OBITS: The New York Times 27 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 Bobrowsky, Kim R. BOBROWSKY-Kim R., 53, on October 24, 2004. Mediator and arbitrator. Served as Chair of the Board of Directors of Conflict Resolution Center International and on the Board of Governors of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Federal Bar Association. Beloved husband of Lisa, father of Josh, stepfather of Lindsay and Robert Oyler, son of Elaine Elkind and the late Alfred R. Bobrowsky, brother of Matthew (Stephanie), and of Leslie Zuckerbrot (Kenneth), and uncle to numerous nieces & nephews. Services Friday, October 29th, 12:30 PM at John A. Freyvogel Inc., 4900 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA. Published in the New York Times from 10/27/2004 - 10/28/2004. DiCostanzo, Joan DiCOSTANZO-Joan, 61, resident of Bronxville, NY, died of cancer Monday, October 25, 2004. Beloved daughter of William (deceased) and Kathryn Paolillo; wife of Nicholas Michael DiCostanzo; mother of Darcey Ann and Nicholas William DiCostanzo; and sister of Kathryn Watts, William Paolillo, and Ann Engels. Wake at McGrath's Funeral Home (914-337-6770), 20 Cedar Street, Bronxville, New York 10708, Tuesday, 6-9 PM and Wednesday, 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church (914-337-0261), 22 Meadow Ave., Bronxville, Thursday at 10 AM. Published in the New York Times from 10/26/2004 - 10/27/2004. Jacobs, Joseph J. JACOBS Joseph J. The Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, students and alumni of Polytechnic University mourn the passing of Dr. Joseph J. Jacobs, alumnus, generous benefactor and 1986 Honorary Doctorate of Engineering recipient of the University. He twice served as chairman of Polytechnic's Board of Trustees and was a lifetime trustee. Dr. Jacobs held four Polytechnic degrees, and was founder and board chairman of Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., an international engineering and construction firm based in Pasadena, CA. His humanitarian endeavors included the establishment of the Jacobs Family Foundation to promote community-based economic development, aid families and youths at risk and provide educational and other opportunities to underrepresented groups. In 2002, in recognition of his selfless dedication to his alma mater, Polytechnic named its new academic building in his and his wife's honor. The Joseph J. and Violet J. Jacobs Building at Metro Tech Center in downtown Brooklyn, NY, stands as a tribute to the generosity and devotion of the Jacobs family to Polytechnic. Among the many honors bestowed upon him, Dr. Jacobs was elected to the National Academy of Engineering and named a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, of the American Institute of Chemists and of the Institute for the Advancement of Engineering. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan presented him with the Hoover Medal, which recognizes the civic and humanitarian achievements of professional engineers. Dr. Jacobs was also an accomplished author and published two books, The Anatomy of an Entrepreneur: Family, Culture and Ethics and The Compassionate Conservative: Assuming Responsibility and Respecting Human Dignity. Joe's wise counsel, generous spirit and gentle humor will be sorely missed by the University, but his memory will live on at Polytechnic. Our sympathies are with his wife and three daughters, Dr. Linda Jacobs, Margaret Jacobs and Valerie Jacobs Hapke and their families. Stewart G. Nagler, Chairman David C. Chang, President Polytechnic University Published in the New York Times on 10/27/2004. Kallir, Lilian KALLIR-Lilian. All of us at ICM Artists mourn the loss of pianist Lilian Kallir, a great artist and a remarkable human being. Our hearts go out to her beloved husband, Claude Frank and her daughter, Pamela Frank. Claude and Pam tended to her so lovingly as she fought valiantly during her long and terrible illness. Peace to her memory. David V. Foster President and CEO Byron Gustafson Executive Vice President Jenny Vogel Executive Vice President Patricia A. Winter Senior Vice President Published in the New York Times from 10/26/2004 - 10/27/2004. Kandell, Florence KANDELL-Florence. October 26 at age 98. Wife of the late Leonard S. Kandell. She served as Director of Admissions and Placement at Bank Street College, where she was a devoted disciple of Lucy Sprague Mitchell, Barbara Biber and Charlotte Winsor. She was a longtime member of the Governing Council of the International League for Human Rights, which she represented at the UN Commission on Human Rights in both NY and Geneva. She leaves two daughters, Leslie and Alice and five grandchildren, Cindy, Elinor, Jon Alex, Andrew and Benjamin. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9PM at Frank E. Campbell, 1076 Madison Avenue, NYC at 81st Street. Funeral arrangements will be private. Published in the New York Times from 10/27/2004 - 10/28/2004. Malamud, Daniel I. MALAMUD-Daniel I. On October 20, 2004 in Issaquah, WA. Loving and loved husband of Ann, father of Judy and Mark, father-in-law of Susan, and grandfather of Jasper. A caring psychotherapist and innovative teacher. His life was guided by an inner loving sweetness, though he often professed misanthropic and nihilistic sentiments. His ironic humor and creativity will be deeply missed by family, friends, and patients. Published in the New York Times from 10/27/2004 - 10/29/2004. Merrill, Robert MERRILL Robert. The Members of The Lotos Club mourn the loss of their distinguished colleague and long time friend, Robert Merrill and send condolences to his family. Published in the New York Times on 10/27/2004. Merrill, Robert MERRILL-Robert. The Metropolitan Opera mourns the death of Robert Merrill, one of the great baritones in our company's history. Beautiful singing was the touchstone of his art, and he offered it unstintingly to Met audiences in a career spanning three decades and nearly 800 performances. He triumphed in Verdi and holds the company record for performances of the leading baritone roles in ``La Traviata,'' ``Aida,'' ``Un Ballo in Maschera,'' ``Don Carlo.'' ``Il Trovatore,'' as well as Gounod's ``Faust.'' We extend our sincerest sympathies to his wife, Marion, and to all his family. Joseph Volpe, General Mgr James Levine, Music Dir. Published in the New York Times on 10/27/2004.