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MAURA FLEMING Obituary

FLEMING--Maura A. The partners, associates, counsel and staff of the firm, Herrick, Feinstein, LLP express their profound shock and sorrow on the unexpected and untimely passing of the wife of our beloved partner, friend and colleague, Daniel A. Etna. Maura means "Star of the Sea" and indeed Maura was a star, a woman of valor. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Wagner College, Maura earned a JD from Fordham Law School. As a professional, she specialized in compliance and risk management for the Tiedemann Advisors Wealth Management Firm and had extensive experience working with family offices and multi-generational families. Dan and Maura were what love songs are written about, they were like Erich Fromm's ideal union of a man and woman -- like one -- inseparable and devoted to each other for life, yet respecting each other's differences. Maura and Dan raised two wonderful twin sons, Stephen and Daniel -- now 27 years old. Dan's Facebook page photo is not of himself, but rather of Maura and Dan in a most loving embrace, clinging to one another, just as they did throughout their married life. Maura was a super-smart, witty, easy-going and friendly spirit. She loved NYC, took advantage of everything it offers and could never wait to share the City's secrets that she knew with visiting friends. Maura loved the annual autumn Nantucket retreats she and Dan took. She was passionate for flowers and the study of history. Dan often referred to Maura as his "Brooklyn gal", where Maura was born. Each December Dan baked a cake for the love of his life, the last one Dan posted online just a few weeks ago. Willie Nelson is sorry that he never did right by the woman to whom he sings "You Were Always On My Mind". But throughout Maura's life Dan treated Maura like the queen she was in his eyes and she was always on Dan's mind. We express our deepest sympathies to Dan, to sons Stephen and Daniel, and to all the other members of Maura's family.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 30, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for MAURA FLEMING

24 Entries

Euan Rellie

February 10, 2021

I am sending love to Stephen and all your family on behalf of your friends at BDA Partners. We hope you can find some peace, together, at this sad time.

SHARON PRYOR

February 7, 2021

I met Maura through Facebook in a photos of NYC group.
I explained I'd never been to NYC but would love to visit as my 9th great grandfather's home was a museum in Brooklyn. Maura reached out and we had planned for me to come to NYC in the future. Sadly I will never meet her on this earth. I'm glad I did meet her via Facebook. My heart is absolutely broken for her loved ones. May God bless and comfort all of you.

catherine a chriss

January 31, 2021

We moved to NJ about 16 years ago from N. Calif and Maura became one of my first friends. She was an easy friend to have. As Gigi said, she was caring, witty, fun, brilliant, and beautiful. At the same time, she was down-to-earth, had an amazing sense of humor and despite her many successes, never "put on airs." She had so many close friends and made us all feel special. Maura, gone way too soon, is going to be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to her friends and her large, extended family from here to Ireland. All our love, Catherine Chriss and Tim Graham

Cathy D’Uva

January 31, 2021

Dear Dan, Stephen and Daniel,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Maura was a wonderful friend; always thoughtful and had a great gift of Irish storytelling. I always loved sitting in your garden and listening to her tell stories of family, gardening and especially the boys. She will be greatly missed. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
Cathy and Tony D’Uva and family

Diana Erbsen

January 30, 2021

Dan So very sorry for your family’s loss. Your wife sounds like a wonderful woman. May her memory be a blessing.

Cathy McGlynn

January 30, 2021

To Dan and the entire family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences. I hope in time your memories bring you comfort and until then, you feel the warm embrace of your family and friends and all who loved her. May Maura RIP.

Jordan Bleznick

January 30, 2021

My sincere condolences for Dan and his family. From listening to the heartfelt service, Maura was a wonderful woman.

Dave

January 30, 2021

To the entire Etna Family,

May God provide his endless strength, guidance, and forever love during this very difficult time. Our lives have been touched, blessed, and enriched by Maura. You are in our thoughts, prayers, and our hearts.

Cliff Dickson

January 30, 2021

Sorry Dan. I was very sad to hear the news and the sadness in your eulogy.

David Brensilber

January 30, 2021

My deepest sympathy Dan and the family

Gigi Lacey

January 28, 2021

The Maura I knew was successful, brilliant, caring, witty, fun and beautiful. The Maura I knew loved show tunes, genealogy, family, friends and life in general. She wa a part of my history from high school through navigating the complexities of adult life...she knew me better than I knew myself and her counsel was invaluable. I will miss her more than I can fathom and am thankful she was such a big part of my life. My heartfelt and deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

Thomas Fleming

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Nancy Lieberman

January 28, 2021

Dear Dan, Stephen & Daniel,
Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Maura was a wonderful person - caring, honest, funny & smart - but you know that. Everyone who was lucky enough to know her shares in your loss. May her memory be a blessing.
Love, Nancy & Michael

Bonnie Chalek

January 27, 2021

To the Etna Family;
I am so very sorry to hear about the tragic and way too early death of your wife and your mother. I knew Maura from Ridgewood and being art docents at Willard. But I really bonded with her via Facebook in our love of New York City and with taking photographs of the city. We were both on the NYC Facebook page and I knew when someone posted a photo of Brooklyn; Maura was going to comment. She was very proud of both of her Irish background and NYC background. Deepest sympathy.

Kim Kelly

January 27, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My heart and prayers.

Susan Puglia

January 27, 2021

Dear Dan, Daniel and Stephen,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I was very fortunate to reconnect with Maura at our HS reunion 8 years ago and to have spent quite a bit of time with her since then. She was so full of life and always able to make us laugh. Maura's achievements in her career and home life were amazing, and I truly admired her. I will greatly miss Maura. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time, and I hope that memories of her smile, laughter, Irish accent imitations, and your times together help to ease your pain.
With love,
Susan Puglia

Kris Nylund

January 27, 2021

Dear Dan and family,
So sorry for your loss. Maura was a special person, true to herself and will be missed by all who knew her. I pray you will be comforted by the support of loved ones.

Anita Srivastava

January 27, 2021

Dear Dan and family, So sorry for your loss. Maura was an amazing woman and will be missed by all who knew her. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief and may she Rest In Peace.

CR Lee

January 26, 2021

My condolences to her family and colleagues.
I knew her sister Sally from high school.
My heart goes out to you all.
May she Rest In Peace and eternal light shine upon her.

Sherry and Stephen Frank

January 26, 2021

Dear Dan, Stephen and Daniel,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We feel your tremendous loss too. May Maura's memory always be a blessing.
Sending Love, Sherry and Stephen Frank

Denovo Harriers

January 26, 2021

Dan, Stephen, & Daniel -
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mary Fleming McCrossan

January 26, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.