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Botchman, Jay L.   
BOTCHMAN-Jay L., a resident of Las Vegas died on Saturday, July 31, 2004. He
was 72 years old. Mr. Botchman was born on June 6, 1932 in Boston,
Massachusetts, to the late Louis and Ruth. Mr. Botchman was a graduate of
White Plains High School and resided in the area for 30 years. He served in
the Navy on the USS Salem in the 50's and was a self-made business man in the
Metropolitan area for 50 years. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Gibbons),
his brother Allan & his nephews Bruce, Keith & Gary. Funeral services will be
private in Las Vegas. Remembrances in Jay's name may be made to the Salvation
Army.
Published in the New York Times on 8/4/2004.

La Fontaine, Wilfred   
LA FONTAINE-Wilfred. The New York Times records with deep sorrow the passing
of Wilfred La Fontaine, associated with The Times from November 17, 1984 until
retiring in March 31, 1998.
Published in the New York Times on 8/4/2004.

Moore, Kneeland Savery   
MOORE-Kneeland Savery. On July 29, at home in South Carver, Massachusetts
after short illness. Husband of late Mary Kane Moore of Ossining, NY. Survived
by son and daughter-in-law, K. Savery and Janice H. Moore of Sunnyside, NY,
daughter Mary Lee Moore & granddaughter Lea Savery Moore of Boston, and his
companion of many years, Marian W. Newton. Born Brooklyn, New York, June 5,
1913. Served in United States Air Force as captain during World War II. 30
year resident of North Tarrytown, NY. Advertising Account Director at BBD&O,
New York, for 21 years. Marketing Director for Interbank Card Association,
which became MasterCard, for 16 years. Nine time men's tennis champion at
Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Scarborough, NY. Memorial service noon Saturday,
September 18, 2004, Union Church, South Carver, MA. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be sent to Union Church Society, PO Box 37, South Carver, MA
02366.
Published in the New York Times on 8/4/2004.

Pearlman, Herbert M.   
PEARLMAN-Herbert M. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, entrepreneur,
corporate founder and builder, sponsor of medical and educational charities.
The very best of men.
Published in the New York Times from 8/4/2004 - 8/5/2004.

Silver, Joseph W.   
SILVER-Joseph W. Congregation Beth Sholom of Lawrence, New York records the
passing of our esteemed member, Dr. Joseph W. Silver. May the family be
comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Published in the New York Times on 8/4/2004.

Whitman, Alexander Harvey   
WHITMAN-Alexander Harvey, 85, on July 30, at home. Beloved husband of Sylvia
Choate Whitman, of Chester, CT. He lived most of his life in Cedarhurst, NY,
where he was born. Graduate of St. Paul's School and Harvard College '41.
Served on and then commanded U.S. Navy patrol craft in the Atlantic and
Pacific in World War II. He worked as a chartering broker for W.R. Grace and
Co., James E. Ward, and MidOcean Brokers, Inc. Longtime member of the Rockaway
Hunting Club, the Lawrence Beach Club, the Cedarhurst Yacht Club, the Harvard
Club of New York, and the Brook Club. Avid supporter of the Seamen's Church
Institute. He was a gentleman known for his charm and wit. Survivors include
his wife; sons Alexander H. Whitman, of Seattle, WA, and Stephen V.R. Whitman,
of Simsbury, CT; daughters Angelica Schuyler Whitman and Jennifer Whitman
Foster, of Northampton, MA, and Sylvia Whitman, of Arlington, VA; and ten
grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seamen's
Church Institute, 241 Water St, New York 10038. Memorial service 11:30AM,
September 11, Trinity-St. John's Episcopal Church, Hewlett, NY.
Published in the New York Times on 8/4/2004.