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Ian Axelrod Obituary

IAN AXELROD We mourn the sudden passing of our dear friend and neighbor, Ian Axelrod. Our hearts and prayers are with you Jill, Sydney,Blake and Perry and all of your family. We will miss him terribly and will strive to honor his memory. May G-d comfort you in your time of sorrow. Andrea, Scott, Samara, Jonah and Jesse Bernstein.

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Published by Newsday on Mar. 20, 2012.

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Alicia(Ali)/Joseph(Joe)/L/A/E/T WEINHOLTZ& Lefsky Family

April 2, 2012

We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Ian. To his wife, his kids, & extended family-- maybe you can find solice in this story about a gem who was given to all of you& taken away too soon for a reason that can only be explained by the fact that he was just amazingly kind! We had moved from Manhattan to LI & were& still are dealing w our middle child's health problems. We went to many places seeking out a bday location & came across The Little Gym( old pt wash loc) & there was Ian who made us feel comfortable& happy while promising us a party that will not only celebrate our son's bday but to celebrate the fact that he was just released from the hospital& we would have a 2 wk break till we went back again. Ian told us not to worry about anything; he did it all for us, & said that "as a father he would never want to see his kids suffer or be in pain" . To say the least my husband & I were in tears bc we knew what we have to deal w but here was Ian who loved what he did but displayed it in every way possible. You just know that when you speak to someone like we did w Ian how much love he had for his family; ESP his kids! Stay strong, remember all the good times,& always know he will forever be protecting all of you while he's now an angel from up above! With our love& prayers.

South Shore Counseling

March 30, 2012

You have the light of Ian and his love with you and will always be the light that guides you as his family. Even in your darkest hours. His light will be their for you. Jill,Sydney,Blake and Perry,your father, best friend, and great husband are with you and will be there always. There are so many people that love you all and are there for you to do anything that can help you at this devasting time. Everyone is a phone call away. You are a fantastic family and you will be there for each other.

Russell Family

March 29, 2012

Dear Jill, Sydney, Blake and Perry and Mel & Arlene,
Our deepest sympathy, love and strength during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ian will be greatly missed by all that were fortunate to have known him.

The Russell Family

Matthew Goldberg

March 26, 2012

I went to summer camp with Ian in the late 70s early 80s. He was a picture of health and a superb athlete. Although it has been 30 years I was shocked to find out about his sudden passing. My heart goes out to his family

Jen Errigo

March 25, 2012

Jill, I wish I had words of comfort for you... It's crazy to think we just had dinner together a few weeks ago and were talking about you coming to town with him for the meetings for the next two years... I'll miss running up his bar tab and having the "can you believe you work for corporate?!" conversation. My heart is with you, the kids and Mel & Arlene. Always,
Jen

Erica Pelletier

March 25, 2012

Coach Ian worked with my 2 crazy boys at the Little Gym last spring, he was a kind & patient man. I was shocked & saddened by the news of his sudden passing. I wish his family peace & love.

March 25, 2012

Jill,Sidney,Blake and Perry
We can't imagine what your all going threw. Ian was a great husband, Dad and Friend. He will be so missed. We want you to know we love all of you so much. The First family will be there for you always.

Tamar Ghobrial

March 23, 2012

I was shocked to hear about this...I worked with Ian for several years at the Little Gym...My thoughts are with you Jill and your family

Al & Karen Wutsthorn

March 22, 2012

God bless you always. You are in our prayers!

Susan Bucci

March 22, 2012

Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the Axelrod family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Ian will be sorely missed by The Little Gym "family".

~Susan Bucci & Lynn Grissom
~The Little Gym of Smithfield, RI

March 22, 2012

Jill, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Jon Dash

Martin Connors

March 22, 2012

Jill, I can only offer friendship. I know your pain is deep and dark. I feel for your loss. This journey you are about to embark will have many pitfalls and the grief will seem unyeilding. Only you will understand what you feel, only you will understand what you must do. Peace will find you again one day. Just know if you need a friend to talk with, you have many who care.
~ Martin Connors

Ivy Ackerman

March 21, 2012

So saddened to hear about Ian's tragic loss. Towanda family and adult friends, so blessed to know him. A great guy who will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathies, love and strength for Jill, his children and the entire Axelrod family. May his memories live forever in their hearts. With much love.

gary flum

March 21, 2012

Our hearts go out to the entire Axelrod family during this time of grief. The Flum family.

Jenny Princer

March 21, 2012

Hello, I grew up with Ian on old field lane. I lived 3 houses away. My name is jenny Princer and I heard of your tragedy. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Ian was a great soul.

marta bennett

March 21, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about the tragic lost.Our deepest sympathy to you&your family.
-Bennett Family-

March 21, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the Axelrod family.
Enid and Mel Barbell

John Hensler

March 21, 2012

So so sorry Jill....our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Hensler family

Jill Stubbe

March 21, 2012

Jill, Sydney, Blake and Perry,
My hearts goes out to all of you. Such a devasting lost and the extent of my shock is imaginable. My heart goes out to each one of you. Jill I hope there will come a time were I will that white big grin of yours. I love you very much and if I could do anything for you call me and I will drop everything for you. I am so so sorry. I love you and your family.
All my love thats in my heart,
Jill Stubbe (co-worker)

Kimberly Greenspan

March 21, 2012

I know Ian as a such a great guy from "Towanda" days. I was shocked to hear what happened. My sincerest condolences to the entire Axelrod family. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Kimberly Greenspan

March 20, 2012

We are shocked and saddened to hear about Ian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Axelrod Family. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Michael, Michelle and Brielle Litt.

March 20, 2012

Our thoughts & prayers are with the Axelrod Family.
Hand & Stone, Jericho.

Kim Axelrod

March 20, 2012

Dear Jill, Sydney, Blake, and Perry, and Mel & Arlene -
I cannot express the extent of my shock and sorrow when I was told of Ian's passing Sunday morning. My heart goes out to all of you at this time, and I wish Jason & I could be in NY with you. Ian's passing will be felt and he will be mourned by the whole Family Tree. I am truly sorry for your terrible loss.
Love,
Cousin Kim

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