OBITS: The New York Times 28 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 Hofheimer, Natalie HOFHEIMER-Natalie. The Trustees, Administration and Staff of Blythedale Children's Hospital are saddened to learn of the passing of Natalie, beloved wife of our dear friend, Trustee and former Chair of the Board, Joseph Hofheimer. Natalie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In her relationships with her friends, Natalie was always caring, compassionate and gracious. She was a wonderful and generous woman in every sense of the word. We will miss her, and extend our heartfelt condolences to Joe, their children, and their entire family. Laurence W. Cohen Chair, Board of Trustees Larry Levine, PResident & CEO Published in the New York Times from 7/28/2004 - 7/29/2004. Jacquet, Illinois JACQUET-Illinois renowned jazz musician and band leader, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004 at his home in Jamaica, NY. Visitation Wednesday, July 28th from 1-3 PM at the J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home, 179-24 Linden Blvd. Jamaica, NY and services Thursday, July 29th at the Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY at 11:00 AM, with visitation from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. For information J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home, Inc. 718 526 5656 www.jfosterphillips.com Published in the New York Times on 7/28/2004. La Croix, Kenneth M. La CROIX-Kenneth M. of New York City and Washington, CT. Beloved life partner of John Brewer and co-owner of Fonthill Ltd. Devoted son of Simone La Croix and loving brother of Carol and Linda. Services will be held in Augusta, Maine followed by interment in Washington, CT. A memorial service will be held in New York City in the Fall. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Animal Welfare Society of New Milford, 8 Dodd Road, New Milford, CT. 06776. Published in the New York Times from 7/28/2004 - 7/29/2004. Short, Janet Gerdes SHORT-Janet Gerdes on July 25, 2004, at home in Durham, NC. Survived by husband of 59 years, Winthrop, three sons, Winthrop Jr., Andrew and David, a fourth, John, died in 1983, six grandchildren and sister, Margery Tessier. Graduate of Vassar College and the Yale Law School. Practiced law in NYC for two years, retiring to start a family. Reenetered academia in the 60's studying Russian at Brandeis and Harvard. Received an A.M. in 1967 from Harvard in Regional Studies of the Soviet Union. Worked at the Harvard Business School for 10 years, variously, as Coordinator of the Business-Law Joint Degree Program, Director of the MBA Operations, and Director of Student Aid. Thereafter became Executive Assistant to the President of Babson College. During these years at Harvard and Babson she was a director of two NYSE listed companies, Allegheny Power Systems and Multibank Financial Corporation (a Massachusetts bank holding company). Family services private. Burial Pretty Marsh, Mt. Desert, ME. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 or Duke Community Hospice Services, Durham, NC 27704. Published in the New York Times on 7/28/2004.