OBITS: The New York Times 13 Jun 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 Edwards, Kathleen Bryan Taylor EDWARDS-Kathleen Bryan Taylor. Of Greensboro, North Carolina died on June 11, 2004. She was the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Julian Price of Greensboro, NC and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bart Bryan of Florida, and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryan. A Mass celebrating the life of Kay Bryan Edwards will be celebrated by Monsignor Anthony J. Marcaccio, Monday at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. There will be a private burial service. Mrs. Edwards graduated from the Madeira School in Washington, DC, attended UNCG, and graduated from Sweet Briar College. She received honorary doctorates from Sacred Heart College and Belmont Abbey College. Bennett College awarded her Outstanding Leadership to Education. She served on many local, state and national boards. She was President of The Kathleen Price Bryan Foundation and The Julian Price Family Foundation. Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Wednesday Study Club, Wednesday Literary Club, Little Gate Garden Club, The Friday Club, Greensboro Junior League, Greensboro Women's Investment Club, and Greensboro Committee of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina and gave support to many groups of charitable, cultural, historical and environmental non-profit organizations. Surviving are her children: Laura Edwards of Chapel Hill, Susan Edwards of Greensboro, Pricey Taylor Harrison of Greensboro, Melanie Taylor and her daughters, Kathleen Clay, Anne and Margaret Farland of Chapel Hill, NC; John Taylor, his wife, Leslie, and their daughters, Saskia and Annelies of Madison, WI; Kathleen Clay Taylor of Cranberry Island, Maine, Bryan Taylor, his wife, Carolyn and their children, McKinley, Caroline and Julian of Charlotte, NC; Howard Taylor, his wife, Shawn and their daughters, Gavin, Victoria and Kathleen of McLean, VA; Mrs. Edwards' sister, Nancy Faircloth, and brother, Joseph Bryan, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to Greensboro Urban Ministry, 305 W. Lee St., Greensboro, NC 27406 or the charity of your choice. For more information, contact Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm Street Funeral Home in Greensboro, NC. Online condolences may be sent to www.haneslineberry.com logo Published in the New York Times on 6/13/2004. Ellman M.D., Alexander ELLMAN-Alexander, M.D. 86, died June 10, 2004. Survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Violet; son Jonathan Ellman, M.D., daughter-inlaw Tracy; grandsons David and Alexander; daughter Margery; sister Harriet Finkelstein, brother in law George Edwards, nephews Robert Millman, M.D., Howard Millman, M.D., Larry and David Finkelstein and Richard Ellman, nieces Brenda Cooperman and Enid Ellman and their children and grandchildren; and many loving cousins, friends and patients. Pre-deceased by son David. Ally served as a doctor in the Pacific during WW II where he met and married a beautiful nurse named Vi. He was a founding member of HIP of New York and maintained a practice in Brooklyn for over 50 years. Services Sunday, June 13, 11:45AM at The Riverside, 76 St and Amsterdam Ave. logo Published in the New York Times from 6/12/2004 - 6/13/2004. Guettel, June GUETTEL-June. Died Sunday, June 6. She is survived and loved by her husband, Charles Guettel, their four children and her many friends. Donations to favorite peace organizations and UNICEF. logo Published in the New York Times on 6/13/2004. Kouzel, Daisy Fornacca KOUZEL-Daisy Fornacca. Born in Genoa, Italy, raised in Florence and NYC and recent resident of Santa Monica, CA. Passed away June 8 of complications from Alzheimers disease. Daisy was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Kouzel, mother of Miriam and Margarita and of son-inlaw Stephen, grandmother of Zoe, Francesca, and Daisy. A graduate of Barnard College and PhD from Columbia University she was a college professor, scholar, poet, translator, bridge champion, political activist and above all a life-long death penalty abolitionist. A memorial service will be held in New York this summer. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to The National Coalition To End The Death Penalty, 920 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Washington DC, 20003. Published in the New York Times on 6/13/2004. Traum, Samuel Benjamin TRAUM-Samuel Benjamin, 90, of Great Neck, NY. Widower of Edith. Father of Sara, Jessica and Irene and grandfather of Marcel and David. A highly respected CPA, he was known and loved for his passions: work, family, garden, travel and humanitarian and political beliefs. Memorial service Friday, June 18, at 2 pm, at Riverside-Nassau North Chapels, Great Neck, NY. logo Published in the New York Times from 6/13/2004 - 6/14/2004. von Furstenberg, Egon von FURSTENBERG-Egon, On June 11 at the age of 58 surrounded by his family in Rome, Italy. Diane, Alexandre, Tatiana and Lynn mourn the loss of their husband, father, friend and loved one. Egon, an Italian Fashion Designer will be remembered always as the loving free-spirited generous and happy man who lived his life to the fullest and was truly a shining light in the world. Services will be held on Saturday, June 12, at 3PM at the Church Piazza del Poplo (The Church of the Artist) in Rome, Italy. Egon will be buried in Strobl, Austria on Monday, June 14 at 3PM. logo Published in the New York Times from 6/12/2004 - 6/13/2004. Waters, Michael F. X. WATERS-Michael F. X. It is with profound sadness that the Real Estate Institute at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies mourns the loss of its esteemed colleague and friend, Michael F. X. Waters. As Director of Academic Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor for the Master of Science in Real Estate program, Mike has served the students, faculty, the real estate industry and the NYU community almost from the inception of the graduate program which began in 1989. His wisdom, kindness, integrity and generosity of spirit have touched all of us through the years. Our love and deepest sympathy are extended to Mike's wife, Peggy, and to his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace. Visiting hours will be Sunday, June 13th, and Monday, June 14th, from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home, Madison Avenue and 81st Street, New York City. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 15th at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Park Avenue and 84th St., New York City. D. Kenneth Patton Associate Dean James D. Kuhn Advisory Board Chairman Published in the New York Times from 6/12/2004 - 6/15/2004.