LILLIAN BARBASH

As a Legislative Aide to NYS Senator Caesar Trunzo I was blessed to know both Maurice and Lillian. She truly was the First Lady of the Arts. She was someone whose essence was goodness. I looked forward every year to her fund raising events surrounding bringing the orchestra out to Suffolk in the park. Maurice had spent some time at THE CITADEL in Charleston, SC (my alama mater) during World War II. Both of them were model citizens and intelligent folks. May they both now rest in the...

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of my friend Lillian. I met her in the 1980s when I helped out with the Islip Arts Council. I was in my 20s and figuring out how to start a professional theatre career. She helped by opening a door along the way which I will always appreciate. We loosely stayed in touch over the years. I believe the last time I saw her in person was at Tamar Manuelian Ioffe's mother's funeral. Lilian was a bright light, a warm presence, a passionately determined soul. She...

We send our condolences to the Barbash family. Lillian was a passionate advocate for the arts and a kind and loving person who will be greatly missed by us.
Shirley, Karen, Marcia & Amy Leitner

She must have been a remarkable parent too.

Wishing comfort to the family as they walk the mourners path for Lillian Barbash who left behind a legacy of love.

As a little girl I was impressed with your moms elegance. That was many years ago when the Barbash family visited us in Nissequogue. (Walt Meissner) Both of your parents have always been in my thoughts...Im so appreciative of their many years of support of my dad as he cared for my mother. You can be so proud of their contributions and memories of them will always be with you.

Lillian was one of a kind. She was the epitome of love and grace!