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MICHAEL LACHER Obituary
75, on April 1, 2016. Beloved husband of Judith (nee) Weller. Father of Mark Tennenbaum, Andrew R. Tennenbaum and Nicholas Lacher. Grandfather of Christopher and Frederick Tennenbaum. Brother of Susan Weintraub and brother-in-law of Joseph. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Michael graduated from Stuyvesant High School, Hunter College and Brooklyn Law School. He spent his early years working for United States Senators Kenneth B. Keating and Jacob K. Javits, and rose to Legislative Counsel to New York City Mayor John V. Lindsay. Michael was an international Corporate Lawyer for 50+ years and a partner at Eaton and Van Winkle LLP in New York City. For the last decade, Michael was a leading legal advocate in Holocaust art recovery. Michael was known to all as the ultimate raconteur, loyal friend and loving husband and father. And, it doesn't get any better than that. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Southern Poverty Law Center or the ASPCA. Funeral Service Tuesday, 11:00am at Frank E. Campbell (at 81st St.) Interment to follow.
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Bonnie Barchichat
July 13, 2023
Today, a note fell out of my files and in it was a delivery my company Rent An Event did back in the early 80's to Michael at 1000 Park Aven.. to sing "Younger than Springtime" by a gorilla, i think it was ordered by Wendy Levy.. i thought that i would google to see who this person was and am honored to find out what an intelligent and caring man he was. I hope my Gorilla cheered him that day.. May his memory be for a blessing!
Mary J. Piazza
March 31, 2019
Dear Judy, Nicholas,Mark and Andrew, I am remembering Michael today and all his sage advice and wonderful stories and the laughter which accompanied them. I am so happy to have known him. I see his star beaming. Love, to Your Family, Mary Piazza
April 16, 2016
We were all children together and the years have passed too quickly. In my minds eye, Michael is still only 18 years old since that is probably the last time I saw him. He passed too early but in my heart and mind he is forever young. My deepest condolences to your entire family.
Love Laura
April 6, 2016
sorry I made a mistake on my email address.It should read :[email protected]
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April 6, 2016
April 06,2016
Dear Judy,You may remember me ,we had a very joyful diner together with Michael in New-York some year ago.I had the great honor to know Michael since 1978 when we met at a gathering of international lawyers.Since that date we met when he was in Paris for lunch or diner and to catch up with our last news :his family,my family.
He was such a knowledgeble person ,so enthousiastic on telling stories with such a great humor.We worked together on some cases.We had a common friend we both cherished :Samuel Pisar.
It is an immense sadness that overwhelmed me when I learnt that Michael will no longer be with us although he will always remain in our heart.With all my sincere condoleance .
Mary-Daphné Fishelson,Paris.
April 5, 2016
Dear Judy, I don't know if you remember me but I worked with Michael in the 1970s and I remember Michael to be one of the most sensitive and caring people I have ever worked with. I have many happy memories of all of us working together and him running to one court or another to fight the big battle. He will always have a place in my heart and it saddens me that he is no longer with us. Fran Weinstein (Florida)
Hansjürg Wirz and Family
April 5, 2016
Dear Judy, Nicolas, Mark and Andrew,
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Michael's death.
We have known Michael since our youth, having met at Suvretta House in St. Moritz on a sports course. Ever since then, he and Hans-Jürg have shared in many sports together such as skiing and sailing in Switzerland. Later Nicholas spent a whole summer with us in Solothurn and we have many good memories of this time.
We send you our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Hansjürg and Elizabeth Wirz, Simone, Christian, Michael and Selina
Dylan Bernstein
April 5, 2016
Michael, I know you can hear us. So many good times and terrific memories - even the ones where you 'bailed out' your good friend (dare I say "brother"), Sid. Not only did you fill your cup, all the way, but because of you, so many of us learned how to fill ours. You know, you will be with us, always.
Judith, Nicholas, Andrew and Mark; sending much love.
The Bernsteins
Charmaine Chester
April 5, 2016
The news of Michael's sudden passing left me with a heavy heart. I am very saddened that I will never again sit in his office and be regaled with his humor and wit. Heartfelt condolences to his wife, children and extended family. I hope the many wonderful memories sure to be shared by those whose lives he touched bring you some comfort at this sorrowful time.
Eleanore Servillo
April 4, 2016
My condolences to family and friends.
April 4, 2016
Dear Michael, I want to hear one more story, laugh one more time and hear of a another social injustice.
Claudia
Miriam Lacher
April 4, 2016
Dear, brilliant, loving Michael. I will always see you before me. One of my fondest memories was the 4 of us having dinner, you and Steve talking watches. A sweet moment in time. Loving you, Cousin Miriam
Richard and Alice Adelman
April 4, 2016
Dear Judy, Mark, Andrew and Nicholas,
We are saddened at the news of Michael's passing. Through my law school years, I had the unique privilege - and advantage - of working as Michael's law student intern in his real world classroom, and Alice and I the pleasure of being invited into your office family. Michael was my first and most important legal mentor. To this day almost four decades later, what I know about being an "advocate" for my clients, forcefully, clearly and unapologetically presenting and securing their positions, I learned from Michael.
He was unique. He will be missed.
Love,
Richard & Alice Adelman
Debbie Dormitzer
April 4, 2016
My cousin Michael Lacher helped shape my life and lifted my spirits through hard times. Because of him, I went to law school and had a career that I loved. Because of him, I found strength to persevere and overcome obstacles. He was a role-model, a friend, treasured family who gave so much to so many people. Paul and I send our heartfelt condolences to Judy, Mark, Andrew, Nicholas, Susan and Joe in the wake of this terrible loss.
Julien Rivet
April 3, 2016
Michael belongs to this category of person who marks your life forever. Working with him these last three years was a privilege and a great pleasure. I learnt a lot. Thank you Michael. I will never forget you. My thoughts are with your son (of who you were so proud) and your wife (of who you were talking a lot of with love).
Avec toute mon amitié. Julien Rivet
Susan and Joseph Weintraub
April 3, 2016
We were profoundly shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved brother and brother-in-law Michael. Michael was both a brother and a friend. It's impossible to imagine a brother and sister being closer. Our prayers are with Judy, Mark and Andrew, Nicholas and their families.
April 3, 2016
Dear Judy, Andrew, Mark and Nicholas,
Our hearts are heavy since we heard about Michael's unexpected and sudden death. He was truly a man among men.
I will be there Tuesday. Sid sends his deep regrets.
All our love,
Iris and Sid
Susan and Joseph Weintraub
April 3, 2016
We were profoundly shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved brother and brother-in-law Michael. Michael was both a brother and a friend. It's impossible to imagine a brother and sister being closer. Our prayers are with Judy, Mark and Andrew and their families.
Gloria and Joel Koenig
April 3, 2016
Michael, our dear friend, he was so easy to love...
We will miss him so...
Neil Beckerman
April 3, 2016
Judy, Nicholas, Andrew, and Mark,
We are SO SADDENED to hear of Michael's passing. He was such a GREAT man, cousin and friend of our family! He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Neil and Greta Beckerman
April 3, 2016
The memories of this remarkable person cannot fade. He is indelible in our hearts.
Marjorie Marks NYC/Vail
Barbara Dean
April 3, 2016
We are so saddened and shocked by Michael's sudden death. And of course, so sorry that it has been so long since we've seen him or spoken to him. But we do treasure fond memories of him, especially of his great sense of humor, and his articulateness and eloquence whenever he spoke or wrote. Sending love and all best wishes - we will see you Tuesday. Love, cousins Barbara and Graham
April 3, 2016
I am saddened to hear of Michael's death. We lived 1/2 block apart as kids, and I knew his parents and sister well. We went to elementary school together (PS 179), Montauk Junior High School together (where we were in the same class for 2 years), and Stuyvesant HS together. Michael and I diverged at the college level -- he went to Hunter College and I went to Brooklyn College, but we remained good friends for many years after that. We spent 10 days vacationing in St. Thomas in 1965, and Michael attended my wedding in 1967. I always thought he was going to be a dentist, but he became an attorney. I'm sorry we didn't keep in touch, although we probably lived for the past 40 years no more than 1 mile away from each other. Rest in peace. I will miss you.
William Fiedelman, MD
(Billy)
Carla
April 3, 2016
So so sorry what a wonderful man father husband and amazing person. Lv Carla Shapiro
April 3, 2016
Dear Judy and Nicholas-
What a shock and unexpected end to a life so well led. The last thing Michael emailed to me the day he died was , we'll speak ( he was helping me with a legal issue) over the weekend , this was not a lobotomy, I have my mind.
He lived life fully, adoring both of you. He was always intellectually engaged, passionate and quick witted, he will be missed by so many.
I am grateful we recently reconnected after a lengthy hiatus.
My deepest condolences to all of you,
Wendy Levey
Mary Piazza
April 2, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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