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H.F. LENFEST Obituary
Carnegie Corporation of New York and the entire family of Carnegie institutions in the United States and Europe mourn the death of H. F. "Gerry" Lenfest, a recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. We extend our condolences to his wife, Marguerite, and to the rest of the Lenfest family. Mr. Lenfest was a visionary philanthropist, an esteemed citizen of Philadelphia, and an ardent defender of American journalism and of the people's voice in his home state of Pennsylvania. Gerry Lenfest worked diligently to preserve and to guarantee the independence of the newspapers of Philadelphia. Today the Lenfest Institute for Journalism is the largest public-benefit news organization in the U.S., committed to protecting the integrity of journalism in the region and fostering its evolution to a digital format. Vartan Gregorian President, Carnegie Corporation of New York
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Memories and Condolences
for H.F. LENFEST
Llosa Dianto/ National Lighthouse Museum
August 1, 2024
He was a beautiful man...wonderful to talk with and very helpful...he is missed!
National Lighthouse Museum
August 1, 2021
The memories of conversatiions with Gerry linger in my mind, my biggest regrets are not having the privilege of meeting him in person - he was an invaluable source of wisdom to me personally at a very difficult time in the Museum´s history...
May he Rest In Peace knowing his support was instrumental in the positive growth of the National Lighthouse Museum...
Sincerely,
Linda C. Dianto
Executive Director
Joyce (Knittweis) McCreavy
August 12, 2018
Condolences to Chase and his family on the passing of their father. A donation will be made to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to honor his philanthropic works.
Chase and I went to high school together and though we haven't seen each other in years, remember him always making me laugh. God bless.
August 10, 2018
We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of welcoming back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
DIANE TIRABASSO
August 10, 2018
Dear Lenfest Family,
You don't know me but I saw the News
and learned of your loss.
There is another bright star in the
sky at night now and that is your
shinning star (GERRY). Gerry will be
looking down over all of you.
He will always be with you always
and forever.
You are in my prayers,
A new friend.
Diane.
August 9, 2018
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. May your hearts find comfort in God's beautiful promises for the future. John 6:40
Lucia DiMascia
August 8, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Lenfest family. May he be rejoicing with the Angels.
Big Penny
August 7, 2018
Limousine & Bodyguard to the Stars Tycoon Bigpenny sends best wishes to the Families ... I was Pat & Vivian Potamkin Personal Security & Driver & Met Mr Lenfest many times he's gave me a 2 Dollar bill & told me to buy a nice cigar . Rest well old friend. !!! Big penny
Priscilla Lynch
August 7, 2018
My sincere condolences to family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.
Linda Dianto, Executive Director
August 7, 2018
It seems most fitting the National Lighthouse Museum light a candle in memory of Gerry on August 7, 2018- National Lighthouse Day!
Linda Dianto, Executive Director
August 7, 2018
The National LIghthouse Museum, Staten Island, New York is very grateful for the interest and support Gerry Lenfest provided in helping launch the Museum in 2014-15. We are saddened to hear of his demise, but truly know his guidance and direction will continue to enlighten the world through preservation and education on the maritime heritage of Lighthouses and Lightships for generations to come.
May he Rest In Peace!
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