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Sondra Mayer Obituary
Mayer, Sondra E. (Sandy) of Great Neck, NY passed from this world on 2/13/2021, at age 87.
A lifelong lover of the arts, science, and letters, she held both baccalaureate and master's degrees. Her interest in words had her mentioned three times in Bill Safire's "On Language" column in this newspaper. A dealer and appraiser of fine art, her advice and counsel were sought by many in the art world. As an artist, she was awarded a residency at the prestigious MacDowell Art Colony in Peterborough, New Hampshire. She had many, many friends all over the world. Sandy's sense of humor was spot-on. She was a truly funny lady. The world will not be the same without her.
A loving mother to daughter Jessica Mayer, son Jeff Mayer, and daughter-in-law Jodi Mayer, she was also a doting grandmother to Max Mayer. In addition to her son, daughter and grandson, Sandy is survived by her nephew Jared and Jessica Elster, first cousins Charles and Adele Eil, Mitchell and Kathy Eil, Alison Stolzman, Lori Hasson and Russ Nagel, and Ronnie and Mitch Weiss.
In this terrible age of Covid, no memorial can be held at this time. An appropriate celebratory event will be organized when it is safe.
Rest in Peace, our sweet Sandy.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sondra Mayer
Laurie B.
December 7, 2021
I was very saddened to hear of Sandy's passing. She and my mother Ella (of blessed memory) were very good friends. Sandy had a great sense of humor and had me in stitches on many occasions.
Rest in peace Sandy, and I send my condolences to Jeff and Jessica.
Mickey Sirowitz
March 12, 2021
My good old friend Sandy Mayer.
I sure do miss our late night talks. We laughed and cried and reminisced about our shared memories. My enclosed photos are of two events that were important in our lives and you were there. RIP dear friend.
Anthony P Seidman
March 11, 2021
I will miss my "Aunt" Sandy. She was a wonderful artist, a wit, and my father deeply appreciated their friendship. She lovingly gave us some of her art, and I relish the memories of speaking with her about art. My earliest memory: myself, being seven or eight. We all met in the Greek diner on the ground-floor of my grandfather's apartment building in front of Columbus Circle. Aunt Sandy kindly played Tic-tac-toe with me on a paper place mat. She was always wonderfully full of wit and conversation, and I will miss her.
Jeff Mayer
March 8, 2021
A few years ago, when my mom was still well enough to travel to my house regularly, she brought with her a photograph of herself. She said "this is the picture of me that I want published with my obituary in The New York Times."
As it is, in all likelihood, the very last thing I shall ever do for her, it is my honor to fulfill this final request: her chosen photo and a carefully written obituary displayed in perpetuity on the Times website.
If you feel so inspired, please write something she might enjoy reading on her page.
I hope you like it, mom.
John E Colón
March 8, 2021
In loving memory of an extraordinary woman whose insights and humor I prized. May her memory be for a blessing.
Simone Taylor
March 7, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please except my warmest condolences.
Perry Winston
March 7, 2021
She was a brilliant woman. As I relfelct on the conversations with her, both as a young whipper snapper, rightly admonished, and more recently consulting her on an important work of art, I find I will truly miss her. RIP.
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