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ABRAMS--Stuart Edward. Of New York City and Ancramdale, NY. Extraordinary spouse, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, friend, lawyer, historian, writer, pianist, cross-country skier, gardener, Red Sox fan. Born April 30, 1953 in Englewood, NJ, son of the late Dilys (Jones) and Selden Abrams, he died October 13, 2011 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Stuart was loved and admired by his spouse of 31 years, Caroline J. Downey, his children Alexandra and Stephen Abrams-Downey, his sister Nancy Abrams Gaess, his siblings-in-law Peter, Jim, Sally, Bob, Nancy, Steve, KT, Paul, Hallie, Eleanor and Jay, his 19 nieces and nephews, his cousins and his many friends. A 1974 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia Law School, 1977, he had been a partner at Frankel & Abrams since 1994 and was a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. From 1982-1989, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York, where he served as Chief Appellate Counsel and Chief of the Major Crimes Unit. He also served as an Associate Independent Counsel for Iran-Contra Matters from 1989-1990. Those wishing to honor Stuart's memory may consider donations to Obama for America 2012 and Partners in Health. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 29, at 1:00pm at the Ethical Culture Society, 64th St and Central Park West.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 19, 2011.

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Barbara Bell

October 26, 2011

Dear Caroline,
Jane emailed me with the news of Stuart's death. Although I never met him, I can imagine that he was an extraordinary man and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anne Horowitz

October 24, 2011

Dear Carolyn and family,
We were so sad to hear about Stu's passing. Although we haven't spent time with either of you for awhile, we have such great memories of you and Stu and fun times in NYC before kids. Glenn always loved Stu, and will miss him very much. We will see you at the memorial service on Saturday.
Love, Anne and Glenn Horowitz

Bruce McAllister

October 23, 2011

I never met Stuart but reading this, I thought, there is a full, good life. And then I read his last wishes. His generosity of spirit will live.

October 22, 2011

We were very sorry to hear of Stuart's untimely passing. Our deepest condolences to his family. Ruya and Lloyd Eisenberg

Jan Miller-Vogel

October 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love: Jan & Steven,

October 20, 2011

Reading Luke 7:11-17 can provide comfort to your family.

October 20, 2011

Please accept my condolences. I'm sure Stuart brought good feelings to most who knew him. May God hold Stuart in his memory while he's fast asleep in God's arms waiting for the day to be awakened again. (Isaiah 26:19)
May peace and comfort be with you during this difficult time.

FTB

October 20, 2011

We only want to remember the good times with Stuart: the fun we had at Mohonk including the famous Pictures at an Exhibition piano incident and the mystery weekend fun!!! The wedding party when Stuart played the piano and Caroline sang(still brings tears to my eyes). He was an extraordinary person and the world will not be the same without him. Sorry we will only be able to be with you in spirit at the Memorial service.
Love to the family
Suzie and Victor

Tasha Moore

October 20, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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