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Richard Elfenbein Obituary
Richard Elfenbein, 90, of Pomona, NY, died peacefully on March 24, 2017 following a brief battle with kidney cancer. A decorated World War II veteran who served in the Pacific, Dick grew up in Fort Lee and graduated from NYU. A reporter for the Bergen Record, Voice of America, and Fairchild publications, he then had a 50 year career in public relations. He is survived by is beloved wife of 35 years, Miriam "Mimi", five children, Melissa Adams (John), Jessica Elfenbein (Robert Feinstein), Jay Levy (Randee), Brian Levy (Leslie), and Jocelyn Levy (Karen); and 9 grandchildren, Jacob Bockelman (Elisette Weiss), Lucas Bockelman, Nora, Susannah, and Micah Feinstein, Kurt, Ezra, Michael, and Jason Levy.
Affectionately known as "Googlebein", he will long be remembered for his tenacity on the tennis courts, his quick wit, and his devotion to friends and family. Donations in his memory may be made to WNYC or the Silver Bay Association, Silver Bay, NY.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 26 at 2:45 p.m. at Louis Suburban Chapel, 13-01 Broadway, Route 4, West, Fair Lawn, NJ.
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Linda Rodgers
March 28, 2017
Dear Jessica,
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Sounds like he lived a full life. I wish I could have known Richard. Tennis is my lifelong passion too. Please share my sympathies with Robert and the rest of your family.
Kenneth Sheldon
March 28, 2017
never angry, always a wit, not a dull moment in his company,plus he was fortunate in having a wonderful wife.
Kim Weston
March 27, 2017
My sincerest condolences to Jessica and the entire Elfenbein Family on the loss of their patriarch. My you find some sense of comfort in sharing the beautiful memories of your beloved.
John Friedman
March 27, 2017
Sincere condolences to Melissa and the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Friedman family
Rosella Bannister
March 26, 2017
While I never met Dick, Iris Elfenbein spoke highly of Mimi and Dick. Iris shared memories of Dick as the father of their daughters Melissa and Jessica, and their grandchildren. Iris remains one of my special professional friends. We worked together for many good years in Washington D.C. and beyond.
March 26, 2017
Dick was a wonderful friend and intellect extraordinaire. Truly a big loss to his family and for the projects he embraced and society in general.
Robin Mumford
March 26, 2017
My sincerest condolences to Melissa and her family. He sounded like a wonderful man to have called "Dad". Wishing you peace in your heart during this time.
Doreen Hope
Lynda and Ken Sheldon
March 26, 2017
There is no sadness in a life well lived and loved. Our friend Dick knew exactly how to squeeze out the best and funniest moments of each day. We loved seeing life through his eyes. He will be missed.
March 26, 2017
David and I share in your grief for the loss of our beloved first cousin and intellect extraordinaire. A visit to New York was not complete if we didn't connect with Dick and Mimi. We will love and miss him forever.
Sandie and David Stanfield
Pat McGrath
March 26, 2017
The McGrath-McDonough clan -- to a one -- adored Dick and his humorous stories that often had a deeper message as well. We ourselves are saddened, so we know how sad the family must be.
Daniel Feldman
March 25, 2017
Dick was the historian of the family. Im so glad i had a chance to sit down with him and pick his brain about where our family came from and create a family tree. He lived an awesome life and was loved by many. Always in our hearts and never forgotten!
March 25, 2017
Our sincere condolences to Mimi and family. Uncle Dick was so fun and kind to us. He will forever live fondly in our hearts.
Love, Elle and Ephraim Stanfield
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