OBITS: The New York Times 23 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 Barry, Kim BARRY-Kim, died tragically on November 20, 2004. Kim was a Fellow during 1997-1998 in the Arthur Garfield Hays Civil Liberties Program of New York University School of Law. She was an especially gifted student and performed her duties in the Hays Program with great distinction and extraordinary generosity. It is sad beyond words that Kim cannot continue her altruistic and loving life as a public interest lawyer. We shall never forget her. Norman Dorsen Sylvia A. Law Helen Hershkoff Michael Wishnie Co-Directors, Hays Civil Liberties Program logo Published in the New York Times from 11/23/2004 - 11/24/2004. Coleman, Cy COLEMAN-Cy. The House of Steinway & Sons notes with profound sorrow the untimely passing of its beloved friend, the renowned American composer and pianist Cy Coleman, on November 18, 2004 in New York City at the age of 75. Mr. Coleman was a deeply valued member of our Steinway Artist family for most of his life. An accomplished and classically trained pianist who made his Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 7, Cy Coleman's musical journey led him to the world of jazz and, of course, to the Great White Way. He was one of this country's greatest and most honored songwriters, with such immortal standards as ``Witchcraft'', ``The Best is Yet to Come'', ``Big Spender'', ``I've Got Your Number'', and ``Hey, Look Me Over'' to his credit. His Broadway scores included ``Sweet Charity'', ``City of Angels'', ``The Will Rogers Follies'', ``On the Twentieth Century'', ``I Love My Wife'' and ``The Life'', to name but a few. Cy Coleman was always at home at the Steinway, and to hear him play was a real joy and, for us, inspiring. Though our lives have been forever enriched by his music, his generous and jaunty persona will be sorely missed by us all. To Shelby and Lily Cye, we extend our love and our heartfeld condolences. Bruce A. Stevens, President Peter B. Goodrich, V.P. Worldwide Concert and Artist Activities Published in the New York Times from 11/23/2004 - 11/25/2004. Diakoff, Lois Cudworth DIAKOFF Lois Cudworth died on November 18 at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer. She held degrees in comparative literature from City College and Columbia University and a JD from Brooklyn Law School. She practiced personal injury law for three years and then joined the State Court system where she served as a court attorney and the law secretary to several Appellate Division justices. Most recently she has been the law secretary to Justice Shirley Werner Kornreich. She is survived by her husband Harry Diakoff of New York City and her parents, Richard and Rita Cudworth of San Antonio, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dances Patrelle, PO Box 6802, NY, NY 10128 or to Doctors Without Borders (1-888-392-0392). A memorial service is planned for January 9. Published in the New York Times from 11/23/2004 - 11/28/2004. Guest Book Farr, Francis FARR-Francis. Beloved husband of Susan Farr. Dearest friend of Jo & Paul Hallingby. May God's loving light shine upon Francis and family. Jo & Paul Hallingby Published in the New York Times on 11/23/2004. Finney, John W. FINNEY-John W. The New York Times records with deep sorrow the passing of John W. Finney, associated with The Times from January 28, 1957 until December 31, 1987. Published in the New York Times on 11/23/2004. Greenfeld, Judith GREENFELD Judith. The New York Times records with deep sorrow the passing of Judith Greenfeld, associated with The Times from August 18, 1969 until November, 2004. Published in the New York Times on 11/23/2004. Lohr, Ruth LOHR-Ruth, on November 21 after a brief illness. Our family and her many friends mourn the loss of this wonderful lady, whose humor, warmth, wit and vivacious spirit uplifted us all. The Victory family Michael, Annemarie, Elizabeth and Christopher Published in the New York Times on 11/23/2004. Ostrove, Paul Stuart OSTROVE-Paul Stuart. We sadly mourn the death of our beloved husband, father and friend, who died on November 21, 2004, at the age of 73 after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. Paul will be remembered as warmhearted, generous and outgoing. He made everyone feel comfortable and welcomed in his presence. Until the latter stages of his illness, he enjoyed life to the fullest. Paul was co-owner of Paul Stuart, The Clothing Company, started by his father, Ralph Ostrove. The original store, which opened in 1938, was named after Paul when he was still a boy. Although Paul was formerly in charge of buying and clothing operations, he was best known as the heart and soul of the store. He had a friendly and unpretentious manner that endeared him to everyone. His customers, a great many of whom became personal friends, will sadly miss being greeted and hugged by ``the sweet guy at the top of the stairs.'' He never forgot anyone's name or suit size, a remarkable talent given the multitude of people he knew. He began working at the store while he was in high school and always knew that he would go into the family business. After graduating from Colby College in 1953, Paul was in the Army for two years and then began his lifetime work at Paul Stuart. He was an overseer for Colby College from 1994 to 2003, an active member of the Lymphoma Research Foundation, and a member of the North Shore Country Club in Glen Cove, N.Y. Paul was an avid sportsman who especially loved golf, squash and skiing. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife Estelle. They were about to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 3 weeks. He is also survived by his loving children and their spouses, Gail and Robert Kantor, who live in New York, Michael, who represents the third generation at Paul Stuart, and Lisa Ostrove, David and Lily Ostrove, who live in California, his eight wonderful grandchildren, Danielle, Jason, Zachary, Drew, Ryan, Daniel, Emma and Sophie, his sister Barbara Grodd, his brotherin-law and business partner of many years, Clifford Grodd, and several nieces and nephews. He will be terribly missed by everone who knew and loved him. He will be in our hearts and memories forever. A funeral service will be held at Frank E. Campbell, 81 St at Madison Ave on Wednesday, November 24th at 9:30AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory may be made to the Lymphoma Reserch Foundation, 111 Broadway, 19th floor, New York, N.Y. 10006. Published in the New York Times on 11/23/2004. Vane, Sir John VANE--Sir John, FRS. The Fellows of the Biotechnology Study Center, NYU School of Medicine, mourn the death on Friday, November 19th of Sir John Vane, D.Phil., FRS in Farnborough, Kent, UK. Sir John, a founding Fellow of our Center, was most recently founding director of the prestigious William Harvey Research Institute in London. He was perhaps the most distinguished pharmacologist of his day (1927-2004), receiving the Nobel Prize in 1982 for his work on prostaglandins. He discovered prostacyclin, a protective factor for blood vessels, and went on to show that aspirin-like drugs inhibit the COX 1 and COX 2 enzymes that form prostaglandins. By explaining how low doses of aspirin prevent clots, strokes and heart attacks, he made aspirin one of the most common drugs used to treat and prevent heart disease. Sir John's work also led to captopril, the first of a widely used family of medicines called ACE inhibitors. His discoveries may have saved more lives than any since the polio vaccine; they have revolutionized the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Sir John was a bubble in the lab, a scholar at heart, and a gentleman in the world of science. Colleagues and competitors will miss his wit as much as his wisdom. We extend our deepest sympathy to Lady Daphne Vane, to Nikki, Mandy, and their families. Gerald Weissmann for the Fellows of the Biotechnology Study Center of NYU School of Medicine Published in the New York Times on 11/23/2004.