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EDWARD KOCH Obituary

KOCH--Edward I. On behalf of the LaGuardia Community College community I offer condolences to the family and friends of one of New York's most popular and beloved mayors. We mourn the loss of a great man, but reflect with gratitude on the honor he bestowed upon us to preserve his legacy of public service in the Koch Collection housed in the La Guardia and Wagner Archives here on campus. As one of the College's earliest and most passionate advocates, Mayor Koch was larger than life and passionate about improving life for all residents of the city he loved. His love for New York was evident not only in his exuberant engagement with his constituents, but in his diligence in facilitating the city's economic rebound in the wake of the fiscal crisis of the 1970s. LaGuardia is committed to ensuring that students and scholars study this historic city leader's legacy for years to come. Dr. Gail O. Mellow, President

Published by New York Times on Feb. 2, 2013.
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You were the best mayor New York ever had. You were the best to us all!

Samuel & Katherine Kessler

April 14, 2023

Mayor Ed Koch was a statesman.

Arthur F Meincke

March 25, 2023

He was the very best of NYC's mayors. I'll always remember him and his reign. God bless his family and many friends, my thoughts and prayers are with them.

L. M.

November 29, 2020

Rest in peace, your legacy lives on. Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us, I have so many memories during your time as mayor.

L.B.

November 29, 2020

May the God of all comfort continue to comfort and strengthen you during this time. I'll always remember his years as mayor, he inspired people to hope.

Jennifer Pohl

November 29, 2020

The very best of NYC's mayors. He will always be remembered as completely devoted to his city and Israel.

Amy Berger

November 29, 2020

I send my condolences to his family and friends, he is still in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and continue to comfort you. RIP Mayor Ed. You were truly one in a million, NYC wouldn't have been the same without you.

W. Berger

November 29, 2020

It has been seven years and I still remember your time as mayor. Thanks for being such an inspiration and for supporting Israel. You truly defined politics in the eighties. Rest well in heaven, may the memories of you strengthen and comfort your family and friends.

Karen W.

November 29, 2020

One of the greats of NYC history, he will never be forgotten. I'll always remember his devotion and love for his city. Thank you Sir for helping New Yorkers to be proud again.

A.B.

November 29, 2020

November 10, 2016

IT'S HARD TO FORGET SOMEONE WHO GAVE US SO MUCH TO REMEMBER..RIH..PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS

Valenda Newell

November 9, 2016

Rest Edward, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Harry Simpson

February 1, 2015

A great mayor for a great city.
RIP
Joanne Dickson

September 17, 2014

To the family of Ed Koch, May the God of all comfort grant your family peace at this time. Jeremiah 29:11

March 4, 2013

To Ed Koch,
I thought you made a great mayor for New York City. My thougts and prayers are with your family. Lisa Weiner

Lisa Weiner

March 3, 2013

ed koch was my greatest friend

allan citron

February 22, 2013

A king among mere mortal men. RIP Mr. Koch. You helped make NYC what it is today. Thank you from a southern be11e.......

February 8, 2013

Rip Mayor Ed Koch.....

Erica Thenstead

February 8, 2013

Lots of memories of NYC and growing up then with you as mayor...thank you

Erica Thenstead

February 8, 2013

Rest in peace Ed.

You epitimized NY for years.

danny

February 7, 2013

Mayor Koch's greatest legacy will be that of "Uncle Ed" to his nieces and nephews. My deepest condolences to the Koch Family.

Marc Handelsman

February 7, 2013

Thanks for the memories NYC will never forget u.

Yvonne Burrus

February 7, 2013

His Honor the Mayor. Job well done.

May he be granted eternal rest.

Michael V. Rotello

February 7, 2013

May our Creator comfort you during this time of sorrow. When a person dies, many are strengthen through the Scriptures by learning their love one is not suffering. (Genesis 2:7; 3:19)

Malone Family

February 7, 2013

WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE KOCH FAMILY,FRIENDS,&ALL WHO KNEW MAYOR KOCH.

KEN&MARY O'DANIEL

February 7, 2013

I had the good fortune to meet and speak with you not so very long ago at a book signing you were doing on Long Island. You were gracious,funny, and completely accessible. It was a joy meeting you. You saved N.Y.C. and put it back on top. God gave you to us for 88yrs- quite a wonderful run, Mr. Koch. N.Y.C. finally has an official guardian angel-and one with chutzpha! God speed dear friend-Thanks Ed, -see you later. Rick

Richard Whitney

February 7, 2013

Mayor Koch was the best,I lived in NYC during those years and walk over the BB during the strike and remember him being there for all New York.Yes you did great!!!

Frank DePalma

February 6, 2013

Ed has touched so many lives ,and has loved NY. Great Mayor,will always be remembered.my sincere condolences to his family.Alena Kwiatkowski,Philadelphia

February 5, 2013

To Ed Koch,
You made a great mayor for New York. My prayers are with your family. Two thumbs to you for a being a great mayor that you were. Lisa Weiner

Lisa Weiner

February 5, 2013

To the family of Ed with Deepest Sympathy. He touched so many life's all around the country. His memory will forever live in our hearts.

Mary Monteleone

February 5, 2013

Mayor Koch was a mench. I love his jewish Humor, fierce Love for the City of New York, his faith, his person and the 8. million people of New York. He could not stand not be home for one night and often flew back at whatever it took to be home. What loyalty. Well rest in peace sir, from a goy who appreciate your humor and zest.

Rose Pfeifer

February 5, 2013

My sincerest condolences to the family of a great man. Although I never knew him personally, I have admired and respected Mr. Koch for a very long time. May Ashem welcome him. Susan A, Canada

Susan A

February 5, 2013

To the Koch Family,
My sincere sympathy goes to all of you.
I did not live in NYC or meet Mayor Koch, but I visted NYC many times while Ed was mayor. He will always be refered to as Mayor Koch, he did a lot for NYC. I will always remember his words "How am I doing"
Sincerely, Karen M. Bailey

Karen Bailey

February 5, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always may your hearts be filled with comfort and this time , knowing he was loved and respected by so many , my prayers are with the whole family and friends and well wishers ,

Yolanda Martinez Villa

February 5, 2013

I LIVE IN NEBRASKA, I HAVE BEEN TO NEW YORK... BUT.. I LOVED AND RESPECTED THIS MAN... TO MAYOR KOCH'S FAMILY AND FRIEND'S I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOU LOSS...

RESPECTFULLY
CARMEN CLUCK

CARMEN CLUCK

February 5, 2013

I pray our God of peace, hope & comfort be with the Koch family & friends. His mark will always be on New York!

February 5, 2013

Had so much respect for you and my grandparents loved you, when you were mayor in the 1980s. Thank you for your wonderful support for Israel. You were a great man and Im a huge admirer always! One of the very best politicians of my lifetime

Seth Shaw

February 5, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

S.Griggs

February 5, 2013

May God keep you in his place of light and peace.
My sincere condolences to your family and dear friends.

Joanne Yaniero

February 4, 2013

To the Koch family: Mayor Koch was not only a great mayor he was a great human being loved by everyone he willed be missed. Donna&Tom Benichasa

Donna Benichasa

February 4, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

February 4, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Rory Draft

February 4, 2013

TO THE FAMILY OF ED KOCH. I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAYOR KOCH WAS A GREAT MAN WHO LOVED NEW YORK AS CITY THAT IT WAS. AND THE PEOPLE THAT LIVED THERE. THANK YOU FOR THE BEING NEW YORK CITIES MAYOR, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED & MISSED. REST IN ETERNAL PEACE ED KOCH...

Sharilee Little

February 4, 2013

Mayor Koch was in office all through my childhood. I would love to see him on TV and think back to growing up in NY.

He will always be in New York's heart.

February 4, 2013

Rest in peace Mayor Koch

February 4, 2013

To Ed Koch,
You were a wonderful mayor for New York City. My prayers are with your family. I give you a two thumbs up for being a great mayor that you were. Lisa Weiner

Lisa Weiner

February 4, 2013

a great man who revived New York a city he truly loved

Kathy Goldstein

February 4, 2013

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your love one. May God's loving words at Matthew 11:28-30 comfort your family at this difficult time.

February 4, 2013

He lived life to the fullest and he left this world "Not with a whimper but a bang " That's how he will always be remembered .He did great.

Clara Rosenfeld

February 4, 2013

What a bright man - a terrific leader - an honest individual.
We are a better country because of Ed Koch.
RIP

February 4, 2013

My prayers to his family. Although I now live in North Carolina, he will always be my Mayor.

Patricia Fortuna

February 4, 2013

I loved Ed Koch. He was the symbol of openness and honesty I so love in people from the North. Please accept my sympathies.

Barbara Gentry

February 4, 2013

MY PRAYS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY. RIP MAYOR KOCH

DENISE

February 4, 2013

What a sweet man. My symphathy goes out to the Koch family.

Diana Smith

February 4, 2013

With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences.

Keith Ferguson

February 4, 2013

May Your Light Forever shine.
Rest in peace

Lorie Walwark

February 4, 2013

My condolences to the Koch Family.Ed was a great Mayor for NYC & will be remembered & missed.

Joe Smith

February 4, 2013

Rest in peace Mayor Koch. You will always be remembered and forever in our hearts.

Dorian Fabrizius

February 4, 2013

r.i.p. mr koch you were one of the great ones you will be missed i wish there was more like you today in d.c. thanks a mill for all your hard work for all the people ... R.I.P.

DAVE/JANET LATCHAW

February 4, 2013

Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Ed Koch. You "DID WELL" ED The World is a Better place having you amongst us. You deserve & will have a choice place in Heaven. May God Bless your Soul. SHALOM ED KOCH.

William Roblin

February 4, 2013

R.I.P Mayor Koch!! You did a great job, now it is time for you to rest. You will be remember in many hearts around the world, but most of ALL in NY. I love a man with a sense of humor & that you did have. Peace be with you.

Karen L. Duffy

February 4, 2013

A Great Man for the Great City that faced Great Challenges. Thank You Mayor! May You Rest in Peace.

D.A. Heim

February 4, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

G. Johnson

February 4, 2013

He who was able to bring back a great city to its potential under very uneasy times; may all who knew him directly and indirectly be thankful for the achievements under his vision and administration

February 4, 2013

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The Greenberg Family

February 4, 2013

What a great man and a great place he has in many hearts.

February 4, 2013

Death reaches out to touch us ALL at one time or another. May his family find comfort in this THEIR time of grief -- from each other AND from the God of ALL comfort.

My DEEPEST sympathies to you all...

L. Alston

February 4, 2013

R.I.P. Mayor Koch.....wonderful man, gentle giant, and one of the best Mayors, New York ever had. Your job is done!

Gail Worthington

February 4, 2013

You did well!! I will miss your list-server. I enjoyed your well advised comments. Rest in peace.

Ellen Daniels

February 4, 2013

Sincerely Condolence Dear Ed Koch and Family,From Marlin Rivera,Johnny Altopina,Hale Rivera,Linnette Mary Rivera,Jeremy "JJ" Dias,DeAngel Dominguez,Nestaly Rivera,Juliano Rivera,Tristan San Michael Rivera,Amanda Huertas De Rivera,Nestor Rivera,Bianca Rivera, Naomy Rivera,Luis Anthonio Rivera,Nathasha Rivera,Nethenio Rivera.Sincerely,Nestor Luis Rivera P.O Box 937 Belden St Norwalk Ct 06852

Nestor Rivera

February 4, 2013

May Hashem always be with you.

S. Kornetsky

February 4, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

GARY LIDAWER

February 4, 2013

You were truly iconic and a symbol of the Great City of New York. I grew up with you as Mayor and proundly have your signature on my kid's birth certificates. RIP Mayor Koch

Eleanor

February 4, 2013

Never been to New York, never met Mr. Koch but remember his cameo in a Muppet Movie where when asked if he'd seen Kermit (a frog who could sing and dance) he said "no but if he can balance the budget, I'LL hire him!" :)

brenda leake

February 4, 2013

NYC will miss Former Mayor Ed Koch.{1924-2013}
On yesterday {02-03-2013], the NFL winners are the Baltimore Ravern {34-31 score} MAY GOD BLESS. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. Vera E. Miller.

February 4, 2013

My father came to this country from Poland. I am proud to share in this heritage with you. May you fly with the angels.

diane heasley

February 4, 2013

You were unique and we will miss you deeply. You were my daughter's favorite political figure while growing up, she was 8 years old when you were first elected and 20 years old when you left City Hall. May you rest in peace. Marlene Haselbauer

Marlene Haselbauer

February 4, 2013

You were my mayor, and i am proud of it.

Caroline Robinson Feagin

February 4, 2013

I am so deeply saddened to learn of your passing. You were a wonderful Mayor to New York City.

Rest In Peace, Ed Koch. You will be remembered fondly.

Gail Siegel

February 4, 2013

Mayor Koch: May you rest in Peace. What a great Mayor you were.

Colleen Taylor

February 4, 2013

Mayor Koch You will be missed... You did GREAT things for NYC .. You were a true New Yorker through and through. I hope in my lifetime and that of my daughter that we are privileged enough to see this type of greatness and passion for the people again... May you rest in peace

Maria Maio

February 3, 2013

There will never again be another Ed Koch. You were one of a kind and will be so missed. My deepest condolences to your family and all that were close to you. Thank you for everything you did and for loving New York, - we loved you too!!

Ruth Bieber

February 3, 2013

Rest in peace. You will be missed

Audrey BAZEMORE

February 3, 2013

i didnt know him not even from new york but always enjoyed him thus us the best article i have ever read about any one it and he makes me think again i will miss his antics he was a beliver in this country and his city oh yeah i am from ohio uwish we had some one like him

February 3, 2013

Rest In Peace your Honor. I grew up in Brooklyn when you were in office. You were a wonderful mayor that gained the resect of all true New Yorkers.

Barbara

February 3, 2013

May you rest in peace in your final place in New York City; the city you so loved. Sometimes referred to as your look alike and pleased with the association.

Neil V

February 3, 2013

The righteous themselves will posses the earth. And they will reside forever upon it.." Psalms 37:29

February 3, 2013

To a Man who loved the people and city of New York. Rest in Peace.
Connie Everett

February 3, 2013

MAY HIS HONOR THE MAYOR REST IN PEACE AND THE FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE LOVING ARMS OF GOD!

GRAHAM & MICHELE PHILLIPS

February 3, 2013

From your look alike nephew. Rest in peace in the city you so loved.
ND-FL

February 3, 2013

DONNA HARRIS

February 3, 2013

God Bless and comfort his many friends and his family!

February 3, 2013

I remember you as The Mayor Of New York City..You made me proud to be New Yorker as you will be always remembered, so Will I always be a Navied New Yorker..Rest In Peace..Job Well Done

Ms. Rebecca Newton

February 3, 2013

Rest in Peace. Fellow New Yorker from Norwich, CT.

Laura Lillian Dickerson

February 3, 2013

RIP Mayor Koch, you will be remembered well.

Jeanette

February 3, 2013

I just wanted to offer my condolences to the faimly. I lived in NY when Mr Koch was mayor and I really thought alot of him as a Mayor and as a person. He really cared about the People. May god Bless and keep you during this very difficult time.

Roslyn McGee

February 3, 2013

GREAT MAYOR WITH A GREAT SINCE OF HUMOR YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED

DENISE MARONE

February 3, 2013

You will be missed. You had so much spunk.

Amy Handaly

February 3, 2013

May you rest in peace. Your love and care for NYC was watched by all across this great country. You have our respect. To your family and loved ones I send comforting thoughts and my deepest sympathy.

Dianna Hartman

February 3, 2013

I didnt know him but I did respect him for the work he did for New York...R.I.P.
DEAR MAYOR

G.C.B.

February 3, 2013

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