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Iris Marcus Obituary
Marcus-Iris Emmy, 78, passed away peacefully on November 18 surrounded by family. Iris, a native New Yorker, was a special education teacher for many years in high schools across the city. She loved cycling, dogs, nature, painting, and comedy. She is survived by her three children Jonathan (Kasia), Katherine (Philip), and Michael Ornstein, three grandchildren, Elijah and Kiki Noyes, and Alexandra Ornstein, her ex-husband, Jerry Ornstein, and her dog, Ricky. Known for her irreverence, fierce wit, and intellect, she loved to learn and read a book a day until her illness prevented her from doing so. Due to COVID-19, the funeral will be private. Shiva will be observed privately by the family. Donations in her honor can be made to the ASPCA, an organization she supported her whole life.
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Suellen Kadis
December 25, 2020
Our deepest condolences. Your mom not only cared about animals and children, but she must have instilled an ethic of service in you and your siblings. You all spend each day doing such important and life preserving work. May your memories of good times help you at this sad time. With love, the Kadii
Nate & Sandi Lebowitz
November 25, 2020
May the love of so many friends and family carry you and enfold you.
Gary Spruch
November 24, 2020
A number of years ago, I used to regularly bring my then little children to a park in Brooklyn near Ocean Parkway and Avenue J, Friends Field. A number of times, we met a wonderful, intelligent woman who was always throwing tennis balls from an odd device for her dog to retrieve. She would always let my children in on the fun. She would also often tell me about her son, Jonathan, in Poland and the wonderful work he was doing. That's why I asked for your Facebook friendship. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. I will always remember her fondly. May her memory be for a blessing.
Alan Reinitz
November 24, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the very sad loss of your mother. Knowing you and the Ma'asim Tovim you do all day every day, I am certain your late mother will always be remembered for the exemplary Judaism values she conveyed to you and your siblings.
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Monique Moskowitz
November 23, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom - may she Rest In Peace and you find comfort in memories- she sounds amazing - god bless
Jarret Tipiere
November 23, 2020
May her memory be a blessing. So sorry my brother, sending love to you and the family.
Linda & Jerry Spitzer
November 23, 2020
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
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