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Feinman, Boris   
FEINMAN-Boris. Longtime New Rochellean and civil activist, died peacefully at
home in Lantana, FL on July 22, 2004. Born 1916 in Riga, Latvia. Emigrated
1920. Graduated NYU 1937, Electrical Engineering. Worked for General Electric,
on the team responsible for the railroad engine featured in ``Union Pacific''.
September 1941 volunteered for the Signal Corps. As Captain with the elite
ETG, developed radar alongside the RAF. Boris dedicated his life to teaching
youth to take pride in this country and to participate in their government. He
developed educational programs focused on civics and the freedoms that the
Constitution affords us. During the 60's in New Rochelle, he mounted the first
``Builders of America'' exhibit, displayed in City Hall celebrating African
American contributions to America. He created innovative programs to keep
troubled kids off the streets by giving them the responsiblity to run their
own businesses. In the 70's, to celebrate the Constitution, he founded
Convention II, a national program for high school students to debate proposed
amendments on the floor of the House. His ``Builders of America'' exhibit of
Jewish contributions to America from Columbus to Ellis Island is on permanent
exhibit at West Point, and tours nationally including the Cannon Rotunda,
House of Representatives. Boris had a unique ability to impact people of all
ages and circumstances. Unselfish, and generous, the goodness he shared with
his family, friends and the nation will be sorely missed. This country has
lost a true leader. Survived by his wife Grace, children Peter, Patti and
Debi; brother Alfred, nephews Robert, Martin and Andrew and their children
Zarina, Joel, Sacha, Nicholas, and Reuben; niece Ellen and nephew Marc.
Donations to IHARE (memo: Boris Feinman Civics Education Fund) POBox 41
Purchase,NY 10577.
Published in the New York Times on 8/1/2004.

Fling, John B.   
FLING-John B. Age 52, died suddenly at home on Tuesday July 27, 2004 after a
brief illness. Mr. Fling was Vice President of Package Design for the Estee
Lauder division of Estee Lauder Cos. for 10 years. While there he had much
acclaim for his work and received several awards for design excellence,
including the 2004 Package Innovation Award from the Global Cosmetic Industry
for the Beyond Paradise fragrance. Prior to his work at Estee Lauder, Mr.
Fling was employed by Tiffany & Co. of New York and ended his 18 years of
service there as Director of Product Design. A 1973 graduate of the University
of South Florida, Mr. Fling also did graduate studies at Pratt Institute in
New York. Mr. Fling is survived by a brother, Edward, of Panama City Beach,
FL, a sister-in-law Ann, and their two children. A memorial service will be
held at 1 PM on August 2nd at Hines Rinaldi Funeral Home at 11800 New
Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD.
Published in the New York Times on 8/1/2004.

Schulman, Robert E.   
SCHULMAN-Robert E. 79 years old, died on July 28, 2004. Beloved husband of
Carol. Loving father of Marjorie, Nancy and Richard. Dear father-in-law of
Ross Smith, Andrew Soiefer and Debra Schulman. Devoted grandfather of Laura,
Rebecca, Leland, Benjamin, Kayla, Spencer and Austin. Dedicated brother of
Ethel and Milton Goro. Services were held on Friday at Riverside-Nassau North
Chapels, Great Neck, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the
Schulman Family Foundation.
Published in the New York Times from 7/30/2004 - 8/1/2004.

Woolf, Ruth G.   
WOOLF-Ruth G., 87, of Hamden, CT, (formerly of White Plains, NY) on July 24,
2004 after a long illness. Graduate of Fieldston School. Loving wife of the
late Robert S. for 58 years. She was a past president of White Plains PTA
council, White Plains Council of Community Services, White Plains Community
action program, Family Service of Westchester, White Plains Child Day Care,
Parent's Place-Westchester, Student Advocacy-Westchester. Past chairman of
Westchester Association of Family Agencies, Westchester County Youth Board,
Samaritan House Advisory Board Westchester. Past board member of Child Day
Care Council of Westchester, United Way of Westchester, Slater
Center-Westchester and Cage Teen Center-Westchester. She is survived by her
sons Thomas and Andrew, grandchildren Suzanne, Elizabeth and Jonathon and
great-grandson Benjamin. At the request of the deceased no service will be
held.
Published in the New York Times on 8/1/2004.