Obituaries Related to "Roman" from New York Times Archive
Gigi Proietti, Actor Who Embodied the Roman Spirit, Dies at 80
Beloved in Italy, he was best known as the star of a TV series playing a small-town police chief. He also had a long film career and a popular one-man stage show.
Mary Roman, City Clerk Who Set Senior Shot Put Records, Dies at 84
Mrs. Roman excelled at many field events, as well as local government. She succumbed to the coronavirus.
Nancy Roman, ‘Mother of the Hubble’ Telescope, Dies at 93
As NASA’s chief of astronomy, Dr. Roman was the first woman in a leadership position at the agency and oversaw planning for the Hubble Space Telescope.
What the Fall of the Roman Republic Can Teach Us About America
“Mortal Republic,” by Edward J. Watts, examines parallels between ancient Rome and today’s United States.
Notable Deaths 2017: Roman Herzog
Roman Herzog, Germany’s President in 1990s, Is Dead at 82
A former judge, Mr. Herzog encouraged economic overhauls and a remembrance of the Holocaust during his presidency, the second since reunification.
Alan Dershowitz, From the Death Penalty to Roman Polanski
Over a five-decade career, Mr. Dershowitz has represented some of America’s most prominent criminal defendants, including O.J. Simpson, Leona Helmsley, Mike Tyson and Claus von Bulow.
Roman Totenberg, Violinist and Teacher, Dies at 101
Mr. Totenberg influenced generations of musicians, and appeared on countless recordings.
Roman Opalka, an Artist of Numbers, Is Dead at 79
Mr. Opalka was known for a quixotic project in which he sought to paint every number to infinity.
Paid Notice: Deaths SERRANO, , BRAULIA. (NEE VAZQUEZ, ROMAN)
SERRANO -- Braulia. (Nee Vazquez - Roman). Died peacefully at home in New York City on June 4, 2003. Predeceased by husband Manuel Serrano-Martinez and son Victor Manuel Serrano. Born May 26, 1913 in Humacao, Puerto Rico, daughter of Benedicto Vazquez-Sosa and Dominga Roman-Gonzalez. She moved to New York in 1929. Survived by her children, Luz Maria Ruiz of Charlottesville, VA., Rafael Serrano of New Windsor, N.Y. and George Serrano of New York City. Also survived by her brother, Julio Vazquez-R ...
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Claudette Colvin, Who Refused to Give Her Bus Seat to a White Woman, Dies at 86
Her defiance of Jim Crow laws in 1955 made her a star witness in a landmark segregation suit, but her act was overshadowed months later when Rosa Parks made history with a similar stand.
Scott Adams, Creator of the Satirical ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68
His chronicles of a corporate cubicle dweller was widely distributed until racist comments on his podcast led newspapers to cut their ties with him.
David Mitchell, Who Led Fight on Drug Prices, Dies at 75
After receiving a diagnosis of terminal cancer, he used his experience in public relations to draw attention to the skyrocketing cost of medication.
Erich von Däniken, Who Claimed Aliens Visited Earth, Dies at 90
His 1968 book, “Chariots of the Gods,” sold hundreds of thousands of copies, but one critic called it a “warped parody of reasoning.”
Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78
His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it became an American institution.
Richard Codey, a New Jersey Acting Governor Many Times Over, Dies at 79
He was the state’s longest-serving legislator, and as president of its Senate he was frequently called on to serve as a fill-in governor, being next in line of succession.
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