Remembering Felix: a very Gorey memorial

Felix dressed as Gorey on his 12th birthday

Saturday, February 16th, 12pm
At the First Unitarian Congregational Society of Brooklyn:
A Celebration of Life Memorial in the Gothic Revival Sanctuary
Edwardian Tea Reception to follow in the McKinney Chapel

Farewell Felix, peculiar and wise
Who met with a dreadful demise
His unfortunate story
And a theme Edward Gorey
As a memorial, is a surprise

To keep despondent mourners apprised
A macabre celebration devised
Recollections of regret
So we never forget
Tea and melancholy, a reception comprise



All are welcome to come and celebrate the life and art of Felix through the lens of Edward Gorey. My hope is that guests will succumb to the strange, morbid, tormented, whimsical, surreal world of Edward Gorey, to find Felix there.

Mourners are encouraged to dress in Victorian or Edwardian inspired clothing, write a Goreyesque farewell limerick for Felix, or color an Edward Gorey coloring page at Felix's Edwardian Tea Reception. Or, if you simply want to be a voyeur of the eccentric event, that's fine too.

Felix was enraptured with Edward Gorey's art and writing from a very young age. The photo on this page is Felix dressed as Gorey at his Edward Gorey themed 12th birthday party. He conceived of the idea, planned the party himself, and made his own decorations and favors (lots of handpainted, ceramic urns!). Join us in honoring Felix in a way he would have loved.


 First Unitarian Congregational Society of Brooklyn
48 Monroe Place
Brooklyn, NY 11201
http://www.fuub.org/home/

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Felix's Funeral Fund in support of ongoing memorial events or Donate Flowers in his name to Central Park Conservancy (ecards can be sent to healfelixofmeso@gmail.com) or, of course, donations can be made to the Edward Gorey House, including Exhibit Sponsorships