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Pastor, Church of St. Gertrude Reverend Brendan W. Downing, the pastor of St. Gertrude's Church in Far Rockaway, died July 9 at New York University Medical Center in Manhatan. He was 54. Downing was born in Brooklyn on July 10, 1952, and ordained to the priesthood on April 28, 1979. More ... Jean Brabham Nurses Aide Jean Brabham of Rockaway died June 21. She was 51. Brabham was born in Brooklyn. She was a nurses aide at St. Albans Veterans Hospital. More ... Robert Byrnes Signal Maintainer Robert Byrnes, a Rockaway resident for 20 years, died July 11. Byrnes was born in Brooklyn. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later was a signal maintainer for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. More ... Marie E. Connor Computer Programmer, Wachovia Bank Marie E. Connor, a St. Petersburg, Florida resident formerly of Brooklyn and Rockaway, died July 5 at Hospice House Woodside in Pinellas Park, Florida. She was 66. Connor was born in Brooklyn on October 27, 1940. She moved to Rockaway, where she remained until 1980, when she reloc... More ... Bertha O. Ebron Factory Worker Bertha O. Ebron, a longtime Rockaway resident, died July 7. Ebron, who was employed as a factory worker, was born in Leechville, North Carolina on April 22, 1920. Affectionately known as "Mrs. Bertha" and "Ladybug," she was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need, and... More ... Howard J. Graham Prop., Howard Hair Stylists, Belle Harbor Howard J. Graham, a resident of the St. Francis Health Resort in Denville, New Jersey and a former Belle Harbor and Rockaway resident for 35 years, died July 11. He was 96. Graham was born in the Bronx on August 18, 1910. He worked as a hair stylist and was the proprietor of Howard ... More ... William J. Kavanagh Sr. U.S.P.S. Letter Carrier William J. Kavanagh Sr., a Rockaway resident for 40 years, died July 5. Kavanagh, who was born in Manhattan, served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was later a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. More ... Kenneth Kugel Musician Kenneth Kugel, a Rockaway resident for 40 years coming from the Bronx, died July 10. Kugel, who was born in the Bronx, was a musician. Kugel is survived by his father, Arthur Kugel; brother, Donald Kugel; sisters, Eileen Kugel and Peggy Ann Stephan (Frank); and extended fami... More ... Angelo Napolitano Retired NYPD Sergeant Angelo Napolitano, a Woodmere resident formerly of Far Rockaway, died at Westchester Medical Center on July 6. He was 63. Napolitano was born in Brooklyn on October 29, 1943. He came to Far Rockaway with his family when he was a teenager and graduated from Far Rockaway High School. ... More ... Richard Oswiecimski Plumber, NYC Housing Authority Richard Oswiecimski, a Rockaway resident for 20 years coming from Glendale, died July 3. Oswiecimski was born in Brooklyn. He worked as a plumber for the New York City Housing Authority, and in later years was employed by the National Park Service. Oswiecimski served his country in... More ... Gwendolyn Thornton Homemaker Gwendolyn Thornton, a Rockaway resident for five years, died June 23. She was 36. Thornton, a homemaker, was born in Queens on June 10, 1971. Thornton was preceded in death by her parents, Sufronia and James Thornton. She is survived by her children, Nykeyah, Tyrone ... More ... Clarence Simmons Laborer Clarence Simmons, a Rockaway resident for seven years, died June 25. Simmons, a laborer, was born in Queens on November 4, 1966. Known to many as "Sonny," Simmons had many interests, but his greatest love was working on cars and electronics, his family said. More ... Leon Warren Cook Leon Warren, a longtime Rockaway resident, died July 1. Warren, a cook, was born in Queens on April 29, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Detoya Williams and Henry Warren Jr; and sister, Silva Govan. More ... |
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