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TERRI SASANOW Obituary

SASANOW--Terri Feinstein, beloved wife of Richard for 35 years, mother of Sydney and Lexi, sister of Rorri Feinstein, step-sister of Toby Deutsch and Myra Hirschberg. Born in Alexandria, VA on August 26, 1952, she was raised in Bayside, Queens. She received her BA from the University of Chicago in 1973 and her JD from Hofstra University in 1979. After over 30 years of public service, she retired as Chief of Grants and Compliance at the New York City Law Department in 2017. During her retirement, she volunteered weekly with God's Love We Deliver and served as the Title IX coordinator for New York Law School. She was a prolific and skilled knitter, devoting much of her time to charity knitting projects, and shared her gifts with anyone she'd ever met. She sang alto, notably in the New York Choral Society. She died on Christmas Eve. We all loved her so much.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 27, 2020.

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Frank J Carnesi

October 27, 2023

Great lady! Worked in law enforcement. FFM Hunts Pt. Mkt. God Bless! Frank J. CARNESI

Elizabeth Gallay

December 28, 2020

I wanted to add - Terri organized wonderful donation projects through our lunchtime group, including "knitted knockers" (knitted or crocheted prosthetic breasts for women who have had mastectomies) and blankets for refugees. Our group's blankets are pictured below and can all be seen at https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hats-and-more-for-war-torn-syria/3563371/151-175#155 She got over 30 people to participate in that one! She was a light in a sometimes dark world and will be sorely missed.

Elizabeth Gallay

December 28, 2020

I knew Terri through our monthly lunchtime crafting group at work. She was a lovely person and talented knitter. I'm so sorry for her loss. It will leave a hole in the universe. May her memory be a blessing.

Rosina Bolston

December 28, 2020

I remember Terri as a very friendly person with a cheerful smile and a pleasant greeting for everyone.

Rita Renner

December 27, 2020

Enjoyed spending time with Terri on the “back of the bus” in Scotland and seeing her wonderful knitting. My sympathies to you all

Wynelle Erickson

December 27, 2020

I was privileged to meet her on a knitting excursion with her to Iceland. Even though we never again shared the same real estate, her presence never left me. We exchanged notes and cards and I never once doubted our connection as friends across the distance, from New York to Texas. She made me laugh when she said despite me being a Texan she was surprised by how much she liked me! How can you not just adore such heartfelt honesty. A hole is left in the Universe

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