Maria I. New
Visitation:
July 31, 2024
Wednesday
9AM to 930AM
John Krtil Funeral Home
1297 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021
Funeral Mass:
July 31, 2024
Wednesday
10AM
St. Catherine of Siena
411 E68th St
New York, NY 10065
Burial:
Moravian Cemetery
2205 Richmond Rd
Staten Island, NY 10306
Obituary for Maria I. New
Maria I. New
Maria Iandolo New died peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday, July 26, 2024. Born on December 11, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to Esther and Loris Iandolo. Sister of the late Robert Iandolo, wife to the late Bertrand New for 40 years; mother and mother-in-law of Erica New and Alan Lerner, Daniel New and Kimberly New, Antonia New and Benjamin Zipursky; grandmother to Zachary, Claudia, Noah, Milo, Gregory, Emma, Rebecca, and Gillian; great-grandmother to Grant, Laura, Soren, and Theodore.
Compassionate pediatrician, brilliant scientist, legendary teacher, and adoring grandmother, Maria was one of a kind. Born into a humble Italian-American family in Brooklyn on the eve of the Great Depression, she became a member of the National Academy of Sciences and one of the world’s leading Pediatric Endocrinologists, caring for thousands of children over a career that spanned almost seventy years. Her warmth and charisma left a mark on all who met her. She will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
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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.
Viewing Thursday December 18th, 2025 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. Funeral Mass Church of St. Monica 413 East 79th Street New York, NY 10075 Thursday December 18th, 2025 10:00 A.M. Private Cremation In Lieu of Flowers Donate to St. Jude https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html
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.”