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Fred Lonner came to New York City from Mellrichstadt, Germany on the SS Manhattan in 1936. He was five years old and spoke no English. A graduate of the City College of New York, he married Sassi Notea in 1960 and exemplified the American Dream: He was a proud member of the Armed Services, and followed his military service with an esteemed career for more than four decades as a commodities trader at Phillip Brothers and subsequently, his own firm, Fred Lonner & Co. But his life's calling was his job as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, trusted advisor and philanthropist.

In the words of his children: Fred was "a romantic. Kind and tender, humble and the smartest man we ever met."

Fred was diagnosed with Parkinson's in the late 1990s. Although the disease limited his mobility and speech - especially in the end - he always had a twinkle in his eyes for friends and family. His smile was legendary.

Fred passed away in his home on March 20, 2016, in New York, New York at the age of 85. Fred is survived by his beloved children David Lonner, Janet Lonner, Sharon Prince, Scott Prince, Jonathan Lonner, Lauren Young, Leora Tanenbaum and many loving grandchildren. He is preceded in death by Sassi Lonner and Carole Caplan Lonner; and his brother, Joseph Lonner.