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In MemoriamMme.Suzanne Conord...M. Xavier Giacalone...Mme Carmen Helena Gomez... Ginette (Girardey) Raimbault ('40)...Dominique (Framery) Dolmaire ('43)... Gérard Bauman (’46)...Renée Canitrot (’46)...Françoise Lucette (Newman) Compagnon (’47)...Dominique Bardinet (’49)...Guy Casadeus (’50)... Jean (John “Tito”) Gerassi (’50)... Pierre de Guzburg (’50)...Vera (Van der Reis) Krausz ('50)...Jacques J. Rambaud (’52)...Pierre Wertz (’60)...Joan (Brenner) Dimanescu (’63)...Jocelyn Bertin Radifera (’63)...Éric Seydoux Fornier de Clausonne (’64)... Patricia (Laurence) Gorokhoff ('64)... Jacques Amar (’65)...Carmel (Rodriguez) Walter (’69)...Richard Baron (’69)... Francois De Nervaux Loÿs ('70)...Francis Deschamps (’74)... Philippe Coursodon ('78)...Leslie (Franco) Coch (’81)...Youssef Damdami (’95)...Jean-Abraham Py (’05)...Amr Bebars (’10)...Henri Gibson ('10)(Click on PdF link below "In Memoriam Archives" for a full list of Lycee alumni and staff who are deceased, to our knowledge) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● A friend of Mme.Suzanne Conord (prof. d’histoire et de géographie, année scolaire 1963-64) wrote: "This is to inform you of the passing of Suzanne Conord born 1923, deceased 20 September 2010 [.....] She had very fond memories of her year in New York." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● « C'est avec tristesse que nous apprenons le décès (9 septembre, 2013) de M. Xavier Giaccalone qui fut professeur d'art au Lycée pendant plusieurs années [année scolaires 1993- 2004] et qui, l'année dernière encore, quand sa santé le lui permettait, était assistant au Primaire. Lui survivent sa femme, Lisa, et ses deux filles, Neige (CM2) et Muse (1ère) qui reviendront au Lycée après les vacances d'octobre. » ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Mme. Carmen Helena Gomez (Surveillante Générale from 1987 to 2000) passed away on December 26, 2012. Her son, Alexander Gomez-Trochez ('94) informed the Alumni Association that a memorial mass would be held on Saturday, January 5th at 1pm, at the Church of St Paul the Apostle, 405 West 59th Street, New York City (located at Columbus Avenue at West 60th Street). -- From Emmanuelle Vanderhulst: “I am so sad, she was a wonderful women. My deepest condolences to her family.” -- From Thierry Fulconis (’91): “Thank you for the notification, very sad to hear. Given I live in Europe, if you do attend or speak to members of the family in person or email, kindly relay my deepest condolences.” -- From Miruna-Catalina Radulescu ('96): “I am so sad to read this. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her son Maximilian Gomez-Trochez who was my classmate. Mme. Gomez was the kindest person at LFNY. She was admired and loved by so many Lycée students and staff membersl. She was the Lycée mother figure especially for my graduating class of 1996. I will always treasure the excellent advice, love and care she offered us.” -- From Mme. Wilma Margono (surveillante): “Thank you for the message which is actually a sad one because I used to know her, not closely but closely enough to work with while I was there. Such a charming woman and kind and soft-spoken and had a soft heart as well. She was just beautiful! Her son was still young at the time, Alexander. A devoted mother and colleague. God bless her soul.” -- From Mme. Brigitte Nahon (prof. de dessin): “May her soul rest in peace.” -- From Eurydice (Capo-Chichi) Reinert ('90): “All my prayers are directed to Mrs Gomez and to her family. She was so kind to us. A great lady, really! I can’t forget her for many reasons related to her great kindness.” ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Dr. Ginette (Girardey) Raimbault ('40) "née le 28 avril 1924 à Belfort est morte le 19 février 2014 à Paris. Psychanalyste française, spécialiste des enfants malades, elle fut l'épouse d'Émile Raimbault (1923-1998), lui-même psychanalyste. Elle obtient son doctorat en médecine en 1956, à la faculté de médecine de Paris. Parallèlement à ses études médicales, elle s’engage dans la formation à la psychanalyse comme discipline d’étude de la psychologie dynamique et pratique d’un type de relation interhumaine, où sont mises à jour les relations intra-personnelles des sujets. Elle a été directeur de recherches à l'INSERM de 1984 à 1991. [Elle] a été pionnière, en introduisant, dès la fin des années 1970 à l’hôpital Necker-Enfants malades, la notion de prise en compte de la relation soignants/soignés dans les services de néphrologie, endocrinologie, gastro-entérologie, génétique et pédiatrie, services mettant en œuvre des traitements lourds et traumatisants pour l’enfant et son environnement familial. (http://www.ac-paris.fr/portail/jcms/p2_918184/ginette-raimbault) Editor's Note: Tragedy struck early in Ginette's life: She was the fiancée of Victor Andrew Soskice ('41) , who was a member of the OSS during World War II and who was captured by the Nazis following a sabotage operation he was conducting in France in 1943. He was executed in March 1945. (See more of his story by clicking on the link below, about WWII alumni.) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Dominique (Framery) Dolmaire ('43) « Elle est née le 29 mai 1925, à Neuilly-sur-Seine où elle a vécu avant Gien, en 1939, à Marseille, à New York et, en 1942, à Mexico où elle s'est mariée en 1951. Puis, elle a suivi son époux, avec courage, autorité et élégance, à Ouagadougou, Gaoua et Batié, au Burkina Faso ; à Zinder, au Niger ; à Pointe-à-Pitre, en Guadeloupe ; à Gisors, en Normandie ; à Rio, au Brésil ; à Kinshasa, au Zaïre, avant de revenir définitivement en France, à Puteaux, puis à Houdan où sa vie s'est achevée le 25 janvier 2013, munie des sacrements des malades. » (http://www.dansnoscoeurs.fr/dominique-dolmaire/611720) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Gérard Bauman (’46) passed away on December 31, 2011 at the age of 81. “Beloved husband of Margaret (nee O’Neil) of 52 years. Devoted father of Gerard C. Bauman (Jeryl), Lynne Frey (Wayne) and Elizabeth Liquori (Mark). Loving grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Betty Lou, Claude, Thomas, Joanne, Paul and the late Rosemary and Jack. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Bauman proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and served in U.S. Air National Guard. He retired from DRPA after 25 plus years of service. He was a member of VFW Post 7927 and St. Jude’s RC Church. He was an excellent baker, chef and gardener.” (http://www.gardnerfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1353098&fh_id=12431) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Sister Renee Canitrot (’46), “O.P., a Sister of St. Dominic, Amityville, L.I., for 66 years, died August 6, 2013. . She was 86. She entered the congregation from St. Vincent Ferrer parish, Manhattan, in 1946 and a year later received the habit and her religious name Sister Maria Hostia. She cared for boys at St. Vincent’s Home, Brooklyn Heights, 1948-51. She then taught at Fourteen Holy Martyrs, Bushwick; St. Joseph, Long Island City; Corpus Christi, Woodside; St. Nicholas, Williamsburg; and St. Mark, Sheepshead Bay. In addition to teaching on Long Island, she served the poor at Maryhouse, part of the Catholic Worker movement in Manhattan 1976-77; Christus House, Brooklyn, 1977-78; and Blessed Sacrament parish, Newark, N.J., 1987-90. In 1993, her French ancestry enabled her to be part of a team exploring a Dominican presence in Fanjeaux, France. For a time, she embraced a more fully contemplative way of life at Mother of Perpetual Help Monastery in Esopus, N.Y., and served in Lamp Ministries, the Bronx, 2000-04. Interment was in Amityville.” (http://thetablet.org/obituaries-40/) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Francoise Lucette (Newman) Compagnon (’47) “83, passed away suddenly on February 23, 2013 in North Andover, MA. She was born in Strasbourg, France and came to the United States during WWII. Settling in New York City, Lucette received her undergraduate degree at Hunter College and a Masters Degree in Spanish from Columbia University. After her studies, she married, raised a family, and worked for 22 years as a social worker and supervisor at the Massachusetts Dept. of Social Services. Lucette travelled all over the world but was equally happy tending her many plants and flowers and completing the Sunday NY Times crossword puzzle. She leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Michel Compagnon (’47), her three children, Nina, Alan, and Marc, her 5 grandchildren Colette, Richard, Joshua, Tyra and Juliet, her great-grandchildren Julianne and Emmalyn, her beloved sister Colette Sluys, and nephew Jean-Pierre Sluys and great grand nephew Felix.” (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=francoise-lucette-compagnon&pid=163661171#fbLoggedOut) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● La disparition de Dominique Bardinet (’49) [Publié le 22/02/2014 dans le journal Sud-Ouest] « Il avait dirigé la maison familiale Bardinet de 1967 à 1982, mais c'était aussi un sculpteur. Avant-dernier PDG de l'entreprise qui portait le nom de sa famille, Dominique Bardinet vient de s'éteindre à l'âge de 81 ans [en février, 2014]. Il laisse le souvenir d'une personnalité atypique, à la fois capitaine d'industrie et sculpteur, aimant sa ville de Bordeaux et, à ce titre, capable de prononcer des mots à son égard que lui-même qualifiait de « sévères, voire injustes ». Quand Dominique Bardinet prend la présidence de la société familiale en 1967, il a 39 ans. Il cédera les rênes à « plus jeune que lui » en 1982 tout en restant vice-président et en restant impliqué dans la vie économique bordelaise avec le tribunal de commerce ou la Chambre de commerce. L'entreprise est vendue en 1994 à la Martiniquaise. Bardinet vend alors plus de 40 millions de bouteilles de rhum et autres spiritueux par an. Sculpteur passionné : Dans entreprise familiale, il y a surtout famille, valeur sacrée chez les Bardinet. « Dans une famille, disait Dominique, on partage tout, de la salle de bains aux fins de mois. » Père de sept enfants, dont le cinéaste Thomas Bardinet et notre collaboratrice Guillemette Bardinet-de Laage, Dominique Bardinet était aussi un sculpteur passionné par son art, travaillant dans sa maison de Pessac. « La sculpture est un bon moyen de perdre de l'argent et un plaisir sensuel assez sympa », expliquait-il avec humour. » -- From Eléonore M. Zimmermann ('49) : « Merci pour ce beau résumé de sa vie. Avec nos bons souvenirs, toute notre sympathie a sa famille. » -- From Marcel Kozuch (’50) : « Je regrette d'apprendre cette triste nouvelle. Mes sincères condoléances à la famille Bardinet. » -- From Sébastien Laurentie (’49) : « Avec Dominique j'avais fait, en été 48, un voyage autour des Etats Unis dans le coupé Plymouth du père Virgile Farine, un prêtre suisse sortant de l'ordinaire qui, je crois, était censé être plus ou moins l'aumônier du lycée. Nous avions gardé le contact après notre retour en France, à la fac de Droit de Paris, où nous avons eu un condisciple tristement célèbre, Jean Marie Le Pen, Dominique était venu à notre mariage, en janvier 57, à la veille de son rappel en Algérie, Par la suite, après son retour à Bordeaux pour diriger l'entreprise familiale, nous ne voyions plus aussi souvent, d'autant que j'étais moi même aux Pays Bas. Je lui avais téléphoné quelques semaines avant sa mort et sa femme, Marielle, m'avait dit qu'il était en très mauvaise santé. Dominique s'était lancé dans la sculpture, en autodidacte, et c'était une activité qu'il aimait beaucoup [......] » ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Guy Casadesus ('50): « Né à Paris le 23 janvier 1932 de Robert Casadesus et de Gaby l'Hote. Décédé le 18 octobre 2011 au Sénégal. Guy Casadesus fait ses études à Paris et recevra, en 1953 le diplôme de l'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris. Il continuera ses études aux USA où il obtiendra, en 1954 un "Master of Arts" de l'Université de Columbia (New-York). De 1960 à 1987, il occupera plusieurs postes à la direction des sociétés "Christiansen Diamond Products" et "Norton Abrasives". Mélomane averti, il est, en 1973, le co-fondateur, avec sa mère Gaby et avec sa sœur Thérèse, de l' "Association Robert Casadesus" destinée à perpétuer le souvenir de son père Robert. Il en deviendra le Président et le Président d'honneur. Son dynamisme et l'admiration qu'il porte à sa famille permettent à cette association de concrétiser des événements majeurs, comme l'organisation du centenaire de Robert Casadesus, les "Rencontres internationales de piano Robert Casadesus" crées à Lille en 1996 à l'initiatives de Jean-Claude Casadesus, et la sortie, chez Sony Classical, de l'intégralité des enregistrements du pianiste. L'"Association Robert Casadesus" s'occupe également de rendre hommage à la carrière de Gaby Casadesus. Depuis 2002, son cousin Gréco Casadesus participe activement aux actions permettant d'entretenir le souvenir et le patrimoine du maître, notamment en produisant de nouveaux enregistrements de ses œuvres, en publiant toutes ses partitions inédites et en créant un site de référence (www.robertcasadesus.com). Trois enfants : Hélène, Antoine & Philippe. » (http://www.casadesus.com/UK/famille/guy-casadesus.html) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Jean (John “Tito”) Gerassi (’50) passed away on July 26, 2012. His “father was a Turkish Jew, who became a philosopher and friend of Heidegger's in Germany in the 1920s, a painter and friend of Sartre's and Picasso's in France in the early 1930s, a general in the Republican army during the Spanish Civil War, the Ambassador from the Dominican Republic in France (handing out exit visas to thousands of Jews) just before the Nazi invasion, and a spy for the United States in Spain during W.W. II, before settling into a life after the war as a painter in New York. So Tito, naturally, ran away from home at the age of 15, became a juvenile delinquent and ran numbers for the mob - while continuing to attend the French Lycée earning him a scholarship to Columbia University. From such beginnings, Tito went on to become a journalist ("Time", "Newsweek" and the "New York Times"); a soldier (Korean War); a card shark; the author of a dozen books (including the best selling Great Fear in Latin America and two books, one being the official biography, on Sartre), a couple of plays and novels, one screenplay and innumerable articles, especially on the many faces of imperialism; an active as well as a supportive revolutionary on three continents; a jailbird - briefly (resulting from his participation in a strike at San Francisco State College); a friend of Sartre, de Beauvoir, Marcuse, Foucault, Che, Fidel, Garcia Marquez, George Jackson, Stokely Carmichael, Abbie Hoffman, David Dellinger, Lenny Weinstein, and many other of our best thinkers and fighters for a better world; a professor of politics at the University of Paris (Vincennes), the London School of Economics (where he received his doctorate), San Francisco State College, University of California - Irvine, Bard College, and, for the last three decades, Queens College - CUNY; and - as attested to by thousands of his students - one of the most inspired and inspiring teachers of our time.” (http://www.mail-rchive.com/marxism@greenhouse.economics.utah.edu/msg15802.html) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Baron Pierre de Gunzburg (‘50) passed away on March 14, 2013. He is survived by " his wife, Baroness Sabine de Gunzburg, Baron Vivien de Gunzburg, Baron Aymar de Gunzburg, his children, Alexia and Emanuelle Tyberg de Gunzburg....." (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?pid=163655448) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Dorothy Barnhouse ('51) told us that she was informed that Vera (Van der Reis) Krausz ('50) passed away in late 2014. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Jacques J. Rambaud (’52) , MD, 77 “died November 11, 2011 of cancer with his family by his side at home in San Diego, CA. He was born January 2, 1934 in Roubaix, France to Pierre and Jeanne Rambaud. After a difficult North Atlantic crossing he arrived in the United States January 1941. The image and significance of the Statue of Liberty remained with him for his entire life. He graduated from the Lycée Français in New York in 1952, from Cornell University in 1955, and from the University of Chicago School of Medicine in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1968 achieving rank of Major [.....] A member of the American College of Emergency Physicians from its inception, he participated in the development of Emergency Medicine as a Board Specialty. He was the Director of Emergency Services at Lancaster General Hospital in PA from 1968 to 1973, and the Director of Emergency Services at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Tarrytown, NY from 1973 to 1984. He was Division Head of the Urgent Care Center and Senior Consultant at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, CA from 1984 until his retirement in January 2008. He enjoyed sailing, hiking and kayaking [….....] He was active in the San Diego Natural History Museum, and a docent for several exhibits including Body Worlds. After retirement he became a guide for Cany-oneer Nature Walks where he shared his passion for nature. His interests included hummingbird and whale watching. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Guerrazzi; his brother, André Rambaud ; his two daughters, Carolyn Yapchanyk Anne Herren [.....] and 15 grandchildren. His calm and patient demeanor guided his colleagues, reassured his patients, and inspired family and friends. He led by example and was admired by all who knew and loved him.” (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/UTSanDiego/obituary.aspx?n=JACQUES-J-RAMBAUD&pid=154756861#fbLoggedOut) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Pierre Andre Wertz ('60): “Age 70, died on August 9, 2012 at home in Leonia, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Predeceased by brothers John and George, beloved sister-in-law Olga, and niece Cathy. Friends will celebrate his life with a memorial service and reception on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11am, at Church of the Heavenly Rest, 90th St., and Fifth Ave., New York, NY.” ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Joan (Brenner) Dimanescu (’63) : Jane Ross (former LFNY professor, 1973-2003) shared this with us: "It is with great sadness that Dr. Mihai Dimancescu has notified us of the passing of his wife Joan (Brenner) Dimanescu [on September 20, 2013]. Joan was a devoted alumna of the Lycée Français de New York, and a noted educator in New York City where she worked with many private schools as a learning specialist, and also in San Francisco as Middle School head of the French American International School and in Boston as head of the French American School of Boston. She loved helping young musicians and was an enthusiastic supporter of Young Concert Artists, offering housing and support for many young musicians early in their careers. She was also an active member of French American Aid for Children. I have been especially grateful for her support and guidance for the French Heritage Language Program. Her husband has suggested that in lieu of flowers, contributions in Joan's honor could be made to young Concert Artists or to the French Heritage Language Program." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Ambassadeur Jocelyn Bertin Radifera (’63) : « Décédé la semaine dernière [14 novembre, 2013] à la suite longue maladie, ce grand serviteur a passé une bonne partie de sa vie dans la capitale américaine où il a œuvré pour le monde mais aussi et surtout pour ses compatriotes et son pays où il a commencé sa carrière au sein de la Banque Nationale de l'Océan Indien (1967-1969), après ses études de Finances et Affaires Internationales à Howard University à Washington et à l'Ecole Bancaire de la Banque Nationale de Paris. Il entamera par la suite une longue et brillante carrière à la Banque Mondiale [.....] Après sa retraite de la Banque Mondiale, il s'installa comme consultant en Finance et Investissements (1997-2004) avant d'entamer une grande carrière diplomatique en tant qu' Ambassadeur Extraordinaire et Plénipotentiaire de Madagascar au Japon (2004-2007) avec juridiction sur la Thailande, Singapour et la Corée du Sud, ensuite il fut nommé Ambassadeur aux Etats-Unis (2007-2010). Orphelin très tôt, Jocelyn Radifera fut élevé avec son frère Jacky [Jacky Radifera, ‘63] et sa sœur Mireille par ses grand-parents. Louis et Alice Rakotomalala, premier Ambassadeur de Madagascar aux Etats-Unis et auprès des Nations-Unies à New York [.....] L'éducation qu'il en a reçu l'aura conduit à la carrière et aux qualités humaines qui l'ont fait apprécier dans ses activités et ses relations [.....] Au Japon, où il avait déjà officié comme directeur adjoint de la Banque Mondiale,l'ambassadeur Radifera quand il y fut nommé, maintint des activités de relations publiques importantes pour une meilleure visibilité de Madagascar dans le cadre notamment du Forum de la société civile avec la TICAD. Aux Etats-Unis, c'est durant son mandat que la qualité des relations entre Madagascar et les Etats-Unis a atteint son pic avec le programme Millenium Challenge Compact dont Madagascar fut le premier signataire et le premier bénéficiaire. Il y a exercé dans les années Bush et les premières années Obama. Jocelyn Radifera laisse une veuve, Ema Radifera, elle-même staff du Fonds Monétaire International, et deux fils qui lui ont donné 5 petites filles [.....] » (http://www.lagazette-dgi.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35791&Itemid=55) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Éric Seydoux Fornier de Clausonne (’64) « maître d’art et artisan sérigraphe, est décédé le samedi 13 juillet, 2013 à Bionville sur Mer à l’âge de 67 ans. Né le 23 juin 1946 à Boulogne Billancourt, [il] suit des cours de dessin, peinture, lithographie et gravure à l'Arts Students League de New York, avant de rentrer à Paris et d'étudier la sérigraphie à l'Atelier Paris-Arts, ainsi qu'à l'Atelier populaire de l'École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts (ENSBA). Artisan à l'atelier Guy de Rougemont à Paris, il fonde en 1974 l'Atelier Éric Seydoux, spécialisé dans l'édition et l'impression d'estampes d'artistes contemporains. Dans l'atelier, qui fait également office de galerie, il présentait ses dernières créations, mais proposait aussi des expositions de sérigraphes contemporains. » (http://www.connaissancedesarts.com/design-decoration/actus/deces-de-l-editeur-et-lithographe-eric-seydoux-102950.php) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Patricia (Laurence) Gorokhoff ('64) passed away on June 8, 2013. (http://www.hommages.ch/Defunt/77551/Patricia_Gorokhoff) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Florence (Amar) Thomas (’69) informed us that her brother Jacques Amar (’65) passed away on April 5, 2013 "after a courageous battle against leukemia." He was 67 years old. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Carmel Rodríguez-Walter (’69), “an active member of the Phillips Academy community for the past 30 years, died on December 23, 2013, peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her family. ‘Carmel was a vivacious and beloved member of our community,” said Rev. Anne Gardner, in a note to PA colleagues, following Carmel’s passing. “Over the course of her time here at Andover she shared her many talents with hundreds of students—as an instructor, in the dormitory, and as a welcoming presence to so many of us. Carmel lived her life to the fullest, a trait I will forever admire. She will indeed be missed.’ The daughter of Bernabé Rodríguez and Carmela Valdes-Gallol de Rodríguez, both deceased, Carmel was born in Havana, Cuba on December 5, 1949. She left the country with her family in 1961 and attended French schools in Paris and Madrid before moving to the United States in 1968. In 1969, she graduated from the French Lycée in New York and moved to California for her college years, graduating with a Masters in French Literature from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1974. After further studies at the Sorbonne in Paris, Carmel came to Phillips Academy in 1979 to teach Spanish and Latin American History. Here, she met her husband, Christopher Walter, who continues to teach at PA as an instructor in music. Carmel and Chris married in 1981 and spent one year in England before returning to Phillips Academy and raising their two children, both of whom graduated from Andover. For more than three decades, Carmel was a devoted member of the community and fully embraced all aspects of the life of the school. In addition to teaching Spanish and Latin American History at PA until 1987, she was one of the earliest advisors to AfLatAm and was a dorm counselor throughout those years […..] After leaving her teaching position at PA, Carmel taught Spanish and French for many years at Merrimack College in North Andover and at Brooks School in North Andover. Her talents as a linguist were extraordinary, and her innovative teaching reflected her complete immersion in Spanish and French language and culture. Carmel coauthored “Una Vez Más,” a Spanish grammar book in three editions, which continues to be widely sold more than 30 years after its initial publication […..] In addition to her husband, Christopher Walter, Carmel is survived by her daughter Sophia ’01, and her son William ’03, both of New York City, and her brothers Rafael Rodríguez (’71) of Montclair, New Jersey and Ignacio Rodríguez of Potomac, Maryland” (http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/CarmelObit.aspx) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Richard Baron (’69) “was born on September 1, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia and died on October 13, 2013 at home in Houston. His parents, Olga and Jay Baron predeceased him. Rick is survived by his wife, Valerie of 28 years and sons, Benjamin, Jonathan, and David. He is also survived by his in-laws, James and Mary Ellen Daniel, brothers, Sam (Marilynn), Alain (Marilyn), Neal (Belinda), nieces, nephews as well as sisters and brothers-in-law. Rick is also survived by many extended family members in France. Rick was a passionate man who loved his family. He took great pride in his faith and was a longtime member of Congregation Beth Israel. Rick enjoyed studying many languages and was an extraordinary chef.” (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=richard-baron&pid=167544787&fhid=11226) -- From Roger Liwer (’68) to Rick’s wife Valerie: “…..while Rick was one class younger than me, we did know each other while at school, and although we lost touch after the Lycée, I know that his memories of me were as fond as mine of him. Our friendship was a sort of a "big brother-little brother" type. He admired me because I was the school's Judo champion and therefore "pretty cool" and I liked him very much because he was very sweet and full of fun and laughter. I will always remember the time he tried to impress me and some members of the older crowd by inviting us to his apartment one afternoon to experiment with what was rumored in the media as "a cheap way to get high." We baked some banana peels until the insides of the skins were charred, scraped off the blackened inner part, and smoked it in a pipe. As I recall, all we got out of that experience was a lingering taste of burnt banana in our mouths. Rick was quite embarrassed, and we all had a good-natured laugh at his expense. That having been said, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss and how sad I am that the Lycée's alumni community has lost one of its very beloved members….” -- From Rick’s wife Valerie: “I am touched and grateful for your message and shared with my three sons your funny story. We need our laughter and memories such as yours to remind us of the nature that truly was never too far from his surface. My beloved was a wonderful man who loved to laugh. One of his biggest challenges from his disease which he missed, was his inability to laugh with his facial muscles, or turn a phrase with a pun or phrase with masterful timing. He was such a devoted man who never complained despite so many health obstacles which began at the young age of 45. He loved the memories of his time at the Lycée. He spoke of fencing, and wonderful parties with many friends. I believe it was a very happy and carefree time for him. We were up in NYC with our three boys in 2003. We walked the path from home to school and his stories kept us laughing. I regret that right now I can't seem to remember and I would love to have more stories to help fill this deep hole that I am in.” -- From Nancy (Roskein) Vines (’69): "This is too sad. He was such a great guy. I've thought about him often over the years, and now I just can't stop thinking about poor Richard. Please send my condolences to his family." -- From Steve Goldschmidt (’69): “"Such sad news that evoke such fond memories." -- From Paul Bernstein (’69): "I am so sorry to hear of Rick's death, and I had no idea that he had been ill for a long time.I don't have a particular story that leaps to mind --just a general memory of Rick as someone who was witty, outgoing, generous and kind-hearted. He had sophisticated, worldly tastes but was not in the least bit arrogant or pretentious. He socialized effortlessly with everyone, particularly all the attractive girls in our class. The year that we were both in Seconde, I would sometimes see him mingle with the older girls in Premiere too. I was very impressed and very envious! Please give my condolences to his family." -- From Sylvie Damien (’69): “"Please tell Valerie and her family how very sorry I am to hear about Rick’s passing. He and Paul (Katritsis) and I were such pals growing up. We had so much fun getting into trouble all through high school with Jean Klamar tagging along. We lost touch for so long. The last time we spoke was when Paul died, and just like him, he never mentioned any of his health issues. Even though we had not spoken for so long, as soon as I heard his voice, it was like we talked every day. Rick was one of those wonderful people you never forget, a friend forever in my heart. I loved him dearly. I take solace in that he had a good life with a wonderful family. I know he and Paul are reunited once again (among many who loved him I’m sure) and that makes me smile. I wish his family the courage and strength as they go through this sad time. I can only imagine how much they miss him." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● From the son (Henri de Nervaux-Loÿs) of François De Nervaux Loÿs ('70) : « Nous avons la grande tristesse de vous annoncer le décès de François de Nervaux mort dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi dernier [17 avril, 2014]. La cérémonie religieuse aura lieu le vendredi 25 avril à 14h30, à Antonne et Trigonnant (près de Périgueux). Elle sera suivie d'un pot au Château des Bories. Priez pour lui. » -- His friend and classmate George Acogny (’71) wrote this on the Facebook page announcing Francois’ passing: "C'est avec des larmes dans les yeux et un nœud dans la gorge que je dis au revoir a mon ami d'enfance François. Henri , ton père a été mon ami au lycée a Vienne , je l'ai aimé très fort et son frère, ton oncle Amaury, était le grand ami de mon frère Gérard, ta grand mère , sa maman était une femme tellement gentille et pleine d’énergie et une collègue de mon père a l'ONU depuis les années 60 ou nous sommes brièvement connus a NY , puis ton Grand Père et ses chevaux faisait l’admiration de tous à Vienne, et plus d'une jeune fille était secrètement amoureuse de lui. Ta tante Isabelle a été une partie tellement importante de ma vie et c'est grâce à elle que j'ai rencontré en 1983 ma femme Elisabeth avec qui je vis depuis 1985. Je suis très très touché et triste aujourd'hui. François était un Mensch comme on dit. Il m'a encouragé à rester dans la musique alors que mes parents étaient contre. Il m'a apporté son soutien, sa gentillesse, sa sensibilité, je le revois dans mon cœur et dans mon esprit comme si c’était hier. Et je pleure son départ . Il a rejoint mon Grand frère Charles qui est parti il y a 4 semaines, et il est au Paradis Il était et restera toujours inscrit dans mon esprit , un grand monsieur. Je l'aimais énormément [.....] Veux tu bien donner mes condoléances à Isabelle et Amaury, je n'ai pas leur contact. Encore une fois je suis désolé." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Francis Deschamps (’74) (born January 27, 1957) passed away on October 15, 2013. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Philippe Coursodon’s (’78) “experience in the animal field started from a very early age. Philippe's mother is a master groomer and a breeder of 13 champion yorkies. He grew up with many animals around him of all shapes, sizes, and breeds. The inspiration of growing up with so many animals and a family background in the field inspired him to continue on with dog grooming. Philippe attended an intensive one year program at International School of Dog Grooming and graduated in 1978. Philippe lived and worked in New York City as a groomer for 10 years before moving to Tucson in 1988 with his wife and two children. Philippe started K-9 Kruiser 11 years ago striving for excellent customer service, for the pets and their owners. Philippe passed away May 22, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. Philippe's wife, daughter, and son have continued running the business today.” (http://k9kruiser.com/Staff.html) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Leslie (Franco) Coch (’81): Michael Coch (’81) shared this sad news with us: “With shock and grief and a broken heart I share the news of the death of Leslie Franco Coch '80, suddenly, on New Year's Eve [December 31, 2013]. While as high school sweethearts at the Lycee, Leslie and I may have created a little mischievous noise in the classroom, years later we created two beautiful daughters, Emily and Charlotte, who join me in asking you to now make a loud joyous noise in her memory. Those who knew Leslie loved her, and will always remember her devilishly infectious laugh, saint-like smile, and ebullient personality. A beautiful light in the world has been extinguished. Please keep it shining in your hearts.” -- From Hillary Ray (’80): “Dear Michael, Please accept my deepest condolences, Leslie was a beautiful and delightful person, and I very much enjoyed re-connecting with her several years ago at the LFNY reunions. Her sense of humor and enthusiasm for life will live on in our hearts. Sending you much love and strength.” ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Youssef Damdami (’95) “died in the early morning hours [September 30, 2010] when his car crashed into a truck [.....] in Maspeth [Queens, NY]. Damdami, a Moroccan immigrant who moved to America when he was 6, leaves behind his parents, his two sisters and many friends [.....] “He was the most giving person,” [his sister] Myriam said. “He had such a forgiving heart.” [He] lived with his parents and his younger sister in an apartment at Main Street and 77th Street in Kew Gardens, Myriam said. She lives in an apartment on the same floor, and she said her brother loved coming to see her 8-month-old son. “He was very proud of his nephew and loved being an uncle.” Damdami, who was born in Casablanca, had worked in theaters since he was 16. He began as a projectionist at the Main Street Cinemas in Kew Gardens, then later became its manager. For the last four years he had worked as the manager at Center Cinemas on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside. Myriam said as Muslims, they do not hold memorials for the dead, but Damdami had so many friends they decided to hold a memorial at his old workplace on Main Street Cinemas Saturday. The marquee over the theater read “In Loving Memory of Youssef Damdami.” “Over 200 people showed up,” Myriam said. “I did not know that many people loved him. That was amazing.” She said her brother had more than 700 friends on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/youssef.damdami?fref=ts], many of whom have left messages of condolences on his page. Myriam described Damdami as having a warm smile, loving all types of people and making everyone feel at ease. “He left a void in the family,” she said.” (http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2010/41/fh_rust_street_death_20101007.html) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Jean-Abraham Py (’05) : From the Py family -- Pascale, Daniel, Marie-Pierre, Anne-Laure [‘98] et Tim, Elisabeth [‘01] and Youssef: “Dear Friends, Today is the saddest day for our family. Jean-Abraham Py , our son and brother, passed away [on October 2, 2013]. His tragic departure at the age of 26 leaves behind an incredible legacy of generosity, joy and love. He will be missed by all the people whose lives he touched through friendship, public service and his work. He was a son, a brother, and a friend to so many. His strong, loyal, authentic and loving presence will be deeply missed by all of us.” ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Amr Bebars (’10) passed away on June 6, 2009. He was a student at the LFNY until 9eme in 2001. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Henri Gibson ('10) died in an accident on September 4, 2011 in Lille. "Originaire de Suède et membre d'une famille habitant Hong-Kong, il était inscrit en médecine." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ |
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