Leni Wolfenson was born in Brazil on October 16, 1955 to Lili Stern and Jose Wolfenson. Before coming to America he formed a close bond with his grandparents Zalman and Anita Sternin. Leni loved to cook and was as an incredibly creative chef as he was in all areas of his life. Leni attended Oberlin College in Ohio and New York University. He started a Newspaper called “Brazil Today” wit
Noreen Clarke Necina, beloved mother, sister, aunt, friend, and a lifelong New Yorker whose career as a hairstylist spanned several decades, died on February 24, 2026, at the age of 64. She was surrounded by many loved ones on the final day of her battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Astoria, NY, Noreen was a gifted hairdresser at Raymond & Nasser, Pierre Michel, and later Jerome Lordet s
Cecelia Beirne, Educator, Finance Executive and Volunteer for Social Justice, dies at 79 Cecelia Beirne, a lifelong New Yorker whose career spanned the worlds of high finance and dedicated public service, died on February 13, 2026. She was 79 years old. Ms. Beirne was a woman of dual passions: the precision of mathematics and the empowerment of others. Her professional life was a testament to
Gabriele “Bing” Suelto, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and man of faith, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on March 18, 1937, in Bios, Amlan, Negros Oriental, Philippines, the youngest of three children. He was raised with strong Christian values that shaped a life defined by humility, perseverance, and devotion to God and family. He graduated
Richard Charles Spicer age 88 of New York City and West Camp, NY passed away February 4, 2026. He was born on December 5, 1937, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to John and Lorraine Barthen Spicer. Ric was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School in Columbus, Ohio and Otterbein University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity aka Country Club. He did graduate studies at the University of N
Carmine (Sonny) Striano Jr., of Mulberry St. passed away suddenly, son of the late Carmine and Kathryn Striano, brother of the late Joseph Striano, survived by sister Ann Marie Striano and sister Donna (Striano) Polizzi, brother in law of Leonard Polizzi. Funeral arrangements through Perazzo Funeral Home, 199 Bleeker St., NY, NY. Viewing 2/5/26 from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass at St. Pat