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Celebration of Life Elizabeth Owens AKA Velvet   Elizabeth Owens was born on September 26, 1959 to the late Joe Owens and Betty R. Reeves at Queens General Hospital in Queens, N.Y. Elizabeth grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. She held several jobs but the job she adore the most was being the voice of vocal N.Y. Elizabeth was a very loving person and enjoyed helping others. Her personality was direct but to know her is to love her no matter what life you led or race. How you came to meet...

JOHN JAMES MC BRIEN, JR.   John James McBrien, Jr. passed away on September 4, 2020. John was born on June 2, 1949 in Washington Heights, grew up in the Inwood section of Manhattan, and settled in Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx. John attended Manhattan Prep, Manhattan College and received a Master's Degree in Spec. Ed from Bank Street & Lehman Colleges. He retired from his teaching position at DeWitt Clinton High School.   John is survived by Barbara Faile, the love of his...