OBITS: The New York Times 19 Oct 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 Kolodny, Virginia KOLODNY Virginia. Died October 17, 2004. Beloved wife of Peter and mother of Leigh, Gabriel and Alison. Loving grandmother of Isabella and Benjamin. Also survived by her father Mieczyslaw Wasilewski, mother Ruth Wasilewski and son-inlaw, Kevin Wormke. She was an attorney who practiced in both the private sector and court system, where she was admired for her intelect and character. A woman of incredible strength and valor, great love and compassion. Missed but never forgotten. Our love for you will never die. Service Wednesday, October 20, 11:30AM, Riverside Memorial Chapel, 180 West 76 Street, New York, N.Y. Published in the New York Times on 10/19/2004. Kuhn, Leo J. KUHN-Leo J. (Pop-Pop). 1918-2004. Beloved father of James and Robert. Father-inlaw to Marjorie and Rona. Loved companion to Charlotte Wilson. Beloved husband to the late Lenore ``Sunnie'' Kuhn. Loving grandfather of Joseph, Carly, Justin, Jake and Remy. Brother of the late Florence Dumanis and Helen Lorling. Passed away October 16, at the age of 86. Born in Brownsville. Attended Boys High School. Graduated from Brooklyn College and then attended the Air Force training program at Yale University for radio electronics for the B-24 bomber, serving in WWII. Upon honorable discharge from the Air Force, he worked for the Department of the Treasury. He worked for the David Jarrett Company, National General Cinema, Jerry Lewis Theatres and finally, from 1978-1997, he was the Senior Vice President of Leasing for the Mendik Company, running 866 United Nations Plaza and dubbed the Mayor of UN Plaza. He was married to Lenore ``Sunnie'' Kuhn October 11, 1942, and widowed on October 24, 2000. He was Professor of Real Estate for Pratt Institute and a die-hard fisherman and poker player. He was a selfless, loving father, and friend to all, and one of a kind. He will always be in our hearts. Funeral services will be held at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home, 1076 Madison Avenue, on Monday, October 18, at 1:30 pm. Published in the New York Times from 10/18/2004 - 10/19/2004. Major, Andrew MAJOR-Andrew. Died Friday, October 15, New York City. Beloved husband of Flora and father of Katherine Major Firman and Nicholas Major. Loving grandfather of Linsay Firman. A legend in the textile industry, fondly known as ``The King of the Mills.'' Born in Hungary in 1921, educated in Switzerland and England, served in the US Army as a decorated veteran of the Pacific Theater. After the war he joined Mastercraft Weaving Corporation in New Jersey as a trainee and in 1960 became the president of the company which had moved to North Carolina. In 1969 he acquired the business, now called Mastercraft Corp., and in 1976 sold it to Collins & Aikman, where he became president of C & A's Decorative Fabric group and its seven plants and 6000 employees in 1981. In 1984 he was elected to the C & A Board. In 1994, at his retirement, the original Mastercraft plant, which he had built, was renamed in his honor. But his retirement was short-lived, as he became both a consultant to Cone Mills and the founder of their Cone Jacquards operation. In 1999 he was elected to the Board of Directors of Joan Fabrics Corp. The recipient of numerous industry and civic awards, including the first Lifetime Leadership Award from Dupont in 1995, which embodied his creativity, devotion and legendary status in the industry. In 2002 he received ``The Trailblazer Award'' and was inducted into the American Furniture Hall of Fame. He will always be remembered for his wit, generosity and love of life. A private family funeral will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. A memorial service is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the Andrew Major Scholarship Fund at Isothermal Community College, P.O. Box 804, 288 ICC Loop Road, Spindale, N.C. 28160. Published in the New York Times from 10/17/2004 - 10/19/2004. Meyerhoff, Jane B. MEYERHOFF-Jane B. On October 16, 2004. Beloved wife of Robert E.; loving mother of Rose Ellen Greene, Neil and John Meyerhoff; loving sister of Joan B. Katz and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services are private. Memorial service to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the United Way of Central Maryland, 100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD (21201). The family will be at home, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1 P.M. to 6 P.M. For information Sol Levinson & Bros., Inc. Published in the New York Times from 10/19/2004 - 10/21/2004. Schlowsky, Mark SCHLOWSKY FISCHER Mark H. age 29 of Hoboken. On Sunday, October 17, 2004 at his home in Hoboken, he ended his battle with Burkitt's lymphoma, which he fought with unwavering optimism and courage. Mark was born and raised in Ridgewood, graduated (gra da ted) Columbia School of Engineering Class of 1997 where he was a member of the Marching Band and Ski Team. Beloved husband of Karen J. (nee Fischer). Son of George and Elizabeth Schlowsky of Ridgewood. Brother of Dave R. of Fair Lawn. Grandson of Hannah Schlowsky of Coram, NY. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Funeral Service, Thursday 10 AM. Interment, Redeemer Cemetery, Mahwah. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ullman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, 4725 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ste A505, Ellicott City, MD 21042. www.vanderplaat funeralhome.com Published in the New York Times on 10/19/2004. Stoddard, John E. STODDARD-John E. Age 72. Passed away peacefully at his home in Pennington NJ on Sunday. Mr. Stoddard was born in Brooklyn and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1954. He was a senior investment banker with Blyth Eastman Dillon & Co. before retiring in 1979. He was active in many Catholic organizations and was a Knight of Malta, Knight of the Holy Sepulchre and Knight of St. Gregory. He also served on many corporate and charitable boards. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joan Stoddard and their three children and nine grandchildren. For info, M. William Murphy Funeral Home, Trenton New Jersey, 609-882-3800. Published in the New York Times on 10/19/2004. Sweeney Jr., Daniel T. SWEENEY-Daniel T., Jr., of Sea Cliff, NY on October 17, 2004. Formerly Deputy County Executive of Nassau County. 1st Chief Operating Officer of H.B.O., Co-Founder of Cablevision Systems of Long Island, Chairman of Long Island State Parks and Recreation Commission. Beloved husband of Anita. Loving father of John, Bill, Robert, Ellen Rose, Danny, David and the late Daniel. Cherished grandfather of Craig, Shelby and Danielle. Visiting 2-4 & 7-9 PM Wednesday, Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, NY. Funeral Mass 11 AM Thursday, St. Boniface Martyr Church, Sea Cliff, NY. Interment St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Sea Cliff Fire Dept., Sea Cliff, NY or Making Headway, a foundation for the car and comfort of children with brain tumors, 115 King St., Chappaqua, NY 10514-3460 Published in the New York Times on 10/19/2004.