OBITS: The New York Times 29 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. 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. Leech, John Edward LEECH-John Edward, 54, of Atlanta and formerly of New York, died May 21, 2004. Mr. Leech was a member of the Masonic Guiding Star Angle Lodge #565 in New York. He retired from Merrill Lynch after 32 years. Mr. Leech was the son of the late Jessie and James Leech. He is survived by his wife, Carol Leech; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Lisa Leech; daughter, Ashley Yvonne Leech; grandchildren, Jesse James Leech, Ryan Joseph Leech; brother, James Andrew Leech; sister, June Winters; and was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Leech Salvagio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Atlanta Humane Society, 981 Howell Mill Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-5562. A memorial service will be Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 11 o'clock at Scarborough Presbyterian Church at Route 9 and Scarborough Rd. in Scarborough, NY. Burial services were held in Atlanta on May 25, 2004. For information H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, Atlanta, (404) 851-9900. Published in the New York Times on 7/29/2004. Turetsky, Rabbi Arnold S. TURETSKY-Rabbi Arnold S. Husband of Noemie, father of Justin, Jonathan, Daniel, David, father-in-law of Wendy, Andrea, Jill, grandfather of Laura, Zev, Dylan, Adin, brother of Eileen Weltz, Aviva Hoschander, nephew of Pearl Ganz, uncle and cousin of many. Renowned spiritual leader, teacher, loving friend and relative touched countless hearts, spirits and minds. Devoted teacher of Talmud and Torah; inspired young and old, locally and internationally, at J.T.S. and Jewish University of Budapest. Thrilled with strengthening and revitalizing Jewish communities in Europe and Israel as NGO representative for Synagogue Council to the U.N., founding Rabbi of Beit Praha in Prague, education department Israel Bonds. Rabbi of Temple Israel Center in White Plains, Jackson Heights, Jacksonville, Youngstown. Rabbi in Residence Cornell University. Chaplain U.S. Navy and Marines. Opening prayer for U.S. Congress 1961 introduced Hebrew into Congresional Record. Published in the New York Times on 7/29/2004.