Francis Joseph Clarke
Francis Joseph Clarke was born in New York City on March 24, 1941. He grew up in the Highbridge section in the Bronx, the youngest of three children to Frank and Margaret McHale Clarke, both from County Mayo, Ireland. He was educated at Sacred Heart Elementary School and Cathedral Preparatory, a Minor Seminary, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He graduated from Fordham University in 1963.
After Fordham, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving two years aboard the U.S.S. Lowry. He spent one year helping sandblast the ship in Norfolk, Va. and the second getting a chance to see different parts of the world, including ports in Europe.
Following the Navy, he took a job with the Ronald Press in Manhattan, where he met his future wife, Elizabeth Ann Slocum. They had their first date at Molly Maguire's Pub and Restaurant on St. Patrick's Day in 1967 and got married on September 14, 1968 at St Vincent Ferrer Church in New York City. They were married 56 years and were deeply devoted to each other, with Elizabeth caring for and comforting him at their apartment in Manhattan as he fought a short battle with cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of April 1.
After living a brief time in the Bronx, Frank and Elizabeth moved to Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. in 1970 where they raised their three sons: Andrew (born in 1969), Paul (born in 1971) and David (born in 1974).
Frank retired from a long career in the reinsurance industry in 2009. He had an incredible work ethic that was developed at a young age. He took his first job when he was around 10-years-old, sweeping out a neighborhood store. Growing up in a working class family, he held a number of after school jobs, among his favorites was as an errand boy for a local butcher, who inspired a lifelong interest in food and nutrition. At age 12, he was able to buy his family their first television set from his earnings from that job.
Curious and intelligent, he was a lifelong learner who devoured numerous newspapers each day and tuned into the PBS Newshour at night. When he began to travel more broadly once his sons were out of college, he would make the most of the trips to London and other European capitals by studying up on everything he wanted to see months in advance, occasionally writing to the travel guide authors to correct their errors.
He was also a prodigious saver, prioritizing spending money on family dinners and vacations as well as his sons’ education. He particularly enjoyed the family’s yearly trip to Martha’s Vineyard, where he had earlier honeymooned with Elizabeth. His kids got a kick out of the lengths he would go to bulk up the bank account for these activities. He cut coupons, viewed jeans as a 15-year-investment, and insisted on commuting to work in a car without air conditioning or a radio, which he considered frivolous luxuries. But he was always generous with his family and others – most importantly with his time and attention. He was an uncommonly decent man with an empathetic spirit.
In Croton, he was an active member of Holy Name of Mary Church where he served as a lector and a member of the choir. As a boy, he was an altar boy. As an adult, he often attended mass multiple times a week.
In the early 2000s, he and Elizabeth bid the suburban life goodbye and moved into an apartment in Manhattan just up the avenue from the United Nations. He was invigorated by all there was to do and took joy in even routine activities like grocery shopping at different markets as well as chamber music concerts at local churches. The neighborhood was in some ways far from the Bronx where he grew up, but also had reminders of the life his immigrant parents built for themselves and their children with the opportunities they found in America. The Con Edison plant where his father worked was only a few blocks down the street and around the corner was a brownstone where his mother worked as a maid when she first arrived from Ireland.
Along with being a loving father and husband, he was a welcoming and loving presence for his three daughters-in-law: Kristen, Jennifer and Margaret. He made each feel like a member of the family.
He was also a wonderful grandfather, or “Papa,” who took immense joy in his four grandchildren: Matt (25), Emma (23), Betsy (4) and Charlotte (18 months). He was an enthusiastic singer whose tastes ran toward old standards. As young children, Matt and Emma got a kick out of his renditions of “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails” and “I Got Shoes.” Betsy and Charlotte loved hearing him sing “Alouette, Gentille Alouette” with Betsy proudly learning the lyrics so she could sing the song back to him. All four were treated to his monkey face and learned to make it themselves while laughing.
Frank Clarke is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Slocum Clarke of Manhattan; his sons Andrew (Kristen Thomas Clarke) of Devon, Pa.; Paul (Jennifer Kotler Clarke) of Ossining, N.Y., David (Margaret Lynn Chadbourn) of Alexandria, Va.; his grandchildren Matthew of Nashville, Tenn., Emma of Philadelphia, Pa.; Elizabeth “Betsy” of Alexandria, Va. and Charlotte Frances of Alexandria, Va., and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his sisters Anne Bérubé and Rita Buckley.
There will be a memorial service to celebrate Frank's life at The Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, at 869 Lexington Ave (Between 65th & 66th) New York, NY 10065 on April 14th at 10am. Following the service, there will be a luncheon at Copinette located at 891 1st Ave (at 50th Street), New York, NY 10022.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Frank’s honor to the following organizations:
Carpenter’s Shelter
Breakthrough T1D,
NYC Bird Alliance
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Mary M. Terillo October 6th, 2025 Visitation Thursday, October 9th & Friday, October 10th 3:00pm-7:30pm Mass of Christian Burial Church of Saint John Nepomucene East 66th Street & First Avenue Saturday, October 11th 10:00am Burial Saint Charles Cemetery Farmingdale, NY Saturday, October 11th 12:30pm In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following organizations in Mary Terillo's name. Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers P.O. Box 302 Maryknoll, NY 10545 (888) 627-9566 and/or Saint Francis Inn 2441 Kensington Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125 (215) 423-5845
Kelvin LaVerne (1937-2025) Kelvin LaVerne, 88, of New York, New York, died peacefully at home surrounded by family, on September 24, 2025. He was born in Bronx, New York in 1937 to Philip and Claire LaVerne. Kelvin often recounted his days playing stoopball, stickball, and other street games of the era. He lived blocks from Yankee Stadium and became an avid fan of the great teams of the 1940s and 1950s, sometimes watching the games and cheering with friends from a nearby rooftop. Born into a line of artists, Kelvin found his calling early on. His grandfather was a muralist, and his father, Philip, a talented, largely self-taught artist, who found success working and innovating in various materials, including glass, wood, and metal. As a teenager, Kelvin joined his father at the company Philip founded, producing works of both fine and functional art, including sculptured tables, mirrors, and wall-hangings. While busy working alongside his father, Kelvin also studied at the Art Students League and the Parsons School of Design, where he was influenced by the sculptor Seymour Lipton. By the 1960s, father and son had together built a successful business and were signing their works “Philip and Kelvin LaVerne,” which they sold in galleries and showrooms around the country. Letters of thanks and appreciation from clients filled the walls of their New York showroom, first on 57th Street, and then on Greene Street in SoHo. Seymour, Kelvin’s younger and only sibling, worked with the company in sales until he died tragically in 1967, far too young. After his father Philip died in 1987, Kelvin ran the business for another two decades. During this period, he produced mostly abstract, sculptural works. He cared lovingly and selflessly for his mother, Claire, who died in 2010 at the age of 94. Kelvin was a stalwart of the SoHo community for decades. In the 1960s, he and his father purchased a building on Wooster Street, where Kelvin worked for more than 40 years. He loved chatting with other artists and businesspeople in the area, eating in the local restaurants, and visiting the galleries. In 1967, Kelvin met Agatha, the love of his love, and wife of more than 50 years. They had three children and soon moved to the Upper East Side of Manhattan. They purchased a home in the community of Seaview, Fire Island, where they spent summers with their kids for many years. Kelvin loved the arts, movies, good food, photography, interesting people, and cats. As a younger man, he traveled widely. Full of insight into many areas of life, he was creative and creating until the end. Most of all, he loved his family – his wife, children (Sean, Darren, and Simone), their spouses (Vanessa and Cathy) and three grandchildren (Samuel, Teddy, and Nathaniel), all of whom survive him. Kelvin’s spirit and legacy will continue to inspire them, and all who had the opportunity to meet him in his long life. There will be a private service for family at King Solomon Memorial Park in Clifton, New Jersey. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Kelvin’s name to either of the following: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Donate | The Metropolitan Museum of Art Urban Cat League Donate – Urban Cat League – New York City ~ Dedicated to improving the lives of street cats everywhere
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William R. Beck who died suddenly on September 2, 2025. William more affectionately known as Billy was a loving father, brother, uncle, loyal friend, dedicated partner, a proud New Yorker and U.S Marine. Billy was a generous friend with an innate ability to connect with almost anyone. He was a lover of music, animals, and traveling. You could often find him at a concert or planning his next fishing excursion. Ever the gifted storyteller, he could captivate a room with his humorous and lively tales. He will be deeply missed but his legacy will continue to live on through shared memories with his family and friends. He is survived by his partner Maureen Fodera, his daughter Jessica Beck, his son William Beck, their mother Barbara Beck, his sister Patricia Beck, and his sister Janette Hogan, his nephew Shane Hogan and his niece Devon Ressler. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Anita Beck, and his sister, Susan Marie McAvey. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the North Shore Animal League. https://www.animalleague.org/ways-to-give/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=62501297&gbraid=0AAAAAD_EOI-J_lOEt0UmKdy5u0mDYAl8C&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1Yrng8rKjwMVwU1HAR2RvxvFEAAYASAEEgJ_ufD_BwE
Raymond Joseph Glynn, 75, of Manhattan, NY passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025. Born in Queens and raised in Yonkers, Ray was the dear son of the late Robert A. Glynn and Sheila (Flynn) Glynn and the brother of the late Kevin R. Glynn. Ray was an Iona Prep alumni. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts from Franklin & Marshall College, his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore, and his Masters of Business Administration from Manhattan College. He built a respected career as a Patent and Trademark attorney and is a current member of the New York State Bar. Although what truly defined Ray, was his generosity, humor, and dedication to others. For over 40 years, Ray was a devoted member of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. It was there that he not only gave back to his community but also formed many lasting and important friendships that meant so much to so many. He was among the first to volunteer when Crossroads Community Services was founded, serving in those early years as a shelter volunteer and delivering food for distribution to soup kitchen guests. Ray also served at St. Bart’s as an usher and was always there to offer a friendly welcome to people at the door. Into retirement, he continued to serve the New York City area with his warmth and compassion for others in need. He was also a proud member of the New York Athletic Club. Ray had a quick wit, a kind heart, and a gift for making people feel welcome. He was deeply devoted to his family and especially cherished being “Uncle Ray” to his nieces, nephew, and great-nieces and nephew. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Regina Glynn, and her children, Cathy Cardew (Greg), Robert Glynn (Danielle), and Laura Cannizzaro (Scott), along with his great-nephew and nieces and his beloved companion, Holly Bellows. He will also be missed by his many cousins and countless friends who loved him dearly. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 12, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 325 Park Avenue, New York, NY.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bryan Teaton who died suddenly on August 25, 2025. Bryan was the oldest son of Kenneth and Agnes Teaton (nee. Tully). He is survived by his brother Kenneth Teaton, sister, Stacey Mack, brother-in-law, John Mack, niece, Samantha Mack, cousins, extended family and friends. Bryan was born and raised on 60th Street and First Avenue, his presence there as the “Mayor of First Avenue” will be sorely missed. “A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place”.
Louise F. Simon, of New York, New York, died on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at her home after a long illness. She was born in that city on October 9, 1950, the daughter of the late William A. Simon, Jr., and Mary Louise (Mickey) Simon, and grew up in Pelham, New York. She is survived by her brother, William A. Simon III, her sisters-in-law Lavinia Mancuso and Barbara Heaney, and her nephews and niece, William A. Simon IV, Nicholas Simon, and Sarah Simon. Her husband, John Rodriguez, and her brother, Neal E. Simon, both predeceased her. Louise was a beloved sister and aunt, a fierce champion of those she loved, a lively guest at all family parties, a true wit, and a steadfast companion to her large community of neighbors and friends. For many years, she was a New York City urban park ranger, and she loved the city and its landmarks. She faced her last illness with humor, grace, and grit. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Housing Works ( housingworks.org ).
Sally Gail Hoskins, 71, of New York City and Kent, New York, passed away on July 24th, 2025 in New York, with loving family present. Sally is survived by her brother Richard Hoskins (Christine) of Oro Valley, AZ, her niece Clea James (Cary) and their children Anneliis and Graeme of Chicago, IL, who brought her immense joy as her grand-niece and grand-nephew. She is also survived by her brother Arthur Hoskins(Sarah) and their daughter Emma. She was preceded in death by her elder brother Craig Hoskins, his wife Anne, and her parents Robert L. Hoskins and Doris M. Hoskins. Sally was born on November 29th, 1953. She grew up in Wilmette, Illinois as one of 4 children. As the only daughter, she carved her own path pursuing lifelong interests in Music and Science. After graduating from New Trier High School, she attended the University of Illinois and completed her PhD in Biology at The University of Chicago. She then completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Columbia University under advisor John Hildebrand from 1982-1985. There, “she did beautiful and important work…and was clearly destined for a successful career in Science,” Hildebrand shares. Her dissertation work was noted in textbooks for many years. She embarked on a career as a Developmental Neurobiologist; her interest in the embryonic nervous system. She became a member of the biology faculty at The City College of New York until her retirement in 2019. During this time, Sally discovered her passion for teaching and science education. She developed a pioneering, powerful, and effective strategy for science education that she named CREATE. Through her unique approach, based on deep dives into actual research papers instead of textbooks, she demystified and humanized science research for undergraduate learners. Sally earned widespread acclaim in the field of STEM education, building a lengthy record of federal (NSF) grants, national workshops, seminars and publications. She inspired cohorts of science educators to innovate their teaching with CREATE methods. A legacy of her scholarship now extends across high schools, colleges, and universities throughout the US and beyond. Throughout her career, Sally was recipient of numerous awards including The Genetics Society of America’s Elizabeth W. Jones award for Excellence in Education in 2017, the 2013 Pearson Four-Year College & University Section Research in Biology Education Award from the National Association of Biology Teachers, the 2007 and 2011 John Doctor Education Prizes from the Society for Developmental Biology, the Presidential Young Investigator award from the National Science Foundation, and a three-time winner of the CCAPP Teacher of the Year at City College. In a corresponding interview, Sally recalled discovering her love for science in seventh grade, “I just loved working with my hands and with a dissecting microscope to see what was inside – I was very captivated.” The name of her educational strategy epitomizes what she was – a critical thinker and a true creative. In addition to her work as an educator and researcher, she was a passionate writer, crafter and maker – designing jewelry, making quilts, and creations out of numerous found objects. Her interest in writing began in high school culminating in publishing both personally and academically. She was a long-time member of a writing group for which she had great passion. She published personal work in multiple outlets including the New York Times, Science, Newsweek, and Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Visible Ink Program. Sally’s creativity flowed through every aspect of her life, including her lifelong passion for music. Her love of choral music led her to perform with multiple ensembles, including the New Amsterdam Singers throughout her life. Her vision and leadership ultimately culminated in the creation of her own ensemble, SHE (Sally Hoskins Ensemble), which she founded, conducted, and sang with. Each performance was dedicated to supporting a different charitable cause, reflecting her belief that creativity should be accessible and a force for positive change in the world. Sally was a nurturing friend, a beloved aunt, and was treasured dearly by those fortunate enough to know her. Her friends speak of her in the most cherished terms—as "my sister of choice," "my children's preferred mother," and "my lifelong best friend.” Her positive energy and zest for life touched everyone she encountered, creating bonds that transcended conventional friendship and became family. She was loved and valued for the extraordinary depth of her relationships, many spanning decades, each one a testament to her remarkable ability to create lasting connections. At the time of her passing, she was finalizing a concert that is scheduled for September, 21, 2025. SHE will be performing SOUVENIR, a concert in her honor, at 4pm with a memorial service to follow at 5:30 at Christ and St. Stephens Church (120 W. 69th St., NYC). All concert proceeds will benefit the community outreach at Broadway Presbyterian Church.