  In Memoriam: Mitch Cramer — December 5, 1948–August 16, 2024
A talented artist and a devoted and innovative teacher of the arts, Mitch Cramer passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024. He was best known to NYTTS members over the years from our Annual Turtle and Tortoise Shows and the NYTTS booth at the Parks Department’s Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day events, where he frequently helped field turtle questions for the public.
See Mitch’s memorial page.
In Memoriam: Paul Raiti — February 16, 1952–July 10, 2022
Dr. Paul Raiti (Greenwich, Connecticut) passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday, July 10, 2022, after a prolonged illness. He was highly regarded by many NYTTS members who relied on his veterinary services. He is survived by his wife Renie and his daughter Tara. See memorial page.
Felice Rood, age 88, passed away on October 9, 2021. She was the founder and long-time president of the Sacromento Turtle and Tortoise Club. Felice was well-known throughout the turtle community. See announcement from the STTC, and see her obituary in the Sacramento Bee.
Fernando Manzano — known as “Papa Tortuga” (see 2-12-2011 presentation) — passed away in April 2021, Tecolutla, Veracruz, Mexico.
Dick Vogt passed away on January 17, 2021 in Manaus, Brazil, at the age of 71.
See memorial page.
See complete obituary (PDF),
In Memoriam: Peter C. H. Pritchard — June 26, 1943–February 25, 2020
The most well-known and celebrated turtle conservationist and scientist has died.
See tributes and remembrances.
Yaqui Guthrie Yamdrok passed away August 25, 2015. See See memorial page.
Josephine Arnold, a long-time member and familiar face at the Annual Turtle and Tortoise Shows, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 14, 2013.
See memorial page.
Alex Ypsilanti, a much-loved, longtime member and NYTTS Board member, passed away after a long and brave battle with cancer on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
See memorial page.
In Memory of Don Riemer — Long-time friend of NYTTS and contributing author to its publications in the 1980s and 90s, Donald N. Riemer, 78, died of cardiac arrest on June 13, 2012. He was a professor at Rutgers University where he conducted research and taught courses related to aquatic plants.
See memorial and obituary.
Remembering Stephanie Thompson, who passed away on July 26, 2011
Read “Stephanie Thompson — An Appreciation” by Michael Sherwin, a longtime friend and early NYTTS member.
Bern Tryon, Well-known Bog Turtle scientist, died on May 6, 2011 — See obituaries.
Remembering JoAnn Vacchiano — Longtime NYTTS member and devoted turtle person JoAnn Vachiano passed away on January 20, 2011. See photos and remembrances.
In Memoriam: John Thorbjarnarson, well-known Wildlife Conservation Society herpetologist, died of malaria in India on February 14, 2010. See A Life in Conservation by Chuck Schaffer.
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