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In MemoriamPaul Windels Jr., Sylvine Van Merlen ('54), Philip Schreiber ('59), Dominique Ghossein ('76) , Alexandra (Homo) Montano ('79), Michel Colbert ('80) , Jean-François Galy ('69)(Click on the "related link" below for a full list of Lycee alumni and staff who are deceased, to our knowledge.) ● Paul Windels Jr., Chairman of the Board of the LFNY from 1975-1984 and from 1991-1997 passed away on September 9, 2009. His son, Paul Windels III, wrote an article about him in The American Spectator that you can read by clicking on the link below. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle also published a detailed obituary on October 17, 2009 that you can access by clicking on the link below. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● "Sylvine Van Merlen ('54) died on April 2, 2009, in Brewster. She was the beloved daughter of Camille and Richard Van Merlen. Ms. Van Merlen was born in Paris, France. Upon becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States, she was educated at the Lycee Francais De New York and Columbia University. Sylvine served as the curator of the Cape Cod Artist Association for many years and worked with the Visiting Nurse Association. She lived for many years in Dennis and Dennisport with her mother. Her last years were spent in Orleans. She loved animals, gardening, and her art. Sylvine leaves many devoted friends and associates." (Cap Cod Times, http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090409/OBITS/904090325/-1/COMM) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● "Philippe Stephen Eric Schreiber ('59) of Nantucket, formerly of New York City and Fairfield, Conn., died Saturday, February 14, 2009, from heart disease. He was 68 years old. He was born in London, England and moved to New York City as a child where his father, Marc Schreiber, had a long career with the United Nations. He graduated from the Lycée Français in New York, then Columbia University and the Institut d'Etude Politiques de Paris for his undergraduate degree in 1964 and Columbia University Law School, where he was awarded a Juris Doctorate in 1967. He was the editor of the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law and continued as a member of the Journal's board of directors until his death. His practice of law focused on international companies and oil and gas exploration companies both in Europe and the United States. He was a board member of Bill Barrett Corporation and its predecessor company for more than 20 years. He was vice president of the Nantucket Arts Council and taught French and a foreign film great directors class at Nantucket Community School. His is survived by his wife, Patricia Harrington Schreiber and his three daughters, Elin Harrington-Schreiber of Denver, Colorado, Ariane Schreiber Horn of Chatham, New Jersey and Paula K. Gatens of Waynesville, North Carolina. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Elena and Alexander Horn, and his sister Anne Schreiber Devos ('69) and her four daughters of Brussels, Belgium. He is predeceased by his parents, Marc and Myriam Schreiber of Brussels, Belgium. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the Unitarian Church, 11 Orange St., Nantucket at 1p.m...."(http://www.nantucketindependent.com/news/2009/0225/other_news/015.html) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Alexander George ('76) informed us that Dominique Ghossein passed away on October 27, 2003. Subsequently ASSABIL (Association des amis des bibliothèques publiques, Beirut, Lebanon) "established the Dominique Ghossein Prize ...... which is given to an unpublished Lebanese author for an original piece of Arabic fictional writing for young people. [It] is named for Dominique Ghossein -a voracious reader- who died tragically in the United States in 2003." (http://www.assabil.com/documents/pdfs/newsletter/ASSABIL_Newsletter_Mar06_issue_2.pdf) In addition, the NYC Council introduced legislation "known as Dominique’s Law, [which] would secure equivalent rights such as health insurance, family-benefit leave and bereavement leave for same-sex partners of those employed by vendors and contractors who do business of $100,000 or more with the city. The equal-benefits bill was named after Dominique Ghossein, a deceased New York lawyer whose partner, Leslie Thrope, was denied medical leave to care for Ghossein..."(http://www.thevillager.com/villager_60/councilsettooverride.html) (To read the full article, click on link below) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Diane Homo (’73) wrote: "Alexandra (Homo) Montano ('79)..... was my younger sister. Unfortunately, she died in June 2007. She was a wonderful mezzo-soprano, best known under the name of Alexandra Montano. She was living and working in New-York. Among other musicians, she used to work with Philip Glass. I had the opportunity to see the show La Belle et la Bête in Paris, at La Cité de la Musique. She sang the "Belle" part. It has been a huge success. Her two children, Gabriel and Luna Garzon are still living and studying in New-York. Gabriel is a very talented guitar player. Music runs in the family, obviously." “I had the good fortune of knowing French vocalist Alexandra Montano a little bit, although I now wish I had known her better. I first met Alexandra at the sessions ….. at Michael Brorby’s studio in Brooklyn. I walked in and the first thing I noticed was Alexandra on the floor doing yoga and vocalizing. Once the rehearsals started, I was amazed at how well this talented singer negotiated Mark and Denman’s incredibly difficult music. This is music that sometimes changes meter every other bar, and often has instruments playing in different meters at the same time. The quality of Alexandra's voice, her musicianship, and her sense of pitch were outstanding. Then I heard her improvise, and wondered why I had never heard of her before. As it turns out she was quite well known in the world of contemporary classical music, but she could improvise jazz almost instinctively. She was a joy to work with, and was a consummate professional. She was also a dedicated parent. I remember her talking with Mark about her teenage son, always interested in a man’s perspective on the problems of raising a teenager. About nine months ago, Alexandra was diagnosed with a brain tumor. What a shock. It seemed inconceivable that someone so alive and talented could be given a diagnosis like that. She fought bravely, but ultimately succumbed to the disease last week. Our condolences go out to her family and friends who supported her to the end. ……. Alexandra was a talented musician, and a beautiful soul. She will be deeply missed." (http://www.downbeast.com/2007/06/andrew_hill_and_alexandra_mont.shtml) “Alexandra Montano is one of the most versatile singers now performing. Her stunningly rich and beautiful voice finds a home in music from across the spectrum – from the simple yet vibrant textures of early music to new mysteries of compositions from the 20th and 21st centuries. She has delivered powerful and personal interpretations in recordings and performances of Dufay, Hildegard von Bingen, Handel and Mozart, and Mahler, Debussy and Fauré. As a champion of contemporary repertoire Alexandra plays keyboards and sings in tours with Philip Glass who has said, “Alexandra Montano is an absolutely marvelous singer who combines her natural musicality with a splendid mastery of a very broad repertoire. It is always a pleasure to hear her sing.” She made her Broadway debut in 1996 in Julie Taymor’s Juan Darien, has premiered operas of Tan Dun and Meredith Monk and worked with the composer David Lang and the Kronos Quartet.” (http://www.onesoul-records.com/montano_release.htm) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Julie Levine ('80) informed us that "Michel Colbert ('80), or Michael as many of us knew him, was a member of the graduating Class of 1980. He was a Bond Trader at Cantor Fitzgerald in New York City and was working in his office in the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11th when his life was cut short by an act of brutality. He was survived by his parents Raymond and Marie (though they were 79 at the time, so I don't know if they're still alive, especially after that heartbreak), and his wife Elizabeth." (Editor's note: The only other Lycee alum' to have perished in the 9/11 tragedy, to our knowledge, is Philip Haentzler, class of 1970.) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Jean-François Galy ('69) passed away of a sudden heart attack on December 21, 2009. His funeral was held on December 24th in the town of Alzonne, in southern France. The AALFNY sent his family flowers along with this message: "L'Association des Anciens du Lycée Français de New York s'associe à la douleur de la famille de Jean-François et lui adresse ses très sincères condoléances. Nous n'oublierons jamais que c'est surtout grâce à ses efforts et à sa dévotion que nous avons pu ressusciter cette organisation en 1986, et ainsi commencer à renouer les liens entre les membres de la communauté des anciens élèves de notre école." Here are some of the comments we received from LFNY alumni after we sent out an email announcing this tragic event: “I am speechless! How incredibly sad.” (Vanessa Kaufman, ’74) “I am sad to hear this news. As far back as I can remember, he was a very good fellow.” (Christian Genty, ’70) “That is sad news. I remember Jean-François very well. I'd like to extend my condolences to his family and friends.” (Alexandra Bonfante-Warren, '69) “I am very sorry to hear this. I remember him so well even though it was 45 years ago. I am so, so sorry. He was a funny and sweet friend.” (Dr. Alison Estabrook, '69) “I am shocked and saddened about this. May God rest his soul.” (Joël Marks, '69) “I am so sorry to hear this sad and terrible news.” (Nancy (Roskein) Vines, '69) “Oh my goodness! That was very sad news indeed. I was in class with Jean-François from 10ème on.” (Carole (Vonderweidt) Hansen, '69) “Every classmate who disappears takes some of us with him or her. I had looked forward to seeing Jean-François as an adult at a future gathering. Now he will remain an eternal little boy in my heart.” (Claudine (Clarke) Elian, '69) “Je souhaiterai adresser ce chaleureux message de compassion et de soutien affectueux à la famille envahie de chagrin.” (Sylvain Chayet, '70) “ That’s very sad news indeed, I always would think of Jean-Francois fondly when his name came up. I hope there was no suffering.” (Sylvia Damien, '69) “ Jean-François était le petit frère de mon meilleur ami Jean-Pierre Galy. Je me rappellerai toujours de lui avec beaucoup de tendresse.” (Vittorio Plaja, '60) " I feel so badly about Jean-François. I guess he belongs to the front-line casualties, attrition which is sure to begin soon. He was a sweet little guy when I knew him, who never pushed his weight around, although he might have (with his father being the president of the Lycée). Without being a close friend, I stayed with him in classes ranging from grammar school to high school. We were almost always the last two to get picked in sports team selection, and he always surprised me by his stick-to-it-ness in the face of difficult grades. The world will miss him. " (Michel Alix, '69) " I am so sorry to hear that Jean-Francois has passed away. We were in class together and shared some funny moments. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends." (Marie-Louise (Ouka) Pinset '69) " C'est avec tristesse que j'ai appris par l'intermédiaire de Xavier Bretillion le décès de Jean-François Galy, un ami et plus, car nous avons faits nos classes dans la même promo depuis la 7 ième. Je tenais à vous dire combien la pensée est avec la famille et aussi à tous qui l’ont connus." (Christian François, '71) "J’ai été attristée d’apprendre le décès de Jean François Galy que je connaissais un peu parce qu’il était le fils de mon professeur d’histoire de l’art (et Président du Lycée Français). Nous aurions pu nous revoir étant installée près de Toulouse et de Castelnaudary par les hasards de la vie, mais ce ne fut pas le cas. Je vous prie de bien vouloir transmettre mes sincères condoléances à sa famille." (Michèle (Clinet) Bonnel, '70) |
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