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Sue Petersen Lubow, Athletic Director at Merchant Marine Academy, Dies at 61

2015-10-07T19:17:13+0000

Petersen Lubow, an all-American in swimming at Springfield College, in 1989 became the first female athletic director at a United States military service academy.


Frank E. Petersen, First Black General in Marines, Dies at 83

2015-08-27T00:06:23+0000

He overcame bruising racial indignities to forge a long and distinguished career in the military, retiring as a three-star lieutenant general.


Otto Petersen, the Voice of Vulgarity, Dies at 53

2014-04-16T01:12:14+0000

Mr. Petersen was the flesh-and-blood half of Otto and George, a comedy team whose act was so scurrilous that it once proved too much for a historically thick-skinned crowd.


Robert Petersen, Publisher of Auto Buff Magazines, Dies at 80

2007-03-27T04:00:00+0000

Robert E. Petersen channeled his fervor for fast cars with tailfins and chrome-plated engines into a string of successful magazines.


Paid Notice: Deaths PETERSEN, FRITHJOF R.

2003-10-08T05:00:00+0000

PETERSEN--Frithjof R. Died peacefully with his children by his side. Beloved husband of the late Harriet Nadel Petersen. Loving father of Abigail Reingold (Daniel), Jane Coppotelli (Frank), Lisa Perez (Robert) and David Petersen. Cherished grandfather of Evan, Jared, Sarah, Rachel, Rebecca, Amanda & Robert. Private family service was held. Contributions may be made to the Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale.


Paid Notice: Deaths PETERSEN, FRITHJOF R.

2003-10-07T05:00:00+0000

PETERSEN--Frithjof R. Died peacefully with his children by his side. Beloved husband of the late Harriet Nadel Petersen. Loving father of Abigail Reingold (Daniel), Jane Coppotelli (Frank), Lisa Perez (Robert) and David Petersen. Cherished grandfather of Evan, Jared, Sarah, Rachel, Rebecca, Amanda & Robert. Private family service was held. Contributions may be made to the Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale.


Paid Notice: Deaths PETERSEN, GUSTAV H. ''PETER''

2002-10-25T05:00:00+0000

PETERSEN-Gustav H. ''Peter'' died at home on October 19, 2002. His family, relatives and friends know that, ''in the variety of God's creations, Peter will be the wonder for us all.''


Paid Notice: Deaths PETERSEN, GUSTAV H. ''PETER''

2002-10-24T05:00:00+0000

PETERSEN-Gustav H. ''Peter'' died at home on October 19, 2002. His family, relatives and friends know that, ''in the variety of God's creations, Peter will be the wonder for us all.''


Paid Notice: Deaths PETERSEN, GUSTAV H.

2002-10-23T05:00:00+0000

PETERSEN-Gustav H. ''Peter'' died at home on October 19, 2002. His family, relatives and friends know that, ''in the variety of God's creations, Peter will be the wonder for us all.''


Paid Notice: Deaths PETERSEN, JOAN C.

2002-09-27T05:00:00+0000

PETERSEN-Joan C. The faculty and staff of The NY School of Interior Design mourn the loss of their esteemed colleague of more than ten years and extend this expression of sympathy to their family. Inge Heckel, President Scott Ageloff, Dean



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