OBITS: The New York Times 22 Nov 2004; New York City, New York co., New York

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Friedman, Alvin C.         
FRIEDMAN-Alvin C. Died peacefully on November 21, 2004, in the company of his
wife and family in Florida. He was born in 1916, in Fort Collins, CO, and for
50 years resided in Fort Lee, NJ, until autumn of 2004. He is survived by his
loving wife of 61 years, Sophie. He was the loving father of Gary of New York,
Neal of Seattle, and Mark of Santa Fe; beloved grandfather of Marla, Sam, Gus
and Leo; and dear uncle to Andrea, Wendy, Beth, Robert and Marsha. He was a
warm, humorous, gracious and wonderful man, and will be missed by so many.
Services will be private. There will be memorials to celebrate his life in
Seattle, WA, on Sunday, December 12, at 9:30 am, and in Delray Beach, FL, on
December 26. In his memory donations can be made to the National Kidney
Foundation.
Published in the New York Times on 11/22/2004.

Timpanaro, Sylvester            
TIMPANARO Sylvester ``Timmy.'' March 1, 1933-November 13, 2004. It was never
Sylvester, always just Timmy. To his family and his friends (he had hundreds
of friends) always just Timmy. Everyone who knew and loved Timmy will miss him
too much to explain. Over time empty places in our lives get filled in with
daily obligations and the gentle sifting of time. But there will always be a
place that can be filled with memories of Timmy. Just Timmy. Timmy was the son
of Rose and Sylvester Timpanaro, Sr. He grew up in Astoria, Queens, joined the
Army after high school and was a combat infantryman in the Korean war. Timmy
found his life's work in the film production industry. He rose to become the
head of the optical division at EUE Screen Gems. He then became president of
TVC Productions and later was an executive VP and general manager at
Rhinoceros Productions. After a distinguished career lasting 42 years, Timmy
retired to his home in Amagansett, Long Island, in March of 2003. Timmy
suffered sudden heart failure on November 13, in Amagansett. He is survived by
his beloved wife Abby (nee Sheridan) and his cherished children, Denise
Borgia, Patricia Riess, Cindy Connolly, Michael Timpanaro and James Timpanaro.
He is also survived by his much loved older brother George. Timmy also leaves
behind 14 grandchildren who were the joy of his life. Mass was held at 10 am,
Wednesday, November 17, at Most Holy Trinity Church, East Hampton.
Published in the New York Times on 11/22/2004.