David Esaw
Porter
      David Esaw, a longtime Rockaway resident, died October 1. Esaw, a porter, was born on May 5, 1919 in St. Matthews, South Carolina. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, where he sang in the Male Chorus. According to family, he was a sharp dresser who took pride in his suits and ties.
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Richard A.Geoghegan Jr.
Lifelong Resident
      Richard Geoghegan, born in Rockaway Beach, died October 9. He was 42. He is survived by his parents Richard Sr. and Carol; daughters, Elizabeth and Kerry; siblings, Kelly (Mike), James, Peggy Hennessey (Mike), and Gerard (Renee); Nephews, Brian, Mikey and Sean; and nieces, Joan and Tyla.
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Angel Luis Ortiz
      Angel Luis Ortiz, a Rhode Island resident, died September 25. Ortiz, born in Puerto Rico, is survived by his sons, Angel, Antonio, Gustavo, Julian, and Salvador; and daughters, Edna, Mary, Zoraida, SolRita, and Celia. Interment was in Puerto Rico.
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James Pierce
Musician
      James Pierce, a 40-year Rockaway resident, died October 9. Pierce, born in Rockville Centre, is survived by his father, George Pierce; mother, Kathryn Tracy Pierce; brother, George; Sister Tracey Waytowich, nephews, Justin and Eric Waytowich; and nieces, Nicole and Danielle Pierce.
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Jan Plattner
Volunteer
      Jan Plattner, a lifelong Far Rockaway resident, died October 1. Plattner, who recently moved to Jamaica, Queens with his family, was born in Far Rockaway in 1955. He was a volunteer at the 101 precinct and assisted with the Police Athletic League for many years.
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John Paul Reardon
Auto and Truck Mechanic
      John Reardon, a lifelong Far Rockaway resident, died October 7. He was 82. Reardon retired from LILCO, where he worked as an auto and truck mechanic with 40 years of service. Reardon was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve.
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Paul C.Taylor
Hospital Technician
      Paul Taylor, a five-year Far Rockaway resident, died September 27. He was 40. Taylor, born in Kansas City, Missouri, moved to New York City 15 years ago. He was preceded in death by his brother, Andre P. Taylor. Taylor is survived by his wife, Maria Andino Taylor; mother, Manoria Taylor; and br...
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Louida Trimmier
Presser
      Louida Trimmier, a lifelong Rockaway resident, died October 1. Trimmier was born in Anderson, South Carolina on February 12, 1912. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Far Rockaway since 1976. In May of 2007 she was honored by the Church when she reached her 80th birthday.
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