In Memoriam

College of Arts & Science

Michael Abraham (LS, GAL ʼ17) (Sping 2023)

Brian E. Kohn (LS ʼ11, TSOA ʼ13) (Spring 2023)

Robert Stengel (CAS ʼ11) (Spring 2023)

Brendan Relyea (CAS ʼ01) died on August 2, 2023. Brendan was an outspoken advocate for equality and human rights, and enjoyed many hobbies including his passion for music: collecting vinyl, listening to music, and DJing for NYU's student-run radio station (WNYU 89.1FM) as both an NYU student and alumnus. (Summer 2023)

Karl Minner (WSUC ʼ93) died on November 29, 2023. (Fall 2023)

Masao Niiya (WSUC ʼ91) (Winter 2024)

Walter Patrick Byrne (WSUC ʼ86) died on March 21, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. (Spring 2024)

Professor Yorke E. Rhodes (WSUC ʼ85) died peacefully early Monday morning 10/10/22 at age 86 in Sussex, NJ. He is survived by his wife Mechthilde, his sons Yorke Rhodes III of NYC, Chris Rhodes of San Diego, Matthias Raabe of West Orange NJ, and Timothy Rhodes of South Orange, NJ. He joined the chemistry department of NYU in 1965 and developed research areas in SO2 solvent chemistry, electrocyclic reactions, small ring chemistry, and carbocations, especially neighboring group cyclopropane-assisted cation rearrangements. Professor Rhodes was co-founder and Director of the Dual Degree Program in Science & engineering at New York Univ and Stevens Institute of Technology. (Fall 2022)

Harvey F. Strauss (ARTS ʼ70) (Fall 2023)

Karen Hudes-Spergel (WSC ʼ70) (Spring 2023)

Morris Orens (WSC ’69) (Spring 2023)

Stephen Roy Katz (ARTS ʼ61, GSM ʼ64) (Winter 2024)

Kenneth H. Brief (WSC ʼ61)—“Ken,” “Mr. Brief,” “Professor Brief,” “Honey,” “Grandpa Kenny” or “Gpa,” depending on whom you ask—was born in Newark, New Jersey. A lifetime student of history, Ken was born on June 12, 1939, just 81 days before the start of World War II. Read his full obituary here. (Fall 2023)

Robert Mondschein (WSC ʼ57, STERN ʼ68) (Spring 2023)

Dr. Isabel Whitehill-Grayson (WSC ʼ54, GSAS ʼ57, DEN ʼ61), died on October 29, 2023, at the age of 89. This triple Violet was a prominent orthodontist from Brooklyn, NY, and was an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Orthodontics at NYU for many years, including co-director of the Graduate Program for Foreign Dentists. (Fall 2023)

Arthur Drickman (ARTS ʼ51, GSM ʼ55) (Spring 2024)

Barbara Swinkin Arion (WSC ʼ51) died on May 22, 2023 at the age of 93. (Spring 2023)

Dr. Alan Protzel (WSC ʼ51, DEN ʼ55) was born in New York City and received his pre-professional degree from NYU and his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from NYU College of Dentistry. (Summer 2023)

Albert Kessler (ARTS ʼ49, DEN ʼ53) (Fall 2023)

Sterling Jonas (ARTS ʼ48, GSM ʼ51) (Winter 2024)

Rhoda Cohen Scherer Cohen (WSC ʼ48, STEINHARDT ʼ50) has passed away at age 95. She was proud to be an NYU alum and working Registered Occupational Therapist for over 55 years. She is survived by three children and four grandchildren and her ex-husband, Monroe Scherer, another NYU alum. (Spring 2023)

Hugh Norbert Boroson (WSC ʼ47, GSM ʼ51) (Fall 2023)

Prof. Norman H. Zide (ARTS ʼ47) attended Music & Art High School (now Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts) and graduated at 15. He continued to NYU, Yale, Columbia & Penn; US Army Korean War veteran who specialized in Indian tribal languages. Professor & department chair in South Asia at the University of Chicago.  Worked with the American Institute of Indian Studies & The Munda Language Project. Fulbright Scholar & Ford Foundation grant recipient. Classically-trained pianist who loved opera & prolific writer of short prose. Travelled far, saw much & made his own way.  Survived by his sons, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephew, numerous cousins, students & friends. Loved & will be missed. (Fall 2023)

Israel Louis Schneier (ARTS ʼ36), who was born in 1915, died at the age of 108 on February 25, 2024. (Spring 2024)

College of Dentistry

Juan Carlos Jaramillo (DEN ʼ98) died in early May of 2023. (Summer 2023)

Sylvester A. Evangelista (DEN ʼ98) (Spring 2023)

Xandria Sutherland-Pollard (DEN ʼ90) died on Sunday morning at home surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Dr. Brian Pollard, daughters Brianna and Amari, mother Ivy May Sutherland, siblings, and several nieces and nephews. (Spring 2023)

Joanne Francis (DEN ʼ84) (Spring 2023)

Judith Ann Klein, née Sicklick (DEN ʼ80) died Saturday, March 25th, 2023, at age 71. She is survived by her sister Janet, her brothers John and James, her sister-in-law Faith, her niece Kammie, her aunt June, and her childhood friend Roxann. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth. (Spring 2023)

Ronald Siegel (DEN ʼ77) died in the comfort of his home early Friday morning. He will always be remembered as a fun, creative man who loved nothing more than playing with his grandchildren. (Spring 2023)

Robert Gold (DEN ʼ70) died peacefully on February 28 in Ryegate, VT. Generous with his time, his spirit, and his insight, Robert’s unique perspectives were a gift to all who knew him. He is survived by his former wife Marlene, son David, brother Dennis, and granddaughter Arabella. (Spring 2023)

Joseph Steiner (DEN ʼ69) left this physical world on March 21, 2023. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Steiner and Shara Steiner and four granddaughters who loved him quite dearly. (Spring 2023)

Dr. Joaquin M Fiol (DEN ʼ65) was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed member of the community. Joaquin left this world on May 30, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and family. (Summer 2023)

George Maurice Gluck (DEN ʼ64) (Spring 2023)

Martin J. Lapidus (DEN ʼ64) died on April 16, 2023. A lovingly devoted man of great wit, technological knowledge, gentle care of dental patients and esteemed colleague and professor at NYU, Martin will be profoundly missed by his loving wife Pamela Ampel-Lapidus, daughter Jessica Collins and her husband Nate, sister Barbara Gortikov, brother David Lapidus and the many nieces and nephews he so enjoyed bringing laughter to. (Spring 2023)

Bentley Atwood Howe Merrick, D.M.D. (DEN ʼ93) beloved father, husband, son, brother, friend, and dentist, died on July 2 in Burlington, VT. He was 61-years-old. Ben was a 1983 graduate of Middlebury College, a 1988 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and a 1993 graduate of the New York University College of Dentistry Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics. Ben’s South Burlington, VT, practice – Vermont Prosthodontics – grew over the years to help many. Additionally, he became a Clinical Instructor at the University of Vermont Medical Center General Dental Practice Residency in 1997. He found tremendous meaning in working with the next generation of dentists. (Summer 2022)

Harris M. Sendach (DEN ʼ67) died on January 3rd 2022. (Spring 2023)

Dr. Martin Joel Feder (DEN ʼ62) died on May 14 2023. (Spring 2023)

Dr. Bert Chodorov (DEN ʼ60) died in July 2023. He was a longtime resident of Merritt Island and is survived by his wife of 25 years, 4 adult children, 1 grandson, 1 niece, 1 nephew, and their families. (Summer 2023)

Dr. John P. Williams (DEN ʼ59) (Spring 2023)

Dr. Mattis Fern (DEN ʼ59) died on July 7, 2022. He practiced dentistry in Manhattan and Roslyn, New York. He was a clinical professor of operative dentistry from 1959-1965. He was a lifetime member of ADA , member of Alpha Omega, and member of the First District Dental Society. He lectured in Hebrew at Tel Aviv University on full mouth rehabilitation as well as at local dental societies. He was an annual participant in the Greater New York Dental Meeting. (Summer 2022)

Dr. Robert L. Sachs (DEN ʼ59) died peacefully in November 2022 after a long and productive career in Oral Surgery. (Spring 2023)

Dr. Edwin B. Kornblue (DEN ʼ56) died peacefully in his home in Boca Raton, Florida on August 4, 2020. (Spring 2023)

Walter Strubel (DEN ʼ56) died recently. He was married to his wife Norma for 70 years. He adored his three children, seven grandchildren, and beautiful great granddaughterwith all his heart. He was so loved, respected and will be greatly missed by many. (Spring 2023)

Ira Raphael (DEN ʼ55) (Spring 2023)

Dr. Alan Simonson (DEN ʼ54) died on March 26, 2023. After graduating from New York University College of Dentistry, he practiced dentistry in Woodmere for nearly four decades. He is survived by his loving family. (Spring 2023)

Dr. Stanley Noel Schwartz (DEN ʼ53) died on June 27, 2023. Stanley was a graduate of Adelphi College and New York University School of Dentistry and was dedicated to the practice of Dentistry until the age of 78. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Blanche, his daughters Lyssa (Daniel) and Lori (Patrick), and his four grandchildren. (Summer 2023)

Bernard Lieber (DEN ʼ52) died peacefully on May 4th 2023. (Spring 2023)

Doris Chilton Kahn Gunsher (DEN ʼ51) peacefully died at her home on May 18, 2023 at age of 94. (Spring 2023)

Gallatin School of Individualized Study

Michael Abraham (LS ʼ17, GAL ʼ17) died on February 5, 2023, with his legacy living on through his writing, family and friends. He inspired those around him with his kindness and love. (Winter 2023)

Tonya Ingram (LS ʼ11, GAL ʼ13) was a native Cincinnati poet who has been honored at the Getty Museum, Madison Square Garden, San Francisco Opera House, Nuyorican Poets Café, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Lexus Verses and the Flow variety show, and The Price is Right. She wrote How to Survive Today, a collection of poems, prompts, and affirmations for those of us still finding our way. (Spring 2023)

Amelia Stanley (GAL ʼ07) died peacefully on April 2, 2024, following a fierce four-year fight with metastatic breast cancer. Only 39 years old, Amelia most recently was the senior director of Development for Sixth & I in Washington, DC. She was passionate about musical theater, education, community outreach, and Washington sports. She leaves her father and mother, Gary and Elizabeth Stanley; her beloved sister, Lucy Stanley; aunts, uncles, and cousins; friends, colleagues, and many professional acquaintances spanning the globe. Her ebullient spirit and joie de vivre will continue to be a blessing to all who knew and loved her. She shined brightly and will always be a beacon of love for her many admirers and loved ones. (Spring 2024)

Graduate School of Arts & Science

Kathyrn “Katie” Hoedt (GSAS ʼ23) died on August 12, 2023. (Summer 2023)

Dr. Rochelle Levine (GSAS ʼ86) (Fall 2023)

Daniel Gardner (GSAS ʼ71) (Spring 2024)

Dr. Michael J. Siciliano (GSAS ʼ70), 86, died Friday May 3, 2024 at his home in Essex Junction, Vermont. (Spring 2024)

Carol B Gartner, PhD (GSAS ʼ70), beloved wife, mother and grandmother, former Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Purdue University Calumet, passed away on November 5, 2023 at Silverado Memory Care Center in Escondido, CA. Carol was deeply admired for her intelligence, leadership abilities, smile, warmth and kindness. (Fall 2023)

Dr. Philip KY Young (GSAS ʼ71) born in Honolulu, Hawaii, 1945, passed away on September 22, 2023. After graduating from NYU with his doctorate in economics, Philip went on to become a professor at the Lubin School of Business at Pace University, a global consultant to many Fortune 500 firms, and the author of multiple books on finance, including The Portable MBA. (Fall 2023)

Beverly Moss Spatt (WAG ʼ70, GSAS ʼ76), a fierce defender of New York City’s aesthetic and cultural heritage who battled real estate and political interests to protect distinguished buildings and historic districts as chairwoman of the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission in the 1970s, died on Friday, July 14, 2023 in Brooklyn. She was 99. Read more about Beverly's life and accomplishments. (Summer 2023)

Dr. Patricia A. Farrell (GSAS ʼ78, STEINHARDT ʼ90) has joined the non-profit board of directors of Clinics4Life, offering maternal health services in underserved countries beginning in the Philippines, then India and Africa and has published a collection of flash fiction stories Unexpected Short Tales of Surprise on Amazon. Dr. Farrell writes daily on Medium.com where she has been named a top healthcare writer.. (Summer 2023)

Lynn “Bo” Sims (GSAS ʼ75) died on September 25, 2022. He was a grandson, son, cousin, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. (Fall 2022)

Elizabeth “Betsy” Winslow Wagner (GSAS ʼ74), age 80, of Glen Arbor, Michigan (formerly of Birmingham, MI), died peacefully at home in Lake Forest, Illinois surrounded by family on July 8, 2023. (Summer 2023)

Alexander Charles Sutherland, II (GSAS ʼ68, ʼ78) (Spring 2023)

Louise McNulty (WSC ʼ67, GSAS ʼ72) (Spring 2023)

Dr. Arthur M. Goldweber (GSAS ʼ66 ʼ74) (Fall 2023)

Celia Lichtman (GSAS ʼ65) (Fall 2023)

James Arthur Harris, Sr., Ph.D. (GSAS ʼ59) (Fall 2023)

Grossman School of Medicine

Jaime Yun, M.D. (GSM ʼ93) (Fall 2023)

Ellen Kruger, M.D. (GSM ʼ91) (Fall 2023)

Paul Auerbach (GSM ʼ83) (Winter 2024)

Miklos P. Salgo (GSM ʼ82) (Fall 2023)

John M. Maher (GSM ʼ81) died in August 2021. (Winter 2024)

Edward Ewald, M.D. (GSM ʼ81) (Fall 2023)

Kevin Harrison, M.D. (GSM ʼ81) (Fall 2023)

Dr. Judith Schartenberg Goodman (GSM ʼ77) died on November 29, 2023, at the age of 71. Goodman lived a long life of service in the field of Ophthalmology after obtaining her medical degree from NYU. She is survived by her daughter Dr. Lauren Goodman (Dr. Jaron Goldberg); son Dr. Julian (Lindsay) Goodman; grandchildren Jonah and Tessa Goodman, and Megan and Sylvia Goldberg. (Fall 2023)

Louis S. Kurlansky (GSM ʼ76) (Fall 2023)

Lawrence Rosman (GSM ʼ75) (Fall 2023)

Eileen Spatz (GSM ʼ73) (Fall 2023)

James T. Kennedy (GSM ʼ72) (Winter 2024)

Dr. Alan Dattner, MD (GSM ʼ69) died unexpectedly at the age of 79 on November 29, 2023. (Winter 2024)

Stephen Redmond MD, MPH (GSM ʼ69) died peacefully on February 14, 2023. He was Commissioner of Health for Dutchess county, Rockland County and Deputy Commissioner of Health for Monroe County all in New York state, alongside being Western Area Medical director for IBM in his later years. He is survived by his 4 sons and his wife Nancy.

Henry R. Black (GSM ʼ67) (Summer 2024)

Richard A. Stein (GSM ʼ67) (Fall 2023)

James Alan Block (GSM ʼ66) (Fall 2023)

Jeffrey Steven Schwam, M.D. (GSM ʼ66) (Fall 2023)

Elena O. Nightingale (GSM ʼ64) (Spring 2024)

Eugene Silverman (GSM ʼ63) (Winter 2024)

Dr. Raymond Murphy, Jr. (GSM ʼ61) (Spring 2024)

John L. Weinstock, MD (GSM ʼ61) (Fall 2023)

Steve Alexander, M.D (GSM ʼ60) (Fall 2023)

Arnold J. Kaminer (GSM ʼ60) (Fall 2023)

James Renwick Shepard (GSM ʼ60) (Fall 2023)

Edward Leader (GSM ʼ59) (Summer 2024)

David Trachtenberg (GSM ʼ59) (Winter 2024)

Morton Gluck (GSM ʼ57) (Winter 2024)

Harvey Bezahler (GSM ʼ56), a noted psychoanalyst and editor of The Heights Daily News, sadly died at home in November 2023 at the age of 93. (Fall 2023)

George F. Gitlitz, M.D. (GSM ʼ56) (Fall 2023)

Alan Dobrow (GSM ʼ55) (Winter 2024)

Bernard Lanter (GSM ʼ55) (Fall 2023)

Naomi F. Rothfield, M.D. (GSM ʼ55) (Fall 2023)

Sheldon B. Lippert (GSM ʼ54) died on December 18, 2023. (Winter 2024)

Jonathan Uhr (GSM ʼ52) (Winter 2024)

Stanley Deckoff (GSM ʼ51) (Winter 2024)

Francis X. Claps (GSM ʼ49) (Winter 2024)

Honorary Degree

Judy Heumann (HON '22), an advocate for disability rights, passed away in early March of 2023, leaving behind a legacy of empowerment and love. 

Rory Meyers College of Nursing

Dr. Claire Mintzer Fagin (MEYERS ’64, HON ’11) (Winter 2024)

School of Law

Karen Tenenbaum (LAW ’87) has died at the age of 64. (Winter 2024)

Lawrence Slattery (LAW ’82) passed away on February 17, 2022. He was loved and admired by his extended family, friends, classmates, and colleagues for his good nature, constant optimism, unparalleled intellect, genuine warmth, unaffected charm, biting humor, and his ability to tell a really good story. In his own words, he "had lived poetry".

Donald P. Spencer, Esq. (LAW ’80) (Sping 2023)

J. H. "Michael" Payne (LAW ʼ78) is sad to share that he passed away in Washington, DC in July (2023). (Fall 2023)

John M. Callagy (LAW ’69) was a graduate of Georgetown University and the New York University School of Law. He was a preeminent trial lawyer and trusted counsellor to leading companies and institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Ralph Lauren, Foot Locker, and the Archdiocese of New York, among countless others. He leaves behind the rich legacy of a thriving firm and countless lawyers who admired him, learned from him, and follow his example of professionalism, devotion to clients, and charitable work. 

John J. McGraw (LAW ’65) passed away on July 16, 2023. He enjoyed a long career in an in-house and general counsel role with Ciba-Geigy and Ciba Specialty Chemicals. He was a constant optimist who loved opera, had a zest for travel, never tired of learning, and enjoyed engaging on topics of history, politics, and the news of day. He loved and cherished his family and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie, 4 children, and 5 grandchildren. (Summer 2023)

Thomas G. McMahon (LAW ’64) passed away on Memorial Day, May 29th, 2023. (Summer 2023)

Donald King (LAW ’63) passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Don earned several advanced law degrees and was a law professor at St. Louis University for more than 25 years. During his career he had written 12 legal textbooks, published over 100 law journal articles, and he was the founder of the International Academy of Commercial and Consumer Law. Don loved to travel and was able to make 4 different trips around the world, accomplishing 6 Continents in 40 days which included several extensive experiences and many cutting-edge opportunities. Don was recognized around the world as an expert in commercial and consumer law.

Claudine Siegel (LAW ’59) of Longboat Key, Florida died on February 13, 2020. She was 84- years-old. Claudine was an attorney who dedicated her legal career to representing indigent clients as the statewide head of the Family Unit for Connecticut Legal Services. She leaves behind her husband Allen, with whom she enjoyed a loving 62-year marriage, children Jonathan Siegel and Tamra Lichtman, daughter-in-law Michelle Girvan, son-in-law Scott Lichtman, grandchildren Eli and Kayla Lichtman and Zara Siegel, and sister and brother-in-law Nadine and Manny Schultz. Claudine Siegel was born May 23, 1935 to Abraham and Irene Friedman in Antwerp, Belgium. Claudine and her family escaped the Holocaust, leaving the day the advancing German army reached Belgium, and ultimately resettling in Manhattan.

Alvin A. Kabot (LAW ’57, ’63) (Spring 2023)

Silver School of Social Work

Margot T. Egan (SSSW ʼ97) (Fall 2023)

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development

Michael Chavez Reilly (STEINHARDT ʼ14) died on November 2, 2023, at the age of 56. Diagnosed with ALS in August 2019, Michael bore his disease with grace and a determination to live the remainder of his life as fully as possible. Michael’s memory will be ever-present to those closest to him as well as to those with whom he studied and worked over the last four decades. (Fall 2023)

Valon Beasley (STEINHARDT ʼ00, ʼ11, SPS ʼ20) (Summer 2023)

Nancy M. Key (STEINHARDT ʼ87) (Spring 2023)

Joseph Malaquias Torres, Ph.D. (STEINHARDT ʼ74) (Winter 2024)

Paul A. Mider (STEINHARDT ʼ74) has died. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Kolsun, his sons, Michael and Nick, and other loved family members. (Winter 2024)

Shirley Binder (STEINHARDT ʼ60) (Fall 2023)

Arlene Gershman Robins (STEINHARDT ʼ58) (Summer 2023)

Stanley Scher (STEINHARDT ʼ56) was a well-loved educator of physical education in New Jersey. He will be long remembered and loved by family, friends and people he touched along the way. (Winter 2024)

Barbara Cashetta Knieter (STEINHARDT ʼ53) died on February 19, 2022. At the time of her attendance at NYU, the School of Education gave out the prestigious “Arch Award” for outstanding service and she was president of the art education organization “Pen and Pallette.”

Stern School of Business

Brannon S. Appicciafuoco (STERN ʼ20) died on November 11, 2023. (Fall 2023)

Sari Carp (STERN ʼ00, ʼ03) (Fall 2023)

P. Gregory Speck (STERN ʼ82) died on October 11, 2023. (Fall 2023)

Walter Zeh (STERN ʼ80) (Spring 2023)

Anthony S. Neusch (STERN ʼ72) (Fall 2023)

Vincent Paul Dole III (STERN ʼ71), an entrepreneur and venture capitalist, died on October 25, 2020.  He is survived by his wife Genevieve Dole, his son and daughter-in-law Alexandre and Renee, his sister Susan Dole, and his brother Bruce Dole.

Wilfred G. Mango, Jr. (STERN ʼ70) (Spring 2023)

Richard L. Busch (STERN ʼ68) (Fall 2023)

Robert Mondschein (WSC ʼ57, STERN ʼ68) (Spring 2023)

Henry M. Kennedy, Jr. (STERN ʼ64) (Spring 2024)

Robert F. Brown (STERN ʼ63) died on May 4, 2024. (Summer 2024)

Irwin Cohen (STERN ʼ56) died peacefully on December 18, 2023, at the age of 90, after a brief illness while surrounded by his three daughters, their husbands and his grandchildren, and listening to classical music and the New York Pops. (Fall 2023)

Robert E. Friedman (STERN ʼ56) (Fall 2023)

Erwin Coyner (STERN ʼ55) (Spring 2023)

John N. Shofi (STERN ʼ54) (Spring 2023)

Alfred H. Horowitz (STERN ʼ51) (Winter 2024)

Alvin Meltzer (STERN ʼ51) (Spring 2023)

Jackson Pokress (STERN ʼ42) (Spring 2023)

Robert Sayre Lewis (STERN ʼ40) was the star of NYU’s basketball team in the late 1930s and the subject of a play produced by Seattle Repertory Theatre in 2019. He died at 104-years-old on July 2, 2022. Bob was a key player in the storied NYU Violets’ 18-1 record in the 1938-39 season and was captain of the team the following year. He was inducted into the NYU Athletic Hall of Fame. (Summer 2022)

Tandon School of Engineering

Michael Vincent Lynch (TANDON ʼ17) died with cancer on November 16, 2023. (Fall 2023)

Kelly A Lum (TANDON ʼ04) (Fall 2023)

Michael F. Horodniceanu, PhD (TANDON ʼ78) (Fall 2023)

Irwin A. Freedman (TANDON ʼ77) (Fall 2023)

Dr. Kenneth R. Laker (TANDON ʼ70) (Fall 2023)

Kenneth Rifkind, M.D. (TANDON ʼ65, GSM ʼ69) (Fall 2023)

Charles H. Thornton (TANDON ʼ63, ʼ66), founding partner of Thornton Tomasetti. (Fall 2023)

Dr. Benjamin Whang (TANDON ʼ59, ʼ61) (Winter 2024)

Robert Gauger (TANDON ʼ56) (Fall 2023)

Herbert Zwack (TANDON ʼ55) (Fall 2023)

Clare L Milton, Jr. (TANDON ʼ51) (Fall 2023)

David L. Bakalar (TANDON ʼ51) (Spring 2023)

Anthony D'Amato (TANDON ʼ52) (Fall 2023)

Donald Eisele (TANDON ʼ52) died on October 7, 2023. He worked his way up from being a brakeman for the New York Central Lines to being a consultant on passenger rail transit projects globally. He will be greatly missed. (Fall 2023)

Dr. Madeline P. Goodstein (TANDON ʼ48) (Fall 2023)

Tisch School of the Arts

Brian E. Kohn (TSOA ʼ13) (Spring 2023)

Allan D. Fisch (TSOA ʼ89) (Fall 2023)

Dr. Philip D. Stern (TSOA ʼ85, GSAS ʼ89) (Spring 2024)

Mark Traub (TSOA ʼ80) died at 64 on Dec. 6 2022 from leukemia after an illustrious career at NBC as senior stage manager and back-up director for TODAY for 35 years.  He credited NYU and his teachers and friendships there with his success. His laughter, professionalism, and kindness will be truly missed. (Winter 2022)

Christine Goik (TSOA ’76) (Spring 2023)

Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service

Kiranteja Chadalawada (WAG ’15) (Spring 2023)

Morton L. Downey III (WAG ’69), a legendary leader in transportation who served as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of the MTA, and was the longest serving Deputy Secretary of the US DOT, has died. His life and work redefined processes to address equity and accountability, and are an inspiration for public service. (Winter 2024)