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Basement Cleanup Reveals Mystery Can of Cremated Remains

4/22/2025

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In a surprising twist during a basement cleanup at a prewar co-op on New York City's Upper West Side, the superintendent unearthed a tin can marked “Remains of Willy Ley, Cremated June 26, 1969.” This intriguing discovery was promptly shared with co-op board president Dawn Nadeau, sparking curiosity and speculation among residents.

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In a surprising twist during a basement cleanup at a prewar co-op on New York City's Upper West Side, the superintendent unearthed a tin can marked “Remains of Willy Ley, Cremated June 26, 1969.” This intriguing discovery was promptly shared with co-op board president Dawn Nadeau, sparking curiosity and speculation among residents.