Barbara T. Devaney, a native of Greenwich Village in New York City, artist, and longtime art director, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 26, 2026, shortly after celebrating her 94th birthday that same week. She was born in New York City to Domenico Masciocchi and Pauline Gazzolo Masciocchi. As a child, she lived in Italy, where she became fluent in Italian—her first langu
Bruce Gilbert Pritikin, 84, of New York City, passed away on March 19, 2026, while traveling with his loving companion, Rachel. Born in Chicago and raised in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Bruce graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School, Harpur College (now SUNY Binghamton), and St. John’s University School of Law. He built a long and distinguished career as a CPA and expert tax advisor, earni
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