ARLENE KOCHMAN

KOCHMAN--Arlene Klarfeld, LCSW, 76, passed away suddenly early Friday morning on May, 16, 2014. Beloved wife of Lea Borenheim for 34 years, Mother to son Paul (his wife Patti), daughter Fran, son Tedd (and his wife Randi) and beloved grandmother to Justin, Millie, Adam, Lucy and Noah. Arlene was a practicing social worker for over 40 years. In 1985, after returning from Israel, where she was National Inspector For Family Treatment, Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Arlene became involved with SAGE and was Executive Director for twelve years. She was an advocate in the field of Aging and in Gay and Lesbian Aging in New York City and across the country. Her current work was with PATH through Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center. Arlene was also a practicing psychotherapist with her own private practice. Arlene had a passion for the causes she worked for, was always positive and looked to where each experience would take her next. Arlene has affected all our lives. She will be missed dearly by many and will be remembered in our hearts forever.