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JOHN DREYFUS Obituary

DREYFUS--John, age 67, beloved son of Jack Dreyfus, Jr., the legendary "The Lion of Wall Street" and author of "A Remarkable Medicine Has Been Overlooked", and Joan Personette, noted artist and Broadway fashion designer, died on October 27th of a heart attack in his home in Manhattan. "Johnny", as he was known to friends and family, will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and natural athletic prowess. John leaves five cousins who live in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Services will be held at the Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York on Saturday, October 31st at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Feed The Children or your favorite charity for children.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 30, 2009.

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Tom Benenson

September 9, 2023

As teens, we played much golf together. John had THE most elegant, effective golf swing. He lived alone close to our country club and it's now decades since his passing, and I still miss him.

November 2, 2009

Rest In Peace Johnny...you were my best friend in grammer school and high school...I'm sorry we haven't been in touch but I want you and your family to know that you are in my prayers...Mike Lent

Jerry Brown

November 1, 2009

John was like his Dad, loving and kind to his friends ......from the Brown Family in Florida.

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