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1,897 Notable deaths
 in New York City

Mordechai Limon

Israeli military officer (1924–2009).

Born January 3rd, 1924 in Baranavichy.

Died May 16th, 2009 at 85 years old in New York City.

Jonel Perlea

Romanian conductor (1900-1970).

Born December 13th, 1900 in Ograda.

Died July 29th, 1970 at 69 years old in New York City.

Florencio Harmodio Arosemena

President of panama, 1928-1931.

Born September 17th, 1872 in Panama City.

Died August 30th, 1945 at 72 years old in New York City.

Louis Handley

American swimmer, water polo player and coach.

Born February 14th, 1874 in Rome.

Died December 28th, 1956 at 82 years old in New York City.

Albertson Van Zo Post

American fencer and author (1866–1938).

Born July 28th, 1866 in Cincinnati.

Died January 23rd, 1938 at 71 years old in New York City.

Jacob Glatstein

Polish-american yiddish poet (1896-1971).

Born August 20th, 1896 in Lublin.

Died November 19th, 1971 at 75 years old in New York City.

Jacob Mikhailovich Gordin

Yiddish playwright (1853–1909).

Born May 1st, 1853 in Myrhorod.

Died June 11th, 1909 at 56 years old in New York City.

Alfred Loomis

Sailor and investment banker (1913-1994).

Born April 15th, 1913 in Orange County.

Died September 7th, 1994 at 81 years old in New York City.

Hal Reid

Playwright and stage and screen actor (1863–1920).

Born April 14th, 1863 in Cedarville.

Died May 22nd, 1920 at 57 years old in New York City.

Henri Antoine Jules-Bois

French occult writer (1868–1943).

Born September 28th, 1868 in Marseille.

Died July 2nd, 1943 at 74 years old in New York City (cancer).

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