To My Harriet you may be gone but never forgotten it was the little things that I fell in love with you my lady. You left an in print in every life you touched i will love you for ever.

In memory of Harriet Kathleen Krasnoff, Joanne Higgins lit a candle

To my beautiful Mutti, It is so hard to put into words how much she meant to me over these many years. Your love for me and my children as a second mom and grandmother is hard to explain. You came into my life when I was 14 years old and that was 53 years ago. I remember so many laughs with you, and being an awe of your ability to make people smile and laugh with your dry sense of humor! Watching you help so many people and so many animals connect in such a special way, that words were not necessary…. The smiles on peoples faces as they held an owl, a boa constrictor, a dove… Was in explainable. You brought so much joy to so many over the course of the years at the Bronx zoo and at Alley Pond Park. You loved your family very deeply, you loved your friends deeply, you loved me deeply and I loved you. You were an inspiration to many of how you overcame such a difficult childhood in Germany. And how somehow you maintained positivity when you came to America and shared that love, despite all the tragedy that you experienced. I have so many fond memories of you, feeding birds with tweezers, talking to parrots, as if they were real people and fighting with them until they laughed, going to the bird sanctuary and setting them free, showing people that animals just need love… And we as human animals are no different. I love you Mutti and I will miss you. I am so grateful that you are at peace and just know that you will never be forgotten, and you will live in our hearts forever! I love you, Jo, Ryan, Kelly, Connor, and in memory Patrick.

In loving memory of a wonderful mom and grandma.

A Tribute to My Mom – Harriet Krasnoff: A Life Larger Than Life Itself On 16 November 2024, I lost a mother in spirit, a woman who was, in every sense of the word, a hero. Born on 18 July 1927 in Frankfurt, Germany, Harriet survived the unimaginable horrors of the Holocaust and arrived in America in 1948. Despite the weight of her past, she carried with her a heart full of love and an unyielding determination to make the world a better place. From a young age, her passion for helping others was unmistakable. She spent much of her childhood at the Frankfurt Zoo, where her love for animals blossomed. This connection would later become the foundation of her life's work. Her heart was drawn to those in need—both people and animals—and she found a unique way to bring them together, creating moments of healing and joy that transcended pain. Her dedication to this mission spanned over 40 years, as she lived every day with a commitment to spread joy wherever she went. I met Harriet in 1987 during my visit to the Bronx Zoo in New York. It was then that she took me along on several trips with her Outreach Program, where she brought animals from the Bronx Zoo to hospitals and hospices across New York. She introduced patients to mammals, reptiles, and birds, lighting up their days and reconnecting them to the simple joys of the outside world. For me, her impact was life-changing. From our first meeting in 1987, she became the mother I needed—a source of unwavering support. She helped me escape a totalitarian regime and build a new life in a free world, where I could embrace a life of freedom and endless possibilities. When I reconnected with her in New York in 2016, after nearly 30 years, it felt as if no time had passed. Her warmth, wisdom, and vibrant spirit were as strong as ever. One of the most unforgettable moments was when she met two of my children, Kathleen and Kevin, whom she had lovingly named at their births in 1995 and 2008. The joy and happiness she expressed during that reunion were beyond words. Her love extended to my family, and my children carry a piece of her legacy in their hearts. Her love was a gift that shaped not only my life but also the lives of everyone she touched. She was a beacon of kindness, a woman whose presence made the world a brighter place. Even now, she remains larger than life. As I reflect on her passing, I choose to celebrate her incredible life—a woman who transformed her own pain into a deep well of compassion, who brought joy to the most unlikely places, and who lived every day with a singular purpose: to make people smile. Her spirit, love, and legacy will continue to live on in all of us who were fortunate enough to know her. Thank you, Mom, for everything. You will be dearly missed as a mother and a grandmother, but you will never be forgotten. With love, George and family (wife Mary, daughter Kathleen, son Kevin)

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