Memories of Lois Rae Neufeld

In memory of

Lois Rae Neufeld

New York, NY, USA

August 25, 1946 - February 5, 2020

Aug 25, 1946 - Feb 5, 2020

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Nan Goldberg

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Denise Schreiner

My favorite memory will always be of Lois dancing the tango with Victor on the roof patio after their trip to S America. Such a beautiful soul. Condolences to you and Steph

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Brenda Berger

I loved Lois easily because she loved so generously and easily too. I will always remember her laughter, her smile, her interest in anything and everything in my world. I wish I had the video of her dancing in my Alford sunroom - but phones die and that video is gone. She deserves to rest quietly and happily with the angels.

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Vincenta Puccio

May I offer my sympathies to you and your family on the loss of Lois.

I shared a room with your Mom at Lenox Hill Hospital when you were born June 30, and my son Stephen a couple days before on June 28, 1979.
I have some precious memories of her and wish I had known her better. She seemed to be so cheerful and very caring. I also remember your Dad kindly helping me in the hospital room.

My sympathy and thoughts are with you and family,
Vincenta Puccio

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Virginia Franklin

May Lois be remembered as that intelligent, creative, and loving spark of a woman with the brightest smile. Love to you, Steph and Victor

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Virginia Franklin

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Lisa Levin

The last time I was at the Dugow home, there was a picture of a young man on a table in the living room. Lois called him her "honey." "Honey" was Victor. She lit up when she spoke of him. She was always my beautiful, bubbly, upbeat cousin. Condolences and love to you and the family.

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Jessica Conn

My condolences, I’m so sorry for your loss.

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Sheila and Peter Kasdan

2003

Sheila and I first met Lois when she was serving as President of the Canavan Foundation and I had been asked to serve as the Chair of the Foundation's Rabbinic Advisory Committee. Since we live in Florida, this would be the first opportunity for me to "interview" for the position. After being "hired" and given the go ahead to invite other Rabbis to serve with me, I began working closely with Lois. Board meetings were held whenever I was visiting our New Jersey family. It wasn't too long before Lois became involved in creating the idea of the Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium and serving as its first President. In time, Lois and Victor and Sheila and I had many chances to "socialize' over dinner at one of their favorite local restaurants. When Stephanie and Brandon announced their engagement, Lois and Victor asked me to officiate at their wedding; May 12, 2012 was a true celebration of life's blessings and it was an honor and a joy for Sheila and me to share it with them. Our memories of Lois will continue to be of that dynamic and indefatigable human soul who opened her home, and her heart, to help ease the pain and frustration of others whose own life experiences had been dealt a cruel and painful blow. The Jewish Genetic Disease family - all of us who were motivated and inspired by Lois Neufeld's passion and captivated by her grace and kindness - will mourn her loss but also keep alive, within us, the example that she set for us to follow.

Zeicher tzaddik liv'rachah - we will keep Lois' memory alive within us!

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Ali Feldon

Sending deepest condolences and all my love. Lois was truly one of a kind, the personification of joy mixed... Read more Sending deepest condolences and all my love. Lois was truly one of a kind, the personification of joy mixed with a little mischief,... Read more Sending deepest condolences and all my love. Lois was... Read more

Stephanie Helrich

Thank you❤️ Thank you❤️ Thank you❤️

Ali Feldon

Love you Stoofers ❤️ Love you Stoofers ❤️ Love you Stoofers ❤️

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Joseph Berger

Lois was a kind and gentle soul, perhaps the kindest person I know. She lived for her family and her friends and we will miss her terribly.

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Denise Schreiner

Lois was one of the best human beings I have ever known. Lois was one of the best human beings I have ever known. Lois was one of the best human beings I have ever known.... Read more

Denise Schreiner

The last time I saw her she was still able to walk on my arm several blocks to a restaurant. When we got... Read more The last time I saw her she was still able to walk on my arm several blocks to a restaurant. When we got back Victor began telling... Read more The last time I saw her she was still able to walk ... Read more

Orren Alperstein

I feel privileged to have been able to work closely with Lois on the Canavan Foundation. She joined the board, and quickly became president, during a time when I had temporarily stepped down as founder and president of the board, so I was not around when she was first involved. Around the time she and Stanley Michelman came up with the idea of the JGDC, however, I got to know her, and I will never forget a lunch we had at Sarabeth's where, after enthusiastically bringing me up to date on what had been going on,  she insisted I had to get back involved with the Foundation, and graciously offered to step down as president so I could take the reins again. Lois was effervescent, energetic and always positive, even as she was beginning to have memory challenges, and her, and Victor's, enthusiastic support of the work of the Foundation at meetings and at annual benefits - taking pictures, providing the portable sound system, bringing friends -  were always tremendously appreciated. My heart goes out to Victor and Stephie as they navigate this momentous change in their lives.

I feel privileged to have been able to work closely with Lois on the Canavan Foundation. She joined the board,... Read more I feel privileged to have been able to work closely with Lois on the Canavan Foundation. She joined the board, and quickly became... Read more I feel privileged to have been able to work closely... Read more