It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we share the sudden passing of Thomas Spitzmueller on January 20, 2026. Tom was a gentle, thoughtful man whose life was marked by compassion for others, a relentless search for truth, and a faith that shaped everything he did. He had a quiet way of listening, a sharp intellect, and a generous spirit. Those who knew him were changed by him, and he will be
Irene Andriopoulos Pappas Lived January the 30th,1932 – January the 8th, 2026 Irene Andriopolos Pappas was a beloved mother and grandmother. Irene was born on January the 30th of 1932 in Athens Greece. The middle child of 7 children of Anna and Peter Andriopoulos, Irene had a wonderful family to accompany her on her journey through life. Her childhood was full of adventure
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ms. Moira Sheehan. Born in Lambeth, England, she graduated from Pitman College, London. She moved to the United States in 1963 and worked in administration for the Jewish Braille Institute of America, Coudert Brothers, Lane and Mittendorf, Rogers and Wells, Townley and Updike and Metro-North Railroad. Moira worked in many departments over t
A Life Well Lived - May 27, 1928 - 12/27/2025 Frederick Simpson Albritton (aka) Fred or Mr. Fred passed away at home peacefully on December 27, 2025 at the age of 97 1/2. He was a man of quiet strength, dedication, and enduring love. He leaves behind a legacy that spans generations and two states he proudly called home, although he never forgot his roots in Franklinton, NC. Fred was born and ra
Our beloved Joan Van Nostrand, 70, of the Gramercy neighborhood of New York City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 19, 2025. She was a force of love, strength, and light, whose presence made every room brighter. Joan grew up in Lynbrook, New York, and graduated from Lynbrook High School in 1973. From a young age, she showed remarkable determination and
Richard Dean died peacefully at his home in Brooklyn Heights on December 14, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 81 years old. Born on October 28, 1944, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Richard showed an early aptitude for art and storytelling. He joined the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre as an adolescent and was often cast in juvenile leading roles. Richard graduated with a Master’s Degree in Theater
Silas Garrett Gray (“Garrett”) December 23, 1938 - December 12, 2025 After demonstrating remarkable resilience and strength for seven years following a massive stroke, Silas Garrett Gray (“Garrett”), aged 86, of New Providence, NJ, died on December 12, 2025, in NYC at his assisted living residence, while enjoying breakfast. He was the loving husband of Florence, the proud father of K
Michael Philip Bolger was born in Savannah, Georgia at Hunter Air Force Base on March 6, 1958 to Mary (Calhoun) Bolger and John McCaffrey Bolger, who predeceased him. He was the fifth of seven children. He died in Manhattan at home on December 7, 2025, a day aptly marked with infamy. Michael was diagnosed only recently with multiple forms of cancer. Like his Air Force brat brothers and sisters, M
Terrence N Hill 1944-2025 Terry Hill was a genius — at life. A serious bon vivant, well-read and a great writer, world traveler, with wonderful friends and a fabulous wife Miranda, with whom he shared a lasting love. Terry died December 3rd, 2025, at home in Greenwich Village, after a courageous five-month battle with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). A graduate o