Stephen L. Weiner of Quogue died on May 18, 2019, at home. He was 72.
Mr. Weiner was born on September 9, 1946, in Brooklyn to the late Eli and Mildred Weiner. He was an attorney, admitted to the bar in 1971, New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
He attended Columbia College, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1967, and studied law at Columbia Law School, graduating cum laude in 1970.
Mr. Weiner was a devoted supporter of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, often referred to by friends and neighbors as “The Environmentalist.” Survivors said he was generous and active in the community.
He is survived by his sister, Gloria Weiner Cosgrove (Joseph); two nieces, Jeanne Simeoli Cavanagh (Daniel) and Elaine Pfeffer-Burns; a great-niece, Kristen Cavanagh Feliciano (Nicholas); two great-nephews, Daniel Cavanagh III (Nicole) and Caige Burns; as well as many other great-nieces and great-nephews.
A funeral service was held May 22 at the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home/Congregation Anshe Tzaydik in Ellenville. Burial followed at the Ezrath Israel Synagogue Cemetery in Wawarsing. Shiva was observed at the home of his niece. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home in Ellenville.
Memorial contributions can be made to Congregation Ezrath Israel Synagogue at 31 Center Street, Ellenville, NY 12428 or Quogue Wildlife Refuge at 3 Old Country Road, Quogue NY 11959.