Maria Antoinette (Ciupak) Kazan passed away tragically on June 5, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on April 14, 1945, Maria moved from Poland to New York in December 1965 with her mother and siblings. She carried with her a timeless elegance, a vibrant spirit, and an unwavering belief in the beauty of life and love. Maria had a gracious heart, and her parting words—“I wish you well”—were ne
With deep sorrow, we share the passing of Barry Gordin, who died on May 28 from respiratory failure due to complications of ALS. Barry was a beloved and vibrant presence in New York’s cultural and artistic circles. A longtime resident of the city, he was the founder and owner of Barry Gordin Hair Design, a boutique salon nestled on Morton Street in the West Village, just steps from Bleecker S
Obituary for Aisha Oliver-Staley: Brilliant Lawyer, Joyful Soul – A Legacy of Law and Love New York, NY — Aisha Oliver-Staley, a trailblazing legal mind and former General Counsel of New York University (NYU), passed away on May 9, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, advocacy, and transformative leadership in higher education law. She was 48. A distinguished attorney known for her shar
Max Kozloff (born June 21, 1933) died peacefully at home in Soho on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was an art and photography critic, as well as a painter and photographer. Born in Chicago, Max received his BA and MA at the University of Chicago, and did graduate studies at the Institute of Fine Arts, NY University. He was the art critic of The Nation from 1961-70 and an associate and contributing edi
Bonita Margaret Eggers (Bonnie) passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 77. She was a shining light to all who knew her. Born in New York City, Bonnie was the daughter of Stanley and Elsa (née Toro) Burns. Having lived throughout the country as a child, she moved with her family to Wisconsin where she pursued her post-secondary education earning an associate’s degree. Throughout her life
Emiliano Leopoldo Cardoso de Mello Filho, 75, of São Paulo, Brazil, passed away on April 3rd, 2025, surrounded by his family, following a decade-long battle with cancer. Born on May 2nd, 1949, in São Paulo, Brazil, Emiliano graduated from USP with a degree in Mathematics and worked in several positions both in Brazil and the United States. He was known for his extreme generosity, his willingnes
Sr. Virginia O’Brien, SU entered eternal life on March 30, 2025. A beloved Sister of St. Ursula, sister, aunt, and President of Notre Dame School of Manhattan, Sr. Virginia touched countless lives and will be dearly missed. Every student at Notre Dame has been blessed by her deep care and heartfelt encouragement. Born on May 3, 1952 to parents, Rita Quinn O’Brien and Vincent de Paul O’Bri
David Teets of Manhattan and Sag Harbor, NY Passed on March 28th, 2025 at age 76 Born in Palmer Township Pennsylvania. Upon graduating college David relocated to Manhattan to pursue a career in the fragrance industry. He met his partner Frank Rossi and the two remained together for 35 years until Frank passed in 2011. David was the son of Jean and Donald Teets and brother to Donald Jr. all pr