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Richard Gilbert sent more than 100 op-ed pieces to The Press from the study in his Riverdale home.

Richard L. Gilbert, a Madison Avenue innovator dies at 92

Richard L. Gilbert’s byline was often seen on “Point of View” columns in The Riverdale Press. In fact, one was published just three days before he died at home on Dec. 29 at the age … more

By Richard L. Stein | 1/8/14

At 95, broadcasting pioneer Florence Sando Manson dies

Longtime Riverdalian Florence Sando Manson, a pioneering woman newscaster in radio and the early years of television journalism who hosted “The Florence Manson Show” in Pittsburg, died on Nov. 25 … more

12/2/13

Rose Ann Milo, business owner

Rose Ann Milo, who was born and raised in the Bronx and resided in Riverdale, passed away on Oct. 7, 2013. Ms. Milo owned Baby It’s You, a children’s boutique in … more

10/17/13 | 1 comment

Holocaust survivor who reached Riverdale passes away at 73

Harry “Hal” Gorenstein, a longtime Bronx resident and Holocaust survivor, died on Sept. 15, 2013, at the age of 73. The death was attributed to complications from myelofibrosis. … more

By James Palmer | 9/25/13

Teacher, Scholar, Carl Fryburg

Carl I. Fryburg, a long-time Riverdalian, died, in Bradenton, Fla., on July 16, 2013, after a long illness. Mr. Fryburg graduated from Brooklyn College and received a masters degree in … more

9/12/13

Loehmann’s executive Elizabeth Mazziotta dies

Betty, as her family and friends knew her, grew up on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx, where she cultivated lifelong friendships. To this day, these friends have been devoted to each other in so many … more

9/12/13 | 1 comment

Helene Brandt models a mask she had been working on in her East Village studio in 1999.

Artist Helene Brandt dies at 76

Helene Brandt, an artist, teacher and longtime resident of Riverdale died on Aug. 27 in Forrest Dunes, N.C. at the age of 76. The cause of death was drowning. Ms. Brandt, who resided for 53 … more

9/12/13

Attorney, community leader, Donald Cohn dies at 84

Donald Cohn, who died of a heart attack on Aug. 12 at the age of 84, was a man of deep integrity. An attorney by profession, he was a born teacher. He connected with people at an emotional level and … more

By Rabbi Barry Dov Katz | 8/21/13 | 1 comment

Robert Bryden, industrial engineer, dies at 79

Robert Edward Bryden passed away on Saturday July 20, in Christ Hospital, Jersey City, New Jersey. He was 79-years-old. Born and raised in Riverdale, Mr. Bryden attended Xavier High School … more

8/8/13

Dr. Walter Earl Ditmars, Jr. created dry ice

Walter Earl Ditmars, Jr. died on July 21, 2013 in Dublin, Ohio. He was 90 and lived 22 of those years in Riverdale, according to his son David Ditmars. Mr. Ditmars was born on … more

8/8/13

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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