Sylvia Zola
In memory of IreneIrene’s family was deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of her life. She was a brilliant, caring and brave woman who created, in uncharted areas, community groups such as LiLY, wherever she saw the need.
Everyone in our family…
Alice Wexler
In memory of IreneI will never forget the day I stood in a family apartment whose occupants had moved out but whose “stuff” remained, quite a lot anyway. It was my job to deal with it. I had met Irene only casually but nonetheless had shared my bewilderment…
LeClanche Durand
In memory of IreneIrene and I used to bump into each other on Broadway several times a week in our Morningside Heights neighborhood. We'd stop and chat about current events and matters of local concern. Sometimes when I commented on a play or film, Irene would…
Ava Schonberg
In memory of IreneI was helped by Lily right at the beginning, when I attended the first organizational meeting. I was helped by Lilly members right from the start, until my companion passed away. I don’t know how I would have managed without their help ,visits.…
Iris Shorin
In memory of IreneJust recently my aol computer was scammed. The culprits sent an email to all my contacts explaining I was very ill, needed money and were asked to send gift cards to the sender of the email. I am a member of LiLY and Irene, just one of my contacts.…
Leila Stroud
In memory of IreneIrene Zola is remembered as the visionary founder of LiLY (Lifeforce in Later Years), which created a community for seniors and neighbors. LiLY volunteers assisted and socialized with seniors in a variety of activities, which has helped to allow…
Karen Anderson
In memory of IreneWhen I think of Irene, so many superlatives come to mind – beautiful, brilliant, visionary, magnanimous…. I am aching for myself and our community and for John.
Irene wanted a better world for seniors, worked to make it happen, and in…