OBITS: The New York Times 30 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 Benedict, John ACKLEY-John Benedict of Copake, NY, on November 27, 2004. Former CEO and President of Taconic Telephone Corp. in Chatham NY. Former president of the New York State Telecommunications Assoc. An avid farmerand harness racing enthusiast at Saratoga Raceway. Service on Wednesday 11 AM at the West Copake Reformed Church, West Copake NY. For info please access www.peckandpeck.net Published in the New York Times on 11/30/2004. Casty, Libby (Paris) CASTY-Libby (Paris) of Brookline, MA on November 29, 2004. Beloved wife of the late David Casty. Devoted mother of Ronald and Ronni Casty, James and Nancy Casty, Lee Casty and Scott Casty. Loving sister of the late Blanche Toltz, Ethel Goldberg, James Paris, Leonard Paris and Milton Paris. Dear grandmother of nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA today, November 30 at 1 PM. By Jewish tradition please omit flowers. Remembrances may be made to Facing History and Ourselves, 16 Hurd Road, Brookline, MA 02445. For further information Brezniak Rodman Le vine-Briss Funeral Directors, 617-969-0800 Published in the New York Times on 11/30/2004. Hammond, Aileen HAMMOND-Aileen, 40, Marietta, GA died November 27, 2004. Aileen was a beautiful and loving person who was deeply loved by her family and all who knew her. She was a loving wife and devoted mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Survivors include: husband, David Hammond, children, Michael and Melanie, GA; parents, Dr. David and Bea James, NY; sisters, Karen and Sethu Palaniappan, of England and Wendy and Robert Rosen, NY; brothers, Dr. Kenneth and Mara James and Dr. Richard and Terri James, all of NY; fatherin-law, Bruce and Leislie Hammond; and nieces and nephews, Brian, Scottie, Alexa, Jessica, Zachary, Toril, and Steven. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 30 at 2:00 PM in GA. Donations to charity of one's choice. Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999 Published in the New York Times on 11/30/2004. Jervis, Herman JERVIS Herman. Lawyer and educator. Died peacefully November 24 at his home in Manhattan. He was 94 years old. Predeceased by his first wife Dorothy Bing and his second wife Eleanor Dudley. Beloved father of Steven and Robert, father-in-law of Susan & Kathe, grandfather of Alexa Jervis, Lisa Jervis, Katharine Seizer, and Jeffrey Seizer, great grandfather of Daniel Jervis Racz. Stepfather of Carol, Eleanor, Deborah, Diana, Jennifer, and Barbara. Devotedly cared for by Ianthe Sobers. Graduate of the Ethical Culture School, Columbia College, and Columbia Law School. Former chairman, Board of Governors, Ethical Culture Schools; former president, Board of Trustees, Booth Library, Newtown, Connecticut. Memorial gifts may be sent to Ethical Culture Fieldston School, 33 Central Park West, NYC 10023. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 3rd, at 3:00 P.M. at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street. Published in the New York Times from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004. Sabrin, Alma (Rossi) SABRIN-Alma (nee Rossi), 86, of Manhasset and Westhampton Beach died peacefully November 23, 2004. Adored wife of the late Dr. George Sabrin. Beloved mother of Russell, Douglas, Amy and Pamela; dear mother-in-law of Evans and Carole. Inspirational grandmother of Adam, Michael and Lucy. Born in Torrington, CT, Alma was a scholar and athlete who graduated top of her class. She then achieved honors at Mt. Sinai School of Nursing, including receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship and a teaching appointment. Former President of the Manhasset School Community Association and the Manhasset Student Aid Association, Alma also enjoyed working over 15 years in the guidance office of Manhasset H.S., leading to retirement. A lifelong advocate of civil rights and equal opportunity in education, Alma was a role model for many. Intelligent and beautiful, compassionate and generous; an extraordinary person with boundless energy and a talent for bringing out the best in everyone. The care, wisdom and grace she selflessly bestowed as nurse, teacher, wife, mother, hostess, aunt, in-law, leader, friend, will be cherished forever by the countless many who will never forget her. Service Sunday, December 5, 11 AM at Fairchild & Sons, 1570 Northern Blvd, Manhasset. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in memory of Alma Sabrin to St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT, 59003 or Manhasset Student Aid Association, PO Box 255, Manhasset, NY 11030. Published in the New York Times on 11/30/2004. Vagelos, Demetra (Chios) VAGELOS Demetra (nee Chios). November 29th, 2004 on Singer Island, FL. Beloved wife of John Homer. Devoted mother of Lydia and John Callimanis and Theodore and Julie Vagelos. Dear sister of Basilia Karageorgis. Loving grandmother of Nicole, Philip and Stephanie. Visiting at St. Spyridon Church, 124 Wadsworth Ave, NYC, Wednesday 5-8PM. Funeral services Thursday, 10AM officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations in place of flowers to St. Michael's Home, 3 Lehman Terrace, Yonkers NY 10705 where she was a co-founder. Published in the New York Times from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004.