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Eddie Guerra
February 16, 2025
Memories of a great mentor!!! You are missed Eleanor!!!
Vicki Freedman
February 16, 2024
Eleanor was special in every way. She added so much to our lives . We think about her often and miss her .
Xox
Vicki and Dick
Eddie Guerra
February 16, 2023
Time goes by but your memories are forever!!!
Great times and learning from you Dear friend!!! My sympathy and love!!!
Eddie Guerra
Elegant Millwork
Mamaroneck, NY
Eddie Guerra
February 16, 2022
Eleanor we miss you dear friend!!! Great times and great projects together, lots of memories!!!
Eddie Guerra
February 16, 2021
Thank you for mentoring me Eleanor, you will always be missed!!!
Eddie Guerra
February 17, 2020
Think often with sweet memories of a dear friend. Leni Rosenberg Reiss
Frank Epstein
February 16, 2020
Missing such a special woman always and forever! The world was a much better place with you.
Eddie Guerra
February 18, 2019
Dear Elyse and family,
Your mom was an inspiring and great visionary designer, it was a pleasure to work with Eleanor!!
Special times that will always be missed.
My sympathy and love to your family!!!
Eddie Guerra
Elegant Millwork Co.
Mamaroneck, NY
Jill Lambert
February 16, 2019
Eleanors memory holds strong and her essence can be seen more and more in granddaughter Lexis talents.
Frank Epstein
July 8, 2011
Keep the candle burning forever!
Frank Epstein
July 8, 2011
Dear Elyse, Jay, Carmen, Richard and Fraser,
It's been a long road and continue to extend my condolences to you, your famiily and friends. Elenaor was a remarkable woman. I will always cherish the special time that I spent with her.
Love,
Frank Epstein
Julie Seaman
June 2, 2011
Dear Elyse,
I have been thinking about you and planning to write ever since we received the sad news from Frederick. I had no idea that Eleanor was even sick and I was just so shocked and so, so sad to hear that she had passed away. I wish I had known that she and all of you were going through this fight against her cancer while she was still alive because she was very special to me and I wish I could have told her that while she was still with us. I think of Eleanor as our "other mom" because that was how she treated Jeff and me (and our kids) whenever she was with us. She was such a warm, lovely, funny, talented, and interesting person. I feel like we were blessed to have had her in our lives for all of those years. She is very much missed.
I have such vivid memories and impressions of Eleanor; she had a kind of self-deprecating charm and charisma and she was just so adorable the way she would bust into a room with her big personality. When Jeff teased her (as he teased everyone) she was a great sport. He loved to quote her on the ceiling being "the forgotten plane" and I think she really got a kick out of it. She never took herself too seriously despite her enormous talent and success. It is nice for us that every time we walk into a room in our house we are in a small way with Eleanor. Especially in Southampton, the place exudes her sensibilities and we have so many things of hers (like the giant shell in my bathroom that she "shared" with me because she couldn't find another - we were supposed to trade it back and forth each summer but she never took her turn).
I keep making myself cry.
Love,
Julie
Leslie Untracht
April 29, 2011
Dearest Elyse and Jay,
Steve Reich called to tell me of the passing of your dear mother. I am heartbroken to hear that she is gone. It is hard to imagine a world without her. She was truely one of the finest human beings and I will remember all the impressions that she has left with me over the years. Keep her spirit alive as you will through your family and I love you both as you are and ....as you are a child of this noble woman. I will say a prayer for her over here in Stockholm where I have lived for 17 years. I have a daughter Mikaela who is 17. Love, Leslie
April 23, 2011
Dear Richard, Jay, and Elyse:
It is with great saddness that I read of Ellie's death. She was an extraordinary person, with tremendous energy for life. Sending you our best in this difficult time, Kitty and Rebecca Moss
Kinnet and Chris Ehring
March 24, 2011
Dear Frazer and Family,
Chris gave me the sad and shocking news after he got off the phone wuth you today. I say shocking as we were unaware of Eleanor's illness, but more shocking because of her too few years on this earth and the fact that she was the kind of person whom you thought would never die, would never run out of energy or zest for life. She had such joi de vivre.
When I was a realtor with Blue Bay in Amagansett, in the summertime, she often stopped in to say hello and give me the dates that her home would be available for rent. She was always kind, gracious, unassuming.
She brought a different kind of culture to the east end with the music festival, her labor of love. She may have been petite, but she was a dynamo.
I'll never forget the last time we saw her, and you, for that matter at The Tides Inn in Irvington, VA, which we now call home, where you brought your boat on your way north. It being June in Virginia, It was hot as all get out. You both were melting. We called the Inn to get you out of the heat and into the comfort of
an air-conditioned room. What followed was a lovely visit-going to the after church picnic at Historic Christ Church, dinner at the Tides, shopping and antiquing with Eleanor in Kilmarnock, dinner at our country club with the Dennys...
Frazer, we're so sorry that she was taken from you and her children well before she should have been. When you and she married in the summer of 2006, we couldn't have thought of a better matched couple. Your mutual thirst and hunger for life, your keen interest and love for the arts and your zeal and fearless committment to taking on projects that would leave most people scratching their heads.
She will be sorely missed. I know it's hard, but may you find comfort in the fact that her life enriched yours in your married life for over four years and in your LTV life for gee, what is it, over 12, 13 years? And with all tose many years, the lasting memories.
Our deepest sympathy and all our love,
Kinnet and Chris
Eddie Guerra
March 24, 2011
Dear Elyse, it was a great pleasure to work with Eleanor in the past, she was a great teacher for me in all aspects of decoration and I will miss her a lot... I am in Brazil visiting and just found about her, please accept my sincere sentiments...may God bless you and your family Elyse!!!
Allison Sachs
March 8, 2011
Dear Elyse and family, please accept my and David's sincerest sympathies. Eleanor was a amazing talent and we are lucky enough to live with her vision and love every day in the home she designed for us. I think there is no more intimate way to get to know people than to design the space they live in. Elyse, Mom spoke of you and Lexi all the time. You were both her angels. Now she will be yours. I also know your Mom found a lot of hapiness when she met Frasier. She was a truly passionate woman who loved her family, music, and art. We are so sorry for your loss. Take care, Allison.
Eleanor in England
Karin Kenn
March 8, 2011
Dearest Frazer,
I am so sad to hear this news. Sweet Eleanor - although we just met a couple of times in England, I loved her straight away and knew her to be one of life's special people. I'm very happy to have met her and so so sorry not to have had the opportunity to come and visit you in USA and get to know you both better.
The Moiseiwitsch bloodline is a strong one, and the reunion was a wonderful day for me that I will never forget, I felt a part of a family even though so many of the people had never met before. We all marvelled at a sense of connection. Eleanor was special - she had the love and intuition that carries into something which I can only describe as transcendent that goes beyond life and expresses itself through life. Like music. I know you will miss her, but she will always be with you. Please send her my love. I will play some of Grandpa Benno's music and think of her.
The family is scattered all over the world. If you come to England again please let me know because I'd love to meet you again and the grandchildren. I live in remote Spain as you know, but can get to England more easily than New York.
Uncle Boris told me that Eleanor was ill, but I didn't know what the problem was, or that it was serious. I wanted to get in touch, but life got in the way. I would like to hear more if you feel you have time at some point to tell me.
Meanwhile, take good care of yourself dear Fraser
with much love from Karin xxx
Alyssa Greenberg
March 8, 2011
Elyse,
I dont even really know where to begin...
I am so sorry for your loss. What might sound like an overused expression of grief, is really so appropriate when thinking about your mom. Eleanor was and will always be an incredibly special person whose loss will be felt forever. I am sorry that I have not been in closer touch with you these past few months. My mother in law initially thought that respecting your privacy was paramount, but when we were told how sick Ellie was, I think i was just in disbelief. Your mom had more life in her then anyone I have ever known. I felt a really special friendship with her. She always tried to help me understand relationships in my family. She not only created the ambiance of my home, but helped me to appreciate beauty in a new way. She was truly a special special friend. I cant imagine the loss you feel, but perhaps knowing how close you two truly were will someday help ease the sadness. You are a very lucky person to have had a mom like Ellie.
As my Rabbi says, "may her memories be a blessing".
All my love,
Alyssa
Jackie Wolf
March 8, 2011
Dear Elyse,
I have tried to reach you by phone to express my condolences to you and your family. I spoke to Frazier today. I hope he will be okay. We will all miss Eleanor. I see her beauty in every room of my house and I see her smiling…that is a good thing. I know she loved her children and grandchildren very much. She has left a wonderful legacy with her music, decorating and love.
Fondly,
Jackie Wolf
Jennifer Okin
February 28, 2011
Elyse and Jay,
We were truly saddened to hear the news today. Your Mom was our neighbor in Amagansett for the past eight years and I always looked forward to seeing her each Spring when we opened the house. Visiting your mom was like visiting family.. She could never feed us enough and was always so welcoming.
It is very rare to meet such a happy person who truly enjoyed life. I honestly feel that it's not fair someone this good, and pure should have been taken so soon She is an inspiration to ALL. We feel honored and blessed to have known her.
Wishing you all strength and peace at this time.
Jennifer Okin and Jon Santemma
Martha Ostrom
February 28, 2011
Dear beloved Elyse, Jay, Richard, Frazer and all of her beautiful family, which included many, many friends. I truly feel blessed to have known and loved Eleanor. She enriched and changed my life and that of my family. We always kidded that we were just two siblings sisters who happened to have been dropped into two separate families. Somehow, we were destined to find one another, and we did. She left so many legacies and will be remembered for them, especially the Music Festival of the Hamptons. Who else would have tackled such a monumental challenge?! When you feel a wind blowing or a gentle breeze brushing against you, it is our angel, letting you know she'll always be there for you. We are all truly fortunate to have been a part of her life.
Love, Martha, Lonnie, Kelly, Erin, Amy, Katie and families
Sigalit Goldring
February 28, 2011
Good night my beautiful friend. I hope tomorrow will bring to you some comfort, a little consol to your soul. For all those moments of heart broken and of impenetrable pain, I can only offer my love and friendship. Nothing that I will say or do, will go deep enough…I have no illusion. I can only present my bare hand when you will need it.
In my heart I know that if your mom could, she would have asked the angels around her to kiss you at night, to ease your pain. May GOD bless you, with countless of happy moments in every step you will take in your future life. May the beauty that surrounded your mom will always be your inspiration and may the bond that the two of you shared will pass easily to the next generation. I looked at your mom and I saw what you are made off: strength combined with beauty and love, genuineness, sincerity and devotion for every thing that you do. I know she will always be a part of you and of those who were blessed to know her.
Many Blessings,
Sigalit Goldring C.H.
David & Patrick David Duncan Antiques
February 28, 2011
Hello Frederick - Thanks so much for forwarding this and for informing us of the terrible news , we were both truly saddened to hear of Eleanor's death . I hope that she didn't suffer long , I'm sure she was greatly comforted by your friendship . She was such a lovely person and so full of life ! She always created an air of excitement and fun ; when she visited New York she would often stop by late in the day knowing that she would find us in . She would tell us news of her latest project or her passion , the Music Festival . I'll never forget her wonderful laugh or smile ... Eleanor was truly one of a kind and will be truly missed . David & Patrick
Danielle Lubin
February 28, 2011
feb 25
I am so so sorry about your mom, sweetie. We met when you were a little girl. I want you to know that I have never had a friend that I loved more deeply and that I admire more than your mom. She was a huge influence in my thinking; she was a smart, smart lady. We had some very about conversations about life, about love, about everything. She loved you so much I don’t know what to say I am just so so sorry. I was hoping for the best. I have not seen your mom in quite a while but we are always in touch. I am feeling so so so sad it must be terrible for you and your brother jay because she adored you and I wish I was there with you, I wish I could see her one more time and please stay in touch with me sweetie.
Leni Reiss
February 27, 2011
Dear Elyse and family:
I just learned the sad news from a mutual friend here in Phoenix and memories of Ellie are crowding my mind. We were best of friends in those golden Great Neck High School days and managed to stay in touch across the miles and through the years. Ellie was a precious, petite package of energy, generosity, dedication, commitment and caring. Plus -- she loved to shop! One time, when she was visiting here in Phoenix, we decided at the last minute to invite friends from Great Neck who now live here for dinner. In an hour she (with a little help from me) coordinated the most elegant dinner party! What a gal.
Loving thoughts from me to Ellie's family. She adored you all.
Leni Reiss
Eleanor with Frazer's children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Bridgehampton, 2009
Page Dougherty Delano
February 25, 2011
martin ligorner
February 24, 2011
Dear Elyse, Jay, and family.
We just heard the sad news about your Mom. Toby and I think about how lucky were to know her and the magical changes she made to our house constanly remind us of her and her creative genius.
Lovingly, Toby and Marty, Amagansett
Ellen Ashenfarb
February 24, 2011
Elyse I do know how much your mom loved me and I loved her so so much.
She was family to me and I felt like family to her. Knowing how devastated I feel I can only imagine what you and your family were and are going through.
I think of you all the time and if you ever want to talk you can always call me. I have to say that Eleanor was such a hugh spirit I feel her everywhere I go out here. We had so many experiences at so many places out here in the Hamptons everywhere I go I think of all the amazing memories we shared. I hope you know that I will be there to help however I can with the memorials in New York and Hamptons.
Please keep me informed of what the plans are. I don't think I can
come to Florida for the funeral but I will be there in spirit. This is going to take a long time for me to even believe she is gone.
I really do love you and Lexi alot.
xoxo,
Ellen
Karen Cantor
February 24, 2011
Bonnie just emailed me about your mother. I am sooo sorry. I know how devastated you must be. This is a huge lost. I wish I was nearby to comfort you. As you go through this horrible time I hope the fond memories of her will bring you comfort. You were so lucky to be so close to your mother and have 47 years of incredible mother/daughter relationship.
My heart is with you.
Xo, Karen
February 24, 2011
Dear Elyse,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. I have known your mom for many many years, and I just simply adored Eleanor. She was a class act. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. You can be sure that she is in heaven at this moment, rearranging the furniture.
With Sympathy,
Kathy Vickers
Jill Lambert
February 24, 2011
Elyse -
We will never forget Eleanor and so many of the special memories shared growing up: more sleepovers than we can count, elegant parties at your house, tea and tunafish on special blue plates in your kitchen, a trip to Great Adventure for your birthday, and a surprise party you two made for me when I passed some skating test.
She was a remarkable lady who no doubt will live on in you and Lexi, and Jay's family. My mom, Peter and I are deeply saddened. Our hearts go out to all close to Ellie.
Robert Teixeira
February 24, 2011
Hey Elyse,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I remember as a young boy how sweet your mother was. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Leslie and Mitchell Drucker
February 23, 2011
Dear Elyse,
Just heard the news about your mom one min ago. I can't tell you how sorry
I am to hear this news. I can only say that I hope she passed peacefully and
comfortably. I know how close the two of you were - very remarkable, special
bond the two of you always had. Be comforted in knowing that she will still always be with you. You will cry - you will have many moments. that never ends... But you will still also, somehow hear her voice, her laughter, her advice, you will see her smile and you will forever feel her love and know that she is looking down on you.
She was a beautiful, strong, very accomplished woman who was admired and
respected by so many. I know you were so proud of her. I feel lucky to have
known her!!!
I Love you and will be in Florida right around Passover. Know my heart is
there with you. Sending heartfelt condolences...and so much love and hugs...
Leslie, (Mitch, Sammy Jesse and Dani too)
Sven Bernitt
February 23, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to call.
vicki freedman
February 23, 2011
Dear Elyse, There aren't words to express how sad Dick and I are at the loss of your mom.I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to tell her how much she meant to me and how much I loved her. She was an incredible friend whom I will always miss.
Elyse, I want you to know how much your mother loved you and she never failed to tell me how proud she was of you.She told me she found great comfort in knowing that you were in such a good place in your life.
Our thoughts are with you and Jay at what we know is a most difficult time.Please know that we are there for you if you need us.
Love,
Vicki and Dick
Joseph Martinez
February 23, 2011
my family has been so blessed to have Eleanor be part of our lives. She will truly missed and be in our hearts forever.
Barbara Merkle
February 23, 2011
Dear Elyse and Jay;
I was very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. She was a kind, gracious, accomplished woman who lived life to the fullest and will long be remembered by those whose lives she touched. My mother adored her and I will always remember the caring and friendship your mother extended to her. I am sorry she was taken from you so soon.
With heartfelt condolences to you and your family,
Barbara
P. S. When I last visited Lisa, she showed me a chapter in a book, Hamptons II, written by the publisher of the Hampton's Community Paper that was devoted to your mother and her formation of the Hampton's Music Festival. It was a lovely tribute to her and her passion for culture and music.
Jay Franke
February 23, 2011
We are so blessed to have known Eleanor and to be able to have worked with her. Just the thought of her energy and vivaciousness, puts the biggest smile on our faces..she will be so very missed. All our love, Jay and David
Mother and Daughter
Elyse Fried
February 23, 2011
Mom,
Not a single day will pass without your light touching my soul, without your memory filling my heart, and without your wisdom enriching my life. I am full of gratitude for being blessed with the most magnificent mother in the universe. I love you with all my heart and soul from "here to the stars and back again".
Love your daughter,
Elyse Jill
ELEANOR LEONARD
February 23, 2011
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