OBITS: The New York Times 15 Aug 2004; New York City, New York co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com Brown, David Edward BROWN-David Edward, on August 8, 2004, after a brief illness. Born July 11, 1937, in Boston, MA. David made his home in LA, but was always a New Yorker at heart. He was a nationally known loungewear and robe designer with his own label, supplying fine stores such as Saks and Nordstroms. David was a dynamic business person, a passionate opera lover and Met patron, and a wonderful friend. His lust for life and innumerable kindnesses to all who were lucky enough to have known him will live on in their hearts. No services are planned and donations may be made to the Metropolitan Opera Guild. Published in the New York Times on 8/15/2004. Child, Julia CHILD-Julia. The staff of Parade magazine mourns the loss of a friend and colleague. Julia Child, one of America's best loved chefs, was a television icon, a cookbook author, and food editor of Parade from 1982 to 1986. Her column, ``From Julia Child's Kitchen,'' gave Americans an extra dose of Julia's unique style, character, and culinary expertise. She remained a friend to Parade throughout the years. We will miss her kindness and enthusiasm. Walter Anderson, Chairman Parade Published in the New York Times from 8/14/2004 - 8/15/2004. Clarke, Sherman V. CLARKE-Sherman V. August 10, 2004. Of Voorhees NJ. Beloved life partner of Mark J. Heddy. Son of the late Pearl and Samuel Clarke. Survived by many others close to his heart. Viewing Monday, 2-3PM, Platt Memorial Chapels Inc., 2001 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ. Services 3PM logo Published in the New York Times from 8/12/2004 - 8/15/2004. Cohen, Alan N. COHEN-Alan N. The National Basketball Association notes with sadness the death of our colleague Alan N. Cohen. A longtime and highly respected member of the NBA family, Alan began his association with the league in 1974 when he was named CEO and Chairman of Madison Square Garden, which owned the New York Knicks. He later served in ownership roles for the New Jersey NETS as well as the Boston Celtics during the team's championship years of the 1980s. As an executive, team owner and Chairman of the NBA's Board of Governors, Alan made enormous contributions to the growth of the league, most notably as an architect of the NBA's landmark revenue sharing/salary cap system in 1983. In addition to his relationship with the NBA, Alan was distinguished as both a successful businessman and generous humanitarian. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Carol, daughters Rebecca and Laurie, son Gordon and sister Beryl. Jerry Colangelo, Chairman David J. Stern, Commissioner logo Published in the New York Times on 8/15/2004. Ford, Francis P. FORD-Francis P. (Frank). Born in the Bronx, N.Y,. on August 15, 1920. Departed on July 14, 2004, Rockville Centre, N.Y. Husband of the late Joan (O'Byrne). Beloved father of Denise, Mark, Andrew, Alison, Jennifer, Gabrielle, Christopher and Justin. Also survived by 15 grandchildren. Professor of English at Molloy College, President of the Faculty, playwright, director, author and, in retirement, member of AFTRA and Screen Actors Guild. Contributions may be made to the Joan Ford or Frank Ford Scholarship Funds, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave. Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 Published in the New York Times on 8/15/2004. Green, Stanley GREEN-Stanley. A kind and gentle friend. Our love and sympathy to Alice, David, Ronald and our adored son-inlaw Douglas. Edwina and Marvin Marks Published in the New York Times on 8/15/2004. Pollack, Milton POLLACK-Honorable Milton, age 97, United States Senior Judge for the Southern District of New York, died Friday, August 13, 2004. He was the son of the late Julius and Betty Pollack and was born September 29, 1906 in Brooklyn, New York. Judge Pollack was blessed with two outstanding careers and two wonderful marriages. After more than thirty years as a distinguished trial lawyer in New York, he was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to the Federal Judiciary in 1967. In 1932 he married Lillian Klein who died in 1967. In 1971 he married Moselle Baum Erlich of Houston who died February 13, 2004. Beloved father of Stephanie and William Miller, Daniel and Susan Pollack, Joan and Marvin Kaplan, Judy and Rodney Margolis, and Phyllis and George Asch. Adoring and proud grandfather of Drs. Debra Singer and Hal Stein, Drs. Marcy Singer Gabella and William Gabella, Samuel and Laura Pollack, Gabriella Pollack, Jill and Jeff Levenson, Elizabeth and Daniel Treinish, Karen and Roy Brooks, Susan and Forrest Bruch, Deborah and Richard Kaplan, Nancy and Robert Risman, Melanie and Lawrence Margolis, Elizabeth and Randolph Guggenheimer, Mark and Tonya Miller, Drs. Rachel Miller and Kent Becker and Dr. Steven Miller. Cherished great grandfather of 23. Brother of Muriel Brody and Lillian and Leo Morse and the late George Pollack. Services Wednesday, August 18th, 11 AM at Temple Emanu-El, Fifth Avenue at 65th Street. Published in the New York Times from 8/15/2004 - 8/17/2004. Ross, Lois ROSS-Lois. A resident of Westport, CT for over 18 years, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on August 10, 2004, after a long and difficult struggle with lupus. She was 62 years of age. A former spokesperson for Kodak in their National Campaign on Family Portrait Photography during the mid 1980's, her family became the ``Kodak Family'' appearing in publicity photos taken at Ca d'Zan, the John and Mabel Ringling Winter Residence on Sarasota Bay in Sarasota, FL. by the internationally acclaimed photographer Christopher Der Mannuelian, of San Mateo. Her career began in fashion modeling in the 1970's and grew into fashion consulting, staging many fashion events for Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, J C Penney and Filene's, locally, and from Washington DC to Boston. Ultimately she produced major fashion events for the Stamford Town Center amphitheater in Stamford, CT. During this period she appeared in numerous tv commercials, print ads and billboards for major US companies, from AT&T, Pepsi and Charmin, a member of SAG and AFTRA, and was a very busy hand model for major products, as well. She completed her undergraduate studies at Syracuse University, Finch College and Columbia University as an art history major. She leaves behind Arthur, her beloved husband of 44 years, three adult children, Cheri Sarner of Jupiter, FL, Robert Ross of Darien, CT and Steven Ross of Sterling, VA, as well as five beloved grandchildren, Harrison and Arden Sarner, and Morgan, Madeleine and Meridith Ross. She was the daughter of the late Seymour and Syde Goldberg of Purchase, NY and Palm Beach, FL, and is survived by her step-mother, Bella Goldberg of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Services were held on Friday, August 13, 2004 at Riverside Memorial Chapel at noon at 21 West Broad Street, Mount Vernon, NY (914-664-6800). Burial services will follow at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY. Lois will be sorely missed by her friends and family. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation in memory of Lois Ross to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2000 L Street, NW Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036. Published in the New York Times from 8/13/2004 - 8/15/2004. Rytman, Julius RYTMAN-Julius. July 13, 1925-August 12, 2004. Born Dokszyce, Poland. Resident of Preston, CT, 55 years. A well known, successful businessman, Holocaust survivor and a brave fighter in the Partisan movement of Belcrus. Loving husband of Dora (Gurewicz) for 59 years. Father to Barbara (Allie) Resnik, Mollie (John) Grossman and Eileen (Richard) Robbins; grandfather to Jessica, Elliot, Richard, Peter, Joshua, Daniel, Rachel and Emma. Funeral Sunday, August 15, Church & Allen Funeral Home, Norwich, CT. In lieu of flowers, Backus Foundation for Emergency Services, c/o Norwich Backus Hospital, 326 Washington St, Norwich, CT 06360 or Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280. Published in the New York Times from 8/14/2004 - 8/15/2004. Sisk, Robert J. SISK-Robert J. Of Greenwich, died on August 8, 2004. Former Chairman of the Wall Street law firm of Hughes Hubbard & Reed, he was one of the country's most esteemed trial lawyers. He is survived by his wife Sandra, his children Julie, Robert, Kathryn Tucker, Laura, Philip and John, by Sandra's son Howard Clark, III, four grandchildren and by two brothers Alvin and Sidney Sisk. A memorial service will be held at 1:30pm on August 23rd at the Sisk home in Greenwich, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Yale Medical Oncology Dept, 333 Cedar St, P.O. Box 20832, New Haven, CT 06520 Published in the New York Times from 8/15/2004 - 8/18/2004. Snyder, Jacqueline P. SNYDER-Jacqueline P. August 2, 2004 in Whispering Pines, NC. Our friend Jackie had beauty, humor, and intelligence. A direct descendant of New York early Dutch settlers, New York was where her heart was. A New York debutante in 1947, in 1952 she married our late friend Ralph Snyder M.D. who later became Dean and then President of New York Medical College. Loving mother to Vicki and Gordon (Barbara) Snyder and a loving grandmother of Robert and Pamela. She was the President of the NC State Medical Auxiliary. In 1997, the Governor of North Carolina gave her an award as the Outstanding Volunteer in the State. Jackie, we loved you and Ralph and always will. Now you are as one again. Rhoda and H.G. Cohen, M.D. Published in the New York Times on 8/15/2004. White, Craig Scott WHITE-Craig Scott. Beloved friend. Born Harbor Beach, MI. Died July 28, 2004 in New York, of natural causes complicated by asthma. Some people he loved: Gyongyi, Vinny, Bart, Dick Best, Harvey family, Justin. Please honor his memory by being kind to animals. Memorial Mass St. Francis of Assisi Lower Church, 135 W. 31st St., Monday, August 16, 5:30 PM. Published in the New York Times on 8/15/2004.