Covid-19 Memorials - Faces of Coronavirus

08/23/2024

To my Republican and Independent friends and neighbors. There will always be political differences between Americans. But don't worry -- voting for Harris/Walz doesn’t make you a Democrat, it just makes you a patriot.

03/14/2022

03/07/2022

For each of you who wish to join in a virtual vigil today across the U.S., here is information on a national vigil happening today (March 7) at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

This national event enables attendees to travel virtually across the country to experience memorial events, view memorial photographs of loved ones lost to COVID-19, hear readings of personal letters, and take action on behalf of COVID victims and surviving friends and families.

https://letsreimagine.org/103965/covid-memorial-day-virtual-vigil-vigilia-virtual-por-el-dia-nacional-de-luto-por-les-victimas-de-covid?fbclid=IwAR3k8yKq-jNPW-gRtGkMo-zcNZELrQvaepR1FBQdSvkybruxZ1a6jFrEZ68

Gather virtually across the U.S with Marked By COVID to share stories, take action to establish a federally recognized COVID Memorial Day, and kick o… | 03.07.2022

04/12/2020

RIP Dr. Julie R. Butler of New York, N.Y. May you find eternal comfort in the arms of the Lord.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Julie R. Butler, the owner of the 145th Street Animal Hospital.

Dr. Butler’s passion for her patients was legendary. Her expertise and commitment to her clients, colleagues and neighbors have been a mainstay of the Harlem community for more than 30 years.

Following a period of mourning, the 145th Street Animal Hospital will strive to continue her mission: providing “professional care with a personal touch”. We will reach out with more information about the future of the practice as soon as we are able.

Our hearts are lifted by the overwhelming outpouring of support from those who loved her as we do. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time.

Thank you,
Family and Staff of Dr. Julie R. Butler, DVM

04/07/2020

Thank you for visiting the COVID-19 Memorials - Faces of Coronavirus Group and helping to remember and celebrate the lives of the people who have succumbed to the disease.

As of Apr. 7, 2020, about 1.3 million cases of COVID-19 had been recorded globally, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 78,000 people had died from complications related to the virus.

In the US alone, 378, cases had been identified as of that date and US officials had estimated that the deadly pathogen could kill between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans.

For most people, these numbers are staggering in and of themselves, but for those who have lost family members or other loved ones to this disease, the number “one” was enough to devastate them and drive home the severity of the growing coronavirus pandemic.

The mission of the COVID-19 Memorial - Faces of Coronovirus Group is to provide an avenue for people to put faces to the numbers – to remember and to celebrate the lives of the people who have died from causes related to the disease.

Any member of this group is able and encouraged to post specific publicly-released and attributed content and personal anecdotes and memories about those who have died from COVID-19 complications.

Please remember that the sole purpose of this Facebook group is to allow members to memorialize and celebrate the lives of those who have died from complications of COVID-19.

This is not a group to post opinions, discussions about the disease or any content not related to memorializing COVID-19 victims. Any other content will be deleted.

04/05/2020

Gary Young of Gilroy, Calif., died of Mar. 17 after contracting COVID-19. He was 66 years old. https://www.ktvu.com/news/california-woman-shares-story-of-dads-covid-19-death-to-emphasize-importance-of-social-distance

Every day, the number of people who die from the coronavirus has risen. Behind each of those numbers is not just the face of the dead, but the families they leave behind.

04/05/2020

Husband and wife Stuart and Adrian Baker of Boynton Beach, Florida died of COVID-19 Mar. 29.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/03/us/nfl-agent-buddy-baker-parents-coronavirus-trnd/index.html

Baker, a longtime NFL agent, has been speaking publicly about the loss of his parents, using his family's tragedy to reiterate the seriousness of the global coronavirus pandemic.

04/04/2020

04/03/2020

Vitor Godinho, a 14-year-old schoolboy died Mar. 26 of coronavirus. He was believed to be Europe’s youngest coronavirus victim
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8164787/14-year-old-boy-Portugals-youngest-coronavirus-victim-Ovar-near-Porto.html?ito=social-facebook&fbclid=IwAR1QKGGWr9hjZDtyHFNHe7_wLxuZ8cMQjdB0eTo-PRAbE2lWj6OO9d57LxU

Vitor Godinho, from Ovar, half an hour's drive south of Porto, died in the early hours of Sunday after being rushed to Sao Sebastiao Hospital (pictured) in nearby Santa Maria da Feira.

04/03/2020

Marco Di Franco, who served 21 years with the Chicago Police Department, died of complications of COVID-19 Apr. 2. He was 50 years old.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/02/chicago-police-officer-dies-from-coronavirus/

"We are devastated to confirm that has hit the Chicago Police Department and a dedicated family of city public servants very hard."

04/03/2020

It was announced Apr. 3 that Sergio Rossi died from coronavirus complications. Rossi built one of Italy’s most storied luxury shoe brands and had inspired generations of designers since the 1960s. He was 84.
https://footwearnews.com/2020/fashion/designers/sergio-rossi-shoe-designer-dies-84-1202959649/

The designer inspired generations of shoemakers, including his son Gianvito.

04/03/2020

Peter Gamba, an editor on the Real Housewives of New York, died Apr. 1 due to complications from coronavirus. May he rest in peace. https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/rhony-editor-peter-gamba-dies-from-covid-19-complications

Peter Gamba, a longtime editor on The Real Housewives of New York City, passed away on April 1 due to complications from COVID-19, The Daily Dish has confirmed. The Season 12 premiere of RHONY, which aired on April 2, paid tribute to Gamba, who had been with the series since it launched.

04/03/2020

New wave pop singer Cristina died April 1st after being diagnosed with coronavirus. Born Cristina Monet-Zilkha, the 61-year old was best known for her 80’s era dance-pop songs.
https://www.stereogum.com/2078996/new-wave-singer-cristina-dead-from-coronavirus/obit/

Cristina Monet Zilkha, the new wave singer who recorded simply as Cristina, has died, reportedly of COVID-19 complications. ZE Records co-founder Michael Esteban confirmed Cristina's death on Facebook last night. Cristina was 61. Cristina grew up between the US and Europe and studied at Harvard befo...

04/03/2020

The Grand Ole Opry's Jan Howard died March 28 due to the coronavirus. Howard became a member of the Opry in March 1971, she was 91.
https://www.military.com/off-duty/2020/03/30/country-music-legend-and-gold-star-mom-jan-howard-dies-91.html

Grand Ole Opry star and country music legend Jan Howard died in her sleep March 28th at age 91, the Opry announced during its 4,917th consecutive Saturday night broadcast from Nashville, played to an empty house because of the coronavirus quarantine. Howard was an outspoken supporter of the military...

04/03/2020

Steve Steiner died March 30 of illness believed to be complicated by the coronavirus. He was 75.
https://forward.com/news/obituaries/443003/steve-steiner-obituary-coronavirus-orthodox-union/

May his memory be for a blessing.

04/03/2020

Shoshana Davis of Park Ridge, N.J., died March 23 after falling ill to Covid-19. She was 35 years old. May she rest in peace. https://forward.com/news/obituaries/442510/may-their-memories-be-for-a-blessing-shoshana-davis-35/

Shoshana Davis loved travel — on a budget, chronicling her adventures on Instagram . She leaves behind a young daughter.

04/03/2020

Rita Fusco-Jackson, of Freehold, New Jersey, died March 13 at the age of 56. https://claytonfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/3707/Rita-Jackson/obituary.html

Rita Jackson, 56, of Freehold, New Jersey passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2020 at CentraState Medical Center. Rita was born in Brooklyn, New York and lived there until 1975, when the family moved and settled in Freehold Township, New Jersey. Rita achieved a great deal throughout her life. She wen...

04/03/2020

Jazz guitarist John "Bucky" Pizzarelli, a New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee, died from coronavirus Apr. 1. He was 94.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/02/arts/music/bucky-pizzarelli-dead-coronavirus.html

He became a mainstay of the New York jazz scene, often performing with his celebrated son John. He died of the coronavirus.

04/03/2020

Veteran voiceover actress Julie Bennett died Mar. 31 from coronavirus. Bennet was 88 years old.

https://variety.com/2020/tv/people-news/julie-bennett-dead-dies-cindy-bear-coronavirus-1234569564/.

Voice actor veteran Julie Bennett died Tuesday in Los Angeles from complications related to coronavirus at 88, according to talent agent and friend Mark Scroggs. Bennett was best known for her work…

04/02/2020

Cindy Gail Corey, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died of COVID-19 Feb. 29 at Newport Hospital. Corey was 44 years old.

https://whatsupnewp.com/2020/03/obituary-for-cindy-gail-corey/

Home Obituary Obituary Obituary for Cindy Gail Corey By Contributed - March 3, 2020 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Email Print WhatsApp via Memorial Funeral Home. Cindy Corey, 44, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 29, 2020, at Newport Hospital, surrounded by her loving....

04/02/2020

U.S. Judge Kevin Thomas Duffy, who oversaw the World Trade Center bombing trial, died from COVID-19 Mar. 29 in Greenwich, Conn. Duffy was 87 years old.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/01/nyregion/kevin-thomas-duffy-dead.html

An independent-minded jurist, he oversaw the World Trade Center bombing trial and another involving a plot to down jetliners. He died of the coronavirus.

04/02/2020

Mark "Mick" Duane Wagoner Sr., died Mar. 18 from the coronavirus. Wagoner, who was 76 years old, was the first Ohioan to die from COVID-19
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/toledoblade/obituary.aspx?n=mark-duane-wagoner&pid=195755249&fhid=15375

Mark Duane Wagoner, Sr. April 4, 1943 - March 18, 2020 Mark "Mick" Duane Wagoner, Sr. was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 4, 1943 to Hugh and Wilma W

04/02/2020

Ed Porco died Mar. 21at New York's Stony Brook Southampton Hospital after contracting the novel coronavirus. Porco was a former president of the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society and a leader of Concerned Citizens of Montauk, New York.

https://www.easthamptonstar.com/obituaries/2020327/ed-porco-former-montauk-resident-dies-covid-19

04/02/2020

Stephen Chatman died Mar. 30 at a hospital in Arizona after having tested positive for the coronavirus. Chatman was 55 years old.
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2020/03/31/Ex-WYEP-Soul-Show-co-founder-dies-of-COVID-19-in-Arizona/stories/202003300104

He’s remembered not only for his infectious humor and knowledgeable insight into music, but he was a pillar in the community for youth who needed guidance.  

04/02/2020

New Orleans jazz legend Ellis Marsalis Jr., the father of Wynton and Branford Marsalis, died Wednesday from complications of COVID-19. He was 85.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/01/us/ellis-marsalis-pianist-dies-coronavirus/index.html

Ellis Marsalis Jr., a New Orleans jazz legend, educator and father of four musical sons died on Wednesday, Ellis Marsalis Center for Music Director Emeritus Quint Davis told CNN. He was 85.