In Case of a Retirees Death
In the event of a retiree's death, it is important that the following be contacted by the next of kin.
NYPL Human Resources Service Center (212) 621-0500, prompt 4, for general NYPL questions.
DC37 (212) 815-1234, for union benefits information.
New York State Retirement System (866) 805-0990, toll-free, for pension questions and to inform NYSRS of the person's death date. A death certificate will be required as proof of death. Callers will need to listen to several prompts and choose the option that best suits their needs. The NYSERS website is: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/retire/retirees/index.php
The New York Public Library Retirees Association would also like to be contacted so that we may inform the deceased’s former colleagues. This may be done by emailing or calling President Becky Koppelman at blekopp@gmail.com or 212-874-6199.
NYPL Human Resources Service Center (212) 621-0500, prompt 4, for general NYPL questions.
DC37 (212) 815-1234, for union benefits information.
New York State Retirement System (866) 805-0990, toll-free, for pension questions and to inform NYSRS of the person's death date. A death certificate will be required as proof of death. Callers will need to listen to several prompts and choose the option that best suits their needs. The NYSERS website is: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/retire/retirees/index.php
The New York Public Library Retirees Association would also like to be contacted so that we may inform the deceased’s former colleagues. This may be done by emailing or calling President Becky Koppelman at blekopp@gmail.com or 212-874-6199.