Paul J. DeSimone, age 80, formerly of Odell, IL and Queens, NY, passed away peacefully at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL.
Brown was the longest-serving district attorney in Queens history and was going to retire in June due to health issues.
Ruth's love for her family was the only thing that out shined her sense of fashion.
Tributes for the Queens rap legend poured in from some of hip-hop's biggest names.
The former borough president served three terms and took vital steps to preserve Queens' cultural heritage.