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Arango, Lorna Robichaux   
ARANGO-Lorna Robichaux, on Thursday, June 3, 2004. Age 81 years. Preceded in
death by her firtst husband, Max (Mickey Radutzky. A native of Raceland and
resident of St. Charles Community. Visitation at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on
Monday, June 7, 2004 at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Burial Saint
Mary's Nativity Cemetery. Mother of Leeza Arango Rodriguez. Mother-in-law of
Dr. Ricardo Rodriquez. Sister of Donald G. Robichaux and Isabelle Robichaux
Guidry. Two grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death
by parents Samuel and Alida Folse Robichaux; brothers, S.T. Robichaux, Jr.,
Dave J. Robichaux, Francis J. Robichaux, Eugene L. Robichaux; sisters, Inez
Robichaux Pecot and Rita Robichaux Bourgeois. Send correspondence to Ms.
Arangos' daughter Leeza Rodriguez, 303 Tunbridge Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Published in the New York Times on 6/8/2004.

Cooperman, Frances   
COOPERMAN-Frances, 81. Of Westport, New York City and Santa Cruz, beloved wife
of the late Eugene J. Cooperman, died on June 4, 2004 peacefully of a sudden
illness. The oldest of four children, Frances had to help her parents support
her family. Later, after raising her own children, she completed her lifelong
goal and graduated Fordham University with honors at age 69. Through her life,
Fran maintained her intense commitment to family and friends, as well as her
endless wonder and curiosity. She was loved by everyone she touched and will
be missed dearly. She is survived by daughters Roberta Penziner and Debbie
Quigg; siblings Bella Feldman, Sylvia Hoffstein and Harry Tabak; grandchildren
Alysa Pasqua, Mara Goldman, Denise Schwab, Jodi Knaub and Tina Sullivan, as
well as two beautiful great-grandchildren. She will be laid to rest at Santa
Cruz Memorial Park 831426-1601 on Tuesday June 8 with a celebration of her
life to follow at The ? Gallery-1101 Pacific Avenue 831459-7970 from 4PM into
the night. All are invited. The family will have an East Coast celebration of
her life on Sunday July 18. Call Roberta at 309-699-5246 for details.
Published in the New York Times on 6/8/2004.

Fishman, Sylvia Ellen   
FISHMAN-Sylvia Ellen. Died June 5, 2004. She was the devoted daughter of the
late Robert and Lillian Fishman. Sylvia began her long and distinguished
career at Hunter College as an Associate Professor in the Department of Health
and Physical Education. In 1979 she was appointed Vice President of Student
Affairs and Dean of Students and served in that capacity until her retirement
in 2002. From 1995-96 she served as acting Vice President for Administration
and from 1992 until the present she was Chair of the College Association,
among numerous other roles at Hunter College, during her career. Sylvia's life
was dedicated to her father, Hunter College and her students. She earned her
B.S. from Tufts University, her M.S. from Hunter College, CUNY and her
Doctorate in Education from Columbia University Teacher's College. Outside of
Hunter, she was also active in many professional associations. Surviving are
two cousins, Emanuel Fishman and Sylvia Rubin, as well as countless loving
friends and former Hunter students the world over. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Edwards Dowdle Funeral Home, Dobbs Ferry, NY (Saw Mill Exit 17). Memorials to
the Robert, Lillian and Sylvia Fishman Scholars Fund at Hunter College, 695
Park Avenue, NY, NY 10021.
Published in the New York Times from 6/7/2004 - 6/8/2004.

Reagan, Ronald
REAGAN Ronald. The American Irish Historical Society mourns the death of its
former Gold Medal Recipient, President Ronald Reagan. Kevin M. Cahill, M.D.
President-General
Published in the New York Times on 6/8/2004.