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Henry Yusen Obituary

YUSEN--Henry Martin, 83, died January 9, 2009 in Charlottesville, VA, after a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of the late Muriel Spear Yusen. Mr. Yusen owned and operated the Gertrude Yusen Party Shop in Great Neck, NY for over 50 years. A navel veteran of WWII and the Korean War, he was a graduate of Syracuse University '48 and a member of Sigma Alpha Mu. He is survived by his children Susan Perry and her husband Jay of Charlottesville, VA and Andrew Yusen and his wife Darlene of Portsmouth, RI, as well as grandchildren Maxwell Perry and Matthew and Kyle Yusen. Graveside services Monday 11am at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Glendale, NY.

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Published by New York Times from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2009.

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Jaimie (Vort) LaMarca

January 13, 2009

To Henry's Family:

I am so sorry to learn of Henry's passing -- we only just emailed each other recently during the holidays and I had no idea he was ill. I will miss our internet friendship of many years and his forwards of funny and often political jokes. We shared a lot of interesting information regarding the recent election.

As a child, growing up in Great Neck, I remember going to the Party Shop often for greeting cards, etc. Henry was always friendly and helpful. He even assisted my Mother and me when we picked out my wedding invitations.

My Mom, Gloria Vort, and Henry had many good times together and even knew each other back when they were wheeled together in baby carriages on the Upper West Side of Manhattan back in the 1920's. We enjoyed Henry's company for several years at our family holiday celebrations. He always brought something sweet like Krispy Kreme Donuts or chocolate turkeys from Lazar's for Thanksgiving! I will think of Henry every time I look out into my backyard at the stone lion that was once his.

May your fond memories be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that my thoughts are with you.

Jill, Peter and Hayley Matusow

January 11, 2009

We wish we could be there with all of you. Hank will be trully missed by all of us. We will remember his smile and terrific sense of humor.
Our deepest sympathy. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Alan Boorstein

January 11, 2009

I am sorry to hear of the loss of a great businessman, someone who had helped our family through the years with the most beautiful invitations and annoucements

Lauri Chertok

January 11, 2009

I am so overwhelmingly saddened by losing my most favorite "elder" cousin.
Brian and the boys send their love and condolences too.
Lauri

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