Obituaries
Josephine Civitella
- January 28, 2021
November 22, 1920-January 28, 2021 It was a fabulous life, 100 years of Josephine "Josie" Civitella, the last surviving member of her family. If you knew her, you knew her simply as "Grandma" but she was not simply a Grandma. She was a whole lot of woman, all 5 feet of her, with a whole lot of heart. She was a wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She shared one of the greate
Brenda P. Ballin
- January 28, 2021
Brenda Phillips Ballin died at her home in Manhattan on January 28, 2021 of an extended illness complicated by coronavirus—what her relatives called a "COVID storm." Her family all agreed that it would take a mighty storm to end the life story of such a fiercely independent and fiery spirit. Always larger than life, Brenda was a well-known figure to three decades of visitors to the Metropolita
Donna Feeks
July 23, 1970 - January 28, 2021
Donna Marie Feeks your beating heart stopped on January 28, 2021, but you will always live on in ours. Our only solace is knowing that you are now reunited with mom- Johannah, dad- Robert, stepfather- Bernie, and big brother Robert. We will always love and miss you until we meet again. Survived by her twin Lorraine, sister Kimberly, brother Sean and her children Christina, Alfredo, Michel
Modesta Morales
January 12, 1926 - January 28, 2021
Modesta was born January 12th, 1926 in Santurce, Puerto Rico As a young woman, she established her home in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan, where she lived for the past 80 years. Modesta was a pillar of her community, having worked as a social worker, helping those who could not advocate for themselves. ALL who knew her loved her, as she was one of the world's kindest, gentlest souls. Sh
Richard Jonas
October 17, 1954 - January 24, 2021
Richard R. Jonas, 67, passed away peacefully in New York City on January 24, 2021 following complications from bladder cancer. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Richard was a 1972 graduate of Whitehall Yearling High School. He graduated from The Ohio State University where he majored in journalism and obtained the coveted role of editor of the university's Ohio State Lantern. He was a gifted w
Robert Castro
May 18, 1940 - January 21, 2021
ROBERT ERIC CASTRO Entered The World - 18 MAY 1940 Departed the Earth - 21 JAN 2021 What is in one life can fill a world... Robert Eric Castro Bermudez (a.k.a. and born under the name Roberto Erico Castro Bermudez) - A gentleman who was also a gentle man, a loving father, a reverent son, an adoring brother, a nurturing uncle, a loyal friend, a GarĂfuna Man, a warrior for social justice, a tirele
Howard Danziger
October 20, 1938 - January 3, 2021
Howard Danziger was a professional pianist, arranger, conductor and comedy writer. Mr. Danziger was the conductor at the Latin Quarter, The Royal Box, The Playboy Club and The Living Room. He arranged for such luminaries as Engelbert Humperdinck, Alexis Smith, Sylvia Syms and Brook Benton. Howard has written original music for "The Merv Griffin Show" and the feature film "The Delta Factor." He
Edward Ramirez
November 11, 1951 - December 16, 2020
Edward was born on November 11, 1951 and passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Edward was a resident of New York, New York.
Barbara Cortes
December 2, 1953 - December 16, 2020
Barbara was born on December 2, 1953 and passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Barbara was a resident of New York City, New York.
Chris G. Murray
November 5, 1947 - December 15, 2020
Chris was born on November 5, 1947 and passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Chris was a resident of New York, New York.










