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Mark Vogl
August 26, 2025
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 palm of God's Hand.
Sue Wright
January 11, 2022
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 made you feel like anything was possible. I enjoyed working with her during those brief college years. I continue to work in theatre, having had a few detours and adventures along the way.
Her daughter Susan sent me a copy of the newspaper articles about Lillian and it was awesome to read about her full life and how she built up the arts on Long Island. How wonderful to have such a legacy.
My love and condolences to all Lililan's family and other friends. I'm glad to have known her a while. I will always remember her fondly.
Amy Leitner
July 21, 2020
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
John Stone
July 19, 2020
She must have been a remarkable parent too.
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Chaplain Rabbi Dr Leslie Schotz
July 8, 2020
Wishing comfort to the family as they walk the mourners path for Lillian Barbash who left behind a legacy of love.
Diane Meissner Jacobsen
July 7, 2020
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.
Kodia
July 6, 2020
Lillian was one of a kind. She was the epitome of love and grace!
Irene Gaibrois
July 5, 2020
Sorry about your loss. What a lovely person your mom was.
Molly Boyd
July 5, 2020
Lillian will always hold a very special place in the hearts of my entire family. A truly loving soul we all loved and will miss.
We met her and Murray in Taos many years ago. We skied together, laughed, shared the same dinner table for years. Met her family and loved them as we loved her. She made the world a better place.
Haim Misholy
July 5, 2020
To all Barbash's and extended family.
All who knew Lilian feel and were treated as extended family by Her.
My most sincere condolences To the family and all who new her.
She will be missed by all of us.
Haim Misholy.
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