Joan Acocella, staff writer at The New Yorker and one of the nation’s preeminent magazine journalists and essayists, died on January 7 at her home in New York City after a short illness. She was 78. She is survived by her son Bart Acocella and daughter-in-law Maura Dougherty; grandchildren Caroline and James Acocella; her partner, Noël Carroll; her sister, Victoria Aguilar (Ed); a nephew, Co
December 30, 2023 Carmen Mercedes Serrano, 76 years old, of New York City passed away on December 30, 2023, at Isabella Geriatric Center. She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 47 years Jose Serrano, her three children, Charlene, Jocelyn and Dennis and her three grandchildren Manuel, Elias and Talithea. Carmen was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, on September 22, 1947, one of nine chil
Roger Nelson 28 April, 1951 - 24 December, 2023 Roger was a native New Yorker, but also loved London, the city where he spent more than 40 years of his life, married, raised his beloved twin daughters and founded one of Europe’s top ten PR consultancies with his best friend Martin. He was born in Manhattan - his mom Rose Marie went into labor in the Empire State Building - it do
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear family member and friend of many, Jessica Greenberg. Jessica lived a full and vibrant life on her own terms, leaving a lasting impact on all who were fortunate enough to cross her path. Jessica is the older daughter of the late Erwin and Marjorie Greenberg and is survived by her sister Ellen Tilzer and beloved cousin Margot Gree
Drew Scott Pardus-abbadessa, 56 years old, of New York City passed away on December 21, 2023 at home after a long-illness. He was the beloved husband of nearly 20 years to Frances Pardus-abbadessa. Drew was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on August 13, 1967 and was the son of Michael Pardus, Jr. and the late Juanita Trice Pardus. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from
Bernadette Fee lived a long life filled with love, humor, joy, generosity, and faith. Born in Manhattan in 1929, Bernadette had eight brothers and sisters and a large extended family with whom she was close throughout her life. Bernadette attended St. Frances de Sales School as a child, and graduated from Cathedral High school. After high school, Bernadette began her career, and soon she found
It is with deep sadness to share that my Beloved husband, Herman B. Boykin, passed on December 7, 2023. He had the Biggest, Kindest Soul that brought Joy & Laughter to all who knew him. You kept Life interesting. You are Still Here, Always in Our Hearts.