Scarsdale Remembers Lucien Oades and Kenneth Arbeeny

Scarsdale lost two residents in the past few weeks, Lucien Oakes, a rising senior at Scarsdale High School and Kenneth Arbeeny, age 71who passed away on June 29, 2024.

On July 1, 2024 the community received the following email from the Scarsdale Schools regarding Lucien Oades:

Dear Parents, Colleagues and Community Members,

It is with deep sadness that I am writing to our community today to once again share terrible news. We learned earlier today that Lucien Oades, a rising senior at Scarsdale High School, passed away following a medical incident. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with Lucien's parents and sibling; his extended family; his teachers; his friends, their families, and the Scarsdale High School community. We also extend our love, care and concern for those grieving with and for Lucien's brother Sebastian.

Kenneth ArbeenyKenneth Arbeeny

Kenneth Arbeeny was a lawyer, a father of three and a Fox Meadow resident. He served as a Volunteer Firefighter for Scarsdale Company 2 for 13 years. His friends offered the following remembrances:

Jim Buck said, “Ken was an absolute gentleman who was deeply committed to his family, community especially Scarsdale Fire Company 2. He always had a kind word for all. He will be deeply missed.”

Sang Han said, “Ken was so generous. Every kid knew to go to the Arbeeny house at Halloween for the best light-up toys! He truly brought light to the lives of his fellow Scarsdalians.

(From Legacy.com)

Kenny leaves behind his beloved wife, Maureen Grealish Arbeeny, his three devoted children Allison Rickard and husband Timothy Rickard, Audrey Arbeeny and Andrew Arbeeny, as well as two special grandchildren Paul and Kennedy Rickard who affectionately called him "Papa". In addition, he leaves his sister Valerie Nemer, and three sisters in law Kathy Cochran, Anne Grealish and Meagan Melville and special niece Madi Melville. He also cherished all his cousins, nieces, nephews, and his many close friends including his "brothers" Joe Finazzo, Knud Hansen and Doug Wisner.

Kenny was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 24,1953, to parents Theresa Salgado Arbeeny and Daniel Arbeeny. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and Binghamton University ('74), before attending New York University (MPA, '76) and Boston College Law School (J.D., '78). Kenny had a long and accomplished career as a Real Estate Attorney spanning over four decades and completed leasing transactions in most major office buildings in New York City. He was most recently of Counsel at Sullivan & Worcester and prior to that was at Beau Dietl & Associates.

Kenny was also heavily involved in his community, serving as a Volunteer Firefighter for Scarsdale Company 2 for 13 years, as a member of the Board of Directors of The AHRC New York City foundation for many years and as a baseball and softball coach for 26 seasons. He lived a life in keeping with his favorite quote: "Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you think" (Longfellow). Kenny gave everything to his family, friends, and community. While he was passionate about coins, classic cars, and his beloved New York Mets baseball team, he truly cared about his family and friends and was so generous of his time and expertise to everyone around him. His was a legend in so many ways and will forever be remembered for his generous spirit.

(Top photo: Shelley Grafstein)