Obituaries
Olimpia Dolores Azcona
December 17, 1950 - October 12, 2026
En Memoria de Olimpia Dolores Azcona Rodriguez 1950–2026 Olimpia Dolores Azcona Rodriguez nació en 1950 en El Rubio, San José de las Matas, República Dominicana. A principios de la década de 1980, llegó a Manhattan, Nueva York, donde construyó una vida basada en el amor, la familia y la entrega a sus seres queridos. Olimpia dedicó su vida a amar, cuidar y mantener a su familia. F
Victor Rodriguez Jr.
May 4, 1955 - October 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Victor Rodriguez Victor Rodriguez, 71, of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, will be remembered for his infectious personality, unmistakable sense of humor, and deep appreciation for music, history, and culture. Victor dedicated his professional life to education as a teacher with the New York City Department of Education. Through his work, he was part of a profession devoted to
Anwar Shaikh
October 22, 1945 - October 6, 2026
Anwar Shaikh, a towering figure in political economy and Professor Emeritus of Economics at The New School for Social Research, died on October 6 in New York. He was 80. Shaikh was born in Karachi, Pakistan. Because his father served in the Pakistan Foreign Service, he spent many of his formative years in Asia, the Middle East and Turkey. He completed his higher education in the United States, ear
Hector D. Martinez
July 14, 1938 - October 5, 2026
Hector Martínez Rivera was born on a sunny 14th of July in 1938 on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, in the town of Camuy, to Felipe Martínez Jimenez and Ana Rivera Olavarria. He was the second son of twelve children and was raised and worked on his family farm while attending school. He moved to NYC when he was 18 and began working different jobs where he developed various skills, a stro
Carol Kennedy
September 19, 1946 - October 1, 2026
Arlene Victoria Erb
- September 30, 2026
Arlene Erb, dancer, choreographer and teacher, passed away in her sleep on September 30, 2026, at the age of 86. Over a career spanning several decades and continents, she devoted much of her life to dance - performing, choreographing and, above all, teaching generations of dancers. Raised in Paterson and Fair Lawn, New Jersey, Arlene was drawn to New York City from an early age and moved there
Robert Carey
December 16, 1939 - September 29, 2026
Robert Brian Carey, Ph.D. December 16, 1939 – September 29, 2026 Robert Brian Carey, historian, educator, and minister, died peacefully on September 29, 2026, after a long illness. He was 86. Bob was born in Meriden, Connecticut, to Dr. William Clarke Carey and Antoinette Rogers. He was the third of four children, with two older brothers, William and Peter, and a younger sister, Elizabeth, all o
Robert Benjamin Hudson
August 3, 1939 - September 20, 2026
Benjamin Hudson (87) died in September 2026 after a challenging two years navigating Parkinson’s disease. Ben was fascinated by people. To his family and a small, loyal group of friends, he was also fascinating, as well as magnetic, discerning, and free-spirited. Ben was intentional about how he spent his time. He made time to walk and read, covering countless New York City blocks and coun
Daneilo Brown
February 6, 2013 - September 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Daneilo Arlando Brown Daneilo Arlando Brown was born on February 6, 2013, and passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 13. Daneilo was a bright, fun-loving, joyful child who always wanted to do something exciting. He had a special personality that made him unforgettable to everyone who knew him. His favorite words, “Wah gwan,” “What’s up,” and “I’m doing
Maritza Cardoso
March 6, 1946 - September 10, 2026
Maritza Estela Cardoso Berrido, passed away peacefully in her home in New York City, on September 10, 2026. In her Gentle and Peaceful passing she was accompanied by her only daughter Rosie and her niece Lisa. Maritza, known by all as ‘Tia Mary’, was born on March 6, 1946 in La Vega, Dominican Republic. The daughter of Jaime Rodriguez Molins and Mercedes Fernandez. In addition to her paren