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Evan Ahern Obituary

AHERN--Evan, died January 23 at the age of 53. He had been the principal of Franklin K. Lane High School in Queens and was beloved by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, January 31, 2pm, at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn Heights. The address is 75 Hicks Street, entrance on Orange.

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Published by New York Times from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2009.

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Wendy Gonzales

February 8, 2009

Dear Vivian and family,
As I expressed earlier, Evan's legacy will continue to shine through all he touched. The memorial service was a beautiful tribute. It is clear that our ties to M&A (even for those of us in the Class of 72!) are strong. Please allow us to be a support.

Margaret Konecky

February 6, 2009

Dear Vivian,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I was recently in touch with Wendy Shore (after 35 years) and she told me the sad news of the passing of your husband. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
With love,
Margaret Konecky (M&A 73)

Yutta Johnson

February 5, 2009

Dear Vivian,
So sorry to have heard about your husband's passing. I too am part of the "M&A" crew, and remember you well, so when Vienna (we've kept close touch over the years) informed me about this, my heart sank and I immediately sent you an e.mail message to an address she provided me with. This came today, so I just want to reiterate my most sincere and heartfelt condolences, and pray that God will comfort you in your time of berevement. Please do feel free to get in and keep touch with all of us. I'd like to be a help to you shuould you need it.
Yutta

Heidi Sharofsky

February 5, 2009

Dear Vivian,
I went to Music & Art with you and Evan...please accept my deepest condolescences....and prayers...keep in touch
Heidi Finkel Sharofsky

Pamela Alston

February 4, 2009

I'm very sorry to hear of Evan's passing. I knew Even and the family from the neighborhood. We both worked in Camp Leah in 1973.
This is how I'll always remember him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sean,Caitlin and the rest of the family.

Vienna Aubert

February 3, 2009

Dear Vivian, I attended high school with you and Evan, M&A '73. I am deeply saddened by the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time. Please accept my condolences.

Gerard Cruz

February 2, 2009

Although I haven't had contact with Evan for over 4 decades, the news of his passing has saddened me greatly. I am aware that he had a family and my best wishes go to them as well as his parents and siblings. Bless you Evan.
Peace and Love

Brian Charles

February 2, 2009

Evan and I were young musicians together in NYC. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing and will always have fond memories of him from back in the day.

Beth Parness

January 31, 2009

Evan Taught my son Ari guitar about 9 years ago...We were so very sorry to hear of his passing!

Randy Burns

January 31, 2009

Evan was a straight shooter, a good soul, I wish he had never left Wadleigh. His legacy remains .... as well as a few of his well thought buys in supplies! He was a big Wadeigh Guitar Class booster and made sure we had all the guitars, amps, tuners and strings that group needed. He supported me in doing something be probably would have loved doing also....teaching something so dear to him.Music.

Halley Shefler

January 31, 2009

We loved Evan....and he loved Vivian...and I am so sorry for this loss...RIP Evan

Stewart Rose

January 31, 2009

Dear Friend Evan, who I have been fortunate to know since our sophomore year at the High School of Music and Art (1970).
I will miss you.

Fern Berenberg

January 31, 2009

Dear, dear Evan -- a visionary, a teacher, a learner, a leader, a gentle, kind, man who touched so many. You will be missed.

Love,
Fern

Rachel Dahill-Fuchel

January 31, 2009

Kevin, Jake, Georgia and I are so saddened to hear of this tragic news. As you know, it gave us great pleasure to know your families and lives had merged. We are adding our strength to your own as you get through this difficult time.

Terry Naini

January 31, 2009

Dear Vivian,
Evan made a very strong impression on me in the short time I spent with him. He was strong, calm, ethical and just. May your memories of him live forever.
See you at 2pm.
Terry

Lawrence Nicholls

January 30, 2009

January 30, 2009
You will be missed for your inspiration and dedication to the wellbeing of the students and staff at FKLane. We will continue to build a grander dream beyond the foundation that you established.

Lawrence Nicholls, SDA, (Long Island, NY), staff @ FKLaneHS

Cindy Harden

January 29, 2009

Don, Chrisopher and I are so sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in our thoughts.

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