Obituaries

Frederick Patrick DeLeon

March 16, 1966 - March 3, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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William J. Latimer

October 22, 1935 - November 9, 2022
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  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
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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
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Nerelita Jacala

- October 23, 2022
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Catherine McKew Cheney

- October 8, 2022
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Catherine McKew Cheney passed away peacefully in the evening of October 8, 2022. Pre-deceased by her husband Paul, Cathy is survived by her children, Kate Patton and Jim Cheney, her children-in-law Kate Dolan-Cheney and Peter Patton, her sisters Maureen McKew and Ann Hirsch, and her grandchildren Paul Patton, Eleanor “Ellie” Patton, and Jack Cheney. She will be remembered very fondly for he

William Rivera

December 24, 1958 - October 2, 2022
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William Rivera - Rodriguez, Kyoshi, father, partner, devoted friend and beloved member of the New York City Martial Arts community, was in essence a true Warrior. William (beloved to many as Willie) was a powerful spirit, born on a small farm in Arroyo, Puerto Rico. He grew up in Williamsburg Brooklyn and was raised by his beloved grandmother, “Mama Jija” during the turbulent 1960’s until th