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
ALESSANDRO (ALEX) CAROZZA passed away in New York on March 25, 2026. Born in 1927 in Montenerodomo, in the mountainous heart of Abruzzo (Italy), he lived in Argentina for 30 years before settling in New York in 1960. A musician and accordionist, it was in the musical instrument business where he truly left his mark; his iconic store, Alex Musical Instruments, became a landmark on 48th Str
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