United States – Page 16

1May

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Donald DiPetrillo, Firefighter

Donald DiPetrillo – the Chief of Fire Rescue, Seminole Tribe Fire-Rescue, Hollywood, Florida – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 1 May, 2020. Donald was 70 years old. The Seminole Tribe of Florida mourned the death of their fire chief, Donald DiPetrillo, after contracting the coronavirus. “Chief DiPetrillo understood that success in life was about just being nice. If you care for people, the rest takes care of itself,” said William Latchford, Executive Director of Public Safety for the Seminole Tribe. “His care, commitment, and leadership for over 50 years of service, helped shape the future of the fire service, not only within the Seminole Tribe, but also in the State of Florida.” DiPetrillo joined the Navy in ...

30Apr

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Dick Lucas, American football player

Dick Lucas a professional American football player who played tight end for five seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles died on April 29, 2020, due to complications of COVID-19 Lucas was a native of Boston and played in college at Boston College. He was selected in the 10th round of the 1956 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears but joined the Marines before opting for professional football. He played four games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1958. Between 1960 and 1963 Lucas played for the Eagles, playing in 38 games and catching 34 passes for 384 yards and six touchdowns. He was a member of the 1960 team that defeated the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Championship Game. In 1961, Lucas had eight catches for five touchdowns, the most touchdowns in NFL history by...

30Apr

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David S. Boe, organist

David S. Boe -- an organist and head of the organ department of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he taught from 1962 to 2008 -- died on April 28, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, Illinois. He was most notable for his work as a pedagogue, having trained a large number of organists during his time at Oberlin. Boe was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and attended St. Olaf College during his undergraduate years. He later studied with Arthur Poister at Syracuse University. As a Fulbright scholar, he studied with Helmut Walcha, and later with Gustav Leonhardt. Shortly after his study with Walcha, he was appointed to the organ faculty at Oberlin, from which he retired in 2008. Boe commissioned organ-builder John Brombaugh's first major instru...

30Apr

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Daniel Coronel, Nurse

Daniel Coronel – a Nurse at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City – passed away on 29 April 2020 after suffering from COVID-19. Daniel was 52 years old. Source: Facebook Please help us in adding details.

30Apr

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Paul Cary, Paramedic

Paul Cary – a Paramedic (volunteer) in Ambulnz, New York City – passed away due to COVID-19. Paul was 66 years old. "Accepting Paul’s commitment to serving others in need, we respected his choice to volunteer to be part of Ambulnz’s response team to the COVID-19 crisis in New York City," his family wrote in a statement to the media. "He risked his own health and safety to protect others and left this world a better place. We are at peace knowing that Paul did what he loved and what he believed in, right up until the very end." Source: 9 News Please help us in adding details.

29Apr

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Troy Sneed, gospel musician

Troy Lenard Sneed Jr. an American gospel musician – died on April 27, 2020 due to Covid-19 complications. He started his music career on November 7, 1999, with the release of Call Jesus by Malaco Records. His second album, Bless That Wonderful Name, was released by Savoy Records in 2001. The third album, A State of Worship, was released by his own label imprint Emtro Gospel Records in 2005, which the rest would be released by that label. This was his breakthrough album on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart. His fourth release, In His Presence, was released in 2006, and it charted on the aforementioned chart. The fifth album from him, In Due Season, was released in 2009, yet this failed to chart. He released the sixth album in 2011, My Heart Says Yes, and this charted o...

29Apr

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James Boudwin, Physician

James Boudwin – a Family Practice Physician at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey – passed away on 28 April, 2020, due to COVID-19. James was 67 years old. Source: Legacy Please help us in adding details.

29Apr

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Harvey Hirsch, Paediatrician

Harvey Hirsch – a Paediatrician at CHEMED, Lakewood, New Jersey – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 29 April, 2020. Harvey was 68 years old. Hirsch was awarded a Top Doctor Award 2011 by New Jersey Monthly Magazine and the Favorite Kids Doctor 2012 by New Jersey Family Magazine. Source: app Please help us in adding details.

29Apr

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Dr James Mahoney, pulmonologist

Dr James A. "Charlie" Mahoney ‑ an American pulmonologist and internist – succumbed to Covid-19 on April 27, 2020. He was head of the intensive care unit and a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center. James A. Mahoney was born in either 1957 or 1958 to Leila and Oscar Mahoney. His father was a member of the United States Air Force. Mahoney was raised in military housing in Bermuda and the South Shore in Nassau County, New York. He had 4 siblings. As a child, a family friend nicknamed him Charlie. He began working with his older brother at the age of 8. They worked at a laundromat, German delicatessen, and a lunch counter. Mahoney was the captain of the football team at Roosevelt High School. Mahoney completed a B.S. at C.W. Post in 1981 while worki...

Patrick Buchannan, Certified Nursing Assistant

29Apr

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Patrick Buchannan, Certified Nursing Assistant

Patrick Buchannan - a Certified Nursing Assistant in Indianapolis, Indiana – passed away due to COVID-19. It was reported on April 29. Patrick was 33 years old. Source: Facebook Please help us in adding details.