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Ferdinando Moretti, Painting Crew Foreman
Neighbors, Profiles, United States

Ferdinando Moretti, Painting Crew Foreman

Ferdinando Moretti – a Painting Crew Foreman at Mt. Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside, New York – passed away on 4 April 2020 due to COVID-19. Moretti was 73 years old. Moretti retired from MSSN in 2014 after 31 years of service. He returned to work per diem in 2015 to support the hospital’s various expansion projects. His colleagues recalled that Moretti was light-hearted and quick with a joke, and that he was well versed in topics ranging from construction to cooking. Source: Li Herald.com Please help us in adding details.
Jay Benedict, actor
Noteworthy, Profiles, United Kingdom, United States

Jay Benedict, actor

Jay Benedict, an American actor who played Captain/Major John Kieffer in the British detective drama Foyle's War, in the episodes "Invasion" and "All Clear" – died of Covid-19 on April 4, 2020. Benedict was born in Burbank, California. He lived and worked in Europe from the 1960s onwards. His theatrical credits include The Rocky Horror Show in the Kings Road in the early 1970s, Harold Pinter's production of Sweet Bird of Youth, The Reverend Lee in The Foreigner and Riccardo in Franco Zeffirelli's production of Filumena in which he played opposite Pierce Brosnan in the latter's first stage role, and Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, in a touring production of "One Day at a Time". In 2013 he appeared opposite Stev...
Angeline Bernadel, Nurse
Medics, Profiles, United States

Angeline Bernadel, Nurse

Angeline Bernadel – a Nurse at West River Healthcare Center, Milford, Connecticut – passed away on 4 April 2020 due to COVID-19. Angeline was 52 years old. Angeline Bernadel loved her job at West River Healthcare Center in Milford. But by mid-March, the 52-year-old nurse had become concerned about the new coronavirus, which was just beginning its grim race through nursing homes across the state. She began feeling sick on March 30. Two days later, with her fever climbing to 102 degrees, her husband drove her to the doctor. “She had all the symptoms,” Jean Bernadel said. On April 4, less than a week after she first fell ill, Angeline Bernadel died at home. “Angeline was a devoted employee and our sympathy goes out to her family," said Vict...
Olan Montgomery, actor & pop artist
Noteworthy, Profiles, United States

Olan Montgomery, actor & pop artist

Timothy Olan Montgomery, best known as Olan Montgomery or simply as "Olan," was an American actor and pop artist specializing in mixed-media portraiture. He succumbed to Covid-19-related complications on April 4, 2020. He was active in New York art circles as a photographer, painter, author, and actor in film and television. He died during the COVID-19 pandemic due to complications brought on by COVID-19. Timothy Olan Montgomery was born April 12, 1963, in Warner Robins, Georgia, the second of identical twins born to Eslye Lee Moate and Gary Misner Montgomery. He spent most of his youth in Macon, Georgia, graduating in 1980 from Northeast High School in that city. Following graduation he attended the Columbia University in New York City. Montgomery left colle...
Arlene Stringer-Cuevas, politician
High Profilers, Profiles, United States

Arlene Stringer-Cuevas, politician

Arlene Stringer-Cuevas ‑ an American politician, educator, and civil servant – died from coronavirus on April 3, 2020. She was a schoolteacher before serving on the New York City Council from 1976 to 1977. Stringer-Cuevas later worked for the New York City Human Resources Administration for 16 years until her retirement in 1994. She died due to complications brought on by COVID-19. Stringer-Cuevas was born Arlene Gluss in the Bronx in New York City, New York, and was a school teacher. She lived in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. She was Jewish. Stringer-Cuevas served as her neighborhood's Democratic Party district leader from 1969 to 1976. She was elected to the New York City Council in 1976 after winning a four-person primary for the Democratic n...
Lisa Ewald, Nurse
Medics, Profiles, United States

Lisa Ewald, Nurse

Lisa Ewald – a Nurse at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan – passed away on 3 April, 2020, after suffering from COVID-19. Lisa was 54 years old. Remembered as a passionate patient advocate, a matriarch who boosted early morning morale by cracking jokes and wasn't afraid to ruffle feathers, Ewald is believed to be one of the first known healthcare workers in Michigan to die from complications related to the virus. Source: Michigan Radio Please help us in adding details.
Jesus Villaluz
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Jesus Villaluz

Jesus Villaluz, 75, a patient transport employee in Teaneck, New Jersey at Holy Name Medical Center for 27 years, died from Covid-19 on April 3, 2020. He was known for his pleasant smile and warm demeanor. β€œIt is with heavy heart, we announce the passing of Jesus Villaluz due to Covid-19 complications,” Holy Name hospital in Teaneck said on its Facebook page. Villaluz, 75, worked for Holy Name in Teaneck for 27 years and was known for his generosity, the hospital said. β€œHe was a very special person to all of us and touched the hearts of anyone who was lucky to meet him,” the hospital said. The statement said Villaluz once won a 50-50 raffle and instead of keeping the money, gave it all to his coworkers. β€œJesus and his unforgettable smile will be deeply missed,” the hospital s...