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JERALD FESSENDEN Obituary

FESSENDEN--Jerald D. The Frick Collection mourns the loss of its dear friend Jerald D. Fessenden. An avid art lover, he generously supported many initiatives at the museum and library, including the major renovation of the Frick's historic buildings and last year's special installation Bellini and Giorgione in the House of Taddeo Contarini. Jerald was a noted collector and a partner at Manhattan's Coe Kerr Gallery, kindly donating photographs and records from its archives to the Frick Art Research Library in 1994. We extend our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved him. Elizabeth M. Eveillard Chair, Board of Trustees Ian Wardropper Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 9, 2025.

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Holly Anna Jones

May 14, 2025

Jerry gave us piggy back rides down Oak Avenue, over his shoulders, hanging by our ankles. `A real Lunenburg Massachusetts thrill ride. Rest in peace Jerry.

John Moran

April 2, 2025

My wife was Gerald's Physical Therapist for 20 years. He was a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Michael D. Brockelman

March 3, 2025

Jerry was my best friend growing up in Lunenburg, Mass. He was the one who brought me and other guys to mingle with certain girls who hailed from Leominster one of whom turned out to be my wife of now 60 years. I last talked to him about 5 years ago. Had plans to visit him on a visit to NYC but never followed through which I now terribly regret. Rest in Peace, Jerry. Mike Brockelman

Elaine Kirchen

February 5, 2025

My best friend from 1966. I will miss him dearly.

Emily Rutgers Fuller Kingston

January 12, 2025

I met Jerald at a party on the east end of Long Island when I was 20. We have know each other for over 65 years. We shared an interest in art. He was always amusing and generous and a great friend for life.

Cecily Millen Elizondo

January 6, 2025

I worked with Mr. Fessenden as he was a donor to All Souls church in his neighborhood. He was a generous donor, and a gentleman of a bygone era. He will be missed.

Christy Pennoyer

January 6, 2025

Jerald was a dear neighbor and friend at 33 East 70th. Will miss him
Christy Pennoyer

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