[LocalLeaguePresidents] Passing of Marion Sinek

[Laura]

It is with great sadness I enclose the notice of Marion Sinek’s death.
Despite her illness she never faltered in her commitment and generosity to
the League , her valuable input, and her willingness to mentor newer League
members, accepting their levels of experience and shepherding them forward
with great kindness and humility.

Please share the notice below with your members.

Betsey Swan, President, LWVNYS


We are sad to be spreading the news of the passing of Marion Sinek, beloved
mother, grandmother, and friend, and tireless public servant.  She believed
in the dignity of each human being, respect for all, social justice, and
family.



The following text is the formal announcement of her passing:



Marion Sinek passed away peacefully on August 17, 2009 at age 78 after a
long illness.  She was born in Berlin, Germany, and came to the US just
before the beginning of WWII.  She graduated from Forest Hills High School
and Syracuse University on a full scholarship.    After graduate work at the
London School of Economics, she worked for Radio Free Europe and the UN
Association-USA in NY.   Marion became very active in public affairs,
serving in various roles for the League of Women voters, including President
of the LWV of NY State.  She later ran for office, serving for eight years
as a Town Board member in New Castle before becoming its Supervisor from
2000 to 2004.  She later worked with Sen. Hillary Clinton's office on
election law issues, and remained active in Democratic politics and other
organizations.   She served on the Compensation Advisory Panel to the
Westchester County Board of Legislators, and served on the boards of The
Chappaqua Orchestra and the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center.
She lived in Chappaqua for almost 38 years.  She was predeceased by her
husband Herbert; she is survived by her children Ron and Nicole (Arnaboldi),
their spouses Jennifer and Leo, and seven grandchildren.  Burial will be
private.  A memorial will be held in September.   In lieu of flowers,
donations in her memory may be made to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Center.



 We know you join us in mourning the passing of a wonderful human being.



Nicole Sinek Arnaboldi

Ron Sinek

Leo Arnaboldi
Jennifer Sinek

Peter Arnaboldi

Brenton Arnaboldi

Andrew Arnaboldi

Heather Sinek

Meg Sinek

Connor Sinek

Adrian Arnaboldi








Laura Ladd Bierman, Executive Director
League of Women Voters of New York State
62 Grand Street
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 465-4162
(518) 465-0812
www.lwvny.org
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