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He was an amazing man who led an extraordinary life; as a musician, composer, conductor, director, filmmaker, photographer, writer, technologist, and mathematician. Fern explored the world enjoying the best food, wine, and cocktails that could be found. Fern made this world brighter with his quick wit, smile, style, and a great laugh. Fern proudly graduated from Cornell University.
The beloved son of Lina Lopez and the late P.A. Lopez, Fern was the most loving partner of Lynn Lorenc for the past 28 years. Fern is survived by his sisters Marisela Lopez, M.D., and Tania Lopez and his brother John B. Lopez. Fern was loved by all his nieces and nephews and the entire Lorenc family.
A gathering will be held at Greenwich Village Funeral Home, 199 Bleecker Street, New York, New York 10012 on November 12, 2022, from 3pm to 7pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, one of Fern's favorite charities for veterans.
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Elizabeth S. Morton
July 31, 2023
I worked with Fern at both Merrill (90s) and Lehman (2000's). He was one of the coolest people, fitted in clogs paired with a bespoke suit, Fern brought his own branding to Wall St. Engaging and eccentric- he was writing plays and composing their score while working in credit derivatives technology. His gift in math and technology took him far. It was great to see him return to his playwriting and directing roots post Wall St. He and Lynn came to my annual Kentucky Derby Day many times. He was great at giving advice and was a great friend. He and Lynn were perfect together. He was extraordinarily smart and with a gift of banter and Lynn's "up for anything" attitude made them terrific to be around. He made an effort to include me in with a great group of colleagues near and far. My sincere condolences to Lynn, his family and all of us who knew him.
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Garth Drozin
January 20, 2023
Fern was a good friend, an usher at my Ithaca, NY wedding, who very ably performed some of my music compositions, and with whom I spent at least part of every day for 3 years, at Cornell. I was shocked and disturbed to learn of his passing. Rest in peace, Fern. The world is a dimmer, colder place without you.
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