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MObit: Range, Genevieve F. D. [MCstf]

October 9, 2008 · No Comments

http://www.legacy.com/APP/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=118566355

Genevieve Florence Dodd Range

(Asbury Park Press)

GENEVIEVE FLORENCE DODD RANGE

AGE: 95 SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS

Genevieve Florence Dodd Range, 95, of Spring Lake Heights, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Genevieve had been employed as the executive secretary to the dean of orthodontics at Columbia Presbyterian University Hospital, New York, for 10 years; she also had been the secretary to the publicity director of the College of Mount St. Vincent, New York City, and also was the assistant to the registrar at Manhattan College. Gen was a proud New Yorker for 65 years. She graduated with honors from St. Augustine Grammar School and attended Roosevelt High School in the Bronx. Gen was an inspirational and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an avid swimmer and walker and could be seen walking around the lake in Spring Lake with her favorite pet, Lucy. She was known and loved by many of the town’s merchants. Gen was loved by her family, friends and by the friends of her children. She was an enthusiastic and rabid Yankee fan who cheered Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Phil Rizzuto and Derek Jeter. Gen loved the Sisters of Charity and was deeply grateful to them for her education and the education of her children and her grandchildren. Her love of life, people, music and nature was inspirational. Born in New York City, she had resided in Riverdale, the Bronx for 65 years and then in Asbury Park before moving to Spring Lake Heights in 1994. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Margaret’s Parish, Riverdale, for 40 years, and a life member of the Asbury Park Elks Lodge.

She was predeceased by her parents, William and Mary McGrail Dodd; her husband, Walter R. Range, in 1989; her siblings, William and Thomas Dodd, Anna Ford, Mary Rausch and Grace Mueller; and her son-in-law, John J. Byrne. Surviving are her devoted daughters, Adele Byrne of Brielle, and Arlene “Beanie” and Patrick McDonald of Spring Lake; eight beloved grandchildren, John, Beth, Peter, Matthew, Patrick, Wally, Marc and David; and 13 great-grandchildren, Seton, Caitlin, Grace, Quintin, Chloe, Genevieve, Thomas, Peter, James, Kathleen, Jackson, Julianna and Evie.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Route 35 at New Bedford Road, Wall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Catharine’s Church, Spring Lake. Entombment will be in St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Peaceworks-Musameco, 701 Third Ave., Spring Lake, NJ 07762, or the College of Mount St. Vincent, Development Office, 6301 Riverdale Ave., Riverdale, NY 10471, in her memory.

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Range, Genevieve F. D. [MCstf]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/4suq58

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MObit: Range, Genevieve (xMCstf) has an interesting story

October 9, 2008 · No Comments

http://blogs.laweekly.com/ladaily/queer-town/queer-town-the-life-and-spirit/

Queer Town: The Life and Spirit of Genevieve Florence Range
by Patrick Range McDonald
October 7, 2008 8:00 AM

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On Monday morning, a day after her oldest daughter celebrated her seventieth birthday, Genevieve Florence Range passed away at the age of 95 in New Jersey. She was my grandmother, friend, and one of the major influences in my life.

Grandma, as her eight grandkids called her, was everything you wanted in a grandmother. She was, among many other things, always loving, always smiling, and always supportive. When I came out of the closet several years ago, I was living in Los Angeles, far away from my family who live in Spring Lake, New Jersey. So my mother sat down Grandma to tell her the news. She was 88 at the time, and Mom was a little nervous about what she would think.

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Gen eventually graduated from St. Augustine Grammar School and then made it through two years of high school. By junior year at Roosevelt High, her oldest brother, Bill, told her it was time to get a job. So she found work at Western Union in Manhattan. Gen later worked as a secretary at Mount Saint Vincent College and Manhattan College. Her last job was as an executive secretary at Columbia University, where she retired at the age of 65.

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Genevieve Range was a fun gal from The Bronx, and she always said she lived a good life. I’ll miss her, but I also have enduring memories of my grandmother, and all of them, in bright Technicolor, make me smile or laugh out loud. It’s probably the best gift any grandma can give a grandchild. Thank you.

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Range, Genevieve (xMCstf)

[JR: One thing about being the collector-in-chief is I get to read about interesting people. Regardless of degree status, does Manhattan have an interesting impact on people OR does it attract those interesting people to it? I know this is tangentially reated to MC, but if I have to read it, so do you. I commend it for full read to get an understanding of the human condition. Tonight, I'll say prayer for a secretary who spent some time at MC. I hope you will too. RIP Ms. Genevieve. Wish you had retired from MC!]

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MObit: Winka, Br. Andrew [MCfac]

October 7, 2008 · No Comments

From: “Mike McEneney”
Date: October 7, 2008 9:23:33 AM EDT
To: “Jasperfjohn Reinke”
Subject: Brother Andrew Winka, FSC

Dear John,

The NY Daily News on Friday Oct. 3, 2008 had an Obituary for Brother Andrew who was an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the College.

I have a copy if you need it.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

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[JR: Thanks, Mike. Good finding. Did NOT appear int he automated searches. Or even the NYDN's own search engine. Much appreciated.]

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http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/10/03/
2008-10-03_fri_103_death_notices.html?page=1

http://tinyurl.com/42wu5g

WINKA-Andrew FSC, a De La Salle Christian Brother for 46 years & a member of the Christian Brothers Community at Manhattan College. Died on Tuesday evening, Sept. 30 at Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, NY, after a long illness. Brother Andrew was an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Manhattan College. Previously, Br. Andrew taught high school at St. Joseph Collegiate, Buffalo, NY; St. Michael’s H.S., Sante Fe, NM & Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, NJ. He also taught in higher education at De La Salle University, Manila, the Philippines; Bethlehem University, Palestine; College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM & Lewis University, Romeoville, IL. Predeceased by his father, Joseph, Br. Andrew is survived by his mother, Mrs. Frances Winka, of Maywood, NJ & his sisters Susan Hundertmark of Newton, NJ, Mary Anne Gears of Redondo Beach, CA & their families. The Wake will be at Christian Brothers Center, 4415 Post Rd., Bronx, NY on Friday, 2-5 & 7-9 PM. Mass of the Resurrection will also be at the Christian Brothers Center on Sat., 10 AM. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven, Valhalla, NY.

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MObit: Brother of MC’s ‘jobs lady’ passes; a nice lady. Sorrow for her loss.

September 26, 2008 · No Comments

From: “Grace Feeney”
To: “Mike McEneney”
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 2:50 PM
Subject: FW: [Jaspernet Email] Sad News - More Information

In addition to the email previously sent, please note the following:

Shiva will take place: Sunday, September 28th 5:00 p.m. thru 8:00 p.m. And Monday, September 29th 1:00 p.m. thru 4:00 p.m. At 21 Wilson Place Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706

In lieu of flowers: Please make donations to: Hastings High School For the Robert Tucker Lecture Series 1 Mount Hope Boulevard Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706

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To The Manhattan College Community:

It is with much regret that we inform you of the death of Robert Tucker, brother of Marjorie Apel of Career Development.

Please keep her in your prayers.

Funeral Services: Sunday, September 28th @ 2:00 p.m.

Temple Beth Shalom

740 North Broadway

Hastings-On-Hudson, NY

Condolences: Marjorie Apel

111 Rosedale Avenue

Hasting-On-Hudson, NY 10706

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[JR: For those wo may not know, Ms. Apel is the "jobs lady" and makes every effort to help every Jasper. I'm sad for her loss.]

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MObit: Healy, Gertrude M. [Jasper spouse)

August 27, 2008 · No Comments

http://www.legacy.com/NewsTimes/Obituaries.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=116479381

http://tinyurl.com/6mwlzb

Gertrude M. Healy

Gertrude M Healy, age 84, passed away peacefully Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Connecticut Hospice on the coast of Long Island Sound in Branford. Gertrude was born April 3, 1924, daughter of Walter Markey and Gertrude Marie (Shea) Markey.

Gertrude grew up on City Island, N.Y. and was always proud of the title “Clam Digger” given to the residents. A graduate of Villa Maria Academy in the Bronx, Gertrude attended Franklin School of Professional Arts and became a draftswoman for Jacobs Shipyard that built mine sweepers and PT boats. On August 22, 1944, she had the honor of christening the PT BOAT PT398.

Gertrude married William Healy, a Manhattan College graduate and Navy lieutenant. The couple moved to Danbury and raised two sons, William and Robert. After 30 years in her beloved Danbury community, Gertrude moved to Southbury and sought employment in areas of interest to her. Working at Calico Corners and the Lenox Store, she shared her passion for creating a beautiful home environment. Gertrude was an active volunteer throughout her life, volunteering at the Danbury Court House, the election polls, Welcome Wagon, the Southbury Training School Thrift Shop, and Pegasus, a therapeutic horseback riding stable for handicapped children in Woodbury.

Gertrude became known as “Gigi” (short for Grandma Gertrude) when her first granddaughter was born 25 years ago. “Gigi” was devoted to her granddaughters and would come to their aide at a moment’s notice. Always resourceful and efficient, she often enjoyed the challenge of redesigning a dress or a slip cover! Gertrude passed on her love of the shore and saw to it that her family enjoyed vacation by the sea for decades.

Gertrude’s friends at Heritage Village fondly remember her as one who always anticipated the needs of others right through to the end, whether it was potting flowers for the units or running errands, she attended to the smallest of needs for others. An active member of her church, Gertrude possessed a firm faith in God’s goodness which she reflected to all.

Gertrude is survived by two sons, William and his wife, Suzanne of Bethel and Robert of Southbury; one brother, Walter Markey of Chester, N.J.; and her beloved grandchildren, Robyn, Anna, Heather, Melissa and Christy Rose. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, August 28, 2008 at St. Teresa Church, Woodbury at 10:30 a.m. Following a reception, committal services will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Bethel. Memorial contributions are requested to be made to the Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405-4906. The Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury is in charge of arrangements.

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Healy, Gertrude M. [Jasper spouse)

[JR: Descretion again. What can I say. If someone thought it was important to mention, then we can pray for them.]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/56oq6b

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MObit: Martin, Gerard Edward (Jasper BBall Fan)

August 27, 2008 · No Comments

http://www.legacy.com/StamfordAdvocate/DeathNotices.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=116479439

http://tinyurl.com/68nfz8

Gerard Edward Martin

GERARD EDWARD MARTIN formerly of Bedford, NY; Woodbury, CT; Block Island, RI, died on Sunday evening, August 24, 2008.

He was born and raised in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, nicknamed “Yardy”, son of Thomas and Mary (nee McGovern), both natives of Galway, Ireland. Married 49 years to his late wife Anne T. Martin (nee Reilly), is survived by their five sons: Dr.Thomas J. of Grahamsville, NY; Timothy G. (wife Daniele) of Simsbury, CT; Michael P. of Salisbury, CT; Brian C. (wife Carla) of Avon CT; Peter J.(wife Christy) of Darien, CT; as well as grandchildren: Mary-Kate, Ryan, Cameron, Reilly-Anne, Kathleen, Connor, Brian, Jack, and Katherine.

Gerard served in the USCG at 17 years of age during WW II. Later attended University of the Highlands, and Iona College briefly on track scholarships, before joining the NYPD. He attained the rank of detective within months of graduating the academy and was later awarded a Special Citation by the U.S. Secret Service for his work. Gerard elected to join his brother firefighters in the FDNY where he served at Ladder Co’s 17 and 32, until his retirement. Manhattan College basketball devotee, “scouting” beloved nephews: Martin Baietti, Peter Swanson and Gerry Oswald. He built numerous fine homes in Westchester and Fairfield as owner of Georgetown Construction. He is also survived by his sister, Eileen Panzenbeck.

Wake at Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 2 School St. on Thursday 1-3, and from 6-9. Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Bedford NY on Friday at 11:00. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Valahalla, NY. Reception at Clock Avenue, Darien, CT, to follow the burial. To place an online condolence, please visit www.munsonlovetere funeralhome.com

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Martin, Gerard Edward (Jasper BBall Fan)

[JR: Editorial discretion applied. If this Fan has Jasper in his obit, then the alumni should extend him a "payback" prayer. Notre Dame recognizes its 'subway alumni'; so should we.]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/6azgn5

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MObit: Tragedy impacts a possible future Jasper!

August 21, 2008 · No Comments

http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/obituaries/
2509/mother-her-favorite-role/

http://tinyurl.com/5exxt6

From North County News
Mary Sullivan
Mother her favorite role
Mary Sullivan impacted people in amazing ways
By Pat van den Beemt
Posted 8/20/08

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Mary Patricia Sullivan was many things to many people. She was a dedicated worker who lived in Uganda for seven years as she established an AIDS research facility; a tireless staff member at the Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine; a talented artist whose scarves and shawls were best-sellers at a Monkton shop and the mother of three daughters.

Of those labels, it was the last that meant the most to Sullivan, 47, who was killed Aug. 12 when a stolen truck crashed into the Victorian house she and her three daughters rented on York Road in Hereford.

The Web site set up in Sullivan’s memory and to accept contributions for her daughters, Caileigh, Shannon and Aiden Meehan, is fittingly named www.marysgirls.org.

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Caileigh, 18, graduated from Hereford High School in May and will be a freshman at Manhattan College in New York; Shannon, 16, is a junior at Hereford High, where she runs track; Aiden, 14, starts Hereford High next week as a freshman.

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Memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship fund for the girls at www.marysgirls.org, or checks made payable to “Mary’s Girls” can be sent to The Division of Infectious Diseases, 1830 E. Monument St., Suite 437, Baltimore, MD 21205.

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MObit: Williamson, Muriel (MCStaff)

August 13, 2008 · No Comments

http://www.legacy.com/NYTimes/
DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory
&PersonId=115517081

http://tinyurl.com/5ab9hz

Muriel Williamson

WILLIAMSON–Muriel, 94, died peacefully on August 11, 2008. The beloved wife of the late George S. Williamson, she worked for many years at Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY as secretary to the Dean of Students where she interacted with many students over the years. After retiring, she had a successful real estate career in Montauk, NY. She is survived by her son, George Stephen Williamson of Bedford Hills, NY and her devoted daughter Mary Elizabeth Payne of Southampton, NY and four grandchildren; Jeffrey Payne, Thomas Payne, Timothy Williamson and Brian Williamson. She will be sorely missed by her devoted son-in-law, Jeff Payne and daughter-in-law, Sally Williamson. Burial Service will be private.

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Williamson, Muriel (MCStaff)

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/5vrmhw

[JR: During my time in Jasper Land, I met many many of the secretaries. After all I spent so much time being "called onto that proverbial carpet", I had lots of interactions with them. Don't remember any specifically, but I do remember often thinking that they were "the College". They were always nice to deal with, always seemed willing to go out of their way to schedule stuff, and always had helpful tips like "The Dean like people who admit their mistakes and promise to do better ... even if you ddon't mean it.". :-) In that spirit, I pray for them all because without them, I probably would have been tossed. In some ways, even thought they didn't have a diploma, they were Jaspers too.]

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MObit: Lawrence “Larry” Schwartz (xMCfac)

May 5, 2008 · 2 Comments

http://www.legacy.com/Tallahassee/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=109051783

Lawrence “Larry” Schwartz

Lawrence “Larry” Schwartz, 66, died Saturday, May 3rd, at his home in Tallahassee. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, May 6th, at MeadowWood Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, (850-893-4177). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the March of Dimes, Big Bend Division, http://www.marchofdimes.com/florida/ , 850-422-3152.

Larry was a native of Bridgeport, Conn., graduated from Michigan State University, and received a Master of Public Administration degree from the City University of New York. New York City was also where he met and married Cynthia Alexander Schwartz, where their daughter Alexis Holly was born, and where Larry was the administrator of Gracie Square Hospital (1968-1985), Adjunct Assistant Professor at Manhattan College, and a co-owner of both Coogan’s Restaurant and a thoroughbred horse, King’s Wish. After moving to Tallahassee, Larry helped establish, and became the first administrator of the Roberts and Stevens Health Center of the Leon County Health Department. In 1996, he was appointed Bureau Chief of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, from which he retired in 2003.

He remained active in public life, most recently as a participant in the Leadership Tallahassee program. Throughout his life, Larry was an avid reader, sports fan (Mets, J-E-T-S, professional boxing), jazz musician, horseracing enthusiast, raconteur, and gourmand.

Larry is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cynthia Alexander Schwartz; daughter, Alexis Holly Schwartz; sister, Faye Schwartz Kronisch (and her husband Mark Kronisch) of Maryland; mother-in-law, Rochelle Alexander of Tallahassee; sisters-in-law, Muriel and Mijanou; brothers-in-law, Clarence, Jr. and Winfred; many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Larry was preceded in death by a son, Alexander Schwartz, brother-in-law Clemon Alexander, and father-in-law Clarence S. Alexander Sr.

Published in the Tallahassee Democrat on 5/5/2008.

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MObit: Pollack, Ross (MCstaff)

April 3, 2008 · No Comments

http://www.legacy.com/NYTimes/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=106841029

Ross Pollack

POLLACK–Ross, 49, passed away on April 1, 2008 due to complications from a stroke. Ross, son of Renee and Herb Pollack, attended Woodlands High School, SUNY Purchase, and Columbia Teachers College. He was the Director of the Specialized Resource Center at Manhattan College, and an advocate for students with disabilities. Ross is survived by his wife Rachel, daughter, Renee, and sister, Janet. Donations may be made to Ehlers Danios National Foundation www.ednf.org

Published in the New York Times on 4/3/2008.

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http://www.legacy.com/NYTimes/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=106841029

The Manhattan College alumni community shares your grief at the death of someone who worked to make Jaspers what they could be. We are praying for our loyal helper and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. “No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me”. We are sorry for your loss.

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