https://www.celebratingaliiz.com/gallery daily 0.75 2021-02-19 https://www.celebratingaliiz.com/gallery/category/Travel monthly 0.5 https://www.celebratingaliiz.com/gallery/category/Relationships monthly 0.5 https://www.celebratingaliiz.com/gallery/category/Health monthly 0.5 https://www.celebratingaliiz.com/gallery/category/Culture monthly 0.5 https://www.celebratingaliiz.com/gallery/category/Sports monthly 0.5 https://www.celebratingaliiz.com/about daily 0.75 2021-02-13 https://www.celebratingaliiz.com/donations daily 0.75 2021-02-24 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/60201d2af859850fa2985cb9/1612717366602/020_New+World+Capital%5B3%5D.jpg Donations https://www.celebratingaliiz.com/home daily 1.0 2021-02-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/601ef1491d7b3316db28666b/1612640736140/ali-iz-family Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/601eefb376128b0db2e1a1d2/1612640760981/ali-debbie Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/601eeb7b2fde0b5388eb00dd/1612639160690/ali-iz-nyu-stern Home - The Ali Iz NYU Stern Memorial Scholarship In honor of Ali’s passions for business and mentorship, the Iz family is establishing a scholarship in his name. https://www.celebratingaliiz.com/memories daily 0.75 2021-02-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/602be740fcd7254f1bd94c28/1613490213001/Ali%26Fezan.jpg Memories - “He was a friend rather than an older brother for me. Although he moved to The United States we had never lost our connection. He was very fond of his family and a caring son and brother. With his sense of humor he was the joy of our family. He was kind, gentle, respectful, dignified, witty and warm-hearted. He had a very good taste for music and in spite of his deep knowledge of good wine, it was hard for him to make Orhan believe in this. I have such valuable and unforgettable memories I want to write pages about. I will miss our conversations and your jokes so much. Looking back at the pictures or listening to an old song leaves me with a heavy heart and tears down my face. Ali’cim you were such an amazing brother, you will always be in my heart and you will be missed forever and so very much.” — Fezan Iz Karabekir, Sister https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/60259172ee159b09bd100c16/1613074819155/IMG_0604.jpg Memories - “Over the years we have had the pleasure of sharing our happiest life-moments with Ali, as well as with Debbie and John. The day that Greg and Tibby got engaged and of course their wedding week, stand out in particular, as does our family dinner on Long Island the day before Tibby and Greg announced their engagement. But perhaps my favorite time with Ali was when we met coincidentally at Greg and Tibby’s apartment. I stopped by the apartment to drop something off for Greg and didn’t know that Ali had already arrived for his planned visit, which resulted in me literally barging in on Ali as he finished his shower. After we stopped laughing, Ali and I sat, just the two of us alone, and talked and talked. It was a wonderful conversation, an immediate connection and something that I will always cherish. Ali Iz is a very special man. He is kind and wise, generous and gentle, loving and elegant. He is TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY father, a model husband and an exceptional friend. Ali, along with John, Debbie and our Tibby complete our family. We are so very grateful for the time we had. We love him and will miss him terribly.” — Ellen Zimmerman, Tibby’s mother-in-law https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/60244d90744bca24232a2df0/1612992521096/844+_R4A5421+%281%29+-+Mehmet+Sukun.jpg Memories - “I feel privileged to know Mr. Iz. If I have to explain him in a simple straight way; I would say "Man of Example" in every shape of form. I hope one day if we can be 50% of what he was, it would be quite an accomplishment.” — Mehmet Şükun, Nephew-in-law https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/602a94ec0612e977a992078f/1613574814062/PHOTO-2021-01-25-19-34-58.jpg Memories - “I first met Ali in 6th grade, and since a long time ago he has served for me as the answer to the login security question: What is the name of your best friend? We had obvious reasons to be friends; we had similar life journeys and thirsted for the same types of knowledge. But erudition and sophistication, qualities Ali had plenty of, are not sufficient to maintain friendships throughout 50 years. What Ali also offered his friends in addition to his brilliant company was his graciousness and consideration, always deployed inconspicuously and unimposingly. His last gesture to me was to make me believe and hope that he had not run into an impossible problem. He announced his disease as if an appliance at his house had broken down and there would be a slight inconvenience until the repairman arrived. His last message to me 9 days before the end was that he was hopeful of the treatment he was going to receive near his home. I will always be grateful for his example and friendship.” — Roni Detoledo, Close friend https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/602942e2deaadc0be0c86bf8/1613316854049/IMG_0362.jpg Memories - “Many years ago when Ali and I were in sixth grade, one day we were walking down to school together. How this came about, I can’t say, because we weren’t really friends and I can’t remember a single other occasion when the two of us went somewhere like that. I suppose we had run into each other on our way back from our lunch break. Anyway, just as we were approaching that high wall surrounding the playground, fit more for a maximum-security facility for hardened offenders than a seat of polite learning, Ali asked me if I knew the words to a hit of the day called “A Place Where No One Goes”. I was deeply surprised and flattered by his assumption that I was the sort of person who might know something like that (which, in that particular case, strangely enough, I did). It wasn’t until years later that the suspicion dawned on me that, consciously or not, to flatter me might in fact have been his intention all along because even at that age he was aware of the needs of those around him and was determined to do what he could to make them feel happy and at ease for as long as they were with him. When I saw him briefly here in England a little over a year ago, more than half a century had passed since that little incident and more than four decades since I had last seen him. He was, though, still very much the same person, modest about his considerable achievements, saying little about his own needs and doing his best to be kind to others. He was, in short, what he had always been: a gentleman. I hope we can all find some consolation in the fact that it was life spent so wisely and graciously.” — Savkar Altinel, Friend https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/60255a67c170a3389024bb3a/1613060722795/IMG00826-20110819-1054.jpg Memories - “It's not often you meet someone as kind, authentic and welcoming as Ali which will forever be imprinted in my heart. He had a knack for making anyone feel special, from cutting out a newspaper article he thought might pique your interest to a piece of chocolate at your desk, it was the little things which were the biggest things! I am so grateful to have known such a wonderful person and my heart goes out to his family and loved ones at this time. My world has been made much better and brighter for having known Ali Iz - a man who had the most tidy office I've ever seen - I will miss you!” — Jessica Sekor, Colleague and Friend at NewWorld Capital https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/60294092b833c969be28de2b/1613316254335/unnamed+%281%29.jpg Memories - “I remember like yesterday, Ali and me playing with his German Sheppard named Jr. When I told him, he is not going to be Jr for long, he told me animals had purest hearts one can imagine, and in his heart he would always stay as Jr.” — Serra Kerimol, Ali’s cousin https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/602450858aaaf4266ce59061/1612992682334/Screen+Shot+2021-02-10+at+4.30.35+PM.png Memories - “I have not known Ali for very long, meeting on the Ocean Reef croquet court several years ago. One day, Ali told me about watching YouTube videos on how to improve his jump shot. This amazed me since he was already a talented player. Ali was my croquet partner in 2019 when Ocean Reef beat Anglers for the first time in many, many years. Thanks to Ali, that day will always be a high point in my croquet career. Ali was so good in that competition, he never got to use his jump shot, but I always remembered his approach. I use his technique to this day with much success. Thank you Ali for sharing your quiet enthusiasm, determination and skill for croquet with me. Days later, Dena and I had lunch with Debbie and Ali to celebrate our victory, in which we added many match points to Ocean Reef's win. We miss you Ali, and that includes everyone in the Croquet circuit, and shall remember you always for your generous nature, competitive spirit, and charm.” — Houston Stebbins, friend and croquet partner https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/60294b4dacde6209a8cdd6cd/1613318996056/F84F4665-B795-49F5-853A-12F33DAF0D74.JPG Memories - “Ali was courteous, gracious and generous in every way. I miss his company and not having him visit us brings me sorrow. He came to our apartment for dinner often and visited us in Bridgehampton every summer. We went to the movies and restaurants together, discussed music, books, politics and our children. It felt easy to be in his company. He was the perfect guest volunteering to help around the house, whether ironing a tablecloth or climbing a tree with Roni to dislodge a fallen branch. My daughter loves horses and one time he brought her a bracelet with equestrian motives he found in a shop. I miss you Ali, and always will.” — Nora de Toledo, Close friend https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/602d3300de8c73025157e062/1613574924810/N%C3%BCket+%26+Nur.jpg Memories - “Although you have been living miles away from us for years, our loving friendship of 50 years has always been strong.  Any time we got together our conversations were filled with laughter and our hearts were always filled with joy. Like as if you never left. For us, in a way, you are still miles away. You never left.” — Nüket Turhan & Nur Turhan Korur, Friends https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601ee5897b0ff91513ead6ea/t/60257ae9866ddf2d000ec37f/1613574955844/165289_545196739355_3376708_n.jpg Memories - “The most lovable, amazing, witty man - he always felt like a second dad to me and I’ll miss him always! He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered. You are the apple of his eye and will continue to make him proud! Love you Ali and love you Tibby!” — Erin Henry, Tibby’s best friend