Star Lais Sawyer

— Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Social Worker —

— 11.13.1974 - 04.14.2023 —

Obituary

Star’s Service

In this video, you will see the service that Chris and Rev. Amy Strano so carefully curated to pay tribute to Star’s life.

Sunday, April 23, 2023

at Sparrow

welcome reception

2pm to 4pm EST

service led by Reverend Amy Strano

4pm to 4:45ish EST

at The Palace

celebration of Star’s Life

5pm to 8pm EST



A celebration of her life

Star Lais Sawyer brought her stellar light to so many of our lives. Let’s gather in her honor and continue to carry her light.

Please bring your children. This is a celebration of Star’s Life. There will be no casket.

Dress Code:

Children are encouraged to dress comfortably. Adults: please wear whatever feels appropriate and represents your culture of grief.

Welcome Gathering and Service

Sparrow

159-161 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11122

welcome reception

2pm to 4pm

service led by Reverend Amy Strano

4pm to 4:45ish


Reception

The Palace

206 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

celebration of Star’s Life

5pm to 8pm

Accommodations

There are many hotels and air bnb’s through out the area. We are providing a non-extensive list of hotels but feel free to go rogue. We highly suggest staying in Greenpoint, Williamsburg, or Long Island City but you can find places to stay in surrounding areas as well as Maspeth, Fort Greene, Bushwick, Ridgewood and of course, Manhattan.

Make a difference.

We would be so grateful to those of you who wish to make a cash contribution in Star’s honor to the following organizations.

Memorial Sloan Kettering

AIDS Healthcare Foundation

You may also support Chris, Sadie and Emmet with nourishing food via your wonderful and healthy cooking, Whole Food’s Gift Cards and Grub Hub Gift Cards through this link.

We hope you can join.