OBITS: The New York Times 18 Nov 2004; New York City, New York co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** 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 Fleischner, Irwin (Flick) FLEISCHNER-Irwin (Flick), age 82, on November 16, 2004. Beloved husband of Ruth; father of Benjamin and Jean, Jennifer and Alex, Judith and Jean-Louis, David and Diana; grandfather of Adam and Laura, Rebecca, Greta, Jesse, Annie, Nicole and Audrey. Owner and Director of Camp Scatico; principal of James Monroe High School; proud graduate of DeWitt Clinton High School and CCNY; WWII veteran; ``Chief Keeper of the Flame'' of Camp Mooween; past-President, the Board of Surprise Lake Camp; past-President, New York State Camp Directors Association; former board member of and named a ``Legend of Camping'' by the New York Section of the American Camping Association. ``Strong at the finish.'' Donations to Surprise Lake Camp, CCNY or Parkinson's Foundation of New York Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Services 9:30AM on Sunday, November 21st at The Riverside, 76th St. and Amsterdam Ave. Shiva Monday and Tuesday 2-5PM and 79PM at the Fleischner home. Published in the New York Times from 11/18/2004 - 11/20/2004. Kaufmann, Christine KAUFMANN-Christine, ``Chrissy.'' Amazing sister, devoted aunt, and cherished friend of so many in so many places, after a decade of bravely battling the demon of breast cancer, succumbed peacefully Sunday morning, November 7. To the end, surrounded by a steady stream of visitors, she cheerfully played gracious and engaging hostess of festivities. Her generous presence, her adventurous spirit, her endearing independence, and above all her infectious laughter will remain her indelible legacy. And our tribute will be our paler emulation of her exuberant and graceful style of overcoming the inexplicable random vicissitudes confronting any life well lived. Published in the New York Times on 11/18/2004. Kiernan, Michael KIERNAN-Michael. On November 16, 2004. Beloved husband of Pamela. Devoted father-to-be of Sean Michael. Loving son of the late John and Patricia. Fond brother of John, Patrick and Doreen. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral from Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd, S.I. Mass, Saturday 9:30AM, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. Visiting Thursday, 79PM, Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Contributions to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and American Lung Association would be appreciated. Published in the New York Times from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004. Mintz, Walter MINTZ-Walter. The Trustees and staff of the Manhattan Institute mourn the passing of Walter Mintz, our beloved trustee. As Vice Chairman of the Manhattan Institute, Walter was a generous supporter of our efforts. His concern for, and sense of debt to, New York's public school system initiated his strong commitment to public school reform and to the Manhattan Institute as a lever of change. He was an intellectual architect and partner in many of our most important accomplishments. Beyond that he was a gentleman and a good friend. We shall never forget him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Published in the New York Times on 11/18/2004. Mintz, Walter MINTZ-Walter. Died at his home in Manhattan on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 after a long illness. He was the dearly loved husband of Sandra Earl Mintz. Born February 23, 1929 in Vienna, Austria the son of the late Maximillian and Ilse Schueller Mintz, he came to the United States with his family in 1938. After attending public schools in the Bronx, he graduated from Reed College in Portland, Oregon in 1950, and then did post-graduate work in economics at Columbia University. He was an Associate Editor at Barron's before he began his career in the investment business at Shearson Hammill Co. in 1956. There, he was the Director of Research, 1962-69, and Executive Vice President of their Investment Division, 1965-70. In 1970, he co-founded Cumberland Associates, an investment management company in New York. He retired as a Managing partner from that firm in 1982, remaining a special limited partner. Mr. Mintz was a Trustee of Reed College for 33 years, 1971-2003. He was Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, 1991-98, and Chairman 1998-2002. He established the Walter Mintz Economics Scholarship for students, and co-sponsored a Chair in Economic History. In New York, he was a Trustee of The Manhattan Institute, 1990-2003, and served as Vice Chairman, 1994-2003. He was also on the Boards of Merrill Lynch Phoenix Fund and Federal Security Trust, 1982-2001; on the Board of the Citizen's Union Foundation, 1985-2003, and was a member of the N.Y. Society of Security Analysts, where he served on their Board of Directors, 196975. In addition to his wife of 33 years, he is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Dr. Joseph K. Perloff, and their two daughters, Nancy and Carey, all of California. Services were privately held, but it is hoped that all who knew him will set aside some time to remember his great ability to think and reason fairly; his enjoyment of life and his work; his good nature, compassion and generous spirit. He cherished his friends and was grateful for them. Published in the New York Times from 11/17/2004 - 11/21/2004. Read, Virginia D. READ-Virginia D., 65, of Whiting, NJ on November 17, 2004. Beloved wife of Gerald, devoted mother of Scott and Stephen Binkley, Sharon Asay, Daryl McAndrews and Cynthia Wall. Dear sister of Daniel Carr, loving grandmother of 13. Visiting hours Thursday 7-9PM, Friday 2-4 & 7-9PM, & Saturday 9:3010:30AM at Carmona Bolen Home for Funerals, 66 Rte 530, Whiting, NJ. Funeral service Saturday, 11AM, Whiting United Methodist Church. Memorial Contributions to Van Dyke Hospice, C/O Community Medical Center, 99 Rte 37 W., Tom's River, New Jersey 08755. Published in the New York Times on 11/18/2004. Young, Adam YOUNG-Adam, 91, died on November 15, 2004 of a stroke, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Palm Beach, FL. He was a native of New York City. Adam Young, a page for the National Broadcasting Company while in his teens who then went on to co-found Young Broadcasting, Inc., one of the country's 25 largest television station groups. A broadcast pioneer who worked in both radio and television during their formative years, Mr. Young spent his entire professional life in the industry, having begun his career at NBC radio at the age of 17. The oldest of eight children, his income was needed to help support the family. During this time he also served as a page for the grand opening of Radio City Music Hall and was involved in NBC's move to its new Rockefeller Center headquarters. He eventually moved from the position of Head Page, through the Programming Department, and on to the Research and Promotion Department, where he developed a flair for mathematics which he successfully applied throughout his career. At night, Mr. Young managed the New Amsterdam Theater for NBC where many of the popular Big Bands of the era performed for live radio broadcasts. In 1936 he left NBC Radio and went into the advertising industry. Within eight years, he started his own business, Adam Young, Inc., representing radio stations in the United States, Canada and around the world. Eventually, with the development of a new broadcast technology, the focus of the Company shifted from representing radio stations to representing television stations. In 1986, Mr. Young co-founded Young Broadcasting Inc. with his son, Vincent, which began with the purchase of two television stations. Today the NASDAQ traded company owns and operates 10 television stations across the United States. The Young Broadcasting station group includes ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates, as well as the nation's largest independent station-KRONTV in San Francisco. Mr. Young continued to be fully active in the business, and at the time of his death, he was the Treasurer of Young Broadcasting Inc., and President Emeritus of Adam Young Inc. In recognition of his achievement of starting with nothing and building successful radio and television businesses, Mr. Young received the Horatio Alger Association award in 1957. He was a founder of the Station Representative Association and went on to serve as President of the Association from 1955-1957. He served on the Board of Directors of the Television Bureau of Advertising from 1977-1980, and for many years he headed up its Research Committee. He was a board member of the Radio Advertising Bureau and also served as ViceChairman of the Standards Committee of the International Advertising Association. Mr. Young served as president of the Westhampton Country Club; and until recently, he was president of BioMotion Foundation, a medical research organization based in West Palm Beach, FL, dedicated to improving the technology of artificial joints. He was constantly selfeducating and he was also an avid painter. Mr. Young is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret Kelly Young, a daughter Sharon Conroy of Palm Beach, FL, a son Richard of Greenwich, CT and a son Vincent of Bedford, NY. A daughter, Susan Quinn, predeceased him. He also leaves nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. There will be a viewing at Quattlebaum Funeral Home in West Palm Beach, FL on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM; and a service at the Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach on Friday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BioMotion Foundation, P.O. Box 248, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Published in the New York Times on 11/18/2004.