Pynchon's Mother [PAID DEATH NOTICES., Newsday, 11-19-1996]

[Joe Varo]

On 21 Nov 1996, David Fullagar wrote:

> PYNCHON - Catherine Bennett, on November 18, 1996, formerly of East
> Norwich, LI.
> [...]
> Survived by her children, Judith B. Pynchon of Port Washington, LI; John
> W. Pynchon of New Port Richey, FL, and *Thomas R. Pynchon*
> [...]

Is this for real?  If so, shall we begin making wagers as to how many
vultures flock to the funeral, hoping to find TRP there?

Joe