OBITS: The New York Times 15 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. Cadwell, John M. 1961 - 2004 JOHN M. CADWELL, 42, of New York City died Saturday, July 10, 2004 at his summer home on Fire Island, New York. He was born in Park Ridge, Illinois on July 15, 1961 to Dr. James R. and Arlene V. Cadwell. Working as a television producer/director, John began utilizing his talents with the British Broadcasting Corporation's North American office, BBC Worldwide, as Director of Co-Productions. After seven years, John left the BBC to pursue more hands-on field work as a producer/director in New York City. He produced a wide range of non-fiction programs including Fire Island, a reality series for Britain's Channel Four and the Bravo Network in the United States. John also developed a number of network documentaries including: Skip Tracers, Armed and Missing: The Story of Captain Craig Button, and Christmas Windows as well as producing the feature film Stonewall. John worked for Pulse Productions in Green Bay and most recently for Solar Film & Video in New York City. John will be greatly missed by all his family and friends in both his beloved New York City and throughout the country. He is survived by his mother, Arlene V. Cadwell of De Pere, Wisconsin; four sisters Mary (Cary) Shoberg, Green Bay, Wisconsin; Julie (Steven) Letellier, Whitewater, Wisconsin; Lora (Kevin) Carboni, La Crosse, Wisconsin; and Lisa Santeler, Green Bay, Wisconsin; and by one brother, Matthew, Kenosha, Wisconsin. John is also survived by his seven nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his father, Dr. James R. Cadwell. Funeral services will be held at St. James Parrish in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Burial will immediately follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Illinois. Memorials may be sent to Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home at 2000 East Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004. 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. MacLear, Frank MacLEAR-Frank. Died at home in Watch Hill, RI July 11, 2004. A noted Naval Architect and yachtsman, president of MacLear & Harris Inc. Memorial service will be held at 12:30PM Saturday July 17 at the Watch Hill Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT. Published in the New York Times on 7/15/2004. 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. Nickerson, Adams Hoffman NICKERSON-Adams Hoffman. Of New York City and Cold Spring Harbor, NY passed away on July 13 in NYC. Born in New York on February 9, 1924, he was the devoted husband of the late Virginia Moffat Nickerson and the loving brother of the late Schuyler H. Nickerson and Judge Eugene H. Nickerson. He is survived by his brothers William H. Nickerson of Greenwich, CT, Martinus H. Nickerson of Bellingham, WA, four step-children, Douglas Bateson, Rosina Barker, Emily Bateson and William Bateson, and six grandchildren. He was the son of the late Hoffman Nickerson and Ruth Comstock Nickerson. He was a graduate of St. Bernard's School (NYC), Saint Mark's School (Southboro, MA) and Harvard University (1946). He was a member of the Saint Nicholas Society, and the Holland Lodge. He was an enthusiastic squash player at the Racquet and Tennis Club and the Union Club in NYC and at Piping Rock Club in Locust Valley, NY. He was active in the NY real estate industry, first with firm of Albert B. Ashforth, Inc. and later as President of Eugene A. Hoffman Management, Inc. He also served as the Chairman of the Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association. Services will be held on Saturday, July 17 at 3pm at St. John's Church, Cold Spring Harbor, NY. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be sent to the Children's Aid Society. Published in the New York Times from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004. Piccone, Paul PICCONE-Paul. Political philosopher and founder and editor of the influential journal Telos, died on Monday, July 12 after a courageous struggle with cancer. Born in L'Aquila, Italy, Dr. Piccone immigrated to Rochester, NY at the age of 14. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from SUNY Buffalo in 1970. Dr. Piccone is survived by his wife, Maria, and his brothers, John, Jim, Angelo, Maurizio and Wally. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, July 15 at 9:30 AM at Mary Help of Christians Church, 440 East 12th Street, New York City. Published in the New York Times on 7/15/2004. Rockefeller, Laurance S. ROCKEFELLER Laurance S. The California Institute of Integral Studies mourns the loss of Laurance S. Rockefeller, its great friend, honorary trustee, visionary advisor, and generous benefactor. The CIIS community will miss him and will always be greatful for his dedicated support and commitment. Elizabeth J. McCormack, Chair of the Board Joseph L. Subbiondo, President of CIIS Published in the New York Times on 7/15/2004. Zap, Carolla ZAP--Carolla, August 12, 1973-July 3, 2004. Cutting-edge painter and graphic designer, adventuresome motorcyclist, accomplished violinist, voracious reader, animal lover, who for two years valiantly fought a rare stomach cancer, succumbed to its ravages peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved mother, sister, brother-in-law, boyfriend, and dog. She will be remembered, loved, and missed for her many talents, beauty, courage, style, wit and humanity. "E un fior che nasce e muore...ah, tutto, tutto fini." Published in the New York Times on 7/15/2004.