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STANLEY PLESENT Obituary

PLESENT--Stanley, age 96, a life-long resident of New York City and Larchmont, NY died January 27, 2022 in New Rochelle, NY. Stanley was a distinguished lawyer, decorated WWII veteran, recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart and outstanding public servant. He graduated from City College and Columbia Law School and served as General Counsel of the United States Information Agency under Edward R. Murrow. Stanley was also Chairman of the Board (and Emeritus) of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre for over 40 years. Stanley was pre-deceased by his two sons, Mark and John. He is survived by Gloria, his beloved wife of 73 years, his daughters Leslie and Nora, his sons-in-law Carlo and Rodger, and his adored grandchildren Melanie, Zachary, Haley, Gabriel, Olivia and Jadyn. Funeral services are private. for full obituary please go to JJFFH.COM.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 30, 2022.

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Anna Mayzel

February 10, 2022

Dear Gloria and family, please accept our sincere condolences from Leonid Leites, all of us, and the whole Plisetsky family. Stanley was an exceptional person and we are privileged to know him and be related to him. Please send our love to the whole family.

Tsitsi P

February 7, 2022

my sincere condolences to Gloria and the family.

Christopher Zunner

February 3, 2022

Applauding Stanley right now for the life he lived and the lives he positively impacted. He helped move the Ailey organization forward with all of his heart, mind and soul. Seeing the Ailey documentary recently that included a flashback Board meeting that he led, reminded me of all the years he worked alongside Alvin Ailey, and what a steadfast pillar he was for the Company. His many contributions and his memory have and always will be a blessing. Sending love to all his family with heartfelt gratitude.

Joseph A Viola

February 1, 2022

They whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are.
May this thought bring peace as you move into the future with dignity and grace.

Ira Sheinfeld

January 30, 2022

I was so sorry to hear of Stanley´s passing. I will always remember him as an exceptional lawyer with the greatest integrity. My sincere condolences to Gloria and his family.

Masazumi Chaya & Marc Manigault

January 29, 2022

Our sincere condolences to Gloria and the rest of the Plesent family.
Stanley´s love for Alvin Ailey was special not only was he Chairman of the board for Ailey, he truly loved the dancers and company
He came in at the right time for Alvin to make the company and the school expand and invited more young choreographers works. and was one of the main components to make it possible to travel overseas
I was lucky to have a wonderful relationship with Stanley ,due to his love of Alvin and the company
Thank You Stanley, for all your support.

Jeffrey Rubin

January 29, 2022

My sincere condolences to Gloria and the entire family. Stanley was so very extraordinary and wonderful, words do not do Justice. May his memory be for a blessing.

Robert Hoffman

January 29, 2022

I´m very sorry to hear of the passing of Stanley. He was a brilliant and kind-hearted individual who will be greatly missed by all who have known him. My condolences to Gloria and his family

Melanie Person

January 28, 2022

My condolences to Gloria and the family. Stanley was an extremely kind and generous person. He touched the lives of so many of us at Ailey. I will truly miss Stanley and cherish the fond memories of seeing him and Gloria at City Center.

Pamela Robinson

January 28, 2022

I'm sorry to hear of Stanley's passing. He was so kind with such a wealth of knowledge. I always enjoyed hearing his stories about Mr. Ailey. He will be greatly missed!

Ronni Favors

January 28, 2022

My sincere condolences to Gloria and the rest of the Plesent family. Stanley´s love for Alvin Ailey was unquestionably an integral part of the bedrock that formed the foundation for the Company and the entire Ailey organization. I will miss his jovial presence in the theater, on various tours, and at our marvelous permanent home. Stanley always made each of us feel like family.

Ana Marie Forsythe

January 28, 2022

I began teaching at the Ailey School in 1973 and was always grateful to have Stanley there with his wise counsel and friendly greetings.
May he rest in peace.
Ana Marie

Vicki Unger

January 28, 2022

To Nora
Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Vicki Unger , Los Angeles, California

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