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Obituaries in New York

Benjamin Franklin Garrett

Benjamin Franklin Garrett

Sep 30, 2020

Benjamin Franklin Garret was born on January 26th, 1925 in Sanford, NC to his parents, Reverend John Garret and Louise Watson Garrett. He was the fourth of five children. He was affectionately called Benny by family and friends. Benny completed Junior High School in North Carolina before moving to New York City to live with his older sister, Ada. He...

Judy Johnson

Judy Johnson

Sep 27, 2020

Judy Johnson, beloved daughter of Henrietta Sumpter and William Eliza Johnson, was born on January 9, 1953 in New York, NY. Judy attended and graduated Walton High School in the Bronx, New York, from which she received her High School Diploma. Judy furthered her education at the Bronx Community College. After college, Judy had a daughter named Trashawn. Judy loved...

Marie Lewis

Marie Lewis

Sep 24, 2020

Marie V. Lewis was born on May 16th, 1926 to Mrs. Lillian and Arthur Lewis at Harlem Hospital in NYC. She was their only child. Marie later developed a debilitating handicap called Polio that led to partial blindness. Even so, Marie did not let that stop her willpower and accomplishments in serving the Lord. Marie graduated from Wadliegh High School...

Troy Mcphatter

Troy Mcphatter

Sep 22, 2020

Glory be to God; Troy McPhatter was born on September 28th, 1967 in New York City to James McPhatter Sr. and Mary Rice. Growing up, Troy was shy with a heart of gold. He was always such a positive and inspirational individual. Troy was an excellent father who loved his children dearly. He was a laid back kind of person...

Ernest Michael Jones

Ernest Michael Jones

Sep 22, 2020

Ernest Michael Jones was born on March 20, 1977, in Harlem Hospital, New York City to his proud parents, Diane Marie Phillips and Ernest Michael Jones. He was the eighth of nine children. Ernest attended Public School 92 and Intermediate School 195. He had various jobs. He was very proud of his community. You could always find Ernest (Stink) on...

Geraldine Whitaker

Geraldine Whitaker

Sep 21, 2020

Geraldine Parker Whitaker was born on May 15, 1944 in Tarboro, NC. Geraldine departed this life on Monday, September 21, 2020. Geraldine attended school in Tarboro, NC and was affectionately known as "Pig". Geraldine worked providing cleaning services in hospitals and worked in offices at the Epiat Building in NYC. Geraldine loved to read, write and enjoyed sewing. Writing poems...

Gloria Lee

Gloria Lee

Sep 21, 2020

Gloria Lee was born October 28th, 1961 to her father Joseph Jackson, and raised by her grandmother, Georgia Ann Jackson in Jamaica, New York. She departed this life on Monday, September 21, 2020.

As a very Goal Oriented person, Gloria has touched and mended many hearts of others in any way she could. A dedicated Mother to...

Michael George

Michael George

Sep 13, 2020

At the request of the family, please do not send flowers.

Elliott Leaf

Elliott Leaf

Sep 9, 2020

On September 28th, 1942 Elliott was born to the late Lucius and Madeline Leaf, in Sumter, South Carolina. He was the youngest of four children. Elliott moved to New York City at the age of 17. He worked as a Supervisor at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison Law Firm for over 30 years, until he retired in 2010. On...

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