Por siempre en nuestros corazones. Teresita “Capulí” Castro left us with countless memories. About to turn 96, she led a full live and died peacefully in her own bed, in her studio and in the city she loved leaving behind her daughter Patricia. A Special Education teacher in NYC public schools, she continued to teach even after retiring at a Senior Center well past her 90th birthday. She w
Marybeth Seitz left this world on 6/27/25 and moved on to the next after a long battle with pulmonary illness. Her beloved daughter Lindsay Dongjun Seitz was by her side. Marybeth was the fourth born child of 10 children and was raised in Babylon Village on Long Island, NY. She was very involved in her family life as well as the “family” she created at their homes in Manhattan and Amaga
Suzanne Granfield, aka Suzanne Cejrowski and Suzanne Caddic, died on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Cobble Hill Health Center in Brooklyn, New York. She was 94 years old. Her husband, Regis, predeceased her by a year at the same location. She was a brilliant actress of both stage and television and a successful poet and playwright whose works included
Painter,(born May 25, 1936 in Pensacola, Florida) died peacefully, surrounded by family on June 15th, 2025, in NYC. He was a member of the Third Generation of Abstract Expressionists, known for his innovative color exploration. He became an icon to many painters with his commitment to the advanced work of The New York School, and believed painting to be one of the most powerful means of hu
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