Obituary: Mark E. Fant
Friday, 06 April 2012 00:00
Mark E. Fant, a Great Neck North Class of ‘77 alumni died March 5, 2012 at the age of 52. After high school he attended New York University receiving a BA in sociology and thereafter enrolled in NYU School of Law. Upon completion he began a successful career as an attorney practicing in Manhattan. He started to build his practice initially associated with the law offices of Robert G. Heim. A member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the New York County Lawyers Association, he specialized in collection litigation.
Attorney Fant held several certifications as well as a diploma from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, upon completion of the Masters Advocates and Trial Advocacy programs. He was an active member of 100 Black Men, the Brooklyn National Guardsmen and upon his death he was Sire Archon of the Beta Zeta Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (the oldest Black Fraternity; founded 1904).
Born May 29, 1959 in the Bronx, NY, Mark is survived by his mother Winnie L. Fant; sisters, Verenice Fant (Salvatore Sicuro) and Lisa Fant. His nephews, Mattia Sicuro and Ruben Fant-Allen, replicate in many ways his love of adventure and sports, especially basketball. He also leaves behind a host of relatives and friends to cherish his memory.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday April 14, 2012 at 10 a.m. at The Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 Odell Clark Pl., New York, NY 10030.
News
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00
Once again the Great Neck School District received a host of gifts and donations. All were recently approved and accepted by the Board of Education at school board public action meetings.
Eight donations were received for the Robotics Club, to help offset some of the many costs associated with running a successful robotics program. Donations were sent from: the Rotary Club of Gold Coast, Cathy Sung, Stephen and Beth Wolf, Joel and Ellen Dressner, Jay and Judi Bosworth, Edith Novick and Dmitriy Tokar, Gary and Bianna Gal, Scott and Barbara Erlich and Jill A. Krieger.
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00
Residents in the Great Neck School District vote on the proposed $209,442,904 2013-2014 school budget this coming Tuesday, May 21. In addition to the budget vote (Proposition No. 1), eligible voters also vote on the Great Neck Library budget (Proposition No. 2) and for one Board of Education trustee, Monique Bloom (who is running unopposed, having been appointed to the school board last year).
As always, by far the largest percentage of the budget is dedicated to instruction. This amounts to around 75 percent of each year’s budget.
Sports
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00
The Great Neck Park District, in partnership with the Great Neck Figure Skating Club and the Great Neck School District, started the Therapeutic Skating program in February 2013. This program was extremely beneficial to students with special needs from Great Neck North Middle and High Schools. The skaters met bi-monthly at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink through Tuesday, April 23. They ended the season with a skating session as usual and then enthusiastically were awarded their trophies.
Friday, 10 May 2013 00:00
The Great Neck Dodgers baseball team opened against Manhasset at the new Manhasset Valley Park on Saturday, April 27. Coaches Mat Rubin and Steve Menist cheered the boys through an exciting game on the brand new turf field. Pictured (l. to r.): Kevin Li, Brandon Walter, Kenny Li, Alec Rich, Noah Kniesly, Philip Menist, Brad Fritzhand, Jordan Seidenberg, Max Silverstein, Josh Rubin, James Kessler, Michael Jacobs, coaches Steven Menist and Mat Rubin.
Calendar
Lakeville School Concert - May 16
South High Improv - May 17
Park District Get Active - May 19
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