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for Ian Arcus
Peter Cristo
May 28, 2024
Ian was a very nice person and a good attorney. It's amazing how time flies by. Best wishes to his loved ones.
Peter A. Cristo, Esq
Patricia & Aviva Banks
June 1, 2020
Ian will always be alive from his kindness and ethics. His morality impacted our lives beyond expression, eternalize his unique insight. We know he has earned high honors in heaven and has made God happy!
Margaret Ovsanikow
May 29, 2020
Every so often I still feel Ian's hand on my shoulder telling not to worry about the future for my son's. His understanding of the heart of a mother in crisis was uncanny. All these year's later I still feel safe when I think about him. His light shines bright over all whom he represented and protected. I miss his strength and certainty. I counted him among my friends.
Margaret Ovsanikow
June 12, 2013
To Ian's family,
My sympathy to you all on your loss. Ian's kindness and understanding of the law, brought my son's and myself through some painful times. His calmness made us feel safe and protected. I honor him for this. My family and I will miss him.
June 10, 2013
To theArcus family,
Ian was always on a shining star level - a very warm, wonderful, intelligent person all through our school days in Hudson. My husband only met him once at a HS Reunion and remembers being impressed by him. What a beautiful human being he was. May your good memories and his love sustain you.
Sincerely, Suzanne Moore Siegel and Paul Siegel
Peter Cristo
June 10, 2013
To the Arcus family-- I have known Ian for years. He was a great lawyer and loved his friends and family immensely; we will miss his presence among us. I know his passing imposed a great toll on all who knew him. His legacy will be those memories he has left behind--all good. Best wishes to your family , Peter A. Cristo, Esq. Albany
Civil War Ball at University of Rochester, Fall 1967
June Buniak
June 9, 2013
Ian was one of the kindest, most intelligent men I have ever known. Our high school "romance" senior year at Hudson High is one of my treasured memories and I can't believe I will never be able to reminisce with him about this again--senior prom, Lake Taghkanic, miniature golf, watching his bowling tournaments, trying to play a little tennis (I couldn't compete with his skill level) at the HHS tennis courts near his house, hanging out with Bruce and Terry, and eventually visiting him at college our freshman year. I will try to post a photo I recently found when showing my daughter photos from 1967 (in honor of her high school graduation this year.) We had both remarked how handsome Ian was. The photo is from a Civil War ball that Ian and his friends organized at Univ. of Rochester as part of their interest in History and Political Science. I will miss my occasional phone calls to Ian, which have kept our friendship going over all these years.
Norm and Sue Arcus
June 8, 2013
Dear Lorraine and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man and are so thankful we were able to spend time with you and Ian when you came to Arizona. His death is a tremendous loss to all of us. He will be missed by everyone.
Mark Tarr
June 8, 2013
I knew Ian for many years when we both worked for the Senate, & even though it's been a good many years since then, I can still remember his keen intelligence, insight, kindness & decency to this day. He will be greatly missed by many; of that, I'm certain.
Buddy & Ruthie
June 7, 2013
Dear Lorraine & Family, Words cannot express our shock and sense of loss upon hearing of Ian's passing. He was a dear friend whom we will sadly miss. May the memories of his love for his family, friends, and the House of Israel, serve as a blessing to all who knew him.
June 7, 2013
Our son was a recent client of Attorney Arcus, and we are so grateful for his compassionate and insightful representation. His advocacy supported our spirits as well as our case. We join your family in a sense of loss and offer our condolences.
Respectfully,
Vivi Mannuzza-Cohen
Christine Koepp
June 6, 2013
My father was a client of Ian back in the early to mid 90's. We both had the opportunity to witness the man he was. He consistently proved to be always kind, understanding, patient & professional. A huge loss to our community for the sake of children and your family. Words can't express our sympathy. We truly hope you find healing in the wonderful memories he is cherished in.
Our deepest sympathies,
Christine Pearson-Koepp & Andrew Pearson
Lisa Frisch
June 6, 2013
Ian was a wonderful friend and volunteer with us at The Legal Project, and we all mourn his loss. We will keep Ian and his family and friends close in thought. May his memory be a blessing.
June 6, 2013
Please accept my sympathies on the loss of Ian. He was a fine lawyer and a lovely man.
Florence Richardson
Judy Phaff-Ledger
June 6, 2013
Dear Lorraine, Michael and family:
We were so saddened to hear of Ian's passing. I'll always remember his great smile...
May you find strength and comfort in your family and friends.
Lois Goland
June 4, 2013
Dear Lorraine and family,
I was so sorry to learn of Ian's untimely passing. I always enjoyed seeing Ian at various events and simchahs and his big smile and laughing eyes always made me smile too. His obvious love and pride in his family was quite evident. You were all his greatest joy. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very painful time. May his memory be a comfort to you all in the days and months ahead.
Lois Goland
Maria Ginter
June 4, 2013
Marilyn and family - I was so sorry to read of Ian's passing. Having met him only briefly years ago, I read with great interest all the wonderful messages left in this book about him. May you find comfort in your memories and the knowledge that he will always be with you in spirit. God bless!
Stacy Cohen
June 4, 2013
Dear Lorraine, Rachel, Shira, Josh, and Family,
Our condolences go out to all of you, he will be much missed by all. Ian was a wonderful man, husband, father, friend. I think of Ian at shul, and he was always so calm, so nice and friendly. May your memories keep him alive in your hearts always.
Dave, Stacy, Ben & Steve
Dr. Marc Kerschner
June 4, 2013
Dear Arcus Family...
My deepest condolences on your loss. I was a client and acquaintance of Ian when I lived in Albany. He was a true mensch and I am sure missed by all.
June 4, 2013
Dear Lorraine, Rachel, Shira, Josh and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Ian was such a caring and kind men. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Belinshteyn and Levin Families
Karen Fisher Gutheil
June 4, 2013
As Chair of the NYSBA Committee on Children and the Law, I offer my condolences to your family on behalf of all the members of our Committee. Ian was a passionate advocate for children and was a highly valued member of our Committee. We will miss him very much.
Roseann Commisso
June 4, 2013
Dear Lorraine: So sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of working with Ian at Senator Perry's office. My sympathy to you and your family
Gerald Leary
June 4, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of Ian's passing. I had several cases with Ian over the past 16 years and he was always professional nowithstanding his zealous advocacy for his client. What I will remember most about Ian is how kind he was to my young children. Everytime Ian drove past our house he would stop to say hello if the kids and I were out playing ball, and spend a few minutes asking my kids how they were doing in school and other activities. Ian would end every conversation with my young kids telling them their dad was a good lawyer and an even better dad. This always put a big smile on my children's faces and showed me an example of what a kind and thoughtful man Ian was. Ian will be missed by his colleagues and the legal profession. Ny sincere condolences for your loss.
Nicole Nichols
June 4, 2013
Lorraine & family, I am so sorry for your loss...you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicole Nichols
Tara Ornoski
June 4, 2013
Dear Lorraine, Rachel, Shira, Josh and Family,
Im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alice Berke
June 4, 2013
As I look at the child that was once my foster child but is now mine, I whisper my quiet thanks to Ian. I wonder how many parents like me who come to take their children's adoptions for granted as the years go by are doing the same thing right now. My condolences to Lorraine and the rest of Ian's family.
Donald F. McCarthy Jr.
June 3, 2013
Arcus Family,
So sorry for your loss. Ian was such a caring and calming influence to all who met him.
RIP,Ian.
June 3, 2013
To the Arcus Family,
I have known Ian for more than 30 years. I always enjoyed working with him. He was a warm, intelligent and caring man. Always professional, knew his craft and treated everyone with dignity and respect. My thoughts are with with you and your loved ones.
Jackie Bashkoff, Delmar, New York
Ken Levine (Barry's brother)
June 3, 2013
I only met Ian a few times, playing cards when visiting my brother. He was always the first to welcome me, warmly, and we had memorable conversations. My heartfelt condolences to the family. May your memories bring you peace.
Robin Shufelt
June 3, 2013
Dear Arcus Family, Ian was my Attorney and Friend during the past 7 years. I know he Loved his Family dearly and was very Proud of his Children and New Grandchild. You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers.
Jane and Mel Waldman
June 3, 2013
Dear Lorraine and Arcus Family,
We send our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Husband and Father, Ian. He left a wonderful legacy of which you can all be proud.
Debby Flancbaum
June 3, 2013
Dear Lorraine,
I was saddened to hear about Ian's illness and his untimely passing. May your memories of your life together bring you and the children comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.....
Peter B.
June 3, 2013
Less than 2 years ago, we moved into the neighborhood. One of the first to welcome us were the Arcus'. Ian was so so generous with his time and tender ways. Immediately we knew we had a neighbor who would include us with open arms, happy to do anything to make our transition smooth. Even though I knew Ian for so short a time, he had a way of making friendships count. I will sorely miss watching the French Open without my tennis brother/neighbor.
Elise Hiller
June 3, 2013
Lorraine-My most heartfelt sympathies on the loss of Ian. We fell in love with you both on our Israel trip and I had the pleasure of bumping into Ian many times in the intervening years. He was a special person and will be greatly missed.
Elise (Cohen) Hiller
Jeffrey Sherrin
June 3, 2013
Dear Lorraine, Rachel, Shira, Josh and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Ian's passing. In the many years that I have had the privilege of knowing Ian, as a neighbor, tennis player, and attorney, I have always enjoyed and respected him, his warmth, happiness and, above all, his love of and pride in his family. I am so sorry for your loss.
June 3, 2013
To Arcus Family:
I was a former employee of Ian's and he was such a kind person and i enjoyed working with him. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Michelle Brown
Karen Gaither
June 3, 2013
Dear Lorraine,
So very sorry for your loss. Ian was such a terrific guy.
Karen Schaffer Gaither
Patricia & Aviva Angelique Banks
June 3, 2013
Ian Arcus loved children beyond belief-he
represented my daughter since before born
and protected her rights. His intelligent
and professional demeanor of standing by
and with us was superior. I can't begin
to express this enough of extreme grief
and sadness to learn of his passing now.
Our sentiments go to his family whom he
had spoken of with such pride and joy!
Carolyn D'Agostino
June 3, 2013
I had the pleasure of sharing office space with Ian for several years and he was a wonderful mentor, a raconteur, and a friend. He always had time to give advice or encouragement no matter how busy he was, no matter how basic my question might have been. He was a kind friend to me when one of my children was very ill a few years ago. He was a staunch advocate for the many children he represented in family court and was, a lawyer's lawyer, and a mensch. I will miss him.
Dorah Bluth
June 3, 2013
Lorraine, with deepest sympathy. May you find peace in the blessings of Zion.
June 3, 2013
Dear Lorraine & Children, I am So Very Sorry to hear of your loss, Please Know My Thoughts & Prayers are with you, MrChuck
Nicole Weinstein
June 3, 2013
My condolences.
A friend
June 3, 2013
To the Arcus family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ian was a remarkable man and a great leader for our community.
June 3, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. We only met his once, but we could see the wonderful man that he was.
Elle and Hy Kapiot
Betsy Ruslander
June 3, 2013
To the Arcus Family,
When I think of Ian I am reminded of Emerson's poem...What is success?
"To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate the beauty; To find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; This is to have succeeded."
This is his legacy. Please know that we all share in your loss and grief.
June 3, 2013
As most of you already know
Our friend Ian passed this morning
It was way to early for him to go
and now we all are in mourning
It is very difficult to express how I feel
His passing just doesn't seem real
This was a man I truly loved
and so did God up above
I write this poem to do my part
I will miss him with all my heart.
So pass the deck this one last time
in honor of our friend Ian in this rhyme
Barry Levine
Member of the Capital District Poker and Talmud Group
Nicole Ryan
June 3, 2013
It was an honor to be able say that I knew Ian.
He was a kind man and always had a story to share or a kind word to say.
He will missed.
Shirley Johnson
June 3, 2013
Lorraine,
Heart felt sympathy to you and your family. May you find peace in the wonderful memories that we all will cherish.
Shirley Johnson and family
Sue Kohn
June 3, 2013
Dear Lorraine,
I am so very sorry for your incredible loss. Ian was a great guy and I have such fond memories of him.
Judy and Stu Madnick
June 3, 2013
We were very sorry to learn of your loss.
Teri Naglieri
June 3, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Ian and he was a joy to work with. My deepest sympathy to all of you. He was a good and honest man.
Len Crouch
June 3, 2013
So sorry to see this news. I had the pleasure of meeting Ian many years ago and whether a week, a month or years past - our interactions were always like we saw each other daily. He was a true gentleman and I will always keep him and all his family in my prayers.
Carol Jewell
June 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss.
June 3, 2013
I knew Ian from Family Court and thought he was so nice and a brilliant attorney. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Tina Pinney
Barbara Stein
June 3, 2013
Our memories of Ian are wonderful. He was a loving husband and father and a great contributor to the community. We will miss our many book discussions but mostly him. Our love to his family and his many, many friends.
Barbara, Les and Nicole Stein
anonymous
June 3, 2013
I am truly sorry to hear of Ian's untimely passing. I knew him many years ago when he was a student at Albany Law School and then when he was a Law Guardian for Albany County. May G-d be with your family, as he is with Ian.
Carol/Norman Rosenthal
June 2, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. He will be in our thoughts & Prayers.
Lisa Gordon
June 2, 2013
Ian Arcus was a mensch. He was always a gentleman at Family Court--a setting where, suffice it to say, people are not always at their best. He always had time to utter a kind word, or to render advice to anyone who was smart enough seek out his opinion on a particular problem. I will never forget running into him on the Amtrak train back to Albany from Nyc. When we arrived at the station in Rensselaer, he decided to walk me to my car. It was a very cold winter's night and it was late. I was burdened with various bags, and was not able to walk quickly, and my car was at the far end of the far parking lot. Anyone in their right mind would have said a quick "see you later" and dashed off to their car so they could get home at that late hour. Ian, however, ambled slowly with me, and made it all seem like no big deal. To me that moment sums up the kind of man he was. Ian Arcus was a mensch. Now that he is gone, it occurs to me that we are the sum total of our actions in this life. Ian's many acts of kindness are truly his legacy, and why his passing will make so many of us feel so profoundly sad today and in the days to come. We can honor Ian and ourselves by trying to take the time to be kind to the people with whom we come in contact every day. Those opportunities, those moments are why we are here and they are what we will be remembered by. Ian Arcus was a mensch...we would all do well to live by his example of a life well lived.
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