Jean F. Slutzky

2/9/2018

             Jean F Slutzky passed away February 8, 2018 at her residence in Jewett, NY. Jean was born in Lake Placid, NY on July 19, 1955. She was the daughter of Fredrick J Fortune Jr. and Betty Wharton Fortune. She graduated from Lake Placid High School and continued her education at NCCC in Saranac Lake.
         She worked in the restaurant management business and was an interior decorator for Hunter Mountain and her private clients. She also worked for Disney. However, her true love was figure skating. She trained with Dorothy Hamill. She grew up in an Olympian family. She had such a passion for the sport that she taught and coached many young upcoming figure skaters and also became a judge for many figure skating competitions. She was a patron of the arts.
            Jean had so much love for the place she lived, Hunter Mountain. She was an amazing skier and skied with her son Zachary and husband David, and extended family and friends. She was an ambassador to Hunter Mountain skiing with many famous people including Princess Diana.
            Jean is survived by her husband David, her son Zachary and his wife Regean, her sister Joan Kassir and her husband Cal, their two daughters Lindsey and Marie of Virginia Beach, Va. Carol Gamayel Fortune and her husband Sam of NYC. Her brother FJ Fortune and his wife Cheri and children Jennifer, Tyler, Teagan and Elizabeth George Fortune and his wife Betty of Lake Placid, NY.
            Jean was a strong advocate of saving animals, especially cats and saved hundreds of displaced, lost and injured animals. Please send donations in her name to animal shelters in your area.

Calling hours will be at the Aston Basagic Funeral Home on
Tuesday February 13, 2018 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
Services will be held on February 14, 2018 at
Kol Ansche Israel Synagogue in Hunter, NY
at 12:00 Noon.
Arrangements by Aston Basagic Funeral Home, Hunter, NY.

74 Comments

Jane Lucas

2/9/2018 08:50:40 pm

Very saddened by this news. Sending deepest sympathy to David and Zachary. May Jean be resting in peace.

Paul Jones

2/13/2018 03:39:09 pm

Prayers For David And Zachary.I am very Sorry.God Bless You Both.Jean was Sweet Lady.

Robert FKennedy jr

2/15/2018 02:02:19 pm

Heartfelt condolences to David and Zach on the passing of an amazing woman from Bobby Kennedy and all the Kenndy family

Jacqueline Plattner

2/10/2018 12:18:34 am

My deepest sympathy to David and Zachary.
May she rest in peace and fly on the wings of the Angels.
Forever in my heart my friend.I will miss you till we meet again

Guy and Pawalee Chirico

2/10/2018 12:21:35 am

David, please accept our most sincere condolences.
Pawalee and I are in Bangkok til mid April. We’ll be sure to see you then.
Guy, Pawalee and Guy M. Chirico

Don Raimo

2/10/2018 07:45:41 am

MY prayers go out to David, Zach and the Slutzky Family.

Jack Murphy

2/10/2018 08:20:02 am

May she rest in peace. Praying for the family.

Joe & Jolanta Jove

2/10/2018 08:37:00 am

Dear Dave, Zachary and Family, our most sincere condolences. May she Rest In Peace.

Lisa Jaeger

2/10/2018 09:01:04 am

Shocking and saddening news.. Jean was a one of a kind gal- the mountain top wont be same. Grace and mercy be upon you during this difficult time

Sandra Moores

2/10/2018 09:42:13 am

David and Zach, Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. I am thinking of you.

Geri Hursell

2/10/2018 09:56:54 am

My Condolences to David, Zach and the Slutzky Family.

Madeline slavin

2/10/2018 10:12:17 am

My most sincere sympathies for your loss. May your many memories be for a blessing. May HaShem grant you comfort during this difficult time madeline

Carol & David Chaffee and family

2/10/2018 10:18:21 am

Dear David, Zachary and family,
So sorry for your loss of beautiful Jean!
Please accept our deepest condolences and love during this difficult time.
Jean was a remarkable lady and we have so many memories that will always be in our hearts!
Carol, David, Justin & Christie, Christopher & Abby Chafffee

Karl & Margo Plattner

2/10/2018 10:37:31 am

Our deepest condolences to David and Zachary and Family.
May she rest in peace.She was a beautiful lady with so many gifts that she shared freely from her heart with everyone. She will be missed.

Christina, Dennis, David & Calee, Jeffrey Galin

2/10/2018 10:42:12 am

David and Zach, Our hearts, love, thoughts and prayers go out to you on Jean's passing. Unfortunately, Dennis and I won't be here and, ironically, will be at Dennis' mom's unveiling on Long Island. Please know we are there in spirit with you all.

Robert and Dena Lawrence

2/10/2018 11:03:54 am

We are saddened to hear about our neighbor and friend. Our prayers will be with the family and friends.

No Ripnick and family link

2/10/2018 11:13:41 am

Deepest condolences from our family to yours. Our prayers are with you.

Kristina Martin

2/10/2018 12:48:59 pm

Condolences to all whom held Jean in their hearts, as she now watches and stays close to those she loves with her angelic wings.

Philip Davenport

2/10/2018 01:19:30 pm

David.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you and Zachary.
Sincerely,
Philip Davenport and the Windham Race Factory.

Philip J Dale

2/10/2018 01:30:46 pm

Condolences to David and the entire Slutzky family. So sad, what an amazing woman. Peace n prayers

Melissa Glennon

2/10/2018 02:01:26 pm

My sincere condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

George &Debbie Hoyt

2/10/2018 02:13:19 pm

Sending our condolences to David..Zach and the entire family...so sorry to hear

Mark Karp

2/10/2018 02:15:05 pm

Dear David, Zachary,
So saddened for your loss. I have such fond memories of Jean - she was a wonderful, unique person... May she rest in peace.

Len Potts

2/10/2018 03:38:10 pm

David,Zach and Family. So very sorry for the loss of Jean,She was beautiful in every way.Love and God Bless.

Linda and Willie

2/10/2018 04:35:53 pm

Lots of love to you at this most difficult time!!😘

Brenda Chatfield

2/10/2018 04:56:33 pm

My deepest sympathies to David, Zachary and the entire family. Jean was a special lady I will truly miss her. my thoughts and prayers are with you all!!

Tracie Sachs

2/10/2018 05:12:01 pm

David, Zach and the Slutzky family,
I’m so deeply saddened by the loss of Jeanie. She was an inspirational, creative, beautiful woman with a zest for life and joy in all of her activities. I will always have fond memories of the time I spent with her.
Sincerely,
Tracie and Philippe May

Jessica & Kevin Ginty

2/10/2018 05:24:44 pm

Dear David & Zachary,
Our deepest condolences to you and the Slutzky Family. May she rest in peace.

Your in our prayers,
Jessica & Kevin Ginty

Steven Gottlieb

2/10/2018 06:04:34 pm

So sorry for your loss.

Sam Maniscalco

2/10/2018 06:30:39 pm

Dear David, Zachary and Family,
My most sincere condolences. May Jean Rest In Peace.

Cynthia Chorzepa

2/10/2018 06:56:46 pm

My deepest condolences to the Slutzky family. Jean was such a beautiful and creative person, may she rest in peace.

Annette L Hall

2/10/2018 07:17:03 pm

My sincerest condolences and prayers for David and Zachary and Jean’s family members.

NATASHA SHUSTER

2/10/2018 08:01:58 pm

All our love and prayers to David, Zachary and family. Jeanie was a beautiful, fun women with a great zest for life. RIP Love, Natasha and Drew Shuster

Dede and Ed Thorpe link

2/10/2018 08:11:27 pm

We just heard and we're so very sorry.

Patti and Richard Morrow

2/10/2018 08:14:01 pm

Dear David
Our deepest sympathies to you and the family on the loss of Jean. She was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed. Will always treasure our friendship. So sorry. Patti and Richard

Jim Catalano

2/10/2018 08:52:51 pm

Dear David and Zach, I am very sorry to hear this news. Sincerely, JimCat

Grace and Robert "Frenchy" Adami

2/10/2018 09:50:08 pm

Dear David, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jean was an amazing person with a huge heart. Your in our prayers. May she rest in peace.
Grace and Frenchy

Raymond Sayour

2/10/2018 11:33:15 pm

My deepest condolences and prayers to the family, R.I.P. Jean💙🙏🏻

Sue Kohan and Vince Amoia

2/11/2018 06:58:35 am

Our deepest sympathy, David to you and your family.
Sue Kohan and Vince Amoia

Dawn Darling

2/11/2018 07:03:57 am

Patrick and I give our deepest condolences David and your family too! I loved helping her decorate the lodge. Rest in Peace Jeanie!

Tom Carpenter

2/11/2018 08:15:25 am

Heartfelt condolences to you all. Jean's perky presence will be greatly missed. Tom 'TC' Carpenter

Jane Guterman

2/11/2018 09:14:40 am

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Fawn Potash

2/11/2018 09:46:43 am

David, Sending prayers to you. Jean’s wild spirit and creativity will be remembered forever. -Fawn

Ruth and Chuck Sachs

2/11/2018 10:21:47 am

David, Zack and family, we are deeply saddened to hear about Jean. We hope you find comfort with all the good memories you shared together. Ruth and Chuck

June Faulkner Battisti

2/11/2018 11:49:39 am

So sorry for the loss of Jean - my deepest sympathies and prayers go out to David, Zachary and the entire family.

Ted Petricini

2/11/2018 12:45:54 pm

David and Zachary
My most heart felt condolences on learning of Jean's passing. My most sincere prayers for Jean and for You and Zack.

Elizabeth W. Foster

2/11/2018 02:20:23 pm

Dear David and Zach:
What a loss.....
We pray your fond memories overshadow your grief in time..
Elizabeth Foster , Karen and Daintrie Zega

Holly (Brown) LaFontaine

2/11/2018 03:10:20 pm

Dear David and Zach,

Below is Jewish poem that I hope will help in your time of loss and will be of comfort to you in the future.

At the rising sun and at its going down, your will remember her.

At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, you will remember her.

At the opening of the buds in spring, you will remember her.

At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of the summer, you will remember her.

At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of the fall colors, you will remember her.

At the beginning of the year and when it ends, you will remember her.

When you are weary and in need of strength, you will remember her.

When you are lost and sick at heart, you will remember her.

When you have decisions that are difficult to make, you will remember her.

When you have joy we crave to share, you will remember her.

When you have achievements that were influenced by her, you will remember her.

For as long as you live, she too will live, for she is now part of you as you remember her.

And for all of us who knew Jeanie; for as long as we live, she too will live, for she is now a part of us as we remember her.

Gail

2/12/2018 05:15:57 pm

That is beautiful Holly...Thanks

Debbie Herbel

2/11/2018 08:20:32 pm

David and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending deepest sympathy. May love and light be with you.
Debbie Herbel
Previously Mrs. Hermann Oberlohr

Keith Holmquist and Anita Ayres

2/11/2018 08:53:27 pm

Our deepest sympathy to you David and to Zach. Many wonderful memories over the years will never be forgotten.

Alex levy

2/11/2018 09:01:00 pm

My condolences Jean was a long time friend as you and I are I think over 50 years I'm really sorry for your loss for both you and Zack

Neil & Carole Olufsen

2/12/2018 01:09:00 am

Dear David, Zach and family. We are so saddened at the news of Jeanie's passing. I remembrr the first time I met her up at Lake Placid on 1979 or 80. A beautiful red head. May she rest in peace.

Bubbi & Dawn Plattner

2/12/2018 06:48:09 am

Our heart felt sympathy from our family to yours
We will miss her
Our dearest condolences to you David , Zach and the whole Slutsky family.
Bubbi & Dawn

Larry Smith

2/12/2018 10:29:16 am

Please accept my condolences. In difficult times we find strength in the love of our family.

Peter and Jessika Schreiber

2/12/2018 11:04:31 am

Dear David and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss of Jean.

Robert Nanz

2/12/2018 12:43:27 pm

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your wife. She will be in our prayers. Bob Nanz Friday ski club

Gail Brooks Devirgilio

2/12/2018 05:14:09 pm

I am thinking of you and your family David....I am away so I can't be there but you are in my heart..I will miss her smile.♡♡♡♡

Louisa Battista

2/12/2018 09:43:49 pm

David my condolences to you and your family on the loss of Jeanie.

Switlana and Jeffrey Breigle

2/13/2018 11:40:01 am

Dear David, Zak and Regan,

Forever in our hearts. I will miss her deeply. May she rest in peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Harold & Daniela Goldberg

2/13/2018 12:18:26 pm

If life was fair and its length indicative of a person's worth, Jeannie would have lived a 1000 years. But passion, talent, tenacity, a generous heart and love of family, friends and animals were not enough to keep her with you. We share in your sorrow and that of your family. Be strong, Jeannie would have wanted it that way.

Maura Jones

2/13/2018 07:48:47 pm

My sympathy to David and Zachary. I have so many fond memories of growing up with my feisty first cousin! Jean was there for our family thru the sadness of Kay's passing. Blessings to her spirit as she reunites with our Maker.

Anita Kashman

2/13/2018 10:50:09 pm

So sorry for your loss...always enjoyed reminiscing with Jeanie about the early days in Hunter ...She was special & will be missed . Stay strong

Lee and Elliot Frey

2/13/2018 11:14:54 pm

David we are so very sorry for your loss. Certainly the feline world has lost an ambassador. She will be sorely missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family.

Lucy Veneski

2/14/2018 09:02:18 am

A special friend I will miss and hope to see again.
Winter, Spring, Summer , Fall
North South East and West
May God Jesus and the Angels guide you to your final resting place where you will find peace joy serenity and you will be free of paine sorrow or sadness and you will be reunited with all those that went before you and will await those that will follow.

Thank you for your kindness. I will never forget you and I will always rememeber the first time we met and your Love of animals as I have and all you did for us and them.

This world was a better place with you in it. You truly were a Light in the darkness.

Rest in peace and enjoy your eternal life.

Star

2/14/2018 10:42:25 am

Jean, my sister from another mother. My friend!
I will miss you every day.. I know you are free and skating without pain . We will see each other again. I love you.

2/14/2018 10:47:50 am

To David, Zachary and family. my condolences on the loss of your beloved wife and mother.
May her memory be a blessing. She was a wonderful friend!

Jason Kirkman

2/14/2018 11:39:06 am

May she FLY with ANGELS. You will be missed.

Tina Accardi

2/15/2018 08:46:20 pm

Jean's passing has affected so many people. She was a friend to many and i am proud to call Jean my friend! She always saw the good in people and was always there to help. I loved chatting with her on the phone and even more in person. Jean, this was your time but I can say I miss you already. Rest in Peace special lady. Love your devoted friend, Tina Xxx

2/17/2018 04:41:04 pm

My condolences to the family and friends of Jean. May you find strength from the God of all comfort who can help you endure through this difficult time. -2 Corinthians 1:3,4

Liz lamanna

2/19/2018 11:31:23 am

So sorry for this loss

Patrick and Alyson Milbourn

2/19/2018 09:53:49 pm

Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Kirk and the entire Snyder Family

2/23/2018 02:49:07 pm

Our Deepest Condolences May her memory live in your heart forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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