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Seth Palmer Obituary

PALMER--Seth, age 39, beloved son and brother, adored nephew and cousin, devoted friend, respected colleague, lost his battle with Leukemia on Saturday, December 22, 2007. Funeral service Monday, 10am, Plaza Community Chapel, Amsterdam Ave. and West 91 St. Donations in his memory may be made to: Rhoads 7 Patient Comfort Fund, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 Att: Debra Dearstyne or to Congregation Ansche Chesed, 251 West 100 St., NY, NY 10025. He will always be in our hearts.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 24, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Seth Palmer

Sponsored by Ed Levick.

24 Entries

Masaaki Nakashima

July 1, 2024

Seth was the first person whom I met when I attended at the CUNY as a scholar of the Rotary Foundation from Japan in the summer of 1993. Despite my English was so horrible, he was very much kind for me to help settle down. He took me to the 2nd Avenue Deli and Synagogue, from both of which I learned so much. Sometimes he fixed my PC and invited me to the concert at Carnegie Hall and Passover dinner. I owe him so much but I could not do anything for him while his struggling with his illness since I went back to Japan. I feel so guilty about it. After almost 2 decades, I still miss him.And I hope his mom and a brother are also well.
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Dr. Anca Bazile

March 4, 2009

Seth, you were one of the very few that welcomed me to FHHS, were kind and genuine. I will always cherish your memory and I am sure you are watching us from a bright star up above.

Richie & Sherry Ouaknine

January 25, 2008

Our hearfelt condolences go out to the Palmer family. Seth will be remembered always for being a soul that was forever giving to the rest of us in FHHS and undoubtedly to everyone else he encountered in his life.

Barbra Klein

January 18, 2008

The Seth Palmer Memorial Fund account has officially been set up at Forest Hills High School and is ready to accept all donations, large and small...please make checks payable to The Seth Palmer Memorial Fund and send them in to Forest Hills High School 67-01 110 Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375, attention: Wendy Scherer...the goal again, depending upon how much money is collected, is to either fix the grand piano that is no longer used because it is broken, or buy a new one...if in fact there is money left over after that, we will be setting up a Scholarship Fund to help out a deserving graduating senior, perhaps with similar interests and/or character traits as Seth.
On behalf of Seth's mom Karen, and the rest of the Palmer family, I want to thank you all in advance for your kindness and generosity.

Rudy Barrow

January 11, 2008

I"ve placed Seth's picture and informaton on our website http://www.fhhsclassof86.org you which can be viewed in the Memoriam section, as well as I invite you to view our photo section. there are some pics of him at the 20th reunion, as well as some pics from back in 1986. in the "then" section in "the way we were" pages 22 and 24th as well as I think there are some others.

Susan (Gross) Scharf

January 9, 2008

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Seth was a wonferful, warm and caring individual. I have very fond memories of him back when we were in FHHS together and working on SING. It puts a smile on my face when I think of him playing the piano and helping me learn how to carry a tune. He was very funny, bright, talented and just a really a good guy. I spoke with him at length during our recent reunion and it was great to reconnect with him. He will be missed by many. With regards, Susan (Gross) Scharf

Leslie Deamer

January 6, 2008

You are unforgettable and an indelible part of our Viant family and will be forever missed.

Steven Linn

December 30, 2007

I have many fond memories of our childhood growing up. Our families spent many happy times together. I wish Karen, Seth, Shira and the entire family my deepest condolences. I trust that you have many fond memories to provide strength during this tough time and even put a smile on your face like the one I know Seth always shined on everyone he touched.

Ed Levick

December 29, 2007

Karen, Alan, Sheera and the rest of the family.

Seth was a wonderful, thoughtful, caring person and he will be forever loved and missed. We grew up together and he was my best friend since we were 10. I have so many memories from childhood, teens, 20s and 30s that will always be so much a part of me. Not having him here anymore will leave an empty space in our hearts but he will always be a part of us. As long as he is in our thoughts part of him will always remain alive. My deepest condolences to all of you. Please lets keep in touch.

All our love,
Ed, Ilyssa and Samantha

Ann Douglas Jessen

December 29, 2007

Will always remember your warmth, smile, and happy spirit - may you now be living in happy dreams.

Melisa Gacser-Mitchell

December 28, 2007

The stars are shining brighter with Seth as the newest addition.
My sincerest condolences to Seth's family.

Hanif Jivraj

December 28, 2007

Goodbye Seth. We knew each other in FHHS, and were room mates for the London trip with all the LH'ers. It was a fun time, and I had a great time hanging out with you and the gang. Oddly enough were almost room mates again, when we almost worked together at that resort in Montauk. It was great speaking to you. We will miss you and remember you in our hearts and prayers.

David Linn

December 27, 2007

Seth was a childhood and family friend with whom my brothers and I shared many, many holidays and get-togethers. Although we've been out of touch for some time, he will be sorely missed. Our condolences to the entire family and may you be comforted by your warmest memories.

Rudy Barrow

December 27, 2007

While Seth and I weren't the closest of friends we were friends nonetheless, I knew Seth in the FHHS days, I can still remember him banging away on the piano always with a smile on his face. I was so sorry that he couldn't make our 20th reunion; I really wanted him to be there.

To his family please know your son (and brother to some) was truly a gifted person. He touched many in many ways. Reading some of the other comments only shows proof of how he was truly loved all around the globe.

In the coming days I will be dedicating space on our fhhs alumni website. http://www.fhhsclassof86.org I will invite the family and whomever else has pictures past or present to please post them in the photo section of the website.

Thank you and God Bless.

Rudy Barrow

December 27, 2007

While Seth and I weren't the closest of friends we were friends nonetheless, I knew Seth in the FHHS days, I can still remember him banging away on the piano always with a smile on his face. I was so sorry that he couldn't make our 20th reunion; I really wanted him to be there.

To his family please know your son (and brother to some) was truly a gifted person. He touched many in many ways. Reading some of the other comments only shows proof of how he was truly loved all around the globe. There aren't many people that this can be said about.

In the coming days I will be dedicating space on our fhhs alumni website. http://www.fhhsclassof86.org I will invite the family and whomever else has pictures past or present to please post them in the photo section of the website.

Thank you and God Bless.

Robyne Goldstein

December 26, 2007

I did not really know Seth, but I knew of him at FHHS. Many of my friends were close to him. Although we didn't know each other well, I still knew that he was an intelligent and sweet guy. I feel so terrible to learn of his passing. I know that Seth will be missed by all he came in contact with in his short life.

Lance Trebesch

December 26, 2007

Seth,

I am honored to have known you, to have experienced your wit, your creativity, and most importantly your caring for others.

Lance Trebesch

Susan & Cary Leonidas

December 25, 2007

Our hearts go out to Seth's family during this time of mourning. Seth will always live on in our memories, and he will be missed very much.

Andrew Martin

December 25, 2007

There's so little I can say to Karen, Alan, Sheera and the rest of the family that I haven't already expressed on the blog. Let me just be formal and say that Seth was a fine, fine man and a cherished longtime friend, and to please accept my very deepest sympathies on his untimely passing.

Drew

Hani Asfour

December 25, 2007

Seth is one of the most fascinating people I have worked with, and I am saddened by his passing as he had so much to offer in intelligence and creativity. I wish his family my deepest condolences.

andrea pilati

December 25, 2007

To Karen, Alan and Sheera,

My heart was breaking today as I walked up Amsterdam Ave.

To lose such a wonderful, vibrant brother and son, and to me, such a beautiful gift of a friend. I am better for having known him.

My thoughts are with you, as ever.

andrea

Steven Warheit

December 24, 2007

Karen, Alan and all of Seth's family and friends

We share your grief.

Chris and Steve Warheit

Leif Knutsen

December 24, 2007

Farewell, Seth - we will always remember you and count your memory as a blessing.

Bill Rattner

December 24, 2007

We were blessed to know you, Seth.

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