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Schenirer, Manfred (Fred) Died on Sunday, June 3, 2001 at home. Fred was born on September 18, 1922 in Vienna, Austria. He came to the United States by way of England and Bolivia, and arrived in Los Angeles in 1946. Married to Elaine for 50 wonderful years, he is survived by his children, Sandra and Howard Einberg, and Jay Schenirer and Bina Lefkovitz, and four grandchildren, Jennifer, Davita, David and Noah, and his cousin and friend for life Moshe Meisels in Israel. The family is forever grateful to Luis Quinery, who tenderly cared for Fred these past three years. Fred was a kind soul who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hadassah Southern California (310-479-3200) or Parkinson's Resource Organization (1-877-775-4111). Services will be held at Hillside Memorial Park on Tuesday. June 5, 2001 at 12 (noon). Hillside Mortuary (800) 576-1994.

John Lindsay, a prominent American politician and lawyer, known for his tenure as the Mayor of New York City and his influential role in U.S. politics, passed away on December 19, 2000 at the age of 79. His death marked the end of an era and left many wondering about the cause that led to the demise of this notable figure.

According to various sources, John Lindsay’s health had been declining for several years prior to his death. He suffered from Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and coordination. Additionally, Lindsay had experienced two heart attacks and two strokes in the years leading up to his passing.

The immediate cause of John Lindsay’s death was complications from pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs and can be particularly dangerous for individuals with pre-existing health conditions. In Lindsay’s case, his battle with Parkinson’s disease and previous cardiovascular events likely made him more susceptible to severe complications from the infection.

John Lindsay’s political career was marked by his charismatic leadership and progressive views. As Mayor of New York City during the tumultuous late 1960s and early 1970s, he navigated the city through challenging times with a sense of optimism and a commitment to social justice. His legacy continues to influence political discourse and urban governance to this day.

John Lindsay’s cause of death was complications from pneumonia, exacerbated by his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease and a history of heart-related health issues. His passing was a significant loss to the political world and to those who admired his dedication to public service.

On December 8, 2000.  Beloved wife of the late Emanuel Pulier, mother of Myron (Anita) and Suzanne (Stephen).  Grandmother of Julie (David), Eric (Heather), Ari (Susan),  Gregory, Gabriel, and Jesse.  Great-grandmother of  Eliza, Jake, Ruby, Will, Chloe, and Isaiah.  Dear sister of Phyllis Glouberman and companion of Isadore Press.

Steve Trevor was born in Los Angeles, California at the end of August 1924. 

He attended John Marshall High School and joined the Navy immediately after graduating.  Steve was a corpsman attached to the 4th Marine Division.  He served at the battle of Iwo Jima, where he was awarded the Silver Star for Bravery.  He saved a fellow Marine’s life while under fire on the open beach.

Steve married Sherry in 1946.  They had three children.  Steve’s career began as a photographer in his brother Phil’s studio.  After the Korean War he went into banking, eventually becoming a Vice President with the bank.  When retirement came, Steve and Sherry moved from Los Angeles to Palm Desert.  Steve died in Rancho Mirage on September 9, 2000.

My father was fortunate to have found PRO.  He appreciated the acceptance and help he got there.  A cruise to Alaska convinced my father that he could still “be part of the world”.  He frequently called to talk about his feelings of life with PD.    I heard about PRO, before and after the name change. 

“PRO continues to help those who need it with grace and wisdom to handle any situation that arises”.

Walter Edward Smith, a retired Orange County judge, has died after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 70. Smith died last week. He had retired on disability in 1979. Born in Kingston, N.Y., Smith moved with his family in 1944 to California, where he graduated from Compton Junior College and UC Berkeley.

In 1958 he opened a law practice in Anaheim, later moving his office to Orange. From 1963 to 1967, he served as a trustee of the Fullerton Union High School and Junior College District and, later, as a member of the North Orange County Junior College District board.

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Smith was a judge for the Orange County Municipal Court. In 1972, Gov. Ronald Reagan appointed him to a seat on the Orange County Superior Court.

Smith, who lived in Monarch Beach, is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley Boone Smith; daughters Alison Smith Fay and Kimberly Smith Fix; and grandsons David Matthew Fix, Ryan Christopher Fix, Thomas Nicholson Fay, and Matthew Edward Fay. Also surviving him are a sister, Dorothy Baker, and a brother, Victor H. Smith.

A memorial is set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Newport Center United Methodist Church, 1601 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Resource Organization, 73-700 Elf Paseo, Suite 2, Palm Desert, CA 92260-4323.

Frank Kowalski, an industry veteran who began as a child actor and later served as a script supervisor and screenwriter, died June 3, 1999, in Panorama City, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 73.

As a youngster, Kowalski acted in several Warner Bros. films including "Angels With Dirty Faces" in 1938.

Following his acting career, Kowalski worked in the film industry in various capacities including as a script supervisor; he also wrote several screenplays.

Survivors include his wife, Emma; a daughter, a granddaughter; two brothers, and a sister.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Parkinson's Resource Organization in the name of the Frank Kowalski Memorial Respite Fund, 73-700 El Paseo, Suite no.2, Palm Desert 92260.

DUNAY-David. Passed away March 20, 1999. Educated at the George Washington High School in New York City, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. His career began as Visual Presentation Manager at Lord and Taylor in New York. He proceeded to Neiman Marcus, Rich's, and the Hecht Co. He was President of Creative Services at the May Company in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife Patricia Hunter Dunay of Los Angeles, two daughters, Alexia Dunay of New York and Nicole Dunay Calloway of Trumbull, CT, and two grandsons Max Dunay Calloway and Lucas Dunay Calloway. Memorial services will be held at Temple Kol Tikvah, 20400 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA at 3:00 pm on March 23, 1999. Donations may be sent to the Children of Parkinsonians, now Parkinson's Resource Organization 74-090 El Paseo, Suite 104, Palm Desert, CA 92260

A proud mother who lived her best life with Parkinson's because of her daughter Marilyn.

Defender Of Carnegie Hall and Old Met, Leonard Altman, a musician, teacher, writer and arts administrator who played an important role in the preservation of Carnegie Hall and was director of the music division of the New York State Council of the Arts, died on Tuesday at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 76 years old and lived in Santa Monica.

Tim Page, a friend of Mr. Altman, said Mr. Altman had committed suicide by taking an overdose of pills. He had been rendered virtually immobile by Parkinson's disease in recent years.

Mr. Altman was born in Boston in 1920. He attended the Boston Latin School and completed a bachelor's degree in music at Harvard University and a master's degree at New York University. In the 1950's and 60's, he contributed articles about music to Stereo Review, The American Record Guide and Musical America and was the editor and publisher of Listen: A Music Monthly from 1963 to 1965.

In the late 1960's and early 70's, he produced more than 200 music programs for WNYC-TV, as well as hundreds of radio programs for stations in New York, Boston and Los Angeles.

Mr. Altman was also editor in chief of the Leeds Music Corporation, a music publisher, from 1960 to 1963, and the chief executive officer of the Concert Artists Guild -- an organization that supports young musicians early in their careers -- from 1969 to 1973.

Several times he took up the causes of historic halls that were in danger of being destroyed. Soon after he moved to New York from Boston in 1958, he helped Isaac Stern start the Citizens Committee to Save Carnegie Hall. When that effort succeeded, Mr. Altman joined the hall's board, remaining a member until 1974.

n 1965, he became the executive chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Preservation of the Old Metropolitan Opera House, which was to be torn down after the Met moved to Lincoln Center. As in the Carnegie project, he recruited celebrities to the cause, including Leopold Stokowski, Marian Anderson, Licia Albanese and Tony Randall, but this time he was unable to stop the wrecker's ball. The Old Met came down in 1967.

Mr. Altman was the director of the music division of the New York State Council on the Arts from 1973 to 1979. He was also a lecturer at New York University and taught at the New School for Social Research; Queens College, where he was chairman of the music department from 1962 to 1965, and the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass., where he was the artistic and administrative coordinator of the opera program for several years.

Soon after he moved to California in 1979, Mr. Altman was appointed executive director of the Los Angeles County Music and Performing Arts Commission. He was also an adviser on music and dance to the California Arts Council, and from the late 1980's he was director of the Maestro Foundation, which presented private concerts in California homes.

Mr. Altman is survived by Neal Sideman, his companion, and by a sister, Natalie Rosenblatt of Louisville, Ky.