Ann M. Ahern
Visitation:
Friday, September 17, 2021
4-8PM
Location: John Krtil Funeral Home
1297 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021
(Located on the First Avenue between E69th St & E70th St)
Funeral Mass:
Saturday, September 18, 2021
10AM
Location: Church of the Epiphany
375 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10010
(Located on the corner of E22nd St & Second Ave)
1297 1st AveNew York, NY 10021(Located on the First Avenue between E69th St & E70th St)
375 2nd AveNew York, NY 10010(Located on the corner of E22nd St & Second Ave)
Ann M. Ahern, a life-long New Yorker, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021. She was 88.
Ann is survived by her brother John Ahern (Violet), and sisters Joan Trank and Maureen Reynolds (Hugh); her cousin and dearest friend Mary Chris McCarthy and the entire McCarthy Family; her nieces and nephews Sean Ahern (Donna) and Brian Ahern (Maria); JoAnn Presky, Mary Trank and Eileen Sheehan (John); John Reynolds (Nancy), Ann Marie Streeter (Paul); Michael Reynolds (Meg) and Maureen Reynolds; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Ann is predeceased by her mother Josephine (nee O’Halloran), her father John, her brother Michael, her cousin Thomas McCarthy, her sister-in-law Frances Ahern, her brother-in-law Thomas Trank and her beloved cousin and friend Rev. Patrick Carroll. Ann also leaves behind many wonderful friends who speak fondly of long lunches and dinners in New York City, and of long phone conversations across the miles. Ann cherished and celebrated her Irish heritage and gathered friends and family on the same corner of Fifth Avenue for half a century to joyfully watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Uncle Michael and Aunt Aileen O’Halloran--the last of Ann’s parent’s generation--will miss Ann, as will the many O’Halloran cousins.
Ann began working at Chase Manhattan Bank in 1950--right out of Cathedral High School. When Ann retired after 47 years, she was a Vice President of Corporate Human Resources. Along the way, she attended Fordham University at night and earned her Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master’s Degree in Social Work. In 1992, Ann was an Excalibur Award Honoree at Chase for her contribution to the Employee Assistance Program: “A dedicated Chase employee for more than four decades, she has always been there for colleagues and has been a trusted counselor at the E.A.P., drawing on her broad knowledge and deep compassion to guide employees and their families through tough and sometimes wrenching personal problems.”
Throughout her career and after retirement, Ann was at heart a compassionate case worker, helping so very many people through the decades find jobs, housing, and hope. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Catholic Charities of New York, where case workers like Ann continue the work of helping people build better lives for themselves and their families: Catholic Charities, Office of Development, 11th Floor, 1101 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022 or online at catholiccharitiesny.org.
Please join us for visiting hours at John Krtil Funeral Home, 1297 First Avenue, New York, N.Y. on Friday, September 17, 2021 from 4-8 pm; the Funeral Mass is 10:00 am Saturday, September, 18, 2021 at Church of the Epiphany, 22nd Street and Second Avenue, New York, N.Y. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y.
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IN MEMORY Nestor Benjamin Zapata Passed Jan 15, 2026 Born June 28,1932 Resided Nyc, NY Nestor Benjamin Zapata went home to the Risen Jesus on Jan 15, 2026 at age 93. Nestor was born to Nestor Zapata Sandoval and Anita Vinck on June 28, 1932 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. As a Child, He excelled in school, theater and sports. With leading roles in plays at George Washington H.S. IN Washington Heights, NYC. He was also an avid baseball and basketball player. He loved playing golf with his friends. He also was an excellent ice skater that few PR's can do. Nestor met his 1st wife, Connie at a church dance. They married two years later and went on to have four children, Nestor, Michael, Laura and Christina. Also many Grandchildren as well Great-Grandchildren He later met his current wife, Grace and married Nov 5, 1999. They loved going to meetings to celebrate the gift of sobriety. As well as helping many people along the journey. They also enjoyed going to Lincoln Center, Radio City and Broadway. Seeing Hamilton twice! They acquired an incredible taste for NYC Cuisine. In addition to being a dedicated father, Nestor also loved the NY Yankees and NY Giants, also staying active in AA & holding various roles at the church. He also will be remembered for umpiring little league on Roosevelt Island. He held an unwavering faith in God, which He shared with those who surrounded him.
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Donna M. Hamilton, a beloved mother, was born on December 27, 1943 in Kansas City, MO and peacefully passed away in the early evening of October 31, 2025. Donna’s faith guided her outlook to motherhood and to life. Donna grew up throughout the state of Texas. After graduating high school, her family moved to Washington, D. C. She eventually met and later married Vernon Hamilton (1930-2014); they had three children. Donna enjoyed participating in her church's events, embroidery, watching Hallmark movies, and most of all being with her family and friends. She had a beautiful smile and a kind, friendly personality that was noticed by everyone. Donna retired from New York Presbyterian Hospital after working as a Physician’s Assistant for over 35 years. She worked in the ambulatory surgery and plastic surgery departments, but her passion was in plastic surgery. Donna was phenomenal and highly respected in her field and often would be called upon to help the student physicians. Donna is survived by her three children: Scott, Melody, and Todd, an older brother, John Scott, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her grandson, Hamilton, who lived nearby, was often at her apartment visiting, going to the store for her when it became too difficult, or trying to keep her spirit up. Donna was loving, kind, charming, and unforgettable. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and she will continue to inspire us all. Two quotes that our mother always told us (and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren): “treat others the way you wanted to be treated” and “do not compare yourself to others because for always there will be greater and lesser persons than you.”