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Jonathan Priess

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UFT Admin May 20, 2019

UFT Honors

Died on May 20, 2019, age 59

Jonathan Priess was a social worker at Canarsie HS and Franklin K. Lane HS in Brooklyn and a UFT member for 20 years. He was passionate about his job and connected with children and staff alike. Jonathan enjoyed running, as well as lively discussions about politics, the union and his profession.

He is survived by his parents, Diane Cotton and Gilbert Priess.

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The service/tribute at Wantagh Abbey on Sunday April 27 will take place at 4:30.
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The service/tribute at Wantagh Abbey on Sunday April 27 will take place at 4:30.
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on Albert Muratore
My condolences to the family
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on Rita Zimonowitz
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Judy L Mostowitz
on Rita Zimonowitz
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on John Garvey
2 to 6 pm will be a visitation on April 27. it will be corrected in the tribute.
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on John Garvey
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What time on April 27th is the Tribute?
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on John Garvey
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on Patricia Lockhart
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Sean Rotkowitz
on Patricia Lockhart
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Tamiya Paige
on Loletha Reid-Washington
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on Milton E. Polsky
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on Gloria Parker
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on Loletha Reid-Washington
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on Loletha Reid-Washington
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on Loletha Reid-Washington
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Jasmine Tang
on Marian Thom
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Georgia Lignou
on James Eterno
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on James Eterno
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Patrick Walsh
on James Eterno
James was an extremely rare, courageous and beautiful soul whose life touched thousands: a solid man who never let you down. May he be at peace.
Deborah Sancho
on Loida Lester
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on Freddy Concepcion
Hi Yoly! My sincere condolences about Freddy. If you receive this message, please contact me just to say hi and catch up... this is Mayra Gonzalez nee Rivera. Email: mygem65@gmail.com.
Thomas jones
on Alice Mucha
I am the current steward of a small part of Alice Muchas button collection, it is great to hear these kind words spoken about Alice and her dedication to teaching and being available to students. Thank you for posting this!...
Susan J
on Ed Muir
Mr. Muir was one of my favorite teachers too back in the early 70s.. I disliked history but became interested when Mr. Muir was my teacher. I remember we were studying Henry VIII and I did a paper on him,...
ALP
on James Eterno
I met him only once at a PEP hearing. I read his blog regularly. I learned a lot from it. It is a tremendous loss whenever someone like James Eterno dies: He was a teacher, an organizer, or a leader...
Dinelia Ferrer
on Barbara Mylite
Rip Barbara you have always been an inspiration to all teachers!
J. Diaz
on Abraham Schneider
My favorite teacher in grade school in the early 80's. All teachers should strive to be the type of teacher he was.
Eileen Glick
on George Altomare
I just noticed the obituary of Mr. Altomare who was my history teacher at FK Lane HS in 1960 and who died last year. He made a large impact on his students and opened our eyes to current events taking...
Marion Theodore
on George Altomare
I am sad to hear about George, Joan. You and he were a great team!
Judy Rosenstein
on Robert Lanaghan
Bob was so talented and as a teacher was able to bring out the best in his students. The music department at Fort Hamilton was well served by having him on staff Condolences to his husband and may he rest...
Michael F Yanchuk
on Robert Lanaghan
He was an awesome brother-in-law and uncle to our kids. We miss him so much. He always had fun things to say to make us laugh. Love you Bob!
Mary Ellen miles
on Edward Moroney
Ed & I started school in elmsford in 1st grade. Since he was the only boy who knew how to dance, we often went to school dances thru high school. I just found his ID on the teachers website. I...
Judy Rosenstein
on William O’Brien
Bill was on the UFT Executive Board when I was chapter leader at Fort Hamilton High School. He exhibited an inspiring union spirit and encouraged staff members to get involved in chapter concerns Bill was a team player who had...
Carol PATELSKY
on Rose (Ranieri) Crosby
Rose Crosby was the BEST TEACHER on this PLANET! She made learning MATH fun!!! All of her students were ecstatic when they found out Ms. Ranieri was going to be their teacher!!! Rose Crosby was one in a BILLION!!! She...
Carol PATELSKY
on Rose (Ranieri) Crosby
THE BEST THERE IS❤️❤️❤️
Sandy Conine Tweed
on Edward Moroney
Ed was my pastor at Purdue. He and Kathy spent a lot of time with me, helping me in my Christian walk and my understanding of the Bible. They loved me as I was which I found refreshing. Ed baptized...
Maryann McCabe
on Eileen Stareshefsky
I worked with Eileen at Coalition. She was truly was one of the most welcoming and kind human beings I have ever met. She set the tone at Coalition. I feel very fortunate to have known her.
Evan Levine
on Abraham Schneider
A kind man who I enjoyed knowing for many years.
Rosalyn Brno
on Harvey Kudler
Dr. Kudler was a great gentle soul and a wonderful man I happily called my friend and true companion. I was an Nursing Aide back in 2000's to his beloved wife Marcia ( a true woman of Valor) and a...
Carmel Fusco
on Robert Kudless
Yes, Bob was always kind, gentle, humble and genuinely caring to everyone. He could not help but leave a huge void in people’s lives in his absence. If he could he would help us fill it; what will fill it...
Stephen Kudless
on Robert Kudless
Bob was the best uncle a nephew could ever ask to have. Simply a father 1a. I will miss him dearly.
Pat Anderson
on Robert Kudless
Bob Kudless was a wonderful teacher! Not only was he a brilliant scholar, he was also a dedicated and compassionate person who truly cared about each of his students. A great conversationalist with a quick wit, he was always sweet...
Beatrice B Jackson
on Grace Thorpe-Brathwaite
Just seeing this. Would regularly stop by her home until I became caretaker for my husband. She was my mentor when I became a science teacher at Walt Whitman in the 70's . Rest well my dear friend.
Felix
on John C. Leonard
Mr. Leonard was my middle school computer teacher in Mott Hall. I can still remember the classroom, the typing tests, the old Macintosh computers...Most of all I remember he always had a kind smile and enjoyed playing Bob Dylan, Neil...
Diana G. Armada
on Anthony Joseph Armada
Anthony J. Armada was a wonderful educator. His service to many Brooklyn communities, where he taught was amazing. His students were very important to him. He dedicated his life to teaching on several levels. Anthony will be missed profoundly. He...
Mark Kreissl
on Leo Hoenig
Belated condolences to all who knew and loved Leo from a distant member of Leo's family in Manchester, United Kingdom. I sadly never got to meet him but his reputation lives on and I am proud to call him a...
Anthony Palermo
on Leo Hoenig
RIP Mr Hoenig. Thank you for starting that flame that keeps burning in me and researching my family tree.
Elke (Ellen) Lerman
on Leo Hoenig
My condolences to his wife Doris. Ms.Lovett as I remember her. She was my French teacher at Parsons JHS when they got engaged. I had no idea that Mr. Hoenig was a union leader.
Alan Newman
on Florence Fidell
Just read on the website that Florence Fidel passed over a year ago. First met her, as did Philip Jack, at PS 152 in the same classes as her son Glenn. Met her again as a para at JFK HS...
Arthur Ross
on Barry Spielvogel
My wife and I met up with Barry and Leida here shortly after we retired to Las Vegas. We had a fun time reminiscing about our careers in NY. Leida was my pension advisor and Barry often umpired my Park...
Judith M Dahill
on Barry Spielvogel
Barry was an absolute colleague. I and many other teachers attended Barry’s call at UFT Meetings at Murray Bergtraum HS. I have taught at other schools but none were as active and interesting as Barry’s analysis of UFT activities in...
Richard Waldman
on Kevin Bostic
I was Kevin’s teacher at PS299. He came a long way from those days. Glad to see he became successful in his chosen field. Very impressed!
Elaine Swaby
on Virginia Jackson
Please contact me if possible. Luv sista from Grafton street
Dean gross
on Patricia Filomena
Pat was a friend and a mentor! When I first became Chapter Leader, she held my hand and was always there for me. She will be missed. RIP my friend
John Torani
on Eric Chasanoff
To whom it may concern, every now and then i have memories of a happy go lucky classmate at Belknap but could only remember Eric being the first name. Just today, I went into the website, clicked on 'departed', and...
Cathy Fabrizio
on Tammy Hendriks
Years go by so quickly but you are always remembered ane missed by me. We had so many good chats and so many laughs. I miss seeing you and talking to you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers...
Cathy Fabrizio
on Tammy Hendriks
Years go by so quickly but you are always remembered ane missed by me. We had so many good chats and so many laughs. I miss seeing you and talking to you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers...
Carol Plotkin
on George Caulfield
Rest in peace George. I was so saddened to hear of his passing just today while attending the RTC chapter meeting. George was to me a kind and beautiful soul. He was a good friend to my husband Marty and...
John Yaeger
on George Altomare
Circa 1970, George Altomare was one of my teachers at Franklin K. Lane H.S. At a time of turbulence in the city and our city schools, Mr. Altomare always welcomed his students in a composed, unruffled manner. With his kind...
Marcia Wilson-Ahmad
on Nettie Becker
I was a dance student of Mrs. Becker. We also partnered on extracurricular dance workshops. She was an empowering and gracious mentor. I remember her as an influential and impactful leader, with a gentle yet no-nonsense demeanor. I had a...
Evangelos Pikoulas
on Helen Arvanitis
Wonderful Lady, wonderful Teacher! She is the only Teacher who's name never escaped my mind. We moved to Astoria from the Bronx. I was doing very poorly in the Bronx schools. She cared enough to help me catch up to...
Vera Campbell
on George Altomare
Many thanks with much love Winsome for your kind and loving comment on George Altomare. He had a non intimidating but challenging personality which is why he was an excellent mentor to many. George was the most lovable and loving...
Cindy Adams
on Leo Hoenig
Wow! Leo Honig...He was my Social Studies Teacher in Parsons Jr. High School back 1968 & 1969. I remember both him and my Spanish Teacher, Rosalyn Oral (at that time) found my Slam Book - a notebook filled with typical...
Gereal McCray
on George Altomare
Mr. Altamore was my teacher at Franklin K. Lane H.S. in 1958. I never forgot him because he instilled in us a desire to keep abreast with current events by offering extra credit to those that could relay what was...
George Geist
on George Altomare
George was an incredible man and union organizer. I would always try to chat with him after a meeting, and find out what it was like in the 1960s when our union was founded. He was a deep well of...
Inetha Cherry
on Leo Hoenig
We had great memories at 168. May you rest in peace. Mrs. Cherry and daughter.
Steven Kritz, MD (retired)
on Leo Hoenig
I was reading my wife's UFT magazine (she is a retired Teaching Assistant) when I came across the notice regarding Leo Hoenig. I was a student at Parsons Junior HS from September 1963 - June 1966. From there, I attended...
David Bass
on George Altomare
George was a wonderful human being-smart, funny and without pretension. It was an honor to have known him. My condolences to his family.
Bob Himmelstein
on Leo Hoenig
I first met Leo at a Delegate Assembly meeting, where he informed me that he was writing a book about my family. He was a strong man with a big heart and a good sense of humor. He was also...
Louise Burwell
on Leo Hoenig
It was a pleasure to take his genealogy class at the Si Beagle. Even though I didn’t know him that long, he seems like a very nice person. May he S.I.P.
Cordelia Castillo
on Michelle Alexander
I came across a list of people who died of covi and Michelle's departure made me cried. I read about how wonderful she was with her students, families snd coworkers. My heart and condolences to her family. She left too...
Mary Keegan
on Joyce Magnus
It’s been almost a year since Joyce passed away. I remember my first encounter with her. It was a Saturday evening phone call, asking if I was interested in continuing as a retiree delegate to the union Delegate Assembly. Joyce...
Mary Keegan
on Leo Hoenig
I first met Leo on a Jet Blue flight to Seattle to attend the AFT convention. I noticed he had his “Resolutions “ booklet to study the material, so naturally I began to talk to him. We had a great...
Audrey Zimring
on Leo Hoenig
I met Leo when he taught genealogy for the s.i. si beagle learning center. He was a bright and interesting man as well as a staunch unionists. We need more Leo's to lead today's union. May he rest in peace....
Kyaw T. Ya
on Miguel Pineda
I was there in 1998 to 2000 in Newcomers HS. He was my math teacher as well. RIP. My condolences to his family and school family
Tony Iandolo
on Ronald Lazarus
I am who I am because of “Laz”. Going on my 28th year as a band conductor in the Bronx. All because of the great Ronald Lazarus. I echo all of his instructional characteristics and still use many of his...

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