Roxee Ward Joly, former high school superintendent for the western Brooklyn and Staten Island High Schools in New York City, died on July 31, 2006 in Port Washington after a brief illness. She was 91 years old. A Port Washington resident since 1952, Mrs. Joly resided at Sterling Glen in Glen Cove for the past five years.

Mrs. Joly was well known for her distinguished professional achievements both in the New York City school system and in various national organizations. Born in 1914 in Albany, orphaned at a young age and brought to New York City by her maiden aunts so she could receive a "proper education," Mrs. Joly attended Hunter High School, where she was voted the best all-around student at graduation. She attended Hunter College where she graduated magna cum laude, first in a class of 550, and received Hunter's amethyst H-pin for her academic achievements. Following Hunter, she continued on to receive her MS in mathematics at Columbia.

After Columbia, Mrs. Joly taught math in various New York City high schools and then served for 12 years as chairman of the Math Department at Walton High School. In the fall of 1964 she was appointed principal of Julia Richman High School in Manhattan, where she was known for her introduction of innovative programs to the curriculum: medical technology, child care, food service. She continued her forward momentum with a move to John Bowne High School in 1969. In 1972, she was the first woman to be elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Secondary Schools Principals (NASSP).

In 1973, Mrs. Joly became one of 16 US educators invited inside the Peoples Republic of China by the Chinese government to see their education programs. Following her trip she published, A First Look at Education in the Peoples Republic of China.

Named high school superintendent for western Brooklyn and Staten Island high schools in 1973, Mrs. Joly wrote the 1975 NASSP booklet on reform of secondary education, This We Believe.

Among her many credits, Mrs. Joly was the recipient of Hunter College's Distinguished Professional Achievement awards; was a member of the Hunter Hall of Fame; a long time member of St. Stephen's Church in Port Washington; a distinguished member and chapter president of the AAUW; a former president and alumnae of Alpha Gamma Delta; former president and treasurer of the Cow Neck Historical Society; member of the Port Washington Yacht Club; and an author of many booklets on mathematics and education.

Mrs. Joly is survived by her sons, Arthur and Paul Joly and their families in California and New Jersey. Paul F. Joly, her husband of 45 years, preceded her in death in 1982.

Donations in her memory to the AAUW Educational Foundation, 1111 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036 for Roxee Joly-Northshore, LI, NY Branch, would be greatly appreciated.

Paul Ryan Brady, of Malverne (formerly of Manhasset) died accidentally on July 30, 2006. At the time he was on the job as a volunteer at the Malverne Fire Department. He was 42 years old and was employed as assistant corporate secretary at Converium Re, a leading reinsurance company located in New York City.

Paul Brady was born on May 17, 1964 at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. He was the son of Frank A. Brady, Jr. and the late Helen Ryan Brady. After graduating from St. Mary's High School in Manhasset, Paul earned a bachelor of art's degree from St. John's University in 1987. His first job was with the American Insurance Group, an insurance conglomerate in New York City. Later, he joined Tokio Marine and Fire Insurance Co., as an administrator of the insurance compliance department. He later joined Converium Re. in the same capacity and was recently elected a corporate officer.

On Sept. 27, 1997 Paul married Lisa L. Humberston, daughter of William and Mary Louise Humberston of Pittsburgh, Pa. Soon thereafter, Paul and Lisa bought their first house in Malverne. Paul commuted to NYC and became deeply involved as a volunteer at the Malverne Fire Department, serving in various positions over a six-year span. He was involved in other interest such as climbing Mount Rainer in the state of Washington and 100 mile bicycling events to raise money for various charities. His hobbies included the refurbishing of both the interior and exterior of his Malverne home. Paul was a familiar sight walking his two favorite dogs around Malverne.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Lisa, of Malverne and his father, Frank A. Brady Jr., of Albertson. In addition, he is survived by his siblings Patricia Duffy (Stephen) of Rockaway, NJ; Barbara Pierce (Jeffrey) of Manhasset and Frank A. Brady III (Tricia) of Saratoga Springs, NY. He is survived by eight Brady nieces and nephews, Christopher Wootton, Michael Pierce, Joseph Duffy, Katie Wootton, Tom Duffy, Matt Duffy, Ryan Brady, Noreen Brady and Matthew Brady. On the Humberston side, he is survived by his in-laws Mr. and Mrs. William Humberston of Penn Hills, PA, his sister-in-law Susan Palermo, her husband Dr. Dan Palermo and their children Erin and Sean.

Requiem Mass was held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 4 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Malverne. The Reverend Robert Coyle, chaplain of the United States Merchant Marine Academy was the celebrant.