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Sidney Sparrow Obituary

SPARROW-Sidney G. was a prominent trial attorney for more than 60 years. He was the assigned attorney in the nationally publicized case of the murder of Kitty Genovese by Winston Moseley. The father of long time law partner Robert E. Sparrow, daughters Judge Joyce L. Sparrow and Denise Sparrow, beloved grandfather of four and great-grandfather of six. He was also a talented artist, sculptor, poet, author, pilot, scuba diver and athlete: a true renaissance man. Sidney G. Sparrow died after a long illness; he was 92. Arrangements entrusted to Schwartz Brothers Funeral Home (718) 263-7600.

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Published by Newsday from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2005.

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Loni Wong

March 9, 2005

Sparrow, You were there to get me out of trouble. You were there to give me advise (that I did not heed). You were there at my baby's birth. You were there at my wedding. You were there at my divorce. You were there when I needed to cry, to laugh to add funds to my bank account. You were always there and I will always be eternally grateful for all the wonderful memories we shared. I have three grandchildren that I look forward to telling "Sparrow" stories to. Anytime you hear something that requires correction, feel free to interrupt. I'll be listening.

Jackie Chase

March 2, 2005

I'll Love you and I'll Miss you Forever Sid, and never forget you. I can't believe you are gone, it just doesn't seem possible. You were the best friend I ever had in my whole life. I know you are entertaining the angels now, and making everyone smile in heaven. God Bless you and keep you in His care. Shalom, my dearest friend.

Sid Chase

March 1, 2005

I still treasure Sidney's Friday afternoon courtroom sketch of me - before he was off to sketch on the Massachusetts beach.



My condolences to his family

Jim Mulvaney

February 28, 2005

My condolences. Sid was a wise and trusted counsellor, even to others of us in the profession. Going all the way back to Catalpa Avenue.



Especially to Bob, "So sorry for your troubles."



Jim Mulvaney

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