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4B Sun Sentinel SunSentinel.com Friday, January 22, 2016 pn Obituaries Broward County BLASUCCI Margaret Blasucci, 82, of Cooper City, FL; passed away peacefully on January 20, 2016. www.fredhunters. com Chicano poet, author Francisco Alarcon, 61 M. Koc, Turkish industry leader Associated Press Broward County WOZNICKI Woznicki, Peter J. age 93 of Jupiter, FL.

passed away on Sunday January 17, 2016. Arrangements byT. M. Ralph Funeral Home, SawgrassWeston Palm Beach County BECKER Becker, Therese 87 of Lake Worth passed away January 20, 2016. Beth Israel, Boynton Beach Chapel BROWN Joan M.

Brown, 87, of Boca Raton, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Surviving Joan is a sister Carole Ellis, a niece Leslie Ellis and her husband Casey Kelly, a nephew Douglas Ellis and his wife Mary Bing, a great niece Lucy Ellis, and a great nephew Anton Ellis. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 25, 2016 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 21 689 Toledo Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33433.

She will be laid to rest at Boca Raton Mausoleum next to her Husband Philip Brown who preceded her in death. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice by the Sea Foundation, 5300 East Ave, W. Palm Beach, FL 33107. THE ALARCON FAMILYCOURTESY Francisco Alarcon, the L.A.-born Chicano poet and factory laborer who worked his way to Stanford, died Jan. 15.

By Jill Leovy Los Angeles Times Francisco Alarcon saw life as a poem a single, continuous verse. "He said he would never use a period until he died said his sister Esthela Alarcon. Each day added a line or stanza; only death would end it, her brother said. The Los Angeles-born Chicano poet and factory laborer who worked his way from adult school, East L.A. College and Cal State Long Beach to Stanford University died Friday of stomach cancer in his Davis, Calif, home, still eschewing that final punctuation.

He was 6L His death ended a prolific career as a bilingual poet, children's author and professor at the University of California, Davis. Alarcon, once a finalist for California poet laureate, was known for his poetry about immigrants, love and the indigenous languages and traditions of Mexico, and also for bilingual books of children's verse, which he called "the best thing I've done in my life." Children "can relate to poems because they are short and concrete," he once told a reporter. Short, concrete, and what his sister called "to the point" poems were his specialty "streets were no longer streets," he wrote of the Los Angeles riots in 1992, "how easy hands became weapons." Much of his work had a leftist political flavor. He wrote of pro -immigrant activism and explored themes of outsider identity that included his own as a gay Latino man raised in a pious Catholic family. He remained closeted into late adulthood and "never came out to the family," his sister said.

"But we all knew." There was never any break in the family's close relations, she said. As he neared death, family members solemnly informed his deeply religious mother that Francisco had accepted Communion probably mostly to please her. The 92-year-old matron surprised them by laughing. "Did he know what he was eating?" she exclaimed. Alarcon was a tireless promoter of poetry and art "very gregarious," said friend and fellow San Francisco Bay Area poet Lucha Corpi.

Friends said he lived in constant motion with only the briefest commas between traveling, performing, teaching and visiting schools for readings. He consciously refuted the image of the poet as recluse. He lyricized daily life as it happened, and "could write anywhere," Corpi said. Alarcon's more than 20 published books include sonnets, works of free verse and textbooks. Poetry "was his way of life," said longtime friend and fellow writer Jorge Argueta His first collection of published poetry, "Tattoos," came out in 1985 and got its tide from his characterization of a poem as a tattoo that "comes from the Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems" marked his entree into children's works in 1997.

Alarcon was thoroughly bilingual: a lyricist in both English and Spanish who translated his own verse. The family plans to put a period on his tombstone, his sister said. Besides Pinzon and his sister and mother, who live in Long Beach, Alarcon is survived by brothers Juan Antonio, Jose Arturo, Jesus Carlos and Josue Samuel Alarcon; and sister Ber-ta Olivia Alarcon, all of Southern California; and nine nieces and nephews. BRITTON Don Britton, 81 of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

died January 19th. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Fred and Pauline Britton. Mr. Britton was president and CEO of Britton-Gallagher Insurance Company in Cleveland, Ohio for 41 years. He served on several Boards in the insurance industry including St.

Paul and Aetna. Laughter never stopped during his college years at Bowling Green with his roommate and fraternity brother Tim Conway. Don was a talented athlete. He was an avid gardener, boater, fisherman, and golfer. Don was a trustee and insurance advisor for many years at First Presbyterian Church.

He was a member of LYC and FLCC He is survived by his wife, Judith Dietz Britton, daughters, Karen Swanson and Karen Crowder Rohleder, sons. Bill Britton and David Dietz III, and five grandchildren. Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale on Thursday February the 18th at 11 am. In lieu of flowers donations to First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale. CAMPBELL, SR.

Mr. Eugene Frederic Campbell, age 89, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away on January 12, 2016 at the VA hospital in Miami. He was born on September 16, 1926 in Nebraska a son of the late Haskal Campbell and Avis Stamula. Eugene was very proud to have served his country in US Navy and proudly helped protect his Country and our freedom when he fought in WWII. After the war and his service to USA he went on to work as a ticket agent with the railroad in Chicago, from that he spent time as union carpenter where he served as supervisor for years, and also gave 25 years of service to protecting his local community of Fort Lauderdale before retiring as police reserve.

He was a member of the Voitore 890 of the 408, past commander of American Legion post 222, Oakland Park, The National Order of Trench Rats, and most of all was a remarkable husband to his wife, Ruth Ann Campbell who predeceased him in 2002, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his children. Gene, Jr and Wanda, and Pam Grace; grandchildren, Sgt. Eric Duffey and Carolyn, Jamie Dineen, Amy Dell'osso, Tracy Dell'osso, and Laura Dell'osso; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Rena Spagnola. The family will receive friends at Kalis-Mclntee funeral home on Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 10am-1pm.

There will be a service at 2pm at the American Legion post 222, Oakland Park where friends and family will gather to remember his life, his story and his dedication to both country and family and friends. He will be laid to rest in the Arlington National Cemetery where he will be joined by his wife. The family kindly ask that In-Lieu of flowers donations be made to the Miami VA volunteer service Ambassador program at 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125 or the American Legion post 222 of Oakland Park at 4250 NE 5th Ave. Oakland Park, FL 33334. Online condolences may be left for the family at KalisMclntee.com KIRTON Ann Kirton, age 85, went home to be with the Lord, December 22, 2015.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm January 25, 2016 at the Boca Raton Mausoleum, 451 SW 4th Boca Raton, Florida 33432. Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www. manesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home, Newport, TN. KRAKOWER Janet Krakower, 90 of Coconut Creek, died on January 19, 2016 after a life filled with compassion and caring for others.

Born in Paterson, NJ, Janet was a registered nurse for many years before retiring to Coconut Creek in 1987. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Stanley, and her daughter Helene Wiede. She is survived by her son Mark (Beth), son-in-law Raymond Wiede, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her third great-grandchild is due in March. Funeral services will be held on Friday January 22 at noon.

Star of David Memorial Chapel in North Lauderdale. Shiva will take place at the home of Mark and Beth Krakower. MCINTOSH Ronnie Mcintosh, 59, of Pompano passed Jan. 13th. Funeral Jan.

22nd 1 1 am. Fuller Bros. Funeral Hm. SYKEN Syken, Charlotte, 82 of Delray FL, passed away on January 21, 2016. Menorah Gardens 954-434-1531.

ULINO Paula Ulino, 72, of Southwest Ranches, died January 19, 2016. LANDMARK Funeral Home 954-989-8220 WEBB Webb, Kenneth V. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel 954-438-8222 WHITE Helen "Honey" White, daughter of Helen and James Lynch, born September 12th, 1926 (89) in Queens, New York, passed away on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016. Helen moved to Ft.

Lauderdale, Florida in 1951 and to Plantation, Florida in 1965. Married to Robert M. White (1927 2009). Also preceded in death by her daughter Sharon White Stresing (1961-1996). Helen worked for 10 years at Broward General Medical Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse, her last assignment in the well baby nursery.

Helen is survived by her son, Daniel R. White and daughter-in-law Tanya L. White of Cumming, Georgia; granddaughter Sarah L. Stresing; grandsons Ryan N. White and Gabriel R.

Freay. Arrangements in Cumming, Georgia by Byars Funeral Home; in Plantation, Florida by T.M. Ralph Funeral Home. The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, January 23rd from until at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home.

Interment and graveside service following at at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, North Lauderdale. Share Condolences. Celebrate a Life. No gift goes further. And stays closer.

ISTANBUL Mustafa Koc, chairman of Turkey's top industrial conglomerate, Koc Holding, died from a heart attack on Thursday, a hospital said. He was 55. The American Hospital in Istanbul said Koc died after suffering a heart attack at home. He was rushed to Koc a state hospital near his home before being transported by helicopter to the hospital. Media reports said he was taken ill while exercising.

Koc Holding's interests range from the automotive sector to durable goods and energy. Koc had been at the head since 2003. The conglomerate employs about 100,000 people. He took over the company from his father Rahmi Koc, the retired 84-year-old patriarch of the Koc family one of Turkey's wealthiest. The company was founded in 1926 in Ankara by Mustafa Koc's grandfather, Vehbi Koc, who died in 1996.

The Switzerland and U.S.-educated Mustafa Koc was Vehbi's oldest grandson. After graduation in 1984, he began working as a sales official at the conglomerate's Tofas automotive division. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, speaking to Turkish journalists in Davos, Switzerland, described his death as a "great loss" for Turkey. Mrinalini Sarabhai, Indian dancer, 98 Associated Press NEW DELHI Legendary Indian classical dancer, Mrinalini Sarabhai, has died from complications related to old age, her family said. She was 98.

Sarabhai was admitted to a hospital in the western Indian city of Ahmadabad with an infection, her son Kartikeya Sarabhai said. She died in the hospital Thursday after her condition deteriorated overnight. "My mother Mrinalini Sarabhai has just left for her eternal dance," her daughter and noted classical Indian dancer Mallika Sarabhai said in a Facebook post. After training in dance, including a stint at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she returned to India and began her career as a dancer of the classical dance form Bharatanatyam. In 1948, Sarabhai set up an institute of dance in Ahmadabad where she trained thousands of dancers and choreographers.

Italian director Ettore 84 ROME Ettore Scola, one of the last greats of Italian film, has died at age 84. RAI state radio and the ANSA news agency say Scola died late Tuesday at a Rome hospital after falling ill on Sunday. Scola, who started out as a screenwriter, won best director in 1976 at the Cannes Film Festival for "Brutti, Sporchi, Cattivi" Dirty and But he was perhaps best known for "We AH Loved Each Other So Much," his 1977 tableau about post-war Italy, and the Oscar-nominated "A Special Day" featuring Marcello Mastroian-ni and Sophia Loren as neighbors who meet during Hider's visit to Italy in 1938. Associated Press FEINBERG FEINBERG-Jacob. Bone Marrow Registry co-Founder Jacob Feinberg Dies at 87.

The Feinberg Family and the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation mourn the loss of the organization's co-founder, Jacob Feinberg. A CPA with Brout and Company and BDO, Jack later became a pioneer with his wife Arlene advancing the cause of bone marrow donor registration throughout the United States and abroad for the benefit of patients battling blood cancer. His efforts made possible bone marrow transplants for thousands of patients in need. The world is a better place thanks to Jack, a true hero, and his memory will live on through the lives he and Arlene saved together. He was the loving father of Jay, Steven, Edward of blessed memory and daughter-in-law Sheryl; loving grandfather of Shauna, Michelle and Skylar; brother of Robert and sister-in-law of Marty.

Jack will be missed by the entire Gift of Life organization that he and Arlene created, and his countless friends and loving family. Friday, January 22, 2016 Services will take place 2:30 pm at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton 333 SW 4th Avenue.Boca Raton, FL 33432. Burial to follow immediately at Eternal Light Memorial 1 1 520 State Road 7, Boynton Beach, FL 33473 Contributions in Jack's memory may be made atwww.giftoflife.org. PORT Rena M. Port, age 82 of Delray Beach died Jan.

20th. Survived by the love of her life, Murray Jacobs. Loving mother of Darian, Stephanie and Keith. Cherished Nana of Nicole. Memories memorial at her late residence on Sunday, Jan.

24th from 2-5 PM. STULBERGER Stulberger, Raymond 90 of Lake Worth passed away on January 20, 2016. Beth Israel Boynton Chapel WEINSTEIN Fred Weinstein was born in New York City on April 14, 1925. Married to Hayes for over 50 years, Fred is survived by his children and spouses Dr. Steven Weinstein and Sandra Cushner Weinstein, Margie and Bob Hills; grandchildren Ryan Hills, Rachael Tedesco and Alyssa Weinstein; and great grandchildren Braylon and Gavin Hills.

Fred was a loving father, spouse and grandfather, who valued family above all. During WWII, Fred Weinstein served as an officer in the Navy. He later attended the University of Scranton and graduated the NYU School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance. Fred worked for many years at the Internal Revenue Service in Scranton, Syracuse, Cortland, and later in the city of Ithaca. In Ithaca NY, he served as the City Comptroller and Attorney.

On June 1, 1968, while his children were in high school and college, Fred graduated with his Doctor in Law from Cornell University. Early in his career, Fred served as a defense attorney, arguing cases before the Supreme Court in NY and later in Florida. As a defense attorney, Fred had an open door policy and cared for all regardless of ability to pay. He continued to practice law until the age of 90 years. Fred remained until the end an inquisitive, kind and active man with a great wisdom and a sense of humor.

His understanding of people, systems, the law and complex organizations was outstanding. Fred served on many foundation and community boards in both New York and Florida. He was an advisor to Brainy Camps of Children's National, serving children with chronic health disorders. Fred was a man who rarely said a goal was impossible and instead considered all possibilities. He will be greatly missed.

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