OBITS: The New York Times 25 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 Burke, Russell Ely BURKE-Russell Ely, II. 83, of Richmond, VA, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theo Welles Burke. He is survived by his children, Martha Deprez of Portland ME; Russell E. Burke, III of New York, N.Y.; Laurance G. Burke of Richmond, VA.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Born in Plainfield, N.J., Mr. Burke attended Taft School and Yale University. A memorial service will be held September 10 at 11 A.M. in Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains, N.J. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the American Cancer Society. Published in the New York Times on 8/25/2004. Delacorte, Albert DELACORTE Albert. The Board of Trustees, the faculty, students and staff of Teachers College, Columbia University are deeply saddened by the passing of Albert Delacorte, who was a friend of the College and of education. Mr. Delacorte, an alumnus of Teachers College, was dedicated to working with underserved young people through educationspending many years as a teacher, himself, and providing financial support for initiatives in the arts, the City and the schools. His generous support of the Peace Corps Fellows Program at Teachers College continues to make a tremendous difference in the lives of the Fellows teaching in New York City schools and in the lives of the children they teach. Many hundreds of people have benefited from Mr. Delacorte's generosity without ever having known his name. His enthusiasm, devotion and vision toward improving urban education serve as an inspiration to us all. Arthur Levine, President, Teachers College, Columbia University Published in the New York Times on 8/25/2004. Fuchsberg, Esta FUCHSBERG-Esta. Of Great Neck, NY, on August 23, 2004, of complications from ovarian cancer. Beloved wife of Seymour for 50 years. Loving mother of Jane, Paula and Gil and devoted mother-in-law of Debbie. Adoring grandmother of Ella and Julian. Cherished sister to Lou (and wife Evelyn) and the late Doris, Rose, Joe and Hank. Favorite aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Born Esta Abramowitz on the Lower East Side, she was the youngest child of Pauline and Thomas. She was an extraordinary woman, a magnetic, fun-loving spirit who brought life, laughter and love to everyone who knew her. Stylish, witty and warm, she generously gave of herself to her family, friends, synagogue and community. She will be deeply missed. Services on Thursday, August 26, at 11:30 A.M. at Riverside/Nassau North Chapel, 55 North Station Plaza, Great Neck, NY. To honor her memory, donations may be made to the Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation, 5 Channel Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050. Published in the New York Times from 8/25/2004 - 8/26/2004. Goldberg, Dorothy 1918 - 2004 Dorothy Goldberg, born in 1918 in New York City, was a daughter of Russian immigrants, Rose and David Dosik, who ran the maintenance contracting firm D. Dosik & Son. She was a long time resident of Pacific Street Brooklyn and graduated from Franklin K. Lane High in the class of January 1935. Dorothy married George Goldberg on February 24, 1940, and some six years later the couple left their marital home on Avenue Z, Brooklyn, to migrate to West Los Angeles with their two small daughters. Residing in Los Angeles for 40 years, they raised three children and built a successful business, General Construction Company. Having fallen in love with the desert George and Dorothy moved to Palm Springs in the mid-sixties. Dorothy was active in community affairs, bringing her gifts of humor, song, and story to the Palm Springs Stroke Center, brightening the lives of stroke victims while also working diligently to raise money for People Helping People USA. She was committed to passing on her beloved Jewish culture, speaking the Yiddish of her childhood in a Yiddish group and offering up her delicious Jewish/American food generously to family and friends. She swam, knitted, danced, did yoga, took many classes at Mizell and was an unbeatable Scrabble player. Even at nearly eighty-five Dorothy's memory for details was impressive, and she was regarded as the archivist, historian, and hub of family affairs. Dorothy died in her Palm Springs home on July 16. Her generous spirit, sharp wit, and chutzpah live on in her three children, Sheila Carrillo of Santa Cruz, Barbara Rodarte of Palm Springs, and David Goldberg of Oakland, five grandchildren, Juliette Carrillo of Los Angeles, Ruben Carrillo of Hawaii, Luke Richbourg of New York, Eli Richbourg of Los Angeles and Rodrigo Rodarte of Palm Springs, as well as two great-grandchildren, a niece and nephews. Published online only at www.nytimes.com. Hickey Jr., Roderick Lyons HICKEY-Roderick Lyons, Jr. Age 62. Died Monday, August 23, 2004 of complications from endocarditis. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy, devoted son Roderick L. Hickey, III, daughter-in-law Angela, two grandchildren and sister Joan. No formal services will be held. The family requests any remembrances be made to the Arthritis Foundation, www.arthritis.org Published in the New York Times on 8/25/2004. Sparber, Norman SPARBER-Norman. The officers, directors and staff of the Herman Goldman Foundation mourn the loss of their colleague and good friend, and extend heartfelt condolences to his family. A past president and longtime director of the foundation, he will be missed for his strength, his warmth and his ceaseless dedication to the promotion of good works. Published in the New York Times from 8/24/2004 - 8/25/2004. Walsh, David WALSH--David. Died August 23, 2004 in his 30th year. Survived by his parents, John F. and Annmarie H. Walsh, his brother Peter, his sister-inlaw Kimberly and his aunt Jean H. Wiley. His sister Caroline and brother James pre-deceased him. David, who had muscular dystrophy and operated from a motorized wheelchair, graduated from the Bank Street School, Columbia Prep and Fordham College at Lincoln Center, and worked at the American Museum of Natural History. A service will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, 152 W. 71 St, NY, 11AM, Friday, August 27th. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bank Street School for Children (212-875-4422) would be appreciated. Published in the New York Times on 8/25/2004. Youngblood Jr., Leslie L. YOUNGBLOOD-Leslie L., Jr. Age 84. Oil executive, Naval officer, Rhodes scholar and godfather. Leslie Youngblood, a key executive of Mobil Oil, Senior Naval Aide in the Eisenhower White House, Commanding Officer of the USS Cushing and Rhodes Scholar, died August 22, 2004 at his residence in Williamsburg, VA. Published in the New York Times on 8/25/2004.