OBITS: The New York Times 14 Jul 2004; New York City, New York co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** 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 Bonous-Smit, Clara Beatrice BONOUS-SMIT, Clara Beatrice, of Elmont, New York, on July 5, 2004. Beloved mother of Michael, Andrew, Barbara, Ingrid and her husband Keith and, Marguerite and her husband Gerry, and loving grandmother to Alexandra, Candace, David and Brandon. She was born in Kingston, District of Georgetown, British Guiana (now Guyana), the second child to Clara Eloise Peroune and James Sinclair Bonous. She was sister to Alan Sinclair Bonous and to Royal Air Force Veteran, James Fitzpatrick Bonous. Known to most as Bea, she graduated the second highest in her nursing school class and highest in her midwifery training class at Georgetown Hospital, and later travelled to England on a British Consulate scholarship, studying at the London School of Economics before entering and completing training at the Royal College of Nursing in London. She later relocated to the United States, eventually meeting and marrying Cecil Corneilus Smit. And perhaps in the most magnanimous role of her life, Bea adopted all five of her brother Alan's children to provide them with a loving and nurturing home in New York. At that time, they were the largest number of children to be adopted into the United States from the same family. A registered nurse and healthcare professional for over 40 years, Bea held such positions as: Ward Sister at Georgetown Hospital (Guyana), Assistant Clinical Instructor and Head Nurse (Brooklyn Jewish Hospital), Nursing Director at Midland General Hospital, and Supervisor of Nurses at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital and Queens Hospital Center (New York). She was a former Vice-Chairman for the Nurses Association of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a member of the American Nurses Association, & the New York Nurses Association. She retired from Queens Hospital Center after 21 years of dedicated service, receiving numerous accolades from such dignitaries as former Senator Frank Padavan and former Mayor John Lindsay. Visitation 2-5 & 7-9PM July 9 at Gilmore's Funeral Home, 191-02 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, NY. Services 9:30AM July 10 at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 631 Elmont Road, New York. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park. Published online only at www.nytimes.com. Eisenberg, Richard EISENBERG-Richard. Richard, you had legions of friends who will miss you terribly. Jill and I were fortunate to be among them. You were so much fun...enthusiastically sharing your interests in golf, movies, opera, books, crossword puzzles, politics, travel or your red MGA. You left us all wanting more of you. We will always remember your devotion to Ruth, Jessica, Ben, Erika and Charles and their constant delight as you entertained them and us with your wonderful stories and unique observations about life. Golf will never be the same without you. We love you and you will be in our hearts forever. Jill and Ken Published in the New York Times from 7/14/2004 - 7/15/2004. Eisenberg, Richard P. EISENBERG Richard P., died on July 12 of gastric cancer at the age of 60. He was the most beloved husband of Ruth, adored father of Erika and Jessica, and father-in-law of Ben, ``uncle-fun Richie'' to all of his nieces and nephews, cherished brother-in-law of Josh, Brooks, Marilyn, Ralph, Sol, and Yaffa, and best friend to many. No one loved life as much as he did or fought harder for it. Those who knew him were lucky to benefit from his kindness, intelligence, and humor. He had the unique ability to see and appreciate the best qualities in each person he knew. He brought us endless love, joy, fun, and hope. He will be deeply missed. Funeral Thursday, 10AM, ``The Riverside,'' 76th and Amsterdam. For those desiring, donations can be made to the Richard P. Eisenberg fund for gastric cancer research, NYU Medical Center, office of development, 1 Park Ave. 9th flr, NYC 10016 (attn: Omayra Velez). Published in the New York Times from 7/14/2004 - 7/15/2004. Landau, Jean-Claude LANDAU-Jean-Claude. The remaining officers and scientists of Atlantic Dyestuff Corporation and American Dyestuff Corporation note with sorrow the passing of their colleague. Jean-Claude left our industry more than a half century ago. Jean-Claude came to us after MIT and after graduate work in Zurich under Nobel Laureate Professor Paul Karrer. Upon leaving chemistry to enter his family business, Jean-Claude left behind many unique syntheses of dyes, some of which are still used today throughout the world. The most wonderful remark about him was made by a colleague ``he is the most civilized person I have ever met!''. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Solange and to his children and grandchildren. Rubin Rabinowitz, Chairman American Dyestuff Corporation Clifton, New Jersey Published in the New York Times on 7/14/2004. Martinez, Marcella A. MARTINEZ Marcella A., O.D. (Jamaica), 64, died peacefully July 11, 2004. Survived by her brother John A. and sister-in-law Melanie R. Martinez of Atlanta; her nephew John, his wife Tara, children Gabriel & James; her niece Alexandra, and Leroy. Memorial Mass was held at St. Thomas More Church, on Saturday, July 17, 2004. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of New York. Published in the New York Times from 7/14/2004 - 7/21/2004. Rockefeller, Laurance S. ROCKEFELLER Laurance S. The faculty and staff of the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute and the Marie-Josee and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cadiovascular Health at The Mount Sinai Medical Center are deeply saddened by the passing of Laurance S. Rockefeller, a trusted friend and advisor who made significant contributions to the advancement of cardiovascular research and patient care. As a member of the Institute's Advisory Board, he shared our deep commitment to improving the lives of those suffering from cardiovascular disease. We extend our sincere condolences to his children, and the entire Rockefeller family. Published in the New York Times on 7/14/2004. West, Samantha Lauren (Memoriam) WEST Samantha Lauren, born 7/14/94. There is a place that is as far from here as breathing out is from breathing in. From there, Samantha shines her light on us with the gentle grace of a willow tree swaying in the soft summer breeze. Happy 10th birthday. Love, Ema-Susan Leitner Published in the New York Times on 7/14/2004.