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Eleanor Clark
June 25, 2019
Jean got me my first job in New York when I came here as an aspiring singer in 1960. She remained an inspiring mentor and generous friend for all these years. Our beloved husbands died the same year, and Jean reached out to become a wonderful travel, dinner, and movie-going buddy. I cannot begin to tell you how much I will miss her, and what a joy it is to know her family.
May 22, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are extended to the grieving family and friends as your beloved Rest In Peace.
Sam & Joan Trust
May 2, 2019
Her Smile, her laugh - We'll always remember Jean, a vibrant woman and good friend. We both send you and your family our deepest sympathy. Sam & Joan in Carmel
Richard Brooks
May 2, 2019
I worked with Jean at NYPL Music Divison in the mid-70s while in grad school. She special woman who was very kind and generous to me. I will miss her.
Richard Brooks
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Linda Fairtile
May 2, 2019
My deepest condolences. Jean hired me to work in the Music Division of NYPL, and I owe my career as a librarian to her. She was a wonderful mentor with a great wit, and she continued to be an inspiration in her later years.
Bettina Brand
May 2, 2019
My deep condolences to Jean's family. It was an honor to meet her through Ursula Mamlok in New York and Berlin. She was an extraordinary woman with a great heart who loved life.
Krista Boscoe
May 1, 2019
Pam and family - your mom sounds amazing. I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of your mom be a blessing!
Cheryl Seltzer
May 1, 2019
Sending my deep condolences, with great memories of seeing Jean often in the circle of her friend, composer Ursula Mamlok, as well as down at Lincoln Center Performing Arts as the always gracious, skillful Head of the Music Division. An amazing woman.
Susan Peterson Fetter
May 1, 2019
Pam, Michael, Stella, and Ari, our thoughts are with you. It was an honor and pleasure to meet Jean. Thank you for sharing your mother and grandmother with us. Best, Susan and Eliza Fetter
Susan Peterson Fetter
May 1, 2019
Pam, Michael, Stella, and Ari,
Eliza and I are thinking of you all. It was an honor to meet Jean and to be included with you that year in New York. Our thoughts are with you, as well as admiration for the role Jean played in your family as well as in New York. Best, Susan and Eliza Fetter
Monique Gilbert
May 1, 2019
I loved your mom, her spirit, and how fun she was to be around. I am grateful to have known her.
Andrea Barnett
May 1, 2019
So glad I had a chance to meet her a few times. What a blessing to have had her in your lives.
Linda Silverman
May 1, 2019
Pam, I loved the stories of your mom. I know she will be missed. She was lucky to have such a wonderful daughter. She lived a life we all should strive to live. Sending love.
Charles Eubanks
May 1, 2019
Almost 25 years I worked with Jean. She excelled in all she undertook. I learned so much from her. It's going to take some time to get used to the idea that I can no longer just call or email her. We were all lucky to have known her.
Chester Biscardi
May 1, 2019
I last saw Jean on Broadway in late fall just before she moved to D. C. to be near her daughter, leaving her apartment of 60+ years that she had shared with her beloved conductor husband, Henry. She was, as always, lively, funny, interested to know what new music I had written, when I last travelled to Italysuch a generous supporter of her friends. We worked together on several boards including the American Composers Alliance and CRI, and her generosity and kindness and fairness flowed over to encouraging young composers and interesting musical projects. My favorite memory of her is when she invited me to the NYPL to hold the original libretto of Rinuccini's Dafne, which really is the first opera, predating Euridice, even though the music has been lost. She knew that I was about to teach at the Villa Corsi Salviati in Sesto Fiorentino in 1987 where that opera had been produced. How little did she know that that gesture was about to change my life. She was a remarkable woman.
Marla Satinsky
May 1, 2019
Dear Pam and Family, we loved spending time with Jean. She was an interesting and vibrant woman and we will miss her.
Love,
Marla and Andrew, Evan and Milo
Christine (Hoffman) Wahlquist
May 1, 2019
Pam, the word that keeps coming to me since I read the news is fearless. Jean was a woman of strong convictions and she was willing, and able, to act on them. Her strong but well-chosen words helped me professionally and personally. I'm sure this leaves a big hole in your heart but you must know that she treasured nothing more, in a well-lived life, than you and yours.
Noam Neusner
May 1, 2019
She was a wonderful person, a true spirit -- we loved being with her.
Tamzin Smith
May 1, 2019
I'd only met Jean a few times, but found her always cheery and inquisitive. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of loss and remembrance of a remarkable woman.
May 1, 2019
The word "inspiration" comes to my mind when I think of your mom, Pam. Although I only met her a couple of times, she left an indelible impression. Heartfelt condolences, Medy
Diana Pearl
May 1, 2019
Dear Pam, I am so sorry to hear about Jean's sudden death. I have many fond memories of her and your dad on the Upper West Side in the warm and welcoming home they created. Please know that I'm thinking of you at this difficult time and sending hugs and comfort. Best, Diana Pearl
May 1, 2019
Dear Pam, Michael, Stella and Ari,
Such a beautiful tribute to an incredibly successful woman! Jean certainly led her life fully! We know she will be deeply missed by all of you.
Sending you our love and sincere condolences.
Melissa, Andrew, Alaina and Maia Hendrickson
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