Re: [Hastings-on-Hudson Alumni] Digest for hastings-on-hudson-alumni@googlegroups.com - 22 updates in 1 topic
Edward W. Caccia
Alan,
I'm so sorry to hear this news. I had the great pleasure of having known your Dad just a little bit back in the day and have always had great memories of this warm, funny, kind, cool guy. I'm thankful for those and for the great example he set for me as a great father and man.
With deepest respect and sympathies,
Ed Caccia
On September 22, 2018, at 9:49 PM, hastings-on-...@googlegroups.com wrote:
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>Donald Fine - RIP
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>Alan Fine <alan...@gmail.com>: Sep 21 11:22PM -0700
>For the longest time, I have dreaded the thought of writing this email to
>our group, but the time has come...
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>We mourn the passing of my father,* Donald Fine*, a warm and loving dad, a
>great athlete, lover of classical music and movies, who was a generous and
>genuinely funny person. Don graduated third in his class at Long Island
>City High School in 1952. (He loved saying that, then explaining he
>graduated during summer school and with two other guys.) In 1956, Don
>graduated Fordham University School of Pharmacy, then later owned
>pharmacies with his father and mother, Benjamin and Lena. Don was very
>proud to be one of the founding members of Temple Beth Shalom in Hastings.
>Don is survived by his wife Elizabeth, his sister Sheila Oxman, his
>children Alan, Lawrence, Shari (whom he had with his late first wife
>Laura), Veronica, Liz and Christine, his grandchildren Alicia, Jocelyn,
>Anissa, Sofia, Jojo, Sara and Benjamin, and his great-grandchildren
>Christian, Alexander and Juliana.
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>*Funeral service will be this Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Hastings
>Funeral Home, 15 Spring St, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706. *
>*Time to be announced. Will send another notice. *
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>In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Fordham
>University.
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>John M <morabi...@yahoo.com>: Sep 22 06:58AM -0400
>Dear Alan and family
>My deepest sympathy to you and your family. He was a man of great character
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>Sent from my iPhone
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>Mark Lesly <mark...@verizon.net>: Sep 22 06:55AM -0400
>I am hoping it will be no sooner than 1 p.m., because I have to teach at
>NYU from 10-Noon tomorrow. I think my hug last night said what I needed to
>say...so very sorry, my old friend.
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>Jebwilk <jeb...@aol.com>: Sep 22 06:42AM -0400
>Alan,
>I’m so sorry. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug as you did recently for me after my dad passed. You have inherited not only his good looks but also his generous, caring spirit and sense of humor. I know he is proud of you!
>Love to you and your family!
>Julie
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>Sent from my iPhone
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>Melinda Valentine <melindava...@gmail.com>: Sep 22 07:36AM -0400
>So sorry for your loss... Seems he had a wonderful life. Raised a beautiful family and legacy ..🙏
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>Sent from my iPhone
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>valsh...@gmail.com: Sep 22 08:54AM -0400
>I'm so sorry Alan. So true , what Melinda says about a wonderful life , a beautiful family and a legacy. He was blessed and so are you by hailing from such roots. My mother as she grew old , used to say " I won't always be here , but I'll always be with you. " Its true 🙏🏼
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>Glenn Martin <glen...@comcast.net>: Sep 22 08:11AM -0400
>So sorry Alan. Glad we were able to connect last night and share our Dad stories of how they are nearing the end of their journey in life. Stay strong. Glenn Martin
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>"P. Westrell" <west...@msn.com>: Sep 22 01:01PM
>Alan I am sorry for your loss. I know how close you were to your dad. He lived a great life and was a super father. Please pass along our best to Larry and Shari.
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>Pete and Betsy Westrell
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>From: Alan Fine<mailto:alan...@gmail.com>
>To: Hastings-on-Hudson Alumni<mailto:hastings-on-...@googlegroups.com>
>Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2018 2:22 AM
>Subject: [Hastings-on-Hudson Alumni] Donald Fine - RIP
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>For the longest time, I have dreaded the thought of writing this email to our group, but the time has come...
>
>We mourn the passing of my father, Donald Fine, a warm and loving dad, a great athlete, lover of classical music and movies, who was a generous and genuinely funny person. Don graduated third in his class at Long Island City High School in 1952. (He loved saying that, then explaining he graduated during summer school and with two other guys.) In 1956, Don graduated Fordham University School of Pharmacy, then later owned pharmacies with his father and mother, Benjamin and Lena. Don was very proud to be one of the founding members of Temple Beth Shalom in Hastings. Don is survived by his wife Elizabeth, his sister Sheila Oxman, his children Alan, Lawrence, Shari (whom he had with his late first wife Laura), Veronica, Liz and Christine, his grandchildren Alicia, Jocelyn, Anissa, Sofia, Jojo, Sara and Benjamin, and his great-grandchildren Christian, Alexander and Juliana.
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>Funeral service will be this Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Hastings Funeral Home, 15 Spring St, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706.
>Time to be announced. Will send another notice.
>
>In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Fordham University.
>
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>Andre Belarge <besm...@gmail.com>: Sep 22 10:02AM -0400
>Alan, so sorry to hear this sad news. It was really nice to see you last
>night. You are much like your father in more than looks, his legacy will
>live thru you.
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>Andre
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>Bob Rittner <bobri...@yahoo.com>: Sep 22 12:51PM
>Very sorry to hear it, Alan.
>On Saturday, September 22, 2018, 2:23:05 AM EDT, Alan Fine <alan...@gmail.com> wrote:
>For the longest time, I have dreaded the thought of writing this email to our group, but the time has come...
>We mourn the passing of my father, Donald Fine, a warm and loving dad, a great athlete, lover of classical music and movies, who was a generous and genuinely funny person. Don graduated third in his class at Long Island City High School in 1952. (He loved saying that, then explaining he graduated during summer school and with two other guys.) In 1956, Don graduated Fordham University School of Pharmacy, then later owned pharmacies with his father and mother, Benjamin and Lena. Don was very proud to be one of the founding members of Temple Beth Shalom in Hastings. Don is survived by his wife Elizabeth, his sister Sheila Oxman, his children Alan, Lawrence, Shari (whom he had with his late first wife Laura), Veronica, Liz and Christine, his grandchildren Alicia, Jocelyn, Anissa, Sofia, Jojo, Sara and Benjamin, and his great-grandchildren Christian, Alexander and Juliana.
>Funeral service will be this Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Hastings Funeral Home, 15 Spring St, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706. Time to be announced. Will send another notice.
>In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Fordham University.
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>Lorrie Karam <lorri...@gmail.com>: Sep 22 11:22AM -0400
>My sympathies to you and your family. I'm glad he's at peace and no longer
>suffering.
>Love Lorrie
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>On Sat, Sep 22, 2018 at 10:14 AM 'Bob Rittner' via Hastings-on-Hudson
>Earle MacHardy <ugg...@gmail.com>: Sep 22 11:33AM -0400
>Sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is always difficult.
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>Alan Fine <alan...@gmail.com>: Sep 22 08:57AM -0700
>The funeral time for my dad, Donald Fine, has been finalized and is 11 AM,
>tomorrow, Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Hastings Funeral Home, 15
>Spring St, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706
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>Shiva will be Sunday 6 to 8pm, Monday and Tuesday 4 to 8pm at 14 Crossbar
>Road, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706.
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>Thank you, everyone, for you kind words and thoughts. It all helps.
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>Thomas Torre <tjto...@gmail.com>: Sep 22 12:10PM -0400
>Alan
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>There are better days ahead for all, as he is at rest and enjoying eternal
>peace My sympathies to go and your family
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>Tom
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>Mark Lesly <mark...@verizon.net>: Sep 22 12:10PM -0400
>Gonna get coverage for my class...I will be there.
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>Jill Pearson <mad...@gmail.com>: Sep 22 12:40PM -0400
>My Dear Friend Alan,
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>I send my condolences to you and your entire family on the passing of your
>Dad.
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>What a wonderful man he was! And how may great memories you all have to
>think of in the days to come, when sadness starts to overcome you. When I
>read your post on Facebook, I thought, how great! Even when flossing your
>teeth, your Dad will be there with you! And that made me smile.
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>May God hold him in the palm of his hand. You and your family will be in my
>prayers.
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>Love, Jill
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>jan sidebotham <sideb...@yahoo.com>: Sep 22 05:12PM
>Alan,You were so wonderful after my father died in 2010 and rallied folks to come to his funeral NYC. I remember seeing you there -- it meant so much. I'm sorry I can't reciprocate. Sending love and condolences, Jan
>On Saturday, September 22, 2018, 12:42:03 PM EDT, Mark Lesly <mark...@verizon.net> wrote:
>Gonna get coverage for my class...I will be there.
>On Sat, Sep 22, 2018 at 11:57 AM Alan Fine <alan...@gmail.com> wrote:
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>The funeral time for my dad, Donald Fine, has been finalized and is 11 AM, tomorrow, Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Hastings Funeral Home, 15 Spring St, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706
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>Shiva will be Sunday 6 to 8pm, Monday and Tuesday 4 to 8pm at 14 Crossbar Road, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706.
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>Thank you, everyone, for you kind words and thoughts. It all helps.
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>Cynthia Barr <cb...@socialaw.com>: Sep 22 02:53PM -0400
>Dear Alan,
>
>I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. I know you were expecting it,
>but that doesn't make it any easier. I wish I could be there for you
>the way you were there for me last year when my mom passed. I will be
>in Boston tomorrow, but I'll be thinking of you. Your dad raised
>wonderful kids, and the qualities you loved in him he passed on to you.
>He could not have a better legacy.
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>Hugs and love,
>Cindy
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>On 9/22/18 2:22 AM, Alan Fine wrote:
>Barry Olsen <barryo...@gmail.com>: Sep 22 03:29PM -0400
>Alan,
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>My condolences to you and your family and sorry I won’t be able to join you tomorrow.
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>Barry
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>Nancy Schwartz <pana...@aol.com>: Sep 22 03:40PM -0400
>Alan,
>I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Your dad sounded like a fabulous role model for you.
>My sincerest condolences,
>Nancy Zelman Schwartz
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>Sent from my iPhone
>Have a wonderful day!
>Nancy Schwartz
>631 433-5988
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>Melinda Valentine <melindava...@gmail.com>: Sep 22 04:46PM -0400
>Beautiful saying Valerie
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>Sent from my iPhone
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>Keith Kelley <keith_a...@hotmail.com>: Sep 22 11:44PM
>Alan,
>So sorry to hear. Sending lots of love.
>Laura
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>From: hastings-on-...@googlegroups.com <hastings-on-...@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Alan Fine <alan...@gmail.com>
>Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 11:22 PM
>To: Hastings-on-Hudson Alumni
>Subject: [Hastings-on-Hudson Alumni] Donald Fine - RIP
>
>For the longest time, I have dreaded the thought of writing this email to our group, but the time has come...
>
>We mourn the passing of my father, Donald Fine, a warm and loving dad, a great athlete, lover of classical music and movies, who was a generous and genuinely funny person. Don graduated third in his class at Long Island City High School in 1952. (He loved saying that, then explaining he graduated during summer school and with two other guys.) In 1956, Don graduated Fordham University School of Pharmacy, then later owned pharmacies with his father and mother, Benjamin and Lena. Don was very proud to be one of the founding members of Temple Beth Shalom in Hastings. Don is survived by his wife Elizabeth, his sister Sheila Oxman, his children Alan, Lawrence, Shari (whom he had with his late first wife Laura), Veronica, Liz and Christine, his grandchildren Alicia, Jocelyn, Anissa, Sofia, Jojo, Sara and Benjamin, and his great-grandchildren Christian, Alexander and Juliana.
>
>Funeral service will be this Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Hastings Funeral Home, 15 Spring St, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706.
>Time to be announced. Will send another notice.
>
>In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Fordham University.
>
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