Senate Resolution No. 671
BY: Senator PARKER
MOURNING the death of Carol Isabel
Cumberbatch-Emanuel, distinguished citizen, and
devoted member of her community
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel of Brooklyn, New York,
died on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel distinguished herself in
her profession and by her sincere dedication and substantial
contribution to the welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, to the late Clyde and
Evelyn Cumberbatch, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel was the 4th of 10
children and migrated from Trinidad in 1971; Carol attended Clara Barton
High School and New York City College of Technology (CUNY); and
WHEREAS, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel's commitment to
excellence, and her spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of
enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel served as a certified
notary public and senior payroll tax accountant until retirement; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her professional pursuits, in acts of true
selflessness and care for her community, Carol Isabel
Cumberbatch-Emanuel served devotedly as a youth leader through the
Explorers Program, later serving with her block association,
participating in numerous events with the 69th Precinct Community
Council, and in her final years, became a leader and treasurer for the
69th Precinct Clergy Council; she also volunteered to support youth and
elderly members of her beloved Canarsie, Brooklyn community; and
WHEREAS, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel is remembered as
ambitious, adventurous, generous, lovingly outspoken, and admirably
fashionable; she never passed up an opportunity to dance, laugh, and
support her beloved tight-knit family; and
WHEREAS, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel is survived by her loving
husband, Elwood; children, Alisha and Jerome; stepchildren, Zaniba,
Aisha, Nyaisha, and Shakia; granddaughter, Aaliyah; siblings, June,
Merle, Cheryl, Cynthia, Martin, Gerard, Coleen, and Crystal; 18 nieces
and nephews, a host of great-nieces and nephews, and godchildren; she is
predeceased by her brother, Michael; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel leaves behind a legacy
which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a
comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel, distinguished
citizen, and devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel.
