OBITS: The New York Times 21 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 Adams, Eddie ADAMS-Eddie. 1933-2004 With deep sorrow we mourn the loss of extraordinary photographer Eddie Adams. In his 45-year career, Eddie won hundreds of awards from his peers for his insightful and often startling photos that documented the human experience. Among his most poignant images were those of children and families affected by neuromuscular diseases, highlighted on the covers of Parade magazine. It is ironic that Eddie himself became the victim of one of those diseases. We are deeply grateful for the prominence he bestowed on Lou Gehrig's disease and for the help he brought toward finding a cure. Board of Directors Muscular Dystrophy Association Robert Ross President and CEO Robert M. Bennett Chairman Jerry Lewis National Chairman Published in the New York Times on 9/21/2004. Anchin, Frances E. ANCHIN-Frances E. The Partners and Staff of Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP mourn the passing of a great woman, Frances E. Anchin. Frances was the mother of our esteemed Managing Partner, James Anchin and Retired Senior Manager, Roberta Strasburg and the wife of our Retired Managing Partner, Howard Anchin. As matriarch of the Anchin family, Frances' commitment and devotion helped fuel the firm's remarkable success throughout the years. She was a dedicated and passionate woman, full of life and energy. Frances was a proud dog fancier, devoted to promoting the quality and ethical breeding of purebred dogs. Her intellect, sense of humor and good grace will be missed by all who knew her. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her husband Howard; children Jim and Joan, Roberta and Phil; her grandchildren Scott (Lauren), Lee (Dori), Lauren (Scott) and Donald; and great-grandchildren Jared and Todd. Published in the New York Times from 9/21/2004 - 9/22/2004. Dagati, Margaret DAGATI Margaret. Died September 19, 2004 at 15 Wolcott Hill Road, Camden, New York. She was born January 27, 1927 in Long Island, the daughter of George and Nancy Mancini Dagati. Would any kin or anyone knowing of any next of kin please contact The Rome DDSO, collect 315-336-2300 with any special funeral arrangements. Published in the New York Times from 9/21/2004 - 9/22/2004. Hochfelder, Gene HOCHFELDER Gene. Tough as nails but soft on the inside, it was our honor and pleasure to get to know you these last 15 years. You were one of the last of the Greatest Generation, a true American hero. From the University of Pennsylvania to Iwo Jima, you were someone we all looked up to. We are certain the boys know how lucky they were to have you as their father. You have left a legacy of service to one's country, honesty, integrity and honor. You will be missed by all those who were lucky to know you. Our sympathy to the entire Hochfelder clan. Amelia and Richard A. Bernstein Bradley Bernstein Jennifer and Gregg Rothkin Published in the New York Times from 9/21/2004 - 9/22/2004. Raphael, Lucille Natalie RAPHAEL-Lucille Natalie. Born February 20, 1922 died September 11, 2004. It is with great sorrow that we mourn the loss of our dear mother who valiantly lost her fight to cancer. She will be sorely missed by her daughter Joanne, her two sons Stephen and Mark, their wives Marjorie and Deabi and her loving grandchildren Jackie, Eric, Lee and Franchesca. Donations may be made to FLAIR C/O National Jewish Medical Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO. 80206 Published in the New York Times on 9/21/2004. Scheuer, Walter SCHEUER-Walter. An investor, philanthropist, and producer of documentary films, died on Monday, September 20, 2004, after a period of decline. Wally will be remembered with great love by his devoted wife, Marge, his children, David, Jeffrey, Susan, and Judith, their spouses, his seven grandchildren, and his many friends and associates. Wally was born in New York City in 1922, and attended The Ethical Culture School, Fieldston School, and Swarthmore College, from which he graduated with high honors. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, in the South Pacific, including New Guinea and the Philippines, aboard The U.S.S. Blue Ridge. In 1979, in the middle of a successful career on Wall Street, he produced a documentary film about the violinist Issac Stern's tour of China, the first by a major Western classical musician. The film ``From Mao To Mozart: Isaac Stern in China'' won an Academy Award in 1981 for best documentary. In addition to ``From Mao To Mozart'' Walter Scheuer produced a number of other documentary films, including ``High Fidelity'' (1988) about the Guarneri Quartet, ``November's Children'' a 1991 film about the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, ``Dancemaker'' about The Paul Taylor Dance Company, and ``Small Wonders'' a film about Roberta Tzavaras and Opus 110 an organization devoted to teaching music to inner city children which was an Academy Award nominee in 1995, and became the basis for the feature film ``Music Of The Heart.'' Mr. Scheuer served on the Boards of Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, and The Paul Taylor Dance Company. He privately sponsored many young students from around the world to come to study in New York and supported other documentary filmmakers. In 1999, Mr. Scheuer was awarded his most cherished honor: an Honorary Degree from his alma mater, Swarthmore College. Services will be held on Thursday, September 23, at Riverside Chapel, West 76Street at 2:30 PM. Published in the New York Times on 9/21/2004. Scheuer, Walter SCHEUER Walter. The Board and Staff of Carnegie Hall mourn the loss of beloved friend and dedicated Trustee, Walter Scheuer, who died on September 20, 2004, at the age of eighty-two. Wally has been a mainstay at Carnegie Hall during virtually all of its non-profit life. He became a Board Member in 1977, and was quietly at the forefront of every important development in Carnegie Hall's renaissance, working collegially with his beloved friend, Isaac Stern, and with the entire Carnegie Hall family. Wally was a man completely without a personal agenda. His love and his passion were for music and for developing the careers, and enriching the lives of all those who have music in them. He found in Marge an equally graceful and sophisticated partner who shared his passions. All of us at Carnegie Hall feel personally bereft by this loss, for Wally's family was all encompassing, and his generosity was limitless and unstinting. We express our heartfelt condolences to Marge, and to Susan, Judith, David, Jeffrey, and the extended family. Sanford I. Weill, Chairman Published in the New York Times on 9/21/2004.