OBITS: The New York Times 10 Nov 2004; New York City, New York co., New York

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Koffler, Stephen A.             
KOFFLER-Stephen A., adoring husband to Enid, and loving father to two
daughters, Samara and Debra, passed away on Friday November 5, 2004 after a
long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1942,
Stephen earned his doctorate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in solid
state physics and material science engineering. He resided with his family in
Pacific Palisades, California for 32 years. Stephen was deeply loved and
respected by his family, friends and business associates as a warm-hearted,
honest and incredibly generous individual. He will always be remembered for
his intelligent wit, offbeat sense of humor and an endless spirit and passion
for life. Stephen A. Koffler was a Managing Director at Barrington Associates
and formerly a Managing Director with both Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch &
Co. He also launched his own firm Koffler & Co., which was eventually acquired
by Barrington Associates. ``Steve was a valuable partner and a dedicated
family man,'' said Jim Freedman, Managing Director of Barrington Associates.
``His guidance and presence at our Firm will be greatly missed.'' After a
successful career on Wall Street, Mr. Koffler joined Mattel, Inc. as a senior
financial executive, and went on to run the west coast operations of several
firms, including Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch & Co, and Sutro & Co. He was well
known as one of the leading investment bankers in the country, pivotal in
highprofile deals including the sale of Jenny Craig to Deutsche Bank in 2002,
Midas Rex to Medtronics, and Avia to Reebok, as well as many others. Mr.
Koffler served on the Board of many organizations including Saint John's
Health Center Foundation, the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, Sandel
Medical Industries, and the Los Angeles Music Center Opera. A memorial service
will be held at the Leo Baeck Temple 1300 North Sepulveda Blvd. in Los
Angeles, California on Thursday, November 11th at 11:00 AM. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to: St. John's Nurse Endowment Fund 1328 22nd
Street Santa Monica, CA 90404; St. John's Health Center, 1328 22nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404; Conscious Youth Media Crew -Stephen A. Koffler
Scholarship Fund c/o Debra Koffler, 349 San Jose Avenue San Francisco, CA
94110
Published in the New York Times on 11/10/2004.

Radin, Royal          
RADIN-The Hon. Royal S. Of Staten Island. On November 8, 2004. Beloved husband
of Faye (nee Reiman). Dear father of Dr. Laura RadinBarber, Jana Staffaroni
and Kathleen Garzo. Brother of Sanford Radin and Beatrice Margulies.
Grandfather of Michael, Adam, Tyler and Louis. A funeral service will be
conducted at Temple Israel Reformed Congregation, Forest Ave, S.I., Thursday,
11:30AM. Interment Beth Israel Memorial Park, Woodbridge, N.J. Visiting
Wednesday 2-4, 7-9PM Meislohn Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Ave, S.I., N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to S.I. Institute of Art and Sciences would
be appreciated.
Published in the New York Times on 11/10/2004.

Ross, Kitty           
ROSS-Kitty (Kathryn) On November 4, 2004, New York City. Wife of Paul Carl
Ross, President of Bioforce USA, mother of Abigail Ross Sioussat,
mother-in-law of Pierce Stewart Sioussat, grandmother of Alton Hale Sioussat.
She also leaves a brother, John J. Karol Jr. of Orford, New Hampshire and her
mother, Ann Hale Karol of Hanover, New Hampshire. Memorial Service to be
announced. Contributions to the Brick Presbyterian Church, 62 East 92nd
Street, NY, NY 10128.
Published in the New York Times from 11/10/2004 - 11/14/2004.

Van Riper-Haase, Edith M.            
VAN RIPER-HAASE-Edith M. of Manhasset, LI, died on November 8. Beloved wife of
George F. Haase, mother of Douglas, Jan, and Elizabeth, step-mother of George
and Lisa, Robert, James, Thomas and Bonnie, and Margretta and Michael,
grandmother of 14. Past owner of Douglas Van Riper Realty, past President of
the Manhasset Real Estate Board. Services will be held at The Congregational
Church on Thursday, November 11 at 11 am, 1845 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, NY.
Published in the New York Times on 11/10/2004.