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Dear AAI family, Thank you to all who have reached out after hearing of the passing of Mrs. Eileen Zogby– it was truly beautiful to hear from so many of you. Many asked about ways you can show your support to Jim and honor Eileen’s memory. With that, I write today to share the establishment of the Eileen Patricia McMahon Zogby Irish Education Fund at LeMoyne College.
As many of you know, in addition to being an essential partner with Jim in the work to support Arab Americans and justice for Palestinians, Eileen had a great love of her Irish roots. The Zogby family established the Eileen Patricia McMahon Zogby Irish Education Fund at her and Jim’s alma mater, LeMoyne College. It is where they first met and began their work in support of social justice at home and aboard. In creating this fund, work in support of teaching about Ireland’s history, including the creation of an Irish Lecture Series and student educational travel to Ireland, will be done. While Eileen had many passions, the ability to honor her memory by focusing on her Ireland is something she would have loved. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Eileen Patricia McMahon Zogby Irish Education Fund. Finally, the funeral mass and celebration of Eileen’s life will take place at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Washington, D.C. as soon as the societal response to COVID-19 will allow for it. We will keep you updated. Thank you again for all of your support. On behalf of Jim, our staff and board, we hope you and your loved ones remain well and safe. Best regards, Maya
Maya Berry Executive Director
From: Maya
Berry Dear AAI family, It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the passing of Eileen Patricia McMahon Zogby, spouse of AAI President and Co-Founder, Dr. James Zogby.
Her compassion, intellect, love of life, and courage inspired Jim and all of us who knew her. Jim credits Eileen’s zeal for justice and the rights of Palestinians as a source of motivation for his own lifelong pursuit of both causes. She was a full partner in his life and work, often serving as a gut-check with a side of sharp wit and humor. Eileen’s selfless support of this work empowered so much of the advocacy our community knows today, and motivated Jim and their children to make service to their communities part of their everyday lives. She was integral to the founding of the Arab American Institute, and was key to the groundbreaking work of the Palestine Human Rights Campaign and the humanitarian efforts of Save Lebanon. Eileen Zogby has left our community an amazing legacy and she will be sorely missed by the entire AAI family. For those who want to express condolences or show support to the Zogby family, we will share information as it becomes available. Sincerely, Maya
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