Helene Alexander, long time resident of Great Neck, passed away on June 28, 2008. She was in the words of all that loved her, 92 years young. She graduated from Hunter College and later in life Columbia Teachers College, with a M.A. in music. Her life's passion of music encompassed teaching Dalcroze eurythmics, private piano lessons and teaching. As the music teacher at Baker Hill, she introduced and elevated the importance of music to many students who where touched by her enthusiasm and dedication.

Helene, at an early stage, lost her husband Albert Setlow and was left with three children to fend for herself. She later married Harry Alexander, well known Great Neck attorney. She and Harry were active in progressive politics and considered themselves world citizens whose responsibility was to empower themselves and their children to make a better world. Helene spent many years working with her sister, Congresswomen Bella Abzug, on things that mattered on this troubled planet. She was the matriarch of the family and never stopped questioning, reading the Times every day and watching Meet the Press.

She blessed her children and grandchildren with the gifts of cooking, playing her piano and positioning herself as a life coach to all of us. She is survived by her son Emanuel Setlow, Mitchell Setlow, Dale Collins, her husband Mark and her grandchildren, Simone, Lindsay and Emily. To the end, she was forever young. Helene will continue to be part of all our lives and dearly missed by family, friends and students.

Louis Salute, 93, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Kings Park, passed away on July 4, 2008. He was a former postman with the Great Neck Post Office. Husband of the late Mary. He is survived by three sons, Richard, Dominick and Paul. He is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by the Clayton Funeral Home, Kings Park. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's RC Church, Kings Park. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the LI Alzheimer's Foundation, 5 Channel Dr., Port Washington, NY 11050