Eric Offner, the founder & president of The Sidney Bechet Society, passed on, early Tuesday morning.

It is with sadness that we report that Eric Offner, the

founder & president of The Sidney Bechet Society,

passed on, early Tuesday morning.

 

Eric's declining health had prevented him from attending

our last two concerts. He passed quietly in his sleep, in

the comfort of his own home, where he had hosted many

SBS events over the years. 
 

A memorial service will be held on Long Island,

Sunday, June 8th, at 1:30pm, at the

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock

48 Shelter Rock Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 627-6560

 

A further memorial, in Manhattan, will follow in the

coming months. We will keep you informed & updated.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to:

Drug Fighters School

c/o Reach the Children

Attn: Mary Harris, Executive Director

14 Chesham Way, Fairport, NY 14450

 

All the best,

Donald, Phil, Geri and the SBS family 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Phil Stern
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The Sidney Bechet Society
www.sidneybechet.org
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