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IVAN OBOLENSKY Obituary

OBOLENSKY--Ivan. The Board of Directors of the Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation, (CCBF), mourn the passing of Ivan Obolensky (January 29, 2019), dear friend, founding member, and long-serving past president of CCBF. Mr. Obolensky was always a champion of funding research that would lead to innovative care to improve the lives of children with blood disorders and cancer at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center's Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. The Board and all members of CCBF would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 5, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for IVAN OBOLENSKY

20 Entries

Hal Hazen

January 23, 2023

I just wanted to add a comment. I only recently learned of Ivan's passing. A large thank you to him and his family for providing the Soldiers and Sailors Club to our military for so many decades. I and my unit thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality and facility that was provided. God Bless you all and our military.

Harold Hazen

January 22, 2023

So very sorry for his passing. I met Ivan at the Army- Navy Game in Philadelphia. I was in the Navy and was in command of a group of Seabees in the New York area. We volunteered our services for projects at the Club on Lexington avenue. A thoroughly enjoyable experience over many years. Prayers and condolences to his family and friends.

Rosemarie Rojas

December 1, 2022

Ivan was my first boss on Wall St. I was lucky enough to learn so much from him. May he Rest In Peace

George and Doris Campbell

March 23, 2022

Our paths crossed twice: once as a child in Rhinebeck, NY and then as a fellow Mason in NYC. George

Juliet Hanlon

January 25, 2022

Ivan is always in my thoughts and members of my family that he cared for. We hold him dear and give thanks for the times we shared together. A patriot of the highest order. A light that shone so bright it will live on ad infinitum. God keep you Ivan.

Vladimir Kravets

March 5, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences.

I know Mr. Ivan Obolensky father Serge Obolensky from the great book "One Men in His Time".
By sheer chance I run into pre-Revolutionary documentary from Russia:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnCa3uqqxhc

At the 4 min 2 seconds time from the beginning of this video I've seen an image of Mr. Serge Obolensky dancing:

" He (Sorine, who wanted to paint Mr. Obolensky portrait) told me later that it was because he thought I was a specific type of Imperial Guard Russian officer, and that type would soon be extinct"

I would be happy if you find this video fragment interesting to put in the family archive.

Respectfully, Vladimir Kravets

Anita Chandradatt

March 2, 2019

You will always have a special place in my heart Mr. Obolensky. It was the ultimate privilege and honor to have been your personal assistant.
Eternal Memory

Fernando Alessandri

February 13, 2019

God bless his soul.

February 7, 2019

Losing someone that we love never comes easy. It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.

Bernard Schwimmer

February 6, 2019

Rest in Peace my Brother. The work you did for the Toys for tots was wonderful

February 5, 2019

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures continue to fill your hearts with love & bring you joy. Hosea 13:14. Cherish the treasured memories shared as you celebrate a beautiful life that will forever be adored & cherished.

Megan Hanley

February 5, 2019

Ivan exemplified a true New Yorker. He was direct, honest, quick-witted, eloquent, no-nonsense, and lived a fascinating life. He was also incredibly strong and resilient. We really thought you would outlive us all. Thank you for loving and sharing a portion of your life with my mother and our family. You will always have a special place in our hearts and are terribly missed already. I am grateful for the times we spent together. My prayers go out to Ivan and his family.

John Cupschalk

February 4, 2019

Ivan meant so much to so many people. He was a pillar of New York City.

Juliet Hanlon

February 3, 2019

Ivan was my friend, he empowered my singing career, he made things possible for alot of people because he cared...he connected us to each other...remained a fearless leader, as our Commander, he led our Club into 40 years of success & service to our Armed Forces. He will never be forgotten for his legacy of tireless giving. Thank you for your love & friendship.

Milan Glendza Petrovic Njegos

February 2, 2019

Pray for the Eternal Memory and Enterance to The Heavenly Kingdom of God for brother Prince Ivan Sergeyevich Obolensky - Neledinsky - Meletsky, Knight Grand Cross Commander of the The Russian Orthodox Knights of St John of Jerusalem from Prince Milan Glendza Petrovic Njegos.

Salvatore & Diane Scalogna

February 1, 2019

We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the Obolensky family. Ivan was a fellow member of the New England Society and an extraordinary man. His devotion to charitable organizations and military veterans will never be forgotten. He touched the lives of so many and will be remembered fondly by all who were blessed to know him. Well done Ivan! May God bless your soul and bestow upon you eternal joy and peace.

February 1, 2019

Ivan - I will miss you very much! You were and are my dear friend and Holland Lodge brother. Robert

January 31, 2019

To the family of Ivan Obolensky. Very sorry for your loss. May you have underserved kindness and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ 1 Cor 1:3; JF

January 31, 2019

My condolence to family and friends may you have peace and comfort from the God of everlasting comfort.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Thomas Brady

January 31, 2019

Our meetings stimulated so many fascinating topics. I will miss these inspirations Farewell my friend.

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