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Donald Axleroad Obituary
Donald Morton Axleroad passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at his home. He was born in 1935 in Albany, NY. He leaves his wife, Erica Weingast Axleroad, of Stamford, Connecticut; his sister, Helene Gross of Poughkeepsie; and nephews Kevin Gross of Chicago, Illinois, and Cary Gross (Anna Reisman) of Woodbridge, Connecticut, as well as two grandnieces and one grandnephew, and his friend of many years, Genevieve Murphy.
He graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and received his undergraduate degree from the Pratt Institute. He founded The Food Group, a preeminent advertising agency, which he led for three decades. He was also an award-winning artist. After retiring, he became active in the Stamford community where he founded the Artist's Initiative of the ARI (Always Reaching for Independence) organization, where he taught developmentally disabled adults to draw and paint. He sponsored outreach events to educate the public about Alzheimer's disease. He was awarded the 2016 Stamford United Way Volunteer of the Year Award. He was a member of the New York City Salmagundi Club, the Stamford Art Association, the Greenwich Art Society, and many others. He was a master printmaker and his prints won many awards. (See donaxleroad.com) Much of his artwork focused on Greek mythology and drew connections between the ancient and modern worlds.
Don lived a full and vibrant life. He loved sailing and traveling; he loved sketching whimsical portraits of people he'd just met; he loved cooking feasts for his friends and family, the more the better; but most of all, he loved spending time with his family, who will remember him always as a generous, witty, one-of-a-kind person.
Funeral services are at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Agudath Sholom Synagogue, 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue in Stamford, CT. Interment will follow at Agudath Sholom Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomas M Gallagher Funeral Home (203)359-9999. For more information, please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com.
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Robin & Faye Somerville
February 16, 2018
We met while on a trip to Russia we had an instant connection our love for sailing plus people. His talent was unmatched I remember him making a painting from memory. Such talent we spent many happy hours dinning together with His love Erica. An inspiration of courage despite the odds. His strength has given me support with my own issues. I just wish that I could have seen the painting that he had for me .Like Don himself it would have taken pride of place in our home ,Solid memories with a life time of love. May God go with you Erica
February 15, 2018
Hello Erica and family,
I would like to express my sorrow and condolences to the entire family. Don was a Good person. May his Soul RIP
Maureen Goulbourne
Ken Seiter
September 7, 2017
Don's great talent was outdone only by his kindness and generosity. He made a lasting impact on my life and career and I have too many great memories to capture here. Kevin & Cary - I know how important Don was in your lives and I wish you my deepest sympathies.
Ken
Regina Sampson
September 6, 2017
Dear Kevin and Carey and all the Axlerod kin,
May you treasure all the time you spent with Don. He was a WONDERFUL person.
Regina
Regina Sampson
September 6, 2017
Dear Erica,
May the wonderful memories that you and Don made sustain you during this sad time. Don will always be a very special uncle to me. I will always remember the fabulous meals he would make for family gatherings. And, his wonderful sense of humor. Also, I will remember his fierce love of sailing. My thoughts and the thought of my loving partner, Jane,are with you.
Regina
Richard and Jane Vetter
September 6, 2017
It was a privilege to have known and worked with Don during my many years at The Food Group. May he rest in peace. At this time I extend my deepest sympathy to his family
Sebastian Mortinson
September 6, 2017
I will miss him very much and am honored to have known him.
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