OBITS: The New York Times 5 Sep 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 Gingold, Jeffrey (Memoriam) GINGOLD-Jeffrey. 2/19/48-8/31/87. In our hearts always. We love you, Mom, Arlene and Bonnie Published in the New York Times on 9/5/2004. Hewins, Robert Dana HEWINS-Robert Dana. Died peacefully in Bellevue, WA, on September 1, 2004, at age 80. Beloved father of Genevieve Hewins Swanson of Cedar Knolls, NJ, Ward Dana Hewins of Boston, MA, and Robert Theodore Hewins of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Beloved grandfather of Chloe Jane Hewins and Robert James Hewins. Devoted husband of Irene Bourgeois Hewins. Born and raised in Quincy and Falmouth, MA, he was a US Marine Corps veteran of WWII, where he served in the Pacific. A magna cum laude graduate of Brown University in 1951, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, he spent his entire career as an international banker with Morgan Guaranty Trust Company in the US, Belgium, Asia and Bermuda, until his retirement in 1986. While living in Belgium he was very active in the Belgian-American community, with particular emphasis in the field of education. He was decorated as Officier in the Order of Leopold II by King Baudoin for his contributions. A voracious reader and lover of the New York Times, he had an insatiable interest in US and European history. He was a charming and witty man, with a sharp sense of humor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Brown University. Published in the New York Times on 9/5/2004. Hightower, Keith HIGHTOWER-Keith. Of Madison, NJ on Thursday, September 2, 2004. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Romak), loving father of Sean, Brian, Kim and Kerry. Devoted son of Sully and Connie Hightower and dear brother of Dr. Martin Hightower and Mrs. Devie Shevlin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass Tuesday 11 AM at St. Vincent Martyr Church, Madison. Interment St. Vincent's Cemetery, Madison. Visitation Monday 4-7 PM at the Madison Memorial Home, 159 Main St, Madison, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Vincent Martyr School Scholarship Fund, 26 Green Village Rd., Madison, NJ 07940 in his memory would be appreciated. Published in the New York Times from 9/4/2004 - 9/5/2004. Kasowitz, Felice KASOWITZ-Felice. We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Felice Kasowitz, mother of our founding and senior partner, Marc Kasowitz, mother-in-law of Lori & grandmother of Samantha. We will always remember Felice's incredible warmth and friendliness, and the pride she took in the development and accomplishments of our firm. We extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Kasowitz family. Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP Published in the New York Times from 9/4/2004 - 9/5/2004. Koplewicz, Roma KOPLEWICZ Roma. The board and faculty of the NYU Child Study Center mourn the loss of Roma Koplewicz, devoted wife, partner and friend of Joseph (Joe) Koplewicz, beloved mother of Edith, Linda and Harold S. Koplewicz, Director, loving grandmother to Joshua, Adam, Sam and Alex. After surviving the Holocaust, Roma enjoyed a long and joyous marriage to Joe and together they created a family that she cared for dearly. Roma was passionate about her work as a social worker and was a loving and steadfast friend to many. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Koplewicz and his family. Brooke Garber Neidich Chair, Board of Directors NYU Child Study Center Published in the New York Times from 9/2/2004 - 9/6/2004. Sokal, Robin (Levinson) SOKAL-Robin (nee Levinson). Passed away Sunday, August 15, 2004, in Vienna, Austria. After a successful career with Time-Life and subsequently the United Nations, and, having been a devoted mother, friend and colleague, she will be greatly missed by her daughter, Sophia, her family and many friends. Published in the New York Times on 9/5/2004. Yeung, Winston YEUNG-Winston C.Y., of Hastings on Hudson, Man hattan and Hong Kong, died at 67 on Tuesday, August 31, 2004. He was educated in the U.K. as a Chartered Accountant and later became an entrepreneur. He is survived by his wife, Helena Tse, daughter, Karen Kar-Ling, two brothers, Chi Tak and Dr. Lawrence Chi Kin, and seven sisters, Kit Chee, Kit Wan, Catherine Kit Ming, Kit Har, Jessica Kit Ching, Alice Kit Sum and Winnie Kit Fong, and 13 nieces and nephews. Funeral is private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Published in the New York Times on 9/5/2004.