Though unable to speak, Ricky Weisenberg helped serve as an advocate throughout his life for those with physical disabilities. Weisenberg, 66, who had cerebral palsy and lived in a Plainview group home, died Sunday night from complications of pneumonia, his family said. He had served as motivation for his father, former state Assemb.
Harvey Weisenberg, 90, (D-Long Beach) who made helping those with disabilities his life's work . "Ricky’s my special angel. I’m there to honor him and because the love I received from Ricky allowed me to be able to do things and have success for people with disabilities," Weisenberg said.
"My goal is to help people. As long as I am alive, I will tell the story of Ricky’s life, and people will see special children give love, and we should thank God for what we have. I will be ever vigilant to help people with love and kindness.
" Harvey Weisenberg, a former Long Beach police officer, married Ricky’s mother, Ellen, when he was a child and adopted him shortly after. Ricky Weisenberg was one of five siblings raised in a blended family in Long Beach. His mother helped care for him up until her death in 2016.
He lived in group homes in Pittsburgh, upstate and in Melville, where his family said he received improper care and was abused. Ricky Weisenberg spent the past 30 years at the AHRC Nassau group home in Plainview. From breaking news to special features and documentaries, the NewsdayTV team is covering the issues that matter to you.
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