OBITS: The New York Times 17 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 BRESLIN Rosemary. We are devastated over the loss of our dear and cherished friend Rosemary Breslin. Her optimism and courage in the face of unspeakable odds was an inspiration to all who were privileged to know her. Her kindness and warmth permeated all of her relationships and her character and integrity embraced us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tony, Jimmy, Ronnie, Kelly, James, Kevin, Patrick, Christopher and their families on the loss of a beautiful wife, brilliant daughter, devoted sister and loyal friend. We will miss her forever. Shelby and Bill Modell and the entire Modell Family Published in the New York Times on 6/17/2004. Breslin, Rosemary BRESLIN Rosemary. The GVA Williams family mourns the passing of Rosemary Breslin, beloved sister of our friend and colleague Pat Breslin. Rosemary's gentle spirit, positive attitude and remarkable sense of humor will be warmly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Our heartfelt condolences to Rosemary's husband, Anthony Dunne, and to the Breslin family. Published in the New York Times on 6/17/2004. Kass, Rae KASS-Rae, 87, passed away at home on June 15, 2004. Beloved wife of the late William Kass, mother of Sandra and Martin, grandmother of Jill and Robert, great grandmother of William, Amanda, Jamie and Sarah. A dynamic life filled with love and joy. Published in the New York Times on 6/17/2004. Kuklin, Anthony B. KUKLIN-Anthony B. The partners, counsel, associates and staff of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP greatly mourn the loss of our friend and colleague, Anthony B. Kuklin. Tony was a partner and Of Counsel in our Real Estate Department and a member of the Paul, Weiss family for more than 40 years. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Vivienne, daughters Melissa Kuklin and Amanda (son-inlaw John) Derderian. Published in the New York Times from 6/16/2004 - 6/17/2004. Kuklin, Anthony Bennett KUKLIN-Anthony Bennett. An attorney and retired partner with Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton and Garrison, died on Monday, June 14, 2004 at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. The cause was a heart attack. He was 74 and lived in Larchmont, NY. A former president of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and a Division director of the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, he was a past Chairman of the Real Property Division of the International Bar Association. He was a governor of the Anglo-American Real Property Institute and a former Chairman of the Real Property Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. He was also a former member of the board of directors for the Chicago Title Insurance companies. A graduate of Harvard University and Columbia Law School, in recent years he taught a course on Real Estate Transactions at the law school. He is survived by his beloved wife, Vivienne, daughters, Melissa and Amanda, son-inlaw John and grandchildren, Samantha and Michael. Funeral services will be held privately. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the New York Times from 6/16/2004 - 6/20/2004. McMenamin, Joan Stitt McMENAMIN-Joan Stitt. The family of Joan Stitt McMenamin invites you to a memorial service in her honor, Monday, June 21, 2004 at St. James' Episcopal Church, 865 Madison Avenue at 71st St at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the NightingaleBamford School or the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Private burial. Published in the New York Times from 6/15/2004 - 6/18/2004. Sand, Anne SAND-Anne. Beloved wife of the late Herbert. Devoted mother of Sue (Tom Goldberger) Sand and Neil (Dana Devon) Sand. Adored and loving grandmother of Jamie, Gabby, Perri, Will and Anna. Dear aunt of seven nephews. Services Friday, June 18, 2004, 10 AM at the Riverside-Nassau North Chapels, 55 North Station Plaza (opposite LIRR) Great Neck, NY. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association. logo Published in the New York Times from 6/17/2004 - 6/18/2004. Tyson, Michael M. TYSON-Michael M., retired Kidder, Peabody and Company Vice-President, active volunteer and athlete, died suddenly Sunday while biking near his Santa Fe, New Mexico home. The cause was a massive heart attack. Michael was born in Bryn Mawr, PA, in May 1933. After spending most of his youth working summers on the family dairy farm in Falls Village, CT, Michael graduated from Phillips Andover Academy in 1952. Following school, he served four years in the U.S. Navy, then attended Babson College where he received a BSBA (1959) and an MBA (1963). He began his professional career in 1959 at United Business Service as an investment consultant, and then moved to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in 1963 as a securities analyst. In 1966, Michael worked as a broker for Smith Barney, and left there as Vice-President in 1980 to open and manage the first Kidder, Peabody and Co. office in Hartford, CT. Michael retired from Kidder in 1993. A lifelong traveler, Michael and his wife, Sarah, moved to France in 1994 to spend a year in Annecy. Upon their return from France, Michael and Sarah moved to Santa Fe, NM, where he immediately immersed himself in a wide range of volunteer activities with various organizations, including the St. Vincent Hospital Board, Kitchen Angels, Habitat for Humanity, AARP tax preparation, numerous Las Campanas boards, and the Kaune School. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Tyson; his sister, Rosemary Beer of Farmington, CT, and his three daughters, Jennifer Mandrack, of Denver, CO, Abigail Ciambrone of New York, NY, and Amanda Tyson of San Juan de Plan, Spain. He is also survived by his two stepchildren, James Condon of Easton, MA, and Jeanine Keay of Baltimore, MD, and his six grandchildren, Evan, Jennifer, Julia, Lino, Maya, and Micaela. Michael's friends and family will always remember him as a strong individual with a tremendous love of life whose hard work, great humor, and generosity were an inspiration and example to us all. Bat da da dat dat, da dat! A celebration of Michael's life will be held at 7:00 P.M., Sunday, June 20th, at the Las Campanas Spa in Santa Fe. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Kitchen Angels Endowment Fund, 1222 Siler Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507. The family thanks the Good Samaritans who tried. Published in the New York Times on 6/17/2004. Van Varick, Katherine SHUTE-Katherine Van Varick, age 93, on June 11, 2004 in Georgetown, CT. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin R. Shute. Graduate of Smith College and Columbia Law School. Survived by her children, Benjamin, Jr. and Mary S. Ford; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Services Saturday, June 19, 11:00AM, Christ Church, Redding Ridge, CT. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ Church, P.O. Box 54, Redding Ridge, CT, or Grosvenor Neighborhood House Y, NYC. Published in the New York Times from 6/16/2004 - 6/17/2004.