New York, New York
CAHN--Alice, artist and former teacher at the Hebrew Home for the Aged, the Bailey Avenue Senior Center, and until recently the Riverdale Senior Center, died on August 21, 2015 at the age of 84. Alice knitted and crocheted; made clothing, jewelry, mosaics, and furniture; built a small boat; and...
Read MoreI had the privilege and pleasure of getting to know Alice as I assisted her in selling her remarkable home in Riverdale a few years ago. She was a vital, bright, charming, playful and strong woman. I will always remember her.
Ellen Feld
August 28, 2015 | Riverdale, NY
The world has lost a gem. We will miss Alice for her intelligence, kindness, wit, hospitality, tolerance, playfulness, creativity, spontaneity, resourcefulness, down-to-earthness, generosity, open-mindedness, and much more. But above all, for her steadfastly liberal heart. No truer moral compass was ever held.
Alice has been like family to us. The Bronx will never seem the same without her.
Nancy & Liam O'Hagan
August 26, 2015 | Portland, ME
"No love, no friendship can cross the path of our destiny without leaving some mark on it forever." - Francois Mauriac
- You have left us a world of memory, convivial meals in your stately home, home made wines, political passion, love of family, openings to new friends. Ave atque vale, dear Alice - we shall not see your like again. - Susan
Susan Sherman
August 25, 2015 | Southbury, CT
Alice was a lovely woman, and I am glad I had the opportunity to know her.
Nina Katz
August 24, 2015 | MA
Alice Cahn worked at Riverdale senior services up until the very end of her life. She lived in the building and Riverdale Senior Servces and members and staff were an important part of her life. her students/members and everyone here will miss her creativity . She will be missed. Julia Executive Director
Julia Schwartz-Leeper
August 24, 2015 | Bronx, NY
Clyde Robinson
August 24, 2015
