AARON BRITVAN Obituary

BRITVAN--Aaron, Esq. Aaron Britvan passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. Born July 10, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, to Flora Stark and Louis Britvan. He was a Korean War Veteran and upon his return from service, attended Brooklyn Law School from 1958-1961. He was a practicing attorney for over 50 years and a pioneer in the area of Adoption Law. He served as Chairperson of the Adoption Committee Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and was a member of the New York State Task Force on Permanency Planning for Children in Foster Care. He was a consultant with the New York State legislature in the promulgation of laws in the area of adoption and foster care and helped pen numerous laws on adoption in New York State. He served as counsel and legal advisor to the Adoptive Parents Committee of the State of New York for many years and lectured on behalf of the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau Academy of Law, and the Suffolk Academy of Law on the subject of adoption. He was an instructor in the Continuing Legal Education program for attorneys seeking information on adoption, as well as a participating mentor on adoption to the Young Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association. He is the author of "Adoption in New York", an educational pamphlet distributed by the New York State Bar Association. He has appeared in and been interviewed by the news media including The New York Times, Newsday, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX Network, PBS and has been a speaker for the American Fertility Association, the National Council on Adoption, Adoptive Parents Committee, and Resolve. Over the course of his career he brought thousands of families together through the process of adoption and his lasting legacy is all of the families that he lovingly helped to create. Aaron's pride and joy was his family and he is survived by his wife, Joan, daughters Lauren (Craig), Dina (Rich), and Nicole (David), his beloved grandchildren Dylan, Blake, Trevor, Jason, Callie and Ben, as well as the Orlinsky children and grandchildren who warmed his heart. Donations in his memory can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. His love, gentleness and genuine care for others will be greatly missed.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 12, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for AARON BRITVAN

8 Entries

Marsha Sarfaty

July 6, 2023

A man of gold, he was so caring and went above and beyond through our adoption process. May his memory be a blessing! Thoughts and prayers to his beloved family! The Sarfaty Family

Lori G

October 25, 2022

Aaron was a true honest and loving soul who has helped so many they his tireless work in facilitating adoptions. He was a hero for my family. His legacy lives on thru all the forever homes he brought together

Daniel Sapen

January 26, 2022

I only knew Aaron through his role as our adoption attorney. However, he went the extra mile to share his wisdom and skill in preparing us for the adoption of our beautiful daughter, was always concerned and available - and never mercenary - and was warm and congratulatory long after his professional services were complete. We will remember him as an important and positive force - person - in our lives. He should be remembered as someone who made the world a better place by creating families, by giving children and parents a chance to live their best lives, by offering genuine hope to those who weren't ready to accept that parenthood will be denied them, and by always making it clear that the love and meaning behind his profession was a calling, something much more than a livelihood. Thank you Aaron - Dina, Alyssa, and I wish ongoing peace and strength for his family and other loved ones.

Ann & Arthur Kalwiss

October 16, 2020

Just want to express our sincere condolences to Aaron's family. We just now learned of his passing and were very sad to hear. Aaron was wonderful to us during, before and after our adoption of our beautiful daughter. We are eternally grateful to him and his kindness to us and all his work in helping adoptive parents and Adoptive Parents Committee.
Thank you Aaron. We will never forget you. ❤

sarfaty

July 13, 2020

My deepest condolences to a man who was kind, giving and so thoughtful. He will always be remembered, and will remain in my heart! My thoughts and prayers to his family. May he rest in eternal peace!

Simone Taylor

July 12, 2020

My sincerest condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one, Please except my deepest sympathies.

Gray Family

July 12, 2020

My condolences to the family. We were one of the many families formed by Adoption with the assistance of Mr. Aaron Britvan. I also had the honor of working with him
On the Adoptive Parents Committee. He was an incredible man who has done so much for so many families . His knowledge expertise and passion were incredible.
Always be remembered

Dr. Maureen Cardoza

July 12, 2020

Aaron Britvan was a treasure.
A compassionate trusted confidant for many couples struggling to build families. He was a steward and beacon of light during many of my dark days and torturous nights. Without him our family would not be.
He has always been and will remain in my loving thoughts as a gentleman of honor and hope.

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