OBITS: The New York Times 27 Nov 2004; New York City, New York co., New York

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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.

Fine, Jack W.         
FINE-Jack W. February 22, 1914-November 23, 2004 in Boynton Beach. Most
recently of Stuart, Florida, formerly of East Meadow, LI and New York City.
Predeceased by wives Helen Letica and Helen Tuck and brothers Jules and Dr.
Albert Fine. Survived by first wife Fannie Epstein, daughters Susan Hochberg
and Maxine Bochnia, grandchildren Michael and Rachel Bochnia and Sarah
Hochberg Luijpers (Patrick) and greatgranddaughter Arielle. Also, by stepsons
Dr. Gregory Letica, Nick Letica (Terri) and Paul Tuck (Barbara) and
stepdaughters Iris Nystrom and Marcia Elfand and by five step grandchildren.
Jack's passions as a youth were his political activism, his business Franklin
Rapid Dart, the study of the piano and his family. Later on came his love of
golf, world travel and the beauty of gardening and living in Florida. Still
later he was devoted to chairing and fundraising for the Martin County
Literacy Council and the Lyric Theatre. Presently a private family gathering
is planned. When plans for a memorial service are completed they will be
published in the Stuart, Florida area newspapers.
Published in the New York Times from 11/26/2004 - 11/28/2004.

Schwartz, Harry            
SCHWARTZ Harry. The New York Times records with deep sorrow the passing of
Harry Schwartz, associated with The Times from March 29, 1948 until retiring
in October 1, 1979.
Published in the New York Times on 11/27/2004.

Schwimmer, Robert          
SCHWIMMER Robert, E.D.D., age 73, on November 25, 2004. Beloved husband of
Barbara; loving father of Gwen and Eric; adored grandfather of Jesse and
Ethan; devoted brother of Cecile and Ruth; and loving father-in-law of Alyce.
Services Sunday, November 28, 10AM at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630
Amsterdam Ave. (91st Street), NYC.
Published in the New York Times on 11/27/2004.