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In Memoriam (July 2017 newsletter)Mlle. Geneviève Brochant de Villiers.....Mme. Virginie Quintallet.....Pierre Johannet ('40).....Henri-Louis de la Grange ('41).....Gerard Regard ('42).....Olivier Philip ('43).....Ethan I. Davis ('45).....Paul J. Lochak ('46)..... Michel Gourevitch ('47).....André Baeyens ('48).....Max Marest ('49)....Francois L. Quinson ('50).....Raymond Cote ('51).....Beatrice (Friedman) Fink ('51).....Pierre Andre Gazarian ('51).....Eva (Passweg) Bard ('52).....Jocelyne (Benoît-Barné) Hossenlopp ('53).....David Bolotine ('56).....Colette (Yamaoka) Sonderegger ('56).....Alain Louyer de Villermay ('58).....,Ghislaine (Van Rijckevorsel) de Loë ('60).....Louis G, Rey ('62).....Brent Bailer ('63).....Loraly Lustig ('64).....Betsy (Cathro) Pope ('67).....Francis Freedland ('67).....Emmett Dwight Marx ('68).....Puck Wullenweber ('69).....Kleber Le Bras ('71).....Stefan Janis ('72).....Pierre Servant ('72).....Lisa Isabel (Liebmann) Adams ('72).....Louis Foy ('73).....Paul Mazurowski ('76).....Jean-Pierre Ponsollé ('76).....Viviane Schmecko ('76).....Michel Cariou ('77)....Dr. Pierre-Arnaud Lemaire ('77).....H. Frank Weeden ('78).....Christina Houri ('85).....Olivier Nida ('85).....Oliver Horrell ('90).....Alexander Gomez-Trochez ('94).....Corbin Carr ('17)(Click on PdF link "In Memoriam Archives" (under the photos) for a full list of Lycee alumni and staff who are deceased, to our knowledge. Click on other links for special In Memoriam stories) If you can't identify someone mentioned under your class year in this newsletter section, it's probably because that person left the LFNY before you started attending the school, or vice-versa. To assist you, each entry includes the "LSY" (last school year) for each alum for whom we have that information. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Mlle. GENEVIEVE BROCHANT DE VILLIERS passed away on March 13, 2016. She was 94 years old and had been the secretary of M. Maurice Galy during school years 1963 to 1991. Comments from LFNY alumni: Lianne K. Coleman ('78): "May she rest in peace." Amy Nammack-Weiss ('80): "I remember her well. Always said good morning as I passed by." Butch Kaplan ('74):"Wow talk about Throw Back Thursday !!! I remember her too." Ramy Rakotomalala ('88): "Very sad... She was a very classy lady." John Schwab ('80): "My prayers to her family." Victor Aboulaffia ('70): "Toutes mes condoléances à sa famille. I remember extremely well and was quite fond of her too." Claude Schenck ('79): "Very sad...Bon voyage Geneviève et merci d'avoir sauvé ma peau plus d'une fois." Rachel Kaplan ('73): "Quelle prestance! Quel chic! The perfect secretary for Maurice Galy!" Patsy Baudoin ('72): "She was one of the nice ones." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Mme. VIRGINIE QUINTALLET (Prof. de classes élémentaires, 1990) passed away on September 30, 2017. Her son, Alain, posted this message on her Facebook page: "C'est avec une immense tristesse que nous vous annonçons le décès de Virginie Quintallet, samedi dernier, à l'issue d'une digne et courageuse lutte contre la maladie. Les obsèques se dérouleront vendredi 6 octobre à partir de 10h30 en l'église de Saint-François-Xavier (12 Place du Président-Mithouard, Paris 7e). Des fleurs peuvent également être envoyées à cette adresse." (https://www.facebook.com/virginie.quintallet) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● PIERRE JOHANNET, MD (’40) “of Cambridge, passed away on 5th December 2015 at 91, due to complications of heart disease. A psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in Cambridge for many years, Dr. Johannet was beloved by his patients. Born and raised in Paris, he attended college and medical school at Columbia University before moving to Boston, where he completed psychoanalytic training. His long career included private practice and community work. He consulted at the James Jackson Putman Childrens Center in the 1960s, working with troubled children and the staff who cared for them. In the 1970s he helped to found Samaritans, a suicide prevention program. He consulted with ABCD, Head Start, DARE and other programs. Later in his career, he became an avid student of the work of Jacques Lacan. He also had an active spiritual life. He married Judith Knapp in 1950, with whom he had four children. His first marriage ended in divorce. He married Margaret Turner in 1994, who survives him. He is also survived by his four children Monique Johannet and her husband Harwood Egan, Christopher Johannet and his wife Stacey Ochs, Peter Johannet and his wife Harriet Borofsky and Suzanne Johannet and her husband Bill Siegel. He also leaves seven grand children.” (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/wickedlocal-cambridgechronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=176807803) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● HENRY-LOUIS DE LA GRANGE ('41) "who was so captivated by a Mahler symphony he heard at Carnegie Hall in 1945 that he devoted the rest of his life to researching the tempestuous Viennese composer’s biography, died on Jan. 27, 2017 in Lonay, Switzerland, near Lausanne. He was 92......Professor de La Grange began earning his scholarly credentials in 1973 when, after 15 years of research, he published Volume I of his biography, simply titled “Gustav Mahler.” It became a heroic 3,600-page saga, still being revised, that distinguished him as the dean of Mahler biographers....." (To read the full obituary that appeared in the NY Times on February, 2017, click on Pdf file below) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● GERARD (“GERRY”) REGARD (’42) (LSY: Term. In 1942): “Born August 7, 1924, Gerry Regard died peacefully at home on February 5, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born and grew up in Beaune, France and later came to the United States where he attended the French Lycee of New York, Princeton University and the Harvard Business School. During World War II he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he trained French Air Force cadets, many of whom became life-long friends. Later in the war, he became the lead navigator of a B-29 bomber. After completing his education he moved to Boston to work for Kidder, Peabody and Co. in their mutual fund department. He was then persuaded to move to Texas to become president of the Texas Fund, one of the early Texas mutual funds founded by several Houston businessmen. It was there that he met his wife, Betty, of 56 years, also an ardent Francophile and they began a wonderful life of frequent travels. They later moved to Dallas where Gerry enjoyed a long and satisfying career with Holly Corporation, which included many close associations over the years. Gerry loved traveling to Europe with family to visit his many relatives and friends, cooking for guests, especially his famous chocolate mousse and playing frequent tennis at Brook Hollow Golf Club. He is predeceased by his parents Leon and Suzanne Regard and his brother, Jacques Regard (’44). He is survived by his wife Betty and daughters Monique Regard Duffy and her husband, Richard Duffy of Mt. Kisco, New York, and Tania Hardage and husband, Kevin Hardage of Dallas....." (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/obituary.aspx?pid=177652216) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● OLIVIER PHILIP (’43) (LSY : 1ere in 1942) « ancien préfet de la région Rhône-Alpes et père de l’actuel maire du troisième arrondissement de Lyon, Thierry Philip, est décédé. Fils du résistant André Philip, et résistant lui même, puisque dès l’âge de 19 ans, il rejoignit les Forces françaises libres, Olivier Philip est décédé le 18 mars, 2013. Depuis les déclarations se multiplient, à commencer par son fils Thierry, professeur en cancérologie, conseiller général PS et actuel maire du troisième arrondissement de Lyon, qui lui rend un émouvant hommage sur son blog (http://www.thierryphilip.fr/?p=4253). » «….. Né en 1925, il était, le fils d’André Philip, personnalité de la gauche d’avant-guerre, député SFIO du Rhône - il fut des 80 parlementaires qui refusèrent de voter les pleins pouvoirs à Pétain - avant de devenir l’un des compagnons de De Gaulle à Londres, puis plusieurs fois ministre sous la IVe République. ….. Ancien du Collège cévenol et de la faculté de droit de Lyon - il intégra l’ENA après la guerre - passé par Saint-Cyr et par Sciences Po, Olivier Philip avait lui aussi choisi de rejoindre les forces de la France libre. Il sera d’ailleurs de ceux qui seront parachutés en France au moment du débarquement allié. Après guerre, s’ouvrira devant lui une carrière de grand commis de l’État qui le conduira, notamment, au cabinet de Georges Pompidou, alors Premier ministre, entre 1966 et 1967. En, 1978, il sera désigné préfet de la région Rhône-Alpes et du département du Rhône, poste qu’il occupera jusqu’en 1984, date à laquelle il sera nommé préfet d’Ile-de-France et de Paris. Olivier Philip avait épousé en 1947 Jeanine Wertheimer, fille du grand chirurgien lyonnais Pierre Wertheimer. » ( http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/rhone-alpes/2013/03/19/deces-d-olivier-philip-ancien-prefet-de-la-region-rhone-alpes-219281.html AND http://www.leprogres.fr/rhone/2013/03/19/olivier-philip-ancien-prefet-de-la-region-rhone-alpes-est-mort) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● ETHAN I. DAVIS (’45) (LSY unknown) “retired insurance executive and consultant, Prescott, Ariz., [passed away on] on August 5, 2014. Davis was born in New York City and spent his childhood in Geneva and Paris. After returning to the United States in 1939, he attended the Lycée Français de New York and Lincoln H.S. His attendance at [Columbia] College was interrupted by service in the Navy near the end of WWII. “Spot commissioned” as an ensign at 18, he was trained as a Japanese language interpreter. He earned a B.A. in political science and foreign languages. Davis was hired by Prudential Insurance and in 1989 elected early retirement, concluding 40 years with the firm…..In 1981 Davis married Judith March Gamble and when they moved to Prescott in 1996 they helped found Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Davis sang in church choirs and community choruses for some 70 years…..” (https://www.college.columbia.edu/cct/archive/summer15/obituaries) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● PAUL J. LOCHAK (’46) (LSY: Terminale in 1946) "of Paris and New York died in New York on September 21, 2017 after a long illness. He leaves his wife, Dorothy Langan (nee Callaghan). Educated in France and the US, he graduated from Cornell, then Harvard with degrees in mathematics. Paul served in the Korean War and was based in the Pentagon. Afterwards he joined the engineering firm Gibbs & Hill which took part in the rapid expansion of nuclear technology for peacetime purposes in France, Spain and Asia. Among many significant accomplishments during his tenure was the building of the SHAPE Headquarters facility in Belgium." (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?pid=186746679) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● DR. MICHEL GOUREVITCH (’47) (LSY: Terminale in 1947) passed away in Paris on December 16, 2015. « Psychiatre français, médecin des hôpitaux psychiatriques, médecin de l'Infirmerie Psychiatrique près la Préfecture de Police, historien de la psychiatrie..... » (For a full biography and remembrance, go to http://psychiatrie.histoire.free.fr/pers/bio/gour.htm, or click on Pdf file below) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Baron ANDRE BAEYENS (’48) (LSY : 2nde in 1946) « La baronne Baeyens, son épouse, Caroline et Claire, ses fille.....ont la tristesse de faire part du rappel à Dieu de André, baron BAEYENS ancien ambassadeur, officier de la Légion d'honneur, le 10 février 2015, dans sa 84 e année, à Handenberg (Autriche). » (http://www.dansnoscoeurs.fr/andre-baron-baeyens/1297552/avis) « Ambassador André Baeyens [was the] great-grandson on his mother’s side of Montana’s Senator William A. Clark. [He] was born in France and graduated from the École Nationale d’Administration in Paris. He then followed in his French father’s footsteps and joined France’s diplomatic corps. His first postings as a Secretary of Embassy were in London, Bonn, Washington, D.C., Rome, and Vienna. From 1974 to 1976 he headed the personal staff of the Secretary of State to the French Foreign Minister in the first Chirac government. Ambassador Baeyens has been posted to the United States three times: as second secretary to the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., as director of the French Press and Information Service in New York City, and again in New York City as Consul General of France. He also has served as Ambassador to the Republic of Korea and to the Office of the United Nations and international organizations in Vienna. He is an officer of the “Legion d’Honneur.” Currently at work on a book about Franco-American relations, he has lectured and published extensively about his great-grandfather’s remarkable life. » (http://www.umt.edu/president/events/lectures/2005-2006/baeyens1005.php) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● MAX MAREST (‘49) (LSY: Terminale in 1949) : « C’était une figure de la droite essonnienne. Max Marest, qui a été maire de Breuillet de 1977 à 1995, sénateur de l’Essonne et conseiller général, est décédé samedi dernier 19 mars, 2016] à Yerres, à 86 ans. Ses funérailles auront lieu ce jeudi : une cérémonie aura lieu à 10 h 30 à Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières avant son inhumation à 11 h 15 au cimetière de Breuillet. Né au Havre (Seine-Maritime) en 1929, ce directeur commercial devient aussi en 1982 conseiller général (DVD) du canton de Saint-Chéron, réélu en 1994 jusqu’à 2001. Il accède au poste de sénateur en 1993 en remplacement de Jean Simonin, décédé, et se rattache au RPR. L’année suivante, il devient président délégué du conseil général de l’Essonne chargé de l’aménagement du territoire. En 1995, il est battu par surprise par Jean-François Degoud (SE). Max Marest décide de ne pas se représenter aux municipales de 2001 et choisit son dauphin, Bernard Sprotti, qui sera élu en 2008 et réélu en 2014. ‘’Il m’a intronisé et soutenu. J’ai beaucoup d’admiration pour cet homme. Il a fait énormément pour Breuillet qui est passée avec lui de la dimension de village à ville, avec la création du centre de loisirs, du gymnase, de l’assainissement, de tout ce qui fait le fondement d’une ville, assure Bernard Sprotti, ému. C’était un homme d’action, de terrain, visionnaire, qui avait du cœur, un côté timide et n’a laissé personne indifférent dans la ville. Un bon vivant qui prenait la vie à bras-le-corps.’’» (http://www.leparisien.fr/breuillet-91650/l-ancien-maire-de-breuillet-et-ex-senateur-max-marest-est-decede-22-03-2016-5650743.php) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Bruno Quinson ('55) informed us that his brother FRANCOIS L. QUINSON ('50) (LSY: Terminale in 1950) "died at the age of 83 on January 31, 2016. He had a stroke in April/May 2015 from which he never recovered. In early January 2016 he was hit with pneumonia and never recovered. He leaves his wife Merry, 4 daughters and 7 grandchildren. He had graduated from Williams College with a BA in Chemistry in 1953, and went on to Cornell University for his MBA. He made his career in Management Consulting, specializing in remuneration. Having run his own firm, he worked until his stroke." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● BEATRICE CAMILLE (FRIEDMAN) FINK ('51) (LSY: 2nde in 1949) "a DC resident since 2000, passed away on January 29, 2017 at George Washington University Hospital. She died peacefully with members of her family present. Born in 1933 in Vienna, Austria, Beatrice was the daughter of Lucy and Maxwell Friedman. Lucy was a philologist at the Sorbonne, University of Paris, and Maxwell led the anti-trust division at the US Department of Justice for a period during the 1960s. Beatrice's step-father was Louis Rougier, noted French Philosopher and member of the Vienna Circle who wrote extensively on scientific, political and religious philosophy. Beatrice attended Bryn Mawr University as an undergraduate, Yale Graduate School and received her doctorate in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. In the mid-1960s she assumed a teaching position at the University of Maryland French Department that ultimately led to a full professorship. Her métier was Eighteenth Century French literature. Over the course of her life she became a world-recognized lecturer and authored numerous professional articles on Benjamin Constant, Denis Diderot and other French political and philosophical thinkers. She also began a life-long exploration into French culinary arts,interweaving the symbolic and historical significance of gastronomy. Beatrice maintained her intellectual interests and pursuits well into retirement; actively participating in multiple professional societies and authoring critical analyses. She traveled widely and often--but kept a special spot in heart for coastal Maine and France throughout her life. She is survived by her daughter, Alexia, sons, Alan and Marc; grandson, Dillon; daughter-in-law, Julie and granddaughter Madison." (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=184110325) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● PIERRE ANDRE GAZARIAN (’51) (LSY: Terminale in 1951) passed away Feb. 6, 2017 in his Beekman Place apartment, surrounded by Nina, his faithful four-legged companion. He was the beloved brother of Marie-Lise Gazarian (’53). A passionate aficionado of old houses, some of which he restored, he divided his time between Manhattan and the quaint hamlet of Orient, which he so loved. Born July 8, 1932, in Paris, he came to the United States at the age of 15, when his older brother Jean joined the United Nations. Pierre, who studied at the Lycée Français in New York, Queens College and Columbia University, began working for Renault USA at an early age and was its president, when, in 1987, he chose an early retirement. Pierre was a Member of the Knickerbocker Club. In 1990, he was made Knight of the Order of Merit by the French Government. His true passion, however, was for writing. Pierre touched people with his words, and made them laugh and cry. He saw the world through the sensitive and inquisitive eye of a poet. Pierre wrote poetry in French and in English and one-act plays. In October 1999, he became a columnist for The Suffolk Times. Steven Stepanchev, the Poet Laureate of Queens and his former professor, wrote of “If you See my Dog, the Name Is Moon,” an anthology of poetry Pierre dedicated to his long-time friend Rita Martinsen, “He is the keen observer of the contemporary scene, which is reflected in vivid imagery and ironic wit.” Jean Valentine wrote of his poetry: “Pierre Gazarian’s grieving, often somewhat surreal poems resemble folk tales in their abstraction and sense of inevitability, and tenderness, too.” Pierre’s recent book, “A Seagull on My Roof”, came to life in memory of his beloved wife, Nancy Cheadle, an exceptional illustrator and portraitist, who passed away in 2012, and of Jean, his generous late brother and mentor. A collection of 168 columns written for The Suffolk Times, it reflects his curiosity and respect for every living thing, whether human beings, animals, or objects." ( http://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2017/02/73355/pierre-andre-gazarian/) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● RAYMOND (COTE) COTT (’51) (LSY: Terminale in 1951) "age 84, resident of New Rochelle, passed away on July 25, 2015 at Sutton Park. Raymond was born October 1, 1930 in Metz, France. He is survived by his wife Kerstin Cott, children Giselle, Nicole, Danielle, Jean-Paul and Pierre and grandsons Elijah, Sean, Jacob, and Nathaniel." (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=Raymond-P-Cott&pid=175399334) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● EVA (PASSWEG) BARD (’52) (LSY: 4eme in 1948) “Feisty, smart, funny and loyal, Eva Bard died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Retreat Hospital in Richmond..... Born in Strasbourg, Alsace-Lorraine in 1934, Eva immigrated to the U.S. with her parents and sister, Ruth, in 1940. Raised in Manhattan (she was a West Side girl), Eva attended Grinnell College in Iowa, where she majored in journalism and wrote a column for the college newspaper. While home on a summer vacation in 1953, she contracted polio. Her case was severe, with paralysis of her right side; the doctors held out little hope for her recovery. Rather than send her to a hospital, her mother chose to nurse her at home and she eventually made a full recovery, returning to college and the sport she loved, tennis. She retained her fluency in French her whole life, along with a love of good food and excellent wine. In 1960 Eva and Tom started their married life in Pennsylvania, later moving to Blackstone, Va. and finally to Richmond, where Eva worked as a tennis coach and pro ….. Eva trained and mentored players from around the world for VCU's women's tennis team for many years, until she retired. She herself was an outstanding athlete, before and after the bout with polio, excelling at tennis, ping pong and golf. Experiencing the war as a child, leaving her home at age 6, starting a new life as a refugee, those experiences shaped her and made her tough, someone who suffered fools poorly-if at all. But to those she loved, and for causes she believed in, she was a generous, fierce and loyal advocate. Sharp-tongued and intellectually nimble, in a fight, you'd want Eva on your side. She embraced the world, and it will be duller without her.” (http://www.legacy.com/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=163798047 Memorial service) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● JOCELYNE (BENOIT-BARNE) HOSSENLOPP ('53) (LSY: Terminale in 1953): "Thomas Hossenlopp, son époux ; Hélène et Pierre-Alain Morandi-Hossenlopp, ses enfants ; Sabrina, Xavier, ses petits-enfants ; ainsi que les familles parentes et alliées, ont le chagrin de vous faire part du décès de Madame Jocelyne HOSSENLOPP née BENOIT-BARNE survenu le vendredi 5 février 2016 dans sa 82e année. La cérémonie religieuse sera célébrée le mercredi 10 février 2016 à quinze heures en l'église d'Évian-les-Bains, suivie de l'inhumation." (http://www.libramemoria.com/avis/le-dauphine/haute-savoie/2016/02/09/avis-jocelyne-hossenlopp) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● DAVID BOLOTINE ('56) (LSY: 4eme in 1952) of Centerreach, NY, passed away on December 1, 2016. A good friend of his (Phil Doesschate) posted this remembrance on the funeral home's website: "David was a colleague of mine at the University. He was quietly passionate and professional about his work. He had a deep knowledge of the art and science of the library profession, and gladly shared that knowledge with others in the interest of improving the quality of the services that the University library provided to others. I know I benefited from his knowledge. Throughout his long career he showed great flexibility in adapting to and embracing the many changes which affected his profession. He showed leadership making those changes changes. Stony Brook University was fortunate to have such a professional among its ranks. David was a good man. He will be missed." (https://www.moloneyfh.com/obituary/david-bolotine/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● COLETTE (YAMAOKA) SONDEREGGER ('56) (LSY: 6eme in 1950): "79, of Barrington, died Wednesday Jan. 4, 2017 at R.I. Hospital. She was the wife of Henry Sonderegger. Colette was born in New York, New York a daughter of the late George and Mimi (D’Auriac) Yamaoka. Mrs. Sonderegger, was the Administrator of the Urban Studies Department, at Brown University, for over 25 years, before retiring. She has been a Barrington resident since 1976, coming from Bristol, where she lived from 1966-1974 and previously lived in New York City. Colette was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Barrington. She enjoyed bowling, golf and playing bridge. Her memberships included the Barrington YMCA Swim Team Moms, and the Barrington Women’s Club. Besides her husband she is survived by her son Kurt Sonderegger of Encititas California and her daughter Krista Concannon of Barrington. She was the grandmother of Matthew, Paige, and Audrey Concannon." (http://obittree.com/obituary/us/rhode-island/warren/smith-funeral--memorial-services/colette-sonderegger/2813554/) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● ALAIN LOUYER DE VILLERMAY ('58) (LSY: 7eme in 1951): Martine, Louyer de Villermay, son épouse ; Nadia Louyer de Villermay, sa fille ; Issya Ta, son petit-fils ; Ses beaux-enfants ; Ainsi que toute la famille ont la tristesse de faire part de son décès survenu à l'âge de 74 ans, le 9 février 2016. (http://www.dansnoscoeurs.fr/alain-villermay/1671500/avis) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Jean van Rijckevorsel ('60) informed us that his "dear sister GHISLAINE (VAN RIJCKEVORSEL) DE LOË (‘60) (LSY: 2nde in 1958) passed away on January 10th, 2017 from a cerebral stroke a few days earlier that put her in a deep coma. This CVA was one too many and too strong for her to fight. She had the great pleasure of spending the last Xmas with her whole family while still in great shape.” After several of his classmates wrote to him to express their condolences, he wrote: “Dear all, Thank you for your good words and this after nearly 57 years : you are fantastic. Find hereto attached the photo of Ghislaine that was distributed at her funeral with her history in Dutch which I am translating in French hereunder : « Après une vie comme ainée et seule fille d’une famille de diplomates Néerlandaise avec 7 enfants, Ghislaine se mariait le 2 mai 1964 à Overijse (B), dans la maison de sa grand-mère Belge, avec Degenhard de Loë. Ensuite elle est venue habiter au château de Mheer (Nl) où elle devenue la fière mère de 4 fils et enfin la grand-mère de 13 petits-enfants. La plus grande partie de sa vie, après son mariage, elle l’a consacrée à sa famille et la rénovation du château, du jardin et du parc. La passion et l’enthousiasme avec laquelle elle fit ceci en son plaisir et envie de partager ceci était très symptomatique d’elle. Après une belle fête de Noël avec ses enfants et petits-enfants, le vendredi 6 janvier, sa maladie cérébrale incurable refit surface. Cette fois le moment était venu au Bon Dieu de la rappeler à lui le 10 janvier munie du Sacrement des Malades. Ghislaine était une forte et croyante femme, qui a maintes fois accompagné des malades à Lourdes pour les aider. Durant sa vie elle a affronté les difficultés à sa manière, avec confiance et appui de son Dieu. Rappelons la nous dans nos cœurs et nos prières pour qu’elle reste toujours avec nous. » Vittorio Plaja ('60) shared this touching message that he sent to Ghislaine's brothers Edu ('62) and Jean ('61): "Très chers Jean et Edu, je viens d'apprendre que votre adorée soeur Ghislaine est décédée et je suis profondement attristé par cette douloureuse nouvelle. J'ai un merveilleux souvenir de Ghislaine, belle, intelligente, sympathique et d'une rare bonté. Mon coeur est avec vous en ce moment difficile et je vous envoie mes condoléances les plus sincères. Je vous embrasse très fort." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● LOUIS REY (’62) (LSY: 6eme in 1956) “72, of Milford, Pa., died Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 at Newton Medical Center, after a short illness. Louis was born in New York City on Feb. 21, 1942, to Louis and Ernestine Rey, proprietors of the Rey & Pierre Restaurant on West 52nd Street. He was educated in Switzerland and at the Lycée Français in New York. Early in his career he co-owned a beauty parlor, but soon gravitated to the restaurant business. He worked for many years at the restaurant George Rey, owned by his cousin of that name, and then later at Jean Lafitte on West 58th Street. For almost 20 years, he was well known locally as the bartender at the Laurel Villa Country Inn & Restaurant in Milford, owned by his longtime friends Janice Halsted and Carl Muhlhauser. Louis maintained an apartment on West 44th Street for more than 50 years, 35 of them with his partner, Kathy, who predeceased him. Survivors include his brother, Pierre, sister-in-law, Sinikka, and nephew, Sebastian, all of West Palm Beach, Fla.” (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/njherald/obituary.aspx?pid=174010596) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● BRENT BAILER (’63) (LSY: 3eme in 1960) “esteemed artist and illustrator, died at age 69 at his home in Queens, New York surrounded by his family on May 28, 2015.....At age nine, Brent began formal training at an art studio of a family friend in Brooklyn. After showing early promise, he continued his studies at the Brooklyn Museum and then at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan. Brent would go on to graduate from the School of Visual Arts where he studied fine art and illustration under full scholarship. Brent’s resume exhibits his versatility. Early career highlights include Art Director for a book publishing company and Muralist for the Board of Education in New York City. National recognition came from his courtroom drawings for the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) covering such high-profile trials for former Beatle John Lennon and first-lady Jacqueline Onassis. In the early 70s, Brent worked in advertising as a freelance sketch man for such renowned advertising agencies as J. Walter Thompson, BBDO and Young and Rubicam..... By 1980, advertising success became all-consuming, leaving no time for his first love, painting. And it wasn’t until 2005 that he rekindled his artistic flame with painting. In 2006, Brent.....began working from home which afforded him the freedom to work on sketches he had produced over the years and turn them into complete paintings....." (http://brentbailer.com/?page_id=74) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● LORALY LUSTIG (’64) (LSY: 2nde in 1962) passed away “on January 18, 2016. Loving daughter of the late Harold and Rose Lustig. sister of Merrily Lustig Tornatore (’62), sister-in-law of Remy Tornatore.” (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=177377966) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● Brennan Pope, the son of BETSY (CATHRO) POPE ('67) (LSY: Terminale in 1967) wrote: "I'm sorry to inform you that my mom, Betsy Cathro, has passed away this last Thursday (February 2, 2017) at the age of 68. She had a stroke on Monday that wounded her heart too severely. She left surrounded by her children. We will have a memorial this coming Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland, at 2:45pm local time. She was a kind women, a great mom and wonderful grandmother. A role model that will be missed." (http://www.hommages.ch/Defunt/104966/Cathro_Betsy) Messages from Betsy’s classmates: Nancy (Kleinman) Shaw, '67: “My mother used to say the worst part of getting older is that you start surviving people. I am sorry to learn this sad news and offer condolences to her family.” Nicolas (Tazartez, Jean-Jacques ) Peyrac, '67 : « Tellement triste d'apprendre ça. Elle était dans ma classe de 4eme A en 1962/1963. RIP » Dominique (Petit) Sauthier, '67 : « C'est terrible !! Après le décès de Francis, maintenant Betsy. Je suis très triste. Et je pense à leur famille. » Marie-France Prosperi Forbin, '67 : “I'm sorry to learn of Francis' and Betsy's passing. Please convey my deepest sympathies to their respective families. Although it is really sad, we have to believe that they are in a better place and will be there to welcome us when our time comes. Bon courage et condoléances aux familles endeuillées. Philip Engelhardt, '66 : “Oh my! It feels like there is a réunion starting to gather beyond this place we're in, but the feeling of loss doesn't get any easier to process. I'm thinking of Betsy now, with so much love and fondness, tears and smiles, grateful for all the happy moments she shared with us. Warmest sympathy and hugs to all her classmates.” Laurent Riera, '67 : « Merci de nous communiquer, bien que triste, ce message. J’avais connu cette élève il y a voilà un demi-siècle, mais dont je n’ai pas oublié la gentillesse. Je vous serais reconnaissant, si possible, de faire suivre ce petit message (piéce-jointe) de condoléances au fils de Betsy.» : « Cher Brennan Pope, C’est avec tristesse, et avec regret que j’apprends que votre mère, n’est plus parmi nous. L’amitié envers Betsy ne disparaitra pas, même après tant d’années, sa gentillesse et générosité elle vous l’a donné en tant que mère, et bien plus encore. Je pense à vous en ces moments pleins de tristesse et souhaiterait pouvoir vous apporter et rendre le soutien qu’elle m’a accordé en tant que simple camarade. » ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● FRANCIS FREEDLAND ('67) (LSY: Terminale in 1967) passed away at his home on Thursday January 5, 2017. He was 67 years old, and is survived by his former companion Emmanuelle Dufour and their son Gabriel (who is 11 years old). Francis had been living in Normandy but he often visited Paris to see his son, and to dine with his LFNY pals Frans-Yves Marescot and Dominique de Ziegler. Francis can be seen in a 2013 Sci-Fi channel program where he manages to keep a straight face while discussing a "terrifying mystery" he discovered in the Paris Catacombs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gYIXUGBqK8) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● EMMETT DWIGHT MARX (’68) (LSY: 7eme in 1961) “of Taos passed away on August 9, 2015. He was 64. Emmett was a highly talented Acupuncturist and healer who practiced for more than two decades in San Francisco but fell in love with Taos and built a home here over several years in the '90s finally moving here permanently with his ex-wife Paule in 2004 after retiring from full-time practice. In Taos Emmett became an avid bee-keeper and eventually a teacher of the apiary arts. He was also an ardent student of permaculture. He is survived by his ex-wife Paule, last full brother, Curtis (’72), half-sisters Patricia, Jacqueline, and Barbara, half-brother Louis, Jr. and many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews too numerous to list but all who loved him and miss him. A private memorial service will be held in early November.” ( http://www.taosnews.com/stories/emmett-dwight-marx,30247) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● PUCK WULLENWEBER ('69) (LSY: 3eme on 1966): "“age 63, of Ithaca, NY completed her journey on December 16, 2015. She moved on to rejoice in all that she accomplished and all the lives she touched. She was joined with her mother, Maria (Puck) Van Aalst Wullenweber who was born in Holland and pre-deceased her in 1966. Puck's mother was instrumental in instilling the love of sports with Puck. Pucks mother was an Olympic swimmer for Netherlands. Puck's father, Bernard Wullenweber, was born in Switzerland and pre-deceased her in 2007.....He taught her how to ski and she became an avid downhill ski enthusiast. Puck was from European descent and loved everything about her roots in Switzerland and Holland. She was fluent in multiple languages, which gave her the ability to relate to many diverse people and cultures. Puck attended boarding school at St. John's and Lycée Français de NY. She received her bachelor's degree at Elmira College and two masters degrees from Mansfield and Elmira College. She worked at Elmira Psychiatric Center as a Psychologist and Treatment Team Leader and moved on to Chief of Service at Binghamton Psychiatric Center.....She was a nationally known fencer, fencing at Elmira College and Cornell's Fencing Club. Her love for skiing took her to Switzerland, Austria, British Columbia, and several ski areas in western US. Puck is survived by cousins Maria Hofestter of Zurich, Switzerland and Sabine Schiesser of Dinhard, Switzerland and devoted long time friend Cheryl Hann of Ithaca, NY.” (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theithacajournal/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=176930109) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● KLEBER LE BRAS ('71) (LSY: Terminale in 1971): Marie Françoise Cararon ('71) posted this message on her Facebook page in May, 2017: "Triste nouvelle: Décès de Kléber Le Bras à 65 ans : ancien élève du lycée Français de New-York - promo 71 - et ancien breton d'Amérique." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● STEFAN JANIS ('72) (LSY: 11eme in 1961): Martine Bisco Mileti ('69) sent us this message: "Just wanted to let you know that he was visiting my step-sister in the Luberon and unfortunately passed away early this morning (February 1, 2017) in his sleep. After he left the LFNY in 1961, Stefan finished his HS studies at Phillips Exeter Academy. He then studied at Columbia, Rutgers, and NYU. He said on his LinkedIn page "I dropped out of college to take a full time staff job at a major daily--The Star-Ledger of New Jersey. Returned in '86 to NYU paying for my own tuition and taking tutorials with novelist William Decker." His career included French translation, writing, and arts critic and reviewer. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● PIERRE SERVANT ('72) (LSY: Terminale in 1972): "« Ancien directeur général de Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM) , il avait tout récemment quitté son poste pour raison de santé. Mais il était resté conseiller senior de Laurent Mignon, directeur général de Natixis. Pierre Servant est décédé le 2 mars 2017. Né 62 ans plus tôt à Saïgon, ce fils d'un diplomate et d'une enseignante lui-même agrégé d'histoire et inspecteur des finances, était aussi membre du comité de direction générale et du comité exécutif du groupe. Avant de piloter 10 ans la filiale de gestion de Natixis, ce père de deux garçons, fan de voile, avait été membre du directoire de la Caisse nationale des Caisses d'Epargne, en charge des finances et des risques et membre du conseil de surveillance d'Ixis AM. Il avait, enfin, été directeur de la stratégie et des finances de la Caisse des Dépôts. » (https://www.lesechos.fr/journal20170306/lec2_carnet/0211849040414-disparition-pierre-servant-2069856.php) Messages from Pierre's classmates: Thierry Lavenir ('72): "Je viens d'apprendre ce soir avec beaucoup d'émotion la disparition de Pierre. Veuillez transmettre si possible à la famille l'expression de mes respectueuses pensées.' Claire Cera ('72): "I am shocked and deeply saddened by Pierre's untimely passing. He was a great classmate and friend. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones." Marianne Rosenberg ('72): "I am deeply saddened as Pierre was one of my closest friends at the Lycée. Pierre attended LFNY for more than a year. He was in my class in Seconde and Première as well, if not earlier years as well." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● LISA ISABEL (LIEBMAN) ADAMS ('72) (LSY: 4eme in 1968) "[born in 1955] a contributor to Artforum for more than three decades and one of the defining figures of Ingrid Sischy’s tenure as editor in the 1980s, died June 30, 2016 in New York. An inspired and broad-minded critic, she contributed significant essays to the magazine..... [She] also contributed regularly to Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Interview, and other publications, and wrote books including David Salle 1979–1994, Brice Marden Paintings on Marble and Ross Bleckner. She often collaborated with her husband, the writer Brooks Adams, and in 2012 they published a book of essays on the work of New York–based painter Deborah Kass....." "Daughter of the late Herman Liebmann and Loraine Pack Liebmann. Lisa was a respected art critic and writer often with her husband Brooks Adams who survives her as does their daughter Jane Juno and her mother. A light has gone out and Lisa will be forever missed." (https://www.artforum.com/news/id=61682) and (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=180617652) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● LOUIS ERIC ANDRE FOY ('73) (LSY: 4eme in 1969) , photographer and world traveler, died March 21, 2013 at his family home in Osterville, Mass. Those sparse words stand in sharp contrast to the legendary richness of Louis' life, and the quality his life imparted to those who knew and loved him. Louis was born in Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, in 1955, the son of Katharine Schaefer, a pianist, and Louis Foy, a journalist.....” (To read his full obituary, click on the PDF file below) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● PAUL MAZUROWSKI ('76) (LSY: 9eme in 1967) "passed away peacefully in his home in Reno, Nevada, on October 14, 2014, due to complications from Frontotem-poral Degeneration. Paul was just 56 years old. He was born on July 14, 1958, in New York City, to Edward and Liliane Mazurowski. Paul’s Great Grandfather, John Mazurowski, was born in Poland and immigrated to the United States of America in 1875. Paul grew up in New York City and Paris. He was recruited by and became a manager with Club Mediterranean International, working in such countries as in the Bahamas, Switzerland, Tahiti, Israel, Colorado, Cancun, and Ixtapa Mexico. Paul followed his passion for the food and beverage industry, landing him a twenty year career with the Hilton Hotel Corporation, becoming a Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage at the Reno Hilton. He lived in Reno for the last 18 years of his life. Paul's passions were his work and his family. He enjoyed to barbeque, read, and attend and watch professional football games. Our brother Paul of Council 13842 was a man of great intellect, charisma, strong values, and treated those around him with respect and kindness. Paul is survived by his wife, Maria, his three children, Michael, Mark, and Lauren, his parents, Liliane and Edward, and his sister, Catherine....." (http://www.kofcknights.org/Councils/December%202014%20Newsletter(4).pdf) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● VIVIANE SCHMECKO ('76) (LSY: Terminale in 1976): Lisiane Droal ('76) shared this sad news with us: "I do have some news about one of our classmates, which I wish I didn't have. I am very sad to say that Viviane passed away tragically last week (April 12, 2017) in the fire of her house. She had been living in Picardie for many years." (The local newspaper, Courrier Picard, ran a report here: http://www.courrier-picard.fr/25958/article/2017-04-24/drucat-le-corps-carbonise-ete-identifie) Messages from Viviane's classmates: Caroline Zander Beidelman ('76): "I am so sorry to hear about this. So sad! Thoughts & prayers to her family & friends." Sharon J Kahn ('76): "Oh no.... just last week, I was talking about her and wondering how and where she was. The last news I'd had was maybe 30 years ago. We sat next to each other in 5eme, my last year at the Lycée, and she was funny, bold, a little shocking sometimes. She always came back from vacances with extraordinary stories. To my eyes, she already seemed like a grown up. We laughed a lot and I liked her very much. Please send condolences to her family for this tragic loss." Alexander George ('76): "Terrible. I remember Viviane as a powerful girl who wouldn’t hesitate to throw annoying boys in a poubelle." Frederica Adelman ('76): " I'm remembering long curly blond hair, a shy smile, quick wit and super intelligence. Such a terrible accident. My heart goes out to her family, colleague and friends here and in France." Beatrice Gassie ('76): "“Horrible news, you give us Lisiane ! I do remember her too, shy in some ways mais avec un caractère bien trempé as we say. We talked about her during our meetings wondering where she was. Sad not to have known she was not far from us living in France. Lisiane: do send our condoléances to her family. She passed away in a such a dreadful way. May she rest in peace." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● JEAN-PIERRE PONSOLLE ('76) (LSY: 3eme in 1973) passed away in NYC in February 2016 (https://www.dansnoscoeurs.fr/jean-pierre-ponsolle/2014590) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● MICHEL CARIOU ('77) (LSY: Terminale in 1977) passed away in late July, 2017. He attended the LFNY from 11eme in 1966 through Terminale. After the LFNY, he studied at the New Jersey Institute of Technology where be obtained a BS in mechanical engineering in 1983. He had been living in Marina del Rey (CA) where he worked as the Director of Business Development at a firm called ID TECH. Messages from Michel’s classmates: Jeanne Barbalata Schayes ('76): "OMG I knew he was ill but such a loss. I will miss him so much.....Ton sourire et ta bienveillance sont gravés dans ma mémoire" Béatrice Gassie ('76): "RIP Michael. We will treasure all our wonderful memories of you." Claudia Oliveri Quintana ('77): "RIP Michael , and sending you many prayers on your way out of this world." Marc Jensen ('76): " Bon vent Michel! I am saddened by this news and ever more grateful for the good memories and friendships we've shared over the decades. Thoughts of serenity and strength to Michel's family and close friends." Dominique Treboux ('77): "Our condolences from my family. We were neighbors in Jackson Heights and classmates. Our thoughts and prayers are with you." Claude Falchier ('76): "Michel was my room mate at Stevens for a short time before he transferred to NJIT. We were neighbors growing up in Queens, also vacationed in Brittany within 5 miles of each other. We were not close friends but seemed to fun things when we got together here in NY and LA. Drinking beer and eating sushi in Manhattan Beach, the camaraderie at Stevens. He attended the last LFNY alumni dinner back in 2015. I contacted his cell phone. His best friend Jean Christophe picked up the phone and said that Michel had passed as result of cardiac arrest. He had long standing heart issues even though he looked very healthy. Michel was laid back and happy go lucky. I have good memories of Michel and the good time we enjoyed together." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● PIERRE-ARNAUD LEMAIRE, MD ('77) (LSY: Terminale in 1977) "age 57, of Wilson,NC died with the love of his life, his wife Robin, by his side on August 2, 2017.......Pierre is survived by his wife of 23 years, Robin Webb Lemaire and by his children Christophe, Stefan, Kallie and Avery. Pierre was born in Paris, France on March 24, 1960 to Pierre and Jeannine Lemaire. Pierre completed his undergraduate degree at Columbia University, received his medical degree from Rutgers University and completed his MBA at East Carolina University..... Pierre will be remembered for many wonderful things including his life work as a surgeon who was committed to improving the quality of and saving lives, his unconditional love for his patients and their love for him, his devotion to and love for his family, his passion for gardening and growing beautiful orchids, skiing and snorkeling. Pierre was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Elks Lodge, served as a member of the Surgical Technology Advisory Committee at Wilson Community College and was the former Chief of Staff at Wilson Medical Center." (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?pid=186291009) Messages from Pierre-Arnaud's classmates: Harold Hyman ('77): "My heartfelt sadness at death of Pierre-Arnaud Lemaire, with whom I went through les grandes classes then Columbia. He was always cheerful and positive." Herve Breton ('77): "Merci pour cette triste information. Pierre-Arnaud était un très bon camarade de classe, plein d'enthousiasme et de générosité." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● HENRY FRANK WEEDEN ('78) (LSY: 6eme in 1972) “candle maker, sculptor and twice candidate for mayor of Trenton, NJ, passed away on October 7, 2013 from complications due to pancreatic cancer. He was 53 years old. Frank, as he was called by all who knew him, was born and raised in New York City. His education included the Lycée Français, Beau Soleil in Villars-Sur-Ollon, Switzerland, the Hotchkiss School in Lakeview, CT, Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT and the Johnson Atelier in Princeton, NJ. Frank moved to Trenton in 1984 where he purchased a number of abandoned buildings which he renovated and rented for a number of years. In 1989 he acquired and operated a foundry for the casting of bronze..... In 1993, Frank founded Ana Design Corp. to manufacture a high quality candle with a stripe motif..... His concern for the economic and cultural needs of his adopted city led him to run for mayor of Trenton in both 2007 and 2011. Frank is survived by..... his three siblings Elizabeth Barek (’76) of Danbury, CT, Christina Roux (’80) of Seattle, WA and John Weeden (’84) of Santiago, Spain.” (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newstimes/obituary.aspx?pid=167477138) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● According to her brother Khalil Houri ('88) CHRISTINA HOURI ('85) (LSY: 1ere in 1984) "passed away in August 19 2014 from serious complications after her fight with cancer." Messages left on Christina's Facebook page by her classmates: Marie-Noelle (Colas) Pierce ('85): "Christina: Such a beautiful, talented and lovely person you were: always bringing smiles and peace to everyone you came into contact with. Your memory will shine in our hearts and we will carry it forward with us." Gabriel Sylla ('85): "Rest in peace Christina Houri. You are a beautifull soul. God bless." Zouera (Youssoufou) Keita ('85): "Oh Christina! What shocking and sad news for those of us left behind. May you rest in perfect peace. I miss you." Astrid (Martheleur) Lyons ('86): "Please accept my deepest sympathies. My heart goes out to her friends and family. Wishing you love and light." Matthew Caws ('85): "Very saddened by this news. I had only just recently run into Christina and she seemed radiant and happy, the same great energy as ever. Deep sympathies and condolences to her family." Judith (Hoenig) Adelson ('86): "Deepest condolences to the family. May her memory be a comfort to you." Regine Day ('85): "Tina, je t'embrasse bien fort.! Comme j'aurais aimé passer te voir au "Petit Paradis" comme on se l'était entendu. Que tu reposes en paix ma très chère maintenant dans ton propre univers paradisiaque. Bises." Daniel Bénéat ('85): "Christina, You are free. Bless your beautiful soul. Cried, smiled and can't stop thinking of all the moments we shared since our teenage years at the Lycee." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● OLIVIER NIDA ('85) (LSY: 2nde in 1983): Florence (Nida) Janin ('88) wrote to us: "I just wanted to share with the class '85 the sad news that my brother Olivier Nida passed away last June (2016)." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● OLIVER HORRELL ('90) (LSY: 3eme in 1987) "died tragically on 21st March (2017), aged 45. Dearly loved son of Roger and Patricia, and brother of Melissa ('91), he will be much missed by his immediate and extended family." (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/oliver-horrell-obituary?pid=1000000184950808&view=guestbook) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● ALEXANDER GOMEZ-TROCHEZ ('94) (LSY: Terminale in 1994) “passed away at his home in Charlotte, NC on March 29, 2017. Alex was born on July 23, 1976 in New York to the late Dr. Daniel and Carmen (Trochez) Gomez. Alex will be remembered for his love for and devotion to his family, generous spirit, gregarious nature and sense of humor. He attended the Lycée Français de NY for 14 years, graduating in 1994. He received a BS in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA from Baruch College . Alex spoke Spanish and French fluently and loved to travel. He lived in Paris, France for a year while completing his MBA. He worked as a financial analyst at various firms in New York. Alex married Valentina Clark in August 2012 and after moving to Charlotte in 2014, became a stay-at-home father to his daughter, a role he embraced with unremitting patience and humor. Alex was always thinking of others and was devoted to serving his community. Alex is survived by his wife, Valentina (Clark) Gomez and his daughter, Evangeline Carmen, of Charlotte, North Carolina. He is also survived by his brothers Jonathan Gomez-Trochez of Toronto, Canada and Maximilian Gomez-Trochez and his wife Allyson Rovetto of Prospect, CT, his sister Bonnie Gomez Eggen of Bogota, Colombia and thirteen nieces and nephews.....” (http://www.hankinsandwhittington.com/obituaries/Alexander-Gomez-Trochez/#!/Obituary) Messages from Alexander’s classmates: Mélanie Chappuis (’94) : « Tu m’avais appris à danser le merengue sur Juan Luis Guerra. Depuis j’ai appris la salsa et la bachata mais le merengue reste toujours lié à ton souvenir. Que descanzes en paz, compañero. » Rocío Ramón Pratdesaba ('94) : « Querida familia de Alex, Mi paso por LFNY fue muy breve, del 92 al 94 pero si algo recuerdo bien fue la simpatía y el cariño con el que Alex me recibió desde el primer día al saber que era española. Parece mentira que noticias como esta ocurran cuando recuerdo como si fuera ayer mi paso por el Liceo. Siempre fue amable, educado y bueno con todos nosotros. Lo siento enormemente, que descanse en paz. Un saludo. » Thibaut de Barros Conti (’93) : “I am so sorry Valentina that Alex has left you. I haven't seen him since 1993 at LFNY but remember how he was so full of life and a gentle soul. May he stay with you and your daughter and I wish you all the best.” Maria Monteiro (’94): "Such sad news. My sincere condolences to Alexander's wife, daughter and rest of the family." He will be dearly missed by all. Messages from Alexander’s classmates on the donations website a few days before he passed away: Laura Gerchik (’00): I am heartbroken at the news. I too am an alumna of the LFNY and have nothing but the best memories of Mme. Gomez and her family. Camille Mauger (’00): “Dear Alex and the Gomez family: Words cannot express our sadness. Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with you. My husband Walid Hachani and I are LFNY alumni and remember Madame Gomez very fondly. Walid remembers Madame Gomez treating him like her own son. About 4 years ago, we were reconnected with the Gomez family shortly after Jonathan moved to Toronto and we quickly became fast, lifelong friends. We like to think that Madame Gomez would smile at the fact that her son Jonathan is now close friends with the "properly uniformed" kid from class of '00 whom she so dearly appreciated. Sending lots of love to the entire family.” Syrine Chaalala (’99): “When I heard the news I was heartbroken. Alexander you probably don't remember me, but you have had a tremendous impact on my life. I was in 5ème when you were in 1ère I believe, and we were in a "Spectacle” together with Mr Lumbroso. I was bullied all the time by people in my class but also the older kids. Every time that has come up in my lifetime, I would say how there were these brothers, sons of "la surveillante générale des grands", that were so kind to me, and talked to me regardless of the other kids picking on me. I remember you, and Maximilian almost being protective of me (that's how I felt regardless if it was intentional) even one time making sure I got on the bus ok after some kids threw my bus change in the snow... Anyway, your beautiful soul has been in my heart my entire life - giving me so much hope as a bullied child/teenager, and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Syrine, from Tunis." Camille Hottlet-Aubecq (’94): “My heart goes out to Alex and his family. May you find solace in such difficult times.” Frédéric Potter (’98): “Endless love and well wishes to the Gomez family. You are in our thoughts and hearts.” Jane Ross (Former Prof.): “Sending love andstrength to Alex and his precious family, Val and Ev.” Vanessa (Der Calousdian) Crosbie (’94): “All of our love, thoughts and prayers are with you.” ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ● CORBIN CARR ('17) (LSY: Terminale in 2017) "...died yesterday evening (June 29, 2017), following a tragic cycling accident here in New York City. Corbin was an extraordinary young man, who began his schooling with us in Petite Section Maternelle. Words cannot capture the unfathomable sadness and loss everyone who had the privilege of knowing him feels within our hearts. Our immediate thoughts and prayers are with his family, to whom we express our most profound condolences and compassion. We also wish to share our deepest sympathy and solidarity with those who knew Corbin so well and cared so much about him." (Sean Lynch, Head of School) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ |
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