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LENORE NORMAN Obituary

NORMAN--Lenore, died peacefully at home on December 21, 2012 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Milton, devoted mother of Stephen and Judith, loving sister of Roy and sisters-in-law Joan and Jacki. Lenore was a lifelong New Yorker who loved the city and its heritage. She was an early champion of historic preservation and served as Executive Director of the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission for almost a decade, overseeing New York's first comprehensive survey of historic structures, the establishment of historic districts and the protection and preservation of many of the City's most significant buildings. Later, as chair of the Preservation Committee of Manhattan's Community Board #7, she devoted countless hours to protecting the historic and cultural fabric of West Side neighborhoods. Her charm, elegance and generosity of mind and spirit will be sorely missed by friends and colleagues who knew and worked with her over the years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her honor to Sloan Kettering Hospital. Services will be held Monday, 11:15am at "The Riverside", 76th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, NYC.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 22, 2012.

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Eric Nelson

January 4, 2013

I'm very sorry to just have heard of Lenore's passing. I knew her for the several of years we served on Community Board 7 together. She was a classy and elegant woman, and a distinguished colleague on the board. I thought so much of her that, after we served together, I engaged her professionally twice: once to help sell my grandmother's UWS apartment, and then again to help my mom find one in the Lincoln Center area. She'll certainly be missed, and I extend my most heartfelt sympathies to Milt and the rest of the family on their loss.

Judith and Ianto Roberts

January 2, 2013

We are so sad to learn of Lenore's passing and extend our sympathy to Milton, Judy and Stephen, our one-time neighbors and wonderful friends. Our hearts are with you in your grief.

Naomi Conn Liebler, PhD

December 25, 2012

Lenore's obituary brought back wonderful memories of her: I was 15, hired by Milt and Lenny (as she was called then) as an au pair ("mother's helper") for Stephen who was 4 at the time (this was before Judith was born). The family spent summers in West Yarmouth, Cape Cod, and this poor kid from Sunnyside shared two of those summers. I remember Lenny's exquisite style, her closet full of Pappagallos (which set MY standards forever), her generosity and kindness. I happily continued to babysit for Stephen until Judith was born and I went off to college. I've never forgotten the lovely, elegant, and gracious woman who taught me more than she could have realized. My sincere condolences to Milt, Stephen, and Judith. You were lucky to have her light in your lives--and I know it shines still in your memories of her.

Larry & Nancy Teters

December 24, 2012

We are so very sorry to hear about Lenore. Enjoyed reading about her accomplishments and passions. We are thinking about Judy and your family during this difficult time.

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