederick Patrick DeLeon
March 16, 1966 - March 3, 2023
Frederick Patrick DeLeon, 56, of New York, New York passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at New York University Hospital after a valiant and graceful fight against numerous health issues over many years. Fred was a loving, adventurous, thoughtful, and spontaneous family man. He had various nicknames including: Derick, Fred, Freddo, Tito Fred, and Uncle Tito Fred to his family and friend
Sofia J. Salvador-Greenfield
- January 6, 2023
Sofia J. Salvador-Greenfied of New York and the Philippines. Beloved wife of Harold Greenfield, daughter of the late Felix and the late Basilia and sister of Lucy, Leonida, Norma, Angelina, Horacia and Pablo. Graduate of University of Santo Thomas, and of Teachers College, Columbia University. Dedicated nurse and instructor. Former faculty member of the University of Santo Thomas in the Ph
Betty Coats Lindsey
July 2, 1927 - January 2, 2023
Betty Coats Lindsey died at her home in Manhattan on January 2, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born on July 2, 1927, in Tampa, Florida to Eva May Coats (LA) and William Merton Lindsey (MO). She was a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. Betty received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and was inducted into their Phi Beta Kappa Chapter; and received her PhD in Literature f
Margaret J. Paine
- November 25, 2022
William J. Latimer
October 22, 1935 - November 9, 2022
William John Latimer age 87 died peacefully at home on November 9, 2022. Bill was born on October 22, 1935 to Cyril Valentine Latimer and Gladys E. Latimer. He grew up in Moorestown NJ and Brooklyn NY, graduated from Brooklyn Tech and attended Brooklyn College. Member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Bill leaves a legacy of buildings and projects throughout New York.
John Austin (Augustine) Whyte
August 23, 1946 - November 7, 2022
John Austin (Augustine) Whyte August 23, 1946 – November 7th, 2022 We mourn the loss of our beloved brother, uncle and dear friend. Austin died peacefully on, November 7, 2022, in the care of the compassionate staff at Calvary Hospice, Brooklyn, N.Y. following a long illness. Austin is pre-deceased by his parents, John and Lena Whyte and brother Paddy. Austin will be sadly missed by his br
Bernadette Masterson
- October 24, 2022
