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
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
Michael "Mickey" Robert Russo entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the age of 96. He was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan to Daniel and Sylvia Russo, where he happily lived his entire life. As a corrections officer, a sanitation worker, and a postman, he wore many hats. However, he loved no other job more than being a proud member of the New York City Fire Department for
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