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Eric Yaffee

1942 - 2020

BORN

1942

DIED

2020

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Levine Memorial Chapel Inc

649 Washington Ave

Albany, New York

Eric Yaffee Obituary

Yaffee, Eric SLINGERLANDS Eric Yaffee, 77, passed away on January 15, 2020. Eric was born on December 15, 1942, in Albany to Morris and Mildred Yaffee. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University in 1965 and co-founded the architectural and engineering firm Einhorn Yaffee Prescott PC (EYP). Outside the office, he enjoyed boating, skiing and family time. Eric is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; children, Mara (Neil), Karyn (Howard) and Jed; and grandchildren, Zoe, Jack, Luke and Remy. He also was predeceased by his sister Linda Brown. The family would like to thank his wonderful doctors and aides. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, at Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Interment will follow in the Beth Emeth Cemetery in Loudonville. There then will be a period of mourning at the Yaffee residence. Those wishing to honor Eric's memory are asked to make a donation to Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research, 110 East 42 St., 16th Fl, New York, NY 10017 or Congregation Beth Emeth. For directions or to leave a condolence message for the family, please visit levinememorialchapel.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jan. 18, 2020.

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January 28, 2020

dear Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear about Eric's passing. May he rest in peace. Harriett rosenblum

January 26, 2020

Nancy, Karen, Mara and Jed: I am saddened to hear of Eric's death. I worked with Eric for 10 years. He was a great teacher to me. I know he will be missed by many people and most of all his loving family. I moved to Myrtle Beach 5 years ago full time and would have love to attend his memorial. I hope you remember me, Joyce Audi

January 25, 2020

Dear Nancy,
Jerrilyn and I send our most sincere condolences at this sad moment. Our very best wishes to you and the children as you transition forward with meaningful and supportive memories.
Steven Benson

January 24, 2020

Dear Nancy,
I am so sorry that your Eric passed away. You were a loving, devoted wife to him. May he rest in peace.
Love, Selena

January 21, 2020

Nancy, I am so sadden to hear of Eric's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I don't know if you remember me, but some of my greatest memories and life lessons are when I was a part of EYP. I felt close to Eric as he was such a mentor to me. I now live retired in Florida full time. God be with you. Sincerely, Charles Sacco

Susan Colavito

January 20, 2020

Nancy,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. May your many memories of Eric sustain you and your family at this most difficult time.

January 18, 2020

Nancy Kathleen and I offer our sincere sympathies for your loss of Eric. He was a talented architect but more important a fine human being.Our love to you and your family. Richard and Kathleen Meyers

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