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In Loving Memory of Caleb Lee Colwell June 14, 1996 – November 15, 2024 It is with profound heartbreak that the family of Caleb Lee Colwell announces his passing on November 15, 2024, in Manhattan, New York. Caleb was deeply loved by all who knew him, and his absence leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of his family and friends. Caleb grew up well-loved as a sweet and wondrous child in Minnesota, New York, and Massachusetts. He attended Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School and later earned his diploma at Brooklyn Preparatory High School, a testament to his perseverance. A natural writer, Caleb was seldom without a notebook, capturing poetry, lyrics, and reflections. He excelled at reading, often immersing himself in books that sparked his curiosity and imagination. His artistic pursuits extended beyond words, as he explored music, photography, and modeling, where his youthful energy and creative spirit shone through. He found joy in skateboarding, a passion that brought light to his life and a sense of connection to the world around him. Baptized at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Southborough, Massachusetts, Caleb's meaningful connection to his faith brought moments of grounding and peace throughout his life. He leaves behind a heartbroken yet proud family, including his mother, Sally May; his sisters, Marta and Zoey; his grandmother, Marta; his aunt Elaine and her family; and his nephews, Levi, River, and Raven. Caleb is also survived by his father, Tarek; his grandfather, Philip; and a wide circle of loved ones, all of whom will hold his memory close. May Caleb's memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. His radiant smile, creative spirit, and gentle heart live on in the hearts of his family and friends. Caleb's life reminds us to seek beauty in small moments, cherish the connections we share, and honor the joy he brought to the world. Though his time with us was far too short, his love and light will continue to inspire all who carry his memory. A wake to honor Caleb's life is planned for Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the John Krtil Funeral Home, located at 1297 1st Avenue (at 70th Street) in Manhattan, New York. Thank you for honoring Caleb's life and supporting his family with love during this difficult time.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother, Milena Jovic. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She leaves behind her daughter, son, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Our mother was a strong-willed woman who endured many hardships in her life. In spite of that, she found joy in being with her family, listening to her favorite Serbian folk music and making connections and friendships with whomever she happened to meet. She and our late father struggled as hard-working immigrants and were able to create better lives for themselves and their children. She was loved deeply and will be forever missed.

Theodore "Ted” Nussbaum Obituary After a journey of 43 years together, my husband, Theodore Nussbaum passed away on Nov 3rd, at the age of 90. One ordinary morning eight months ago, he was on his way to the library, and wound up in ER and then Rehab, a few blocks from home, a million miles from his life. Ted grew up in Rockaway Beach, and after college he was a typist in the military. Intrigued by the law and respectful of it, he went on to become an attorney, and eventually a partner in Mayer, Nussbaum, Katz & Baker, P.C. representing Atlantic Records. Years later, he opened his own practice in the industry. He wielded granular knowledge of music contracts, licensing, and royalties. He was a humble story teller of his experiences, and focused on the influence the artist had on the music industry rather than name dropping. He told of artists’ life experiences as reflected by the times and the impact it had on their lives. Wanting to make a difference, he volunteered as an arbitrator in Small Claims Court in NYC for 25 years to ascertain that people of limited means saw justice, and published a lively blog as “Arbitration Man.” He was the quintessential New Yorker and master words man with worldly curiosity. He was a voracious reader, and delighted in sharing biographical aspects of obituaries and wedding announcements. Book signings and lectures at Roosevelt House captured his interest. He loved music and would often pour himself a brandy and listen to a CD or the radio. He attributed his ability to listen to and appreciate music to a professor at Queens College. Also in earlier years, he spent time with an old-time gardener and learned to love working the soil. He was the resident gardener at home. In time, Central Park became his garden. Ted was a man of substance who always wore a jacket, sensible shoes, and a hat and carried a brief case. He took courses at Hunter College and basked in intellectual stimulation. He severed ties with the computer, and claimed to be the only person without a cell phone. He was a member of the Met Mob, a group of friends who regularly met at the Metropolitan Museum for culture and conversation. He had a collection of what he referred to as “Pocketa Pocketa” items, mostly old hand made tools. He arranged them around the perimeter of a room which then became known as Ted’s Museum. He gave personal tours of his collection, describing the craftsmanship of each item, and creating background information about the ghost user. He will always be in the hearts of those he left behind: Anita Poll, wife; four children Larry (Ayelet) Nussbaum, Elizabeth Richer, Neil Nussbaum, Jonathan (Victoria Hoiles) Nussbaum; a brother Henry Nussbaum; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many loving in-laws and friends. In lieu of flowers, please share a kindness.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Harris Jay Gallinger, an extraordinary friend to all who knew him, on November 6th, 2024. He departed this world peacefully while receiving care at Mount Sinai Morningside in New York City, at the age of 74. Born on February 6, 1950, in New York City to the late Ruth (Kirschner) Gallinger and the late Sol Gallinger, Harris was a cherished soul whose impact will be felt for years to come. A lifelong New Yorker, Harris grew up in the Bronx, surrounded by a vibrant working-class Jewish community, before making his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in the late 1970s. His story is one of resilience and love, most notably demonstrated through his enduring bond with his sister, Barbara Gallinger Pensky, who bravely fought breast cancer but passed away 15 years ago. Harris’s heart always held a special place for her, as he celebrated her memory by often speaking fondly of the good times that they shared together. As a dedicated worker of FJC Security (now known as Allied Universal Security), Harris rarely missed a day of work while assigned to the 30th Street Men's shelter, where he charmed many of his colleagues with his quick wit, kindness, and easily smile. Yet, Harris was no pushover, when challenged, he was direct and very frank with his comebacks. Harris presence on the job brighten the day of the workers and the shelter residents alike. He will be greatly missed. Harris was preceded in death by his parents and sister, but he leaves behind seven first cousins (including Paula Pappas and Rena Taylor) and an extensive circle of friends. To all who had the pleasure of knowing him, thank you, Harris, for being an unwavering friend and a brother-like figure to his close friend, Artenkah Carswell, and many others. Your legacy of kindness and connection will live on. May you rest in peace. Family and friends will honor Harris's life during a heartfelt graveside ceremony on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Montefiore Cemetery. We will celebrate the beautiful life and cherished memories that we shared of our beloved Harris. In honor of Harris's memory, the family kindly requests that instead of flowers, you consider donating to the following charities: God's Love We Deliver ( https://www.glwd.org ) Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS ( https://broadwaycares.org/ )

Francesco "Frank" Aufiero, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on October 29, 2024 at his Manhattan home at the age of 99. Born in 1925 in Pagani, Italy, near Salerno, Frank was the youngest of four children in a family that had migrated from New Haven, Connecticut, back to Italy. His parents opened a tomato factory in Pagani, where Frank spent his formative years against the backdrop of World War II. In 1959 he emigrated to America, and became an integral part and co-owner of his brother's restaurant, Il Monsignore, located on East 55th Street, which quickly gained a celebrity following. Known for his kindness, generosity and quick wit, Frank was loved by people of all ages. Frank rarely complained, never dwelled on the hard parts of life, and had a fantastic sense of humor. He loved nothing more than being with his family, especially his daughter and granddaughter, cooking and sharing meals, laughing, walking around New York City, tracking the stock market, trying new restaurants, and of course, enjoying a good plate of linguine alle vongole. Frank was predeceased by his parents Oreste and Clelia, a brother Vincent “Jimmy” and sisters Matilde DeFelice and Rachele. Frank is survived by his adoring family: wife, Dalva, daughter, Janaina Aufiero Biolsi (Harry), granddaughter Julia, niece Jessica and grand-niece Ava, sister-in-law Elizabeth, and many beloved nieces and nephews in Italy. The funeral will be held Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church at 10 am. En Lieu of Flowers Please Donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude-today.html?homepagedonate

Howard Podell passed away on October 17 at the age of 65. He was born on May 5, 1959, the son of the late Laurette and George Podell. Survived by his sister, Judith. He graduated from Newburgh Free Academy, the University of Pennsylvania and New York Law School. A lifelong Yankee fan and Beatles aficionado with a unique sense of humor. Services Sunday, October 20 at 2:00pm at John Krtil Funeral Home, 1297 1st Ave, NYC.

We are sad to inform you of the passing of our Beloved mother, Arko Samaha, a resident of New York, originally from Lebanon, at the age of 93. Born on December 30, 1930, our mother lived a full and vibrant life. She did not spare any sacrifice small or big to support and promote our family, her children and community. She leaves behind her children and her favorite grandchildren, Danielle, Roger, Jean-Jacques and William whom she helped raise and educate. Mrs. Arko Samaha was known for her unwavering kindness, sharp wit, passion for life and exquisite refined cooking. She was passionate about Art, Fragrant Flowers, Nature and Life.

Joseph S. Catalano, 95, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024 at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Joe was born on October 16, 1928 to Frances DiStefano and Charles Catalano in Brooklyn, NY. He became a renowned expert on Sartre and was a Professor Emeritus of Kean University and an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at the New School of Social Research. A member of the American Philosophical Association and the North American Sartre Society, he wrote many articles and papers on existentialism. He was also the author of 8 books, including Reading Sartre and The Saint and the Atheist. Born to Frances DiStefano and Charles Catalano in Brooklyn, NY, Joe leaves behind his beloved wife, Marisa Pagin Catalano; his brother, Charles Catalano; his stepdaughter, Melissa Pagin Ferraz; his stepson, Antonio Ferraz and his wife, Andressa Ribeiro; his stepdaughter, Graciela Pagin; his step grandchildren, Luke Groome and Olivia Groome; and his niece Patricia Catalano and her husband, Dennis Moyes. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Unbound.org

Dana Adkins Pan, 77, died at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City on July 22, 2024, after complications from a fall and head injury precipitated by Ehrlichiosis, a deer tick disease. Adkins Pan was a well-known editor who worked many years in major publishing houses and later as a partner at Adkins & Phillips Literary Agency. Adkins Pan was born June 30, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Travis Blair Adkins and Mae Burke Adkins. She is survived by her husband Robert O. Pan of New York City and Poughquag, N.Y.; a twin sister Dinah Adkins of Portland, Ore.; and sister-in-law Pauline M. Pan of Ann Arbor, Mich. She will be missed by many friends, cousins, and work colleagues. Adkins Pan graduated from Revere High School in West Richfield, Ohio, in 1965, and from Miami University of Ohio, in Oxford, where she studied American literature and classics, in 1969. After attending the Radcliffe Publishing Procedures Course at Radcliffe College, Adkins Pan began her career in Boston, Mass., and later moved to New York City, where she was an editor at The Viking Press, and senior staff editor at Reader’s Digest in New York City and Pleasantville, N.Y. Dana Adkins was the beloved wife of Robert Pan; the couple were married in New York City on Sept. 10, 1983. The Pans had no children. They spent many years in the city and at a country home in Poughquag, as well as travelling abroad and in the United States. Adkins Pan was a frequent visitor to museums, the opera, theater, and musical venues. Her friends described her as a terrific editor, and as a kind, gentle, and generous person who loved books, the arts, people, and her pets. The latter most recently included a smooth collie Phoebe, a Havanese Anna, and two cats, a Tonkinese called Tonky, and an abandoned black cat, Inky, that she enticed in from the woods in winter. In addition to being survived by her husband, sister, sister-in-law, and many cousins, Adkins Pan is survived by a close second cousin, Naomi Burke, recently of Citrus Heights, Calif., and now of Atlanta, Ga. The family wishes to recognize the loving help of Alfredo Santana who visited her frequently in the hospital and generously provided assistance, and a group of friends who kept Dana in their prayers, hoped for her recovery, and stayed in constant touch with the family during her illness. These include Bruce Trachtenberg of New York City, Barbara Burge of New York City and Millerton, N.Y; Beth Tondreau of New York City and Tarrytown, N.Y; Nancy Mills of Scottsville, Va.; and Maureen M. Kilroy of Akron, Ohio. A memorial service will be announced for October.